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…whether he had a few or a few too many. Nevertheless, the horses
were always taken care of first, brushed down, watered and fed,
while the groceries and supplies were being removed, before we
sought the comfort of the stove and the supper table.
As time went on the farmers began building sled cutters which
were completely enclosed and in which they installed a small
wood-burning stove. These were marvelous units, gaily painted
and creatively streamlined, providing the farmers and their families
with a relative degree of comfort during the long treks into
town to pick up supplies, medicine, groceries and mail. On those
rare occasions when she accompanied him into town or when
they visited with friends or relatives Mother enjoyed the opportunity
to travel in the cutter that father designed and built. Modern
travel had invaded the Saskatchewan outback and now only the
horses had to suffer through the winter weather.
Manolis Aligizakis 