The Horse Adjutant trying to do whatever they could to help rescue the animals.
Today, you might find it odd that an 8-year old was on top of a bridge with raging water flowing beneath, but back then it seemed normal enough for me to be almost anywhere in our small town with my friends. Plus, the bridge was so substantial, designed for rail traffic, I did not expect it to be affected by the torrent below. My community thrived. We lived in a winter wonderland. Snowfall averaged 1 meter per year, and temperatures reached and stayed below freezing for extended periods. The snow was ‘perfect’ for winter sports, rarely turning to slush. The ex- tremely cold temperature was also dangerous. So, it was critical to prepare ahead of time. During the warmer months, firewood was cut, coal was gathered, food was prepared and winter clothing mended. It was the type of climate that makes for strong, hearty people, which is exactly how I would describe our towns’ folks. During the winter, it was common to see people wearing full-length fur coats, not for show as much as for warmth, but they looked good too. It was also common to see fur hats and gloves, scarves, and more. We knew how to live in the cold weather.
The White River during fall.
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