A Pioneer and a fine man.
I had the priviledge recently to meet this fine man. In the late 1930's Collin, as a 14 year old had to leave school and head into the work force to help support the family. He ran a team of draught horses, ploughing and breaking in land in Southern Australia. I am always taken by the values and morals of older generations. Somewhat lacking these days in modern society. It was a pleasure to chat with this fine man, and to see his passion for his horse team, still very apparent in him. I so enjoy chatting with older generations about 'The good old days'. Now 84, and suffering from arthritis, he promptly got up and mowed the lawn after our chat. What a trooper. - 3/9/2010 I am very sad to announce that Collin past away in the last couple of weeks. He was the father of a friend of mine. He will be sadly missed. HE certainly will be remembered as a fine gentleman. RIP Collin.
A Pioneer and a fine man.
I had the priviledge recently to meet this fine man. In the late 1930's Collin, as a 14 year old had to leave school and head into the work force to help support the family. He ran a team of draught horses, ploughing and breaking in land in Southern Australia. I am always taken by the values and morals of older generations. Somewhat lacking these days in modern society. It was a pleasure to chat with this fine man, and to see his passion for his horse team, still very apparent in him. I so enjoy chatting with older generations about 'The good old days'. Now 84, and suffering from arthritis, he promptly got up and mowed the lawn after our chat. What a trooper. - 3/9/2010 I am very sad to announce that Collin past away in the last couple of weeks. He was the father of a friend of mine. He will be sadly missed. HE certainly will be remembered as a fine gentleman. RIP Collin.