EPISODE 245 YUKON DIARY NORM SENDS SOME PICS OF SKAGWAY … AND RESPONSES TO MY PRUNING
alan skeoch
Feb. 5, 2021
First, my former boss in the mining business, Dr. Norman Paterson, also visited Skagway with his wife. He got to take
a peek inside a Skagway brothel that might interest readers. You might notice the calculating machine …
Skagway citizens made light of the prostitution in the Yukon. My earlier Episode was closer to the truth.
It was an unhappy business. THANKS for the pics Norm. Dr. Paterson will be the subject of a future
episode…
> Sally and I did that trip the reverse way (Skagway to Whitehorse). Your photos are better than mine but here are two or so anyway. The tent brothel was in Skagway, along with a lot of other old timetheatrics. The sign on the side of the hill marks the original foot- and horse path.
> Norm
> Norm
Norm also got this great picture of a plus slope (boreen rock slope) which is very unstable for horses or human beings.
February 3, 2021
NOTICE OF PRUNING…NOW WITHDRAWN
NOTICE OF PRUNING…NOW WITHDRAWN
Hi
1) Some people may not want these Episodes…now at 243…they clutter up email, are offensive perhaps, etc. etc
2) So I will remove all who have not responded in one way or the other. You do not need to do anything unless
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to spend a whole year writing and illustrating stories. I enjoy doing the stories.
alan
SOME OF YOUR RESPONSES…MADE ME FEEL GOOD…THANK YOU.
I HAVE CANCELLED THE PRUNING. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE REMARKS
I RECIEVED. NICE.
Alan
In 1980 my mom took our 2 eldest kids (Robert 14, Elizabeth 12) on an Alaskan cruise
One of the stops was Skagway. They talk about it to this day.
Al,
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Loved the photos of you both in the snow.
Also, laughed when reading how you stole the bus!
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I enjoy the stories especially the history. The Yukon is not an area I knew much more about than Robert Service’s poems . Have been on the White Pass Railroad as it was an excursion from Skagway 3 years ago when we took an Alaskan cruise
I am thoroughly enjoying your missives. I spent some time in Whitehorse in the mid eighties and followed the travails of those gold rush dreamers. You stories continue to enlighten and amuse from a life well led and well recorded. If you are comfortable continuing I am comfortable lurking and receiving. Marilyn
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CBS
We are not Republicans.
CBS
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By the way, I’m curious as to how many faithful readers you have out there.
Ron Nowell (PCI 67)
Calgary
Found a puppy for the girls by the way. We bring her home on Saturday! I’ll keep you posted with pictures!
Skagway and up the rail. Unfortunately that was as close I ever got exploring the Yukon. I slept in one of those white things down the street.
Ed
Hi Alan,
I am a friend of Bob Cwirenko and Mary Lee. We live in the same condo building and share many get togethers (used to share, damn COVID) including drinks, bbqs and social events. I have enjoyed your memories and find them interesting and engaging. Especially enjoyed Episode 53 and harvesting the kelp on the island!
Oh my Alan!!!!!
Please do not delete me from your email list. Admittedly, I did not read all, but was certainly entertained by many, and have forwarded some to family/friends whom I know would be entertained by your antics.
In fact…..as a result of your escapade on the Don River, I understand that I will be taking part in that event this spring with my daughter Lindsay and her partner.
In addition, I forward each and every episode to Jane Borland, (a RWTO friend) who lets me know if I fall behind in sending your daily email on to her.
So please Al…..keep em coming. Peggy
Please do not delete me from your email list. Admittedly, I did not read all, but was certainly entertained by many, and have forwarded some to family/friends whom I know would be entertained by your antics.
In fact…..as a result of your escapade on the Don River, I understand that I will be taking part in that event this spring with my daughter Lindsay and her partner.
In addition, I forward each and every episode to Jane Borland, (a RWTO friend) who lets me know if I fall behind in sending your daily email on to her.
So please Al…..keep em coming. Peggy
Keep me on the list, Alan. I am waiting breathlessly for Ep 244.
Bob Cwirenko
How do we get you on a DARE I SAY GOVERNOR’S GENERAL’s LIST for recognition as a 20th century pioneer? Definitely your stories deserve a book which my own grandchildren let alone the hundreds from H.C.I. will get for their Christmas. You and Pierre Burton are neck and neck. Don’t prune nothing nohow. You wrote from the heart and the circumstances of the time.
I don’t know how you bloody well survived from the tales you told. Marjorie obviously is the luckiest wife I know.
Choiketi – hoik.
Thom
Funny isn’t it when the tourists come in off the big ships.
When I went to visit the Galapagos we stayed on the islands. During the day the tourist ships would disgorge hundreds of tourists, then they would be gone before dinner. Meanwhile, we got to eat in peace and quiet in outdoor restaurants on our own without the crowds and watch the sunset, and stroll on the beaches with the sea lions.
We also saw areas in the off times from the ships and often had the place much to ourselves. It seems most people visit the Galapagos by ship and very few actually stay on the islands.
Jeannette
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Isn’t it hard to believe that a year ago we were running around like crazy getting ready for our Leap Day fundraising dinner at the brewery?!!! That was our last social event. We flew to Florida the following week and then the fun began as Canadians were urged home, the borders closed and flights started to be cancelled.
Patricia
Keep me on the list, and thanks for the $5.00.
Are we really in our eighties?
Eric
Are we really in our eighties?
Eric
Hi Alan,
Enjoying all your writing. Keep up the good work.
Your history lessons/teaching continues. I’m sure many of your readers would have no idea of what living, working, surviving in the Northern bush country requires of a person.
Say Hi to Marjorie.
Ted
Enjoying all your writing. Keep up the good work.
Your history lessons/teaching continues. I’m sure many of your readers would have no idea of what living, working, surviving in the Northern bush country requires of a person.
Say Hi to Marjorie.
Ted
Hi Alan,
I enjoy the stories and adventures !!
Rooter
Keep me on it Alan-amazing to read!!!!
Stay well and say hi to Marjorie.
Stay well and say hi to Marjorie.
Greg
Please keep me ON the list. Love your stories Alan.
Jayme
> Sally and I did that trip the reverse way (Skagway to Whitehorse). Your photos are better than mine but here are two or so anyway. The tent brothel was in Skagway, along with a lot of other old timetheatrics. The sign on the side of the hill marks the original foot- and horse path.
> Norm
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> Norm
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Etc. etc. Lots more responses so I will keep going.
Alan
Great hearing from all your ardent followers
For sure send to everybody you know & invite people to tell their
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