tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577460147179411472.post8668058136113251634..comments2023-10-12T02:18:46.288-07:00Comments on Absolutely Agriculture: Love Trials & EcstasyRosiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03366234440221014227noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577460147179411472.post-37347093327078688102011-07-29T11:04:25.036-07:002011-07-29T11:04:25.036-07:00Good day everyone. I worked closely with both Mike...Good day everyone. I worked closely with both Mike Maguire (above comment) and Joyce Templeton on this project, turning her personal memoirs she painstakingly created on a typewriter, into a professionally bound story of her life and the subsequent book of memories. <br /> It was such a unique pleasure to get to know Joyce. She is truly a pure, wholesome spirit - with many fascinating stories to tell. Plus, for myself, it was an enlightening history lesson as well about the region I call home. Who knew that during WWII, young pilots were swooping low overhead, waggling their wings at teenage girls while practicing bombing runs? <br /> This whole experience also made me realize how grateful we should be for the hard work of our grandparents. When they were living in Alberta, there was no irrigation, no plumbing, no furnaces for heating... just bald, windy prairies. We've come a long way since then.<br /> In short, being involved was truly a delight, and I'm grateful for the tiny email I received two years ago that started the whole ball rolling. <br /> I wish all the best to Joyce, and the entire Templeton clan. <br /><br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Chris Hibbard<br />Freelance Writer/Editor/Researcher<br />Lethbridge, ABAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577460147179411472.post-73392454966194359182011-07-29T10:29:32.425-07:002011-07-29T10:29:32.425-07:00Hi there, I just talked to Joyce last night, and s...Hi there, I just talked to Joyce last night, and she told me about this. My name is Mike Maguire, and I was the designer of the book. It was a fantastic experience to learn about your family through the project, and Joyce is an incredible woman. Thanks for the post, it means a lot to me and I'm going to share this with Chris, the editor, who I know will feel the same. Take care, <br />MikeMike Maguirehttp://www.lathom.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577460147179411472.post-78925277855140779702011-07-26T11:30:46.670-07:002011-07-26T11:30:46.670-07:00Thank you all for your comments! It's an amazi...Thank you all for your comments! It's an amazing story for anyone to read, but especially as a family member. I love the photos too, Sarah!<br /><br />Suzie, unfortunately she only wanted to share it with family members. But I can see us publishing it for the public one day :)<br /><br />Rachel, that is so neat! What a small world. Nice to "meet" a fellow Hereford breeder!Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366234440221014227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577460147179411472.post-9641446224185941732011-07-26T11:11:15.414-07:002011-07-26T11:11:15.414-07:00So neat, Rosie! I love family ranching history, th...So neat, Rosie! I love family ranching history, the stories are always great. We have lots of Canadian bloodlines in our Hereford cows, including some XTC back in the day! :) Really enjoyed your post!Rachel Endecotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243397906814590717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577460147179411472.post-87638215365950664512011-07-26T10:41:39.472-07:002011-07-26T10:41:39.472-07:00What a wonderful story and treasured keepsake she ...What a wonderful story and treasured keepsake she has left you all! Is it available to purchase? Or was it only published for family members?Suzie Salmonhttp://urbancountrystyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577460147179411472.post-9171583144102827542011-07-26T07:23:24.233-07:002011-07-26T07:23:24.233-07:00How awesome that your grandmother documented her l...How awesome that your grandmother documented her life to share with your family. Sounds like a neat read!<br /><br />Kelsey<br />www.agonthe4front.blogspot.comKelsey Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151970799047757777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1577460147179411472.post-32593314724422257552011-07-25T22:58:15.612-07:002011-07-25T22:58:15.612-07:00Wow what a neat story and awesome photos! Thanks ...Wow what a neat story and awesome photos! Thanks for sharing!!!!Sarah Thomasnoreply@blogger.com