Lillian Gest: Journal, 1925

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above the lake. Tried to put up the radio that night but didnt get anything [dash] whether it was the fault of us, the set or nothing on Sunday night I dont know. Took flash {hyphenated word: 'flashlights'} lights at fire. Frank went all the way to Waterfowl Lake after the horses but doesnt get them. Red Robin + 22 are missing. Mon 24 The horses are missing + we lunch in camp

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+ leave at 2 oclock. The beasts went all the way to Crowfoot glacier + a [painter?] for Simpson brought them back. 22 + Robin still missing. There are only two eggs left so I guess 22 thought he could be excused The men draw lots + it fell to Charlie to hunt them [dash] He caught up to the pack however + came in with them to Mosquito Creek camp The trail led down to the Bow Lakes where Simpson has a camp, log cabin

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[Jimmy?], Harry Knights dog has joined us. He was with Simpson. The [Lake?] is lovely + I should like to camp there some time Trail right on edge of lake. It is [fr...ding?] in the snow + the scenery is lovely with the new, white snow. Tenement rides in front contesting for 1st place + we have a lovely time Down the Bow with Temple Mt right before us. as far as

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Mosquito Creek. Cabin there + we camp below. I went fishing with Jim's line, a hook + a bit of zephyr for a fly. Caught a grayling, first I ever saw, just where the creek comes into the Bow. Return to warm up as I am cold + wet + find Max Brooks has brought us mail [dash] Letters from family + others. Fish in evening [b.t?] after a late supper it is too dark. There is a camp on 10 min's up the

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creek where Jim says we would surely get big ones but it is too dark to go Sleep in Tenement with fire in front which is delightful Tues 25. Ride up Mosquito Creek to [Molar?] Pass It is a draw to left on north [sask?]. Cold + snowy. Bleak on pass but interesting. Snows + place looks barren. Strange camp in on other side + lovely pictures but my [Kodak?] is empty. Camp on Molar Creek above willows on creek. Marguerite + I go

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