#49: Move with The Times
As I enjoy some time at Shuswap, memories always flood in. As children our many parents, aunts and uncles had to spend so much time entertaining us. Outside games like Doubles Tag, and Red Rover; inside games like Nerts, Crazy 8's, and Rook; at the beach like swimming, canoeing, and Rock Walks. I am sure it was fun for them sometimes? :)
Their time was spent with us because we didn't have televisions, we only rented movies occasionally in town, and the Internet did not exist yet. Nothing like 40 bored kids to drive adults crazy.
After all that time spent with aunts like Arta, we began to move with the times. We bought a TV for the cabin, we all joined the internet with emails (thanks to Arta), and we continued to access more technology like digital games (not Arta's idea).
Now we are on to our next adventure at Shuswap: Telus PureFibre Internet access.
I was here when Telus showed up to install the two polls and fibre optic cables so we can send emails, post on this blog, and maintain contact with friends and each other from Shuswap faster!
Here are some pictures:
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| Truck With Our Two Poles |
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| Navigating the road |
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| Poles from behind |
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| Glen organizing with Telus employee |
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| Spot found and work begins |
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| Pole is placed 7-8 feet in the ground |
#50: Take Care of the Land and Enjoy
Well here we are placing poles in the land, not disturbing the trees, things blending in.
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| Poll #1 Hidden in the Trees |
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| Poll #2 waiting for fibre optic lines |
what a reminder of the speed and nature of change during our own lives, eh? and while I sometimes rail against the technology, it is such a gift for us to be able to keep talking with each other in this way!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these great photos! I feel like I was there. Can't wait to get back out there and have better internet access so I can telework more confidently.
ReplyDeleteWho would have thought that we would be able to go there not only for vacation, but to telework.
ReplyDeleteI know! It is amazing and my retirement plans have shifted in my head as teleworking has become a possibility.
ReplyDeleteEvery year is different at Shuswap and I love them all. Such an a wonderful place to spend time with friends and family. The photos of the poles are great. Thank you
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