Johnny Hits the Road - 2003-2004

Acton-Vale, Quebec

11/28/2003

Well, it is really cold out there today, even if Jed Gibson lend me a fur vest for awhile. Yves' father is really packing the stove. I like him, wood for heat is always a good trade...and the snow keeps coming down.

11/29/2003
Even if the weather isn't better, I did meet interesting people today, Indians. They want to meet and discuss with Custer. I'll see what I can do for them. Jed Gibson said he'll help me. Oh! Night is coming, got to pack the stove.

11/30/2003
Guess what! The wood doesn't come in here walking, got to help out. I should say, I saw some deers at sundown, close to the house, like Yves said....pack the stove, pack the stove...

12/1/2003
I was kinda supposed to pack my stuff today, for traveling person, but don't have to. Good thing, Jed Gibson came running and said that the Indians and Custer would meet later today, so I could ride with him if I wanted...I said "sure."

I must say, it was not what I thought it would be. The Indians and the US Army represented by General Custer and General Crook did not discuss much. Jed told me later that they did accomplish some. I'll take his word for it, and gave him back his fur vest.

12/2/2003
No word on the train schedule today so today I'll help Yves mother with stable chores. With dogs running around, rabbits to feed and goats rushing at me, I almost felt at home. Once done, more wood to carry in the house.

12/3/2003
Guys here gave me a brown bowie knife this morning. Some blade on this. Another cold day, well, let's keep the stove full, I could get to like this. Sadly, I am packing my stuff for the trail.

	11/26/2003 I arrived in Acton-Vale by train, and am fettling down right now. I will be checking the place, it's big, fields and wood areas. If I'm lucky, Yves said that deers come close to the house at sundown.

	11/27/2003 Great looking day, so I checked out the town's old buildings. Built around a copper mine, lots of people came here in 1857. Mainly English-speaking settlers built the church (1874), the bank, the railroad and public market. Later, when no more copper would be found, French-speaking people settled around. Expansion included the train station (1900), post office (1905, and college. The population today is almost the same as in 1895, signs that when the mining ended, lots of folks left the place.

	11/28/2003 Well, it is really cold out there today, even if Jed Gibson lend me a fur vest for awhile. Yves' father is really packing the stove. I like him, wood for heat is always a good trade...and the snow keeps coming down. 11/29/2003 Even if the weather isn't better, I did meet interesting people today, Indians. They want to meet and discuss with Custer. I'll see what I can do for them. Jed Gibson said he'll help me. Oh! Night is coming, got to pack the stove. 11/30/2003 Guess what! The wood doesn't come in here walking, got to help out. I should say, I saw some deers at sundown, close to the house, like Yves said....pack the stove, pack the stove...

	12/1/2003 I was kinda supposed to pack my stuff today, for traveling person, but don't have to. Good thing, Jed Gibson came running and said that the Indians and Custer would meet later today, so I could ride with him if I wanted...I said "sure." I must say, it was not what I thought it would be. The Indians and the US Army represented by General Custer and General Crook did not discuss much. Jed told me later that they did accomplish some. I'll take his word for it, and gave him back his fur vest. 12/2/2003 No word on the train schedule today so today I'll help Yves mother with stable chores. With dogs running around, rabbits to feed and goats rushing at me, I almost felt at home. Once done, more wood to carry in the house. 12/3/2003 Guys here gave me a brown bowie knife this morning. Some blade on this. Another cold day, well, let's keep the stove full, I could get to like this. Sadly, I am packing my stuff for the trail.

12/4/2003 Words that the train will stop here today. No time to spare. I say goodbye to everyone (and everything) in Acton-Vale, and start walking towards the train station. Back to the States!	Gear Added	Souvenir picked up