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My Aunt's wedding 70 years ago, she is the one with the biggest hat, on her right is her youngest brother. The man in the middle is the groom of course, on his left is the bride's younger sister, & on her left is my father.
This photo was taken out front of the house where we now live.
Pic 2 Rosey cheeked newlyweds.
Pic 3 Arrival in Saskatchewan to meet his family.
Pic 4 On his family farm .
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How wonderful :) I love old photographs!
Thanks for the love, trunkman, gargoyle, inky & petey.
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I love the old photos too.
hello walksoftly , what a beautiful family you have , love the old photo:)
Thanks Bellin for the love & those kind words, it means alot to me that others appreciate these old photos as much as I do.
your very welcome walksoftly :) these is a great way to get know someone in a very personal way when you share your family photos :) i do love old photos very much:)
Thanks for the love, miKKo & Phil.
I love these old photos and the Pool grainery in the 2nd pic
Thanks Gargoyle, there's always lots to see in the old photos, you're very perceptive to pick up on the Pool name on the elevator as we call them up here. There are very few of the old wooden elevators left on the prairies.
This was a Saskatchewan Pool Elevator at Elfros, SK
Thanks for the love vetrario & vintagemad.