Algonquin Park Ranger Mark Robinson

#OTD (Mon, Mar 7) 1910 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "We placed a cow head, well-poisoned, at Sims Pit for wolves. Rangers Ross, George, Callighen & Hill came in [to HQ] to cut ice. Rangers Ross & George reported crows at Rainy Lake. First of the season." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Mar 7) 1908 at #LindaLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Put fresh brush in beds & left for Headquarters at 11:40 a.m., arriving at 2:20 p.m. Received card from Mr. Bartlett with orders for next week: ‘You take Mr. Ranger & go to boundary. See that everything is OK out there.’"

#OTD (Mon, Mar 6) 1911 at #AlgonquinPark: "Up at 3:45 a.m. Left for Trout Lake at 5:50 a.m., traveling 6 miles down Cedar Lake. Leaving Cedar Lake, we crossed country to Gokey Lake. From there by Trout Lake trail to shelter house, where we arrived at 10:30 a.m." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Mar 6) 1908 at #LindaLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Left at 8:30 a.m. for Iris Lake. Passed by lake & went to headwaters of north branches of Madawaska River. Traveled upriver about 3 miles, then returned to Iris Lake, then to shelter hut at 3 p.m., tired & ready for a rest."

#OTD (Sun, Mar 2) 1913 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Heavy snowstorm & blizzard from northwest. I remained in-house all-day suffering with sore throat. Mr. & Mrs. Alex Watson called this evening. I was pleased to see them come in to relieve the loneliness of the afternoon." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Mar 2) 1911 at #CedarLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Mr. Hagerman & I went to Sand Bay for mail. Going to a box on a post we found mail for all of us, placed there through kindness [of] lumbermen. We returned home. After tea, we read the papers." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Mar 1) 1919 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Arthur & I walked to Ivol’s camp at 314 and measured up wood. Found 2,700 [cords?] were piled there. We returned on noon train to Canoe Lake. We spent the evening at Colson’s.."
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#OTD (Tue, Mar 1) 1911 at #CacheLake, #AlgonquinPark: "At Headquarters. Received letters regarding Vespra Company, 35 Reg’t, asking me to take over command. Weighed today 175 lbs.; a loss of seven lbs. during trip."
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#OTD (Mon, Feb 27) 1911 at #CedarLake, #AlgonquinPark: "All hands except Mr. Nadon (who went to Mattawa) at shelter house playing cards and draughts. Weather stormy with snow from north." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Feb 27) 1908 on holidays in #SimcoeCounty: "…bid my good sister, Selina, & bro., James, & dear parents adieu ‘ere leaving tomorrow for Algonquin Park. …spent evening at Edenvale box social. Bought Miss Carolina Campbell’s box." @csnrec.bsky.social

One of my favourite tech-related entries in Robinson's diaries.... #OTD (Wed, Feb 26) 1923, as Acting Sup't at #CacheLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I am starting to learn the use of the typewriter." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Feb 26) 1919 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Arthur & I cutting tamarack wood and pine. Saw Ranger Benn & got new batteries for telephone from him. Met Geo. Rowe’s brother. He is visiting Geo. after an absence of 35 years." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Feb 26) 1915 at #Barrie for military duties: "I attended the drills & militia officers’ meeting in rooms of Barrie Club. I also had invitation to act as 2nd-in-command in event of 4th contingent being raised for foreign service. I accepted." @csnrec.bsky.social @canwarmuseum.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Feb 19) 1915 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Two trainload of troops passed through last night. Mr. Joe Kehoe, aged 17, was killed by troop train last night." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Feb 19) 1908: "Left Scotia Jct. at 1:45 a.m. for Minesing. Arrived at Barrie at 5:20 a.m. Found no train running on Penetang Branch, G.T.R. Took Collingwood Branch to New Lowell. Got ride out with Mr. Calder until within 3 miles of home. Walked the rest of the way." @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Feb 17) 1911 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "All hands went up Tea Lake to look at beaver traps. Returned to camp. Soon after Ranger T. Wattie came in with mail from South River. Spent evening reading aloud, Deeds That Won The Empire. "
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#OTD (Fri, Feb 17) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "40° below zero [same F as C... translation: cold!]. I met trains as usual." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Feb 17) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Cold, damp morning. Felt cold more than for some time. Ed Thomas moved to Section House, Canoe Lake today." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Feb 17) 1910 in #AlgonquinPark: "Left Aura Lee Lake for Cedar Lake shelter house, near west branch of Petawawa River. While camped here we enjoyed a rare treat. Fresh butter & fresh milk, bought at Hawkesbury Lumber Depot on Cedar Lake where cows are kept." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Feb 9) 1924 as Acting Sup't at #CacheLake, #AlgonquinPark: "A good number of tourists came in. I attended the movies at Highland Inn." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Feb 9) 1920 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "16˚ below zero [F; -27˚C]. I went to Bear Lake via Buck and Doe Lakes. Found wolf baits taken. We got a nice beaver & Arthur an otter." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Feb 9) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Afternoon, we worked at sleigh timber, steaming & bending runners. Cold & sleet, storming at evening. Got notice of military meeting at Barrie (Feb. 20) this evening." @csnrec.bsky.social @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Feb 9) 1910 at #AmableduFond, #AlgonquinPark: "Left this morning to break road to Erables Lake, crossing Tillie & Raven Lakes. Had the usual amount of cutting of brush. Wolves howling at intervals all forenoon. We returned to Amable du Fond for night." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Feb 6) 1923 as Acting Sup't at #CacheLake, #AlgonquinPark: "32° below zero [F; -36°C]. Woodpeckers are tapping their tattoos on the day. Rampikes and notes of the nuthatches are heard in the surrounding woods. I finished putting wood in the cellar." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Feb. 6) 1920 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "I was sent [to] interview Alex Smith re. piling cordwood too close to railroad track. Mr. Smith promised to make matters right and move cars with his tram for loading." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Feb. 6) 1916 in #Barrie recruiting for CEF: "I attended Presbyterian church [IMG] in charge of Barrie detachment, 157 Batt. Rev. Dr. McLeod preached a very eloquent sermon. Attended service at Baptist church. Rev. Mr. Daniels spoke on missions in the west." @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Feb. 5) 1917 in #Beverley, England on military duty: "During the afternoon, we visited the public schools. I was obliged to say a few words to the pupils about Canada. So many kiddies had fathers & brothers away at the war... England is safe with such youngsters." @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Feb. 5) 1910 at #BurntLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Party left this morning for Little Nipissing River crossing Little Rock, Robinson, & Brownie Lakes. On the hill leaving Brownie Lake, we assisted the dogs with ropes. Had dinner at the summit." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Feb. 2) 1921 at #CacheLake, #AlgonquinPark: [Rangers] talked over the idea of an organization for benefit of rangers to act through the Civil Service Comm[ission]. Mess’rs Stringer, Shields & myself went to interview Mr. Bartlett who shared our views." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Feb. 2) 1916 recruiting for Canadian military in Barrie, ON: "Sgt. Partridge & I recruiting around town. Put Sgt. Fraser wise to a number of passables. Excellent skating on the Bay. Hundreds of our young people enjoying themselves." @csnrec.bsky.social @canwarmuseum.bsky.social