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Great Northern Railway Carpenter

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Caryn

I never met my grandfather, Allen Luther Spencer, because he passed away on October 16, 1951, and I was born in 1956. Grandpa worked for the Great Northern Railway as a carpenter. You might wonder what a carpenter would do on the railroad, Continue reading →

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Riding The 1880 Train

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Caryn

Every year, while my husband, Bob Schulenberg and I are on our annual trip to the Black Hills, we end the vacation with a ride on the 1880 Train. We know the route well, because it’s always the same. We know what sights are coming, Continue reading →

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What’s A War

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Caryn

While riding the 1880 Train on the last day of our annual trip to the Black Hills, Bob and I were sitting back, relaxing and enjoying the ride. It is a favorite part of our trip each year. One of the things that I like to do on these train rides, Continue reading →

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The “We Like You” Category

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Caryn

My husband, Bob and I love the Black Hills. We go over every year for the Independence Day celebration, which also happens to be right around Bob’s birthday. It is a kind of double celebration for us. Bob and I love to hike, Continue reading →

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Eavesdropping

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Caryn

When we think of eavesdropping, we think of trying to listen in on the conversations of people around us for the purpose of malice. However, not all eavesdropping is like that. I like to sit quietly in a room listening to the conversations going on around me, because you can learn so much about what other people think. My Great Aunt Bertha Schumacher Hallgren, Continue reading →

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Always Cheerful

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Caryn

In the ten years that my niece Chelsea Hadlock has been a part of our family, she has become an endeared part of the family. Her sweet disposition and “always cheerful” personality, make her fun to be around. Chelsea is … Continue reading →

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Through A Ghost Town

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Caryn

“Every state has ghost towns. Eastern and Midwestern States are no exception. At one time or another you may have driven your car right by a ghost town, not aware of it. If you are a hiker, backpacker, or a … Continue reading →

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Where Trains Have Traveled

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Caryn

For a number of years now, Bob and I have walked the Mickelson Trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Most is the time the trail seems like just that…a trail, but when it travels through an old cut … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Carpentry

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Caryn

I don’t know how much of the Spencer genes, my cousins Gene, his son Tim, and even his grandson Daniel think that they have, but it’s possible that it’s more than they realize. Gene was a master carpenter, building beautiful furniture … Continue reading →

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A Lovely Vacation

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Caryn

Friday was our last full day in the Black Hills, and while the hike for the day was the longest we did this trip, at 7 miles, we felt the best of all the hikes. I’m sure there are a … Continue reading →

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