tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post7250108474892370649..comments2024-03-29T01:25:20.059-07:00Comments on Powell River Books Blog: Olsen Valley HomesteadPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-9148827761950699662022-10-06T14:21:58.082-07:002022-10-06T14:21:58.082-07:00I'm so glad you found this post and commented....I'm so glad you found this post and commented. My maternal grandmother immigrated as a child to the states in the late 1800s from Moss, Norway. There's so much history around Powell River. There is an email link in my profile if you would like to send a message.Powell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-50544296613293003802022-10-06T10:24:03.248-07:002022-10-06T10:24:03.248-07:00Wicked write up! My great grandfather Ray Olson we...Wicked write up! My great grandfather Ray Olson went to school up there (excuse the Olson/Oleson/Olesen our last name spelling changed 3 times since immigration from Norway to be "westernized" easier for the locals to pronounce and spell)Olsonvalleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10151872492691367531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-4951436037498662722015-10-29T11:17:52.368-07:002015-10-29T11:17:52.368-07:00You probably know about lots of historic spots her...You probably know about lots of historic spots here and in Eastern Washington. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-42609021016718941612015-10-23T08:54:30.210-07:002015-10-23T08:54:30.210-07:00How wonderful Margy. I love to explore old places...How wonderful Margy. I love to explore old places and see the remaining treasures. Nice things were left in place for others to view.<br /><br />How nice to reminisce about Wenatchee. Glad I posted that.<br />MBSmall City Sceneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307313549480618415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-40276908655552526482015-10-22T16:49:45.295-07:002015-10-22T16:49:45.295-07:00I get a bigger kick out of it now because when I g...I get a bigger kick out of it now because when I grew up in the city there weren't so many places to go exploring. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-8369559903689054452015-10-22T16:48:48.522-07:002015-10-22T16:48:48.522-07:00It was so nice that people left the things in plac...It was so nice that people left the things in place for us to see. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-57058639843338445572015-10-22T16:48:17.536-07:002015-10-22T16:48:17.536-07:00I know you find lots of fine old cars on your pict...I know you find lots of fine old cars on your picture tours. It is fun, isn't it. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-95667173519720532015-10-22T16:47:47.879-07:002015-10-22T16:47:47.879-07:00They probably would have fallen down by new anyway...They probably would have fallen down by new anyway, but you are right. It was a shame to lose such history. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-39612474212502122542015-10-22T16:47:11.192-07:002015-10-22T16:47:11.192-07:00Best thing to do on a stormy night. We've had ...Best thing to do on a stormy night. We've had a mild October, but plenty of rain. The thunder last night was so close it shook the cabin. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-15247752882114471632015-10-20T09:14:58.998-07:002015-10-20T09:14:58.998-07:00I just love finding old things like that - reminds...I just love finding old things like that - reminds me of exploring as a kid.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-15432927834519928132015-10-20T07:48:32.595-07:002015-10-20T07:48:32.595-07:00It's such a pleasure to discover such treasure...It's such a pleasure to discover such treasures!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-15043290650764136542015-10-19T19:31:41.820-07:002015-10-19T19:31:41.820-07:00Neat to see all the old stuff left behind.Neat to see all the old stuff left behind.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723791871126292717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-64000257537970604702015-10-19T14:49:44.802-07:002015-10-19T14:49:44.802-07:00What an adventure - it is so sad that fear caused ...What an adventure - it is so sad that fear caused people to destroy perfectly good homes - what a shame. Love the treasures that you saw on your trip.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-77751948536624953442015-10-19T13:45:00.237-07:002015-10-19T13:45:00.237-07:00You have such adventures! We'll be glued to th...You have such adventures! We'll be glued to the TV tonight!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.com