A Change of Plans - 1957

As planned, Dad took the train back to the tree farm in the spring, to begin the 'best year ever.'

Bear Tracks in the Beans - A ‘selfie’ series:

Bear tracks in firtex siding - Spring 1957

​Dad had put a kettle of beans to simmer on the cook stove one evening before going down the road to visit the Halverson’s.
The next morning he found these bear tracks on the side of the cabin, next to the window above the stove.
Apparently the bear liked the smell of the beans and tried to climb in the window.
It was probably scared away by the sound of the returning truck.

Fast Tracks down the Bear Path
​(The bear sighting may have been a frightening experience)

Sign is page from Conrad National Bank calendar ' November 1956' - Spring 1957

Calendar page 'October 1956'

Calendar page 'August 1956'

Calendar page 'July 1956'

Despite his announced expansion plans and the early start that year, he didn’t purchase or rent any more trees or acres.
He did not drill a well or bring in electricity.

There was increased noise from home, and the scheduled First Grandchild.
The new television in the living room back home had proved to be interesting.
There were continuing plans for the remodeling and expansion of the San Rafael house.

​He had cut all the trees.  He may have decided it was time for a career change.
Dad put the tree farm operation back in storage, and returned home.

​The recent death of Grandma Goss and gathering of relatives at Kalispell may have inspired
a reunion visit to eastern Montana. It had been 21 years since they left Poplar.