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Hey Kids …What Time is it ?

1. Columbia says:

   January 13, 2023 - 11:25 pm at 11:25 pm

   Yes, I remember the little ice age scare in the mid 60’s to the 70’s. I thought the skiing would be great but cottage life would suck. Nothing much changed in my life (from observation) so I didn’t pay attention. It was the media creating the scare. It’s like the lady who asks the Amish farmer “Why doesn’t Covid affect you? We don’t have TV.”

   Fully you probably remember the blackout in Ontario and the Mid-west US in August 2003. I was part way through a restoration and the power went out. I put in IRM and sent the patient home. Our Old Order Mennonite neighbours weren’t aware of the power outage until the next day when someone dropped by their farm and informed them of the situation.
   Life went on without any change on their property. They were not connected to the grid and sure didn’t have TV.

   • Fullgoldcrown says:

     January 13, 2023 - 11:53 pm at 11:53 pm

     Yes I remember that of course…Some areas were without power for MONTHS in the winter !

     A lot to be said for the Amish way of life for sure.

     We have a LOT of Mennonites in our area now…25% of my patients are Mennonites. I love their demeaner. Very Respectful

     Kids love candy and don’t usually brush…so lots of decay..But they are great patients…just sit quietly and take it all

     One thing disturbing though. My Good friend works with them …firewood and maple syrup and the like. he thinks they kill the elders at a certain age…and he may be right…I have NEVER seen a Mennonite in his 70s…ever

     Hundreds of patients and the oldest is maybe 65.

     He also is surprised at their wealth…it’s not from farming and cottage industries…apparently there is some sort of Hierarchy and the top guys are involved in The Illegal Drug Industry

     I dunno…but there are some real unknowns in that community