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89th Reunion, May 2001
Sheep Shearing Day at the (Pidcock) Thompson-Neely site most photos by Richard Buser, Washington’s Crossing Historical Park
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 Shorn Sheep occurs in the spring, so that there will be time for some wool to grow back to protect the sheep from summer sunburn |
 This picture sheep with and without their wooly coats |
 Shearing a sheep |
 Explaining Spring Planting |
 Creating a wicket fence from apple tree branches to protect the garden plants |
 Preparing to roll hoops in front of the ice house |
 Heating the wash water |
 Laundry. Lye soap and sunlight effectively removed the tea stain in my apron |
 Tailor and friend |
 Spinning Flax |
 Spinning Wool |
 Welcome to the House |
 Kitchen |
 Cooking a meal with welcome spring greens |
 Preparing Medicine |
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