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Do you really have to have a crass mind to conger up every
known expletive to describe what might have been considered a
simple ride to town? Do we really have to look back to the years
when we would head out early in the morning while the frost
was still in the ground and not return until after dark when the
frost was returning back into the ground?
In 1956, this was indeed the only way in and out of Ministikwan
Lake and if the trail was impassable then once a week you
could catch the mail tractor and wagon into town. Last week my
wife made a trip into town and wished she had stayed home,
rather than bring back memories of 55 years ago.
Even in recent times she had been away for almost 20 years
and one would think there would be improvements. Such has not been the case.
We know and have spoken at great length about the state of the Goat Trail, but
now to compound the state of travelling in this area of Saskatchewan the Ministry
of Highways and their learned engineering staff commenced construction in
November, of all months, on the portion of Highway 55 between the Alberta border
and Pierceland. With the state it is in today, by the time the thaw comes, there is no
question it will be like a sink hole poised to swallow the vehicle you purchased with
hard earned money.
David Letterman has a top 10 list. We have followed suit and will refine the list
from time to time. Feel free to send your ideas to the Lore and More site. www.
loreandmore.com
Top 10 reasons to live in rural Saskatchewan.
10. No traffic jams.
9. No lineups at the general store.
8. Due to state of the roads, your mother in-law will never visit.
7. Ministry of Highways road engineers design trails fit for horses.
6. Ministry of Highways start new construction projects in November to avoid
mosquitoes.
5. In rural Saskatchewan, your bank account grows because of your inability to get
out and contribute into the local economy.
4. Low crime rate due to the criminals inability to flee quickly from the scene.
3. This is the where you get to test your four-wheel drive 12 months of the year.
2. You can drive after a few sociables because you can’t go fast enough to hurt
yourself.
1. Politicians don’t disturb your supper as they are too embarrassed to admit they
actually collect taxes from people who endure the state of the roads.
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