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see also: Energy in a Real World Virginians for Wilderness Forests of the Appalachians | Saturday, April 19, 1975 Prelude immediately before April 19, 1975 entry: Purchased this farm in Spring 1975 from Ernest R. Rowe, with closing on March 19. Came to farm and took over from Mr. Rowe. Also planted two grape vines, a Concord and a Caco [?] (edit) Later planted a garden consisting of onions, parsnips, radishes, lettuce, carrots, beans, cucumbers, watermelons, tomatoes, collards. Betty and I picked a quite a few blackberries in July and she made jam. The children and all of us did a good deal of fishing on all of our visits, catching what appeared to be large chubs and one sucker. (edit)
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