I got up and found it raining. Oh my, rain. Went to the station to get my trunks, and after a lot of talking and looking and asking in French, I found that they had not traveled as yet, so went back to the hotel and had dinner. Then I got things together for my … Continue reading Monday, January 6, 1919
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Sunday, January 5, 1919
I did not get up until noon and went to dinner and read all afternoon. Then had supper and wrote some letters. It was a very cold and rainy day. We had a good meeting at night, and there were some of the soldiers from the hospital there. It was a farewell for some of … Continue reading Sunday, January 5, 1919
Friday, January 3, 1919
Got up after a night. Had breakfast then cleaned my shoes and coats. Repacked my things and got all ready for my trip to Paris. Left at three and got to the station and had a look around till train time. The place was all destroyed and looked rather distressing. Then found I could not … Continue reading Friday, January 3, 1919
Saturday, July 13, 1918
On the alert to move. Staff came and took pictures. It rained and is very cold. Written at a later date: We left Esquennoy on the 5th and went to Remerango and put a tarpaulin over a disabled truck or camion. It rained all the three days we were there, but for all that we … Continue reading Saturday, July 13, 1918
Thursday, July 11, 1918
Was the same cold rain. We were out to dinner. One of the boys from the Q.M. invited us to use a chicken dinner. There was Segt. Carter, Segt. Pennies, Marrison, Capt., and myself. A very pleasant part and we had a very nice time. We got wet coming home.
Tuesday, July 9, 1918
Very cold and raining. The same trouble.
Monday, July 8, 1918
Rain and cold, very discouraging, but we did our best. The cover came down several times and we got wet but that is all in war.
Monday, June 10, 1918
Made fudge for one of the boys as it was his birthday. He was seventeen years old, he was very young in his ways. So many of our boys have gone West. God help their loved ones. The hut was crowded all day, the men writing letters, playing games, and reading books. It was fine … Continue reading Monday, June 10, 1918
Friday, May 24, 1918
A very quiet day. Raining and cold, plenty of wind but no sun. Had a good night’s rest in our own bed.
Saturday, May 4, 1918
One fine day after a heavy thunder storm. Went to dinner with staff and had lots of fun.
Diary of a World War I Donut Girl 