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Big Foot or a Best of the Woods?

Posted by Paty Jager Jan 24 2012, 12:01 am

Researching for my latest release, Logger in Petticoats, I found a phrase that stuck and I used in my books. Beasts of the woods.  This was in reference to the loggers of the Pacific Northwest in books by Ralph W. Andrews and H.J. Cox. Cox also used the terms Timber Beasts and Sawdust Savages.  

During my research I came across lots of interesting words. Just like cowboys have their own lingo so do the loggers. There were swampers, fallers, sawyers, hook-tenders, skid greasers, and bull punchers or teamsters. They took orders from the woods boss who told them to see the bull cook for their lodging and camp amenities.

The bull cook wasn’t the cook. He lit the oil lamps at 5 pm when the loggers came in from a long day of working. He supplied the water for the men to wash up in, lit all the lamps in camp and started the stoves in the morning.

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Christmas Eve

Posted by Paty Jager Dec 24 2011, 12:01 am

I don’t know about you but for me Christmas Eve has always been my favorite part of Christmas. Company arrives, you have an easy dinner with lots of snacks and goodies throughout the day and evening. The little ones anticipation of Santa. The big ones wondering when they’ll find a time to put “Santa” gifts together. It’s gathering everyone into their coats and heading out for Christmas Eve gatherings at church and returning to hot chocolate and more goodies.  One tradition that started in our family when my children were small is watching the Muppet Christmas Carol. My daughter’s have continued the tradition with

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted by Paty Jager Nov 24 2011, 12:01 pm in Paty Jager

I hope everyone is spending today with family and/or friends.  Thanksgiving is all about gathering and enjoying one another and giving thanks. I’m thankful for: My health My husband My childrena nd grandchildren My extended family and friends Being able to follow my dream of writing   What are you thankful for?   Paty Jager www.patyjager.net  

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Book(s) of my Heart

Posted by Paty Jager Oct 24 2011, 12:01 pm

Growing up in an area rich in Native American history has made me curious and empathetic to the band of Nez Perce who summered in Wallowa County many generations before Lewis and Clark entered their lives. The Wallowa, or Lake Nimiipuu as they call themselves, are a band of the Nez Perce(Nimiipuu) who moved like nomads across the Pacific NW and into the plains with the seasons. They wintered along the Imnaha River in the lower warmer regions of Wallowa County, spent the early spring in the camas meadows of Idaho, and summered at Wallowa Lake, fishing the Columbia in

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