As I was returning in late 1916, the Duke of Connaught was being chased out of the country.
Tom Thomson
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There is more promise to be an author-figher nowadays than being an artist-woodsman.
If you are to remain true as an artist, you need to remain true to the art you first learned as a craftsmen.
1914 Lake Freighter #tt1914 

Wind from the east, fish bite the least
The best acquaintances are made over camp fires and pipes
I was as shy and cautious as a deer.
Tom could save the Dollars if he wanted the oils #WhoKilledTomThomson 

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Painting beside Jackson in the Winter of 1914 was exhiliariating for me.
1908 Banks of the River 

Park Rule: Song birds and nest and eggs of all birds are protected at all times.
Every man alone is sincere.
The Canadian must learn to discharge all his duty to the state. - 1916 Varsity War Supplement
The pines that were considered unpaintable were beautiful to me.
1916 Autumn Algonquin Park #tt1916 

I found the social atmosphere at Go Home Bay too much. I liked being alone
A friend is a sane man that exercises not my ingenuity but me.
I was a big fan of Charlie Chaplin. I had a few Chaplin stunts to dazzle my friends.
Wilderness is a source of power.