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THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1824, the first Norway House burned to the ground. This post stood on the long narrow bar that separated Playgreen Lake from Lake #Winnipeg. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/norway-house-fire/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1824, the first Norway House burned to the ground. This post stood on the long narrow bar that separated Playgreen Lake from Lake #Winnipeg. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/norway-house-fire/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
There were three major transportation systems in the HBC after 1826--the HBC Brigades that brought out the goods from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver, the York Factory Express that travelled across the continent to Hudson Bay and back, and the London Ships that sailed into York Factory, and also into Fort Vancouver. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #YorkFactoryExpress #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hbc-transportation-systems/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
There were three major transportation systems in the HBC after 1826--the HBC Brigades that brought out the goods from #FortStJames to Fort #Vancouver, the York Factory Express that travelled across the continent to Hudson Bay and back, and the London Ships that sailed into York Factory, and also into Fort Vancouver. #Journeys #TheHBCBrigades #YorkFactoryExpress #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hbc-transportation-systems/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There were landmarks along the Echimamish River, that shallow, boggy river that flowed both wys across the low height of land into the headwaters of the Hayes River, and into Nelson River. These landmarks were not quite as obvious as those on the two major rivers, but they did exist. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-on-the-echimamish-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There were landmarks along the Echimamish River, that shallow, boggy river that flowed both wys across the low height of land into the headwaters of the Hayes River, and into Nelson River. These landmarks were not quite as obvious as those on the two major rivers, but they did exist. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-on-the-echimamish-river/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The HBC headquarters on the Columbia River was Fort #Vancouver #WA, and the post was built over the winter of 1824-25, and thrived for many years afterwards. Here came the HBC Brigades every year, and also the York Factory Express. #TheHBCBrigades #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-vancouver/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
The HBC headquarters on the Columbia River was Fort #Vancouver #WA, and the post was built over the winter of 1824-25, and thrived for many years afterwards. Here came the HBC Brigades every year, and also the York Factory Express. #TheHBCBrigades #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-vancouver/

NO ORDINARY RISKS: THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA
Cumberland House was a major post on the #Saskatchewan River, and the place where both the York Factory Express, and the Portage La Loche brigades passed through. In 1823, and in 1828, to canoe expeditions passed through this historic place. #ThreeJourneysNorth #NoOrdinaryRisks #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/two-canoes-four/

NO ORDINARY RISKS: THREE JOURNEYS NORTH TO THE ARCTIC SEA
Cumberland House was a major post on the #Saskatchewan River, and the place where both the York Factory Express, and the Portage La Loche brigades passed through. In 1823, and in 1828, to canoe expeditions passed through this historic place. #ThreeJourneysNorth #NoOrdinaryRisks #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/two-canoes-four/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The HBC men who travelled up and down the Hayes River never described it in their journals, but an English explorer who travelled over their routes did, and it is the only way we have any idea of what the river looks like to an HBC men in. the York Factory Express. #Journeys #MBHistory #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-hayes-river-2/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The HBC men who travelled up and down the Hayes River never described it in their journals, but an English explorer who travelled over their routes did, and it is the only way we have any idea of what the river looks like to an HBC men in. the York Factory Express. #Journeys #MBHistory #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-hayes-river-2/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Once the incoming HBC brigades reached Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla on the Columbia River, they paused for a short visit and then continued their downriver journey to their headquarters at Fort #Vancouver #WA. To reach that place, they had to make their way through a mountain range. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #TheHBCBrigades #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigade-eight/

THE HBC BRIGADES: CULTURE, CONFLICT, & PERILOUS JOURNEYS
Once the incoming HBC brigades reached Fort Nez Perces #WallaWalla on the Columbia River, they paused for a short visit and then continued their downriver journey to their headquarters at Fort #Vancouver #WA. To reach that place, they had to make their way through a mountain range. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #TheHBCBrigades #WAHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/brigade-eight/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1823, HBC clerk John Work began his journey to the West in a canoe that would carry him by the old route to the Columbia district. His travelling partner was Peter Skene Ogden. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/tenth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1823, HBC clerk John Work began his journey to the West in a canoe that would carry him by the old route to the Columbia district. His travelling partner was Peter Skene Ogden. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/tenth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The short piece of the Hayes River that led the HBC men from the base of the Big Hill to Hudson Bay was called the York Factory River, as it brought the York Factory Express men straight to the HBC headquarters on Hudson Bay. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/more-on-the-york-factory-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The short piece of the Hayes River that led the HBC men from the base of the Big Hill to Hudson Bay was called the York Factory River, as it brought the York Factory Express men straight to the HBC headquarters on Hudson Bay. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/more-on-the-york-factory-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There were many landmarks along the Hayes River, but the HBC never described them in their records. It was only when the early British explorers came and follow their trails that the places were described. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-hayes-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
There were many landmarks along the Hayes River, but the HBC never described them in their records. It was only when the early British explorers came and follow their trails that the places were described. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/landmarks-hayes-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The short piece of the Hayes River that flowed into Hudson Bay itself was called the York Factory River, because it led the men to the HBC post on the banks of the Hayes. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-factory-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The short piece of the Hayes River that flowed into Hudson Bay itself was called the York Factory River, because it led the men to the HBC post on the banks of the Hayes. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-factory-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Somehow, John O'Brien appears in all my stories. Here he is travelling in the York Factory Express, heading to #Edmonton House. But I found him on the Northwest coast, and later he turns up in the #Yukon working for Robert Campbell. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/john-obrien/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Somehow, John O'Brien appears in all my stories. Here he is travelling in the York Factory Express, heading to #Edmonton House. But I found him on the Northwest coast, and later he turns up in the #Yukon working for Robert Campbell. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/john-obrien/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1826, Governor Simpson's cousin, Aemilius, joined the HBC and travelled west to Fort #Vancouver with the incoming York Factory Express. He left behind a fabulous journal that is a delight to read. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/aemilius-simpson/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1826, Governor Simpson's cousin, Aemilius, joined the HBC and travelled west to Fort #Vancouver with the incoming York Factory Express. He left behind a fabulous journal that is a delight to read. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #CanadaHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/aemilius-simpson/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The home-coming York Factory Express leaves Hudson Bay for Fort #Vancouver #WA, on their four month long journey home. The most difficult part of the journey is directly ahead of them. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/eleventh-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
When the 1835 York Factory Express men arrived at their Hudson Bay headquarters, they discovered that a mysterious illness was floating around the post, killing a few and sickening many. No one knew what it was--but we know today. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #CanadaHistory #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-factory-complaint/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
When the 1835 York Factory Express men arrived at their Hudson Bay headquarters, they discovered that a mysterious illness was floating around the post, killing a few and sickening many. No one knew what it was--but we know today. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #CanadaHistory #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-factory-complaint/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
As you know, polar bears hunt humans. There were polar bears in the lowlands that surrounded Hudson Bay, and there were more than a few occasions when these large bears actually invaded York Factory. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/polar-bears/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
As you know, polar bears hunt humans. There were polar bears in the lowlands that surrounded Hudson Bay, and there were more than a few occasions when these large bears actually invaded York Factory. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/polar-bears/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, botanist David Douglas, who had spent some time in the Columbia district, made his way out with the outgoing York Factory Express, crossing the Mountains and making his way east from #Jasper's House to Hudson Bay, on his way home to London. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/david-douglas-home/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1827, botanist David Douglas, who had spent some time in the Columbia district, made his way out with the outgoing York Factory Express, crossing the Mountains and making his way east from #Jasper's House to Hudson Bay, on his way home to London. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #ABHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/david-douglas-home/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1842, young Augustus Peers made his way from London to the shores of Hudson Bay by the London ship of the year. Here he describes his journey across the Atlantic Ocean so many years ago. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/london-to-york-factory/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1842, young Augustus Peers made his way from London to the shores of Hudson Bay by the London ship of the year. Here he describes his journey across the Atlantic Ocean so many years ago. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/london-to-york-factory/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
To my surprise, as I was researching Robert Campbell's time at Fort Selkirk, on the #Yukon River, I discovered that his men were building a York boat! A York boat is what the York Factory Express men travelled in on their way to Hudson Bay. #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/building-a-york-boat/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
To my surprise, as I was researching Robert Campbell's time at Fort Selkirk, on the #Yukon River, I discovered that his men were building a York boat! A York boat is what the York Factory Express men travelled in on their way to Hudson Bay. #Journeys #ThreeJourneysNorth #YorkFactoryExpress https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/building-a-york-boat/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Over the years there were many HBC posts up and down the Hayes River between Norway House and Hudson Bay. As you can see, there are other posts in this district that lie along God's River, which was at that time named the Shamattawa. Here's the listing. #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hayes-river-posts/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Over the years there were many HBC posts up and down the Hayes River between Norway House and Hudson Bay. As you can see, there are other posts in this district that lie along God's River, which was at that time named the Shamattawa. Here's the listing. #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/hayes-river-posts/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
York boats were generally rowed up and down the #Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan Rivers, but in days when the wind blew from the right direction, the HBC men pulled up their square sail and sailed up the rivers. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-boats-sailing/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
York boats were generally rowed up and down the #Saskatchewan and North Saskatchewan Rivers, but in days when the wind blew from the right direction, the HBC men pulled up their square sail and sailed up the rivers. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #ABHistory #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/york-boats-sailing/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, at the top of the Big Hill, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way by the Nelson River to the Echimamish and on to the headwaters of the Hayes River, which tumbled down the hill to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/ninth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, at the top of the Big Hill, the men of the outgoing York Factory Express made their way by the Nelson River to the Echimamish and on to the headwaters of the Hayes River, which tumbled down the hill to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/ninth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, the men of the York Factory Express followed the Nelson River east to its junction with a small stream that led them to the headwaters of the Hayes River. The Hayes took them all the way down the steep hill to York Factory, the HBC headquarters on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/descending-hayes-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
From Norway House, the men of the York Factory Express followed the Nelson River east to its junction with a small stream that led them to the headwaters of the Hayes River. The Hayes took them all the way down the steep hill to York Factory, the HBC headquarters on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/descending-hayes-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
One character who was well known on the #Saskatchewan River was Alexis L'Esperance, who led out the Portage La Loche Brigade from Red River to Norway House, to Portage La Loche and then downriver all the way to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/alexis-lesperance/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
One character who was well known on the #Saskatchewan River was Alexis L'Esperance, who led out the Portage La Loche Brigade from Red River to Norway House, to Portage La Loche and then downriver all the way to York Factory, on Hudson Bay. #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/alexis-lesperance/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
At Norway House there lived a missionary who had the HBC men at York Factory build him a tin canoe. He travelled everywhere in this canoe, even to the Fort at Churchill, MB. The Indigenous people called the canoe the Shining Island. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/tin-canoe/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
At Norway House there lived a missionary who had the HBC men at York Factory build him a tin canoe. He travelled everywhere in this canoe, even to the Fort at Churchill, MB. The Indigenous people called the canoe the Shining Island. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/tin-canoe/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1835, James Douglas left the outgoing York Factory Express at Carlton House, and rode across the prairies to Red River, to deliver the important reports to Governor George Simpson. When I wrote this book, I did not realize how important this mail was! #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-to-red-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1835, James Douglas left the outgoing York Factory Express at Carlton House, and rode across the prairies to Red River, to deliver the important reports to Governor George Simpson. When I wrote this book, I did not realize how important this mail was! #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-to-red-river/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
When Governor Simpson crossed the Rockies on his return to Red River in 1825, he passed through Carlton House, where John Stuart (of New Caledonia fame) was in charge. #SKHistory #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-house-journal/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
When Governor Simpson crossed the Rockies on his return to Red River in 1825, he passed through Carlton House, where John Stuart (of New Caledonia fame) was in charge. #SKHistory #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-house-journal/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In summer 1841, George Traill Allan and Dr. William Fraser Tolmie rode south from Carlton House to Red River, where they were greeted by Duncan Finlayson and introduced to Governor Simpson, of the HBC. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-pelly-to-fort-garry/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In summer 1841, George Traill Allan and Dr. William Fraser Tolmie rode south from Carlton House to Red River, where they were greeted by Duncan Finlayson and introduced to Governor Simpson, of the HBC. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #MBHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/fort-pelly-to-fort-garry/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1841, George Traill Allan and Dr. William Fraser Tolmie left the boats at Carlton House and rode south to Red River, crossing the prairies as far as Fort Pelly on horseback. Allan did not keep a detailed journal of this voyage, but what records he kept were very interesting. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-to-fort-pelly/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
In 1841, George Traill Allan and Dr. William Fraser Tolmie left the boats at Carlton House and rode south to Red River, crossing the prairies as far as Fort Pelly on horseback. Allan did not keep a detailed journal of this voyage, but what records he kept were very interesting. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #SKHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/carlton-to-fort-pelly/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Once they reached Carlton House, on the North Saskatchewan River, the HBC men continued their journey east, downriver, through Cumberland House and across Lake #Winnipeg to Norway House. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #Saskatchewan https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/eighth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
Once they reached Carlton House, on the North Saskatchewan River, the HBC men continued their journey east, downriver, through Cumberland House and across Lake #Winnipeg to Norway House. #Journeys #YorkFactoryExpress #Saskatchewan https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/eighth-leg/

THE YORK FACTORY EXPRESS: FORT VANCOUVER TO HUDSON BAY, 1826-1849
The boats that carried out the men of the York Factory Express every year could not possibly carry enough provisions to feed them. They obtained food at every post they passed, of course, but they also foraged for their meals on their seven-month-long journey across the continent. #YorkFactoryExpress #Journeys #FoodHistory https://nancymargueriteanderson.com/provisioning/