Wednesday, August 1, 2007

jus' sayin' hello

greetings from burlington, ontario... david moffat here year of 73'

been in the GTA for almost ..."Ulp!" 28 years now,,, but still a staunch habs fan... they haven't taken over my mind completely yet....

still get back to montreal about once a year for a fill of verdun steam, smoke meat and stillwells humbugs....

cheers

david

26 comments:

gpilon MSN said...

David.   Ever make it down to the annual Verdun Christmas Renuion at the Strathcona Hotel?   Had Kevin Devereux and a couple of other ex-Verduner's now living in Burlington meet me in Rochester last Sunday for some golf and laughs. Always a good time...

queenee66 MSN said...

Hi Glen,  Not sure if you know me;I'm Dave Golding's wife. I was wondering if you could give me Terry Bethume's e-mail address ,(either at work ,or home)?  In  one of the pics from the reunions at the Strathcona Hotel ,I saw that Mr.Sutton(sorry I forgot his first name.I think it's Mike???). had on a green leather jacket with "Verdun" written across it. I was wondering if it was from Terry's company. If so; I would love to get one for Dave as a Christmas present!! Now.....I'm not sure you can give out e-mail address on this site,so this might be a moot point??? Thanks, Sharon

claroleca2 MSN said...

I would love a Verdun t-shirt myself.  Where can one get one I wonder?           Carole

gorderic MSN said...

Carole:   I have a number that I have never worn. I'll drop one off on our next drive through Erin or at our next get together.   Gord Gibbons

gorderic MSN said...

Hi Sharon:   Terry Bethune lives in London, Ontario and his phone number can be found in Canada 411. I don't know if we are supposed to publish third party phone numbers on this site. If you cannot find it, let me know and I'll give you my number.   As an aside, I am likely the only person from Verdun Connections that knows that your father-in-law was an "Average Adjuster".   Gord Gibbons Brampton, Ontario

maggiemck MSN said...

There really is no restrictions on posting information although I would not be comfortable if others were posting my contact information without checking with me first. Just a matter of sensitivity.

queenee66 MSN said...

Hi Maggie,  Good point!  Thanks, Sharon

queenee66 MSN said...

Hi Gord,  Yes you are right!   How do you know that??? Sharon P.S. I'll look into   Canada 411  ,thanks.  

gorderic MSN said...

Hi Sharon:   I have been involved in marine insurance for 30 years. I believe that Herb Golding worked for Boyd Phillips in Montreal. Ironically, I went to a dinner last month hosted by the Average Adjusters of Canada. There are not many practicing ones left in Canada. It takes years of training, followed by a difficult set of qualifying exams.   Good to talk to you.   Gord Gibbons Brampton, Ontario

claroleca2 MSN said...

That would be great, thanks Gord.  I haven't seen any replies about getting together for lunch.  Have you heard anything other than on VC?     Carole

gorderic MSN said...

Hi Carole:   Karen and I had breakfast at Angel's this morning and then drive home through Erin. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring a Verdun T-shirt. Yes, we should get together for lunch. Our house is not sold yet, so I really don't want to host a bar-b-que in the event we have unexpected visitors. I did get an e-mail from Maggie and she is keen to go also. We are busy next weekend, so maybe the one after. Let's re-kindle under the Angel's in Orangeville thread.   Gord Gibbons

gorderic MSN said...

Hi Sharon:   Were you successful in contacting Terry Bethune?   Gord Gibbons

queenee66 MSN said...

Hi Gord,  No, not yet. Guess I'm kind of shy?? Thanks,  Sharon

gorderic MSN said...

Hi Sharon:   Do you want me to call Terry. We can at least determine if he makes the jackets.   Gord

margo MSN said...

Yes I'm up for Smoked Meat at Angels whenever. Margo Allen

queenee66 MSN said...

Hi Gord,  Yes that would begood of you.  You are right,I'm not sure if he even makes them anymore ;or if he was the one to make them in the first place? They looked(from the photo I saw ) dark green leather sleeves and a dark green cloth front. The picture  still might be on the V.C. web site .(the very last group of photos.) Thanks very much ,Gord. Sharon

queenee66 MSN said...

Hi Gord,  and Glen  It wasn't Mike Sutton wearing the jacket;it was Terry Diamond...just wanted to clear that up(if it even matters??) Thanks, Sharon

les__f MSN said...

Not sure if this is the photo in question re; Verdun Jacket,...but this would be easily replicated,....it looks like it has maybe Dark Green Leather Sleeves.?,,,,,,,,,,,,,.........    This photo is the very last one on the last page & the last photo album,....................I can't make out what it says in the swirl on the end of the word Verdun,........  (sports something????) .............and Just one more question,.these pics are from the 2002 Reunion, and we haven't seen an updated picture since...........hahahahahah This year looks like it's gearing up to be the 15th Annual in the Strathcoan Hotel in Downtown toronto..............................Hope we get some pictures this year...................................       HF&RV

les__f MSN said...

Yup nice long message about a photo ,.......and no photo       YIKES hahahahaha    Here it is:   Well I can't really tell wether it's Black or Green ,.looking at the picture again,................................but the logo looks like it's well done                                           Have Fun & Remember Verdun

gorderic MSN said...

Hi Sharon:   Yes it was Terry Diamond. I kind of think that it may have been an original Verdun Invictas jacket, in which case it would no longer be available.   Included in that photo were:   Jim Bulger / ? / Terry Diamond / Terry Quinn / Perry Hicks   I'll give Terry Bethune a call.   Gord Gibbons

maggiemck MSN said...

Is it Perry Hicks that is wearing a "Verdun" T-shirt?

gorderic MSN said...

Hi Sharon:   I talked to Terry Bethune and he advises that the Verdun jacket was a one of five of a kind and no more are available. He did say that he tried to e-mail you and was hoping that you would acknowledge its receipt.   Hi Maggie:   Yes that is Perry Hicks in the Verdun t-shirt. I believe that Perry lives in Nobleton, north of Toronto.   Gord Gibbons

willie MSN said...

hi Carole, I wouldn't mind another "Angel sandwich". I had Maggie put our picture in the Verdun get together album. Let me know when you are up for a lunch and I am pretty sure I will be able to make it.  

willie MSN said...

Hey Dave, This is Willie - and i live in Brampton. Still haven't converted me to be a Leafs (of is that Laffs) fan yet either.   Hope wo meet up with you again sometime soon

claroleca2 MSN said...

Hi Willie,   I'm hoping that we can do the "Angels" thing, but there haven't really been many responses. Check in General under Angel's in Orangeville.  Hopefully we'll hear something by tomorrow or Sat. I can read messages when I'm at work but can't reply.   Bye the way, good pic.  Doug forget to press "save" when we were at Appleby's so we only have your picture.   See you soon hopefully,   Carole

willie MSN said...

It was a nice lunch last time. I hope to remember the camera again. Glad that I can hit "save" it just takes me forever to upload the pictures - LOL   My mouth is watering for another Smoked Meat Sandwich