THANKS for stopping by, I do my best to acknowledge when someone leaves a comment,you do not have to be a member here & everyone is welcome. Ps: This site is monitored but not actively posting on a regular basis. Mostly these are stories & some photos saved from a defunct site known as Verdun Connections which was on MSN Groups initially then on a social network called Multiply.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Monday, July 26, 2004
Lake Macdonald
Dave and Alan:
You corresonded a couple of weeks ago about Lake Macdonald. When Dave mentioned the Gibbons, you were likely talking about my brother Stewart. Our family used to spend many summers at Lake Macdonald during the mid to late 50's.
I remember those long drives up Decarie Blvd. (pre expressway) and then the drive on a dirt road from Brownsburg to Lake Macdonald, all in our modern 1950 Ford.
I recall a number of families, specifically: Gibson (Grant is a city councillor in Brampton), Howard (Jimmie actually lives in Weir), McCarthy (Joey showed up at the Verdun reuinion 2 years ago), Ainsworth, Bennett, Hynes, Galts and Washer (used to have the cottage right behind McClusky's). Charlie Washer comes to the Verdun reunion every year and still has a place a Lake Macdonald.
I drove through Lake Macdonald two years ago. The beach seems somewhat smaller than what I envisaged from may last visit 40 years ago.
Gord Gibbons
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Top 100 guitarists of all time
| Hey guys Just wanted to thank those of you that listened to my interview with Garland Jeffreys and sent those great emails. Just wanted to let you know my next project starting this Sunday and as many Sundays as it takes is to present our top 100 guitarists all time starting off with the late great Jimi Hendrix. I would love to include any great guitarists and songs from the gang at Verdun Connections Please email your requests to brotherfromanothermother@hotmail.com and it will be my pleasure to get them on for you. Show is Sunday night midnight till 2 Montreal time and Thursday midnight till 3 on 1280 am in Montreal and cfmb.ca on the net. Thanks for your support Mike |
p
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Monday, July 12, 2004
Potential get-together
A few of "us" ex-Verduners are coming into Montreal the weekend of August 13, and are looking to perhaps get some old friends together for a couple of drinks and/or a bite to eat. Anyone interested?
Sunday, July 11, 2004
WAKE UP! LOL!
Hell it's quiet in here!
I've been away for a bit, fiirstly cuz I was recuperating after being bitten by a black widow spider of all freakin' things.
I had always thought that if you were bitten by one of those things that you were a goner, but I discovered it ain't so y'all. You get mighty sick and it's very painful for awhile but once the mega-doses of anti-biotics kick in, you start feeling better. The doc told me that only 1% of people bitten by a black widow die and that's only cuz they don't see a doc about it. People....you do NOT feel like I did and not go to a doctor. Anyway, I'm all better now. And for extra measure, my hubby took me and my daughter to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for a 5 day mini-vacation on July 4th weekend. Ohhhhhh how sweet it was relaxing in my lounge chair by the ocean, watching my hubby fish and my little girl swooping to shore on the waves with her boogie board.
And the sunsets....ohhhhhhhh the sunsets are so pretty there. Here's some pics.
I had always thought that if you were bitten by one of those things that you were a goner, but I discovered it ain't so y'all. You get mighty sick and it's very painful for awhile but once the mega-doses of anti-biotics kick in, you start feeling better. The doc told me that only 1% of people bitten by a black widow die and that's only cuz they don't see a doc about it. People....you do NOT feel like I did and not go to a doctor. Anyway, I'm all better now. And for extra measure, my hubby took me and my daughter to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for a 5 day mini-vacation on July 4th weekend. Ohhhhhh how sweet it was relaxing in my lounge chair by the ocean, watching my hubby fish and my little girl swooping to shore on the waves with her boogie board. And the sunsets....ohhhhhhhh the sunsets are so pretty there. Here's some pics.What have YOU all been up to that's made it so quiet in here???
Luv, Sharon 
Saturday, July 10, 2004
Memories
Thrill gum,Black Babies, Gregory's smoked meat, Woodland Pizza, Rex's Hot Dogs and Subs.
Steve
Friday, July 9, 2004
looking for Polyvalente Mgr Richard
Hi, I'm looking for a connection with Polyvalente Monseigneur Richard.
I graduated in 1977, in the section of hairdresser, and I'm wondering if anyone as any news of my friend Linda Comeau.
Denise.
Thursday, July 8, 2004
Name your favorite Verdunite and why
I have a lot , but Archie Wilcox comes to mind , he used to sponser all the kids hockey teams when I was young , so there is a name out of the past . NEXT
Wednesday, July 7, 2004
Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Looking For Lynn Clark
I see in the latest message from Classmates Lynn
Clark now Lynn Edwards is a new member. My wife Susan Pilon was close to Lynn
when we lived in Verdun. Lynn also had a brother John whose nickname was Butch.
Does anyone know how to connect with Lynn.
Clark now Lynn Edwards is a new member. My wife Susan Pilon was close to Lynn
when we lived in Verdun. Lynn also had a brother John whose nickname was Butch.
Does anyone know how to connect with Lynn.
Monday, July 5, 2004
Sunday, July 4, 2004
bonnie orr or carol
hi guys this site will let me post my email its pginn@eastlink.ca. hope to hear from you soon 
patsy ginn
patsy ginnlooking for Goose Villigers
Hello,
My father and his 7 brothers and sisters grew up there. I visited it
once when I was ten, and all I remember was the smell of the slaughter
houses. Also the huge coal yards.
take care,
Bill
My father and his 7 brothers and sisters grew up there. I visited it
once when I was ten, and all I remember was the smell of the slaughter
houses. Also the huge coal yards.
take care,
Bill
Saturday, July 3, 2004
Looking for Goose Villagers
A member of your group suggested I post my message here.
I'm a young, Verdun filmmaker currently trying to make a film about old Victoria town or Goose Village, a social history of the place and its people. If you know any former residents, or are one yourself, and what I'm doing sounds interesting to you, please feel free to send me an email and I'll be more than happy to give you all the info.
Thanks so much. Rob
Thursday, July 1, 2004
HAPPY CANADA DAY
I hope everyone's day is great.
I love this country we live in.
I couldn't imagine living elsewhere.
Take Care and have a gret Canada day.
Kelly
I love this country we live in.
I couldn't imagine living elsewhere.
Take Care and have a gret Canada day.
Kelly
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