Monday, May 30, 2005

What do you miss/don't miss about Verdun

Here's one for all you former Verdunites, What do you miss and don't miss since you have left Verdun:
 
I'm in North Vancouver so
Here's my list
What I miss is:
 
Steamed hot dogs, smoked meat from Addams, grocery delivery, pizza from Kosta's, Riverview and Woodland pizza, sitting and chewwing the fat on your neighbours balcony, some great friends, fishing down by the rapids, a good subway system, great night life and a whole lot more
 
What I don't miss:
 
The cold winters, the humid summers, watching my car rot out from salt exposure, pot holes and a handful of things I can't right now
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71 comments:

  1. multipurposeutensil MSNMay 30, 2005 at 7:25 PM

    Hi Dzldawg1;        I live in Deux Montagnes which is located 45 minutes drive northwest of Verdun. I grew up in Verdun, visit my 81 year old Dad there at least once a week, and still hold Verdun fondly in my memories.   What I miss; Shopping on Wellington Street before Monmart, Miracle Mart, and  Woolco opened in Lasalle. My favorite stores were Woolworths, Wolfe Cycle, Reid Pet Shop, Stillwells, Pascals Hardware, Toy World?(possibly still there: I noticed on Saturday).   What I don't miss; SHAD FLIES, I noticed on Saturday that they had started to make there debut for this season. Anyway, a small price to pay for being on a great waterfront.   Ralph. 

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  2. tinytina19581 MSNMay 31, 2005 at 1:31 PM

    Good Morning All!
    I miss my FRIENDS who are still there, the long HOT SWEATY SUMMERS,
    the Boardwalk and of coarse the stores along Wellington St.. I also miss
    the sidewalk sale.
    I don't miss shoveling the snow but at times I do miss it.

    Have Fun and Keep Young

    Tiny Tina


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  3. shirleybh2 MSNMay 31, 2005 at 1:49 PM

    I am in Calgary - we have 2 or 3 humid days in summer.  Dont miss the shad flies and the gigantic spiders we used to get - my sister's house in Lasalle had a spider captured forever in the door frame where we slammed the door so hard he became part of the woodwork.  I remember we were all so scared of the spiders and grossed out my sister had a male friend drop by look for her husband - he wasnt home but my sister said can you come into the bedroom with me - guy was a bit antsy until he saw the spider - sister wanted to go to bed but not until the spider was gone.  Dont miss the snow or lack of parking or nights went the temp finally cools off to 85 and sheer curtains and dust balls dont even move. Miss the steamed hotdogs, good pizza, smoked meat, stillwells humbugs. Steinbergs chicken pies - I know they are history and so are the pies - I remember when they came in glass bowls - anyone remember that???  Will be spending 3 weeks July 9-31 so will get my fill of hotdogs etc - we bought a nice parcel of land overlooking lake Memphremagog and will start building soon - please God.

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  4. alanarchie MSNMay 31, 2005 at 8:58 PM

    Hi multipurposeutensil,
     
    Do you know of the Green family in DM? They were on the police & fire
    departments.
     
    Regards,
     
    Alan

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  5. multipurposeutensil MSNJune 1, 2005 at 7:13 AM

    Hi Alan;
    Yes, I do know John and one of his sons Andrew but only to say hi to. At
    times we attend an english church just behind us where the Greens also go.
    John's claim to fame in DM is that he has been Santa Claus in our annual
    parade in December forever.
    Ralph.

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  6. happydi2 MSNJune 1, 2005 at 12:09 PM

    Hi...What I miss the most is the joie de vivre that only Montreal/Verdun seems to have. Don't miss the bridge tie ups, because here in Halifax/Dartmouth we have our own bridge problems during rush hour and yearly construction etc. I miss smoked meat and hot dog steamee and patates frites. Slabs of pizza from the grocery store and probably the # 1 thing most of all, is being able to go to the corner store to buy beer or a bottle of wine any day of the week!!!!.....Dianne from Beaver Bank, a suburb of Halifax

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  7. claroleca2 MSNJune 2, 2005 at 10:56 AM

    What I miss is Kosta's pizza & french fries & gravy,Labelle BBQ , steamed hotdogs and of course smoked meat, hanging out with my friends, the Nat & walking on the boardwalk but I don't miss the shadflies!

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  8. alanarchie MSNJune 2, 2005 at 9:44 PM

    Hi Ralph,
     
    That is great to hear! I haven't had any contact with them for probably 30
    years now. If you happen to bump into him, I would love to get his email
    address surprise him. It's too bad how families sometimes drift apart, it would
    be great to reconnect after all this time. Thanks Ralph, that really made my
    day!
     
    Regards,
     
    Alan

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  9. multipurposeutensil MSNJune 3, 2005 at 7:48 AM

    Hi Alan;            I will keep my eyes open for John or his son, and try to get an e-mail. Being  both police officers they might be reluctant to do so, in which case I could give John yours if you don't mind. John is featured on the December page of this years D.M. calendar as one of  our outstanding citizens. If  I can scan this page I will send you the image.                                       Ralph.

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  10. multipurposeutensil MSNJune 3, 2005 at 8:01 AM

    Alan;   Check this link for a picture of John doing some undercover work..............    www.ville-deux-montagnes.qc.ca-admin-upload-1101399183novembre.pdf   Ralph.

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  11. kungfu MSNJune 3, 2005 at 7:45 PM

    I live in Ile Perrot , so only 20 miles away, but have to admit , I miss the friendships, geez we were good friends as individuals and family's , like it seemed as if we stuck together , the lanes and balcony's , stores and  although we did not have tons of toys, we sure knew how to amuse ourselves, it was a great place to be brought up , by some hard working parents , I still love VERDUN   , Jimmy

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  12. bubbacut MSNJune 3, 2005 at 9:22 PM

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  13. regtheretiree1 MSNJune 3, 2005 at 9:43 PM

    Hi Kungfu,   An inspirational message like this I am packing the van and heading to Verdun tomorrow. How can you beat great friendships, great families and the great hospitality of the City of Verdun.   Matter of fact I think Verdun is definitely the best city in Canada and most likely the best in North America.   Top that Winston Allison.   Reggie Paine

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  14. alanarchie MSNJune 5, 2005 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Ralph,
     
    I really appreciate anything you can do. If it is easier, give them my
    address.... aarchib470@aol.com and you
    can tell him it is his cousin Alan from Verdun & Lakeview. Well, I hope your
    weather in DM is as good as here in Boston today.. sunny, about 86 and humid! I
    have to run... graduation party to go to !
     
    Thanks again,
     
    Alan
     

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  15. judyincalgary1 MSNJune 6, 2005 at 3:47 PM

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  16. multipurposeutensil MSNJune 6, 2005 at 11:49 PM

    Hi Alan;            I was unable to contact John, but I did speak for a while with Andrew, and he said he would give my message and your e-mail to his Dad. I never new John was from Verdun, as the old saying goes, it is really a small world. Good luck in your "reconnecting".            To all the persons responsible for this Verdun Connections Group, a sincere thank you. Sharing memories with the members on this site is a very enjoyable experience.   Ralph Piercey, aka "multipurposeutensil"

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  17. alanarchie MSNJune 7, 2005 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Ralph,
     
    I really appreciate your effort and will let you know how it works out.
    Gotta run and get my Sleemans! Have a great day!
     
    Thanks Again & Best Regards,
     
    Alan

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  18. coachbim MSNJune 8, 2005 at 1:01 AM

    I NEVER REALLY WONDERED OFF TO FAR SINCE MY VERDUN DAYS,BUT WHAT I MISS THE MOST IS ALL MY GREAT VERDUNITE FRIENDS FROM BACK IN THE DAY.IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. B-SAFE BIM

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  19. shirleybh2 MSNJune 9, 2005 at 12:03 AM

    BIM - isnt it sad that politics caused so many to leave Montreal which caused the housing/job market to go into a real slump and caused even more people to leave just to find jobs.

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  20. coachbim MSNJune 9, 2005 at 1:41 AM

    Hi Shirley, Politics screwed both sides of the language issue here in Quebec, as they are figuring out after 30 years.In a way the separation they never got,well we actually did get.Good childhood friendships parted ways due to the political movement here in the late 70's.Just think if that never happened,your circle of friends might be completely different than what they are today.Reunions might be easier to organise.Our children might have gotten to know our friends children,INSTEAD OF HEARING US TALK ABOUT OUR OLD BUDDIES.People that were part of the mass exodus may never have had the chance to experience life in another part of the country or out of the country for that matter.Looking back though,I always remember my mother saying, "MAKE NEW FRIENDS,BUT KEEP THE OLD,FOR THE NEW ARE SILVER, BUT THE OLD ARE GOLD". How right she was. THINK HOW DIFFERENT IT COULD HAVE BEEN !   MILES BIM LIDDELL

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  21. tatoo MSNJune 9, 2005 at 7:07 PM

    What I miss is the french fries from La Cabin on Manning Ave. The pizza from Kosta"s, the hot dogs from the pool hall ( I believe it was on the corner of Demarche). Also doing deliveries at Steinberg's and Dominion, and delivering beer for Archie at Curries & Sons. Lets not forget the yum yum chips that had the coupons in them for another free back, only had to buy the one cause you could see through the bags and see the winners. Oh yes the nap saks from Perettes.                                                                         Keith Hickey  

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  22. tinytina19581 MSNJune 9, 2005 at 7:46 PM

    Do you mean perrettes between willabroad and reille

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  23. multipurposeutensil MSNJune 10, 2005 at 12:08 AM

    There was a Perrettes on Verdun between Osborne & Beatty I think. They had
    every flavour of popsiscle that existed. Quite often their milk was sour
    though. Ralph

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  24. shirleybh2 MSNJune 10, 2005 at 12:11 AM

    Ralph I lived on Osborne and you are right their milk was not the best - forgot about that sure dont miss that.  Loved the popsicles.

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  25. tatoo MSNJune 10, 2005 at 11:47 AM

    This Perrettes was on beurlington(?) and the corner of Manning Ave.

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  26. bubbacut MSNJune 10, 2005 at 12:22 PM

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  27. cookie3773 MSNJune 30, 2005 at 9:42 PM

    Hi,,, I miss hangin' out at Kosta's eating their hamburgers and fries and gravy and sippin' on a cherry coke!  This was around 1957 - 1958 - 1960. Lived on Allard ave 1043 ,across the street from David Bowes and family..anyone ever hear from David Bowes,he married Carole Depatie I think many moons ago.   Cookie

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  28. bubbacut MSNJune 30, 2005 at 9:45 PM

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  29. kungfu MSNJuly 1, 2005 at 7:09 PM

    I miss the back lanes, roof tops, sidewalks, balcony's and the real friendships that our parents and we had. Since the exodus from Montreal , as I get older , I find most of my friends are not around anymore , kinda makes me think of what it might have been if not for the seppies, you know its Canada day here also today, and nothing to talk about going on, it seems as if People are afraid to admit they are Canadian, I was just in Ste Anne de Bellevue and a man was handing out Canada flags, most would not take them , especially the people who are new to our country, which tells  me they are afraid , sad , but true , and I don't believe for one minute that the seppies are finished, why do I stay, cause having said all that , its a great place to live, Montreal just keeps on swinging,. have a wonderful day   Jimmy

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  30. cookie3773 MSNJuly 2, 2005 at 6:58 PM

    Hi....
     
    Yup..we hung out at Kosta's
    around 1956-57 etc,  our pals were David Bowes who lived across the street
    from us, Gerald (I think) Zawada  Brian Alsop (deceased now) and at that
    time my boyfriend was Gary Allen for 5 years, my nickname was "SAM"  
    at that time....My brother joined the navy when he was 18 , so he was gone for
    the 5 years..  there was Eric Mullett, Ronny Marcoux..we went to the dances
    at the "Y" on Lasalle blvd, past Riverview Mental Hospital .  Heather
    Milligan and Mary Fisher and I hung out also, Heather lived on Valiquette. So
    many years ago..........not sure if you are in the same era.....Wayne Carlin is
    64 and I am 63.......
     
    later
    aligator,
    cookie

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  31. bubbacut MSNJuly 2, 2005 at 8:08 PM

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  32. happydi2 MSNJuly 2, 2005 at 8:31 PM

    Hi Cookie and Bubbacut...Ronny Marcoux is my brother-in-law. He married Janine Nowlan of Foch Ave and they live in Riverview, New Brunswick. they are coming to Beaver Bank N.S. next week end and I'll tell him that you remember him. He doesn't have a computer, too bad....Dianne

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  33. habfan MSNJuly 3, 2005 at 12:23 PM

    I thought you were talking about the perettes on Beurling at the corner of Manning. Don't forget the beer delivery on a bike. Martin's grocery on Beurling at Brown, Doc's store at Allard and Bannantyne. The "Players" store with the tiny coffee shop counter their name eludes me right now, at Rolland and Bannantyne. Riverview Pizza, so many great things and they were always expected to be there when we visited, and were. It's such a disappointment learning that they are gone, like losing an old friend. Don't forget the Borden;s Milk delivery, and the street sweepers and washers. I never see those anywhere else.   Mike

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  34. waynefeb2940 MSNJuly 4, 2005 at 5:02 AM

    Re Kostas-- We used to hang out at a little
    restaurant on Verdun Ave between Melrose and Desmarchais across from Woodland
    school. The owner was named Kosta. He had at least two kids, brother and sister.
    Could he be the same guy that opened the restaurant you mentioned. He sure
    didn't like it when we eyed his daughter...

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  35. give_me_one_1 MSNJuly 4, 2005 at 8:00 PM

    Hey Wayne would that be Miss Verdun Restaurent .

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  36. dannyb--1 MSNJuly 4, 2005 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Steve,  We always called it Ma's. My sister hung there in the 60's. Danny

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  37. rutharmstrong MSNJuly 4, 2005 at 11:36 PM

    To those who are still in Verdun,

    Is Miss Verdun still in operation?
    Ruth


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  38. conniekoz MSNJuly 5, 2005 at 9:44 AM

    I used to hang around Miss Verduns (Ma's)in the 60's also.  It is no longer there.  The owners were the Kavenzakis (sp) family.  There was three boys and one girl.  Jimmy, Nick, Mike and the sister Katrina.    Connie

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  39. waynefeb2940 MSNJuly 5, 2005 at 6:19 PM

    I think it was called Miss Verdun. We used to just
    call it Kosta's because that's who ran it. Good Cherry Cokes served in Milkshake
    glasses.
     

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  40. dannyb--1 MSNJuly 5, 2005 at 10:10 PM

    Hi Connie, Maybe you would know my sister Darlene Biggs, she hung around Ma's and is 55 years old.We lived at 626 3rd at the time she hung around there. Danny

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  41. conniekoz MSNJuly 6, 2005 at 10:07 AM

    Danny:   I just turned 55 also so I should know your sister for sure but at the moment the name escapes me.  I used to hang around with Colleen McGurnaghan, Brenda Deley, Sharon Sivil, Linda Lee, Donna MacEachern, Mabel Ferguson (she went out with Nick Kavensakis for a longgggg time) to name a few.  I was there just about every day for lunch, after school, in the evening and after Dawson Dances.   Connie

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  42. margo MSNJuly 6, 2005 at 2:23 PM

     
     
    Do you have a Sister Barbara Biggs?
    Margo

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  43. dannyb--1 MSNJuly 6, 2005 at 7:43 PM

    Hi Margo, No Barbara in my family.  Danny

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  44. sharon_starr MSNJuly 7, 2005 at 9:39 PM

    Connie...have you been in touch with Brenda Deley at all? If not, I could probably connect you two if you like.  I'm sure she is the same Brenda that I worked with at the high school cafeteria before I moved to Virginia 2 years ago. Say the word!

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  45. shirleybh2 MSNJuly 8, 2005 at 2:40 AM

    I think that I went to school with the McGurnahans before they moved from St. Antoine to Verdun.  In fact I think my cousin lived with Porky McGurnahan (Carl)

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  46. conniekoz MSNJuly 13, 2005 at 10:12 AM

    Sharon:   Thank you Sharon but I do have an email and phone number for Brenda:-)   Connie

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  47. sharon_starr MSNJuly 13, 2005 at 10:17 AM

    Okies Connie! glad to hear it! Always nice to keep in touch with old pals.

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  48. conniekoz MSNJuly 13, 2005 at 10:18 AM

    Porky McGurnaghan is still around and kicking.  Mrs. McGurnaghan died about 1 1/2 years ago.  That poor woman buried 5 of her children before her own passing.  There were 9 children in the family and when I met the youngest (Colleen in 1962 or 1963) Mrs. McGurnaghan was raising those kids alone (her husband passed away.  The "children" left now are Colleen, Porky, Bridget and Patsy.   Connie

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  49. sunny MSNJuly 19, 2005 at 5:34 PM

    Sam......I think I was spinning the records at the "Y" at that time........Sonny

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  50. margo MSNJuly 20, 2005 at 10:54 AM

     are you Sonny Caulfield
    Margo

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  51. sunny MSNJuly 20, 2005 at 2:57 PM

    Margo, Sorry, no......George (Sonny) Martin

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  52. les__f MSNJuly 20, 2005 at 3:06 PM

    Hi   Sunny (George) I have to bite & ask ,,,,if your in someway connected with the BCLIons,..as you mentioned twice of travelling with them to both Hamilton & an upcoming Edmonton Game,.......or is this some sort of package deal for fans to travel with the team to see their away games,.......I've been through the BCLions website,   and saw no mention of this type of package,.allthough I think it would be a good idea,the more people that travel may get the team a reduced rate on any charter flights..?  Just thought I'd ask...................     HF&RV

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  53. multipurposeutensil MSNJuly 21, 2005 at 12:40 AM

    I don't know if I am turning pshycic (or pshycho) or whatever it might be called......I was wondering this exact thing on my way home tonite...one contact I have had with a pro football player was a gym teacher at VHS....Al Phaneuf, he used to play for the Alouettes. At first when I started to try to remember his name the name of another teacher came to mind......Penti Luomala...I was shocked to read a few minutes ago that he passed away last weekend!!!!!!! Both were good down to earth teachers. Another football player that I knew a few years ago was Andy Malolepsky, formerly of the Argonauts, now a salesman for Xerox. Also, a very nice guy.                                                               mpu.

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  54. bevkane MSNJuly 24, 2005 at 4:08 PM

    Hi Sunny,  Nice to see an old friend from the Y days.  Do you ever have any contact with Mel Applebee or any of those other fellows from the Pav?  I was in Montreal recently for a reunion with Judy and Lorna Goddard, Joyce Allard, Earlene and Sammy Schumann and Elsie and Phil Lindsay.  I am also in contact with Brenda Shute Campbell and Judy Brown Wright..  Lots of us are here in Ontario. Nice to see a mesage from you. Bev.  

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  55. sunny MSNJuly 25, 2005 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Bev, Nice seeing u on here also. I saw Mel last year in Calgary, along
    with Bob and Myrna Duyns. Do u know Bruno Trottier?.....Have spoken via
    email to Judy Brown and a host of other folks. Judy, Brenda and Judy are
    familiar names.....say hello from me. Just got back yesterday from Hamilton
    with our football team. Had lunch with Barb Delves now Watson, while
    there. What city are you located? Since joining Classmates have had either
    lunch or dinner with at least 20 people across Canada.......ex
    VHS'rs.....take care and keep in touch.....nice reminiscing with old
    friends......Sonny

    G. Martin

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    Surrey, B.C. V4P 2H8
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  56. sunny MSNJuly 26, 2005 at 12:44 AM

    Sorry Les, I didn't see your reply till now.  I handle travel arrangements for team only and, as such, I take a couple of road trips a year with the team.  It affords me the pleasure of meeting friends in other cities, through my connection with Classmates and hopefully now........Verdun Connections.   Your idea for travel with the team is good, however, there are not the 'seat sales' there used to be which would make for an expensive trip.  Grey cup, this year, in Vancouver might be a worthwhile venture tho!.......take care.......Sonny

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  57. maggiemck MSNJuly 26, 2005 at 7:14 PM

    Look at the headline that was sent to me from the CFIA webmaster today!   Prosecution Bulletin - Lester's Deli Fined for Illegally Transporting
    Meat Products

    http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/projud/2005/20050718e.shtml

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  58. bubbacut MSNJuly 26, 2005 at 7:55 PM

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  59. les__f MSNJuly 26, 2005 at 10:00 PM

    Hello MaggieMck.........I have to say that if any of us were worried about food establishments in Montreal not having the proper licensing,.....then we would have all starved to death.........hahahahaha   becuase they were not a Federally approved joint means the Feds'''''didn't get their thievery cut of the action.......a mere formality,....(like a well placed envelope of brown ones)....& the shipmwnt would have been off to the races....................hahahahah   HF&RV

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  60. multipurposeutensil MSNJuly 26, 2005 at 10:34 PM

    Les;         I wonder also, how much of our tax money was wasted on this prosection, and who got to pocket the two grand? There was no mention of any smoked meat having been confiscated, but if there had been, I would imagine it would have made its way to the fridgidaires of  some CFIA employees............no, this could never happen................... 

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  61. rutharmstrong MSNJuly 26, 2005 at 11:43 PM

    Maggie,
    I would be willing to bet that Lester's profit far exceeded that $2000.00
    fine


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  62. maggiemck MSNJuly 27, 2005 at 12:46 AM

    the shipments were headed to retail outlets. I wonder if the private shipments are also illegal. Why would they openly advertise on the internet of that were so?

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  63. bevkane MSNJuly 31, 2005 at 2:36 PM

    Hi Sunny,  My husband and I live just north of Toronto in the town of Bolton.  Joyce Allard saw Bruno a couple of years ago at the shopping mall at Bishop Powers in LaSalle.  He was still living in the area at the time.  Good to hear from you.

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  64. margo MSNJuly 31, 2005 at 4:19 PM

     
    Hello Bev,
     
    Haven;t seen Thelma come on the computer yet? You Live in Bolton and i
    live in Brampton.
    Margo Allen-Cardy

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  65. don MSNAugust 1, 2005 at 1:24 PM

    hi sunny it has been a long time from basket ball at verdun high . glad all is well I still keep in touch with Wayne Brien and Ken Jack Don Dougall

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  66. waynefeb2940 MSNAugust 1, 2005 at 5:06 PM

    Don,
    Good to see you on  here. We need more content
    from Melrose, Argyle and Desmarchais
    Wayne

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  67. bubbacut MSNAugust 1, 2005 at 6:40 PM

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  68. rutharmstrong MSNAugust 2, 2005 at 3:44 PM

    Hi Don Dougal,

    I have only been a member of this group since last spring. Haven't seen you
    here before. Welcome aboard if you just joined this site or glad your back
    if I missed something.

    Ruth Armstrong
    From Riverview Ave
    But welcomed in the Melrose Gang for a few years even though I was from the
    western part of town.
    This site brings back so many precious memories. The group on Melrose Ave
    had many good times during our High School years. Parties at somebodies
    house on Sat night but we all had to watch the hockey game first. Many of
    them at Bob Davies house because his folks were not home. Oh what good times
    we had.
    Just have to say,since I'm feeling so nostalgic as so many others do
    Have fun and Remember Verdun.


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  69. sunny MSNAugust 3, 2005 at 5:25 PM

    Hey Don, Are u still in Vancouver?......If so, let's get together for lunch.......I'm in the Whiterock area.........Sonny

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  70. bevkane MSNAugust 7, 2005 at 2:19 PM

    Hi Margo,  I am not surprised.  My sister  seldom uses her computer.  I did pass the information on to my niece as I thought I had the wrong e-mail address. I will jog her memory again. Bev.

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  71. cathart1 MSNAugust 8, 2005 at 1:55 AM

    I miss shopping on Wellington Street with my Ma (Alzheimers now) and eating fries at that little greasy place at 3rd Ave and Wellington...(I think it was at 3rd)...I miss the juke boxes at "Frankies"...but I guess you meant what do we miss NOW?...Well...the cheap shops on Wellington...the friends who left to get jobs in other cities and even different countries...and the parties in Verdun can never,ever be equalled anywhere. That in a tiny nutshell are a few things I miss about Verdun...and as I get older I may end up there again ...eventually!

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