My son Marc participated at the Ironman USA 2008 competition on the 20th of July at Lake placid wich he completed in 13.53 minutes as shown on the clock. The competition consists of : Swimming 2.4 miles, Biking 112 miles and Running 26 miles.
Guy
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 23, 2008
40,000 messages soon
The total amount of messages sent is presently 39900 and counting. The total will be 40,000 in the near future. This is symbolic and is probably hinger since the count ran backwards at one point a couple of years ago. Nevertheless, this is quite an accomplishment and congratulations to Maggie for her initiative in starting this site wich we all enjoy.
Guy
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Corner Fifth Ave and Wellington.
After going to the Fifth Ave. Theatre we would go to the restaurant across the street. I don't remember the name but could it be the Prince of Wales Restaurant at 4949 Wellington wich I got from the Lovell 1952 directory. They had booths and the old push button record selector at each table. I'm going back to the fifties but maybe some old timers remember this favorite gathering hangout of many Verdunites.
Guy
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Bridges over the Aqueduct
Since things are quite on the site, I thought I would re-post some photos I previously posted. Here is the Bishop Power Bridge in LaSalle, the most beautiful bridge over the aqueduct and maybe around Montreal.
Guy
GENERATION GAP JULY 19TH.
Hi everyone, just a short note to bring everyone up-to-date with the Verdun Generation Gap 40th. Anniversary Reunion being held on July 19th. at the Verdun Legion. The response has been amazing and I have to sadly announce that the event is "SOLD OUT" My thanks to all who have contributed in some way. All proceeds will be going to charity and I will let everyone know what is happening in the near future.
The event will be filmed so ALL our friends spread over the globe will be able to see what went on even though they could not attend, again I will keep all posted when placed on U-Tube!!!!!
One other important note: There will be a Verdun get-together on July 18th. at the Hotel de la Montagne on Mountain St. at approximately 6:30 7:00 is on the rooftop terrace, ask or look for Glen Pilon, so come on down and enjoy the evening and see some old buddies.
Again "Thanks to all".
Dave McA for The Generation Gap
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Verduners on the move
Hi
Just a question..from this group you can see alot of us have left and are scattered everywhere..I have always wondered is it unique to us because we are from Quebec and the poitics being what they are would dictate that or would leaving be for the greener grass as they say? I look around other places and see people who grew up together still within a short radius from home.Of course could be that there are alot of groups like ours out there. Just wondering.
Take care and like Les says HF&RV
Lad
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