The Gill Net Lodge
in Toronto

March 2003

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Message from Tom Kingston 11:10 PM, March 2, 2003

I went for another walk today and took some pictures.

Today's walk was to visit my brother Mike and his new dog, Sara.

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Any pictures from Aunt Eleanor's award yesterday?


Monday, March 3, 2003 - 05:10:24 am:
Message from Mary Ellen at :

I took a few pictures during the ceremony and at the house party.  Mom was very honoured to receive the award.  She received congratualtions from a lot of people.

65 people came for supper at our house so I was a tad busy just keeping the food and drinks going.  It was a great time.  Dad really enjoyed himself as well.  I told him he might as well live it up because it wasn't going to make any difference at this point.  Typical to Kingston style, he was philosophizing quite a bit through the evening.  Dad has us booked for another party in July.  He wants us to host a CI Road Block party around his birthday.  He will be definiately be back up to speed by then and able to really enjoy himself. 


Monday, March 3, 2003 - 06:50:33 am:
Message from Patty Kelly at kelco@execulink.com:

Allie, glad you had a good time at the party.  We will be thinking and praying for you on Teusday.  I know and you will be as good as new in know time. Love Patty.


- 36 : another temperature record shattered in Toronto today, March 3rd.  JV

Tuesday, March 4, 2003 - 04:37:17 am:
Message from Mary Ellen at :

Hi all,

It is 8:25am here and Dad has been in surgery since 8:00am.  They expect that he will be out by noon.  Mom says that he will be out of it until tomorrow.  Please keep the positive thoughts and prayers flowing....ME


Major blizzard here Wednesday - the city has used its snow removal budget for all of 2003..  Everything will be shut down.  Glad I have undergrond parking!  All the best for your Dad Mary Ellen.  JV

Saturday, March 8, 2003 - 09:11:39 am:
Message from Anne Marie at :

-29 with windchill of -40 - too cold to do anything but curl up and watch curling--LOL

Mary Ellen, I hear your Dad is doing okay after 5 by-passes, and home Sunday.  Good News all around for your family.
Happy International Womens Day,

AM


Thanks for this forwarding this Aunt Patty.  My sentiments exactly!   John


.Monday, March 10, 2003 - 07:17:52 am:
Message from Mary Ellen at :

Hi all,

We spent the latter part of last week and the weekend in Saint John.  Dad is still in hospital.  His heart will not keep the proper rhythm.  The doctors have ordered an increase in his meds.  He is definitely having a hard time staying in a confined area.  Mom is having a hard time as well as he wants her with him all the time.  I know I got pretty claustrophobic myself after a few hours there.

On a positive note, his colour is good and he is healing well.  He is off a lot of the tubes including oxygen.  Everyone is hopeful that he will come home today or tomorrow.


Monday, March 10, 2003 - 01:43:11 pm:
Message from Brenda MacKinnon at brenda.mackinnon2@ns.sympatico.ca:

Hi Mary Ellen et al:

My thoughts are with you.  I am sure Aloysius must be going bonkers in there.  He will persevere though....he is tough and resilient....no doubt about that.  I hope that he is now back on the Miramichi.

This winter has been a long one but the only way of dealing with it is to get out in it...it has been a great winter for cross country skiing and I, for one, am happy about that.  Please, no snowballs.

Take care each and everyone,
Love to all,
Brenda


Left my job here in Toronto, busted the bank and have opted to jump back into the world of self employment with my own business.  Here goes HEPA World and my website on a budget is here.  :-) John

Thursday, March 13, 2003 - 05:51:17 am:
Message from Mary Ellen at :

Congratulations John.  The website looks great! It's wonderful to see entrepreural spirit.


..that or an absolutely "I must be nuts spirit" Mary Ellen.   The way I figure it, if there's a flame out, the North West Miramichi is always a welcoming place to re-group..:-)  John

Sunday, March 16, 2003 - 09:14:57 am:
Message from Brenda MacKinnon at brenda.mackinnon2@ns.sympatico.ca:

Remember at 7 PM tonight (Sunday) light a candle for peace and join with people around the world in this show of solidarity.  Put a light for peace in the window of your home or find a vigil and attend.

Peace everyone,
Brenda


Monday, March 17, 2003 - 06:10:53 am:
Message from Patty Kelly at kelco@execulink.com:

ERIN GO BRATH: HAPPY ST. PATRICK ONE AND ALL.


Plus 23*C  in TO today.  Ahhhh! John
Monday, March 17, 2003 - 04:53:30 pm:
Message from Fred Quinn at mfquinn1@aol.com:

Happy St Pats Day to all the Kingston Clan.  I got a St Pat's Day greeting from Irene Loggie and she tells me that George and Bill are coming along, glad to hear that.  Al I hope you are feeling better.

70* F in Boston today, we deserve it after this winter.  I am going to the Red Sox Spring Training in Ft. Myers Fla tomorrow, with 3 other retired teachers.  Hope to get in some golf and fishing as well.

I hope Mr Bush doesn't ruin the day, in about an hour from now, when he addresses the nation.  I feel Canada has the right idea on this issue. I hope it is a quick war.

Keep Praying For Peace Fred Quinn


Hello All,

This war is certainly making for a very sad world.   The fall of Bagdad may well take a few thousand lives.

Walmart was saying today North American sales have plummeted in recent days as the result of what they call the "CNN Syndrome".   Everybody staying away from spending money and watching T.V.   The effects of this war are so far reaching in so many ways.

Have decided to head for the Miramichi in a few weeks to try my luck at landing a few black salmon when the ice goes out.  Looking forward to getting away from the concrete and sirens of the city for a while.

Peace on earth.

John


Friday, March 28, 2003 - 11:51:51 am:
Message from mary rawlinson at :

Hello All, our days have been glued to watching CNN.  It is interesting discussion with Erin and Amy re: politics of war, and to hear how they see this unfolding.  Erin has been accepted at Mount Allison, and UPEI, still waiting to hear from University of Kings College.  She will be leaving home in September, can you imagine?  John it has been a beautiful day here, snow has been melting all week.  We all have dates for when the NW Miramichi river will go out, and the person winning wins $2.00.  Want in?  In just 3 weeks it is EASTER.  Robins and blackbirds are here, and the crows have been courting for over two weeks.  Spring is here.