The Gill Net Lodge

 February 2003
 

Toronto

Vancouver
 

Tom, come on, wouldn't you rather be playing in the snow?
 

Past notes are here.
 

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Friday, Febraury 7, 2003 - 11:17:49 am:
Message from Patty Kelly at kelco@execulink.com:

Not a word in a week.  MY!! MY!!  Is the weather so cold it froze our hands, so we are unable to type. Cheerio, Love Aunt Patty.


Actually, we made it all the way to plus 2 today Aunt Patty.  Walking down the street without fear of frostbite is quite pleasing to one's senses.  I was able to scan the photo's you gave me during my visit of your Christmas reunion with Uncle Joe, Paul and Frank and I have posted them here.  They were great to see!  My father was informed today that he do what he pleases and he gets his car keys back in two weeks.  John

Sunday, Febraury 9, 2003 - 09:57:40 am:
Message from MARK KINGSTON at kingston@nwconx.net:

Just wanted to drop a line on the Gill Net Lodge to say hi to everyone as it has been a while since I posted a note. Glad to hear that Uncle Bill is doing better.  I was just curious as to where the current Gill Note photo was taken.


eh, Mark!  It was one I had in a library which reminded me of spring time on the Miramichi.  I am unsure however exactly where it originated.  Speaking of spring time, black salmon flyfishing is only eight weeks away.  Unfortunately, upon reflection, that still feels a bit long as we relax in Toronto this evening with a very balmy -26.  John

Monday, Febraury 10, 2003 - 09:12:31 am:
Message from Brenda MacKinnon at brenda.mackinnon2@ns.sympatico.ca:

Thanks Aunt Patty and John for getting those photos of your Christmas gathering to the site...like John, I agree that they were wonderful to see.  I was in N.B. this past weekend and Mom and Dad had mentioned seeing them at Aunt Monica's.  Although it was very cool on the Miramichi, the sky was crystal clear blue and it was an absolutely gorgeous day this past Saturday.  Did a bit of snowshoeing and took a lovely walk...the Miramichi River up our way is covered with snowmobile tracks and as we were crossing the old Morrissey Bridge on our return to NS on Sunday morning, there were people walking on the river...not sure that was a good idea...take care all,
Love,
Brenda


Tuesday, Febraury 11, 2003 - 07:30:17 am:
Message from Mary Ellen at :

Great to see you leaving a message at the Gill Net little brother.  I hope the boys and Jennifer are well.  JoAnn is supposed to be coming this way this weekend as she has some work to do at Dal.  I am looking forward to sharing some Fireball and conversation with her.


Tuesday, Febraury 11, 2003 - 12:28:53 am:
Message from Tom Kingston at tk@tomkingston.com:

Mary Ellen,

What is Fireball?

Tom


Wednesday, Febraury 12, 2003 - 04:47:49 am:
Message from Mary Ellen at :

A Fireball is the perfect drink for a cold winter's day or night.  It is a cinnamon whiskey drink served straight on ice as a liquour or in coffee.  It is available in the Liquor stores here under the name of Dr. MacGillvary's Fireball.  It truly is medicinal. ha!  I would highly recommend it for any of you whiskey lovers.




A tumultuous world in which we live...JV

Sunday, Febraury 16, 2003 - 08:55:23 am:
Message from Anne Marie at :

I was one of the millions, I joined 4000 people in a peace rally here in Calgary.   It was truly amazing, the typical march here in Calgary is a between 100-300 people.   Let us hope we have some impact on the Canadian government.

AM


Monday, Febraury 17, 2003 - 12:13:22 am:
Message from JoAnn Kingston-Riechers at jkingsto@is.dal.ca:

Hi:

I am at my parents visiting for a few days from Edmonton.  I just had the pleasure of witnessing my mom, Eleanor, opening a letter fom Charlie Hubbard that informed her that she will receive the Queen's Golden Jubliee Medal on March 1st!  Everyone is thrilled.  Mom is at a loss for words..can you believe that! ;-)

Best wishes, JoAnn


Hi!  I had to obtain a mug shot today for a magazine article I wrote.  Ladies and Gentlemen, your Gill Net Editor!!  Actually, I think it looks like someone threw a bucket of mixed paint at me and I ducked just in time..:-)

JoAnn, my mother and father says news of Eleanor's medal made their day!!

My father was taken to hospital again for a few days after another scare however is now back home.  Apparently the car keys were too much excitement his first day out and he will now have to settle for a permenant chauffeur.

John V


Wednesday, Febraury 19, 2003 - 10:06:02 am:
Message from Mary Ellen at :

John, I am amazed at how little you have changed in your looks since high school!!  I am very envious.  What is your secret?

Regarding Mom's medal, everyone who is Kingston or Creamer (or related to them in some way) is invited to Ray and my home for a kitchen party after the big event.  If you are in Miramichi on March 1st, please drop by the house for some conversation and refreshments any time after 5:00pm.  We live 2 houses north of Mom & Dad.


Life secrets?  Thank you Mary Ellen.  I don't know if I possess any other than I find it's easier to float along with the current rather than struggle against it.  Have a great party! (PS - take a photo or two for the Gill Net.) John

Wednesday, Febraury 19, 2003 - 11:05:09 am:
Message from will vickers at :

Congratulations to Aunt Eleanor!  What an honor!  It's has been 8 weeks now that the wind chill has been over -30.  Today it's -50 with the wind chill.  The kids are kept inside during lunch so it makes for a long day.  It has been the longest streak of cold weather in the 17 years up here.

Tampa Bay is on the count down!  Cheers.


Thursday, Febraury 20, 2003 - 05:47:11 am:
Message from Patty Kelly at kelco@execulink.com:

Way to go Eleanor!!!  Mary Ellen, it is times like this we wish we lived near to N.B.  Have a great day March 1st.
Love Aunt Patty


Saturday, Febraury 22, 2003 - 05:06:17 pm:
Message from Mark at :

Hello All,

A BIG Congrats to Mother on her award, Little John and I will be travelling home to partake in the celebrations.  Looking forward to seeing the whole clan on Wednesday !!!

Mark

Monday, February 24, 2003 - 12:17:54 am:
Message from Tom Kingston at :

How's the weather out there in the rest of Canada. We've received a little bit of snow here in Vancouver, but we ensure it stays up on the mountains. I went for a walk today. Here are some links to some of the pictures I took....

Page 1

Page 2

I e-mailed John Vickers a couple of pictures I took from my balcony before I went for a walk.  When I returned  home there was an e-mail from him.  It read..............

  I was going to take some pictures of our blizzard today from the balcony however it was too cold to stand out there.jv


Monday, February 24, 2003 - 1:31 pm:
Message from Tom Kingston at :

Congratulations Aunt Eleanor!!

Tom


Tom, I found the original file as per your advice and fixed it.  The case is solved!   Now, about you spoiled westerners who think they live in God's creation where you have flowers blooming, robins singing and warm gentle breezes in late February.  Thanks for rubbing it in!!
JV

Tuesday, Febraury 25, 2003 - 12:09:56 am:
Message from Jaroslav Perkl at glip666@seznam.cz:

GREAT!  Really great.  I was looking for a site like this for a very long time.  Go on!

Jaroslav Perkl


Tuesday, Febraury 25, 2003 - 03:15:23 pm:
Message from Tom Kingston at :

Fixed what, John?  Have you been drinking again?


Paar, paar, parrdon me?  Wha, wha, what did you say?
By the way, although we don't see her on here, a happy birthday Friday to your sister Patricia!
John

Thursday, Febraury 27, 2003 - 07:06:50 am:
Message from Anne Marie at :

John , aren't you about 1 hr older than Patrica? Happy  Birthday on Friday.

AM


Thank you Anne Marie.  I received Kathy and Sam's wedding invitation for June and it would be wonderful if I could get out there.  Sounds like it would also be a great event to also see your family.

Tom, your new and improved Toronto snowstorm photo you posted above makes us look more like Siberia.  This on a day when the National Post informs me people in Victoria were busy today counting flowers.

John


Friday, Febraury 28, 2003 - 11:57:14 am:
Message from Mary Ellen at maryellen@gnb.ca:

Hi everyone,

I just got a call from Mom that Dad has received his call from the Saint John Hospital and need to be there on Monday morning.  His surgery will be on Tuesday (4th).  This means the party this Saturday night will not only be a celebration for Mom, but also a good luck party for Dad.