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Monthly Archives: January 2012
The Cat’s Eye Ring
Someone in Pasadena might remember this story, as I’ve told it several times over the years. It includes a young man from Corner Brook, a friend of Sheila’s, I believe. Also, it tells of the kindness of a mother. … Continue reading
Posted in Teenage Memories
Tagged appreciation, beach, cat's eye ring, Corner Brook, friends, friendship, gift, single parent family
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Getting Screeched In
I’ve witnessed this ceremony several times at Maxwells Night Club in Pasadena and other times in St.John’s where the leader is wearing a Souwester and holding an ugly stick and a bottle of Black Horse beer during the dinner shows … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Memories
Tagged Newfie Screech, Newfoundland ceremony, screeched in, tourists to Newfoundland
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Going up to Maxwells tonight?
Maxwells holds a lot of memories for me, more than many other establishments in Pasadena. I guess it’s because I can remember so many special times when I was there with special people. I can recall going to Maxwells one night … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Memories
Tagged bologna, friends, Kiss the cod, Maxwells Night Club, Newfie Screech, peppermint knobs, Screechin In, souwester hat, ugly stick
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Mrs. Fowler Across The Road
I thought she might be lonely so I went to visit her after school wanting to learn what I could about her life before she came to Pasadena A girl can be influenced by many people especially if she is … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Memories, People, Teenage Memories
Tagged friendship, gypsy, jewelry, neighbour, onyx ring, Pigs in blankets
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The Ed Sullivan Show
I watched it more when I was in my late teens, during the one episode a week and everyone gathered around to see who was going to be featured this week It was fun especially if the show included … Continue reading
Posted in People, Teenage Memories
Tagged Ed Sullivan, Elvis Presley, Sundays, Supremes, the Muppets
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Tommy Hunter “Canada’s Country Gentleman”
I remember sitting on a chesterfield waiting for Tommy Hunter and his country music show The words I am a travelling man following the breeze travelling here and travelling there gathering memories will remain with me It was a cozy … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood Memories, People, Teenage Memories
Tagged Canada's Country Gentleman, dancers, family time, fiddlers, Tommy Hunter
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My Darling Mother Made My Favorite Meal
Chicken soup with dumplings When I lived on Midland Row, we didn’t have much but we had the love of a large family and larger extended family. My mother was the glue that held us all together. She came between … Continue reading
Posted in Adult Memories, Childhood Memories, School Memories, St. Shotts Connection, Teenage Memories
Tagged chicken, dumplings, extended family, love, moose, soup
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The Ice Cream of Our Youth
I was just having a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it tasted so good that it reminded me of those rare ice cream cones we had as children, at Hi Way Diner or South Brook Park. There wasn’t … Continue reading
Toutons and Molasses
If you ever go to the Classic Cafe(8a.m.-10p.m.) in St. John’s you will find it on their menu It is considered a traditional Newfoundland dish something you may not find in any other part of Canada In my childhood home it … Continue reading
