Posted by Chris Bird on Sunday, June 20, 2010,
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Events
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! It's Fathers day again, and day set aside to celebrate the special memories of our father's or grandfather's, or even a kind uncle. Many years ago I saw this article, so I am reprinting it here:
Everyone remembers Mother's day easily, but I think they sometimes forget the special role a father has in a child's life.
Who else would let you climb a tree, fall out, and try again because it "builds character"?
Who else can see the beauty of a rusted out piece of junk that might ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Chris Bird on Thursday, June 10, 2010,
In :
News
I had a slight shock today, and I am really hoping it doesn't turn into an even sadder event.
The two heritage homes that
my great-grandfather built a century ago have been put up for sale. They are registered as heritage homes, but apparently they never received the full protected status and so they could be demolished now.
They are next-door to a large condo development, and the owner of a recently burned-down duplex nearby has said he would like to put in townhouses across the street from t...
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