I just arrived back home from the north where I go every year to walk a lake. The real name is Wakaw Lake but I like the joke, if I could walk a lake I'd feel kinda special. Anyway, here is a new thread for the blog for August, and I will try to update it each month so we can keep a bit of a time line toward the reunion. It's going to be fun starting the reunion on the blog a year early. Welcome back.
Loved
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Hi Ed. I should have remembered your annual trip to Wakaw Lake at the beginning of August. I hope the family gathering was fun for everyone who managed to join you there.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JACOB!
Congratulations! You won't have to go very far to have fun on your birthday. You've got a beautiful swimming pool in your back yard where friends and family will be more than happy to join in the celebration.
May the sun shine on you today and may you enjoy many happy returns of your August 7th birthday.
Lots of love and warm wishes,
Louise and David
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Well BJ I got the answers back on the Occupations and Professions quiz. We scored 36 out of 40. They had 46 entries and only 8 people had all the answers right. A woman in Nottingham, England got first prize and a man in Cupar, Scotland came in second.
Here are our corrections:
13. The sound of 100 birds, loses a point. We put HATTER; the answer was CLERK
The explanation is C for 100
LARKS (for birds) loses the S to make CLARK which sounds like CLERK
23. The German includes a hit.
We put MANAGER; the answer is DRAPER
The explanation is DER for the in German and RAP for a hit which goes inside to form DRAPER
28. Could this be a serious mole? We put SPY; the answer is GRAVE DIGGER.
No explanation needed there!
32. Third class edge first. We put PETTY OFFICER; the answer is CHEMIST.
Explanation give C as 3rd class, HEM as edge and Ist as first to make CHEMIST
Your DOCENTE was right for the penny inserted in a female flock. Well done, you!
Lucy
Thanks for the info, Lucy. I always like to see the answers, but for me the joy is in the journey, so the fun we get out of the quizzes is the prize for me.
I think some of the family are still on the July thread (including me). How do we get them into August? Maybe an email to everyone would do it.
Loved, can you let them know how to get here?
BJ
BTW, Lucy, I think CHEMIST for third class edge first is especially clever.
Okay BJ, I have left a final message in the July section, explaining how to move on to August. Things should start hopping any time now.
LOL, Lucy
Thanks, Lucy.
I thought you were serious, Ed, about walking a lake. You, Deannie and Heather walk a lake all the time, don't you (Wascana)? I quickly realized you were talking about the reunion & laughed out loud. I've been in August since you put it up Ed. I'll have to go back to July and see if I missed anything.
I thought you were serious, Ed, about walking a lake. You, Deannie and Heather walk a lake all the time, don't you (Wascana)? I quickly realized you were talking about the reunion & laughed out loud. I've been in August since you put it up Ed. I'll have to go back to July and see if I missed anything.
Okay, I have another of those quizzes that can be done by doing a bit of hunting on the internet. It is titled: "Better Known As". The clues are the birth names of well-known actors, authors and singers. We have to come up with the names these famous people are better known as.
Do you know any of them without having to "peek"? I know only one.
The deadline is September 7
1. Eric Blair
2. Farookh Bulsara
3. Marion Morrison
4. John Deutschendorf
5. Doris von Kapplehoff
6. David Daniel Kominski
7. Gordon Sumner
8. Nicholas Coppola
9. Vincent Furnier
10.Frederick Austerlitz
11.Reginald Dwight
12.Mary Ann Evans
13.Dino Crocetti
14.Virginia McMath
15.James Leslie Mitchell
16.Hector Hugh Munro
17.James Scott Baumgarner
18.Samuel Longhorne Clemens
19.David Robert Jones
20.Issur Danielovitch Demsky
21.Ilyena Mironov
22.Richard Starkey
23.Mary O'Brien
24.Arthur Stanley Jefferson
25.Richard Walter Jenkins
Happy hunting!
Lucy
18. MARK TWAIN
I think Marion Morrison is John Wayne and Mary Ann Evans may be George Eliot, and like you, Lucy I knew Mark Twain. Other than that, I will have to visit the Internet.
!. GEORGE ORWELL
2. FREDDY MERCURY
3. JOHN WAYNE
4. JOHN DENVER
5. DORIS DAY
6. DANNY KAYE
7. STING
8. NICOLAS CAGE
9. ALICE COOPER
10. FRED ASTAIRE
11. ELTON JOHN
12. GEORGE ELIOT
13. DEAN MARTIN
14. GINGER ROGERS
15. LEWIS GRASSIC GIBBON
16. SAKI
17. JAMES GARNER
18. MARK TWAIN
19. DAVID BOWIE
20. KIRK DOUGLAS
21. HELEN MIRREN
22. RINGO STARR
23. MARY O’BRIEN???
24. STAN LAUREL
25. RICHARD BURTON
Gosh, that was quick, BJ. Funny how I thought I should have recognized some of them as I entered their names on our entry form. Many of them kept their first names, too.
Lucy
23. DUSTY SPRINGFIELD
Signing in for reunion updates as requested by Christine following our first meeting. Vic
I'm usually bad at these quizzes but this time I knew John Wayne, Nicolas Cage, Mark Twain & Ringo Starr. Not bad, eh? Vic, I want to phone a couple of people and send one more email b4 I start using the blog for reunion updates. Be back soon. (-:hris
Hi Vic! Hi Chris! The pre-reunion gathering has begun on the blog. Cheers!
Louise
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CARTER!
Whenever we see you on Facebook with your mom and dad and we think you must be one of the most-loved two-year-olds in the world.
T his is your day to
W in the hearts
O f family and friends.
Have fun on your second birthday!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
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Just a note to let you know I've sent another family email about continuing most of our reunion news right here on the blog. Other than occasional group emails we should be able to come here as planned. Please leave a comment so that we know you are with us. Love (-:hristine
Got it!
Therese was here.
I'm here, too. I forgot to mention that the Thursday gathering for us kids would suit me, too. I'm in favor of whatever works for all of us.
Louise
Hey family
Remember...If you have a song you would like to sing on Saturday and you need me to play piano, let me know any time before August 23, 2014.
Love,
Marty
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB!
According to our Book of Days, this 75th birthday is a DIAMOND event in your life. Congratulations!
You can be sure that, later today, we will be raising a toast in your honor. We have a fine, single-malt scotch from our favorite distillery on the Isle of Islay. We save it for occasions just like this one, when someone special in our lives is celebrating something special in his. Cheers! May you enjoy many happy returns of this day.
Lots of love,
Louise and David
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUSTIN!
August is a good month for birthdays in your family. It's not so long ago that everyone was celebrating Jacob's 18th. Now, today, you are 21. Congratulations!
The sun is shining brightly here in St. Andrews as we head into another weekend. We hope your day is every bit as warm and that your birthday celebrations are just the beginning of a weekend of fun with family and friends. Enjoy!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
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Here's a quiz with a difference. They're looking for a word that can be combined with each of the 3 words shown in each set.
eg: BOUND, THUNDER, WINDOW
The answer is STORM (stormbound, thunderstorm and storm-window)
1. GARDEN, HALF, REEL
2. BENCHER, OUT, CHAT
3. HOLDER, STALL, HOUSE
4. BLANKET, SHIRE, BOX
5. DEAD, FRIES, CHIP
6. PARING, GREEN, CLOTH
7. BED, POT, SHOW
8. CALL, COME, KNIT
9. LOSE,REMOTE, TAKE
10.GOLF, MASTER, ROOT
11.MATTER, HOUND, LAG
12.ROOTS, LEMON, WIDOW
13.BOAT, ROUGH, MARTIN
14.KEY, HARBOUR, STROKE
15.DIGGER, FOOLS, PLATE
16.PRINT, FIRST, HOLD
17.CAP, HOUSEMAID'S, DEEP
18.HORSE, PIG, MONGER
19.MARK, WASTE, SCRAPE
20.SOUP, SWEET, NUT
21.GARDEN, SINK, RANGE
22.HOT, SEEING, PEPPER
23.HOUSE, MOVING, HAT
24.BLACK, FOOTBALL, FORK
25.GLOVE, HUNT, HOUND
26.HOLE, PUSH, HOOK
27.GANG, WATCH, STITCH
28.BARLEY, DIVER, BUTTON
29.SCOTCH, MILK, FINGERS
30.EYED, STEAK, BALD
We have until September 29 to return our entry form. Funds raised go to the Newburgh Parish Church.
Lucy
17. KNEE
20. PEA
25. FOX
2. BACK
6. CHEESE
12. GRASS
14. MASTER
15. GOLD
18. IRON
22. RED
26. BUTTON
9. CONTROL
4. HORSE
5. POTATO
7. GARDEN
8. CLOSE
27. CHAIN
24. PITCH
28. PEARL
29. BUTTER
11. GREY
13. HOUSE
16. HAND
21. KITCHEN
10. CLUB
19. LAND
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LEN!
Well, we have wakened to a cool, wet day that could well be warning us that autumn is just around the corner. We won't let the cold and rain stop us from sending warm wishes your way today.
Maybe Saskatchewan has a nice weekend in store for you. We hope so. Anyway, enjoy your birthday celebrations with family and friends. Here's to many happy returns of this day. Cheers!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY!
Congratulations on this SILVER celebration in your life. We hope the day sparkles for you - bringing back memories of 25 good years and pointing ahead to a glowing future.
Here in St. Andrews we'll be toasting your health, happiness and prosperity. May you have many joyful returns of this day. Cheers!
Warm wishes and lots of love,
Louise and David
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1. BACK
3. SHOWER
So, BJ, we have BACK for an answer to both #1 and 2. Shall I leave it that way or should we look for a better fit for one of the two sets?
We still need answers to #23 and #30, too.
Lucy
Hi Lucy,
I didn't realize that 1 and 2 had the same answer. I think we should look for a better one for either set. I'll also look at 23 and 30 again.
Could 23 be PARTY?
And if there is such a thing as an eagle steak, No. 30 could be EAGLE.
The Grumbling Gourmet says--"The Eagle--possibly the best steak sandwich in the world." I think the pub is called the Eagle.
How about WHEEL for no. 1
Those last 3 answers work perfectly! Thanks, BJ.
Another quiz is completed for entry into the draw for a 10 Pound gift voucher. We have yet to win but we're having fun trying.
Lucy
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KELLY!
You and Len are probably still in celebration mode following his birthday, five days ago. We hope there's more fun in store for you as you turn 54 today.
Here in St. Andrews you'd be forgiven for thinking it was one of those damp February days you spent here with us, a few years ago. Maybe the sun is shining on you in Saskatchewan, adding warmth and beauty to your special day? We'll drink to that!...and to many more happy returns of this day.
Cheers and lots of love,
Louise and David
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAREN!
Greetings from us in Scotland where we are having to turn up the heat on this cold summer's day. But we won't let the weather put a damper on our celebration of your August 22nd birthday.
No, indeed, before night closes in on us, we'll be raising a warm toast to your good health and happiness. Here's to you at 52! May the year ahead of you be one of the best ever.
Lots of love,
Louise and David
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Hi Louise, Some of our mornings feel like Fall but the August days have been reaching into the 30's (as usual). 'Quite glorious. (-:
Hi Christine, I was pretty sure that Regina would not be experiencing cold, damp weather like we are having on Scotland's east coast.
Thanks for sending some of the warmth and glory our way via the blog. Have a lovely day.
Louise
Thank you Louise,
It is so nice to have family wish me a happy birthday from another continent. I wish I could send you some of our warm weather.
Love,
Karen
Oh, Karen, I wish you could send us some of your warm weather, too. On the other hand, our single-malt scotch provides a warmth all of its own. Cheers! Continue to enjoy your sunny Alberta birthday.
Love, Louise
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHRIS!
Congratulations! You're not likely to see this blog greeting yourself but maybe someone in the family will pass it along to you. You and your family are in our thoughts today.
We're sure that Jamie and Tess will do something special to celebrate your 36th birthday. Here in St. Andrews, we'll be joining in with our own toast ... to fun with family and friends today and throughout the coming year. Cheers!
Love and best wishes,
Louise and David
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PIPER!
S uch an occasion makes
E veryone want to wish you a
V ery happy and
E xciting birthday
N ow that you are SEVEN!
Have fun today.
Love and warm wishes,
Louise and David
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Hi Lucy,
I love your birthday greetings, and check every day to see who is currently being celebrated.
Thanks, BJ
I like knowing who is celebrating too. Thank goodness for Bob's calendar!
Today it's Piper's turn and I am remembering the first picture I ever saw of her and Dehlia in pumpkin outfits, dressed for Hallowe'en. Mom showed it to me and she cherished those two girls as if they were her own.
Love the feedback!
Lucy
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOU!
Congratulations! There's something special about the number 65. Maybe we connect it to retirement age or perhaps it confirms our status as seniors, entitling us to all kinds of discounts.
Anyway, Lou, what makes 65 special today is YOU! We were lucky enough to start the celebrations with you way back in May when you came to St. Andrews for the ultimate golf experience. We hope today is the "icing on the cake" of a very good year. May you get to enjoy many happy returns of your August 27th birthday.
Cheers and lots of love,
Louise and David
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Thanks Louise, and I must say that your hospitality back in May was phenomenal! The golf really was secondary.
What a nice thing to say, Lou! (To be honest, I felt that way myself about the golf being secondary. But then, I don't even play the game.)
Love, Louise
PS: I hope your birthday celebrations are still going strong. Cheers!
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
A brother is a friend given by Nature. ~Jean Baptiste Legouve
Happy Birthday Lou.
Love,
ME and Bob xoxo
trying to sign in
I'm trying to get in
Yahtzee!!!! i believe i got in, looking forward to being part of the blog
Well, Mike, it looks like you were three times lucky. Welcome back to the blog!
Love those quotes, Mary Ellen. Imagine! Nature gifted us seven times over with such friends.
Lucy
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TIM!
Yours is the second birthday celebration this week for the MacDonald family. You and Piper could even share the same cake if you added several candles to Monday's leftovers.
Anyway, enjoy your mid-week birthday. We certainly intend to do our share of celebrating in your honor. Have fun with family and friends. May the year ahead be an especially good one for you.
Cheers and best wishes.
Louise and David
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELISABET!
S even candles light your cake and
E veryone's around to cheer a
V ery special girl named
E lisabet with surprises,
N ew things and warm wishes.
Have a wonderful day with your family and friends.
Lots of love,
Louise and David
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Hey everybody, how bout those Roughriders, will they be 8-1 after the labour day game?
I just want to say that...Karen and I always look forward to receiving our Barker Bugle. This month, we really enjoyed the article titled "On Cursive Writing".
The "Blog" is amazing. It reaches anywhere in the world and connects us all instantly, but to experience Louise's handwriting is simply "Out Of This World".
Love,
Marty
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