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guestbook volume #3

Here is where you can find old friends, relatives, neighbours - and have them find you. A meeting place for Nova Scotia Ex-pats - for those who moved away and those who didn't. And if you wish, you can also tell the world how much you enjoy browsing the Highway7.com Ezine.

Make sure you also check the other volumes of our guestbook. You'll be glad you did.
 

Name:

Carolyne Hadley

City:

Ridgetown Ontario

e-mail:

Hometown:

Guysborough NS

Away since:

1977 off and on

Comment:
I have been in Ridgetown since 92...yeeha.
Very exciting....not.
I work for an automotive company, our claim to fame is the Dodge Viper....we build the frame, dash and sport bar. I am going home July 3 for 2 weeks. Business and pleasure finally going to break down and sell my little lot of property overlooking Chedabucto Harbour.

Since I have lived on both coasts would like to know if any of my old friends are on the net. Well yes Elaine I know you are. So write sometime.

Sun Jun 29 1997

Name:

George and Polly McDougall

City:

Calgary, Alta

e-mail:

Hometown:

Kings Co. N.S.

Comment:
Retired. Got computer as gift for 50th anniversary. Late starting but eager to learn. Relatives mostly in Kentville/Berwick area.. Usually make it home every year or two. Part time residents of La Jolla, Ca. Once a "Bluenose", always a "Bluenose" . Will chat anytime, most any subject. Enjoy browsing the net.
Tue Jun 24 1997

Name:

Peyton McIntyre

Comment:
Married to June McCormick, 3 children, 5 grand children like to hear from old friends, working in forest industry as a millwright.
Mon Jun 23 1997

City:

Grande Prairie, Ab

e-mail:

Hometown:

Glace Bay

Name:

Chris Cook

City:

Victoria, B.C.

e-mail:

Hometown:

Halifax

Comment:
Well....what can I say?
I'm like most haligonians, you can take the boy out of nova scotia, but you can't take nova scotia out of the boy!!
I've been out here in victoria (they call it the land of granola because it's full of nuts and flakes!!) for 8 years now and still have a hard time meeting people and making freinds!
Very COLD climate here for being so warm if you know what I mean!
I took my wife to the north end of halifax for out honeymoon...everyone thought I was nuts!
There's nothin' like a down home lobser boil!!
Take care all!
Sun Jun 22 1997

Name:

Bernie Van Doninck

Comment:
I'm teaching English in Korea because there are no jobs for teachers in Nova Scotia or Canada for that matter - TAKE ME HOME!!! NOW!!!!!
Wed Jun 18 1997

City:

Kyungsang/Korea

e-mail:

Hometown:

New Waterford (CB)

Away since:

June 7/1997

Name:

Paula Mac Donald

Comment:
Hey, you fellow Capers. I'd love to hear from anyone from Cape Breton. I would love to hear if anyone knows the whereabouts of a "Joey Matheson", from Glace Bay. We were good friends years ago. Anyone else that may recognize the name, drop me a line. Love to hear from you!!!!!!!
Wed Jun 18 1997

City:

Toronto

e-mail:

Hometown:

Reserve Mines

Away since:

'83

Name:

Andrew Day

City:

Mississauga

e-mail:

IRC nick:

Andy

Hometown:

Jeddore

Away since:

Sept. 1966

Comment:
Well I still have family in Jeddore. My parents moved back three years ago to retire, Layton and Jeannine Day. I also have a brother living there, Ansell (aka) Al. He is getting married on August 23rd. 1997. I will be down for the wedding!!! I vist my parents about three times a year. I wish that I could move back, but I would have to win the lottery first!!!!! There is no place like it, to me it will allways be home!! I miss my Nova Scotia Home!!!!

Mon Jun 16 1997

Name:

Raymond Day

City:

Burlington, Ont.

e-mail:

Hometown:

Head of Jeddore

Away since:

1966

Comment:
Burlington is a beautiful city but it's not home. I finally got back two years ago(after 28 years) and have been able to visit my parents twice yearly now that I got rid of my "excess baggage". I'll be down in late Sept. or early Oct. just in time for the mackerel run.
I attended Eastern Shore Marine High, and would like to contact some of my old classmates as well as hockey and softball team mates.

Sun Jun 15 1997

Name:

Ron Russell

City:

Ottawa, Ont

e-mail:

Hometown:

Sheet Harbour (area)Lochaber Mines

Away since:

1968

Comment:
Went to Duncan McMillan High School until 1968. Joined the Military in 1969 and retired in 1995. I have since bought a house in Malay Falls (Sheet Harbour area) and hopefully will be returning there this summer or fall - spring at the latest.
Would appreciate hearing from anyone from that area to touch base with.
Wed Jun 11 1997

Name:

Laurie McClare

City:

Peachland, BC

e-mail:

Hometown:

Aylesford, NS

Away since:

1970

Comment:
Grad Acadia'66 & UNB 68. Retired and full time golfer in the Beautiful Okanagan Valley. Going home this summer to see my daughter Terry Merry, a nurse a Middleton Hospital and my grandkids
Fri Jun 6 1997

Name:

Norah Jewers

Comment:
Hi
my name is now wilkinson. i have three children, four grand children and one great grand child. i got married in 56 and am still married to the same sailor i married 41 years ago. hope to hear from some friends who i knew.
norah
Tue Jun 3 1997

City:

Hamilton Ont.

e-mail:

IRC nick:

Norah

Hometown:

Necum Teuch

Away since:

1955

Name:

Jeff Cochrane

City:

Calgary

e-mail:

IRC nick:

Dock

Hometown:

Windsor, N.S.

Away since:

1980

Comment:
Had some locals from Calgary here on the weekend (great people here in Alberta) got all the guitars and spoons out and had a great kitchen party. It was like singing with the angles. I am married and travel world wide in the interntional trade market.
Great idea this page .Have some good fun, EH
Tue Jun 3 1997

Name:

BAZIL JEWERS

City:

SUDBURY ONT

e-mail:

IRC nick:

baz

Hometown:

necum teuch

Away since:

1967

Comment:
i worked for a mining company inco for the past 30 yrs.
married with 4 children. i live in lively ontario a small town outside sudbury. looking forward to pension. It could be anytime now cause our company has a pension plan of 30 yrs an out. i also enjoy boating, fishing and camping.

Sat May 31 1997

Name:

robert harnish

Comment:
Lived on stanley st the north end of halifax.
joined the canadian army 1957 retired now after 25 yrs .
would like to hear from old friends.
Thu May 29 1997

City:

pembroke ont

e-mail:

IRC nick:

bob

Hometown:

halifax

Away since:

8 may 1957

Name:

Heidi Woods

City:

Delta, Ontario

e-mail:

IRC nick:

SMURF

Hometown:

Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia

Away since:

January 31st 1997

Comment:
Hi, it's me. if anyone does find my name ( friends, family etc.) i just want you to know that i miss you alot and that i'm doing pretty good. if you want to write me you can using my e-mail, or use my home address which is
box 103, Delta Ont K0E 1G0.
New friends are welcome. I'm enjoying my time here in the coutry, i have been doing quite a bit of work, going out for the evenings and over-all enjoying myself. N-E-Ways, hope to see you soon. Heidi
Wed May 28 1997

Name:

VERA Doutaz

Comment:
Daughter of Eugene Bellefontaine. Married to George Doutaz. Have 5 children,4 sons and 1 daughter. Would like to hear from anyone that might remember me.
Tue May 20 1997

City:

Victoria,BC

e-mail:

Hometown:

West Chezzetcook

Away since:

1956

Name:

Brian Burchell

City:

Vancouver, B.C.

e-mail:

IRC nick:

SLARTIBARTFAST

Hometown:

Sydney

Away since:

'93

Comment:
Ciad Mille felce!
Howzit goin eh? Gadday kiddies, gimmie a smoke! (it's an in joke)
Thought I'd add my name to this list of other forlorn creatures who emigrated, grudgingly, to more exotic climes.
I'm an Autocad operator, 35, and generaly a Cape Bretoner. Guess that's it my little barbarians.
Sayonara, Ciao, Au revoir, Veidersein, Barue, Take it Sleazy...
Brian
Mon May 19 1997

Name:

Ken Hutka

Comment:
Just happened to find this site by accident.Keep up the great work.Married with two children and working in Toronto as an electrician.Hello to all.
Sun May 11 1997

City:

Oshawa

e-mail:

Hometown:

Moose Head Halifax Co.

Away since:

1970

Name:

Jonathan C. Johnsen

Comment:
Never beento Nova Scotia before .Being the cold animal that I am I should like it there a lot. My son and I are going to travel around the Island a bit and check it out. See what there is to see...
Wed May 7 1997

City:

Nantucket,Mass.

e-mail:

Hometown:

Nantucket Mass.

Away since:

6/22/97

Name:

John Charles McNeil

City:

Prosser, WA

e-mail:

Hometown:

Cape Briton, NS

Away since:

1930's

Comment:
Trying to find relatives of John Charles McNeil, 1914 - 1948 who married Ellen Petrie in 1914 in Canada.

Their children were Maggie, Angus, James, Christie, Mary, John Charles, Peter and Henery.

Lived in Glace Bay NS in Cape Breton Co.

John's father was Angus McNeil of Scotland born in 1808 and married Christina in 1818 and lived in Grand Narrows area of Victoria County.

Angus & Christina's children were, Mary, Michael, Angus, John C., Hector, Sara, Mary and Alexander.

If anyone has information on these families or how to research that area for history please e-mail us.
Tue May 6 1997

Name:

Gwenna (Forrest) MacDonald

Comment:
What I wouldn't give for a Donair from Papa J's or maybe a beer from Monty's (assuming both are still in business). I work for a Company that sells prepaid long distance telephone cards. Do not have any children. Spend what little free time I have on the computer. Would love to communicate with fellow Sydney Miners/Cape Bretoners
Mon May 5 1997

City:

Toronto

e-mail:

Hometown:

Sydney Mines

Away since:

10 years

Name:

michael martin

Comment:
after university I tried the banks and eventually wound up joining the RCMP. Am presently in Calgary on the Commercial Crime Section working the stock markets. I, married with two boys. Very active in all sports with the boys and am involved with the major junior "A" hockey team here in Calgary.
Wed Apr 30 1997

City:

calgary, alta

e-mail:

Hometown:

bedford

Away since:

1980

Name:

BJ Moore

Comment:
Currently in visual communications at NSCAD, I am doing an intership at an agency in downtown Chicago. I am looking for Chicago's version of The Birdland, or Cafe Mokka/Ultrabar.
The radio stations here are great and so is the weather. Back in NS in 1998.
I gave my dog to a nice couple in Peggy's Cove. Hi Brody!
Mon Apr 28 1997

City:

Chicago, Illinois, US

e-mail:

Hometown:

Halifax

Away since:

April 1997

Name:

Ross Melanson

Comment:
Formerly from Dominion, My mother was an "Archie Alec" MacDonald from New Waterford...have many childhood chums and relatives across Canada...Would like to hear from them and also anyone who graduated from MacDonald HS in 1966. I went on to have a sucessful career in the US Army and am now retired from that.
In Boston,
Ross
Sun Apr 27 1997

City:

Boston

e-mail:

Hometown:

Dominion CB NS

Away since:

1961

Name:

Cynthia Sleigh

Comment:
Currently working in Ottawa. Miss home very much. Been away for over 2 years but, it seems like a life time. Can't wait to return.
Tue Apr 22 1997

City:

Ottawa

e-mail:

Hometown:

Oyster Pond (Eastern Shore)

Away since:

1994

Name:

Evelyn Hennessey

Comment:
Was transferred by the company I work for. My husband, Lyle, is from Reserve Mines, CB. I grew up in Dartmouth. My maiden name is Gavel. Miss home lots!!
Tue Apr 22 1997

City:

Calgary

e-mail:

Hometown:

Dartmouth, NS

Away since:

Transfered in Feb

Name:

MIKE CARRIGAN

Comment:
glad I found this location, hope to move back to cape breton someday.
Sun Apr 20 1997

City:

GRANDE CACHE AB.

e-mail:

Hometown:

NEWWATERFORD NS.

Away since:

SEPT.95

Name:

Valerie Purchase

Comment:
I was born and raised in Sydney Mines, CB and have been out west for 2.5 years. My husband is Rob Ivey who is from North Sydney, CB. I am working as an employment counsellor, Rob in construction. I'm glad I found this site!
Sun Apr 20 1997

City:

Prince George BC

e-mail:

Hometown:

Sydney Mines,NS

Away since:

1995

Name:

David Malay

Comment:
Transfered from Cgy to Van two and a half years ago,BC is a beautiful place but NS is home,except you can't golf there in Jan.
Sun Apr 20 1997

City:

Vancouver

e-mail:

Hometown:

Sheet Harbour

Away since:

1982

Name:

Rob Gillis

Comment:
I am from Sydney Mines, CB, but I lived in Eastern Passage for 7 years before getting transferred to Calgary. I moved here with my wife, Margarett (MacIntosh), and my two children, Logan and Rebecca.
Wed Apr 16 1997

City:

Calgary

e-mail:

Hometown:

Sydney Mines, CB

Away since:

transferred

Name:

Mike Shea

Comment:
Moved here from Halifax with my wife, Tracey (Smiley). I transferred with my company and plan to be around for awhile.
Wed Apr 16 1997

City:

Calgary

e-mail:

Hometown:

Halifax, NS

Away since:

transferred

Name:

Robin Lynn Rudderham

City:

WA. State "Evergreen State"

e-mail:

Hometown:

Cape Breton Island

Away since:

September '95

Comment:
Well..I can certainly relate to these people missing home. When I graduated in '94 I then moved on to St.Fxu for one short but fun year. I desperately wanted to move off the island "God's Country" as people always said. Boy..did I get the shock of my life. I had to grow up quick and I really miss having my wash done for me and my meals on the table. I spent a few years wishing I was someplace else other than Sydney Mines but now my dream is to just move back home and be close to my family and friends once again. The people are just not the same.. Maritimers can really party. So..as I sit in Computer Lab today.. I only wish I were home planning to go out tonight with my friends. What does a gal have to do to get an OLANDS here..:)
Sat Apr 12 1997

Name:

Darren McInnis

Comment:
I left Cape breton after attending ST.Micheal's High School.My entire family still lives in Glace Bay.I don't think you ever stop missing home.Take care!
Fri Apr 11 1997

City:

Vancouver

Hometown:

Reserve Mines

Away since:

1987

Name:

Wendy Burridge

City:

Cobram, Australia

e-mail:

Hometown:

Middleton

Away since:

1971

Comment:
I lived on the North Mountain, at Victoria Vale from 68 to 71, and went to Middleton Regional High School for grades 10 to 12. I'm now married to an Australian dairy farmer and after having been an occupational therapist for many years, am now a full time author. I'm working on some stories set in the Annapolis Valley at the moment and would love to hear from anyone I used to know.
Fri Apr 11 1997

Name:

Lawrence Leyte

Comment:
Lived in North Sydney till I moved to kitchener. I work for UNIROYAL-GOODRICH for 11 years.I try to visit every second year.
Wed Apr 9 1997

City:

Kitchener,Ont.

e-mail:

Hometown:

North Sydney

Away since:

1986

Name:

Eric Davis

Comment:
Joined RCAF in 1957, travelled a great deal. Moved to Calgary in 1968 and retired from Military and joined the Calgary police Service.
Currently working in Lacombe, AB, as a school resource officer. Manage to go "down home" most years to visit parents. Presently building a retirement home in the country near Lacombe.
Tue Apr 8 1997

City:

Lacombe, ab

e-mail:

Hometown:

Port Hawkesbury & Bayfield NS

Away since:

1957