ShiloBrats Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: roberta

Comments:
Dave, never considered myself an "outsider" but call it as you wish. Lived in Shilo from 1961-1973. Gary and I lived down the road from one another and hung out when we could. Althiugh, he would never say anything about being referred to as a large cartton character, I knew that he liked when I called him Gary. Hopefully, he is CEO of some conglomerate and wonder who calls him "Porky" I dated the star quarterback, got rescued from more scrapes than I care to remember by Jim Simmons. Was later married in St. Barbara's church and my reception was sponsored by Gord McGonigle at the country club. So, if that makes me an "outsider" I still have many fond memories of my Shilo experience.

Added: January 25, 2007

Submitted by
Name: edie
From: Gand Manan

Comments:
I've just received an email from Tanis Brown letting me know that her brother passed away early this morning; he has been very ill for some time. Let's please keep Tanis and her family in our hearts and prayers today. Thank-you.

Added: January 25, 2007

Submitted by
Name: mark schiller
From: Delta

Comments:
Nice slide show but I remember the snow being a lot deeper in the sixties.

Added: January 24, 2007

Submitted by
Name: djordan
From: winnipeg

Comments:
View a slide show, by a Manitoba photographer known only as "Larry" and showing Manitoba's Winter Wonderland, at the Sixtie's Shilobrats site.

Added: January 19, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Bill Brown
From: Kingston On
E-mail: brat2@cogeco.ca

Comments:
Hello all you brats out there!!!

Some time ago now Faye sent out a requestion for donations to keep this web site going. So far donations have been slow to come in.

SO I AM REMINDING YOU TO GET YOUR DONATION IN IF YOU WANT THIS WEB SITE TO KEEP GOING. SEND YOU DONATION THE FOLLOWING WAY.

As many of you know,
san exclusive Ottawa Royal Bank account was set up in 2002. The account number is #5039664, transit #00084, and you can make your donation at any time directly into this account, which will only be accessed to deposit contributions, and to pay the site maintenance costs. (yes, I know it is in my name, but that is because they won�t let us name the account Shilobrats unless we register ourselves as an organization; so you have to make out the cheque to Faye Linseman, but feel free to inscribe Shilobrats in the memo line, deposit it at your closet Royal branch, and if you want a receipt, I will give one to you electronically. Please note some branches prefer to deposit cash rather than cheques to a third party account; don�t ask me why.) If you prefer to mail a cheque (and it seems easier that way), my address is 10 Northgate Street, Ottawa Ontario K2G6C7. I will be happy to deposit it for you and acknowledge the deposit by email.

Any questions feel free to email me at FayeLinseman@rogers.com.
Your Shilo friend,
Faye Helgason �69

We need donations from all age groups to keep the site going.

Bill

Added: January 17, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Otterkins

Comments:
Roberta, we knew his name well. "Porky" was not a name of derision, but one of affection and he gladly accepted it. He was a very gentle man with a big heart. He was well liked and it was an honour to be considered his friend. You could not have asked for a better one. Outsiders called him Gary. We called him Porky, and I'm quite certain that when we meet him again that he will insist on being addressed by that name. I should know. I accidentally broke his leg pushing him off a hill while tobogganing. Did he get ticked off? Nope. He still called me pal and we dragged him 5 miles over the ranges back to the base hospital.

Added: January 15, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Roberta
From: Nova Scotia

Comments:
I viewed the 60's pictures. Always the elite. But when I viewed the last pic, I saw the name "Porky" Pottinger. Never did I call him "Porky" as I would not hang that tag on my brother or son. His name is Gary January 13 152.163.100.137

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Submitted by
Name: doug jordan
From: winnipeg

Comments:
Edie's newest. Remember the bowling alley? I was a pinboy there once and only once. I valued my life too much to continue. Go to Sixtie's Shilobrats.

Added: January 11, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Tim J Parsons
From: Brandon MB
E-mail: tjplaura@mts.net

Comments:
Hope to see alot of you at the next school reunion in Aug.07 till then safe travels and always.

Added: January 2, 2007

Submitted by
Name: Mel & Judy Rioux
From: Victoria BC
E-mail: mrioux@shaw.ca

Comments:
Haven't had a chance to view the Guestbook since well before Christmas, so I see there is lots of news. Congrats, Doug Jordan, on becoming a 1st time grandpa! As Bill Brown said, it truly is a wonderful experience. Mel & I have 3; Jackson-5, Olivia-3, and Jordyn (girl)-2 1/2. They are beautiful little people and oh so very smart! Take after their Pepere & Grammy, no doubt (tee hee)! Here's wishing you and yours a peaceful and wonderful 2007 with family & friends. The Rioux door in Victoria is open to any Shilo friends who care to visit, although if this rain keeps coming, we may float out to the Pacific! We've already had, in just these first 2 days of January, half the rain we'd normally have for the month. My feet are becoming webbed!

Added: January 2, 2007