ShiloBrats Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Bill Gillespie
From: AB/BC
E-mail: bgillespie@shaw.ca

Comments:
Michael, in support of Floyd's comments, thank you for your very poignant comments regarding the "thread" that binds us ShiloBrats!

I had commented quite some time ago, that during my long career as a pilot flying back and forth across Canada, on a clear day, I would gaze down upon that " postage stamp in the middle of the Canadian Prairie" and muse how such a tiny geographical location could impact so many lives in so many ways.

Again, thank you for you capturing the essence of that thought!

Merry Christmas to all of us connected to the "postage stamp on the Canadian Praires".

Added: December 22, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Floyd Turner
From: Spruce Grove

Comments:
One of most intersting posts I've seen here in a while, Michael. Downright poetic. I remember you, but you were a few years younger than me. Funny how that differece in grade or age used to be so important when we were young. Best of the season to you!

Added: December 20, 2016

Submitted by
Name: michael powell
From: winnipeg, manitoba
E-mail: michaelpowell13@live.com

Comments:
Last night a vivid dream about rows of old neglected houses entered a most welcomed sleep;i hadn't soundly for a couple of nights. The houses resembled the duplexes most armed forces families lived in, in that dream they were not in the shape of a crown, but lined up in rank and file--and bathed in a moody kodak gray/brown tone. They were definitely located on a dry grass prairie and i thought of camp shilo,which must still haunt the memories of many.
What is it about those places where we lived, learned who we are and left us with the indelible imprint that will wake old nearly forgotten images of our youthful spirits. Time our friend and master gives us to reflect on some of the best and often rewarding meetings, if only in a dream.
To all the army brats who made life bearable for a teenager who never felt that he "fit-in" thank you so much. It so sad to see those names on the site who will not tread on the mud again but are remembered by those love and maintain them.
Those houses looked to be empty and forgotten--but in my mind they are filled with friendship,understanding and kindness. Pray for the peace all beings yearn for and deserve. Thank heaven for the music we shared in that postage stamp of a place in the middle of the canadian prairie.

Added: December 19, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Turk
From: Victoria
E-mail: mturk204@shaw.ca

Comments:
I want everyone to have a great Christmas and very safe 2017.
Cheers

Added: December 18, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Karen Pollock
From: Winnipeg
E-mail: damumkaren@hotmail.com

Comments:
Welcome to Shilobrats, Arna. I was living in Shilo in the mid-60's when Lundy's Lane was being built. I thought the new occupants were so lucky to be living in these modern new houses, and the rest of us had these old houses from the 50's. Now Lundy's Lane has been around over 50 years, and there are new houses replacing many of the ones our generation lived in. Let your armybrat friends know about this site so you all can get re-acquainted like people our age have done. :!clap:

Added: December 1, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Arna McElrevy
From: Chilliwack Bc
E-mail: lamac1@shaw.ca

Comments:
Lived at Lundys Lane form 1980 to 1984. Enjoyed the people and the weather . Loved the Preairies

Added: November 26, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Bill Gillespie

Comments:
Doug & Bill : Great to hear from you two guys...the Crypt Kickers send their regards! I think of you both as I accompany my grandsons on their Halloween rounds.....the Monster Mash still rules!

Added: November 17, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Doug J
From: Wpg
E-mail: doug.jordan@gmail.com

Comments:
My apologies to the two Bills, I missed Halloween this year. The celebration of the monster marsh lies on. My 5 year old granddaughter and I sing a duet. She sings backup to my monster mash. Quite an act.

Added: November 16, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Bill Brown
From: Kingston

Comments:
Sorry Bill; I was in hospital and read your comment back to me. I was surprised to see Doug did not carry on from there.

Added: November 14, 2016

Submitted by
Name: Dave Kearney
From: Aldergrove BC

Comments:
Time is affecting Remembrance Day. The numbers of attendants are increasing but the number of WW11 and Korea veterans has diminished. The old vets are being replaced by younger veterans, many in uniform wearing medals earned in Bosnia, Croatia, and Afghanistan. Today, my 10 year old grandson laid a wreath on behalf of War Amps. He is 62 years younger than me.

Added: November 11, 2016