Comments: For those new to ShiloBrats, the references to the Monster Mash are an annual Halloween ritual in the Guestbook still haunted by one of the most memorable Halloween parties ever, held in 1964 in the PEHS gym. You will see some photos from it in the Sixties section. The highlight of the night was an awesome stage performance of the hit song Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers. The song is narrated by a mad scientist whose monster, late one evening, rises from a slab to perform a new dance. The dance becomes "the hit of the land" when the scientist throws a party for other monsters.
The mad scientist is this case was Shilobrat Doug Jordan, who provided the eerie but awesome voice to the stage re-enactment of the song, a performance so memorable to anyone who was there, it's haunting memory is brought back to life every Halloween. Life Was Calling the monster then, next, Life Was Calling Doug Jordan. Check News Flash! for when the new Special Edition is posted.
Added: November 1, 2014
Submitted by Name: Crypt Kicker DJ From: cool Wpg
Comments: For my monster from his slab, began to rise And suddenly to my surprise
Added: October 31, 2014
Submitted by Name: Boris K. From: Transylvania
Comments: "It was a graveyard smash-it caught on in a flash"!
Added: October 31, 2014
Submitted by Name: Bill Brown
Comments: Sorry I am late: I WAS WORKING IN THE LAB LATE ONE NIGHT WHEN MY EYES BEHELD AN ERIE SITE!
Comments: Doug J. & Bill B.: sorry, old friends-but once again it's time to do the " Monster Mash" !
Added: October 30, 2014
Submitted by Name: Jamie Chartrand From: Royston, Comox Valley, BC E-mail: jghchart@telus.net
Comments: Good Job. I had lost the link for a while. Was checking today to see what was new. Glad to see the website is still active.
Added: October 25, 2014
Submitted by Name: Gary White (John) From: Edmonton City of Chumps E-mail: 1grfield@gmail.com
Comments: Hello everyone. I have really fond memories of my time in Shilo, 73-77. I have been back a couple times just for a few hours really. Seems much smaller now somehow. Anyway, I am hoping to make contact with some friends. looking for Sandy and Michael Carleton, both now living in Brandon as far as I know. Thank you.
Comments: Happy Turkey day everyone and enjoy the time with your family and friends. Cheers Turk
Added: October 13, 2014
Submitted by Name: FRED ALLEN From: VETERAN'S WING - SUNNYBROOK HOSPITAL - TORONTO E-mail: cfallen@rogers.com
Comments: As Manager of the Shilo Goldeyes for the first three years of the club's existence, I have a number of stories that will be of interest to all of those great people who contributed to this successful venture. My first story relates to the selection of the name for the club. As all Manitobans know, the Goldeye is a fish caught in Lake Winnipeg and is regarded as somewhat of a delicacy. The was a natural choice for a name for our club but it was not the only name considered. I had a name that I strongly supported. It came from a project I was working on with American gunners to develop a computerized fire control system for gun positions. A fellow officer had the assignment of developing an amphibious vehicle to transport the computerized command post; one that would be capable of "swimming" short distances. It was called "THE BOBCAT" and I thought that this water-tight vehicle gave us the perfect name for our swim club. I was saved from significant embarrassment though, when just before we decided on a name, the "Bobcat" had its first test run ..... and it sank!!
Comments: On Saturday Sep 27th, I had one of the nicest surprises of my life. My older son came to my room telling me that there would be a surprise guest. A few minutes later my younger son arrived and introduced our guest - it was LYNN DAVIS who I had not seen since I left Shilo in 1964. Lynn is now a grandmother, almost a Senior Citizen and has led a very positive life, making the right decisions at the right time. Perhaps all of those hours in the swimming pool provided the discipline to make those decisions. We had a wonferful day reminiscing and exchanging photos. Her one big question was "Where is Jim McMeeken?" Can anybody help us out on that one??
As I often say, "I have many more days behind me than I have ahead of me" and, as I approach the twilight of my life, it is so wonderfully gratifying to know that I have had an impact on the lives of some I have met along the way .... especially an exceptional individual like Lynn Davis.
If there are other Goldeye "alumni" out there who would like to make an old veteran's day, please contact here on the site or via my email address.
And thank you all from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful site!!
Name: ShiloBrats
E-mail: shilobrats@shaw.ca
For those new to ShiloBrats, the references to the Monster Mash are an annual Halloween ritual in the Guestbook still haunted by one of the most memorable Halloween parties ever, held in 1964 in the PEHS gym. You will see some photos from it in the Sixties section. The highlight of the night was an awesome stage performance of the hit song Monster Mash by Bobby (Boris) Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers. The song is narrated by a mad scientist whose monster, late one evening, rises from a slab to perform a new dance. The dance becomes "the hit of the land" when the scientist throws a party for other monsters.
The mad scientist is this case was Shilobrat Doug Jordan, who provided the eerie but awesome voice to the stage re-enactment of the song, a performance so memorable to anyone who was there, it's haunting memory is brought back to life every Halloween. Life Was Calling the monster then, next, Life Was Calling Doug Jordan. Check News Flash! for when the new Special Edition is posted.