FACES OF CANADA: COCKTAIL CULTURE...Pt 2...Toronto

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March 14th 2015

Published: March 14th 2015

CANADA: COCKTAIL CULTURE...Pt 2...Toronto. My grandmother Edith Weekes was the first woman to graduate in medicine in Newfoundland. Her father was the local mayor and magistrate...presided over his own trial for smuggling. And yes...he got off! My great uncle Cyril stowed away on a ship from Oz and on being discovered was made cabin boy. On arriving in Canada he spawned many Muirs in that pion... Read Full Entry

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14th March 2015

RJT
Rachael

Canadian Christmas
It must have been a really special Christmas to share with Simon in Toronto and see everything that he has achieved. Not to mention the chance to keep enjoying more of the fantastic Canadian hospitality!

14th March 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Canadian Christmas
But not a white Christmas Rachael nor mind numbingly cold. That was saved for USA, much to our surprise. It's great to see a taste of the country some relatives of mine call home.

14th March 2015

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

One for the future
Niagara falls has been on the bucket list for a while now. Been thinking about going there a couple of times but still haven't made it. Good to hear that it was worth it/Ake

14th March 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

One for the future
Niagara was truly awesome Ake. But if you go remember its the Canadian side that is truly spectacular.

14th March 2015

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Yes, we did share a bottle of your ice wine...
Great to see that Simon has found a home with such good friends and a place to display his craft.

14th March 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Yes, we did share a bottle of your ice wine...
Yes I remember Bob around your table sharing USA hospitality. Isn't travelling grand? Visiting family and friends spread across this big bright world.

15th March 2015

Josevich
Josevich

truth
I admire your candidness with the Muslim cleric. Most of us would skirt the issue to not offend, be polite or politically correct or whatever. Or maybe just scared to get attacked

15th March 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

truth
Thank you for your well phrased comment Harold. Denise thought I may get criticism from those who think this topic should not be broached at all. However, it is easy to dismiss the impact of a fanatic on society by calling the person mentally ill...it is much harder to dismiss...if the fanatic is not.

15th March 2015

His Dudeness
Ralf Kreuze

Talented son
Must come from the parents ;)

15th March 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Talented son
Thanks for reading and commenting Ralf. Simon's successes are a product of being a showman, an excellent work ethic and enduring the highs & lows that life serves him. Amazing what can be achieved if you believe in yourself and work really hard. Canada has been a good place for him.

18th March 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Canadien cocktails and culture
Dangerous Dave here......fun reading your blog from "up north." Canada is a great country with wonderful people. Looking forward to seeing more with MJ. It was great to see the pictures of Simon and everyone as we'd heard the stories from you both. Cheers!

18th March 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Canadian cocktails and culture
Thanks Dangerous One. Glad we finally made it to see Simon in Canada and could take the pics and tell the stories to prove it.

21st March 2015

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Love it
Squeeze all the fun you can out of life. MJ

21st March 2015

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Love it
Thanks MJ, I actually overcame my fear of heights and joined in on the glass looking down. That's a first!

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