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Vic Patterson

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Vic Patterson last won the day on January 11

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  • Birthday 14/03/1944

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    Grande Cache, Alberta, Canada.
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  1. Good reading, I would be six months old, and my late wife would be two months old. I'm surprised at the lack of news about the war, not the actual war but the effect it had, like rationing, coal rationing is about it. For sale items like proggy matts, (I remember helping make them) bantams etc, Five hens and a cockerel. The grateful person who's intention to go to prison was thankful to the Lady for the spirit the fine was paid!
  2. 1. In which decade did Coca-Cola start using Santa in their advertisements? 1920s 2. In the song Twelve Days of Christmas what is given on the 7th day? Seven Swans 3. How tall, plus or minus 25 feet, was the tallest cut Christmas tree? 221 feet. 4. How many Kings/wise-men does the bible say visited the baby Jesus? Three 5. What is the most popular meal for Christmas in Japan? KFC fried chicken. 6. In which European country might you receive gifts from a different ‘Yule Lad’ each night if you leave your shoes on the window-sill on each of the 13 days before Christmas? Iceland. 7. “Christmas won’t be Christmas without any presents” is the opening line in which classic British novel? “Little Woman” 8. Christmas won’t be Christmas in most Swedish households if the family don’t drop everything they are doing and gather around the TV at 2pm to watch who? Hmm 2pm? 3 pm it’s time for Donald Duck. 9. What does the acronym LED mean on ‘fairy lights’? Light Emitting Diode (I knew that one) 10. For almost 70 years, which British city has received a gift of a Christmas tree from the Norwegian city of Bergen to show gratitude for its friendship during WW2? The Toon. 11. What Christmas gift did Harry Potter receive from the Dursleys in ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’? 50p piece 12. Which famous scientist was born 25 December 1642? Isaac Newton. 13. Under which sign of the Zodiac was he born? Capricorn 14. In which ocean can you find Christmas island? Indian Ocean 15. Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen. On what date did he look out? December 26th 16. In 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Christmas as a season to be jolly and ….. what else? Be jolly careful, especially with elderly relatives.. 17. In the Christmas song ‘Away in a Manger’, the cattle are lowing. Does this mean that they are: a) lying down? b) chewing the cud? Or c) making a noise? C, Making a noise. 18. In the film ‘Home Alone’, where did Kevin’s family travel to for Christmas? Paris. 19. In the song ‘Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer’, what is the name of Rudolph’s dad? Rankin/Bass, Donner, or GoodTimes Blitzen! 20. Studies show that the average American gains 3 lbs in weight between December 24 and January 6. True or false? True. One more movie to watch "It's a wonderful life" Merry Christmas everyone.
  3. Congratulations, a very well deserved award, your work is greatly appreciated by so many. Thank you and Merry Christmas.
  4. Thank you Alan, Merry Christmas to you and yours, Merry Christmas to all members.
  5. I see there are several print shops nearby, might I suggest requesting a quote for a certificate explaining it's purpose, possibly getting break promoting their service on the certificate. For the work TFOWC did I would contribute towards the cost.
  6. Posted somewhere would be great because of scheduling especially weekends and holidays. Thank you Mal.
  7. A great suggestion Alan, I was truly impressed with the cemetery last year, a lot of work must have gone into it. I have had relatives visit it this year who were very impressed. Because I don't have anyone living locally has anyone thought of marking the lanes and rows, giving a 1 by A grid to assist giving directions. (I did this for my relatives)
  8. Definitely same scarf with added white trim, added "Merry Christmas" and a missing or white eye!
  9. After the way the past development has gone I would be concerned about the extension to five year from the usual three years! I wasn't able to see how it was to connect to the grid, otherwise a good project.
  10. -7c and snowing! Yes most of the fires are out Alan, a few are still burning but not causing any problems. Everyone has returned to their homes, at least those who didn't loose them in the fires, and finally the smoke has gone, I think! I'll check when it stops snowing. Like yourselves we have just had some high winds, I hope they were the ones we usually get at Halloween! It was a beautiful fall.
  11. I still use my Vista, has there been an upgrade? I do prefer Apple products now.
  12. A little off topic, sorry. Re. your computer Alan, I too maintain my "Vista" computer because of the old programs etc, (photo editing, printing options) I also bought a new PC but only use it to keep it updated! I hate the newer Windows, (anything newer than Vista) I usually transfer anything I need by using a flash drive and an external hard drive. I now use Apple products whenever possible, MacAir etc, which accepts the flash drive and external hard drive. Oh for a good photo editing program.
  13. Hi Alan, All is well here in GC I’d raining today, but there are still lots of fires around, mostly under control but many are not, Hay river was recently evacuated 1,500 km, (pop 4,000 mostly indigenous ) now its Yellowknife pop about 20,000. That’s a lot of people to move 1,500 km, very few gas station etc, (definitely no charging stations1) those without transportation are flown out including hospital patients and old folk. Edmonton and Calgary are making reception centres. Many come to GC because of family or other ties. Edson (10,000)and Drayton Valley (8,000)have been evacuated a few times? 2016 Fort McMurray pop 88,000 burnt down, again a very remote city, it’s been a tough year because of a dry spring , British Columbia are going through the same but a little later which helps the fire fighters a bit. Unfortunately several fire fighters have lost their lives. Travel distance and driving time is the first big difference we noticed coming to Canada, it’s a long distance between anywhere and nowhere but what a view! Wildfire status | Alberta.caAlbertahttps://www.alberta.ca › wildfire-status'Driving through embers': Hay River family flees wildfires in ...CBChttps://www.cbc.ca › news › canada › north › driving-...
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