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  Mary Patricia Anne Hennessy September 20, 2013 at 7:45pm

  hi Ed.... I just saw something on my sister's-in-law page from a Kim Koski O'Brien who is also a friend of Jim Armstrong.   Are you related to her?
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  Ken Chahley April 6, 2013 at 8:04am

  Not to worry, Ed.... I just call it Old Timers. :)
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  Gordon Stewart September 2, 2012 at 6:52am

  Good morning ED sorry that you are not on face book and not able to join our group as it is one of the high lights on my computer talking to the guys and hearing some stories of the days in the 50 s and early 60 s, Anyway good to hear that you are doing ok  , When I first seen the 61 I thought you were going to tell me that was your age , I am now 78 and feel great I guess a little slower than I was  , You take care and lets try to keep in touch  Cheers Gord  
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  Gordon Stewart August 31, 2012 at 3:12pm

  Ed I can not see your name on Facebook , As I said before you must be on it to join RCN Alumni for us that served before 1968, It is only way to see your OLD buddies 
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  Gordon Stewart August 31, 2012 at 6:44am

  Hi Ed I just seen your name on GGVSM I signed that 3 years ago , Anyway recognized your name I am going to add your name to our group of RCN , This site is only for the OLD RCN their is only 168 members , Hopeful that you are on face book as that's were you will view it from How are you doing ?? hope this finds you well where in Ont are you living ?? Cheers Gord LSTD 2
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  John Helgason May 14, 2012 at 12:53am

  Well Edd me old son, Chief Kram would be proud of you and your gators, well turned out.Its hard to believe its been 53 years since we pounded that damn parade square but my body will confirm that time has gone by. 1959 is but memories but damn they are good ones. Let go all lines and fenders in, splice the main brace and hands to scran. Well I must let my salty collar down now and head back to my mick and lights out, thank God I dont have the middle. Dont pull the sticks from my rig now. Fair winds my friend, eight bells and Im out of here.

  Helgi
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  John Helgason April 21, 2012 at 9:38pm

  Try fitting in that uniform today me old sock, I couldnt get one leg into my bells today. Well, mayby not that bad, TTYL

  Helgi
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  John Helgason April 21, 2012 at 9:33pm

  Hey there me old trout, From the Seaway  and the Oasis  Taverns I send the echo's and lights flash of last call &10cent beer, Olands and later the sweet fragrance of the finest wines, Zing. Instant stupid was the cry. The gals of the OLympic Gardens, the Seagull Club (Halifax's finer hotel and dance hall for young sailors on a weekend of liberty and fine drinking.)Many happy hours were spent in these and other establishments in those days. Today I would be hard pressed to stay up late eneough walk out on the dance floor let alone find a fine lady to take out there with me.I had the sad lack of pleasure to go see Cornwallis one more time and I was appauled by what has happened there. The main gate is a disaster and fallen down, The diaze is in total disrepair and abused badly with the parade square covered in lumber from the mill established in the drill shed. I stood with tears in my eyes as I thought back in time 53 years years ago, when I was in the Royal Guard and standing for hours at attention in front of the old clock tower with the Guard PO's, Po2 Russel and Po1 Jamieson walking amongst us with blakies clicking and hell about to bust loose. Commadore Budge paid us a unannounced visit and started a fire in the boat house to see how long it would take the rounds men and fire hall to take action. As I stood there the ghost of CPO Kram stood with me with fire and tears in his eyes with what they had done to "HIS DOMAIN." But, I digress: I wear the biking gear today for two reason !. My wife doesnt see me as "The Chief"" and controls most situations with the authority of the "Buffer" and 2. Its what I do these days and it keeps me young. It felt good writting this as it has brought back lots of good memories of yesterday and one of the most exciting and interesting period of my life.To all those matlos out there, Fair winds, low seas and keep the powder dry. Let go all lines, bring in fenders and full speed ahead. TTYL   Helgi
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  John Reginald Marriott August 23, 2011 at 11:06am

  That is a 43lb Spring caught of sooke, west coast of Van Island, also Ed I remember that switch panel at Shelbourne, we had to be so carful when switching power plants to remain at 6o cycles.
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  John Reginald Marriott August 22, 2011 at 10:18pm

  Hi Ed, I went to Shebourne in Sept 62 as a kilic stoker and left April 63, I was the mess president for that time as well. Discharged may 63. Just went back there this year to see the place and found it all closed, building still there but nothing going on. also cornwallis is a disater.

  We did have a good time then. Now I am back on the west coast in Chemainus Van Island

  Nice to talk old times

  john