Carol Whyte Sangwin

Unbelievable.

Carol Whyte and yours truly, April MacDonell, were roommates and friends in England during the mid seventies. We both worked at the Mayfair Hotel, which at the time was part of the 20 plus strong, Grand Metropolitan Hotel chain. We lived in a company hostel in Maida Vale, W9. I first lived with two young ladies from South America, one from Bolivia and the other from Columbia. If I recall one young lady was called Graciela Gutierrez Ayala. Carol had a vacancy in her room and I made my way from the three bed room to the two bed room. I know I had disappointed my south American friends, but it was time to move. Carol and I became fast friends despite the mix up with the breakfast cereal in the cardboard box on the floor (that's a story). After we returned to Canada and resumed our lives, I was a bridesmaid at Carol's wedding. I somehow got lost in the city and lost touch with Carol and her family.

And here is the reveal. Using glorious technology and Facebook, Carol found me. It has been over 30 years and the former roommates and friends have reunited via email--thus far. We only live a few km from each other. Plans ensue to meet. There is much more to tell, but for now here is a picture of Carol and her family. Carol with sons Evan, Jordan, Andrew, Caleb, daughter-in-law Ashley, Granddaughters Abby and Chloe and Carol's husband, Gary.

We are thinking about you Max and Julie

Max, Julie and the Cann family:

We are all thinking about you.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Robin and April

Good Times

There were many smiles and happy faces at the Lancaster Ceilidh on September 15. A few guests have called to tell us they had a fabulous time and are waiting for next year's party. Thank you for your very kind comments.

Max and his team (Terry, Julie and Gilles) were a magnificent hit in Glengarry. Someone, and I cannot remember who, said we should have Max back. We want you to come back. "Haste ye back, we woo you dearly. Call again you're welcome here." We noticed that there were tears of laughter in a few eyes.

A very special thank you to Gilles and Carol for entering the spirit of the Ceilidh with Lucille, The Rose and Glengarry My Home.

The food was scrumptious. Us Torontonians are accustomed to receiving food on "plastic' or "Styrofoam" platters. The Ceilidh platter prepared by Betty was blue transfer wear/delft. This is how they do it in Glengarry and it makes a big difference.

I've been away from Glengarry since the 70's and I was overwhelmed by the generous gestures of all our guests. Thank you for the baskets of produce, homemade preserves, wine and your spirited attitudes. The house was full of energy.

Thank you for the wonderful gathering.

"Haste ye back".

Memories:

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Modern Musical Ceilidh on September 15, 2008

Welcome family and friends to our Modern Musical Ceilidh in Lancaster, Ontario, Monday.

When: September 15, 2008 from
Time: 7:00 pm.
Location: Look for signs of Scotland (the Rampant Lion) on the main artery through Lancaster.

Please take your talent, your fiddle, tin flute, bagpipes or voice to enjoy the spirit of Glengarry

Warm regards

April and Robin