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Mac, you have your days messed up. Today's entry is dated for the 28th, the entry for the 28th is dated the 27th. Jon - Thursday, May 29, 2008.
The almanac is back - the world is as it should be! Patrick Ramesbottom <Patrames50@aol.com> Toronto , - Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
Hi Mac, being far away right now we got used to read your almanac almost every day. Please return to your community in the www a.s.a.p. Hans Henrich <hjhenrich@googlemail.com> Lake Ses / Bingen, 642-1114 - Friday, May 16, 2008.
Almanac window comes up blank and email being returned from canoemail? Jamie Middleton - Thursday, May 15, 2008.
Hi Mac, where are you with the Almanac?Did you skip out on another holiday? Larry Browm <Larryb@ntl.sympatico.ca> Kirkland Lake, 567-4495 - Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
Hi.I sure miss the Kenogami Almanac Jim <liette5@sympatico.ca> Oshawa, - Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
Where is it? An Avid Almanac Reader - Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
Toledo fans not getting the Kenogami Almanac for several days and we miss the news about the going on in and around there . Alan Alan Schloz - Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
Hey Mac, glad you and Val had a nice holiday.In case anyone asks, the bait shop will be open at 7AM - 8Pm from now on. These are our summer hours, 7 days a week. Thanks and Have a great week. the minnow trapp bait shop! Carole <knottfrap@vianet.ca> Kenogami, - Sunday, May 11, 2008.
Hello KenogamiHope to have the driving range open by the 13th of May robert <robdan@sympatico.ca> Toronto, - Thursday, May 08, 2008.
does anybody know if Herbie went through Ian has been on holiday so we dont know down here in Toledo Al in Toledo - Thursday, May 01, 2008.
Val & Ian, What were the two of you doing this weekend 31 years ago? Happy Edgewood Anniversary.Richard richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> kenogami/boston, - Friday, April 25, 2008.
Hey Mac...time to lose the "Let it snow" graphics on your home page...better not jinx the good weather we are having! Rob <rob.taylor@ntl.sympatico.ca> Kirkland Lake, - Wednesday, April 23, 2008.
Northern Prospectors Association 18th Annual High Water Run Canoe Race is back again and is going to be great. Taking place on May 17th @ Rivers Run Resort on Sesekinika and heading to Kenogami Lake 15km down the river. This year there is also a 10km Kayak race on lake Sesekinika. Entry is $25. per person and we will even feed ya when it’s all done. Any questions call 705 642 3629Oh Ya this year we will be selling tickets to win a kayak Package including A Heritage Classic Kayak Paddle and PFD. Tickets are $10.00 each with only 125 tickets being sold. Clarkie kenogami, - Tuesday, April 22, 2008.
Hello to Trevor Erin Kaaren and Sam and Sandy dave Buchmann <davebuchmann@hotmail.com> Vancouver, 604-526-8901 - Sunday, April 20, 2008.
Hi Mak: Nice to see the open water for a change. Time to retire the sled and bring back the canoe. Steve Steve <shalfpenny@gcna.com> - Thursday, April 17, 2008.
Hey Mac thanks for posting the link to my Highway To Hell and other youtube videos.Been getting lots of views and feedback. Have to get back to the editing room to put together recent footage and get the next one out. doobiesandbeer Stan Fox <klfoxes@hotmail.com> Kirkland Lake, - Friday, April 04, 2008.
Moose hunt 2007. Missed you guys I have had a serious bad hip for about 1 year and can't make it up your way. I'm seeing some improvement now though and may be up in May 2008 Jim van Trigt <jvantrigt@sympatico.ca> Ingersoll Ontario, - Saturday, March 29, 2008.
Moose hunt 2007 Jim van Trigt <jvantrigt@sympatico.ca> Ingersoll Ontario, - Saturday, March 29, 2008.
Check out the Report at minnowtrapbaitshop.com - something new almost every day! . - Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
Thanks for keeping-up this web site. I greatly enjoy reading and viewing what is happening at the outpost. Timothy Pauli <timpauli@rogers.com> Stratford, 519-271-6718 - Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
Great pics and great writing as always....thanks so much Mac!! Trish Deboer <trishdb@rainbowinsurancebrokers.com> Waterford, ON, (519) 443-7420 - Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
Congratulations Stan, I always knew you were a star now you have the fame! Jamie <jmiddleton2xplornet.com> Round Lake, - Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
awesome video Stan lets get one of Matachewan on there matach - Friday, March 21, 2008.
A must see Stan Fox videos, thanks for the link Ian. You Tube search doobiesandber robert <robdan@sympatico.ca> Toronto, - Thursday, March 20, 2008.
Thank you for putting me into your blog for the march break! Justin <justin_alarie@hotmail.com> - Monday, March 17, 2008.
Thanks for putting me into your blog! Justin <justin_alarie@hotmail.com> - Monday, March 17, 2008.
Hey thanks for putting me in your blog! Justin - Monday, March 17, 2008.
Thanks Mac.I appreciate the post on your almanac about our bait shop website. Hopefully it will be completed soon! Hope you are feeling better soon!Carole & AlThe Minnow Trapp Bait Shop Carole Knott <knottfrap@vianet.ca> Kenogami, 642-3261 - Saturday, March 15, 2008.
Really enjoy looking at your updates daily ,great pics ,keep up the good work ,from all of us down here in the south James - Friday, March 14, 2008.
Please know Ian that your almanac is great and that you are a talented writer. Looking forward to your book! mark (from the island) <northinheart@hotmail.com> - Tuesday, March 11, 2008.
Mac: Miss the Kenogami Almanac. Can't read a blank page. What happened? Wilma L. Muzi <wlm71432@aol.com> Great Valley, NY, - Monday, March 10, 2008.
Where is the Almanac,visit it daily. It is blank. Terry DuBose <wlm71432@aol.com> Great Valley, NY, 716-945-2284 - Monday, March 10, 2008.
Not getting anything on the Almanac. Miss it! Hi to all from snow bound Fernie. Brian Flewelling <flewy@telus.net> Fernie B.C, - Sunday, March 09, 2008.
Trouble with your almanac site again Mac? Can,t get on it last few days,just love that site.. Keven <electroman-1@hotmail.com> Dane, 642-9324 - Saturday, March 08, 2008.
Greetings to Trevor & Erin; Sam & Karen & Sandy & Duffy Dave Buchmann <davebuchmann@hotmail.com> Vancouver, 604-760-7705 - Friday, March 07, 2008.
easter week-end march22-23 006 k.l, - Monday, February 25, 2008.
Hi Ian, Hi Val!We were wondering if you could confirm exactly when the Sesekinika Fish Derby will be held this year? Hoping to make it up again and catch the Peggy - Monday, February 25, 2008.
Price of regular gas? Gerald Finley <PJF507@sssnet.com> Wooster, Ohio, 330-264-6147 - Friday, February 08, 2008.
Funny thing about the raid on Maple Leaf Outfitters, they were only shut down for a couple of days not a week and then were told they could continue the hunt WITHOUT having to make any changes. This Aug. will be 2 yrs. since the raid and they have yet to have their day in court and have yet been found guilty of nothing!!!! P.S.--- WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO DAVE RAMSEY????????? Paul Miller <pkmiller351@yahoo.com> Pennsylvania, - Saturday, February 02, 2008.
Hello Ian,We have sent you some mail at the kenogami@canoemail.com address and it keeps coming back? Is it not working or maybe full? Let us know. It was in regards to 'Razzle Dazzle'! Ken Wren <nikkiwren@ntl.sympatico.ca> - Saturday, January 19, 2008.
How do we contact Rivers run resort we are headed that way next week? Stayed there last year, weve been leaving message but no return calls, Is there another place some can point us to that has cottages or rooms and a pub? close to A trail? Thanks Mark McCallum <mmccallum@lon.imag.net> London, 519 666 1872 - Tuesday, January 15, 2008.
Hi Mac:Wow, do I miss sledding when I read your Almanac & see the pics! I read every other day or so and catch up! Great writing and thanks SOOO much! Trish Deboer <trishdb@rainbowinsurancebrokers.com> Waterford, ON, (519) 443-7420 - Monday, January 14, 2008.
Looking for great bear hunting guide in the area w accomidiations. Tried to locate Maple Leaf Camp but thier website dosn't have any location except for MacPherson's Mike DeVore <mike_devore@hotmail.com> Detroit Mi, 586-203-8111 - Tuesday, January 08, 2008.
Please don't blame the License seller.It is the Outfitter you should be ticked at.Dont judge all of our Outfitters by one scupulous person. That outfitter was out for the money not the hunter.Try again.Golden Eagle Campis a wonderful Outfitter as well as A&G Guiding in Matachewan. I am sorry your trip ended the way it did. Try us again. Matach - Wednesday, January 02, 2008.
I Was In Your area In 06 For A Bear Hunt, The Only Thing Good I Can Say About It It Is Buatiful Country Other Than That It Was The Worst Experiance Of My Life. The Camp Was Raided By About 30 Law Enforcement Officers For Ilegal Baiting It Was Shut Down For One Week My Sons Bear Was Taken And i Lost $1500.00 In The Deal. We Were Crusified For What The Outfitter Done With Out Any Knowledge To Us.I Feel It Was Unfair To The Hunters To Be Denied There Hunt For Something We Knew Nothing About.In Fact We Got Our License At Your Store Need Less To Say We Will Never Be To Canada Again And Dont Recomend Anyone Else To Go There. Thank You Fred Hetrick <fungo@iwon.com> Pa, - Tuesday, January 01, 2008.
IT was great to see you Ian and Val. I had a good time visiting my parents, the only thing I missed was that there was nobody out on the sleds. It was like Kenogami had died. Where are all the snomobiles? Just as well, if i saw one I would want to go for a ride. Getting back to Brampton was a big change in weather, it was raining and I didn't bring an umbrella. LOL. Anyway have a Happy New Year and I hope to be up in the summer. Randy Young <Randy_Y50@hotmail.com> Brampton, - Sunday, December 30, 2007.
Merry Christmas and Healthy 2008 and we look forward everyday to your almanac. Thanks for sharing what we left behind. Whit & Nora Kitchener, ON, - Monday, December 24, 2007.
Merry Christmas Ian (Mac), Val and Olive. I have been reading your almanac for some months now - brings back all my Swas memories. Have a great holiday!!! Betty Draddy (Taylor <pdraddy@cogeco.ca> burlington, on, - Thursday, December 20, 2007.
Wondering if there was a book written on Kirkland Lake, or Kenogami or Ses? Thanks! Lori Butler <flbutler@sympatico.ca> Sesekinika, - Saturday, December 15, 2007.
I need to get a message to Brenda LaRose Lautaoja to attend Queen E 1956-65 Reunion at the Pagoda on Sat Dec 15 at 5-7 pm. EVERYONE will be there."dutch" Barb Ewing <blgoersch@yahoo.ca> Mississauga, Ontario, (905) 896-7632 - Thursday, December 13, 2007.
Does the Legend of Glen Bradley Continue? Does any one have contact info for Glen Bradley Kirkland Lake? Chuck <dubosechuck@hotmail.com> Lakewood, NY USA, 716-410-0028 - Thursday, December 06, 2007.
Mac, you are SUCH a good writer! I enjoy your Almanac so much, especially your choice of words (grownups!!) LOL. Dan & I used to come up for sledding/quadding. Hope to come up again some time! Trish Trish DeBoer <trishdb@rainbowinsurancebrokers.com> Waterford, ON, (519) 443-7420 - Thursday, December 06, 2007.
Dog found posted on Nov 30/07 has found a home. Lore-Lee <lorelee_jones@yahoo.ca> - Saturday, December 01, 2007.
Found male shepherd mix dog, black & tan, wearing a red collar. Corner of Hwy 11 & 112. No one has claimed this friendly dog and he is now up for adoption. He is absolutly wonderful, great with other animals. Never barks and doesn't go on furniture. Fully house trained. If you have room in your home and heart please give this wonderful dog a new forever home! Can be viewed on www.noaws.com - shepherd mix- or Call 567-4934 for more information. We'll supply a care package and dog bed. Lore-Lee <lorelee_jones@yahoo.ca> Kirkland Lake, 567-4934 - Friday, November 30, 2007.
Hi,I live at the corner of Hwy 112 and Hwy 11 at the South Wye. Yesterday a dog wandered out of the bush and seems to be lost. Can I please post something on your message board advertising this dog as found?I couldn't figure out how to post myself, if that option is possible. Found male dog, black and biege with a black and pink nose. Medium build, lab/shepherd mix. Wearing red collar, very thin and limping on front right leg.If this is your dog or you would like to adopt this dog call 567-4934 or 642-3215. Email lorelee_jones@yahoo.ca for pictures. Thanks for your time.*Lorelee Jones* Lorelee Jones - Tuesday, November 27, 2007.
Missing: Our dog Scrappy--mostly black with a brown face. Last seen on the morning of November 23rd. If anyone has seen him, please give us a call, or send an e-mail. Thanks. John & Peggy Lutecki <plutecki@ontera.net> Rogick Road, 642-3053 - Sunday, November 25, 2007.
mac, i want an autographed copy when the history is done and printed. i can help with the late 70s and the 80s if i can piece together memories between edgewood kitchen parties and economies at the bridge. it is nice to see someone who is a part of the history recount it. do i see a cbc series in the future, "Kenogami Outpost"? richard scott <r> boston, - Friday, November 23, 2007.
Hello Ian, Glad to see you are doing a history of Kenogami. sometimes it becomes a lonely occupation. I will send you my archives as soon as it gets typed up and I will place a copy of it with our local museum also. The rest of oyu out there in cyberspace start sending in your info. Not much can be written without the facts. Bernie Jaworsky <jaws@ntl.sympatico.ca> Dobie, - Thursday, November 22, 2007.
I think it is great to see what history you can find out about the days past of Kenogami. Alan Alan Schloz <Aschloz@aim.com> Toledo, 419=472=9156 - Thursday, November 22, 2007.
Mac, I think the canoe boy needs his snowmobile now, don't you? Larry Brown - Thursday, November 22, 2007.
Great site Ian and Val, see you next summer Betty Draddy (Taylor <pdraddy@cogeco.ca> burlington, on, 905 335 8775 - Saturday, October 06, 2007.
Thankyou for the great photo of Sesekinika. We have sent them along to our kids down south and in BC. What an interesting lake. Wendy Wren Haileybury, - Monday, October 01, 2007.
I think I found your butterfly. It looks like an eastern comma. Go to www.web-nat.com/butterfly/check out the section named ontario gallery subsection #J5 Chris - Wednesday, September 19, 2007.
of course there is rural cool. it is exemplified by your store and holding on to what was good in the past. never mind the GTA, it wasn't that many years ago that a trip to Timmins was an adventure. long live rural coolness. richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> - Saturday, September 08, 2007.
Rural cool? Oh yeh, there I live in the country but went to New York City for 2 days last weekend. On the way home, as soon as we crossed the border at Buffalo and were into the open fields, I breathed a BIG sigh of relief......ahhh! Trish Deboer <trishdb@rainbowinsurancebrokers.com> - Friday, September 07, 2007.
YES LOVE RADIO SHOW , GOT DEER NOT MANY BEARS NW OHIO,TOLEDO ROCKETS NOT ZIPS, MUD HENS BASEBALL .DISCOUNTS FOR ANY OF CJKL ON A NEW LEXUS .THANKS AL <TASCHLOZ@AOL.COM> - Tuesday, September 04, 2007.
Pontoon get together is now set for 7pm at Red Pines Bay on Kenogami. Cottage Life - Thursday, August 30, 2007.
Dan Hudec passed away on July 15 in a "quadding accident - Steve Hudec's son. He was only 41 - an AVID reader of your Alamanac as well as myself. Dan & I went up to Steve's place near Bourke's quite a bit. He once brought you a bushel of green peppers Mac. We ALWAYS stopped at your store! He will be sadly missed. Trish Trish Deboer <trishdb@rainbowinsurancebrokers.com> Waterford, ON, (519) 443-6113 - Wednesday, August 29, 2007.
Passing away of Dan Hudec Trish Deboer <trishdb@rainbowinsurancebrokers.com> Waterford, ON, (519) 443-6113 - Wednesday, August 29, 2007.
Congratulations to the dedicated hard working crew of Northern Thunder for another successful year providing a first-class event for Kirkland Lake and Northern Ontario. Jamie Middleton - Saturday, August 25, 2007.
River Runs Resort On Lake Sesekinika Presents Glenn Scott Singing Rock, Folk, Blues, Johnny Cash Country on Guitar and Piano Saturday, August 18 8:30pm -1:00 am Sponsored by the Sesekinika Rire Department. Stop by after the corn roast. Glenn Scott <glennrscott@hotmail.com> - Thursday, August 16, 2007.
River Runs Resort Presents Glenn ScottAcoustic rock, folk, country and blues. Friday August 10th and Saturday 11th from 9 to 2 Glenn Scott <glennrscott@hotmail> New Liskeard, 705 648 5187 - Thursday, August 09, 2007.
Fireworks tonight at dusk at River Runs. Roy - Sunday, August 05, 2007.
"HAPPY 31st ANNIVERSARY IAN & VAL" Luce & Paul Moore - Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
Barbeque and Annual Parade of LightsSesekinika Lake Property Owners' Association invites all Ses residents and their guests to a barbeque at Northwood Circle Square Ranch at 7PM on Saturday, August 4. The barbeque is courtesy of SLPOA, though a donation to a silver collection would be appreciated.The boats will gather in front of Northwood at 9:15PM for the Parade of Lights. ALL boats are welcome to join in, with whatever lights or decorations are available at home! The best boat and best property will receive awards. Come and join us! Make this the best Parade of Lights ever! Pauline Thornham <pauline.thornham@rogers.com> Ses in summer, 642-1954 - Tuesday, July 31, 2007.
SLPOA Annual General Meeting- Sun July 22, Sesekinika Firehall- 10:00am susan thornham <susan@sesekinika.com> 642-9052 - Wednesday, July 18, 2007.
HI IAN JUST WANTED TO WARN YOU THE SCHLOZ GANG FROM TOLEDO IS COMING THIS WEEKEND BEWARE LES B <LESB@SYLVANIAAUTORESTYLING,COM> TOLEDO, OHIO, - Wednesday, July 18, 2007.
Bears bad here in Mtach seen at 2 pm at the beach!!!!! Lorraine - Tuesday, July 17, 2007.
lakefront cottage wanted kelly <simionis1@hotmail.com> orillia, 7053271614 - Monday, July 16, 2007.
the bears are awful over at my place in chaput hughes! your not the only ones with trouble mac! jon - Saturday, July 14, 2007.
I suggest you keep them on a short leash. Yogi <Bo Bo@wild country> - Thursday, July 12, 2007.
It's a problem all over Ontario!!!!!!!!! Trapper John - Thursday, July 12, 2007.
I keep reading about bears on your Almanac. Is it a huge problem at Lake Sesekinika or only around Kenogami? We have little kids coming to the cottage and are concerned about their safety.Thanks Nancy Nancy Thornham <nthornham@yahoo.com> Barrie, - Tuesday, July 10, 2007.
Mack isnt it the wettest summer? Havent seen this much rain before!!!! Lorraine <lorraines21@hotmail.com> - Tuesday, July 10, 2007.
did I hear correctly that the fire ban is lifted. Fire bug - Thursday, May 17, 2007.
Happy Anniversary Mac & Val! Keep up the good work! Miss you all!!! John & Patty Honkonen <honkonenp@hotmail.com> Fort McMurray, AB, - Saturday, April 28, 2007.
Happy Anniversary! John & Patty Honkonen <honkonenp@hotmail.com> Fort McMurray, AB, - Saturday, April 28, 2007.
happy anniversary Val and Ian. It was three years later that meeting the both of you changed my life. Long live the edgewood. richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> kenogami/boston, - Friday, April 27, 2007.
Arriving tommorrow ses."Heaven on Earth" mark (from the island) The City "Hell", - Wednesday, April 25, 2007.
Hey Mark.. I don't know where you are.... but spring is here! I've got the allergies to prove it! lol Skye M - Wednesday, April 25, 2007.
Why won't Spring come? mark (from the island) <northinheart@hotmail.com> - Monday, April 16, 2007.
Lots of robins spotted in town townie - Tuesday, April 10, 2007.
Looking at your Easter Morning picture Mac., I sure hope the Easter Bunny is a "Snowshoe Hare".See you in about three weeks Agnes and Clive <cjoato@yahoo.ca> Ses/Punta Gorda, - Monday, April 09, 2007.
Love the picture on the Kenogami Almanac. Hopefully will open in Approx. 2-3wks. Get your loonies ready. (kenogami driving range) Robert <robdan@sympatico.ca> Toronto, - Monday, April 02, 2007.
Yay! The Canoe Lady is back!!! Jen Jen - Friday, March 30, 2007.
Thanks for the new front page with no more snow flurries!! Nora Piche - Friday, March 30, 2007.
at that speed we will never get it out of third gear!!!!!!! Autobond - Monday, March 26, 2007.
Yes - 90 not 110 like some people want to travel. Larry Brown - Sunday, March 25, 2007.
Just a reminder - speed limit on hwy 66 has changed from 80 to 90 Speed up! - Thursday, March 22, 2007.
How are the trails looking after the warm up? Wanting to go for a ride March 21st-25th? Rob Timmerman <robt@rbtautomate.com> - Wednesday, March 14, 2007.
Aloha from Honolulu safe and sound after a 13 hour trip from T.O. with a little jet lag. The Ocean is great but we had a little rain before dark. We don't miss the snow at all!! :) Jamie & Shanea <opratr@xplornet.com> - Sunday, February 25, 2007.
How is the sledding for Feb 23, 07. 7 days in March is what we are planning. So should we go to Kirkland and North, or is South ok too? North Bay Maybe? Any reply will help. Thanks Pat Pat <elb@pennswoods.net> Pennsylvania, 814-757-4766 - Friday, February 23, 2007.
Marion Botsford's newly published book "Requiem for my Brother" is now available at the Museum of Northern History at Kirkland Lake Bernie Jaworsky <jaws@ntl.sympatico.ca> Dobie, 568-8992 - Friday, February 16, 2007.
Enclosed link towww.greenwoodfurnace.com. I am regional rep. Wondered if I might be able to put small poster on your bulletin board in Kenogami. Other than @ start-up for 10 minutes or so they are smoke free and friendly to environment. Have a grand day. Kindest regards,Blaine Clowater Blaine Clowater <blaine7@ntl.sympatico.ca> Kirkland Lake, 705-567-5993 - Monday, January 29, 2007.
Val I was given one of your pendants made from diamond drill core samples. I would like to get 2 more for friends who admired them. Do you have a mail order service? Lorraine Garbutt <lgarbutt@sympatico.ca> Welland, On, 905 734-3333 - Friday, January 19, 2007. 7.
Dear Friends,I have just read and signed the online petition: "Ontario Hydro Debt Reduction Charge"hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petitionservice, at: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/ohdrc/I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you mightagree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and considersigning yourself.Best wishes,Bernie Jaworsky Bernie Jaworsky <jaws@ntl.sympatico.ca> Dobie, 705-568-8992 - Friday, January 05, 2007.
If you hear talk of a cancelled season, please disregard it! We've only missed out on a little more than a week and clubs tend to groom 12-15 weeks every year :)Clubs are out working on trails as we speak and they are not the sort to just burn money away for nothing! Keith - TATA KL, - Wednesday, January 03, 2007.
Happy New Year to everyong in KL and Kenogami, this winter has been very, very mild in Kentucky. Average Temps so far are 59 degrees F . I read the almanac every day and miss the posting and pictures when Mac has to miss a day. See you in the Spring for the smallmouth fishing. Jordan - Monday, January 01, 2007.
No, not a word. You may recall a few years ago when our trals didn't open till January 20th. You may remember it was also the same year that our trails were open 3 weeks longer than anywhere else in Ontario .. even Cochrane. Keep the faith! Mac <kenogami@canoemail.com> Kenogami, - Sunday, December 31, 2006.
Heard they may cancel the snowmobile season this year. Have you heard any word on this. ski-doo nut <no snow@north poll> - Saturday, December 30, 2006.
We wish all our friends at the lake a Very Merry Christmas and a GREAT New YearP.S. We just returned from the pool and it's cooled off to 71f. Times is tough in Florida. Agnes and Clive <cjoato@yahoo.ca> - Sunday, December 24, 2006.
Thanks for another year of the almanac! I read it religiously from the balmy south. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Mike Newmarket, - Sunday, December 24, 2006.
Naturally the gas price goes up for the holiday travellers. Those gas companies need the extra money Larry Brown - Friday, December 22, 2006.
Merry Christmas and a very Prosperous and Happy New Year to you and Val. and please pass along my best wishes to Olive. Larry Brown <larryb@ntl.sympatico.ca> Kirkland Lake, 567-4495 - Thursday, December 21, 2006.
Yes we all are busy, but never too busy to thank you for a wonderful year of the Kenogami Almanac. We enjoyed having our paths cross again in August. Keep those beautiful pictures coming. A very Merry, Prosperous and Happy New Year.Whit and Nora Nora Piche <justtwo@sympatico.ca> Kitchener, - Saturday, December 16, 2006.
Well Ian, it has been some 7 months since our chance meeting at your store last spring, and I'm finally getting around to checking out your website. Very impressive! I'll certainly check it out often - it's nice to see some familiar names on the message board - the Flewellings, Brown's . . .Have a very Merry Xmas everybody! Willie Fretz <wfrtez@tbaytel.net> Thunder Bay, 807-345-9781 - Friday, December 15, 2006.
a big happy birthday mac from the east coast.richard richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> kenogami/boston, - Wednesday, December 06, 2006.
Good to see you got snow finally ! We have been blowing the stuff around foer about a month in Fernie along with very cool temps. Not what you can call tropical at all and unusual for our neck of the woods. Good start for the ski season. Drop us a line when you get a chance as Jan and I still miss the Kenogami/Sesekinika crowd. Good web page guys! Best of the season to ya. Brian Flewelling <flewY@telus.net> Fernie B.C., - Sunday, December 03, 2006.
Don't forget to get your 2006/2007 Trail Permit before December 1st! If you buy before or on December 1st the cost is once again $180.00. If you buy after it goes up to $230.00...so visit a local vendor to get your trail pass, and start your snow dance! Snowmobiler - Thursday, November 23, 2006.
Hi Val & Ian... Hope I surprised you this week with my impromptu visit. Nice to see Ian working! Ha Ha! Would have loved to stay longer. Maybe someday. We miss the "true" north. People from "the city" ie: TO, think that Huntsville is Northern Ontario...Not! We still get our share of the black flies, just a little less snow. All the best to you both. Excellent job on the web site, I must say... I'm impressed, but I expected this from Ian. Take Care. TTFN Larry & Katie Barrette <kalar@vianet.ca> Huntsville, - Thursday, October 05, 2006.
Hey Ian and Val, I made 'er through! I just read your message on the almanac from a week ago, thanks for the words of kindness, I'm just glad to be home with my family. Looking forward to coming out to the lake again soon, there's no place like it on earth! Have a good upcoming Thanksgiving everyone.Gary Whyte Gary Whyte <whytey@shaw.ca> - Saturday, September 09, 2006.
Hello everyone from Kenogami and Ses. Missing you all a lot. It has been 40 plus degrees here for the past 3 months. It has only rained once. Ah, life in the desert is quite different than life in Kenogami.Darcy Darcy <darcy.mcelveny@prtgroup.com> Pahrump, - Sunday, August 27, 2006.
I'm on my way home from Ohio tomorrow. I can't wait to get back to the calm of northern Ontario. Jamie - Thursday, August 03, 2006.
Happy Anniversery. Have a very good evening. Frank&Wilma Potts <frankp@ntl.sympatico.ca> West Sesekinika Rd. , - Tuesday, August 01, 2006.
A very Happy Anniversary and many, many more. Whit & Nora Piche Kitchener Ontario, - Monday, July 31, 2006.
I've just posted the 2006 Sesekinika Booklet - Over 20 new pages have been added - check it out at http://www.sesekinika.com/stories Andrew Campbell <andrew@sesekinik.com> A7 Sesekinika, - Saturday, July 29, 2006.
Great Website Ian & Val! This was a regular stop for us on our weekly trip back to Timmins, after visiting family! We are glad to be back in KL.Drop in and say hello at our new store location. Quality tools at discount prices! Northern Tool Depot LTd <northerntooldepotltd@ntl.sympatico.ca> 705-567-6262 - Saturday, July 29, 2006.
A Big Hounddog Howdy from Stow, Ohio.....MATCO-U is great so far. Jamie - Tuesday, July 25, 2006.
Warring,Be on the lookout for several families from Toledo looking to enjoy nice weather, Canidian beer and fishing. Likley to have several kids in tow staying at Sesekinika. Alan Schloz <aschloz@bukeyeexpress.com> Toledo, Ohio, - Saturday, July 22, 2006.
Anon you are wrong. Manuer is spelled m a n u e r. Manure is spelled m a n u r e! anon - Thursday, July 13, 2006.
MANUER IS SPELLED M-A-N-U-R-E ANON - Tuesday, July 11, 2006.
Friday- July 7th 4.30 pm- T-Bone steak supper and trimmings. $15.00 Fund-Raiser for The House of Remembrance of the Royal Canadian Legion. Also other features and draws included. Tickets at the Legion Larry Brown <larryb@ntl.sympatico.ca> Kirkland Lake, 705-567-4495 - Sunday, July 02, 2006.
There will be a pub at the Legion on Thursday, July6th for those who graduated in the 90's! Tickets are $15 90's girl - Thursday, June 29, 2006.
It's kind of sad to see that there won't be much for the younger K.L.C.V.I. Generations to do for the Reunion Mrs. G. St-Cyr <toonie_frenchie@hotmail.com> K.L., - Wednesday, June 28, 2006.
A swallow's speed: 40 to 50 mph. (Terres. Audubon SocietyEncyclopedia of North American Birds) * - Tuesday, June 27, 2006.
Anybody know.....what is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow? Arthur Pendragon Sesekinika, - Saturday, June 24, 2006.
Miss Kenogami is on her way to Sudbury for the Miss North Ontario Regional Pageant: we're all wishing you the best of luck, Olivia! Jane Lomanno <lomanno@ntl.sympatico.ca> Kenogami, 705-642-3297 - Wednesday, June 21, 2006.
It's that time of year, the AGM for the Sesekinika Lake Property Owners' Association will be on July 22nd. Please submit any stories or photos for the commemorative collection at http://www.sesekinika.com/stories before that date to be included in the third edition of the booklet. Andrew Campbell <andrew@brickhost.com> ThunderBay.ON.CA, - Sunday, June 18, 2006.
Matco Tools are coming north Unsigned - Friday, June 16, 2006.
Any idea when the the blackflies might retreat? gerry Tabbert - Monday, June 05, 2006.
Blackflies Gerry Tabbert <gerryjanet@bellsouth.net> St Lucie Florida, 772-879-0021 - Monday, June 05, 2006.
To Steve. Absolutely not! To anonymous .. Don't adjust your set! Mac <kenogami@canoemail.com> - Monday, May 29, 2006.
So does today's almanac entry mean that your sister in law should open a garden centre in Timmins? Steve - Monday, May 29, 2006.
is it just me or is the almanac either not being done or its not loading properly at my end? its still on the entry of the 25th. anonymous - Sunday, May 28, 2006.
Hey.....the Kirkland Lake Aquatic Club Stingrays are holding a FunDay Car Wash this Saturday, May 27th at Pettenuzzo's Independant Grocer.....Come on out & get your car washed for $5.00 between 10-2pm. Fergie <klac@ntl.sympatico.ca> - Wednesday, May 24, 2006.
That link for the live web cam feed of the bald eagle is totally amazing....never seen something so cool jon - Monday, April 17, 2006.
The ice under Herbie looks like it would support a Beer Truck. Any sign of Ses. ice getting thin?? It's about 87f here. Agnes and Clive <cjoato@yahoo.ca> Sesekinika/Florida, - Saturday, April 15, 2006.
Hi Ian, Val and Olive: What a great site, just found it today, see ya'all at the reunion. Southern Ontario is budding with flowers Betty Draddy (Taylor <pdraddy@cogeco.ca> Burlington, 9053358775 - Sunday, April 09, 2006.
I write stories and collect books concerning the Kirkland Lake area willing to correspond with anyone willing to give or receive information or books. Bernie Jaworsky <jaws@ntl.sympatico.ca> KL Area, 705-568-899 - Friday, March 24, 2006.
Was just up riding with BOSS CAT TOURS a few weeks ago.Your area and trails are some of the BEST I have ridden in Ontario-Keep up the good job of maintaining the trails-We will be back!!!!! PolarisPete <pkkaminski@adelphia.net> Western NY State, 716-998-1564 - Monday, March 13, 2006.
Its great to read about all the Kenogami news while I'm over here in Southeast Asia. 'Almost' makes me miss the snow :) Great site! Amanda <amanda_kasner@hotmail.com> Kenogami (currently in Singapore), - Sunday, March 12, 2006.
After looking at the shot of your buildings on the almanac, I'm glad we're in Florida. The beaches are great. Agnes and Clive <cjoato@yahoo.ca> Sesekinika, - Tuesday, March 07, 2006.
Greetings from Florida. Enjoying your great site. Catching up on your weather as often as we can. Your almanac is very informative. So we might stay a month longer!! Joe & Lyn - Tuesday, March 07, 2006.
Thanks Ian for including the link to George Fox. I have enjoyed his tunes while working away on my computer. Enjoy his concert tomorrow. wendy <nikkiwren@ntl.sympatico.ca> haileybury, - Friday, March 03, 2006.
Family Snowmobile Poker Run : Sunday February 26, 11am to 3pm - $5 per hand - 50/50 prize - from the Whistle Stop in KL. Golden Corridor Snow Drifters Kirkland Lake, - Thursday, February 23, 2006.
Hi Mac, The picture joe sent to you looks to me like the Mesima River bridge crossing. I know every nail in that decking personally Jamie - Monday, February 06, 2006.
Mike, Don't forget about the steak fry in NorthBay tonite. Love Bumpers Fannie <F@Northbay.com> Hungary, - Friday, February 03, 2006.
Hi Mac & Val. Just doing a nightshift here, showing off your website and information on the snowmobile trails ... advocating for the north! Might be up for carnival, will be sure to stop by the store with Miss Erin who is already 16 months old. See ya!Angie Angie Renaud <amr_4@sympatico.ca> Barrie, Ontario, - Monday, January 30, 2006.
i just took a ride on our local trails yesterday afternoon...some of them seem to be alright with some to little twigs on the trails....beware of lightly covered rocks. Theyre's a few.Other than that, they were fine.Once we get at least 8 inches of snow on em', they'll be fine and good to go. jon <leaffan24@hotmail.com> chaput hughes, - Tuesday, January 17, 2006.
Hello up north! I hear that there is a hot 2006 KL Red Hat Society calendar out. Where can I get my hands on one?? Polly Thornham <pauline.thornham@rogers.com> Brampton, - Sunday, January 08, 2006.
Thanks for the straight info Mac. We'll see you on February 12. I hope you'll let us leave the trailer there again. Brad Mississauga, - Saturday, January 07, 2006.
We rode L-103 and L-108 north or the airport yesterday. They were great except for a couple of small obstacles. Trails around the town were brutal not enough snow yet with lots of rocks and wood in places. Only 1 small ding sustained in the belly pan. Opratr & Raeser - Saturday, January 07, 2006.
The french are different. They are parasites feeding on the taxpayers with their own schools, administration, and now their own busing. Draining our tax dollars that should be going in the classroom to educate our children. Taxed to death <Ontario@fed up> - Friday, January 06, 2006.
Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year Whit & Nora Piche <justtwo@sympatico.ca> Kitchener Ontario, - Saturday, December 31, 2005.
Greetings to You and Val and Olive, would you say Hi to her for me. I do want to thank you for your Dad's story once again. .......Larry Larry Brown <larryb@ntl.sympatico.ca> Kirkland Lake, 705-567-4495 - Sunday, December 25, 2005.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! Jingle Bells <winter@north pole> - Friday, December 23, 2005.
A wish for a very Merry Christmas to you and your clan. Jamie - Friday, December 23, 2005.
Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy Happy New Year Whit & Nora Piche <justtwo@sympatico.ca> Kitchener, - Thursday, December 22, 2005.
Paul got me started reading your almanac. Now It's my home page. Brings a touch of home to the Valley. Good job. Glenda <spencer277@sympatico.ca> Horseshoe Valley, - Tuesday, November 29, 2005.
Ice is good Gentleman START YOUR ENGINES!!!! SKI-DOO crazy <Love winter@snow.com> - Saturday, November 26, 2005.
as a transplanted kenogamian in the states, the two thanksgivings work great. the turkey leftovers from the real one run out just before the American imitation. richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> kenogami/boston, - Friday, November 25, 2005.
Mac: Time to ditch the blonde in the canoe on your home page with all the ice on Kenogami. Bring back the sled! Steve Steve Halfpenny <shalfpenny@cogeco.ca> - Saturday, November 19, 2005.
Hi Mac, Thanks for keeping your sight going... The boys from Cleveland & Canton are getting excited about coming up North for a week of sledding... We had a snowmobile club meeting and everyone has been checking out your site and as soon as we see snow and lakes freezing over, well you know how excited little boys get when they know there going to have soooo much fun in a month or so... How's the fuel prices up there??? I was paying $3.00 a gallon, how much is a Liter??? See ya soon... Peace JB <jb@johnbashianphoto.com> Cleveland, Ohio, - Saturday, November 19, 2005.
Great Site Ian. We will post as a favorite as Northern Ontario will always be my home Dave & Irene Stewart <jdstewart@gmail.com> Scarborough, 416.292.9859 - Friday, November 18, 2005.
Love your site, but you can keep your cold weather. We are the Macassa Mine Prop. Piche's. Keep up the Almanac as it certainly keeps us in touch with Northern Ontario. Nora Whit & Nora Piche <justtwo@sympatico.ca> Kitchener, - Friday, November 18, 2005.
God forbid with telemarketers. I'm going to start disconnecting my phone during our supper hour. Do think it will work? Larry Brown <larryb@ntl.sympatico.ca> here, 567-4495 - Thursday, November 17, 2005.
Flush three times and maybe all these politicians will go too!! tired of all the BS - Monday, November 14, 2005.
Hi Mac I'm not too sure who the hockey player was on the first sled of the season Nov.11 but his pass was sure outdated. They have been rectangle in shape for at least the last 5 years. Jamie - Sunday, November 13, 2005.
Ok Looks like I will be doing an extensive examination of the history of Kenogami. anyone have any Ideas? Thank you Ian and Tony for the ifo so far. Who's next? Bernie <jaws@ntl.sympatico.ca> Dobie, 705-568-8992 - Thursday, November 10, 2005.
Hey Ian! where exactly is Simpson's Point on Lake Kenogami? Bernie <jaws@ntl.sympatico.ca> Dobie, 568-8992 - Tuesday, November 08, 2005.
Congratulations on over 1 Million visitors to your web site. Did you think it would get this popular? Anil Patel - Sunday, November 06, 2005.
Officially....Kenogami means "long water" in the Cree language. In local terms it means "people who would prefer to live in Sesekinika" Phil <pjhansman@hotmail.com> Sesekinika Lake, - Sunday, November 06, 2005.
Just wondering about the origin of the name Kenogami. I am assuming it is an aboriginal name, anyone know for sure? Anyone out there have pictures of the old Queen Elizabeth School and an outdoor skating rink? Sarah <skavs@canada.com> Squamish, BC, - Saturday, November 05, 2005.
Nice to see the website up and running again - Kirkland Lake, - Monday, October 31, 2005.
WELL DONE!! to the KL Race Crew for the wins this past weekend in Rouyn.Super Pro: 1st Alain SeibertSportsman: 1st Barry Rae 2nd John Gagnon 3rd Jim Bouckley Jamie - Monday, September 12, 2005.
Val & Ian, Made our way home this morning in one piece. Thanks for making our stay a pleasant one. Hope to be back someday. Kevin Rupert <klr12@psu.edu> Lewistown, PA., - Saturday, September 10, 2005.
thanks for the tip on the gas, will be up later to gas up... Jen the puerto rican - Wednesday, August 31, 2005.
Hope you have a great holiday....Fergie has a new hair-do from watching the Super Mario jet car! Jamie - Monday, August 22, 2005.
Round Lake & Area Community Policing Committee will host their annual SUMMER FUN DAY. Sunday,Aug 14 - 1 pm at the home of Bob and Josephine Beaven. Follow the signs off of Swans Cove Road. Games. Pot Luck Bob & Josephine 642-3193 - Wednesday, August 10, 2005.
Can anyone tell me do sunflowers usually have more than one flower on them? Mine has 5 at least.... Lorraine <lmill1@ntl.sympatico.ca> - Tuesday, August 09, 2005.
love the piddle pole. wish you had one years ago by the edgewood. it might have kept the passersby from using the side of the take-out. richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> kenogami/boston, - Thursday, July 28, 2005.
This is a toast to you and the Kenogami Almanac .You have had 991983 Visitors soon you will hit the million mark .Thanks for all you information I always enjoy your Northern News about the area I visit every summer . alan <schloz> Toledo ,Ohio - Friday, July 15, 2005.
Just wanna know when that Honda 90 will be officially christened "the piglet"? it won't be official till its on the website..Cheers Fergie the couch, - Tuesday, June 28, 2005.
I LOVE the moose photo! P. Thornham <pauline.thornham@rogers.com> Brampton, - Monday, June 27, 2005.
Dear mac, I was wondering if there is any fire restrictions on our area and if there is any live forest fires going in our area? Jon Chaput Hughes, - Saturday, June 11, 2005.
Hello Kenogami.Which I was there on the Pontoon boat enjoying the lake Joe - Saturday, May 21, 2005.
Please submit your story, memory, fond thought to http://www.sesekinika.com/stories/ before July 1st. The 2nd edition of the 50th Anniversay Booklet will be available for download/printing on July 15th. Andrew S. Campbell <andrew@sesekinika.com> Sesekinika / Thunder Bay, 705-642-3842 - Friday, May 20, 2005.
thanks a bunch mac anonymous - Monday, May 16, 2005.
A thought for you Ian--God is goodGod is fairSome got looksSome got hairIt all went to a good cause!! Clive and Agnes <cjoato@yahoo.ca> - Monday, May 16, 2005.
Dear Anonymous .. If there is something pressing that you've got to have info on in the Kenogami/Sesekinika area .. don't hesitate to pick up the phone and call either Val or I. I try to answer our e-mails promptly as well. mac <kenogami@canoemail.com> (705) 642-3138 or toll free 1-888-893-6856 - Sunday, May 15, 2005.
post the almanac ...holy i check and check and its never updated! - Wednesday, May 11, 2005.
Cool site MAC....Have a great summer.....See ya outdoors Jean Lozeau - Friday, May 06, 2005.
Glad that you are back on line missed the daily report it is great to have you ther sith the thing happening there . alan schloz <aschloz@aol.com> Toledo Ohio , 419 472 9156 - Tuesday, May 03, 2005.
I missed my morning fix yesterday. Glad you got this page working again. Stu Bracebridge, - Tuesday, April 26, 2005.
10th Annual Kenogami Sring Art Show. Saturday April 16 from 10 to 3. Kenogami & District Community Hall - Thursday, April 14, 2005.
ADSCAM testimony available at http://www.captainsquartersblog.com/mt/archives/cat_canada.php the truth we are not supposed to know - Tuesday, April 05, 2005.
Hi Mac, Thought you might enjoy the Title of Opratr - Thursday, March 10, 2005.
THANK YOU KIRKLAND LAKE FOR A GREAT SNOWCROSS A KODIAK KID - Wednesday, March 09, 2005.
Hi Mac great website. The guy with the gas pedal did he say where he got it. Thanks Mark Mark Cowan - Friday, March 04, 2005.
Hi Mac I finally got the TATA site Trail Conditions page runnung again this morning & will be updating daily.....Jamie Jamie Middleton D/M TATA - Friday, February 18, 2005.
Hi Mac & Val! I was wondering if you still wanted the "Galloping Glutton" pronto pup recipe? I still make them ... they're still GREAT! Oh, those were the days . Angie <amr_4@sympatico.ca> - Wednesday, January 12, 2005.
HI Mac, Hope your new years is going well!!! I have a couple of buddies who are up visiting from South of the border... I'm glad to see the trails are open for them & hope they're ripping it up... Hope to be visiting you folks for some spring sledding... When you see Ryan & Troy gasing up, let them know that Scooby-Doo said HEY!!! I'm also from the other side of Lake Erie... Have a safe year of sledding... Scooby out!!! I going to get a scooby snack JB - Tuesday, January 04, 2005.
Dear mac, I didn't mean to be rude and I didn't 'demand' an earlier posting of the almanac. I was simply asking it to be earlier, you know maybe noon hour or so but it seems that you are busy so that's OK. By the way, I love reading the almanac. It informs me and always keeps me interested. Thank you for your time! anonymous - Monday, January 03, 2005.
Post the almanac earlier in the day. I read it everyday and I'm out in the afternoon so post it in the morning. anonymous - Sunday, January 02, 2005.
Ian & ValCongrats on 20 years in biz at one location. Looking forward to stopping in for some gas and to shoot the breeze with you. Gary De Bock <garydebock@hotmail.com> Delhi and Kirkland lake Ontario, - Saturday, January 01, 2005.
I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and all the best for 2005! This website is great...makes me homesick. Tarja <tarja.korpela@jippii.fi> Kittila, Finland - Tuesday, December 28, 2004.
Yes! We are open today - Boxing Day - from noon til 5. Mac <kenogami@canoemail.com> MacPherson's - Sunday, December 26, 2004.
Will your store be open on Boxing Day? Margaret Louio <mlouko@hotmail.com> 705 567 3709 - Saturday, December 25, 2004.
Hi Val & Ian - We just wanted to wish you & your family a very Merry Christmas and are looking forward to seeing you in the New Year. Again, a big Thank You for your help a couple of weeks ago. Also, Merry Christmas to all who check out your web site. It is the only one that I check daily. It makes me feel like I am in touch with the place we refer to as "Home". Take care. Jim & Bobbi Evans Jim & Bobbi Evans <jle@jrtech.net> Ohio, - Saturday, December 25, 2004.
Dear Ian, I have purchased Canadian Trail Permits and enjoyed snowmobiling in Kirkland Lake for many years. I have been to your place many times, along with viewing your web site daily. I now wonder if the days of the American Snowmobiler going to Canada is coming to an end. I don't think its the price of gas or the increase in price of the trail permits or even the long delays at the border crossings. In the past Canadian Hospitality over came these objectives. The problem seems to be the hostility between the Canadian and US Goverments and towards George Bush. When and if the rockets go off in Toronto, do you think George Bush will answer the call and come running. Who else cares? The Americans and Canadians should be the best of friends not unruly neighbors. Till we meet again, I remain to be your friend to the South. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Terry - Friday, December 24, 2004.
A Merry Christmas wish to you Ian and Val and all the folks at Sesekinika. May 2005 be a Banner Yeay Clive and Agnes <cjoato@yahoo.ca> Punta Gorda Florida/Sesekinika, - Friday, December 24, 2004.
Just thought I would say that we here in Alberta are geting winter too. We went from +10 to -30 in just two days. Our trails arn't as veried or detailed as you (we don't hae many hills here) but we try. It has been wonderfull readin your almanac and keep it up. Bill Scott <wpsclan@telusplanet.net> Wainwright Alberta, - Sunday, December 12, 2004.
congrats on yet another successful year of almanacing. reading and seeing what's going on up north makes me feel connected to my old home. i am sure i am not alone in thanking you for your time (which we know is spare) to keep us part of the kenogami and area family. richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> kenogami/boston, - Tuesday, December 07, 2004.
hey mac, just checkin out the site, pretty cool, no pics of me though haha ryan <janssen180@hotmail.com> sesekinika, - Monday, September 27, 2004.
Howdy Mac just thought I would let you know I am settled in and everything is going good Nathan Pascoe <pasc3650@wlu.ca> - Friday, September 24, 2004.
Hey MacPherson's! Just a little note to say hello, and I miss you guys, Mac I love the site, makes me feel like i'm still there. See you at Thanksgiving! Amanda Landers - Thursday, September 16, 2004.
The 50th Anniversary of the Sesekinika Lake Property Owners' Association is this Summer. We are currently looking for photos and stories for a booklet and website being prepared. Please submit stories through http://www.sesekinika.com/stories Thank you for your time and hope to see you this summer. Andrew Campbell <andrew@sesekinika.com> Currently Thunder Bay, Ontario, Island A7 Sesekinika - Thursday, May 20, 2004.
I am currently looking for a very important dear friend, Mr.Shawn Acton formerly of K.L. then Sesikinika. Anyone with information please email me @ the email address below.Thanking you in advance.Bren Brenda <bldavidson@personainternet.com> Kirkland Lake, now Sudbury, 705-524-6197 - Wednesday, May 19, 2004.
The Matachewan Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual Fish Derby June 18,19 and 20th. Come on out and join the fun. You never know you may get the big one.More info available.. just dropus an email at matachfiredept@canada.com or call Claude at 565-2442 or Lorraine at 565-2547 Lorraine Matachewan, - Saturday, May 15, 2004.
Hi,Val,Ian I just found your web site sounds like your doing fine. just dropping a line to say hi, hope to drop in soon. check out the site. see ya. mike jadot <mikejadot@adventurehikingbc.com> - Wednesday, April 28, 2004.
its good to see you open again. One never knows when you are going to be open or closed. Thirsty - Tuesday, April 13, 2004.
please wish Mrs. Hanson a happy birthday for me. Richard richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> dallas, tx, - Monday, April 12, 2004.
Hi! I live in North Carolina and am originally from KL. Will be coming home for a vacation and wonder if anyone has a cottage that I could rent for the week of July 3rd-10th. Thanks!!! Brenda <brendaobrn@hotmail.com> - Tuesday, March 23, 2004.
Hi Mac and Val,It was so nice seeing you while I was up (even if Mac was on the roof). The gift shop is a nice touch to the store, sort of has that feel you got when you went into your mom's. I recently made some Angie Renaud - Monday, March 22, 2004.
Hey Mac!Great site, and wonderful commentary on your trips abroad on sleds on the radio...keep it up!Snowman (buddy of Bosscat) Snowman <snowmanofkw@sympatico.ca> Kitchener, - Saturday, March 20, 2004.
I am looking for a couple who used to have or may still have a cottage on Surprise Lake near Thunder Bay in the late 50's and 60's .Their names are Martha and John Ranta.John was an architect and was a friend of the late Robert(Bob) I. Ferguson (Architect) I would be grateful for any information you might have so I might make contact with the Rantas .Thank You.March 10th,2004 barbara ferguson <lelahferguson@aol.com> Port Arthur Ont., - Wednesday, March 10, 2004.
I really love your site!! It just seems to have everything...the e-cards rock by the way! I listen to u every morning Mr MacPherson( Mac, I don't no what to call u!)...its one of the only things I look forward to in the morning!...and your store rocks! It too has everything!Keep on doing what ur doing!And we will see u outdoors! Julia Davis Kirkland Lake - Sunday, February 29, 2004.
hey Macjust read your editorial in the Toronto Sun. Well said and always good to hear a voice from the north Dieter Rotonda, Florida, - Wednesday, February 18, 2004.
Regarding the message posted below: Most sledders should know that the OFSC support bannerdisplayed on the front entrance of participating businesses means that the enterprise is acontributing financial partner with the local OFSC club. The level of sponsorship the businessprovides is dependent on the direct return from local snowmobiling that it enjoys. The OFSCgoes to great lengths to encourage sledders to support their sponsors. The issue of sustainabilityhas been at the core of concern of organized recreational snowmobiling in this province since itsinception. Risk management has been its prime peril as liability insurance gobbles up a biggerpiece of the budget pie every year. Unless you are a relic from the Trudeau era, you must knowthat throwing more money at problems does not make them go away. I invite you to visit theOFSC website and become more informed on these and other issues. Making good things happen - Thursday, February 05, 2004.
It seams that most snowmobile clubs are hurting for funds to operate. Do the businesses that survive quite well off these snowmobilers donate any funds to their local clubs? AND IF NOT WHY NOT?I'm talking about business that own motels,resturants, gas bars, snowmobile sales and rental shops and anyone else that makes money from this tourist buisness.What would happen if the trails where closed perminatly?Think about that for a moment. losing a good thing - Wednesday, February 04, 2004.
Hay Mac I think you missed your calling after viewing the pictures today in the Almanac. Great job or great camera ? Jamie opratr - Sunday, February 01, 2004.
Hey guys, temps here are in the upper 20's. Nice to see the sledding pictures. I don't miss the cold however. Leave some trails for Feb Anil Patel - Tuesday, January 20, 2004.
Thanks for the straight info. See you in a week. Stu's Crew Cambridge, - Thursday, January 08, 2004.
Hey Val, Ian, & Skye! Schools going good, I just thought I'd drop a line. Also to make sure everything is running smooth without me!! Kara <karapetryk@hotmail.com> Sesekinika, 705-474-3057 - Thursday, August 07, 2003.
ses fest is over in the history books - Thursday, July 31, 2003.
ses fest is NOT this weekend but on July 26---next weekend getting the facts straight - Thursday, July 17, 2003.
We saw an eastern cougar on Saturday. It was on the side of watabeag road. Huge paws!Tim Tim <tmillward@ipcc.ca> Burt Lake, - Wednesday, July 02, 2003.
Tomorrow the McHelvey wedding , My son and family are on the road to Sesekinika now .When they stop at MacFerson"s store tell them hello from there dad and I wish I was there with them alan schloz <aschloz@aol.com> Toledo Ohio , 419 472 9156 - Friday, June 27, 2003.
Good question! I searched, and found http://catamount.freehosting.net/photo.htmlwhich says it's an extinct(?) eastern cougar. Maybe the animal on the island is a lynx...? I'd like to know about it too, as I will be bringing a few mobile treats soon... P. Thornham <pauline.thornham@rogers.com> - Tuesday, June 24, 2003.
What the heck is a 'catamount'!?....and on what island?...A-1? Ken Wren nikkiwren@aol.com - Tuesday, June 24, 2003.
i can't believe that it is as hot there as it is here. we have already had our first 100 degree day some weeks ago. be thankful that you have the lakes and cool nights to get through. richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> dallas, tx, - Monday, June 23, 2003.
You might want to drain the lake! Me and my friend "killer" (bait)are coming. Can't wait to visit the cottage and Macpherson's!!! By the way, I hear there is a catamount on the island, this year??? Chad Walnut Cove, NC, but live in Virginia, 202-423-6355 - Wednesday, June 18, 2003.
Are you O K or did the flies carry you away into the bush if so when you get back lets hear from you and the great information you bring to us from the North . Alan Schloz Alan Schloz - Thursday, June 12, 2003.
are the fish biting up there yet? what and where? or is it still a big secret? dieter <drehm47@hotmail.com> - Thursday, June 12, 2003.
we are sort of stuck on june 8 old man - Wednesday, June 11, 2003.
Thought you would have a picture of Super Dave in front of his Ice Cream / Message Parlour!?. OPRATR - Monday, June 09, 2003.
This messages comes from far away :-( hi everybody... do you know how great your lake sesikinika is.. ? that's a major reason for my whole family to be there whenever we can..... I hope the bugs are low and the sun is high cause mom is at the lake right now....and my wife and I can't wait to be there soon... ;-) Hans henrich <henrich.bingen@t-online.de> Germany & Shunsby road, +49 6721 14050 - Tuesday, June 03, 2003.
Car Wash at Larder Lake Public School on Sat May 24 at 10:00 A.M. .... associated with Armor-All Day.... all proceeds to school trip to Toronto. Terry Armstrong <bruder@nt.net> Larder Lake, 643 2156 - Wednesday, May 21, 2003.
make sure the beer is COLD here comes summer!!!!! - Thursday, May 15, 2003.
The ice went out on Lake Sesekinika today (May 07) at about 14:00. Agnes and Clive <cjoato@yahoo.ca> Sesekinika, - Wednesday, May 07, 2003.
26 Years!!!!! Amazing. Who'd a thnk it if I hadn't seen some if not most of it myself. We all should give you some kind of prize. All the best to you both. From Linda & Steve Steve Halfpenny <shalfpenny@cogeco.ca> - Tuesday, April 29, 2003.
Congrats on the 26 years. richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> - Tuesday, April 29, 2003.
Northern College 2002 Reunion "Relive the Spirit"....CD is now available for purchase; includes pictures from the reunion and also past events over the years. Contact Debbie Conway at Northern College, 567-9291, Ext 601. Charlene Owen <charlene_56@hotmail.com> Kirkland Lake, - Monday, April 28, 2003.
Northern College 2002 Reunion "Relive the Spirit" Charlene Owen <charlene_56@hotmail.com> Kirkland Lake, - Monday, April 28, 2003.
bring your ski-doo just incase your pontoon boat can't break through the ice!!!!!!!!!!! Still cool up here LOOKING FOR SUMMER - Thursday, April 24, 2003.
WOW!!!....hard to believe that the long-weekend is only 23 days away! Sure hope Larry is gonna have his docks in before that weekend so we'll have a place to park our pontoon boat! We want to say hello to all the other Sesekinika cottagers that have been anxiously awaiting the coming of nice weather to our lake. See you all soon!Ken and Wendy Wren Ken and Wendy Wren - Wednesday, April 23, 2003.
I have been wondering when you had no information on your web site as I look at it daily . I hope you are back to normal again . I will be looking forward to seeing you the end of June coming up for the McHelvey wedding and will open the cottage at Sesekinika Alan Schloz <aschloz@aol.com> toledo ohio, - Saturday, April 05, 2003.
Glad to see you back. Hope you have a speedy recovery.Also missed your show on the radio , the mornings aren't the same without hearing your forcast. Jamie - Thursday, April 03, 2003.
Hi Val & Ian, Sorry to hear that you have been sick. We were starting to wonder what was wrong because we check your site daily. Three weeks from today we hope to be at our cottage if we can get the road plowed by then. Take care of yourself and we hope to see you soon. Hi to all our friends in Matachewan and Kirkland Lake. Jim & Bobbi Evans - Wednesday, April 02, 2003.
If the slidders are burning up, keep the gromers in the garage. We don't need the trails rock hard so there isn't any loose snow. Some times these trails are over-grommed. burning up at 50 klicks - Wednesday, March 19, 2003.
Wondering who you are... John Harper <john.harper2@sympatico.ca> - Tuesday, March 11, 2003.
John Harper - I went to high school with you, do you have an email address. shelba - Tuesday, March 11, 2003.
I was worried when I lost you . I look at you web site and so do many other in Toledo. I am relieved that I can again get the news from you . See you this summer and will not worry about the snow build up on the summer cottage . Thanks so much . Alan Schloz alan schloz <aschloz@aol.com> Toledo Ohio, - Friday, March 07, 2003.
Star lite Star bright ...first star I see tonight...Wish i may ..wish I might....make the winter end tonight! doh! Diane - Thursday, February 27, 2003.
Congratulations to all who helped raise the $17,000 for Northwood Camp.Nicely done! P. Thornham <pauline.thornham@rogers.com> - Saturday, February 22, 2003.
Love your site! Why aren`t Valerie and your picture`s not included? sandra <llashabrown@hotmail.com> Englehart,ont, 544-2003 - Wednesday, February 19, 2003.
Mac Is Herbie on the lake I think you said that he arrives in Feb . but you have said nothing about it . Alan Schloz cottage owner at Ses . Alan Schloz <aschloz@aol.com> toledo ohio, 4194729156 - Sunday, February 16, 2003.
Hi to everyone in K.L. country!It's a balmy 7o here and after two glorious weeks of sunshine, it's finally raining. I keep in touch through relatives and the occasional summer at Kenogami. Sorry my sister K. Franz has moved but that won't deter us. We'll be back! I was wondering if anyone has a picture of the outdoor rinks they used to have at each school. I'm taking a writing course and could use one for an illustration. If you do please e-mail it to me. skavs@canada.com.Thanks,Sarah Kavsek Sarah Kavsek <skavs@canada.com> Squamish, B.C., - Saturday, February 15, 2003.
A balmy -12 in the city today. Black squirrels are dropping out of the trees. Happy Valentine's to all.Barb Rob and Bailey Robert D'Andrea <robdan@sympatico.ca> Toronto, 416 258 5357 - Saturday, February 15, 2003.
We too are having a cool spell. It was about 06c this morning at 0700 and now at 1630 its 25c. do we have lots of snow??? Agnes and Clive <cjoato@yahoo.ca> Ses./Florida, - Thursday, February 13, 2003.
just saw a couple of geese on the golf course behind the house. perhaps they are heading back north for an early spring. great pics mac. richard scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> dallas, texas, - Thursday, February 13, 2003.
let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. frosty the snow man - Tuesday, February 04, 2003.
I take it that Hwy 11 is open once again. I'm very interested in this because in the next couple of weeks I have to leave Toronto to pick up my 4Runner at Murdoch's. By the way, if anyone is checking in from National car rental, I love the Trail Blazer. I did have one hell of a time parking it in my garage in Toronto though. I wasn't thinking of that when I wanted to rent the biggest vehicle they had short of a transport.I hope my friends Erin and Louise are back safe and sound after my mishap, then theirs a few days later on Hwy 101. Do you think the Quebecers were trying to find a way to get back at Ontario by not salting and sanding the roads. In all honesty, the two Temiscaming police officers who helped me in my accident were extremely nice. For those who don't know me, I have two yellow labs, named Sam and Leo. My clothes were wet. It was -28C. The 2 officers couldn't let me wait the 3 hrs for friends from Round Lake to retrieve me because they were the only 2 on duty. They talked the owner of L'Auberge Canadien in Temiscamingue to house me and Sam and Leo for 3 hrs until help arrived. But regardless of my Quebec Samaritans, I'm so glad Hwy 11 is open when Murdoch's had my vehicle ready. And exactly when is that? Kidding aside, they've been wonderful. Thank you all my norther and norther Quebec friends and acquaintances. It means a lot to a southerner! Patti Lalonde <towandaunleashed@rogers.com> - Thursday, January 30, 2003.
It was nice to see the highway open at noon the other day. My coment is why did it take IMOS 20 hours after the highway was open, for them to take down the detour signs in Kenogami? where they on an extended coffee break? lost - Wednesday, January 29, 2003.
Hi Ian I just want to let you and your readers know that WWW.SMITTYSDRIVEIN.COM IS UP AND RUNNING NOW. THANKS FOR YOUR INFO IAN. TREVOR Trevor <trev@smittysdrivein.com> - Tuesday, January 28, 2003.
On Sunday, Jan. 19 I was travelling to my home in Toronto. I lost control of my vehicle on Hwy 101 in Quebec and rolled over in a field on the opposite side of the road. I'm okay. My puppies Sam and Leo are okay. Some Round Lake friends came to retrieve me in Temiscaming where I had the accident. When I got back to my home on Round Lake, I unpacked my food cooler and not one of my eggs was broken. They were Omega 3 eggs in case anyone was interested. I think there is a commercial in there somewhere. Don't you? Anyway the following Friday, I summoned the courage to try to head home again in a rental vehicle. I rented a monster SUV. Anyway, my friend Erin Flicho, also of Round Lake was heading into Toronto with her friend Louise. About 10km from where I had my accident, she lost control of her truck. Fortunately, she didn't roll over and landed right side up in a ditch on the opposite side of the highway. She was able to continue safely on her journey after a tow truck got her out of the ditch. Anyone travelling on Hwy 101, be very alert on the stretch between Laniel and Temiscaming. I arrived safely in Toronto. The only trouble I had when I got back to the city was parking that monster SUV (rented from National in Kirkland by the way)in my garage in Toronto. Patti Lalonde <towandaunleashed@rogers.com> - Monday, January 27, 2003.
K-LAKES..rules!! thanks, Fred&doug. your friends. ALWAYS!!!!THE BOYS FROM PA!! KOVACS - Thursday, January 23, 2003.
TRIP FROM PA, USA TO HIRST ONT. KOVACS <LEEANNKOVAC@AOL.COM> - Thursday, January 23, 2003.
Looking for anybody with information they would like to share on NHL players that were born or raised in Northeastern Ontario. Hockey Heritage North <hockeyheritagenorth@hotmail.com> Kirkland Lake, Ontario, 1-866-568-4420 or 568-4420 - Wednesday, January 22, 2003.
BUS LEAVING FOR FLORDIA.CALL 1-800-DAM-COLD JACK FROST - Tuesday, January 21, 2003.
Hi Ron, Lorna, Auntie Fran and Uncle Frank. Happy New Year! A good friend from work told me about this web site so I thought I would visit it. Hope to see you all soon. jonathan leahy - Sunday, January 12, 2003.
Hi Mac and Val I would just like you and you site visitors know that SMITTY'S DRIVE IN is open for another season. We are located just off the groomed L101 trail in King Kirkland .Every body welcome . Thanks Trevor Trevor Attwater <attwater@ntl.sympatico.ca > 567 6234 - Saturday, January 11, 2003.
Hi Mac and Val A big hello is sent to you from the Kawarthas with best wishes for the new year. Our son Nathan told us of your website and when we got home from his and his wife Kim's place in Orillia last night, I spent a good hour on your website. What a pleasant surprise to get caught up on the past, and look forward to keeping updated on the future. The best to you both, and of course to Skye.Dieter and Nereda Rehm, formerly of Sesekinika, now living on the shores of Sturgeon Lake in the Kawarthas, near Lindsay Ont. Dieter/Nereda Rehm <drehm47@hotmail.com> Cameron Ontario, (705)359-1919 - Saturday, January 11, 2003.
Fred, doug will see you sat!! the boys from pennsylvania, usa!!! ckovacs - Thursday, January 09, 2003.
just found this site,hope maybe to hear from people who lived in holtyre during the fiftes and sixtes. john harper - Wednesday, January 08, 2003.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2003 - Wednesday, January 01, 2003.
Herbie goes out on the lake in late February. He normally sits there until the ice goes out in early May. mac - Tuesday, December 31, 2002.
I am wondering about Herbie last year you had pictures is he on ice waiting for the thaw to come ? alan schloz - Tuesday, December 31, 2002.
Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone had been on Sesikenica lately. I plan to cross on the 29th and was just wondering how she looks. If some one could let me know Ice and Sluch conditions it would be greatly apreciated.. Thedove <thedove_1@hotmail.com> Barrie, - Sunday, December 22, 2002.
I got to ride just over 600 miles in the U.P. of Michigan, before the warm spell hit. Our trails are dirt. We try to get up to the Larder Lk. area twice a year. We truly enjoy the Canadian hospitality and the good natured ribbing back and forth with everyone. We have a week of after Christmas, is there any snow forecasted? Please advise and GO WINGS!The Sleddog Sleddog <sleddog@iwarp.net> Imlay City, Mi, - Saturday, December 21, 2002.
Where's the Snow? Sleddog <sleddog@iwarp.net> Imlay City, - Saturday, December 21, 2002.
Ian , I look fo news about Herbie isn allan Schloz - Saturday, December 14, 2002.
I just happened to find your sight and think it is wonderful. I haven't been in Kenogami in a few years but from the photos I have seen it is still great. Being with the military I have seen a lot of places and I don't think they compare. Kind of makes me homesick. ThanksBill ScottWainwright AB Bill Scott <wpsclan@telusplanet.net> Wainwright Alberta, - Wednesday, December 11, 2002.
Just thought to say hi Nathan <lets_play_cards2003@yahoo.ca> - Monday, December 09, 2002.
I'm sitting in Punta Gorda Florida and looking at the Almanac. I can tell why I'm in Florida, its about 20c here at 21:00. Have a good one Agnes and Clive <cjoato@yahoo.ca> - Sunday, December 08, 2002.
Hi Val and Ian! I love you and miss you guys soooo much! Happy Birthday "Dad"!! Ill come see you guys at Christmas. Great site by the way!! Miss you lots, xoxoxox Pammy! <pamconant@hotmail.com> North Bay, 494-9445 - Friday, December 06, 2002.
Happy Birthday to You Happy Birthday to You Happy Birthday dear Mac!!!!!!! Happy Birthday to YOU. Brother Steve - Friday, December 06, 2002.
Hey Uncle Mac! It was great talking to you last night! Can't wait for Christmas to see you all, and the snow. Happy Birthday on Friday! Alicia <Halfpenny> Down South, - Wednesday, December 04, 2002.
Join us Saturday, March 9 for a day of good people, good food, good prizes and good times. 30 km sled run, curling skills competition, bon fire, music, beef on a bun, mulled wine, beaver tails, silent auction, deck dancing. A $35 ticket includes beef on a bun dinner, poker hand - 50/50 draw, $1000 elimination draw, participation draw. Tickets available at MacPherson's ESSO, Kenogami Bridge Inn, CJKL, Kirkland District Hospital, Grocery Depot, G.M. City. Have fun, ride safe Kenogami Dash <robdan@nt.net> Kenogami, - Wednesday, February 20, 2002.
Just a Hello. Mac. this web site is totaly awsome. you've done a wonderful job. I enjoy listening to u and Fergy in the morning. always starts my day :-)... kepp up the good job. take care of u and ur familly. :-). Tina Levesque Tina Levesque <spook0@ntl.sympatico.ca> Kirkland Lake, - Monday, February 18, 2002.
Where's the picture you said you we're going to post on your website? I'm looking forward to seeing it! Ron Dobratz <kilbride@ntl.sympatico.ca> Porcupine, (705)235-2521 - Monday, February 18, 2002.
10th annual Northern Touring Festival this weekend Feb 16th in Matheson this event is organized by our three local clubs Holtyre, Ramore Sportsman Club, Matheson Trail Masters and ValGagne Coureur de Bois PreRegistration is Friday night from 7:00pm to 10:00 and Saturday starting at 7:30am Entree fee is $35.00 dollars there is a 1st prize which is an Arctic Cat 4 wheeler 2nd is a complete patio set and 3rd a 4 cordless tool set plus 100 door prizes you get 4 chances to win with every ticket bought. So come one come all and have some fun with us. Mike Lebel <mlebel@nt.net> Matheson,Ontario, 705-273-2523 - Tuesday, February 12, 2002.
Awesome pictures Ian, winter appears to have shaped up well since December. Keep a cool tool! Gary Gary Whyte <whytey@shaw.ca> Gibbons, AB(Now), - Tuesday, February 12, 2002.
I WANT A GERMAN SHERPED louis <louissix@hotmail.com> - - Tuesday, February 12, 2002.
Hey Man! Way cool pictures. Red Dog Leader - Tuesday, February 12, 2002.
I was one of the Michiganders visiting on Jan 29, 02. We were in Larder Lk. for a week at The Country Motor Inn. We really enjoyed the trails in the TATA region and appreciate your hospitality. We got a kick out of your comments as to our low windshields and the snocross style helmets a couple of the guys were wearing. We are all seasoned riders and although your temps were minus 30, we've ridden in much worse. We chose to be "stylish" over the bulky "Batcycle" windshields we save for really cold weather. We all have heated helmet shields and communicators for safety. We belong to one of the largest Snomobile Clubs in Michigan, The SnomadS Snofari Club. We have spread the word about your trails and hospitality, so be prepared for an invasion of fun loving, safety consious, family oriented sledders. Ron Schroeder V.P. Snomads Snofari Club Ron <sleddog@iwarp.net> Imlay City, 810-724-3817 - Tuesday, February 12, 2002.
With 200 plus hours logged night grooming this season to date not aq flicker of green following me. Opratr Opratr - Sunday, February 10, 2002.
"Local sledder observes green "UFO" type lights." My mom (who lives in Englehart)drives a Zr 440, and it has a green light cover...hmmmm... now here's something to ponder *grin* Missing Northern Ontario winters, and hearing you and Fergie on the radio in the mornings :o ) Tiffany Lange <LadyAmythest@computasearch.ca> Snowless Sarnia Ontario, - Thursday, February 07, 2002.
Norm stopped in to chat and fill up on Tuesday. Was told he was famous because he was on your site. Told me to check it out. What a great site!! Keep up the great work. Check out Cochrane's site at www.town.cochrane.on.ca February 4-10, 2002 is our 40th Annual Winter Carnival. Should be a great time for everyone!! See you on the trails! Sherry Ellerton <tourism@puc.net> Cochrane, 705-272-3481 - Wednesday, February 06, 2002.
Thanks for the help. We made it back to Timmins no problem. See you in March. The guy with the frozen up 600. - Monday, February 04, 2002.
Hey, it's the guy with the "duck coat on". hee hee! You did'nt notice I had my leathers on underneath! What do you think I am, crazy? well maybe alittle. I finally hooked up with the rest of the guys later on that day. AT THE ROOM! They had too much fun the night before and turned back from Kirkland. It was a nice run out in that blizzard by myself just the same! You take care and I'll see ya again, hopefully soon, Jon Jon <yatomi@tir.com> Michigan, - Sunday, February 03, 2002.
Heard you had your carbs redone. Be sure to wait for me, I'll be the one trying to keep. Red Dog Leader - Saturday, February 02, 2002.
Mac; This is the best web site I have ever visited. You do an excellant job of describing the trails and conditions. See you in a couple of days. Terry and Wilma Terry and Wilma DuBose - Friday, February 01, 2002.
I like all the information about sledding and the weather conditions . I have a place on Sesikinika island southend of lake , I think it was near the ice house picture you took last week send more I liked that . Alan Schloz - Thursday, January 31, 2002.
great site ian and val Charles Sackrider <char00@ntl.sympatico.ca> kl, - Tuesday, January 29, 2002.
This is my first time using a computer so it took me an hour to enter this message. Great site - I will return! Ted Irvine <tebby@ntl.sympatico.ca> Kenogami, 705-642-3663 - Monday, January 28, 2002.
How are the trails? Terry <WLM71432@Aol.Com> Great Valley, N.Y. USA, 715-945-2284 - Sunday, January 27, 2002.
Rumours have reached us in sunny Florida of a pending winter carnival in the near future in Kenogami. Does anyone have any more info on this? John Carhart <jcarhart@nt.net> Kenogami/Timmins/Pt Charlo, - Sunday, January 20, 2002.
The Kirkland & District Hospital Foundation will be holding its "Sled Rally Family Fun Run" on Saturday Feb 9, 2002. Pledge and information sheets are available at MacPhersons, the hospital and various locations in Kirkland Lake, Larder Lake, Kenogami and Sesekinika. For more information, visit www.kdhospital.com/foundation Kirkland and District Hospital Foundation - Thursday, January 17, 2002.
Tm-125 in the barn for a melt down tonight.lots of mud & ice.A-110-Q is getting smooth ran 12.5 Mph on the return. see you on the trails. jamie Jamie - Thursday, January 17, 2002.
Here we come. Bill Burlington, Vermont, - Wednesday, January 16, 2002.
We think that you have a very interesting and informative web site nelson shaw <shaw111@sympatico.ca> st.catharines, 9056821867 - Wednesday, January 16, 2002.
Mac, Loads of good info. in your almanac, thanks for the updates, their very helpful and MAKE or BREAK a trip North....Ryan Ryan - Sunday, January 13, 2002.
Kenogami - A Way Of Life Garth Ryan - Saturday, January 12, 2002.
Happy New Year To All Garth Ryan - Saturday, January 12, 2002.
Sympathy to Clive and Agnes for their too cold weather and to the sledders for the not cold enough. Me I'm fine and dandy with the temp hitting mid 70's this week. Really enjoy the pics Using them as wallpaper. Richard Scott Richard Scott - Thursday, January 10, 2002.
07:00 The temp. here in P.G. is 32 the temp ast Ses is 34. We have FROST on the cars. The conditions were simillar yesterday.What's up Doc. Clive and Agnes <cjoato@peganet.com> Sesekinika./Punta Gorda Fl., - Thursday, January 10, 2002.
I think I'm lost. Where am I ? mcgoo <mcgoo@onlink.net> ses, - Wednesday, January 09, 2002.
Tried to groom to L-162 today and made it as far as the big swamp. Very rocky on the hills , need more snow!!! opratr <opratr@ntl.synpatico.ca> - Saturday, January 05, 2002.
A-108 airport to sesk. groomed today. see tata for statis . opratr opratr - Friday, January 04, 2002.
coming to a trail near you soon. will be on a-108 north tomorrow. airport opratr - Thursday, January 03, 2002.
Happy New Year to all those up north, and to those who "wannabe"! Polly Thornham <pauline.thornham@rogers.com> Brampton/Sesekinika, - Wednesday, January 02, 2002.
Thanks to my brother-in -law - Robert - for sending me the website link. Hope you are enjoying a white Christmas in Kenogami... bev nickoloff <bev.nickoloff@sympatico.ca> Toronto, 416-484-4523 - Wednesday, January 02, 2002.
friend of john frankenberg-woodsville nj jerry willard <jerryjaars@msn.com> lambertville nj usa, 704-843-8012 - Tuesday, January 01, 2002.
happy new year to all.. my brother Robert e-mailed this site..fantastic. kenogami is truly Heaven On Earth Marilyn D'Andrea Pass <gazmal@execulink.com> london, ontario, - Tuesday, January 01, 2002.
Nice picture of the cottage Ian. Bill Clark <mandb@ntl.sympatico.ca> kenogami, - Monday, December 31, 2001.
Happy New Years All Ian and Val love your site have to give the address to Domenic he'll love it Robert D'Andrea - Monday, December 31, 2001.
I am BIll Burgman's grandson... i doubt you remember me but i visit Ses. every summer and love it. John Burgman <j_burgman@hotmail.com> Iowa, - Sunday, December 30, 2001.
Just to let northon11 surfers know that now you can send Kenogami E-Cards from this site. Click the button at the top (far right). Happy New Year! . - Saturday, December 29, 2001.
cool site...looking foreward to some sledding up on ses. Rick&carolyn hebert <deepznow@hotmail.com> northbay , - Saturday, December 29, 2001.
I enjoy your page look you up every day and get weather and other info ,like the pictures of the are too . See you this summer . at your gift shop. alan schloz <aschloz@ao;.com> toledo ohio, - Monday, December 24, 2001.
Hi Ian And Val. Dad is visiting us here in West Michigan, and we checked into your web site to catch up on things up north. Great pictures of Lake Kenogami at the winter solstice. We live about a 10 minute drive from the Eastern Shore of Lake Michigan, and it is NOT frozen over. As a matter of fact, there isn't any snow - the tempreatures are hovering around 45 Deg F (7 Deg C). We have had the warmest November to date. Please extend to our friends in Sesikenika, Kenogami, and Kirkland Lake a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Rob, Sandra, Derrick, and Tommy. (oh yes, Dad too!) Robert Burgman <burgman@ieee.org> Muskegon, MI, - Saturday, December 22, 2001.
Great to see the site back. I thought I may have to learn Swedish. Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. Clive and Agnes <cjoato@peganet.com> Sesekinika/Punta Gorda Fl., - Thursday, December 20, 2001.
Thank you for getting E mail address for Terry and Clair Schonfeldt and I have heard from them they keep eye on cottage , and it survived the high wind day am glad to know. alan schloz - Tuesday, December 11, 2001.
Hope to be there over X-mas holiday, What's the chance for decent snow? Weather down here has been unseasonably warm. Hope you get a good base going...Ryan Ryan O'Connell <plarisrocs@aol.com> Canton OH, 330-494-2245 - Friday, December 07, 2001.
Congratulations on 2nd Anniversary of your great web site. We look forward to visiting it every day to find out " what's up " up there. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...to all at MacPhersons & Co.!! Rupe & Sheila Righton <rupesheila2@sympatico.ca> Toronto/ Ses / Sarasota FL, - Friday, December 07, 2001.
Hi! your my number one fan! i am 10 and really enjoy listing to your album. Samantha Lee <samantha_ssc@yahoo.com.au> Gladstone, Qld, 49794634 - Wednesday, December 05, 2001.
Have bookmarked this excellent website!!Good job, Val and Ian.Gotta tell our friends about your Shangri-la. Mike & Tanya <Tanmike@onlink.net> - Friday, November 30, 2001.
Just a "Hello" Mike and Tanya Feldman <Tanmike@onlink.net> Barber's Bay - Timmins, (705) 363-2388 - Friday, November 30, 2001.
Got home last night from work took the sled out for the first time. Yeah :-) Woke up this morning and snow is leave me :-( .... I wish the snow would stay so I can make my first trip out to MacPherson's for some gas :-) Gord <everyday_jay@hotmail.com> KL, - Wednesday, November 28, 2001.
I need Terry Shonfelt E mail Address they are on Sesekinika Alan Schloz <aschloz@aol.com> Toledo Ohio U SA, 419 472 9156 - Sunday, November 25, 2001.
this is my song to yahey nikki your so fine u blow my mind annita austraila, 02 9678 9874 - Saturday, November 24, 2001.
well mac its nice to see the snow hopefully I'll be up for a visit in the groomer soon and maybe this year I'll get a promotion from Junior groomer operator up to the nest rung on the ladder Dave Kant <crazydavey500@hotmail.com> Kirkland Lake, - Wednesday, November 21, 2001.
need Terry Shonfelt E mail address they are on Sesekinika Thanks Alan Schloz <aschloz@aol.com> Toledo,Ohio U S A, 4194729156 - Monday, November 19, 2001.
GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LOUIE PODUNAVAC <kspsgt@peoplepc.com> ASHLAND, KENTUCKY, - Wednesday, November 14, 2001.
You should come here Mac. We don't have to sand the yard, just oil the air conditioner. Have a good winter. Clive ONeill <cjoato@peganet.com> Punta Gorda Fl., - Tuesday, November 13, 2001.
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Hi Mac,Long time no see. Glad to see you stayed in the best place in the world. Miss Kenogami a lot. Upcoming website: mileofgold.comTake care, Jon Jon Lehti <joemarooney@home.com> Newmarket, Ontario, - Wednesday, October 31, 2001.
Just a little note to say hi to everyone in Kenogami. Whistler is great but Northern Ontario is definitely better! Jen Nychuk - Thursday, October 25, 2001.
Enjoyed your site and the local news. See you next summer.#44 Lake Sesikinika Gerry & Janet Tabbert <GerryTabbert@cs.com> Port St Lucie, Florida, 561-879-0021 - Monday, September 24, 2001.
We had a baby girl on sept.8, 7lbs 13ounces,her name is Emma Whyte. Take care Gary gary whyte <whytey@shaw.ca> Edmonton, - Thursday, September 20, 2001.
God Bless America. Rory - Sunday, September 16, 2001.
hey folks!!Just thought we'd drop a line to say hello!!Is it cold up there yet??? Any snow???? When does Herbie go on the lake??? People down here want to know if it's for real!!!Take Care!Rachel and Bill Rachel - Sunday, September 16, 2001.
Hi Ian. Congrats to you and Val. 25 years!! Could you please pass along the website that kills these darn pop up adds. Thanks Larry <lburke88@hotamail.com> Swastika, - Saturday, September 08, 2001.
Watch your page faithfully. Dr. Bill Burgman visiting from Sesekinika. Your temperatures same as ours here. Knew your step mother Mary socially. Say hello. Rick Richards <rickrich@telusplanet.net> Black Diamond Alta, 403 933 7515 - Thursday, September 06, 2001.
Hello Ian and Val we just got the internet. rswilliams <rswilliams@onlink.net> Kenogami, 642-9159 - Sunday, August 12, 2001.
Looking for Germen Sheperd puppies for sale Lucille <lulu777@ntl,sympatico.ca> Timmins, N/A - Wednesday, August 08, 2001.
Keep up the great site! I enjoy reading keeping up with the news and weather since I can't be there this summer... James Topping - Saturday, August 04, 2001.
We'll be visiting Mom during the last part of Aug. Love to see you guys..! Ed and Wendy Giovanella Vancouver, BC, - Friday, August 03, 2001.
You have a wonderful site. hope to see more.Love your morning show with Fergie in the morning!!!!! I never miss it. Your show passes my drive to work every morning to Englehart Pamela Emmell <pemmell@gfp-inc.com> Larder Lake, (705)643-2773 - Tuesday, July 31, 2001.
Congratulations to Ian and Val on their 25th Anniversary and Congratulations to Skye and Family for throwing a wonderful get together commemorating this special Silver Anniversary.See You Outdoors Nathan Richer <richer22@hotmail.com> Kenogami, - Sunday, July 29, 2001.
Congratulations on the site Mac...looks great! I can't wait to get back to Kenog... much better than the city! Kara Marshall <marshallkara@hotmail.com> Brantford, (originally Kenogami), - Friday, July 27, 2001.
Larder McGarry Snowmobile Club is hosting its 7th annual BOAT RALLY & BBQ on Larder Lakeon July 28th All proceeds to go to the Larder Lake Walleye Fish Hatchery EVERYONE WELCOME$20.00 entry feePrizes awarded Larder McGarry Snowmobile Cl;ub Larder Lake, Ontario, 643-2607 - Monday, July 23, 2001.
Wow cool site. You'll be surprised how many folks want to see Doug's shirt(ref almanac on July 20) I hear it's a treasured photo from the Topping family, and it's obviously driving traffic to your site. Thanks for the great updates. Chadwick Sands The great town of Walnut Cove, North Carolina, 703-573-6266 - Sunday, July 22, 2001.
Classical Concert, 7pm July 14th at the Northern College Auditorium featuring local singer Tammy Rodgers. Music will consist of Opera, Broadway Musicals, Folk and Gospel Songs, and German Lied. Tickets will be available at the door for $12.00 for Adults, $3.00 for kids under 12. Come out and enjoy an evenig of great music! Tammy Rodgers <isolde111@hotmail.com> Kirkland Lake, 568-8760 or 567-9206 ext 224 - Monday, July 09, 2001.
Carl and Bob will be back soon!!! :) Bob Phillips <msap083196@aol.com> Wooster, Ohio USA, - Sunday, July 08, 2001.
Hi Nikki,How are you?You are my number 1 fan!You also have a great voice!!Bye, Louise Louise Millar <lmillar15@hotmail.com> Perth, - - Saturday, July 07, 2001.
hi nikki how are you i am one of your nuber one fans from meegan meegan <roemhadame@bigbond.com> australia n.s.w, 43932670 - Friday, June 22, 2001.
Just like to say hello to everyone on the lake and hope you're enjoing the summer. I'll post something when kid #2 arrives. Gary, cool site guys. Gary Whyte <whytey@sprint.ca> Gibbons Ab. (Now), - Thursday, June 14, 2001.
"The Magic"...The Nipissing Realists Art Group from North Bay is presenting their paintings at The Museum of Northern History, Sir Harry Oakes Chateau from June 3 - June 28, 2001. Members of the art group are Arlie Hoffman, Marie Stewart, Sue Davies, Kevin Hoffman, Pam Adams and Kim Brownlee-White. John Hall <hallj@canadorec.on.ca> North Bay, ON, (705) 474-7600 ex.5326 - Tuesday, June 05, 2001.
3rd Annual Charlton Fish Derby ... on Long Lake. Live catch & Release for Pike and Pickeral. Cash and numerous draw prizes for adults, teens and kids. Entry ticket includes buffet and dance. Saturday, May 26. 7am to 5pm Adults-$15 Teens-$10 Kids(11&under)-$5 - Friday, May 25, 2001.
Thanks Big-Mac for mentioning the rockwalkpark.com site the other day. The grand opening is Heritage Weekend, July 21-22.And by the way, we DO take exception to you calling Kirkland 'the center of the universe'! That's our title!Keep your stick on the ice.Dennis Dennis Churbainian <churbainiandennis@hotmail.com> Toronto, - Wednesday, May 16, 2001.
SPECTACULAR GARAGE SALEAt The Richer Residence on 208 Grenfell Road ( First Left Past MacPherson's General Store)When: Saturday May,12 2001 Time: 8 am to 4 pmThings ranging from Bikes, Fridges,Stoves,Skiis, Fishfinders, etc..This is one Garage Sale you don't want to miss... The Richer's Kenogami, - Thursday, May 10, 2001.
Can you inform your listeners on CJKL to check out the site www.rockwalkpark.com when they get a chance. It's a great new site I just discovered in Haileybury and it's great for all rock lovers.Thanks. Dennis Churbainian <churbainiandennis@hotmail.com> Toronto, - Tuesday, May 08, 2001.
The Osprey are back on Lake Sesekinika. Sited one at 7:30am April 27. Patti Landers <landers@rosspope.com> SESEKINIA, - Friday, April 27, 2001.
Ian,could you tell me which direction to look for the shuttle. heaven above site gives swastika's long and lat only. doesn't where to look? By the way you and ferggie are great in the am. find myself leaving for work so I don't miss your segment. thanx Larry Burke <lburke@edhospital.on.ca> Swastika, 705-544-5202 - Thursday, April 26, 2001.
Check out Matachewansnew site at www.matachewan.com Lorraine - Sunday, April 22, 2001.
Referred by John Hall. Just a hi for Val and Mac, remember me as friend of Mac's big brothers and Dana James uncle. Neat site, I will check almanac and messages from now on. Can Pam really be 50? Paul LaDuke <mountainman@bmts.com> Wiarton, Ont., - Tuesday, April 17, 2001.
Mac, thanks for the great spring thaw pics. I actually miss the snow. We are in the middle of our first all 80's week, weather wise, here in Dallas.Hi to Val and SkyeRichard Richard Scott <rjsdallas@yahoo.com> Kenogami, - Monday, April 09, 2001.
Happy Birthday Pam McBean! Welcome to the Half Century Club. from the Lake Kenogami gang. - Friday, April 06, 2001.
The winter is winding down and we will be heading home soon. How much snow? How much ice on Ses?The temp here is about 75F (10AM)See you next month.Agnes and Clive Agnes and Clive ONeill <cjoato@peganet.com> Ses/Punta Gorda Fl., - Thursday, April 05, 2001.
As of today, April 4th the Larder McGarry snowmobile trails are oficiallyclosed - happy sledding until next year Alice Allen <a-mallen@ntl.sympatico.ca> Larder Lake, 643-2607 - Wednesday, April 04, 2001.
ANOTHER SPRING EVENT! THE RAVENS HAVE BEGUN NESTING IN DOBIE. Dobie, Ontario - Tuesday, April 03, 2001.
Event:I saw a Robin Today at 11:00a.m.April first Brian Lutecki Kenogami, - Sunday, April 01, 2001.
Kenogami's 6th Annual Spring Art Show & Sale will be held on Saturday, April 7th from 10am until 3pm at our community hall. Pottery, weaving, jewelery, and a variety of paintings as well as much more will be featured. DO JOIN US. The Kenogami & District Community Hall Committee - Thursday, March 29, 2001.
Absolute Space! . - Thursday, March 22, 2001.
Hey Val and Mac,Got your site address from my son.Hope all is well.We hope to make a trip north in summer and we hope to drop in to say hi!!Ron Chartrand R Chartrand <pedagonet@yahoo.com> Burlington, - Tuesday, March 20, 2001.
And we miss you!!!! Mac - Monday, March 19, 2001.
I miss my old skateboard ramp... Da Chartrand <dac514@hotmail.com> Montreal, - Sunday, March 18, 2001.
Professional Roof Top Snow Removal. If you can't get up to your cottage this Spring, WE CAN. Mike & Leo 567-2024 or 642-3906 - Monday, March 05, 2001.
PET GROOMING LITTLE DOGS OR BIG DOGS AND CATS ALSO. YOU WILL BE SATISFIED. Aline wilson <ceecee@ntl.sympatico> Kirkland Lake. Ontario., 1-705-567-1149 - Monday, March 05, 2001.
Housecleaning 10.00 per hour, non-smoker. you will be satisfied. colleen <ceecee@ntl.sympatico> Kirkland Lake. Ontario., 1 705 568-6372 - Monday, March 05, 2001.
Got home last night. No snow in Sarnia. We had a great week up north. Will check your site for conditions in April. WE MIGHT BE BACK. Gord-Group of 4 Cats - Saturday, March 03, 2001.
Mac: You old snow dog! Great to see you're finally out from behind your pen and have a great self photo in the almanac. I didn't realize you were so good looking this time of year. Steve Steve Halfpenny - Thursday, March 01, 2001.
Just wanted to say to everyone from sunny Arizona. Well, actually a little chilly today - only 62 degrees ;0) Lissa Whyte-Daniels <ladaniel@apollogrp.edu> Arizona, 480-557-2286 - Tuesday, February 27, 2001.
We had the best week of snowmobiling two weeks ago when we did a loop beginning in North Bay and travelling through Kirkland Lake, Timmins,Sudbury, and back to North Bay. We did 847 miles in 4 1/2 days. We are the Valentine's Day couple pictured on your website. Your kindness and warm personality was greatly appreciated. Your store and gift shop is warm and cozy, some of the nicest gifts we've seen on sled. All our friends are teasing us that we're famous since viewing our picture on your site. We're enjoying it. My husband left on Sunday morning with 3 other guys for another snowmobiling excursion. They might be stopping in at MacPherson's. Hope to see you next year. Wendy Kleintop from Walnutport, PA --wwda@fast.net Wayne and Wendy Kleintop <wwda@fast.net> Walnutport, PA USA, 610-767-4146/767-7773 - Tuesday, February 27, 2001.
Made it home safe and sound. Thakx again for your help. Buzz from Buffalo - Monday, February 26, 2001.
THANKS MAC FOR ALL OF YUOR CO-OPERATION OVER THE YEARS WITH ALL OF THE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES HELD IN MCGARRY - IM GONNA MISS YOUR DETAILED ENVIORNMENT KENOGAMI WEATHER REPORTS - BUT WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE WEBSITE - ONCE AGAIN - THANKS - YOU ARE A TRUE AMBASSADOR FOR NORTHERN ONTARIO DEREK CALLAHAN Derek Callahan <mcgarry1@ntl.sympatico.ca> Virginiatown , (705) 634-2211 - Monday, February 19, 2001.
10th Annual McGarry Volunteer Firefighters Poker Run and Toys for Boys Draw Winners:Grand Prize: Dave Fraser (Kirkland Lake)2nd Prize: Mike Charchuk (Rouyn Noranda)3rd Prize: Dennis Bouffard (Virginiatown)POKER RUN:(280 Hands Sold)1st Place $340.00 - John Morrision - Virginiatown2nd Place : $240.00 - Ron Jacques - Larder Lake3rd Place : $105.00 Steve Spack - Kirkland Lake Derek Callahan <mcgarry1@ntl.sympatico.ca> Virginiatown, (705) 634-2211 - Monday, February 19, 2001.
10th Annual McGarry Volunteer Firefighters Poker Run and Toys for Boys Draw Derek Callahan <mcgarry1@ntl.sympatico.ca> Virginiatown, (705) 634-2211 - Monday, February 19, 2001.
The Kirkland LakeEncore Club is having a St. Patricks Day dance, March 17, 2001. Door Prizes, spot dances, auction, 50/50 draw. much more. Lunch served at 11:30PM. Music by Dennis Martineau. All included in your ticket for $6.00 available at the Bar at the Encore Club. Everyone welcome. Mary MacKay <mhm@ntl.sympatico.ca> Kirkland Lake, Fax....(705)567-1952 - Saturday, February 17, 2001.
Just wanted to say a big thank you on behalf of everyone involved with Northwood Easter Seal Camp (staff and campers) to everyone who participated in Snowarama, I heard it was a huge success, again! Congratulations on such a wonderful effort. Adam White - Thursday, February 08, 2001.
This is just to wish Jim and Bobbi Evans of Beach City, Ohio a very happy 40th wedding anniversary on February 3rd 2001. For anyone who knows these summertime residents of Matachewan, or even if you don't, send them an e-mail at JLE@SSSNET.COM and congratulate them on their 40 years of happiness AND their recent retirement. Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad. Love Jim, Nancy, Jimmy, Nikki, and Matt Jim & Nancy Evans <jevans3rd@aol.com> Dundee, Ohio, (330) 878-7141 - Saturday, February 03, 2001.
we will be having a sweatheartdart tournament on Feb/17/2001 at the legion hall in matachewanfor more details call 705-565-2401 darryl <casper5@ntl.sympatico.ca> matachewan, - Thursday, February 01, 2001.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR WEB-SITE ... NORTH ON 11 DOT COM ... WILL BE OFF-LINE FOR SERVER UPGRADING ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST FROM 7PM TIL 10PM. MacPherson's General Store <kenogami@canoemail.com> - Wednesday, January 31, 2001.
Winner of the 5th Annual Cold Weather Rally was Cindy Potter of Kirkland Lake Larder McGarry Snowmobile Club - Monday, January 29, 2001.
Winner of the 2001 Polaris Sled in the Larder McGarry Cold Weather Rally is Cindy Potter of Kirkland Lake - Thanks to everyone whos supported us in any way at our 5th Annual RallyFrom the Executive of the Larder McGarry Club Alice Allen 643-2607 - Monday, January 29, 2001.
Great Site Mac!!!Keep it up!!! Patty Honkonen <
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