Here is another convenient way to send us your thoughts on down-home living, and comment on the stories you've read in Downhome. All will be considered for inclusion in the "Notes from Home" section of the magazine.
Puzzling Puzzles
Dear downhome, I am the lucky recipient of a subsciption to your magazine as a gift from my dear ole dad, a frequent contributor to your poetic license section.
As a puzzle fanatic, It's hard to resist the temptation of any puzzle however, I am a little dissapointed that your "themed puzzles" are so American. I know that you have included a "Newfoundland crossword" but it would be nice to have a regular crossword that is more appropriate for your readership. American baseball, celebrities, Thanksgiving etc. is not what I'd expect to find in a magazine whose prime focus is on bringing us "downhome".
Remembrance Day
On page 160 of the November issue,the two Air Cadets taking part in the ceremonies are Carter Fancey and Riley Fancey.Thanks to Jason Reid for submitting the photo and Downhome for including it in your magazine.
Frank L. Fancey
Bishop's Falls
Smaller Downhomers
I just wanted to make a comment about your Downhomer. For the past two months I have noticed that your books have gotten smaller. What and why is the reason? I have been buying your books for years, and October and November are 16 pages less - but the price of the book is the same. Are you going to increase the book back to its normal size or keep it the same? If not I will not be buying them each month.
During WWII, Kae (Power) Boucher, a native of Halifax, offered to her Torbay women friends an invitation to shop the Eaton's catalogue. Kae was a Canadian citizen and didn't have to pay the hefty duties. She put in a weekly order to ... click to read moreDuring WWII, Kae (Power) Boucher, a native of Halifax, offered to her Torbay women friends an invitation to shop the Eaton's catalogue. Kae was a Canadian citizen and didn't have to pay the hefty duties. She put in a weekly order to help out the young mothers like herself. Last fall as I stood at Cape Spear in front of the plaque thanking the forces, I shed a few tears remembering my parents Kae and Butch Boucher and of course my mum's "shopping." Butch Boucher was in the RCAF. He and Kae and their young son Nicky arrived in Newfoundland via a posting in Calgary. Butch met and married Kae in Halifax in 1940. He had joined the Air Force in Montreal and went right to Halifax. I heard from my mum's family that they often wondered how Kae understood Butch through his very limited knowledge of English - mostly learned from popular tunes. Does this story sound familiar in your Torbay family stories? Let Downhome know. ... Hide full submission
Cathy Enright Ottawa, ON
(4.67 rating, 3 votes)
Torbay and the Eaton's Catalogue
During WWII, Kae (Power) Boucher, a native of Halifax, offered to her Torbay women friends an invitation to shop the Eaton's catalogue. Kae was a Canadian citizen and didn't have to pay the hefty duties. She put in a weekly order to ... click to read moreDuring WWII, Kae (Power) Boucher, a native of Halifax, offered to her Torbay women friends an invitation to shop the Eaton's catalogue. Kae was a Canadian citizen and didn't have to pay the hefty duties. She put in a weekly order to help out the young mothers like herself. Last fall as I stood at Cape Spear in front of the plaque thanking the forces, I shed a few tears remembering my parents Kae and Butch Boucher and of course my mum's "shopping." Butch Boucher was in the RCAF. He and Kae and their young son Nicky arrived in Newfoundland via a posting in Calgary. Butch met and married Kae in Halifax in 1940. He had joined the Air Force in Montreal and went right to Halifax. I heard from my mum's family that they often wondered how Kae understood Butch through his very limited knowledge of English -mostly learned from popular tunes. Does this story sound familiar in your Torbay family stories? Let Downhome know. ... Hide full submission
Cathy Enright Ottawa, ON
(4 rating, 3 votes)
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Monuments
Now that Remembrance Day is coming up in two days, I was looking back on my trip to Belgium and France in 2009 with my two sons. We visited all five caribou monuments, one in Belgium and four in France. It was a very moving experience, especially since my father, Roy Spencer, fought at Beaumont Hamel and was wounded on July 1st 1916.
George S. Spencer
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Dad and His Tunnocks Gifts
My father, Clifton Rowe, recently celebrated his 75th birthday. And may I add he looks fantastic! My father owned a general store in Sheaves Cove, NL where he sold all the Tunnocks product line: snowballs, caramel log bars, tea cakes, etc. Tunnocks ... click to read moreMy father, Clifton Rowe, recently celebrated his 75th birthday. And may I add he looks fantastic! My father owned a general store in Sheaves Cove, NL where he sold all the Tunnocks product line: snowballs, caramel log bars, tea cakes, etc. Tunnocks was kind enough to send my dad a birthday gift, which included all the items he once sold for them. I think this is a fantastic picture and clearly displays the wonderful treats us Newfoundlanders have enjoyed for many years and still do. My father would love to see this photo in the Downhomer. Thank you and keep up the great work! ... Hide full submission
