Here's an extra-special thank you to some of the people and organizations who made our lives easier, more pleasant, and who also made us feel less homesick.
Rose Carlyle
You, my dear, were the first listener to tell me you loved my voice, style and musical tastes. You were
my first real fan... I can't explain the joy that gives me. The day before I left, you showed up at the
radio station with some home-baked cookies, and a batch just for me. I told you that day that I was
leaving Port Alberni. I wasn't sure if you were angry because of my departure, or upset because you
were losing a friend, too. I wanted to let you know I always knew you were there.
To the Guys at Quality Electronics and Dunbar Computers
Many times, we've gone to you, rather convinced that our 14.4 modem or Windows 3.1 and Netscape
were all cursed with evil demons, and that things would never be alright again. It's nice to see that
compassion and human kindness still live on, especially with the "little guys", like you. We owe you
lots...
To Chris Talbot
Not just a landlord in our last home in Port Alberni, but a guy who tries to solve the station's problems
in a day. Don't give up, Chris. Someday, it will all make sense.
To the entire crew at Mid-Island Communications
You will all get haloes at Heaven's Gates. Because you still offered that "grandfather" unlimited access
account, we were able to spend a lot of time on-line, and meet many other Web Chatters like myself.
I often spoke of my Internet chatting experiences on-air, trying to raise awareness about the Internet.
If I had been able to say which company I had been with, I would have. But business name-dropping
is never a wise thing to do in radio, or any other form of media. I hope that my daily stories of on-line
experiences brought in a few extra clients every month. And I also hope you'll always have enough lines
available to answer your clients' needs. I'll miss your friendly support and always cheery dispositions.
It always amazed me that you could identify my voice, and even remember my first name. It made me
feel very special indeed.
To Brad Pace
An imp's soul trapped in a mortal's body. I worked afternoons with you for 6 months. I broke you in
(Ok, sorta), and we even managed to have a good number of bantering sessions that I hope were
entertaining for our listeners. Don't ever change that quirky outlook you have on life. It's what makes
you unique. You're a good reporter, very hard-edged, getting to the guts of a story. I wish you the
very best in your journalism career - you have what it takes, I believe, to replace Lloyd Robertson
on the CTV News ... someday. I'll miss that easy camaraderie and friendship you offered every day,
even when I wasn't in the mood to smile. Thanx, Brad.
To Shawn Tier A poet trapped in a career you thought would let you unleash your deep feelings for humanity. We've shared many a good talk about the important things in life - companionship, internet relationships, real life relationships, the pains and joys of love. We have a lot in common, much more than being both Leos. Sometimes our similarities have frightened me, because I've seen when silence isn't always golden, especially in your tortured soul. We have talked about so many topics since we first discovered that chat room, early that spring. It's difficult to put into words the loss I will feel from not talking with you like that anymore. The chat rooms just aren't the same, when these topics surface. If I had one "selfish" wish for you, it would be that you finally find peace in your heart and soul, hopefully around the same time you find it in your outside life, too. Thanx isn't enough. I can't tell you how much it touched me when I found out you spoke and thought so highly of me. You know what I mean... I know you do.
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