At the visitation for my father, my mom's brother told everyone there that he would be packing " his " sister up and moving her to Guelph where he lived. He owned a home right... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-01 10:15:00
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So now mom and I are back home in Toronto. We settled in the east end of Toronto and again I got set up in a new school, the third one in two years. We lived in a basement apartment about... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-01 19:35:00
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I have suggested in the " threads " part of this site that perhaps it might be  good idea to have a get together. Well sadly, since I been  writting my " story... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-01 21:30:00
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Fast forward to age 15. We had moved again. This time we moved about 6 blocks away because it was cheaper rent. I stayed at the same school and walked the 6 blocks to hang around with my... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-02 20:45:00
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Also during this time I was getting into music. I got ahold of a old ,beat up  " high hat and a snare. "  I think this was one time my mom was glad her hearing was... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-03 21:04:56
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Think its time for a couple of days off. Its really hard and I'm so damm tired. I'll get back to it when I get my head back on my shoulders. Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-04 18:46:29
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Its no use, got to finish. Got to keep active. So I guess after my wife of one week told me why she married me, my hopes for a long and happy marriage were somewhat dashed. Also around this... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-04 21:53:54
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As I stated in " part six ", my choice to not maintain contact with my son would come back to haunt me. Seven years had gone by and I thought of him every day. I thought of him... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-05 07:13:51
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We had those day outings like I said in part seven. A day at the Toronto Zoo, a day at Ontario Place, Blue Jay baseball games, Maple Leaf hockey games. I was watching my son play every week... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-05 20:52:12
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We finished off my oldest son's years in grade school without too much happening. He did the "normal" kid things, some good, some not so good but nothing really evil. We had him in... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-06 07:55:07
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About three years ago, I had been away on holidays. I sat down to go through a large number of emails. One that I got asked me if I was the same ( my real name) who used to work for the THE... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-06 20:59:09
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They say that God has a " plan " for everybody. If that is in fact true, then whoever put together my life plan should be fired. Everyone in my life that I loved since the age of... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-07 05:38:33
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This trip I've taken down memory lane has been very emotional at best. But now my journey is over. When I started this I had hoped it was going to remove a huge weight off my shoulders. It... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-07 18:22:28
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Why do people seem to assume that when someone retires that their days will be filled with golf, golf and more golf ? I do not wish to offend any golfers that might read this but I never saw... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-08 19:45:30
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Now that the teams that have under achieved all year are no longer playing, its time for some real good hockey games. Up here in the "land of hockey pucks', hockey is our passion. Most... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-08 22:17:47
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Its been almost three years since the tornado hit the city of New Orleans. Thousands of homes were destroyed, people were killed and the city itself was almost " wiped " off the face... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-10 19:11:00
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Next summer my lady and I are going away on a little holiday. Not exactly know where for sure but it will be one of those "all inclusive" resorts. A week or ten days of warm sand,... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-11 22:39:18
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She sits at the kitchen table sipping her coffee and daydreaming out the window toward the huge backyard. She has everything a women can wish for, a big home, a new flashy car, a rustic... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-11 23:29:59
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First let me say, once again, I have the up most respect for people who have a firm belief in the the Bible and its teachings. I myself differ from those teachings. So I hope I do not offend... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-12 07:06:49
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She grew up with nothing. Her life was just one big "hand me down" after another. In her high school year she a few boyfriends. But Paul was so special. They met in the summer... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-12 08:06:04
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She pours another cup of coffee and looks at the clock. She'll be meeting " him " in 2 hours. They'll arrived in their own cars, she hurry into his. They'll take a drive to a nice... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-12 21:22:41
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Your rock, when you need support. Your best friend, when everyone else has turned their back to you. Your protector, against everyone and everything. Your shoulder, when you need to lay... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-13 07:11:13
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As someone who has been cheated on more than once I used to be of the opinion that there was no good reason for someone to cheat on their mate. I now have a different point of view. I know... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-13 21:04:42
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We would practice all week for the Friday game. We'd sweat, bled, bruise. The game time was 2pm. People with tickets were let out of class early. The players were dressed, ready to go at... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-13 21:50:15
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Well it would seem that " old temp " has burned the candle a little to close to the end. I went to the doctors today. He was not pleased. In fact he wants me back in six weeks but... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-18 19:54:17
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I started smoking when I was 15 because it was cool and everyone else did it. Oh, I didn't really smoke alot, maybe a pack every week. But I was cool. One of my buddies, also my age started... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-19 16:55:30
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The last holiday I had with my family before the break up was a trip to Washington D.C. It was a good time as I saw all the tourist stuff. I watched the Marine Corp. silent drill team,... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-19 20:07:46
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I never ever felt the need to be perfect unlike some people. Nor have I ever felt the need to spell correctly or have my grammar up to par. I do the best that I can. The most important thing... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-19 21:12:51
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Thats what I am or at least was. A walking contradiction. And I can add " partly truth and partly fiction ". Because of my past, I grew up harden towards the world and the people in... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-20 09:34:46
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Do YOU know just how important YOU are ? Do YOU know just how much YOU mean to people ? Do YOU know that even when things look bad, its YOU that keeps everything together ? Do YOU... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-20 11:04:39
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For awhile I've felt that perhaps maybe I have been " over stepping "  with my efforts to keep up with positive comments, feedback, reenforcement etc. People have been so... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-20 20:58:43
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As many of you are aware of, I along with my lady are members of the local " Lions Club ". Two years ago I came forward with a idea that the club " get a Santa Claus... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-20 21:25:24
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He tried every argument he could think of. He begged and pleaded but to no avail. It was like walking against a very strong headwind, going nowhere fast. Oh how he wished he could turn... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-21 19:36:59
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The good old days. You could leave your front door unlocked and never be bothered. You could walk through a park late at night and not feel afraid. There wasn't a group of teenagers... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-21 22:27:09
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Remember those cold winter mornings, me getting you up early, on my day off. I make sure your equipment is all packed. Into the cold car, off to the arena. I tie your skates with cold fingers.... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-24 21:39:52
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It had been a rather tough day for her. Deadlines to meet, meetings with clients. No time for a lunch. Stolen moments for a coffee. She needed to unwind, slow down before she headed... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-25 05:44:22
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Last game of the very long season. Two teams who have battled each other through the regular season and now into the playoffs. Both teams with great pitching, great fielding and each having... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-26 06:25:45
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I wanted to go so bad. But I didn't have a date. I'm just not a " ask a girl for a date " kinda guy. I guess thats why I don't have a date. I could be happy just going and... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-26 08:44:19
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Well I guess I mean curtains. Getting rid of our old ones cause we are moving. I just can't believe all the stuff we are throwing out. My lady and I are a couple of pack rats, we save... Read More
Posted by: templar_knight on 2008-04-27 19:25:21
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