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From Andrea Pretli, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, formerly of Rosehill, Wallsend

pretli@netscape.net

Hi everybody! This is a great idea to keep us Geordies in touch with what's going on back home. I've been in Canada since 1966 and my maiden name was Andrea Smith. My Mam was Rene Kennedy and she worked at British Ropes (Haggi's). I went to Stephenson Memorial Secondary School (1955-59). I would love to hear from anybody who knows me or my family. Since my Mam and her sisters died I miss getting the 'gossip' from home! Keep up the good work Sue!!!

03/11/01

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From Mike Taylor, Islamabad & Bangkok, formerly of Hendon, Harrogate Street Sunderland

mike001.taylor@virgin.net

Good website, interesting to see where people 'come from' and 'go to'!

03/11/01

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From Jack Robinson, Auckland, New Zealand, formerly of Roker (by the sea) Sunderland

thewall@ihug.co.nz

Hello, Sunderland, I still miss you after 48yrs! If anyone should read this and even think they know me please get in touch!

02/11/01

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From Bill Robson, Langley, B.C. Canada, formerly of Trimdon Village, County Durham (Blair Country)

William_Robson@telus.net

Hi Sue, Glad to see the guest book back on the site. The website continues to grow and that is great. Keep up the good work. Greetings from "Lotus Land" to all of my fellow ex-pats, but never "ex-geordies".!

02/11/01

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From Joan Watkinson, Mission, British Columbia, Canada, formerly of Bethune Avenue, Seaham

mark_watkinson@telus.net

Hi, great site, love reading all the memories brings back mine. I used to be Joan Farn, I lived on Bethune Ave, then Princess Road, my sister is Marjorie, my mam Isabel (Watson), my dad James Farn, my nana Edith Watson (formly Svenson). My mam used to work in Elliotts bakery on Princess Rd, then the VG shop that the Parkinsons owned. Would love to hear from anyone who knows me or my family.!

02/11/01

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From Peter Shotton, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, formerly of Darlington, Co. Durham.

shocdo@hotmail.com

Like to hear from anyone who spent their childhood in the thirties in Darlington. Perhaps memories of Tom Mix on Saturdays at the Central Cinema that we called the "Loppy Opera" when they charged two jamjars admission! I am 73 and have been in the Phils since 1993. As a child I went to Gurney Pease School on Albert Hill.!

02/11/01

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From Tom and Ann Robinson, Marangaroo, Perth, Western Australia, formerly of New Silksworth, Sunderland

spud242@ozemail.com.au

Hi everybody! My wife and me came out here in 1988 and we have never been back but it is great to read this page about people from back home. Keep up the good work, Sue!!

02/11/01

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From Tony, Laurieton, New South Wales, Australia, formerly of Gateshead

tonyhindmarsh@hotmail.com

Hello there, how's things? I left Gateshead in 1973, worked at the British Ropes for 5 years. Lived in Springwell then moved to the Leam Lane and Heworth. I played darts around the Gateshead and Newcastle areas for quite a while. I have searched quite a few Geordie sites but still haven't heard from anyone. I enjoy it so I shall keep trying, you never know - one day! OK you all, take care now won't you? Bye! Tony.!

01/11/01

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From Doreen Waller(nee Crawford), Perth, Western Australia, formerly of Norton-on-Tees

dw@perthpcug.org.au

Hi everyone! If there is anyone out there who knows my name, I would be delighted to hear from you! Bob and I emigrated in 1963, he worked at Dorman Long and I worked at Marks & Spencers and Ideal Decorations in Bishopton Lane, Stockton on Tees. Lawn bowls and golf are my hobbies, if anyone is interested. Doreen!

01/11/01

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From Gerry & Mary (Elmy), New Zealand, formerly of Ryhope, Sunderland

G.D.M.@xtra.co.nz

Hi Everyone....Mary and I emigrated to New Zealand 1974. We live in the centre of the North Island of N.Z. I was born in Ryhope and Mary was born in Hendon.Sunderland. We have many Geordie friends here in N.Z.and around the world who we keep in contact with. We are still very much Geordies at heart. We are retired now (Just!). Give us a call via email. We would love to hear from you. We keep in contact with the North East via Sue Kelly who does a wonderful job. Cheers for now. Gerry and Mary. All the best to our Geordie friend in Australia!

01/11/01

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From Pamela Rait (nee Ainsley), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, formerly of Sacriston, Durham.

pamela_rait@hotmail.com

This is a very interesting website. Great idea!

01/11/01

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From June Hughes (nee Anderson), Manitoba, Canada, formerly of Dipton, Co Durham

hughesfj@mb.sympatico.ca

Born and raised in Annfield St. Dipton (now gone). I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers me!

01/11/01

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From Frank Hughes, Pinawa, MB., Canada, formerly of Consett, Co Durham

hughesfj@mb.sympatico.ca

I really look forward to receiving the Tastes of Home newsletter. After 34 years I'm still homesick. I worked at Consett Iron Co., Dorman Long, Lackenby and South Durham Steel and Iron, Greatham in the 50s and 60s. Lived in The Grove, Moorside, Dipton, Redcar and Billingham. If my name rings a bell with anyone please get in touch!

01/11/01

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From Gillian (Jill) Porter, Albany Oregon USA, formerly of Low Fell, Gateshead

jportesk@earthlink.net

I am looking for Diana Hocking who used to live at Glenbrooke Terrace, Low Fell. We went to Dame Allan's in the early 1950's. Anyone have any news of her?!

01/11/01

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From Hilda Ord (nee Mills), Port Elgin, Ontario Canada, formerly of Sunderland

hilda_ord@hotmail.com

Hi folks, where is everyone! My husband and I visited Sunderland in August, and apart from family, we didn't meet anyone that we knew. Has everyone emigrated? If you see this and you know me, drop me a line. Hilda Ord (nee Mills)!

01/11/01

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From Jim Dowson, California, formerly of Crook, Co. Durham

jmd@macnexus.org

Hi Sue, glad to see the Guestbook is up and working. I will be looking forward to returning to read all of the entries from the other ex-pats. Enjoyed reading the Nostalgia section, brings back old memories. I visit your site on a regular basis!

01/11/01

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From Sonia Water (nee Wilson, Vancouver.B.C. Canada, formerly of South Stanley, Co.Durham.

bcwaters@intergate.ca

Hopefully someone out there may remember me!

31/10/01

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From John Mackay, Adelaide, South Australia, formerly of Gateshead

johnmack56@hotmail.com

I've now lived in Australia for 35 years, and couldn't live anywhere else. It's OK to visit the UK, but only during the summer months, but this is now home. I'll always be a Geordie, but the accent is getting less and less.!

31/10/01

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From Brian Skinner, Ottawa, Canada, formerly of Birmingham, via Belfast

brian.jean@sympatico.ca

I spent six years with the Birmingham Police Force (1957 - 1963) and, during that time, had some memorable times with North-Easterners like Frank Quinn from Newcastle and Eric Graham from Consett. I also visited my uncle, the late Bill Green, in Hartlepool and learned from him about such things as monkey hangers and Old Peculier. I'm now retired after 32 years with the Ottawa Police and I'd like to hear from any ex-Brum coppers who may remember me!

31/10/01

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