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Day I was born at Beausejour Hospital
The number one song in 1974 was Taking Care Of Business by BTO. The veitnam war ended a year later in 1975. -
My earliest Memory
When I was 2 years old I tried to climb the back of my high chair and accidentally fell backwards and the chair fell on my forehead. The only part I remember is getting the stitches. -
Happiest Childhood Memory
Me my 2 older sisters and my parents went on a road trip to Banff and Vancouver when I was 5 years old. Seeing the mountains for the first time and the gigantio Douglas Fir trees was really cool. It was also fun driving my sisters crazy on the way. -
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Hockey
I was a hockey player for about eleven years. Two of the greatest players during that period as well as all time were Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky. -
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Beausejour Elementary School
This was were I attended elementary school. -
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Beausejour Edward Schreyer School
This is where I attended middle and high school. My dad was good friends with the late Edward Schreyer who was our former premier and governor general. Our families would have get toghethers when I was a kid. -
Snooker Tournament
I was big into billiards in my younger years. I was taught by my Grandfather how to play. It was a memorable accomplishment because I was the youngest player in the tournament at 14 yrs.old and I won. -
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worked at Shell Gas Station
I worked as a gas staion attendant for 2 summers -
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Worked at Gretzinger's Garage
I worked at a Chevy dealership as a shop helper.Detailing cars and cleaning the shop was my job. -
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worked at Sungro Horticulture Inc.
I operated a big combine which was used to harvest peat moss. It was a great summer job. I sat in an air conditioned combine all day listening to the radio. -
Only broken bone
I was 18 and being a goof on an old and very small honda 3 wheeler. I think its maximum speed was 30k and still i managed to crash. This happened on friday night of the may long weekend. I decided to prolong the hospital visit until after the Metallica concert on the Monday. Ouch!! Broken clavical -
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Worked at Palliser Furniture
I worked at a local furniture manufacturing company for 15yrs. -
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Golf
I started playing golf in my early twenties and still continue to play. The emergence of Tiger Woods inspired me to play. -
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SoftBall League
I played softball in the Beausejour League for about 4 years until I moved to Winnipeg. -
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Worked at Palliser
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Moved to Winnipeg
I moved from Beausejour to Winnipeg mainly because I got tired of the driving especially in winter. -
Unforgetable Event
This day will always be engrained in my memory. I was at work the morning of 9/11 when the news of the terrorist attacks began to flood in. We were getting updates in the factory as the events of 9/11 occurred. -
Most Frightening Event
Someone atttempted to mug me when I was leaving 7 Eleven. I was threatened with a knife. Thankfully I wasn't hurt that day. -
Married my Wife
Married my wife Gina. We met at our place of work which was at Palliser Furniture. We had a civil wedding in Kildonan Park. -
Working in Saltillo and Los Colinas and Matamoros Mexico
Working in Mexico was an amazing ezperience for me. During my one month stay I was able to see and experience the lifestyle of the average person. Not being close to any resorts I think provived me with a more authentic Mexican experience. -
Married my wife again!
My wife and I were married for the second time. Our second wedding was at St.Edwards Catherdral in Winnipeg. -
Back to School
I decided to go back to school to persue a new career path with the goal of becoming a cerified electrician. Its been a humbling and an amazing experience.
