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Notes From Away

Notes From Away — 07 July 2011
Notes From Away

MO))) knows that there are Miramichiers all over the world, just aching for a news source and a way to feel “at home”. If you are visiting MO))) from a far away place, please take a minute to leave a comment on this post (scroll down), and tell us where you’re at, what you’re doing, and what you miss about home.


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(26) Readers Comments

  1. Lee Johnston Jr

    July 7, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    How she going, Just stumbled upon your site a few days ago. I am currently in Ghana Africa. Great way to keep up on the news on the river.

    Best,
    Lee

    • August 1, 2011 at 12:20 pm

      Whatcha doing in Ghana Lee? That’s an interesting spot to be.

  2. Millie Hancock

    July 7, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Great Site,enjoy getting some infor of the Miramichi…Iam currently working in Fort McMurry,Alt….Missing Bay Du Vin where my home is and my two cats,Kallie and Oliver…Also my family and friends of course!!!!Hope to be home next summer,,All the Best to “down east”….MILLIE

  3. July 7, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Leanna Stewart via Facebook

    Enjoying your regular posts on MO. Your latest post ‘Notes From Away’ is a great way for displaced Miramichiers to keep up with news from home. It also made me laugh. The term ‘from away’ is a real ‘Miramichism’. Anyone who was not born and raised in a place where the Miramichi ran through, around, or just outside it is ‘from away’. I was born and raised in the area, but my parents moved here from Southern part of NB almost 60 years ago. Should qualify as Miramichiers, but alas, they’re ‘from away.’LOL Truth be told, my parents fell in love with the river all those years ago, and truly are Miramichiers. They chose to make it their home all those years ago and have never looked back.

  4. Dave Sheffar

    July 7, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    hi there everyone nice to see everyone still finding away to keep in touch . I have been out in alberta now for 13 years now live in notheren alberta Peace river its nice here but it is not home i swear that river got a magnet in it that call you back lol i miss home and the people so stay in touch and have one for me i will have lots for all of you lol

  5. Dianne Hosford

    July 9, 2011 at 5:19 am

    I was a “CFA (come from away)” Miramichier from June 2007 to Sept. 2010 and during that short time, I became a lover of the people and the spirit of the river. I moved to Miramichi from the beautiful Georgian Bay cottage country area of Parry Sound, Ontario and now live in Sackville, NB. The folk whom I had the privilege of connecting with in The Chi are very special people and have put a mark on my life that I will always treasure and I am a better person because of them. In fact, we just got back from a day in The Chi and it was so great to check in on Sara at King George B & B….what a great place for people to visit The Chi and experience Sara & John’s hospitality and what a great business for Miramichi to have because King George B & B and What’s Cookin’ Miramichi certainly add a flair of creative adventure and experiences to the palate of Miramichi’s places to stay and eat and enjoy in so many unique and creative ways. Also got to enjoy a “How Chi doin’ Gourmet Burger” at Miramichi’s new eatery down on the Newcastle square…it was a delightful experience inside their restaurant from the moment I entered the doors with their greeting that they holler out as you come through the door to the tasty burger with sweet potato fries. Neat, refreshing burger place experience in contrast to the forever run of the mill hohum chain burger choices we have everywhere else! Anyway, MO))) keep sharing Miramichi with those of us who are “gone away” and we will enjoy your offering to us.

    • July 9, 2011 at 6:23 pm

      Will do Dianne, and take care. Hopefully I will see you next time you are on the river!
      Chopper

  6. Greg MacDonald

    July 24, 2011 at 11:59 pm

    Good website Chopper, I happened to stumble on it thru facebook. Great to see what’s happening at home when I’m away in Ft. McDirty.

    • July 25, 2011 at 12:49 am

      Stay in touch big fella, we will lift a glass when ya get home…your buyin!

  7. July 27, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    As a Miramichier born and raised, I love the river with all my heart. I moved to Toronto in 2008 and have since found success as an actor, having graduated from the Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts. As much as I love Toronto, Miramichi will always be home, and will always be where my heart is. I’m visiting for two weeks starting August 3rd. I can’t wait to spend some time on the river. It’s been too long.

    • July 27, 2011 at 4:11 pm

      Thanks Thomas for your comment, why dont you send us some info on your career and we will feature you in our artists section! Have a great time while you are home! Giver!

  8. Terry

    August 3, 2011 at 11:55 am

    My Husband and I are both Miramichiers, now living in Brasil, South America. Stumbled upon your website, when we were trying to find news from Home. Check on regularly now, and wanted to say we appreciate the connection to the Miramichi. We miss family and friends of course, but truly Miss the River, …. but not the cold.
    Keep up the great work!

    • August 3, 2011 at 4:06 pm

      Happy to see you found our site Terry, I wish you all the best in Brasil, we really appreiciate your comment. Hope you get back and see us here real soon! Giv’er!

  9. phil bryan

    August 4, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Just stumbled on this site today (Aug 04) and am wondering if “Chopper” is the same Chopper who used to do the Giver on the River videos, which I enjoyed immensely but haven’t seen for quite some time. If you are the same guy, thanks very much for all of the Giver videos and will they be coming back?

    • August 5, 2011 at 1:37 pm

      Hey Phil, keep coming back to MO))) and checking our video section for great videos on Miramichi and it’s events. Thanks for the positive comments, I hope you will join our Miramichi Online Facebook page for direct deivery of all of our posts, Giv’er! Chopper

  10. August 4, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Hi Phil:

    MO))) plans on doing videos about Miraimchi events and its people. We know from the response they have been getting, that people really enjoy them. And Yes, it is the same Chopper. Please keep coming back to MO))) to see what’s new in Miramichi, and share our site with others.

  11. Cheryl Walker

    August 20, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    I miss Miramichi! I’m a Miramichier born & bred. I married an Aussie and decided to move to Australia. I’ve been in Adelaide for over 7 years and I miss home as much today as I did the day I left. Australia is a beautiful country and the Aussies have made me feel at home here. I hope to get home some time & let my kids see snow. They always ask me what the snow is like! They can’t imagine anything but a hot Chritmas!

    Take care and thanks for a great website. Makes me feel closer to home.

    • August 20, 2011 at 8:19 pm

      How’s She Goin Cheryl, we are happy to hear you are missing the Chi!! I am sure she is missing you too! Also, happy to hear our website makes you feel a little bit closer to her banks! Hope your kids get to celebrate a white christmas someday! Giv’er, and thanks for dropping us a note! G’day mate!
      MO)))

    • Jennifer Quinn

      August 22, 2011 at 10:50 pm

      Hi Cheryl,
      Just saw your post and I wanted to say hi to an old friend and fellow Nor’Wester. I see your folks sometimes, and they still like to tease me about that trip to moncton. Never gonna live that down eh?
      It is nice to hear you are doing well,if you ever do make it home it would be good to see you, I bet the girls are beautiful.
      Jen

  12. Shirley

    August 23, 2011 at 4:45 pm

    I am a Miramicher,born and bred. I live in Victoria, BC now, but I miss home so much!! I return every chance I get. I came across your site just now, and it made my day!!What a wonderful way to keep up with the ”goins on” back home!

  13. Jamie Wood

    August 31, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    Love the site and keeping up with the great things happening on the Miramichi. Great job.

  14. Tara Clancy

    September 8, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    Wicked Site Chopper! Glad I found it :)

    • September 8, 2011 at 10:54 pm

      Glad you like it Tara, keep visiting, and tell all your friends to tune in!

  15. Eileen Paulin

    September 8, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    Great site Chopper. I’m a Miramichier too and miss family. I’m one of the Carroll Clan. I usually come home every summer, this is the first one I haven’t in a long time. I’ve been gone longer than I’ve there now. My husband John and I live in Courtenay BC now and love it here, but there’s no place like home!! Miramichi will always be home to me, no matter how often I’m reminded, home is where I’m at!! lol Keep up the great work, enjoy all your video’s.

    • September 8, 2011 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks for the well wishes Eileen, and the positive comments. Hope you get back home soon, I am sure the river misses you just as much as you miss her! Giv’er!

  16. September 11, 2011 at 5:11 am

    Recently we visited our daughter and family who live in Miramichi, New Brunswick. While there I needed some medical supplies because of a back problem. My daughter looked in the telephone book and found Mirimachi Medical Supplies Ltd. We went there and found what we required and more. The owner, Barbara McLaughin was extremely helpful. It was a pleasure to deal with her. I hope that all residents, of Miramichi who might benefit from her expertise know about the store.
    We found the people of Miramichi polite, helpful and pleasant.
    Betty Jeffery, Beamsville. ON