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Last night we had a fund raising pub night for my upcoming ride to conquer cancer.Lots of friends and family came including Ann , Rob and Tamara , Fred and K2.We raised a wopping $1802.00!!A man not known to any of us came up and donated this 1954 bottle of Cognac which he claims is worth around $3500.00 canadian only if promised all the money would go to the cause! I want to put it on ebay but I have no idea how to confirm its value.Does anyone have an idea?Ive googled and failed!

This Speech was written by Brittany Maragoni. Daughter of Debbie (Mathews) Marangoni and Mark Marangoni. Last night (fri.march 27th) Debbie hosted a party at her house. Everyone had a great time, stories were told, some not appropriate for this blog and it was great to have another chance to visit with everyone. Thanks very much to Mark and Debbie. Next time Debbie clean the oven first!!

March 27th is an important day in our history! It is Grandaddy's birthday, my sister Karen's birthday and aunt Loretto's funeral. I was trying to make it to the funeral but I can't. My thoughts nd prayers are with the Benningers and all of you. I might be in Toronto in early June...and if I am, I will arrange a visit to hamilton! Take Care! Luv, Colleen

Thanks Loretto for letting us know about Legacy.com and the Ottawa Citizen entry for Aunt Loretto Ann. There are a few entries right now but that should pick up. Has anyone talked to Peter, Louise or Ann Loretto yet?

Visitation will be held at P.X.DERMODY FUNERAL HOME, 7 East Ave. S.(between Main and King) on Wednesday March 25, 2009 and Thursday March 26, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Prayers Thursday 3:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church (440 King St.E) on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 10 a.m

Colleen's kids Christopher (3) and Amelia (5) are getting quite good at interviewing behind the camera. My camera is so old and obsolete, so I have no fear of it breaking.  It is just a little camera, so it is easy for them to walk with it and just use the video feature.  They're getting quite used to walking and talking with it, and pointing at the subject,  so here is what 3-year-old Christopher came up with last night at Uncle Dan's birthday party. Note the 'Blair Witch Project' special effects. Also included is a picture of Christopher just before he reached up and said 'Hey lemme make a video, Uncle Paul!' 

Uncle Dan has a birthday today!  Yeah! (Uncle John would be 74, today, as well).  We celebrated last night at home in Ancaster with Colleen's children Amelia and Christopher, as well as Leo (Colleen's husband), Kevin and Alison (Kevin's wife) and my dad (Uncle Al).  Amelia's gift was to dress up as a princess. Uncle Dan is healthy and happy, and played cards all evening with my mother (Maureen)