Gail & Al: Sarnia Times

I arrived in Chatham late Monday afternoon in a typically hot and humid s-w Ontario summer day. Tornado watches had been in effect the day before but no such vicious phenomena was on the agenda today.

Candace and I spent 5 years in this area of Canada ('80-'85). During that time, we lived in Sarnia and Candace worked at St. Joseph's Hospital where she quite naturally made many friends. One of these friends was Gail who is pictured above with her husband Al and with whom Candace shared many laughs on workplace situations and events. Gail by the way, is still on the hospital staff, assessing patients, and tutoring newbie staff. She'd be willing to help out the hospital management if they were willing to listen but...

Al hasn't changed and remains a very friendly man. In fact, he's always had a lot of friends. And, I can tell you assuredly the fact that Al was the local Beer Store manager had nothing to do with that. These are good people.

Candace enjoyed her profession and working with with individuals like Gail was quite simply icing on the cake. It was my pleasure to stop by yesterday and reminisce with both Gail and Al.