This man tried to succeed but didn’t make it but the article was a tale of his startup.
Doreen and Ben in Prague 2017
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A trip back in time
This article was about a genealogical enterprise, something I have an interest in.
A man unused to losing
The “Park Theatre” is a place that invokes many strong opinions, the last operator of the place describes how he intended to make a success of the place – pity he failed!
A beautiful reno in the Country
I really enjoyed writing this article, as the topic was timely, interesting and the end product was beautiful when finished.
A man comfortable in his own skin
A lovely story about a local builder who loves what he does and does it marching to the beat of his own drummer.
How tell when a recession is over
This article tells of local auto dealership ‘maestro’ Wayne Symonds and his very successful business.
A new generation
This article tells of the transition of the local auto industry into the future and the next generation of dealers to take it there.
New to Town but not to the business
This article is about a new business to Town in 2008, but not new to the business!
Traffic, Traffic and more Traffic
A friend of mine is a Real Estate Agent, he was also one of the first users of the internet to augment his sales tools.
The first Pontiac dealership in Cobourg
After 83 years the Pontiac Auto Manufacturing section of General Motors, came to an end. This article tracked the Pontiac dealerships in Cobourg, Ontario.
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The Barracks – Cobourg’s mystery building
This story was one of my first for a local publication. Written in 2008.
Coffeeshops in Cobourg in 2008
This article was about the history of coffeeshops and the coffeeshops in Cobourg in 2008
The Jackson Houses of Cobourg
There are 52 of them – Jackson Houses; a basic Canadian style of design that was built by Reuben Jackson...
The mania of “Mancaves”
In 2008 the ‘mancave’ craze was just getting to be a big thing as the price of electronics was getting...
The first Pontiac dealership in Cobourg
After 83 years the Pontiac Auto Manufacturing section of General Motors, came to an end. This article tracked the Pontiac...
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We are inveterate travellers. Accustomed to many travels not much fazes us these day. This pic taken in India shows how we blend in to the environment.
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