School Daze

Don't Become a Soda-Holic - Memories from Donna Price (formerly Donna Clain)

"I remember one Halloween Susan was helping give out treats. We stopped by the house to trick-or-treat. Susan handed out candy, missing Stuart. He was too shy to say anything. When Susan found out she said " Aren't you the 'DUH' one"!

I also remember going to Fredericton, likely on a 4-H trip, and staying in a motel with a swimming pool. Karen Ruet, Susan and I shared a room and although they wanted to swim they had no swim suits. Susan was determined to go, borrowed my baby doll pyjamas and went swimming.

We also tried soda water which didn't taste very good. Midge said we shouldn't have it at all because it contained alcohol. Apparently Midge was misinformed."







(Maybe you should have used it as an excuse to ask for Scotch instead) - Jason

QUEEN OF THE FAIR - 1987

Wendy's favorite Susan moment -
"When she won the Westmorland County Fair Queen pageant. She entered not because she wanted to be queen and win the prizes, but to prove that she could do it. She blew away the competition that night. She wasn't the friendliest or the prettiest, she was just the best."

A cat speaks (no not literally)

Okay you've found me. (sigh) I guess you want some sort of story or birthday wish about Susan. What's a cat to say really?

Well I'm not too fond of strangers but I guess she's been around long enough to tolerate. She knows where the treat bags are - although she rarely dips into them for me unless I pester the heck out of her. She tells me to "relax" a lot.

In the evening, She has this annoying habit of sitting right on the part of the futon that I like, so I watch her from my basket and bide my time until she gets bored and goes into her room. She spends a lot of time there - particularly during the day. What she does in there is beyond me, but if I'm lucky she'll leave some paper out on the floor that I can lie on and scratch up. Sometimes she doesn't like that, but my feeling is - if it's on the ground, it belongs to me.

The thing I like most about her is when she leaves her clothes all over the floor so I can lie on them. I have to admit those piles of clothes are comfy.

So yeah, I can live with her. She's in her room most of the time anyway so it's really MY house isn't it?

Okay I'm done..... If you could move away from this bag now and leave me alone that would be good. I wouldn't want to have to use my claws on you - Wellington.

FRIENDS FOREVER

During the adult years, we had the wonderful opportunity to live together in the "Big City". Three young ladies living downtown Toronto..... I am thankful that Sue and Wendy took me in and introduced me to the "City Life". I would tag along with Sue on many adventures and outings.... and she would put up with my shenanigans... and she still does on occasion. We had a lot of laughs and many celebrations....every holiday was celebrated with food and friends.... even Groundhog Day called for a celebration.... and let us not forget Birthdays... I won't go into details but let me just say a word or two.... "Pumpkin Man"...Do you remember Sue?..... Great Times.... - Ellen






"Susan, you have been my friend for 35 years. I have seen it all with you. I have seen you go from geeky library girl in school to a adventurous and determined woman. You are talented, intelligent and thoughtful. You know who you are, what you want and you are prepared to go get it. It may take a while but you will achieve your goals. I am so glad that we have been friends this long. We amuse each other a lot. Cheers to you Susan. I cannot wait until I get to perm your hair again when you are 80!!! Love ya," - Wendy

Best Wishes

What is the due date for the submissions? What is the date of Sues birthday? - Leopold

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN! -From Lynn McPhee (formerly Anderson) Second Princess of the Westmorland County Fair.

Ummm, here's some photos and good wishes from Susan's Aunt Donna. I think she got our two email addresses screwed up. I'm not sure who Susan is but tell her that her family seems really nice and wish her a happy birthday for me- another Jason Reid who received Donna's email by mistake.

Can you give me a call about this? - James

Who makes old running shoes look beautiful? Or teddy bears come to life? She can take the simplest little element of life and give it a spirit and beauty not previously apparent.

Happy 40th birthday Susan! May your gifts of person-hood only be outnumbered by the loving memories recounted by others at this very special time. - Kim

Happy Birthday to my favorite artist! Hope you have a day filled with laughs, love, family and fun and good health! I hope we get to go out for dinner and a few drinks again soon! All the best and next time you are home we need to have an old fashioned Maritime kitchen party :) All the best! -Shelley

I wish you all the best on your 40th Birthday and many many happy more.
I love having you for a sister-in-law, you have made my brothers life so special and happy I cherish your fun spirit, creativity, and friendship.
Your talents amaze me day after day. I am so proud and thankful that my brother has brought you into our lives. - Lori

Happy Birthday! - Sarah

Now as we edge into our fabulous years.....there are new memories to be made. I am so grateful to visit with Sue when in Toronto. Our visits consist of meeting up, hanging out and consuming lots of great food and/or Purdy's ......When we meet or speak, it is like time hasn't passed... like we just spoke last week. Some of the most memorable moments are sitting in a pub discussing the meaning of life and future goals or just hanging out....those are Fabulous Times.....

Sue... you have been a great support over the years and I can't imagine not having you in my life.... I am thankful for your kindness, insight, laughter and thoughtfulness. You are truly a beautiful person and look forward to many, many more Fabulous Times. - Ellen

Happy Happy Birthday Susan! We wish you a magnificant day and may you have much success in the days and months ahead.Someone smart once said: "Birthdays are nature's way of telling us to eat more cake". In this case Susan, cheers to another! Enjoy -Kelly & Michael