I bid farewell to YGK :(
Apr 17, 2002, 8:56 pm
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I bid farewell to YGK :(
A bit of an emotional time for me, and I thought that I'd share it with my FT friends.
In my quest to find reasons not to study for my final exam that begins at 14:00 tomorrow, I decided to do the update to my FT profile that I knew would have to be done very soon.
I joined FlyerTalk in September 1998, and since then, my home has always been listed as Kingston, Ontario, Canada (YGK). Well, the time has come, and I must leave this place that I have called home for four years. I will be returning to Toronto early next week, never to return to Kingston as more than a visitor. My studying at Queen's is about to come to a close, and the best four years of my life so far are also.
It is with some sadness that I say goodbye to this wonderful city. As I lift off on AC7375 next week, I will say my final goodbye to a fitting group of Kingstonians, the AC staff at Norman Rogers Airport. I have probably been on about 60 flight in or out of YGK, and I will fly out one last time.
Thanks for letting me shead a tear publically.
[This message has been edited by Fisch (edited 04-17-2002).]
In my quest to find reasons not to study for my final exam that begins at 14:00 tomorrow, I decided to do the update to my FT profile that I knew would have to be done very soon.
I joined FlyerTalk in September 1998, and since then, my home has always been listed as Kingston, Ontario, Canada (YGK). Well, the time has come, and I must leave this place that I have called home for four years. I will be returning to Toronto early next week, never to return to Kingston as more than a visitor. My studying at Queen's is about to come to a close, and the best four years of my life so far are also.
It is with some sadness that I say goodbye to this wonderful city. As I lift off on AC7375 next week, I will say my final goodbye to a fitting group of Kingstonians, the AC staff at Norman Rogers Airport. I have probably been on about 60 flight in or out of YGK, and I will fly out one last time.
Thanks for letting me shead a tear publically.
[This message has been edited by Fisch (edited 04-17-2002).]
Apr 17, 2002, 9:07 pm
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I've also moved around a fair little bit for my (relatively 
) little age; if you're anything like me I guess you'll always have a little of yourself in Kingston.
Chris, a hearty and warm congratulations on completing your degree; I'd like to be the first to wish you all the best in the future.
) little age; if you're anything like me I guess you'll always have a little of yourself in Kingston.Chris, a hearty and warm congratulations on completing your degree; I'd like to be the first to wish you all the best in the future.
Apr 17, 2002, 9:39 pm
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Well Fisch, it's a cruel world out there. Often times I run into awful situations. Why, just the other day, I felt done-in by someone who I percieved to be a close friend. Anyway, send me your resume if you are in dire need of some work. (YGM)
Apr 18, 2002, 12:09 am
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Congratulations, Fisch! 
Hopefully you will still have many great times ahead of you - only with a lot more money coming in. And if anyone ever screws you over, don't let your soul rest until you've crushed them. One more thing, rip up your PC Party membership card and join us in the Canadian Alliance. Then you'll be good to go
Hopefully you will still have many great times ahead of you - only with a lot more money coming in. And if anyone ever screws you over, don't let your soul rest until you've crushed them. One more thing, rip up your PC Party membership card and join us in the Canadian Alliance. Then you'll be good to go
Apr 18, 2002, 12:18 am
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You can take the man out of Kingston, but you can't take Kingston out of the man.
Congrats, mate. Why not Grad work at Queen's? Better yet, come on down to NZ for Grad work and enjoy getting 100% status miles on just about *everything* you fly, even Q fares on AirNZ.
David
Congrats, mate. Why not Grad work at Queen's? Better yet, come on down to NZ for Grad work and enjoy getting 100% status miles on just about *everything* you fly, even Q fares on AirNZ.
David
Apr 18, 2002, 5:02 am
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Another of those times of passage. Just never say "never" because in this crazy life, few things succeed as planned. You may just be offered a faculty position some day at Queens, and thus find yourself returning as more than just a tourist. [I know you won't return to reside at another great Kingston institution...]
All the best with the next stage of your endeavours, and life in general. As for FlyerAl's suggestion, I await that pint you promised and we can discuss the potential of Mr. Harper, given your studies overlap with his own academic background [Harper's if not FA's].
Welcome to Toronto. I suspect it may be time for a late summer get to gether here -- once Catgirl gets settled in -- with all us FTers. We may finally be gaining over those Vancouverites!
All the best with the next stage of your endeavours, and life in general. As for FlyerAl's suggestion, I await that pint you promised and we can discuss the potential of Mr. Harper, given your studies overlap with his own academic background [Harper's if not FA's].
Welcome to Toronto. I suspect it may be time for a late summer get to gether here -- once Catgirl gets settled in -- with all us FTers. We may finally be gaining over those Vancouverites!
Apr 18, 2002, 6:57 am
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Well done, Fisch. I can empathise with your sadness. I had similar regrets when we left Queen's (although that was before you were born ). It is a wonderful place to live, although I'm sure you'll settle down once you're back in TO.
I hadn't paid attention earlier, but did you also change your affiliation in your profile just now or was that done before?
). It is a wonderful place to live, although I'm sure you'll settle down once you're back in TO.I hadn't paid attention earlier, but did you also change your affiliation in your profile just now or was that done before?
Apr 18, 2002, 7:43 am
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Congrats on finishing your degree at Queen's....well it is Queen's but I guess its OK (hee hee - I went to UWO ). Hope you enjoy T.O. and the freedom of living in the big city!! Again, congrats!
). Hope you enjoy T.O. and the freedom of living in the big city!! Again, congrats!
Apr 18, 2002, 7:45 am
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I suspect it may be time for a late summer get to gether here -- once Catgirl gets settled in -- with all us FTers. We may finally be gaining over those Vancouverites![/B]</font>
I suspect it may be time for a late summer get to gether here -- once Catgirl gets settled in -- with all us FTers. We may finally be gaining over those Vancouverites![/B]</font>
Apr 18, 2002, 8:25 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Shareholder:
I suspect it may be time for a late summer get to gether here -- once Catgirl gets settled in -- with all us FTers. We may finally be gaining over those Vancouverites!</font>
I suspect it may be time for a late summer get to gether here -- once Catgirl gets settled in -- with all us FTers. We may finally be gaining over those Vancouverites!</font>
Congratulations Fisch on your degree. And by late summer, you'll have a job, and you'll be well on your way to paying off those student loans.
Apr 18, 2002, 10:50 am
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There are approximately 10 correctional facilities in the close proximity of Kingston... from Max Sec to juvenile centres, etc.
Most people don't see that aspect but if you work in Queen's teaching hospital... you will encounter 1 inmate for every 50 people you see.
What's famous for Kingston,
1. Queen's U
2. Thousand Islands
3. Prisons
Most people don't see that aspect but if you work in Queen's teaching hospital... you will encounter 1 inmate for every 50 people you see.
What's famous for Kingston,
1. Queen's U
2. Thousand Islands
3. Prisons