We were told some sad news as a group of friends a couple of weeks ago. Our long time friend Willie has decided to pack his bags and move to greener pastures - literally - by heading to Vancouver for a new role within Westfair Foods. We got a quick chance to say goodbye last weekend before the rubber hits the road.
I have known Willie as long as I've known my wife. They both joined our trotters in the spring of 2003. We have been around the world together, I count France, USA, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy as just a few of the landing spots we have enjoyed.
The two of us have hosted parties that have over-run our houses with people, creating havoc for our spouses. Willie catered our Wedding, Joy's CGA graduation, and countless other parties we have had the privilege to attend. Joy just wants to know where she will find pad thai as good as Willies...
I did a quick dig of some photos and the following is my tribute to Willie.
Oh, yes, if you would like to run Saturday we will be at Eau Claire for 9 am.
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Willie in Milan in front of Willy Miani leathers. I couldn't find the photo of Willie in front of
Willie's Bakery in Victoria. I have it but where??? |
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In Oostende. Translated this store was all about food packaging, right up
Willies alley! |
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San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon: Willie, Sharon, Al, Diane, Quentin,
Scott, Barb, Mike, Joanne, Shar and Bob, and missing off the side were Doug and Gela, Ann-Marie,
Tony and Sylvia, Ally, Sandra, Carol, and I am sure I missed many! We were in a bar watching game six of the
Stanley cup finals with Tampa Bay and Calgary. |
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The Jingle Ribbits: Willie, Kristin, John, Ally, Wendy, and Ken.
Now what was that mascot's name? |
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Jodi, Carroll, Willie, Neil, Peter, Liz, and Adrian.
Dogs are Storm, Coco Chanel, and Merlin |
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| Willie and Ken at John's Breakfast Cafe. |
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| Our Lausanne 2005 team. So many great people! |
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Where's Willie? Look for the tallest guy in the photo...then look down!
I am in the upper left next to Bonkers. |
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Medoc Marathon Whine on Wine group: Willie, Dave, Kara, John, Joy, Carrie, and Sharon.
Kelly is up front. |
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| The boys and booze. Kelly's dad is on the left. Do we look European? |
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| Ken, AmberDawn, Willie, Ally, and me during the Flander's Fields Marathon |
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If I can remember Team Belgium: Cathy, Kim, ?, Anne-Marie, Carroll, Sylvia,
Maureen, ?,?, Willie, Jon, Ken, AmberDawn, Shauneen, Pam, Ally, ?, Carol, Kristin, and Dori.
Almost everyone! |
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| Willie's 'birthday' celebration. It wasn't really his birthday... |
We will miss you. Have a safe and fun new adventure.
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