This book ran from August 16, 2002 - August 22, 2003

Well, you are reading this, so you made it into the new site.
Welcome every one, soo glad you could make it. Please sign this book.If you have any questions please e-mail me by clicking below or leave a message on the message board.
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BTW...latest posts are on the bottom. Just scroll on down.

Brian on August 16, 2002

Hey everyone!!! You guys did a great job on the website!! Talk to ya laterz!!! Bye

Kira on August 17, 2002

Hey, so the change over is coming along nice Brian. Love the picture on the home page. LOL. Needs some pictures in the other albums. I'm sure that will come along too.
Hello to everyone! It was a very nice time at the compound, hopefully will see everyone again soon.

Gloria on August 18, 2002

Hi Brian, I was just telling Gloria that her Great Great Grandmother Chrisine MacLean is from Cape Breton, not sure what part she came from though. I always find family history interesting. The site is looking good.

Faye on August 18, 2002

That a pic of you on the first page.Site looks good. Gerry.

Gerry on August 18, 2002

The site looks great Brian, keep up the good work!!! Once again it was great to have everybody at "Tena's Place" and I hope that we'll get together again next year. Ciao for now.

Leijsa on August 20, 2002

Hey Brian,,,great site !!! I didn't get to see all of the site yet ! but I will ,,,I just wanted to say hi !! I am so happy we got to meet on the Mira!!next time you and the mrs need to come to our cottage for a visit and lots of fun !!! I will tell the king Edward St. gang ,,,maybe they can make it too chat at ya later new friend

Joni on August 20, 2002

Thanks for posting your link on the comm. Board. Your site is really nice. I enjoy looking into the family past. I really enjoy when you find the stories that the family wants hidden.(hehehe)If you get a chance, stop by my family page.Take care, and good luck with your new site.
link:www.ohtobehome.homestead.com

Jennifer on August 20, 2002

Good Luck to you here, Brian! I'm so glad you are able to continue the McVicars' Meeting Place. :)

Pegs on August 20, 2002

Thank you for stopping in & signing our guest book ladies (& Gerry..lol). We are very happy you came in to sign the book. A special treat to see Jenn & Pegs come by, thank you so much. We hope other 'old' citysliders don't mind stopping in as well. We really miss the community board and hope cityslide sees the wrong in deleting it.

Brianm on August 20, 2002

Really enjoyed reading the new site. Great to see you again. Keep in touch.

Trisha on August 20, 2002

The new site is looking good .Keep up the good work.

hairy on August 29, 2002

WE HAVE MOVED A GOOD MANY OF THE POSTS TO THE "OLD GUEST BOOKS" PAGE. THIS WAS DONE TO ALLOW THIS PAGE TO LOAD QUICKER. BRIAN.

Brianm on October 21, 2002

Hey hey hey I liked your site, pictures are cute (lol @ Brandy/Matthew),Your son's kewl and keep up the good work!

Badger on December 13, 2002

so good to know you even i am a moron when it comes to the computer.

faye arsenault on December 27, 2002

Happy new year from the our family to yours .All the best in 2003 ! *hugs* *<:-)

Doreen on December 31, 2002

just had a look at web site.looks good. talk to you later.

rick on January 5, 2003

Hey! Brian, I thought you should know that I was around again. Things keep getting better. Keep up good work. Ray

Ray MacInnis on January 6, 2003

@ Ray, good to see you back in. Feel free to comment on the threads that are on the message board, or start your own thread. @ Rick, glad to see you made it in....come again buddy. @ Doreen, as always, good to see you making regular visits. Thanks so much for the support girl. @ Faye..Thanks for the compliment Faye..and more important-you are NOT a moron!! We all started the same as you are now. You will get out of your computer what you put into it. I will help you with anything (at all) that you want. Just let me know here, e-mail me, or give me a call ....any time at all. @ Badger..It's nice to see new-comers come in to say 'Hi'. I am sure Matthew checks here from time to time. Do come again...any time. To Mr. Robert (Bob) Plain...So happy to see other 'kin' come to the site. We are spread far and wide for sure. I have not had the time to try to trace you and yours, but I will soon. As you can see we do get other members of our clan come in from great distances as well. I think this is great as we can try to contact them and perhaps add some of the 'missing links'. I will soon e-mail you a message. To all the others....come in, sign the book as often as you like....and tell others. We have the message board not doing a whole lot at the moment. I know we can make it something. Happy New Year to all!!

Brian on January 6, 2003

Hey Matt's Dad, how are you? I'm a friend of Matt's, just stoped by to see your guy's site!! It's really good!! Well see ya later!! Toodles Fr:Meghan

Meghan.C. on January 8, 2003

Hey Meghan! Glad you stopped by. Come again, and say 'HI' to Matthew for me.

Brian on January 8, 2003

Dear Brian: Check is coming along real good. Keep it truckin'! I will send ya more pictures as I get them. Say "Hi" to everyone (Gloria...) And by the way, Matt says "Heya". Talk to ya later

Brandy(Matthew's gurl) on January 8, 2003

just wanted to say hi

mary on January 12, 2003

Hi Mary. Glad to see you pop in. We hope you have a great new year and return often.

Brianm on January 13, 2003

The pic of Mom and her mother and Trisha and Laura would have been taken shortly after mom's dad died. I think it is of mom's first communion, the famous dress from Boston. I am surprised you had never seen that before, dad, I am sure, has a copy of it at home. I have seen it many times. Laura was just a baby, not quite a year old, when their dad died, which is why I believe it was after that. Anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong. TTFN, Melodie

Melodie on January 21, 2003

Really enjoy your family web-site Brian. Keep up the great work!

Amy Vail on January 21, 2003

Finally decided to stop in for a look.. Glad I did it looks great..I am going to try a few of the recipes..I will let you know how they turn out.

Debbie Lee on January 22, 2003

Hey there fellow McVicars! I haven't been in contact with any of you lately. Just to let you guys know, I wont be a McVicar for much longer! I am engaged and will soon become a proud MacGregor. I am working as an assistant manager at a clothing store in Alberta, and will be moving home in the summer! I'll have to stop and visit my old Gramps while I'm home! Thanks for giving me the chance to say hi to every one!!

Candace McVicar on February 5, 2003

P.S. Any family/friends can e-mail me. I would love to hear from you!! Thanks!

Candace McVicar....... CMcV@telus.net on February 5, 2003

So Glad to see Candace has made it to the site. I hope you like it Candace. We have been waiting for you for quite some time and are very pleased that you made it. WELCOME!! I hope you will contribute to the content of the site. I am looking forward to seeing more.....Dad.

Brian on February 6, 2003

VERY WELL DONE AND A NICE BIG AND HAPPY FAMILY, I'M VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE HARD WORK YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES HAVE PUT IN TO IT. YOUR A GOOD MAN BRIAN M. A FRIEND ON ONES TRAVELS

JUST A FRIEND WHO STOPPED BY on February 9, 2003

Shucks...thanks! I wish I knew who you are. Please come again.

Brianm on February 9, 2003

Wonderful site you guys!!! Thanks for letting me visit!

Billyjo on February 10, 2003

Hi Brian .. SO nice to visit your site .. Great job .. WILL TRY SOME OF THOSE RECIPES ESPECIALLY SOME OF MY CAPE BRETON FAVORITES .. I AM LIVING NEAR WASHINGTON DC so its nice to get a taste of home .. Thanks alot ..

DCDOLLY on February 10, 2003

What a wonderful site..looks like alot of love and work went into this. Congratulations on a job well done.

Lisa.G on February 11, 2003

wonderfull site i have family connections in glace bay ( mac dougall st.) highland st) grove street.) as well as dominion & the gardener this is a beautifully effort to show just how much family & keeping in touch means i will visit again i am a cook so i am off to your recipe link take care arlene

arlene on February 11, 2003

Like your work ,nice site ,I am going to post a recipe .Be back again at a another time .

Patricia on February 13, 2003

nice site... who made all of it .... looks interesting....look up my home site at febbie@yahoo.com

febbie mcvicar on February 13, 2003

Hi brian perhaps we are related too! My great Aunt is Hattie Spagnalotti, she is my grandfather Angus Macvicar's sister.I noticed a message from Michelle S. i do not know her but we are related i think. great site by the way!

Cathy(Macvicar)Gouthro on February 14, 2003

well seems as though we are related i read the family tree have a few names for you that are not there lol hope you don't mind here goes Thomas Macvicar(angus john,angus w, angus d) had also two sons Wayne and Lorne(154) Ester(judy biron) (angus jonh, angusw, angus d) had also the folowing children Donna,Allan,Kenneth,Darrell,,Ronnie(155) Catherine Mary (macvicar)Gouthro(florence macvicar,angus jonh,angus w angus d) married to Fred Gouthro of Southbar son of the late Fred and Eileen Gouthro, . My son's name is Matthew Wayne Ryan Gouthro born April 15,1993(334) Carrie Lynne Macvicar (florence) had also Rhema Rene Dawn born JUly 1, 1993(335) Thanks for letting fill in a few blanks lol

Cathy (macvicar) Gouthro on February 14, 2003

Have been reading your family site the last few days,very interesting & lots of info,as a former CBer been away about 38 years its feels good to read your site. I told my wife yesterday about your site & the name of it,she informed me that her late Dad worked with a Gil McVicar on the old S&L railway,his name was Angus MacKillop,Angus worked for many years for them,in fact he died at work from collapsed lungs. She also stated she knew your father from the Glace Bay Credit Union when she worked there in the mid 1960s,so Brain I thought I would drop in & say hello & say what a great site u have here,will come back often & I will spread the word about this site,bye for now---Tucker N

Tom Nearing on February 16, 2003

Thank you Tom. Visitors like you, and the others before you (Billyjo, DCdolly, Lisa G, Patricia, Febbie and Cathy), coming in and enjoying the site so much makes all the work worth while. We would love to see you and yours come in any time at all. We are always building and open for ideas.....so. If you think we are missing something don't be afraid to mention it. Again..thanks and come back soon.

Brianm on February 16, 2003

Cathy....I am having a hard time with an e-mail addy for you. Could you post another please, or e-mail me at brianm506@hotmail.com ? Thanks....Brianm.

Brianm on February 17, 2003

Hey, Brian. BTW, thx 4 lettin me use yer scanner again. I appreciate it. Cool site.

Dan A on February 23, 2003

Oh, and 4 anyone who reads this, plz visit my site. AngelFire.Com/Rebellion/Dan2k2/index.HTML Copy and paste, my friend

Dan A on February 23, 2003

No problem at all Dan. For those of you who are interested in seeing Dans site there is a direct link in the 'extended family contacts'. Good luck Dan.

Brianm on February 23, 2003

Hey Dad/Brian, just dropping a line to say "Heya." The new pics of the house re-built look good but the actual product is really pretty! By-the-way thanks for having us up for March break.. it was great! You've been a wonderful host, cannot wait to come back. The site is looking good, keep up the good work. Talk to ya later.

Matthew&Brandy on March 13, 2003

Great new look brian. Looks very professional.

Melodie on March 21, 2003

Well, I'm glad you like it. This is what we have to work with now. It doesn't seem too bad after all. I am still poking around trying to see just what all the new options are. Wish me luck.
BTW Melodie, would you mind checking to see what recipes you may have of Mom's? It doesn't matter if they are sweets or main courses as long as they are dishes she would have made on a regular basis (or at Christmas).
I would like to start a 'Family Recipe' page. So if there are any recipes you cook that are family favorites please add them as well. Thanks!!

Brianm on March 23, 2003

Brian, I don't cook, therefore don't have any recipies, but bob has all the recipie books that were moms, I figured since he would use them, and I had no room to put them, I left them there when we lived there. So if you need any of them, he should have whatever you need TTFN Melodie

Melodie on March 24, 2003

most enjoyed was born in hamiton ont.canada live in scotland now was 20 when i came here very good site email sue@johnmcvicars.demon.co.uk thanks

johnmcvicars on March 29, 2003

Enjoyed reading your site. I live in Canada now but lived in Scotland for 20 years.

Ann McVicars on March 29, 2003

Hello John and Ann. Very nice of you to stop by our family site. It is great to hear from other McVicars from afar. John...I have sent an e-mail off to you and hope to hear from you soon. Ann....Thanks for coming in...we are interested in hearing more about you and where you are now. I hope you will leave more info here...or e-mail me.

Brianm on March 30, 2003

It's cool you have a site for McVicars. I am the daughter of Ann McVicars. I'm only 9 years old and was born in Scotland and we moved to Canada 3 years ago. I love your site. Will drop in again. bye for now. Hollie.

Hollie McVicars on March 30, 2003

Hello Hollie, it is wonderful to have you as a guest to our site. We are very happy to see you come in to see us. Thank you for the nice words, we are very glad you like it. We hope you were able to learn more about our/your family. Please come in as often as you like. If you wish you could start a topic on our 'message board'. I am sure if you do you will get some replies from other McVicar family members, from our part of the 'clan' as well as others. We look forward to seeing you again. BFN......Brianm.

Brianm on March 30, 2003

How are ya Brian.Don't see ya on the comp much anymore.The site is looking great.Keep up the good work.Talk to ya soon.

Gerry on April 1, 2003

Hello all! Just thought that I would drop in and say hi to everyone. The site looks incredible. there are a lot of really cool pics on the site. The pics of the Ol'42 look really nice! I also really like the the little gifs that Dad got for the drink recipes page. The quotes are awesome too! Anyway, I have to be going now, but It was nice to see how well the site is coming along. Talk to you all later!:D

Matthew(you know, the cool son...jklol..sorry Lee) on April 3, 2003

Well, hey hey hey all. I finally made it down. I have to say, the new site looks good Dad, I've been through it and checked it all out, and it does look good. I'll make another apperence soon, and hopefully have something for the site. Ciao all, hope everyone's doing great. (By the way, for those of you who don't know me, I'm the big guy's son.)

Lee on April 6, 2003

Oh and Matthew, you're called "Crash" partly because of the things your sister and I did to you..... remember that big guy....

Lee (The tougher of the two boys) on April 6, 2003

This Angela I am a friend of Lee's that is visiting him in Halifax. Just checking out the site and all looks good,learning more about my future family lol eh Lee. Anyways just though I would drop a line and say cool site. Later, Ang!

Angela MacDonald on April 13, 2003

I really enjoyed visiting your site. I am going to add it to my list of favorite sites so I can come back and visit. Plus I want to check out the recipes.

Catherine M. Holland on April 13, 2003

We are very happy you enjoyed the site ladies. We hope you come back often.
@Angela...Should we be properly introduced?...lol Welcome!

@Catherine...Please enjoy the recipes, there are lots there and we hope to add more as time goes. If you have any you think would siut, please leave it on here and we can post it. Hope to see you soon.

Brianm on April 13, 2003

Becky on April 13, 2003

I think your site is great. You don't know me but I got the joke Never Lie to your Mom, from a friend of mine. Anyway, I was wondering if you could tell me about any other things in Glace Bay, although I have not been there, my inlaws are from there. They moved to Ontario many many years ago and I was just wondering if you knew the name. The mom and dad in the family that I'm talking about are Caraletta and Alaxander MacDonald. They had four kids 3 girls and 1 son. the kids names are RoseMary, Katherene, Ann, Heather and Malcolm. If you can give me any info I would enjoy reading it. Also have you ever heard of the Gabriel Name? I father use to work there many years ago in the mines I think. His name was Douglas

Becky MacDonald on April 13, 2003

My email address is becky_lynn64@hotmail.com I wish I could do a site like your family did. Great job

Becky again on April 13, 2003

Came to see Bob's house photo's and ended up fascinated with your web-site...what a labour of love...what an incredible way to share your family heritage...congrats to you on such an awesome job!

caperheart on April 16, 2003

Thanks so much caperheart....it means a lot. Hope you make this a regular stop.

Brianm on April 16, 2003

Hi Brian, great site, can't wait to browse and try out some family recipes. . .

Lisa Hubley-MacGillivray on April 17, 2003

Hi Melodie & Billy Your families web page is wonderful. Very imformative. I would love to see more pictures from your family....you & your kids. Loved Billy shovelling the white stuff. Looked really good on him (HA)! I met some of your family when we went on a boat tour of the Mira last summer. That was alot of fun. Very beautiful. If your ever in Newfoundland I'll show you guys some of "our" great sites. Until then , keep up the good work. Miss you lots & lots. (LOTS)

Lorraine on April 24, 2003

Hi Brian....Just a quick note to say that I love the site, you all have done a great job, I pop in from time to time to see any changes, keep up the good work.

Dorothy on April 30, 2003

Hi Dorothy, how are ya doing? I am glad you keep an eye on things here. Any good ideas?? Always trying to do more. Thanks for the nice words. Hope to see you soon...take care.

Brianm on April 30, 2003

Hey Lisa, sorry I didn't reply sooner. Very glad you came in, I hope you bookmarked the site. I am adding new recipes all the time and can't wait to hear how you made out with them. I do hope you come back often, see you soon...Thurs. I think..lol.

Brianm on April 30, 2003

allow me to commend you on a very well thought out page! your home and your family are beautiful! great job and wonderful pics and informative too! thanks for a good read!

magoo (cyndi mcgean) on May 4, 2003

Thanks for stopping in magoo...and of course the kind words. Stop by any time. I hope you had a chance to look at some recipes. BFN

Brianm on May 4, 2003

Man, you guys done a great job here. All the best from Vivian and myself.

Johnny Butts on May 4, 2003

Thanks for stopping in JohnnyButts. I know it's hard with 26 pages, but I hope you had a chance to look around. Come again any time.

Brianm on May 4, 2003

amanda on May 13, 2003

what kind of chat or talk is this?

amanda jane on May 13, 2003

Hey again. I figured I'd catch you guys up on some late-breaking developements. I am now not going overseas as I had hoped. The tour was shut down on us. I have my papers for regular force now, and am contemplating whether or not I should go Navy, or Airforce. (I was abord the HMCS Glace Bay last week... how about that Dad??) I may be moving soon, to Dartmouth hopefully. I am also currently looking after 3 yr old Kayla, and 2 yr old Tyler for a friend, full time. It's a patience job, but so far so good; they're cool kids. Thank you VERY much for the B-Day preasent Dad. I appreciated it a whole ton. I couldn't call yo about it because I now have no phone. Say hey to everyone for me, and I'll try to contact you fellers soon. Love you guys. P.S. I really like the counter on how many people are on the site. Too cool. Ciao.

Lee on May 13, 2003

@ Amanda Jane...I'm sorry, but this is neither a chat or a talk page. This is just a page where you can post a message, comment or just say 'HI, I was here'. We have a message board where you can start a thread of your own or reply to a thread someone else has posted. We also have a 'chat room' where you can talk to whom ever else is on...real time (much like MSN or Yahoo).
Thank you for visiting our site and I hope you return often and use whatever features here you wish.
@Lee...NP on the b-day gift. Thanks...I like the '# of people on the site' feature to. Kind of neat eh? I hope you continue to be able to leave messages here, or on the message board, until you get settled. Take care, I love and miss you...talk to you soon....Dad. PS- The Glace Bay..lol....how cool is that?

Brianm on May 13, 2003

Great web site, I spent the last 2 hours lookin at some of the recipies...great stuff...I know I'll be trying some of the BBQ today.... Dave

TinmanDave aka Dave Pratt on June 1, 2003

So nice of you to stop by Dave. Glad you enjoyed your visit. Thanks for the kind words..quite a compliment to see you stayed so long. Did you have a chance to check out the 'drink & quote' page? I hope you come back often. Tell your friends...lol.

Brianm on June 1, 2003

Hello everyone the site is still looking great congrats. I hope to see some of you this summer I think I will be driving down for the boat tour. See you all later!!

Rodney on June 15, 2003

What an odd place, I like the train though.

He who walks without a limp on June 22, 2003

Good to see you stop in Rod. Will see you later in the summer for sure. Thanks for the compliment 'he who walks...', we strive to be different here.

Brianm on June 23, 2003

Excellent job on the family tree. I have a little history of my ancestry as well. Nothing like this. Thoroughly enjoyed taking the time to read it. I currently reside in Clearwater Florida. Have 2 brothers in Canada. My fathers name is David, grandfather Arnold (deceased). Have always been under the impression our line stems from Duncan MacVicar. Could easily be wrong.Drop me a line if interested. DILLIGAFBUDDY@AOL.COM

Sean MacVicar on June 23, 2003

So nice to read about the clan! Melodie gave me a printout of the family history. Gee, you never know who you're related to!! I am going to forward the site address to my siblings Diane, Ross and Karen, as they will be interested in it also. A big "hello" to my high school buddy Brian. It's been awhile. If we ever have another reunion, you will have to attend.

Dawn on June 24, 2003

Well hello Dawn. My god girl, it has been a while indeed. How are things. I'm glad you had a chance to look around in here. I hope you like it. Can't wait to see your sibs names in here, although I don't think I ever met any of them. I would love to know when (if) there is another reunion. I just hope I'm still walking then...lol. I hope you are doing well. Drop me an e-mail sometime...my addy is all over this place.

Brianm on June 24, 2003

My grandfather was Adam Mcvicars he was originally from Bannockburn, Scotland. He moved to Canada and lived in Toronto, then he moved back to Scotland. I am related to John and Ann Mcvicars. I was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and I now live in Brisbane, Australia. My mother is Margaret Mcvicars who lives in Brisbane, Australia now as well.

Angela Gillan on July 1, 2003

Hey Dad, another update for my many fans or curious relatives.... I finally got my Componant Transfer in for Regular Force with the military. Long time coming, but better late than never. If all goes well, and according to plan (not likely with the military...) I should be basking in Reg force land by next January. I am still looking after the chillen', they're awesome kids. The whole "Angela" thing, about "future family".... pay no attention to those with no brains. She's a head case and no friend of mine. (Harsh, I know). Anyway, off for the summer and broke as a joke to boot. Hopefully I'll be back on or over to visit sometime soon. Ciau all, and much love.

Lee on July 7, 2003

Helloooo Lee. How's it going? Glad to see the military finally sees you are there...lol. Jan. eh? It will come sooner than you think. I'm glad the 'chillen' are treating you well....good experience for the faaaar away future. Speaking of future....what is that Angela thing you mentioned? I don't/didn't see anything. What did I miss this time...lol. Any way...good to see you come in. We hope you can make it over some time soon as well. Give us a call some time...you know the routine (collect). I love you and miss you Lee. Talk soon.....Dad.

Brianm on July 8, 2003

Is everyone sending their money on in for the yearly payment? I hope all you visitors send it quickly ... i think any donation will do !!! (lol)
Posted by "ANONYMOUS" on July 10,2003
As you know Mark, any donation would be greatly appreciated from any of our 'members'. It's unfortunate you were not able to become a member last year. However, as I said many times, you are more than welcome to contribute.

That said, it's good to see you still check out the site once or twice a week. I hope things are getting better for you and I hope your family is doing ok. Do come again.

Brianm on July 10, 2003

Brian i still chuckle to think that you are still asking money from people to maintain your hobby! Quite interesting. When I speak to others in the family they are of the same thinking... no names to be mentioned though. Family and money just dont mix ! Hope that gives you something to think about! the Mark ster!!!!

markster! on July 11, 2003

Just thought i would come on and mention something else. I really like the concept of the site and what it has been doing but the admin part of it should be kept to itself. A good boss does what it takes to get the job done, the people invovled should not have to worry about the upkeep and continuance. Ive never had an issue with the site and I will continue coming in to see how it is ... just I guess you could say a lack of respect for it owner. mark

mark on July 12, 2003

Mark....'Your' opinion is noted and has been for some time. However, it is also know it is not the opinion of many. It was other members who reminded me of the up-coming deadline. I can understand how you could be confused in thinking this is my hobby. It is but one of the many things I do in the run of a day/week/month. If you think back to a year ago you will remember I was ready to either pass the site to someone else, let it die or continue....if the support was there. It is quite obvious the support was and is there. This site continues to recieve 15-20 different visitors a day....some returning several times a day. Even you (one who swore never to come here again) come in 1-2 times a week...some weeks 3 times. So to me it shows there are those who do want to see what is new or going on in the family and on the site. This is the exact reaction I was hoping for in the beginning. All I have been asking, from the beginning, is that others assume some of the responsibility of upkeep and posting of info. There is no benefit or personal gain to this. Just a good idea for a family spread out all over trying to keep up with what the other is doing. Any of the paid or unpaid family members can have info posted here. Any paid members can have say in what does or does not get posted, or post it on their own. When you say "A good boss does what it takes to get the job done, the people invovled should not have to worry about the upkeep and continuance." I see more of the confusion concerning the site. I am the boss of nothing here. Nor is anyone else. 'Collectively' we as a family control this site. 'Those involved' wishing to exercise their share of control are quite free to do so. Those not wishing to do so have not. In the past I offered full control to many...you are one...and all said they thought I should continue. Many have expressed interest in sharing in the duties....some have done so. All by choice....as you have chosen. I will say the same to you this year as last....If you feel like contributing...great. If you do 'not' feel like contributing that is fine as well. Again you choice. You say "I really like the concept of the site and what it has been doing but the admin part of it should be kept to itself.". Thank you for the 'support', but the 'admin' part is the responsibility of many. I, for the most part, have been doing it all. I could use the help of others. Why should the site reflect the thoughts and ideas of only one? If you, or anyone, dissagree with how it is done....step up to the plate. Actions speak better than words. It is no secret that I alone cannot afford to maintain the financial end of the site. Last year we were fortunate to have about half of the amount covered by other family members. I am hoping that at least that amount will be realized this year as well. Thank you for again sharing your views and opinions. Do come again.

Brianm on July 12, 2003

I see he is up to the same old sh** again Brain. He may never change. Keep up the good work buddy.

Chuck on July 12, 2003

k brian i will take the leadership on the site and make it a wonderful site... i will make it something to be proud of without a doubt... and sorry you are so short on cash ... let me know ....mark

mark on July 12, 2003

Hey all, how is your summer going? Probably not as foggy as old Saint John. The site is still looking great ,of course, Brian give yourself a big pat on the back. I would also like to like to extend my thanks to Wayne Mcvicar who took the time and expense of researching our family history in Cape Breton as well as in Scotland. Now as far all of this bikkering going back and forth between different members of the family enough already. If someone makes a comment that seems offensive to someone else, ignore it. Please stop fueling the fire. We should all be very thankful that we have a site to keep in contact with family members that we would normally not keep in cantact with. Throughout my life I wished that I knew the McVicar side of my family better and know I have a place to get to know them better. So regardless of who is paying the bills, researching the info, and administering the site lets try to keep our opinions to ourselves.

Rodney on July 21, 2003

~`#** WE ARE NOW USING GUESTBOOK #5. THANK YOU!!

THIS GUEST BOOK RAN FROM JULY 21, 2003 - JANUARY 31, 2004.

Hi all! I wanted to thank you for all the family information you put on your web site. I have been researching my McQueen ancestors, and have gotten back as far as Donald MacQueen and Margaret MacVicar on North Uist (a probability mentioned by Mr. Bill Lawson). I then found your site, and this explained much that was in a letter written by Murdoch MacLeod to my ancestor John McQueen in 1888. Murdoch was from Cape Breton, and had living with him his father in law, who I believe is the Rory "Pomona" McQueen, mentioned on your web site. Murdoch was married to Euphemia McQueen, daughter of Rory Pomona. Since Murdoch calls John "cousin", this lends weight to my hunch that John's father
Lachlan, Rory, Euphemia and Murdoch's mother Mary were siblings. The mystery is how Lachlan ended up in Central New York by 1830. Mr. Bill Lawson tells me that that's rather unusual. We think they may have come to Cape Breton first. Anyway, thank you again! If anyone would like more info, or has info to share, email me at LAMBJOHNSON@yahoo.com. I am proud to be distantly related to the MacVicars! What a great history. : ) Laurie

Laurie Johnson on July 21, 2003

Hey all, how is your summer going? Probably not as foggy as old Saint John. The site is still looking great ,of course, Brian give yourself a big pat on the back. I would also like to like to extend my thanks to Wayne Mcvicar who took the time and expense of researching our family history in Cape Breton as well as in Scotland. Now as for all of this bickering going back and forth between different members of the family enough already. If someone makes a comment that seems offensive to someone else, ignore it. Please stop fueling the fire. We should all be very thankful that we have a site to keep in contact with family members that we would normally not keep in cantact with. Throughout my life I wished that I knew the McVicar side of my family better and now I have a place to get to know them better. So regardless of who is paying the bills, researching the info, and administering the site lets try to keep our opinions to ourselves.

Rodney on July 21, 2003

Hello Laurie. Thank you for the nice comments. We are extremely pleased we are able to share the info on this site. It is a pleasure to hear someone found some info they were searching for right here on our site. If we can be of any other service to you in your search please let us know. We will do anything we can.

Brianm on July 21, 2003

@Rodney....Good to hear from you again. Thank you for the compliments....my pleasure. Sorry about the fog in your area, but, we had to do something with it..lol. We hope to see you soon.

Brianm on July 21, 2003

Well,well, well.....what a great weekend we had down on the 'compound' this year. It was great to see everyone again. It was sad everyone didn't make it. We missed you guys not there. The boat trip, the hot tub(I will have one of those), the Shamrock and the Sandbar....great alltogether!! Thanks everyone!! You all know you are welcome here anytime you want to come over....ummmm....just call first please..lol.

Brianm on July 28, 2003

Nice to hear from you. Thanks for signing my guestbook. I enjoyed viewing your photo album pages and your other pages. Aloha from Hawaii.

ELPIDIO on August 7, 2003

A hello to Lee,it was really nice to see you again,so glad you brought along your guitar.I'll try to improve my singing voice for our next jam. To Matthew,hope we'll see you before school starts,if not then maybe at Xmas. Till then all the best to both you guys.

Jay Stewart on August 22, 2003

Hey!!What a site..and those recent pictures of you Brian ..a site for sore eyes..sounds like you are doin great..hear your in PEI Im in pictou right now visiting Anita going back to Barrie Sunday but Ill be back on your site soon Keep up the great work on the site!! Ill email you my address Bye 4 now.

art starling on August 22, 2003

Art? ART?? ART STARLING!?!? I'll be damned! Very good to hear from you buddy. I've been doing the occasional web search for you my boy...and here you are! HAHA..great to hear from you. Not a word of lie....I was doing a search for you night before last. You, then Albert and even Anita. But...I was searching Toronto. How the hell are ya' doin'? Too bad you don't have time to swing by this way when you are on your way out.....or do you!? It sure would be great to see you after all these years. My e-mail is all over this site, but the easiest to find would be the 'Family contacts' page. I am looking forward to hearing from you again....SOON. BFN....Brianm.

Brianm on August 22, 2003

Well, I'm glad someone appreciates my "playing". It always needs work. Well Jay, I had a ball the other night too. It was the first time I met most of the people there, and I hope we can all do it again; and it was good talking too, I'm glad we got to know each other just that little bit more. I'll have to relay through Dad the next time I, or we are over and we could plan something. Maybe another "It's A Secret" MMmmmmm..... Anywho, It's early and my head is killng me. Living in a house with 3 shepards, one cockatoo, three cats and 4 kittens, when you're allergic to all of the above.......SUCKS!! Ciau all, have fun in whatever and everything.

Lee on August 22, 2003

Hi Brian! I just thought id take another peek at your site, awesome job It was great meeting you and your wife this summer ((even tho yer hiccups made for a memorable evening )) lol Chat to ya soon bud! baygirl2000@hotmail.com Keep in touch!

Karen on August 24, 2003

Hellooo Karen. Glad you stopped back in. It was a real hoot meeting all you guys and gals 'down home'. We had a ball. I will keep in touch for sure. I just don't understand why people remember every time I get the hic-cups....LOL. Talk soon....Brian.

Brianm on August 24, 2003

Well Hello everyone! Long time no see! I haven't really been on the site that much lately, but I did get to get on and check a few things out. I would like to say thanks to Jay, and hopefully I will see you soon. Well the site looks great and I'm glad that it's going well. See ya all later!

Matthew on August 27, 2003

Hello. I just found your site today. I haven't had a chance to look through what you have all linked up, but I will say hi from at least my little knot of McVicars here in SW ontario.

Jason McVicar on August 28, 2003

Hi, Jason McVicar and thank you for visiting our family site. I hope you get time to go through the family history and see if you have a conection with us. I have never met anyone that also went by the same name as myself (Jason McVicar). Thanks for dropping in! Jason

Jason McVicar on August 30, 2003

Hey Brian and whoever else happens to look at this. Just wanted to say two quick things, Brian. First off, I thought you said that my website link didnt work anymore? Seems to work fine now... oh well, the the other thing was that you should probably change my email address in "Extended Family Contacts" from DanimeDragon@msn.com to FrenziedSoul@HotMail.com. Just noticed that and figured I should tell ya. Thanks, and keep this website goin'. It's awesome!

Daniel Arsenault on August 30, 2003

Hey Dan, how are ya'? I fixed the addy on the contacts page....thanks for the up-date. When I checked the link you gave me for your site this is what I get... "Your URL is an Unreliable Resource Locator. Actually, we couldn't find the page you requested. Please check the URL." Perhaps if you e-mail the addy to me I can check it against what we have on our link page and adjust it. Glad you came by. Talk soon bud.

Brianm on August 30, 2003

one sees a few names taht is reconizeable and has great joy in teh memoreys and is happy to see you are still keeping open your site an many have visited it teh last visit was in febuary you have done well for your self an your family it is too bad very few use yur chat room unless it is a time i visit adn just taht no one else is there at teh moment after reading all teh coments made by your friends and family shows just how much you are loved and respected by thoese taht you love with respect and thanks a traveling lost soul ps. your site is good keep up teh good work ls

lost soul on September 1, 2003

Hi, just checkin out the site. Looks GREAT. God Kirby, you looked good, even back then!!! Great History-Great Pics.

Kimberly White on September 1, 2003

Hi, just checkin out the site. Looks GREAT. God Kirby, you looked good, even back then!!! Great History-Great Pics.

Kimberly White on September 1, 2003

Hi, just checkin out the site. Looks GREAT. God Kirby, you looked good, even back then!!! Great History-Great Pics.

Kimberly White on September 1, 2003

Don't mind Kim, she has a slight shake in her enter finger :-)

Kirby on September 1, 2003

LOL....toooo funny. How are you guys doing? @Kim...You should have that looked at....unless Kirby is ok with it?!?!LOL! Glad to see you here.

Brianm on September 2, 2003

Hello all!! Just thought that I would stop inand say hi!...so..."Hi!" Right now I am in Truro at NSCC...don't get your hopes up, I'm not "attending" NSCC, I'm just visiting Brandy for a little while. Anyway, the site looks great (as usual...prbably because of the hansome blond in "Brian's Photo Album;)) Well I must be going, good to see the site still up and running! Talk to you all later!:D

Matthew on September 10, 2003

Hi brian, just checking out your site because I haven't done that in a long time. It looks great and i am sure alot of work went into it. It is very cool. Thanks for all the funny emails you send. I do enjoy them. Keep up the good work. Talk to you soon

daneen on September 14, 2003

Hello Matthew, good to see you come by. I hope Brandy got settled ok....now leave her alone...lol. Ahhh..today is the 15th....back to school you go as well. I hope all goes well for you in the next two or three months Matthew. We'll talk soon anyway. Love ya....Dad.
@Daneen....Thanks for the kind words. Nice to see you come in every so often. I noticed you had a good scour around this trip. Glad you like it...it is a lot of work, but a lot of fun (by times) as well. All worth it in the long run. Looking forward to seeing you come back. Talk soon...Brianm.

Brianm on September 15, 2003

Hiya, Brian! Thanks so much for stopping by my current site! Also for the great compliments - I'll take all I can get, lol! :D I had no idea you were the 'infamous' EmuGod!!! I thought EG was a 17 year old with his first computer. :P Well, 17 at heart, right? ;) Your site is looking wonderful. I enjoy reading about your family & its history. The photos are wonderful (esp. your cruise photos - how beautiful!). I'll have to check out the recipes later - I've not yet had breakfast, so they will make me TOO hungry! I DID check out the Brian's Belly link, though - thought it was another of your sites - TOO FUNNY! ("I AM CAVE MAN - I EAT MEAT!"):D I started a message board right after CitySlide1 went down. Sent out mails to everyone I had an address for & it was popular for a while, but then everyone lost interest. Part of the problem was that the server was bad - either got Page Not Found or Site Doesn't Exist or it was very slow to load. So, about a month ago, I started yet another, that loads super fast. IrocAngel just found us last week. So far, we've had Jenn, Vicki (Fred & Geek site - Fred died a year ago), Terry (Terry-Patti), Shaggy & Jamesf83, as well as TopCat/CatAvenger. When I stopped by the site to copy the address to leave here, I saw that Jenn had just posted that TC was in a bad accident a few weeks ago. You can find all the details there. Here is the address: http://www.xsorbit2.com/users/cityslid2/index.cgi?board= I hope to see you & all sorts of assorted McVicars (and Emus & Llamas, lol) there. :D Big Soggy Houston Hugs from Peggy. :)

Pegs on September 21, 2003

Thanks Pegs...hugs to you to. I was over to the board..GREAT! It is nice to catch up on on the old 'sliders'. I sure do miss the old community board. Sorry to hear about Shel, I hope everything works out ok for him. I will be over to the board often. Any old 'citysliders' out there You have to check this out http://www.xsorbit2.com/users/cityslid2/index.cgi?board It's the old gang. See you there...

Brianm on September 24, 2003

Well, hello all. I was surfing on the world wide web, and crashed on this rock, figured I'd leave a small note. Well I'm a short distance from the life of a full time military member. I need to go in for my physical on the 2nd of Oct, then sit before a review board on the 30th. We'll see how things go... Well, my mother got married last month, to another drummer (the noice, oh the noice is back). But it's all good. Right now I'm at home for a bit before I go back to Halifax. Killing time, and improving my typing speed, YEE HAW! Site looks great, and it still surprises how it has streched so far. It's good to know that other people are keeping track of our family, or even just to flip though the pages. I'll be around again soon. Ciau

Lee on September 25, 2003

Good Luck to you Lee, and please tell your mother Kristal says hello, it's been awhile since I have been to see her. Glad she is remarried and happy ~ Kristal

on September 25, 2003

I will indeed tell her. She'd love to hear you send her the best of luck. I remember the last time we saw you and yours, was when we were kids and got us that vollyball net.. Remember that?? We still have it in the baby barn. Well, thanks for saying hey I appreciate it. Have fun in everything.

Lee on September 26, 2003

I do remember that Lee, I missed you kids last time I was there to visit, you were at your Dad's for the weekend :( Thank goodness there are pics here so I can see how you all have grown. Good luck with your military entrance (we'll keep our fingers crossed for you) ~ Kristal

kristal on September 26, 2003

Just thought i'd say hi...this web site is realy nice, i really liked the history and the pictures... Maybe someday soon i should check out Glace Bay...it looked beautiful in the picture. I can only imagine what it would look like when im there. Lee I think we should work something out so you could show me :-)

Melissa on September 26, 2003

Hellooo Mel, how are you? Glad you like the site, and signed our guest book. Thanks for the kind words. If you read all that is on the 'OUR HOME TOWN' page, you know you would be welcome with open arms in Glace Bay. It is a great town. Come back again any time....talk soon.

Brainm on September 26, 2003

WOW!!! Did not have any idea that there are so many Clan members out there!! Im from Lompoc,Ca. Ill catch up to you all again later.Again WOW!!!

Allison McVicar on September 26, 2003

Hello Allison. So glad you found us. We hope you come back often and have the time to check things out a little further. It would be interesting to know from what end of the McVicar family you are from. The family history is the last page on the site and contains LOTS of info. We hope this is of use to you. Please tell us more about you and your family. We look forward to seeing you here again.

Brianm on September 28, 2003

My website address is http://website.lineone.net/~macvicar my email address is covo18@hotmail.com my ancestors were Macvicars and my website has a little about the history of the clan I have collected a lot of historical information about the Macvicars.

Bill Covington on September 30, 2003

Hello Bill, how are you doing. I was most happy to see you stopped in to our site. I was just visiting your site and am impressed indeed. Some of the info you have is very, very interesting. I hope you were able to find some useful info on our site as well. Feel free to use what you may need or want. I hope you return often. Feel free to take part in some discussion on the message board or start your own discussion. I will be sending you an e-mail asap. Feel free to e-mail me at brianm506@hotmail.com. Talk soon Bill.....Brianm.

Brianm on September 30, 2003

Greetings from Hamilton Ontario. Great to see you had to post another guest book. I Email the site to all my McViars family back in Scotland. So hopefully you will be hearing from them soon. Bye Bye Ann McVicars

Ann McVicars on October 2, 2003

Hello again Ann. Good to see you back. As you have seen the site is rolling right along. Have you been able to make some connections from the family history page? I hope so. Perhaps you could send me an e-mail, or post here what you may have found. We have had some visitors from Scotland, but it's hard to tell who they are if they don't sign the guest book. We look forward to seeing some of your family members visit. Thanks for coming back and making yourself at home.....talk soon.

Brainm on October 2, 2003

Hey all. Well, it still amazes me to see people from all over stumble across the site and leave messages. I think it's really cool. Well, as all of you know, the Hurricaine that swept through created quite the little mess in Nova Scotia. Halifax was hit so hard that it declared a state of emergency and called in the military to lend a helping hand. I had about 45 minutes notice to go, and ended up staying in a HUGE building, The Halifax Armoury, for a week sleeping sholder to sholder with about 150 other troops from all over. The city was an absolute mess. I was on backshift for the last 4 nights, 6 to 6, and all told my section cleared about 35 streets and lifted just about to 1000 tones of branches and trunks. Talk about a long week. Anyway, I'm home now, and things are finding their old routine again. I am stil 1 and a half steps away from The Navy, and just found out my course starts in Sept 2004. Till then, I'll likely be doing nothing work; and extra body so to say. Other than that, things remain unchanged. If anything cool happens from now till then, I'll be back. Later guys.

Lee on October 12, 2003

Hello!!! Great site--lots of effort...I am a friend of Kristal's-she was my neighbor when we lived in Rothesay.

Joyce on October 13, 2003

Hey lady, how are ya?? How's the other half and chester?? Did ya lose my email lol, and did you get to the mountie thing you guys wanted to see in Sussex? Email me or call ~ Kristal

on October 14, 2003

I have heard that i have been accused of posting nasty things toward the mcvicars... please check my ip addy to make it clear i have not done this!

mark on October 16, 2003

Well, you know Mark, the McVicar's can often make claims that may be false without any backing for such claims. It tis without a doubt one of the more complicated and frustrating families I have ever encountered. However, if you know who and what you are and are secure in that knowledge, this kinda stuff will slide away like water on a ducks back. Have a great day ~

Kristal on October 16, 2003

please email me the info you said you would last week brian ... i have a friend who is a computer programer and he said he can get the address and info on who is posting what you thought was my doing... I have been waiting and so has my father...mark

mark on October 26, 2003

I'm sorry Mark, I totally forgot I told you I would send it. I will send it out to you in a few minutes. I will also email your father, although I thought that was taken care of.

Brianm on October 26, 2003

Sorry Mark. This has gone too far as it is.

Brianm on October 30, 2003

Hi - Enjoyed your site immensely and have bookmarked it to come back to. My g-g-g-grandfather, Angus MacDonald "An Saor Mor" aka the "Big Carpenter" came from North Uist, Scotland on the ship the Commerce in August 1828 and settled in Loch Lomond with his wife Margaret and nine children. Perhaps we're related somewhere, I know there are MacVicars in my tree so I'll just have to take some time and compare our "trees" to find out. Thanks, Pat

Pat Casper on November 2, 2003

Hi Pat. Thanks for the kind words and we are very happy you like the site. I hope you are able to find the link, if there is one. I looked for a while.....couldn't find it. Please let us know if you find anything. We look forward to seeing you back, you are welcome any time. Please feel free to post comments here or on our message board. We look forward to seeing your name here again....happy hunting. If there is anything at all we can help with...please let us know.

Brianm on November 12, 2003

Well hello again to everyone! Long time no talk! I hope that everyone is doing good. I'm not too bad here, of course I am still in school...argh!! But anyway, right now I'm in the library during my lunch. I don't have the internet at home anymore so this may be one of my last messages for a while, then again. I never really got much of a chance to come on here anyway, lol. Anyway, just wanted to stop in and say hi to everyone. C-ya all later!

Gil on November 21, 2003

Hi all you McVicars ,Dad told me about your site very nice ,the pics are great. Just wanted to say HI.

jim murrin on November 24, 2003

Hellooo Jim. Long time no see/hear from. How's things going with you. Are you still in the Kitchener area? Glad you made it to the site...and glad you like it. Hope you come back often. We'd like to know a little more about how you are and what you are up to these days. Tell us more here or on the message board. Talk more soon I hope.

Brianm on November 24, 2003

I am very happy Dad finally had the chance to add to the guest book. I really do think he should have a computer...he would pick it up in no time at all i'm sure. When he was here he left quite a bit of info for me to add to the site. Glad it's coming on winter......i'll need the time for sure. Over the next few months I hope to add a lot of pics he lent to me as well as a lot of info we will try to incorporate into what we have now. He also left a lot of stuff on 'old 42'....just have to come up with the time to get it organized. I should be able to get into it a lot more after Christmas.

Brianm on November 24, 2003

Hi, I am from the Australian Mcvicars line. My mum was Frances McVicars with an "s". My GGF John Mcvicars and his wife Jane Beveridge left Fife Sct in 1874 and were not heard of agian until I visited about 6 years ago. I have a web page at www.alphalink.com.au/~leenor You are all welcome to visit me there. I hope that there will be a few family cousins out there some where. Cheers Lee

Lee Norris on November 24, 2003

Hello again everyone! If you haven't guessed already, I got an other chance to drop in. I founf out some interesting news the other day. I was talking to a girl in one of my classes and she said asked me what my last name was. I told her that my last name was McVicar and she got really excited...I got worried...lol. She said that her boyfriend's last name was McVicar and that his family was the only McVicars that he knew of. She said that he was from Cape Breton. I founf that kinda funny. I asked her what part and she said that he was originally from Glace Bay. This was just too weird now. I asked her what his parent names were. Their names were Ross and Eileen MacVicar. Didn't ring a bell, but I asked my mother and it turns out that me and her boyfriend (Duncan MacVicar) are 3rd cousins!...small world, eh? I just thought that was kinda cool. But anyway, that's all my really big news other than the fact that I have moved out of my mother's place! I am currantly residing in the beautiful town of New Glasgow. I like it a lot so far. But I've only been there for like 2 or 3 days, lol. But anyway, I must be going. You know, places to see, people to go...

Matthew on November 25, 2003

@Matthew.....you should contact me as soon as possible.

Brianm on November 25, 2003

@Lee Norris.....I was just looking at your site...WOW. Lots of info there. You have been very busy. I will have to go back and read more. It would be interesting to see if we can find a link somewhere along the line. We'll have to keep in touch. Talk soon......Brianm

Brianm. on November 26, 2003

Hi Brian and all, It is only since I last visited your message box that I went trawling through the Ellis Island records, now on the internet, and ruined my story about my GGF. There he was passing through New York after a visit to Scotland in 1911 aged 61. All I have to do now is find the back up for all my website data which seems to have mysteriously disappeared since my last computer crash and rebuild.This wonderful world of Cyberspace certainly keeps me busy. Cheers Lee Norris

on December 5, 2003

Hiya,brian Gald i found your new site.I use to have a site at cityslide along time ago. You've done a wonderful job.keep up the great work. If ya get time drop on my Teardrops from Heavensite and sign our guest book. big smiles from pam

pam on December 8, 2003

Judith McVicker Helmstetter on December 12, 2003

Hello! It's been awhile since I've visited your site. I wanted to thank you for the warm welcome Mr. Brian? Mcvickers by any spelling are cool people. I was thrilled with the information I found on your site. I can't seem to find documented records past Captain Duncan McVicker but find info of Archibald and Florence McVicar listed as his parents and James Archibald Mcvicar married to a Catherine Munroe as his grandparents. There seems to be some confusion on the order of the names, I don't know what resources I can use to dig deeper, can you help? Thank you, your site is uplifting. Judith

Judith McVicker Helmstetter on December 12, 2003

Hello, i am from Middleburg, Fl. I am trying to find slow cooker recipes for my wife. You have a very large recipe site and a nice web page. thanks florida

BILLY REDFIELD on December 15, 2003

Hello everyone! How is everyone during the holidays? Hopefully good. I'm here in school and I just thought that I would stop in and say Hi to everyone...well at least the people that read this...Anyway, right now I'm in english class and it turns out that I'm the only one that REALLY likes this class...yeah right...So right now, I'm sitting here doing just about nothing. Other than my teacher, I'm the only one here. But hey, no work so I can't complain, right? Anyway, I must be heading out now. I have a whole lot more of nothing to do with my teacher! Merry Christmas Everyone! Have a Happy New Year! And Play Safe!:D

Matthew on December 19, 2003

Merry Christmas everyone!!! I wish everyone the best this holiday season and all the happiness for the new year! Merry Christmas! (Gloria and Brian..sorry I didn't get a chance to visit lately...I miss you(s)!)

Brandy on December 23, 2003

Thanks Brandy. We hope you have a great Christmas as well. We should be talking to you over the next couple of days(we hope). We miss you to. You know where we are....anytime. Be safe you guys.

Brianm on December 23, 2003

just a note to say hello an wish every one a very merry christmas and a happy new year an may all your draems come true

jere on December 25, 2003

Merry Christmas to every one , and a happy New Year

jim lyn bobbie ben erik murrin on December 26, 2003

Hi Guys, Haven't said hi in awhile so HI! The site is awesome. Hopefully I will take some more pics with my new camera and post them. I will take some of the doggies and kitties. Hope you all (matthew, Lee and brandy too) had a good Christmas and can't wait until you come over next time. Just tell me directly because no one ever tells me unti you are gone :( Have a Happy New Year and don't drink and drive!!

Sandra (aka Sammy) on December 29, 2003

Wishing all the McVicars and family a very merry christmas and a big THANK YOU to all of you who made Adrian and I feel at home and part of the family this year!

Kimberly White on December 30, 2003

Gerald Sylvia murrin on December 30, 2003

Thanks to You McVicars for a wonderful night. Wone of the best nights of our lives thanks LOVE/SYLVIA/SIS/GERALD

Gerald Sylvia murrin on December 30, 2003

Hi, everyone. I just wanted to thank everyone for coming to mom and Dad's party. They are still very excited about it.It was great that Bob and his family and Jason and his could make it. It really ment a great deal to them to see all of you there. They have been great to me over the years and I just couldn't let such a special occasion go by without doing something very special for them. They certainly deserve a special night like they had. It was great for me to see all of you guies too. I haven't seen some of you for quite awhile. We were out with Trina and Peter last night that Trina can't hold her booze very well.Peter kept telling her to slow down, but you know how she is. Ha! Ha! Thanks again. I think this sight is vert cool.Happy New Year to everyone. Cora Lee

Cora Lee Murrin on January 1, 2004

Hi Brian, Interesting site. Your early Scotland McVicar's are very similar to what I believe are our ancestors. Our first pioneer was Angus McVicar who settled in Pictou county around 1809. He was a decendant of Donald "Big" (Am Piocair Mor) Keep up the good work. Donnie

Donald C MacVicar on January 2, 2004

Hi, Donnie MacVicar put me onto this site. It is really nice! I descend from a Roderick MacVicar who came to Cape Breton in the 1820's. He was married to either a Kirsty or a Mary. Not sure. He had at least 7 children and they were settled near Catalone. He shows up in the census for 1838. My gr grandmother, Flora MacVicar MacKeigan born about 1840-1845, was his daughter, and I have all the information on her children but none on her parents or her brothers and sisters. Apparently this family moved away from Catalone before the 1861 census because they are not shown to be in the area after taht time, though Flora and her family continued to live at Bengal. It was suggested to me that Roderick may have been a brother to Neil MacVicar of Vallay, but we hve nothing on this for certain. I believe, from one set of information that I have seen that Roderick's father may have been a Donald. Are there any MacVicars out there who may be related to this family? Surely some of the children married and had families. Thanks in advance for any information you might have. Judy It was suggested to me that

Judy Brown on January 2, 2004

Wow! My typing on my letter was awful! Sorry about that. Hope you can figure it out. Thanks again.

Judy Brown on January 2, 2004

WOW!! It's great to see so many people visiting our site these days and posting here. We are very happy to see every one of you. Spread the word..you never know who will find something here they have been looking for.
@Jere..good to see you back...it's been a while...I think. I don't really know how often you check in, but, it's great that you do. Thanks. Here's hoping you have a good year ahead.

@The Murrins....hope you too have a great year..thanks for stopping in.

@Sandra....nice to see you back....take the pics over any time and we will post them asap. I take it the pile beside me is from you as well...lol. I'll do what I can.

@Kim....I'm sure it wasn't hard for the 'clan' to make you feel at home. You seemed to fit right in even in the summer. Have a good year girl. Hope to see you soon.

@Sis & Gerald.....so glad everything went well for you two. Sorry we couldn't make it, but hope to see you soon.

@Cora Lee....I'm so glad everything went well. It seems to me everyone chipped in and helped make it every bit what you were expecting. Great to see you on the site and we hope you come in often. Hope to hear from you again soon. Drop me an email sometime.

@Donald & Judy....Welcome to our site. We're glad you not only found us, but that you enjoyed the site. There is a lot of info here and we hope it's helpful to you. I know it is long, but the family history is on the last page of the site. There are also some useful links on the links page. We hear from McVicars/MacVicars/Macvickers..(& so on)...from all over the world. It is so amazing they find us. It is a real blast for us. However, it does get a little hard to keep up with sometimes. If you have any info you think we should be showing please let us know. If you have the time please see if you can find your family in the family history on this site....& if you find it could you tell us so we can make the connections. We hope you two come back often....keep us posted. Also, if you come across any other sites you think we should see...come in and let us know.....Thanks for coming.

Brianm on January 2, 2004

Hi, I was sent this page from my friend in Canada, I am in England. It is a very interesting site. I will definatley come back. I enjoyed the recipes.

Diane on January 5, 2004

Hello Diane, glad you came in to visit. Would your friend happen to be Michelle? In any case, do come back often...you are always welcome.

Brainm on January 5, 2004

Hi I was sent this site from another aussie friend...Thankyou and congratulations on a wonderful site.

Dinkidi on January 10, 2004

My my my there has been alot going on since my last visit. I do hope that the drama with this mark fellow has been sorted. If some jigs are jugs, and some jugs are jags, is it safe to say that some jigs are jags?

He who walks without a limp on January 13, 2004

Hello Dinkidi....so very glad top see you stop in. Thanks for the kind words, we are glad you enjoyed your visit to our site. We would love to see you come back often...perhaps tell us a bit about yourself.
@'He who walks without a limp'...good to see you back....it has been a while for sure. It must be 4 months or so. Yes, the 'drama' has been quite taken care of. "If some jigs are jugs, and some jugs are jags, is it safe to say that some jigs are jags?" Safe....save for the jugs.

Brianm on January 14, 2004

Enjoyed viewing the Photos. Whoever set this sight up did a great job. If I live long enough to be 50 years married I will get you to set up a site for me. Thank you.

Vernon Murrin on January 16, 2004

Hey Vernon....don't sell yourself short. You don't have to be married for 50 years to have a "Welcome Murrin Family and Friends" site. You could do this no problem. Just takes time, patience and a helpful family.

Brianm on January 16, 2004

Hi Brian and Family... Just popped on to see whats new and hope your christmas and new year was good chat soon!!

Karen ( Canuckchick) on January 17, 2004

Helloooo Karen. Good to see you back. Christmas was great...as was New Years...thanks. Hope yours was as good. Talk soon.

Brianm on January 18, 2004

Well, I am back. Not in the great city of Halifax but on the site for a bit.As you all know I am still in the everlasting process of joining regular force military. It seems every time I think I'm 2 steps away, they add another step. I'm no further away from getting in, but no closer at the same time, if that makes any sence. I am in Halifax for a few days now, this being the second last. I had to come to the city to redue, yet again, my medical to advance my progress another step closer. Hopefully this will be the last time I have to do it, as it was my 3rd attempt. (Don't ask me why....) Anywho, site looks better and better everytime I see it, fireplace looks wicked Dad, awesome job. I'll try to come back soon, and let ya'll know of my military news. Keep on keepin on. Ciau Lee

Lee on January 28, 2004

Hi everyone I hope everyone is staying warm. It is dam cold out there. I am truly amazed at the people who visit this sight. It is very global. I wonder if we can go and visit some of these long lost kin. I always wanted to go to Australia until I heard they have 7 out of 10 of the most poisones snakes in the world now I'm reconsidering. I love all the pictures on this sight it really takes me back. Christmas eve was always such fun. Remember the box above Grams front door she would tell us if we ate all our supper there was a treat in there for us and we always fell for it. I think it actually had the power meter in it. When we moved into that house i remember being very disappointed when I looked in it. Type to you soon. Cora Lee

Cora Lee Murrin-Beauchamp on January 30, 2004

Hello again Cora Lee, it's great to see you back. I'm glad you like the site. As for how many people come here, and from where, it is even more and further than you may think. We average around 17-18 visitors a day, some visiting several times a day. People from all over the world come in. It is very cool to see the list of countries. I don't know of a country that has not been in. I am in the process of doing up a 'family photo history' page. I have Grams old 'scrap' books and am try to get through them. Watch for it, it should be interesting for sure.

Brianm on January 30, 2004

Brian, great site! I remember Kirby from many years ago - by the looks of the pics...he hasn't changed a bit! Cya!

Margaret (Surfer) on January 31, 2004

Hello Margaret (Surfer), glad to have you stop in. I have placed a copy of your message on the new board (guestbook #3). I'm sure your message will arouse some curiosity with Kirby..lol. Do come again....soon.

This guest book ran from January 31, 2004 - Febuary 7, 2005

-Brian, great site! I remember Kirby from many years ago - by the looks of the pics...he hasn't changed a bit! Cya!

Posted by Margaret (Surfer) on January 31, 2004

-Awesome Site, You should be proud of it and all the family history and fun!

Posted by Regan on February 4, 2004

-Hello Regan, how are you? Glad you enjoyed the site. Thanks for the kind words. Come back as often as you like. Tell us a bit about yourself. Are you family or do you know family. BFN....Brian

Posted by Brianm on February 5, 2004

-Regan is Kyle's private tutor and we love her for all her help.So when we got a new puter we gave her the old one.I asked her when she got up and running to check out the site and leave amessage so we knew it worked.

Posted by trina on February 5, 2004

-Soooo....she's family then. Thanks Trina. Welcome aboard Regan.

Posted by Brianm on February 5, 2004

-GREAT IDEA ROBBIE COME VISIT BRUD

Posted by ROY AND JOY WILTON on February 7, 2004

-Well, well. Great to see you visit Brud. I hope you enjoyed the site. I didn't know for sure if you had been here before or not. I've been trying to email you, but it seems the email address I have for you is no longer active. Could you update me please. Hope you come back often. Great to hear from you.

Posted by Brianm on February 8, 2004

-I am the youngest daughter of Keith Murrin. I am twenty years old and am a 2nd year psychology major at the University of Waterloo, in Ontario. I am studying to become a Special needs teacher.

Posted by Amanda Michelle Murrin on February 11, 2004

-Well hello there Amanda Michelle Murrin, very pleased to 'meet' you. So glad you stopped in for a visit. I also work with special needs. I am an independent special needs 'driver'. I drive physically and mentally challenged children and adults. I'm sure you will enjoy your chosen profession. I hope you enjoyed the site and come back often.

Posted by Brianm on February 11, 2004

-Dad (Keith) and I really enjoyed looking through the site. It's neat to see some of where I came from, and to know there is so much extended family out there to meet!

Posted by Amanda Michelle Murrin on February 11, 2004

-Great! We really don't have any idea how many are out there. I will say this though, there are many! We have had McVicars,MacVicars,Mcvickers....and on and on come into the site from, literally, all over the world. I had no idea myself until I started this site how wide spread 'we' are. It is very humbleing(if that's a word). Glad to have you aboard Amanda.

Posted by Brianm on February 11, 2004

-nice to see all the pic's

Posted by rick sentner on February 15, 2004

-Hey buddy, good to see you came for a visit. Thanks for supplying some of the pics. You guys looked great on both occasions. See you tomorrow Rick.

Posted by Brianm on February 15, 2004

Hi there Brian and Gloria. My god some body went through a lot of work to get this site up and running. Cool fire place and nice home you have there Brian. Just wanted to drop a quick line to make note that I found the site. I have to scoot over to the video store with Greg, I'll check out more of the site on a later time when I have more time to check out more of whats all available. Talk to ya later Jerry

Posted by Jerry Gallant on February 16, 2004

-Good to see you found the site Jerry. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you back in soon. Perhaps now you will make it down for one of the parties...lol. Talk soon.

Posted by Brianm on February 16, 2004

-Wow, your site is just amazing. Great job! I have added it to my favorites so I can check out all the great recipes. What a wonderful job you did!

Posted by Jill(newaderfurder) on February 18, 2004

-WOW! This is GREAT. I am in AWE. I seen a photo of myself, at six weeks old. To think that was ONLY 50 years ago. The photos of my Mother and Grandparents. Have left me with a lump in my throat. The history,the comments,the photos. You all have done a great job,a true labore of love. I will enjoy sharing this with other family & friends. I live in Mississauga,Ontario. With my wife Colleen. I have 3 children, a son Denney who is 28 years old & married to a wonderfull girl named Heather. Melissa who is 22 years old and in her last year of an honours degree at Guelph University. And Stephanie who is sweet 16 in grade 11.

Posted by Darrell Morrison on February 18, 2004

-I type to much. Ran out of room on other post. I would like to leave my email: darrell.morrison@rogers.com Once again thanks for the great job. Cora Lee thanks for passing on this great site.

Posted by Darrell Morrison on February 18, 2004

-@Darrell, Let me be the first to welcome you "home". I hope you find lots of interesting information here about your family. I don't believe I have ever met you, so let me introduce myself. I am Melodie and am Gilford Jr.s oldest daughter(which of course doesn't mean that I am old). If you look at all the family picture pages, you will see our little pocket of the family. Maybe you could post some pics of your family, we would love to meet you again.

Posted by Melodie(McVicar)MacNeil on February 18, 2004

-Hello Jill(newaderfurder), Glad you stopped in. Thanks for the kind words, we're pleased you enjoyed your visit. You are welcome back as often as you like. Enjoy the recipes.
Well, well....Mr.Darrell Morrison. Great to see you found our little site. Isn't the internet an amazing thing. It sure makes the world a much smaller place. I'm so glad you are able to come in and enjoy what we have here. It belongs to all of us, and all are welcome. I would consider it an honor if you were to share some family photos and/or family info for us to post here on the site. I am very pleased you've joined us. If you wish you could send photos and/or info to me at brianm506@yahoo.ca and I would be happy to add it to the site. Welcome aboard sir.

BTW, I am Brian, second son of Gil jr.(not that much older than Melodie...at all).

Posted by Brianm on February 18, 2004

-Hello Darrell /Colleen We are glad you found the meeting place.Hope everyone is well.Your big birthday Mar.5 the big50 Aunt Sis/Gerald

Posted by Sis on February 19, 2004

-Hello Darrel, great to see you here as well. I am the oldest one of the Gick crowd, recenly suffered the indignity of turning 50, so welcome soon to the the seniors group...haha. This must be amazing for you like finding buried treasure. Brian is the real creator and maintainer of the site, but more and more others are pitching in.My wife's parents live in Mississauga, and we are often there. We will need to get together one time. All the best and hope you feel at home here. Cousin Bob

Posted by Bob ( Robbie ) McVicar on February 19, 2004

-Hi Darrell,Glad you made it on the sight, has Lisa been able to get on. I knew you would love it. To see your baby picture and so many of your mom and three of your grandparents. I always feel like i am spending time with Winnie when I'm on the history page she put so much into those scrapbooks. Darrell was in NS two summers ago and we had the pleasure of meeting him and his daughters. We had a nice visit. As you get to chat with everyone else Darrell, you will want to come back again!!! So when are you coming back?? We are presently shoveling out of 80cm of snow. I have a new camera I'll have to send the pics to Brian to post.
Bye for now. Cora lee

Posted by Cora Lee on February 20, 2004

-Well Hello everyone, yes I am alive! It took a little while to get out of my house because of all the snow, but here I am, back in school!....joy...Anyway, yeah I got a lot of snow. I haven't seen this much snow at my house since I was about 8 or 9 years old. It was kinda cool though. Lee and I went venturing out into the blizzard when it was at it's full peak. Well it felt like venturing anyway. I only made it to the road and I had to crawl most of the way. We didn't stay out too long, just long enough to dig a couple of tunnels and then go in where it was warm. We were snowed in for a while (duh)Our car was pretty well buried. I also heard (whether it be true or not, I don't know) that we will be getting about 30 more cm tomorrow.....oh..my...god...So this is probably my fair well message. It was good to know you all. Dad, Gloria, I love you. If I make it out, I'll give you a shout. Talk to you all soon....hopefully.

Posted by Matthew....Boy Genius.... on February 24, 2004

-LOL....always a joy to read your posts Matthew. Ummmm...talk soon?!?

Posted by Brianm on February 26, 2004

-sounds like Matthew has gotten all the McVicar Charm and stage presents. Hope you did survive alright Matthew. This sight might be less interesting without postings like yours. Cora Lee

Posted by Anonymous on February 27, 2004

-Yeah, CoraLee, he is an interesting individual. You have to watch him.....or at least keep an open mind..lol. Matthew is my baby boy by the way. Hard to beleive he is 18 now.

Posted by Brianm on February 27, 2004

-First of all, what do you mean by "Baby Boy"? I'm 100% man! lol...yeah, anyway. Yes I did survive the big storm and I made it out of my driveway, but as I am typing this, and for the last 24 hours and possibly longer, it has been snowing again. And snowing good. There shouldn't be school today, but Nooo, there has to be school so the kids get there ejamakashun. But fortunately, I am getting out of school this year. I know, I know. I said that last year, but this time it's true! Anyway, I'm in school right now, and yes, getting my ejamakashun. Of course I might end up getting stuck in here because it won't stop snowing! Not that I'm complaining. I don't mind missing a few days of school. Well anyway, I must be going so I can get my work done and get out of this place. I hope to talk to you guys soon. The site looks great by the way Dad! I like the new pics, lol. Talk to all you guys later!

Posted by Matthew.....Boy Genius.....Still.... on February 27, 2004

-Matthew get over it you will always be your dad's baby.It's not that bad a place to be.At 38 I am still my dad's baby.Trina

Posted by trina on February 28, 2004

-Funny thing Trina....he's whining like a baby...lol.

Posted by Brianm on February 28, 2004

-Alright, alright guys...I get it. It's because I'm so small isn't it? I know, I know, I'll always be his "baby"...But I'm not complaining....but Dad...don't push it....loljkjk. Anyway, i must be going to do some more fun school work!! Yay! Here i go, I'll talk to you all later!

Posted by Matthew on March 1, 2004

-Thank You - Melodie, Brian, Aunt Sis, Robbie & Cora Lee for your warm welcome. Sorry for taking so long to come back. We had computers problems all is well now. I will send photos soon. Anytime anyone is in Mississauga please come by. Denney & Heather will be in Halifax in June, Heather has a conference at the Salvation Army to attend. They will be in town for a week. They intend on renting a car to go visit Uncle Don, Aunt Sis & Uncle Gerald. I told Denney the drive is about 4 hours,hope that is right. They hope to see Cora Lee while in Halifax. Once Heather has her schedule, Denney intends to call you guys. Robbie,Melodie & Brian can you send Denney your phone numbers. His email address is dmorrison@statestreet.com. I will say by for now,and remember there is no business like SNOW business, dig it. Hope all is well Darrell

Posted by Darrell Morrison on March 6, 2004

-Unbelievable! I'm at Sis and Gerald's on the site. You guys have done a wonderful job. Special thanks to Brian, Bob and CoraLee. Did a lot of reading and looked at a lot of pictures. I have some good material on Russell I'm going to send to Brian about the wonderful community work he's been doing in Sydney and area. A very special thanks to Bob and Sue and MiLing for the wonderful evening Sis and I spent at your house. Your hospitality is second to none. You make us feel so welcome every time we cross your doorstep. Special thanks also to MiLing for the entertainment. It was just a very warm and wonderful evening. Hello to the Morrison family in Ontario, the Beauchamp family in Dartmouth, the McVicar family in PEI, and all relatives reading this site. A special Hello to my daughter Audrey, Paul, Johnathan and Jacqueline in Port Perry, Ontario. Love you all. Dad. Don & Joan

Posted by Donald McVicar on March 7, 2004

-Well Don, I can't tell you what a privilege and an honor it is to finally have you on the site. Welcome!! We are very happy you enjoyed the site and hope everything meets with your approval. I would gladly post any and all info you could supply to the site. I have worked very hard to make this an enjoyable, and informative, place for all McVicars and friends to visit. The help I recieved from Sis and Cora Lee in the last few weeks has been incredible, there is no way I would have been able to do what they have. We are all looking forward to the day you get a computer and are able to visit more often, as I am sure you would have a lot to contribute as well. Looking forward to seeing you back soon.

Posted by Brianm on March 7, 2004

-Hi Don, So glad you finally got on board. Did you give the sight to Audrey. Come back and visit soon. Cora lee

Posted by Cora Lee on March 8, 2004

-Great site! I happened upon this site while looking for my family crest. Most of our family lives in Saint Clair Shores ,MI a suburb of Metro Detroit. Best of luck, and continued success with this site.
Tom McVicar and family

Posted by Thomas L. McVicar Jr. on March 10, 2004

-great site! I love the photos.I was wondering if their were any links to the Reserve Mines MacPhee line. Our line came from Barra Scotland to Christmas Island, Sydney Mines then Reserve Mines. My dad was Malcolm MacPhee, grandfather Michael, GG Malcolm Hugh, GGGJohn and GGGGMalcolm. Any links
dfineberg@sympatico.ca
bluenoser8@hotmail.com

Posted by Dolores MacPhee on March 14, 2004

-Hello Mr.Tom McVicar, how are you. It's great to see other McVicars stumbling into our little corner of the wwweb. Glad you found us. Thanks for the kind words. I hope you found some useful info here and come to visit often. Don't be shy to spread the word...so to speak. We would love to see others from your side of the 'clan' come in as well. We would also love to know more about your family and where exactly you branched off. Do you know of any other 'McVicar' sites that we could visit ourselves? If so, please let us know. Please feel free to use our 'Message Board' to message us, members of your family, or other McVicars. Looking forward to hearing from you again.

Posted by Brianm on March 22, 2004

-Hello to you too Ms.Dolores MacPhee, we're glad to see you stop in as well. Thank you for the kind words on the site, glad you enjoyed it. I'm not sure of any connections to the Reserve Mines MacPhees. I scanned the 'History Page' and, unless I missed it, couldn't find any link. Have I missed it? Do you know something about that that I don't. If so, please feel free to make some connections for me. In the meantime, please feel free to come in any time at all and leave a message either on this page or the 'Message Board'.

Posted by Brianm on March 22, 2004

-Melodie et al, Great site, I was able to fill in some gaps in the family history. My original ancestor was "Red Neil" MacVicar who arrived at Catalone from North Uist in 1832 (or so I'm told). Keep up the good work for Mac/Mc Vicars everywhere! Ian MacVicar MGBHS '77 (with Melodie)

Posted by Ian MacVicar on March 28, 2004

-Hey Brian and Gloria, just came on to check out the site. Still lookin good. Hoping to see the St.Paddy's Day pictures up soon. *hinthint* lol. BTW, I sent some more pics to you this weekend. :) Hope all is well. Talk to you soon. Byezz @->-- -Brandy

Posted by Brandy on March 28, 2004

-Hi Brandy. Thanks for reminding me. I did get some up...I'm still trying to find the pics you sent. I will find them....don't worry. Now, where did I put those..

Posted by Brianm on March 29, 2004

-Hi Ian, nice to see you drop by. I would imagine there are a lot of gaps, this tracing back is very complex. Doesn't surprise me that your ancestor would be "Red Neil" considering the color of your hair. LOL Brian will take note of your addition and see where it fits(at least I think he will)
I don't believe you are local anymore, where are you living?
Melodie

Posted by Melodie on March 29, 2004

-HeY BrIaN GrEaT SiTe. LoTs Of GrEaT StUfF WeLl bYe:D

Posted by alyssa gouthro/macvicar on April 3, 2004

-Glad you enjoy the site Alyssa. Hope it will be of use to you.

Posted by Brianm on April 3, 2004

-I was born and brought up in Loch Lomond, C.B. My father being Donald MacKeigan and my Grandmother being Maggie Bell MacKeigan ... she was married to a William MacKinnon. Somewhere along the lines of family history ...there was a relation to the MacVicar's of Loch lomond. Edna MacVicar was one, and Christine MacVicar made the best darn fudge in Cape Breton. I believe she is still living. Donald MacVicar was also a large part of the Loch Lomond community until his home burned down around the late 70's. If you want further information on my side of the family or to just say hello...contact me at : nuclearexplosion2001@hotmail.com P.S. I am currently reviving the Loch Lomond Community Cookbook of 1978 ... which contains the recipes of Christine MacVicar as well well as many other treasured residents of Loch Lomond. These recipes are the foods I and everyone else in Loch Lomond grew up on. They were served at card games, dances, funerals, weddings, bake sales, fundraisers, and much , much more. I love all of the traditions and experiences I had growing up in such a close knit community. That is what makes me ...me!

Posted by Annie MacKeigan on April 6, 2004

-Hello Annie MacKeigan of Lock Lomond. Thank you sooo much for stopping in. It is a pleasure to have you. I, or someone from the family, will definitely be in contact with you. We love to hear from anyone from the McVicar clan. I personally am very interested in the recipe book you mentioned in your post. We hope you enjoyed your visit and return often.

Posted by Brianm on April 6, 2004

-Hi Annie, I would love to have a copy of that cook book how would one get thier hands on a copy??? My Mom Sylvia McVicar-Murrin makes great fudge too maybe it is genetic. She loves to cook and bake and we all love to eat it.I'm sure she would love a copy too.Thanks for visiting and sharing with us.

Posted by Cora Lee on April 7, 2004

-Did someone say fudge I can't make it but I love to eat it.Thanks for dropping by and come again.Let us know about those cook books.

Posted by trina on April 7, 2004

-My great grandfather was Gordon McVicar from NeWWaTeRfOrD............hehehehehehehe btw im only ten years old :P i guess he would be ur great uncle.

Posted by jeffrey mackinnon...........The smart dude on April 10, 2004

-Hello Jeffrey, how's it going. It's great to see young 'McVicars' coming into the site. Hope you enjoy it. Make yourself at home here buddy. Did you look at the 'Family History' page to see where your Granddad came from. There is a lot on the site i'm sure you will find interesting. We look forward to seeing you back again. Later dude!!

Posted by Brianm on April 11, 2004

-Hello, It's great reading about this history. I'm having to start all over with a good bit of my stored genealogy information thanks to a virus or two and my lack of computer skills. The files were erased and the computer is in the shop. Your site gives me back alot. thank you, judith ann

Posted by judith mcvicker helmstetter on April 12, 2004

-I guess as long as the damn thing is still running...I feel skilled. Glad to see the info here is useful to you. Talk again I'm sure.

Posted by Brianm on April 13, 2004

-This is a wicked website and i find all of the contents very interesting btw im not really a mcvicar my nanny was a mcvicar :D.

Posted by jeffrey mackinnon on April 18, 2004

-@Jeffrey....then you still have McVicar blood in you. Here you can be as much a 'McVicar' as you like. I'm glad you are having fun on the site.

Posted by Brianm on April 18, 2004

-hey brian its kyle here just wanted to tell ya that the site is great and that i used the family hostory for my project any ways i gotta go now ttyl Kyle

Posted by Kyle on April 21, 2004

-Hey Kyle, how's it going? Glad to hear you used the site. I hope it works out ok for you. Talk to you later too bud.

Posted by Brianm on April 21, 2004

-Well, to start off with Hi. I was on here the other day looking at the pics and such when I came across all the info on the border closer(to live animals). As a farm girl i was really touched to see the support!! It made me feel good to know that there are people out there who actually know what they are talking about when it comes to that subject! Thank you muchly, too bad more people couldn't be like you! BTW great site, lots of pics and info.

Posted by Mickey on April 22, 2004

-How she goin Dad?? Bet you didn't expect to hear from me. Right now I'm in Gagetown, NB, doing my Primary Leadership Qualification course, (PLQ) and it's not too bad. We have a 3-4 klm run every morning at around 5:15, learn all about how to be a leader for the younger troops, and we are all in the process of making a lot of new friends... Speaking of which, guess what I found here in Gagetown on course with me?? Another McVicar!! The first on I've ever met that was my age, and in the military. Crazy, if you ask me! His name is Ryan McVicar (spelled the same), and either his father or his grandfather's name is Sonny McVicar. His brewd of people are all from St. George New Brunswick. I don't know a whole lot about him, (except for the fact that his sisters name is.... you guessed it, Candace.)but I've told him about the site, and he seems eager to get on and have a look for himself. Anyway, back to me (lol). I will be here in NB until the 21st of May, then I have 5 days off, then come back for another course that lasts until June 18th. After that I will be thrown on as an instructor for a "brand new troopy" course, and go to an exercise after that called Arcon. My first bit of free time will come after August 29th sometime. Moses.... just have to keep my nose in the books, and my feet in the mud for the next little while. Anyway, I must go, I think I've written plenty. Say hey to everyone for me, and have a nice summer. BTW, pics of St. Paddy's day..... too funny. Later all...

Posted by Lee (the big guys, big guy) on April 22, 2004

-Hi Brian this is Rian from sussex N.B Im on course with your son Lee and I am interested about the family name my dads name was sonny and he was from Saint George N.B I don't have alot of time to talk so I'll have to go soon but I really hope to talk again I will gather up some history from my side of the fence and see what happens At Length Rian McVicar P.S Lee Says Hi !!!!

Posted by Rian McVicar on April 26, 2004

-grandmother barbara mcvicar

Posted by christine law on May 2, 2004

-sup cathy this is wanda here i was jus checkin a e-mail of mine dat u sent me nd it said 2 check this site out so yah no i did nd it is pretty enourmous girl i can never talk 2 u on msn im always workin but ne ways chat bac

Posted by Anonymous on May 4, 2004

-Having a nice visit with my dad, Don McVicar, and brother, Russell McVicar(from Cape Breton),in Port Perry, Ontario. Really enjoying the site and its wonderful pictures. A special hello to my cousins: Cora Lee, Trina(my husband's first love), and Melody. And a hello to all the other McVicars, wherever you may be. Audrey and Paul McNeil(countrymcneils@sympatico.ca)

Posted by Audrey McVicar(McNeil) on May 6, 2004

-Well helloooo there Audrey. It's great to see you made it to the site. We hope you are enjoying your self here and come as often as you like. It would be great if you could send me some pictures of you and yours. I could post them to the site with all the other family members. Talk soon.

Posted by Brianm on May 7, 2004

-Hi Audrey so nice to hear from you.Glad you enjoyed the site.Please come again.As for your husband don't remember him was very busy in h.s. doing other things.But i'm sure he's a great guy he's put up with you all these years.Love Trina

Posted by trina on May 7, 2004

-@Rian...How are ya? Interesting you and Lee should meet....same name and all. Very cool. I can't wait to see what you can dig up on the family history. Drop in any time and let us know what you find. Say hi to Lee for me. You guys take care of yourselves over there. Talk soon...Brian.

Posted by Brianm on May 8, 2004

-Hi Audrey, Great to see you on the sight. It is a great place. Brian has done a great job. I seen a high school from Port Perry on Canada AM the other day does your daughter go there? I hear Jonathon is in Baddeck with your dad for the summer. Are the rest of your family coming this way this year? Where exactly is Port Perry? Love Cora Lee

Posted by Cora Lee on May 20, 2004

-Great website nice pictures bring back a lot of memories very good Neil A Mackinnon

Posted by Neil Mackinnon on May 24, 2004

-First glance indicates I may be able to learn more about my mother's family. We migrated to Australia in 1820's and have a letter from The Cameron of Locheil stating we are free settlers. From this we always thought we were a sept of the Camerons. Great news I hope to find out more. Maybe I can link my site with yours? wwww.freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~aussiegarlings

Posted by Ian Robert McVicar Garling on May 24, 2004

-Thanks for the kind words Neil..we're very glad you enjoyed your visit to our site. We are very proud of the photos we have and hope to have more very soon. Come back often and tell others.

Posted by Brianm on May 25, 2004

-To Mr.Ian Robert McVicar Garling....Very nice to see you stop by. Yes, it seems the Camerons do play quite a large part in our history. I hope you are able to find the connections you are looking for. I think it would be a great idea to link the sites....however, I did try the 'URL' you posted and was not able to reach your site. Perhaps we could email each other and see if we can figure it out. I would like very much to have an 'open' link back and forth between the two. My addy is brianm506@hotmail.com , or, you could leave a message on the 'Message Board' of this site from where we c