Submitted by: Tom Walsh on 10/25/2009 |
From: | CBS |
Email: | t_walsh@nf.sympatico.ca |
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To Merv and the staff of Red Ochre Inn;
Thanks for the thoughtful weekend we spent with you. It made our trip to Buchans to say the final good-bye to my dad possible. Your hospitality is appricated. The food was great. The wheelchair accessable room was by far the nicest and most comfortable room we have ever stayed in. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you. I wish great things for your inn and safe journeys to all who enter
Tom,Yvonne,Christopher and Michelle Walsh |
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Submitted by: on 6/9/2009 |
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June 6.2009
The vastness of Red Indian Lake was indicated by the size of the fish we were to experience. The combination of sun, scenery and company created a stellar moment seldom matched and never to be out done.
Thanks guys
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Submitted by: Sue reardon and John Butt on 6/9/2009 |
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May 30, 2009
Thanks so much to all who contributed to our wonderful visit to “BEAUTIFUL BUCHANEER COUNTRY. As repeat visitors, we knew the Snowy beauty of the area and were so lucky to come back to see the area come alive. The Company only added to the time and catching the biggest fish of the group (3.8lbs) was icing on the cake.
Thanks and we’ll be back
Sue Reardon and John Butt
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Submitted by: Keith and Dianne on 6/9/2009 |
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What a wonderful time ! I would recommend this place to anyone. The food was great, the fish were big and the company was wonderful. Thanks for a great time. Keith and Dianne |
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Submitted by: chris coombs on 3/20/2009 |
From: | Bay Robert's ,NL |
Email: | coombs@nf.sympatico.ca |
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Hi Merv
I was in the cad crew and i was on the black polaris IQ 600.I had a great ride in the back country, the guide was great(I found out after that he is related to a good freind of mind from buchans(brian MCcarthy). I was talking to Keith and he said you might have a ride for us to join in later if so you can email me to let me know when. I well return again and I well tell everyone that they must come and ride with you if it is the only ride they do this year or any year. all the best.
PS there is no words to discribe the ride and hope to see you soon. |
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Submitted by: Karen Hartwig on 3/17/2009 |
From: | Germany |
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From: Karen Hartwig
To: redochreinn@nf.aibn.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 11:50 AM
Subject: Greetings from the Storyteller ;-)
Hi Merv,
How is the snow? Are the machines still humming?
Thank you again for 5 wonderful days in Buchans. We still rave with bright eyes about our stay, especially when we remember the drive over the Buchans Plateau with the snow blowing horizontal and with the blue sky above and just only the shape of the driver in front of you ¡K this place on earth is a gift! The guide showed us so many beautiful places we will never forget. The half frozen river, the frozen waterfall, climbing up mountains, just directly into the blue sky ¡V amazing. Watching caribous and mooses ¡V everything that makes hearts beat faster ƒº
We would like to visit Buchans in summertime as well. Our friends from Germany will visit us from June 11th until June 20th. Is it possible to stay with you during this time for 3 days for fishing and enjoying the nature? That means 2 couple for 3 overnight stays. We are all on vacancy so it must not necessarily be on a weekend.
Hope to see you in June ļ
Kind regards
Karen and Manfred
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Submitted by: Isabella Hennebury on 3/11/2009 |
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From: Isabella Hennebury
To: redochreinn@nf.aibn.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 12:28 PM
Subject: Emailing: Skidoo run, Skidoo Stop, Skidoo trail, Skidoos at Red Ochre Inn
Merv, Thanks for a wonderful time we really enjoyed ourselves and also thanks to the staff they were all so kind and friendly.You have a great thing going there.Keep up the good work .Hope to get back again soon. Isabella and Bill, Enjoy the pictures.!!!
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Submitted by: Kevin White on 2/20/2009 |
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From: Kevin White
To: 'Red Ochre Inn'
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 6:52 PM
Subject: Thank You for a Wonderful Weekend
Hi Merv,
I just wanted to say Thank You Again to you and your staff for a wonderful weekend…
Your help with my sled and the call that you made to Gander for me is very much appreciated.
We will confirm for St. Patrick’s day this week and hope that you still have room for us…
Kevin White
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Submitted by: Corey Adams on 2/20/2009 |
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From: Corey Adams
To: Merv Red Ochre
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 12:33 PM
Subject: skidoo trip
Just droppin a thank you note regarding our trip several weeks ago. Snow conditions were excellent and the trip was well worth it. only regret was having other committments for the weekend otherwise we would have stayed an extra day. The meals and the packed lunch was excellent as always like when weve stayed there for work during summer months. I think big Dave really enjoyed the trip seeing he has mentioned coming back for a few days in march when i take vacation which will place me back in newfoundland for 3 weeks. thanks Corey Adams
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Submitted by: Linzey Molloy&Dennis Slaney on 2/10/2009 |
From: | St.Lawrence, N.L |
Email: | linzeymolloy@hotmail.com |
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Merv and the staff of The Red Ochre Inn,
First off I must tell you that the weekend we spent at the Ochre was unforgetable.The hospitality that you showed us was without doubt the best! The meals were incredible! The tours unbelievable! We cannot get the scenery out of our minds and have the pictures to remind us! Please tell Michael that we said 'Hello" and look forward to seeing him again in 2010.Thanks again for a wonderful weekend! Hopefully we will meet again! |
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Submitted by: mike & Tammy Stacey on 2/10/2009 |
From: | st. lawrence |
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To Merv staff and especially Michael
Words cant espress the wonderful time we had this past weekend,the smies on our faces tell the whole story. Starting with luxurious housing to delicious and ample food to just great weather and skidooing. Merv Stacey runs a top notch business out of the Red Ochre that can only compare to a 5 star resort. I highly recommend the Red Ochre Inn to anyone who needs a weekend away to relax and be treated like kings and queens. Thank-You for a delightful weekend and we will see you again. |
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Submitted by: Laura Williams on 8/26/2008 |
From: | st. john's |
Email: | lewilla@hotmail.com |
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Merv, Hugh, and staff,
A very sincere thank you for the excellent time accorded the class of '58. Your hospitality was first class in true Buchaneer style. We felt very much at home and are so appreciative of everything that was done to make our stay memorable. All the staff went out of their way for us. The food was absolutely great. Needless to say we will never forget our trip to Lloy's River.....and I suspect you won't either! Let us know when another group can outdo us with their singing and we'll return! Wishing you continued success at Red Ochre. |
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Submitted by: Leah Cahill on 7/10/2008 |
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Email: | lcahill@hickmanmotors.ca |
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Hi Merv and Ada
Just looked at the pics of our weekend.One thing I noticed was that on all the shots we all had huge smiles on our faces.
I'm still bragging about my fish!!
Anyway, just wanted to say a huge thank you for making it such an unforgetable weekend.
We can't wait for our next trip to Buck-Buck-Buck-Buchans!!!
Take care
Leah of Lloyd's River |
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Submitted by: MGBADA JOE on 7/3/2008 |
From: | BENIN |
Email: | MGBADAJOE@ABA.COM |
Website: | WWW.ABA.COM |
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I LOVE THIS PAGE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. |
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Submitted by: Chris Ryan on 6/5/2008 |
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From: Chris Ryan
To: redochreinn@nf.aibn.com
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 1:15 PM
Subject: WEEKEND
Merv, just thought I would drop you a line to thank you and your staff for a great weekend. My son Thomas and I had a great weekend and he will never forget the fishing trip to your lodge, and the stories you told in the truck about hunting black bear. Your staff made it so enjoyable for the both of us, we hope to see you again around the end of June keep up the great work it is people like you and your staff that makes the Newfoundland hospitality truly what is. Again thanks for a trip of a life time for a nine year old boy and his father.
Chris & Thomas Ryan
Chris Ryan
OZFM/NTV
570-5286 direct
726-3300 facsimile
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cryan@ozfm.com http://www.ozfm.com
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Submitted by: on 5/19/2008 |
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From: Gerald Guy
To: redochreinn@nf.aibn.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:11 PM
Subject: Thank You for the unforgetable experience
Hi Merv and all our friends at The Red Ochre Inn,
Thank You for the extraordinary visit to glorious ‘Buchaneer Country’. My partners and I were treated to the best in true Newfoundland Hospitality and our Snowmobile Tour was out of this world. Tyrone; our snow tour guide, was a pleasure to be with and his knowledge and expertise in the mountains was professional in every way.
We have toured most all of the Island on snowmobile and ATV and our visits to Buchans and the Red Ochre Inn are without exception the most memorable; not only for the great hospitality at The Red Ochre but also because the this fabulous inn is located in some of the most beautiful country in all of Canada.
I am already planning our ATV and snow tours in ‘Buchaneer Country’ for next season.
We will be back.
Gerald B. Guy
12 Panther Place
Mount Pearl,
Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada
A1N 5B1
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Submitted by: Keith Mullins on 5/19/2008 |
From: | Charlottetown. PE |
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SUBJECT: THANKS KINDLY.. Good afternoon Merv,
On behalf of the Mullins and Duffett families, many thanks to you and your staff for being so kind and accommodating during the recent funeral of our mother, Cora Duffett. It appears everyone went out of their way to make sure our rooms were ready and that we had plenty of food and beverages but the bon fire was the piece de resistance !! The Red Ochre Inn was truly our home away from home and for that we will be eternally grateful and thankful ! Looking forward to a visit next summer under more enjoyable circumstances and trust you will have another busy tourism season. Cheers,
Keith
Keith D. Mullins, B.Comm., RRP
Employer Advisor
Office of the Employer Advisor
Dept. of Communities, Cultural Affairs and Labour
40 B Burns Avenue
P.O. Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 7N8
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Submitted by: Rocky/Donna Anstey on 9/18/2007 |
From: | Bathurst, NB |
Email: | ranste@rogers.com |
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Hi Merv & Ada
Thank you guys so much for the awesome, absolutely, and fantastic weekend on September 8, 2007. The accommodations, the food and the hospitality were excellent!!!! You guys made us feel at home, providing us with whatever we requested. Thank you Hugh for the delicious meals and the history lesson on the town of Buchans and the imformation on the mine. Thank you Noreen for the great service and for going out of your way for us. Thank you Michael for tending the campfire and the great company. Thank you Merv and Ada for the book so we can record our memories. You guys are THE BEST AND UNBEATABLE!!!! It's moments like these we will remember most fondly, moments of pure happiness and contentent, moments spent with great people, family and friends.(Thanks for the memories) Mightly big thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Looking forward to seeing you this winter.
Camp 71 Hooligans...Rocky/Donna Anstey Bathurst, NB...Roy/Eileen Flynn Corner Brook NL...Bern/Lynn Janes Deer Lake, NL...Craig Power & Tanya Seymour Corner Brook, NL |
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Submitted by: Nancy Benson on 4/6/2007 |
From: | Mount Pearl |
Email: | ern.benson@warp.nfld.net |
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Hi Merv & Ada,
Just wanted to say thanks for another WONDERFUL weekend – had a great time. Hopefully, we can come out for a fishing trip over the summer!!!! Can’t wait. Take care and hope to see you both (and Buddy) soon.
Nancy
The Guide Tester
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Submitted by: Glenda/Harold Adams on 3/9/2007 |
From: | Coe Hill, ON K0L 1P0 |
Email: | hadams55@yahoo.ca |
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Hi, Ada & Merv
Thanks for the Awesome stay on Mar 4, 2007. Your care of us from the
trails, where you met us to lead us into Buchans and the Red Ochre.
The Accommodations, the Food, and the Hospitality were beyond the call
of duty.....
Then when we were leaving, after a Great breakfast, you had one of
you folks guide us to the 'Gruber Road' and on our way home. A Great
couple of days made more so by your efforts.
Thanks.....Ivy & Harry Adams, Rattling Brook
Dean & Jewel Rowsell, Rattling Brook
Glenda & Harold Adams, Coe Hill, ON, K0L 1P0
P.S. Thanks for the Book filled with great info and a Great
Memory......Harold |
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Submitted by: Mary & Reg Moss on 7/29/2006 |
From: | Lewisporte |
Email: | memoss001@yahoo.ca |
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Hey Merv,
Thanks for the great visit. Had a chance to revisit my past and see the changes in the town. We loved every minute and want to thank you and everyone, especially Mary, Joshlyn, and Eddie for making our stay a marvellous experience.
Mary and Reg |
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Submitted by: Tim and Kim Humphries - aka "Georges Lake Cabin Cruisers" on 7/16/2006 |
From: | Stephenville |
Email: | timhumphries@nf.sympatico.ca |
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July 14-16, 2006 What a Weekend!!
Hi Merv and all the gang at the Red Ochre Inn. We just arrived back in Stephenville two hours ago with many, many wonderful memories of your Inn. We had a GREAT weekend with all of you (thanks for putting up with our "fun and frolics") and the quad ride was beyond our expectations. We would recommend your hospitality to anyone, you guys ar simply the best!!! Hopefully we will see you all again on one of our quad or skidoo adventures. |
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Submitted by: Ches Cribb on 6/22/2006 |
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Hi Merv June 19, 2006
Thanks for the pictures. I just want to says thanks for the wonderful hospitality that you and your staff priovided my crew and I during our stay. Boy, the food was great and there was nothing wrong with champagne for breakfeast either.
Thanks Again
Ches and the crew
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Submitted by: George Osmond on 6/22/2006 |
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Merv, I enjoyed the weekend beyond my expectations !!!
It was absolutely fantastic.
Yourself, Farmer, Jack, Karl and Ches should be sainted to have put up with my " learning experience " !!
P.S. Sorry for leading you astray thru the diversion but I figure " what's a mirror among friends :):):)
Thanks again Merv, very very much appreciated.
If you get an opportunity to email me a few of the pictures it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers !!!! March 19, 2006
George Osmond
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Submitted by: Kim melvin Adams on 3/30/2006 |
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Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 12:36 PM
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To: redochreinn@nf.aibn.com
Re: Iron Butt Challenge
Hi Merv and Gang,
Once again we had a fantistic trip. It really is a wonderful getaway. Here are some of the pictures that we took while on our 4 day holiday. Can't wait for next winter to visit again. Talk to you all later, take care!
Kim & Melvin Adams
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Submitted by: Paul Osbourne on 3/30/2006 |
From: | Pasadena |
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Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 12:20 PM
> >> Subject: Iron Butt Challange
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> >> Just want to say thanks from the Baymen for an awesome weekend. We all had a great time and will be back next year for round 2. Thanks again.
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> >> Paul Osbourne
> >> Pasadena
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Submitted by: Jack Brenton on 3/24/2006 |
From: | Marystown |
Email: | jbrenton@brentongroup.ca |
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Merv
The weekend of March 17,18 2006 was some of the best riding we have had on the Plateau. Being able to ride in any direction on the plateau over the fresh snow was very exciting. The days were large, and that traditional fry up over the open fire makes every trip special. Great Friends, Great Food, Great Snow Conditions, isn't that what snowmobiling is all about. All our group enjoyed this weekend to the fullest
Thanks Again
Hope to be back in a few weeks
Jack and Group |
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Submitted by: Holly on 3/1/2006 |
From: | St. Brendan's |
Email: | haylward@msn.com |
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Hi Merv, Adia, Michael and all the crew at the Red Ochre Inn!I stayed in your inn last weekend and I must say the beautiful inn, food and staff are unforgettable! I've have never been so full from food before. The worst part of my trip had to be when I was frozen! Yes I know, I'm a whimp but I was SOOO cold. SO the next time I'll see you will definitely be in the spring or summer!! But I promise, I'll be back!! Thank you for the wonderful weekend and Michael, Stephen will not forget you and neither will I! Take care! |
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Submitted by: don hicks on 1/2/2006 |
From: | peter'r river |
Email: | jordanhicks19@hotmail.com |
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Merv,I love the ochre and iv been there many times and ill be there many more, ochre is the best spot on the island and look forward to seeing you seen
Don Hicks |
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Submitted by: tim genge on 11/15/2005 |
From: | gander |
Email: | t.genge@nf.sympatico.ca |
Website: | n/a |
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WE HAD A GREAT TRIP FROM GRANDFALLS TO HOWLEY FOR THE FIRST NIGHT AND SAT NITE TO THE RED OCHRE SUPER SPOT CLEAN GREAT FOOD .I HOPE TO GET THERE AGAIN THIS YEAR WITH A LOT OF ATVERS AS WE DID THIS YEAR.BUR STILL NO PICS MERVE OF THE 26 OR SO ATV,S IN FRONT OF THE HOTEL ?
P.S. ANY WORD ON THE BACK TRAIL TO HOWLEY ? |
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Submitted by: Adam Stead a.k.a. Mister Twister on 8/10/2005 |
From: | St.John's |
Email: | adamclown@hotmail.com |
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Merv & Staff,
I just wanted to drop a quick line to say THANKS!!!! Again my visit to the good ol' Red Ochre has gone without a hitch. The hospitality that you guys showed us was unbelievable. I rant and roar like a true newfoundlander about the Inn - quite simply put, you cannot find a better place to stay and enjoy yourself. The Food, staff and lodging are unbeatable.
Thank-you ever so much,
Adam Stead
a.k.a. Mister Twister
p.s. Merv - Tell Eddie to get the net....hahahahahaha |
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Submitted by: Janet Wright on 7/25/2005 |
From: | Woodstock, NB |
Email: | wsnapo@hotmail.com |
Website: | http://www.geocities.com/thewrightsnap/ |
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I was lucky enough to come to your Inn. What a beautiful place you have and the food was to die for. The rooms were comfortable and the service was excellent. My 6 year old son could wonder around exploring with out any worries from mom. The fishing trip was refreshing even tho we didn't catch any fish (not cause you sure did not try). I am just counting down til we can return for some of the awsome snowmobiling that I saw so many pictures of. I would highly recommend the Red Ochre Inn to any outdoors person that I know
Thanks Merv and of corse Mike and the girls :P
Janet |
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Submitted by: Ken Mercer on 7/12/2005 |
From: | Nova Scotia |
Email: | Mercer.K@forces.gc.ca |
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Merv, Bernie and I stayed with you 2 - 4 July, may I take this opportunity to pass on our utmost appreciation for the outstanding hospitality we enjoyed from you and your entire staff. Please thank Scott for the excellent history lesson he gave on Buchans the night we arrived. His insight and knowledge of the area was impressive and most enlightening. Scott also provided detailed directions to local areas we wanted to see and he was correct, its some of the most beautiful country anywhere on the globe. The meals provided were blue ribbon, first rate,
top notch, number one, and I could go on. Suffice it to say we were suitably impressed. You have a pair of gems in Ada and Mary. I don't recall being made to feel more at home any were in the world than in their care. Their genuine attention to our needs was greatly appreciated. Having met those two deepens my own pride at being a Newfoundlander (all be it living away).
Thanks girls, you are fine ambassadors for the hostility profession and for Newfoundland women. I am truly embarrassed however l can not recall the name of the fine gentlemen from Toronto who served breakfast each day. Sir, our thanks for
a great start to the day with fresh coffee and hot tea. I wish you every success in your future life in Buchans. To all of you, Bernie and I must now convince our wives that we have to do this again, hopefully a winter Snow Tour. Hope to see you all again, and again many thanks.
Ken Mercer
Cormorant Liaison Officer
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Submitted by: Clayton and Joan French (The Chaulks, Diamonds, Peddles) on 7/6/2005 |
From: | Deer Lake |
Email: | jfrench@nalair.ca |
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Good Morning,
On Mar l7-05 myself and 9 other people skidooed to Buchans from Deer Lake and even though the trail that day was not what we expected our stay at your Inn was the very best we have ever experienced. From the pleasant personality of Mary on the front desk right through to young Michael it was a very pleasant stay. Our meal of Steak that night was the best we have ever eaten and your desserts to die for...We slept like logs in your comfortable beds and met some very nice guests that stayed there that night too. Our trip back to Deer Lake was a normal skidoo day with no problems at all and we could see all the terrain for miles.
See you next year if all goes well. Thank you for your hospitality.
Clayton and Joan French
(The Chaulks, Diamonds, Peddles) |
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Submitted by: Kent Abbott on 7/6/2005 |
From: | Grand-Falls Windsor |
Email: | kent.abbott@ontractinc.com |
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Merv
Had a great weekend, the service you people provide is second to
none. Despite the weather, a great weekend, we had a little run on Saturday, your guides did a great job looking after everyone. The meal's that you provide were the best that i have ever had. Hat's go off to you and your staff for a great job, tell Scotty that he is the best cook in Newfoundland. Again thanks for a great weekend hope to see you at a later date.
PS Will recommend your place to everyone I will talk to.
Thanks
Kent Abbott
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