Do you remember the name of your teacher who taught you that song at 108 Elementary in the 70s? I can't think of anyone I knew working there earlier than the 80s/90s, but it's a small world so I might know someone who still knows them. (I used to teach down in SD27.) P.S., growing up in the 103 in the 70s, you must have gone to the drive-in theatre there, right? (Google says it was called the Rangeland drive-in and closed in 1984.) I only went once with my mom. We saw ... Footloose, but the only part I remember--quite vividly, given that I was 4 years old--is the game of chicken between the tractors. (Had to rewatch it on youtube .. still holds up!)
Hi Dave, Kathleen here. (yes, I'm doxxing myself - the jig is up! now y'all know my real name)
My memories are pretty vague around that time except for a few - I have all my old report cards and class photos, so I'll have to dig those up and try to find a name. We were there from 1977 to 1979, which was Grade 2 and 3 for me. I remember the RCMP bike rodeos (I was one of the better riders who learned all the hand signals, and never forgot them), being in a portable for Grade 2, and the dang 'Cattle Bells' carol. I feel like I may have gone to that drive-in but can't remember anything specific about it. I definitely remember going to the theatre in 100 Mile House, though, and seeing one of the Herbie movies. Now I need to re-watch Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo! And possibly Footloose (not the newest one though - unless it is Kevin Bacon, it isn't worth my time).
btw, check out Kevin Bacon's Instagram if you're on it. He still has the moves and he does some pretty funny and cute videos on his farm with his partner, Kyra Sedgewick. Lots of singing and some dancing, and many farm animals. :)
As someone who has yet to become a homeowner, it is incredibly disheartening to see the short term rental reaction. Young people want to settle down in Prince George but it’s impossible when all of the starter homes are being scooped up by people wanting to use them as Airbnbs. UNBC students are far less likely to want to stay in Prince George after graduating when housing is so unaffordable and there is very little chance of being able to afford to buy their own homes. The prioritizing of short term workers over long term residents is very questionable.
With the Airbnb ban, there will still be the MANY hotels in Prince George, as well as any airbnbs that are being run in the owner’s primary residence. There will not be a shortage of housing for temporary workers.
To Kathleen:
Do you remember the name of your teacher who taught you that song at 108 Elementary in the 70s? I can't think of anyone I knew working there earlier than the 80s/90s, but it's a small world so I might know someone who still knows them. (I used to teach down in SD27.) P.S., growing up in the 103 in the 70s, you must have gone to the drive-in theatre there, right? (Google says it was called the Rangeland drive-in and closed in 1984.) I only went once with my mom. We saw ... Footloose, but the only part I remember--quite vividly, given that I was 4 years old--is the game of chicken between the tractors. (Had to rewatch it on youtube .. still holds up!)
Hi Dave, Kathleen here. (yes, I'm doxxing myself - the jig is up! now y'all know my real name)
My memories are pretty vague around that time except for a few - I have all my old report cards and class photos, so I'll have to dig those up and try to find a name. We were there from 1977 to 1979, which was Grade 2 and 3 for me. I remember the RCMP bike rodeos (I was one of the better riders who learned all the hand signals, and never forgot them), being in a portable for Grade 2, and the dang 'Cattle Bells' carol. I feel like I may have gone to that drive-in but can't remember anything specific about it. I definitely remember going to the theatre in 100 Mile House, though, and seeing one of the Herbie movies. Now I need to re-watch Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo! And possibly Footloose (not the newest one though - unless it is Kevin Bacon, it isn't worth my time).
btw, check out Kevin Bacon's Instagram if you're on it. He still has the moves and he does some pretty funny and cute videos on his farm with his partner, Kyra Sedgewick. Lots of singing and some dancing, and many farm animals. :)
As someone who has yet to become a homeowner, it is incredibly disheartening to see the short term rental reaction. Young people want to settle down in Prince George but it’s impossible when all of the starter homes are being scooped up by people wanting to use them as Airbnbs. UNBC students are far less likely to want to stay in Prince George after graduating when housing is so unaffordable and there is very little chance of being able to afford to buy their own homes. The prioritizing of short term workers over long term residents is very questionable.
With the Airbnb ban, there will still be the MANY hotels in Prince George, as well as any airbnbs that are being run in the owner’s primary residence. There will not be a shortage of housing for temporary workers.