Fax Machine Broke, Send A Telegram - Modern Medicine

 

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I Miss The 80's

 

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Time Flies

 

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If You Only Want One Drink . . .

 

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One Tequila Two Tequila

 

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Ladies Free Drinks

 

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Happy Rabbie Burns Day

 Is Justin planning a visit to Scotland?

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If Something Here Offends You

 

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One For The Price Of Two.

 

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CFPL TV Chronicles: The Staff and Crew

 

Title: "CFPL TV Chronicles: The Nickname Extravaganza – A Comedy of Characters"

In the uproarious world of CFPL TV Chronicles, let's dive into the riotous introductions to the eclectic crewmembers that populated the station during my early days. Among this vibrant cast was a man with a wit as sharp as his storytelling skills – the legendary Cookie. He wasn't just a crew member; he was the maestro behind the fanciful nicknames that turned our workplace into a comedy stage.

As I shook hands and swapped laughs with the team, it became apparent that each member had been gifted a moniker by the comedic genius, Cookie. Surprisingly, Ted and I managed to dodge the nickname roulette, but the rest of the crew wore their labels with pride. Here's a glimpse into the hilariously creative world of CFPL nicknames, as best I can remember, with a nod to Mary Gillett and John Mahoney for the memory jog:

Bill Culligan (camera), the Culligan man himself, became 'Cookie.'

Dale Duffield (manager) donned the mantle of 'Duffy.'

Dan McClean, (on air talent) dubbed 'Golden Balls.'

Don Godin (VTR/telecine) embraced the simplicity of 'The Editor.'

Don Gray (on-air talent) earned the moniker 'Smacky.'

Don Mortenson (camera) was affectionately known as 'Mort.'

Don Schram (lighting) danced through life as 'Scrammy.'

Eric Boe, (lighting) regally titled 'Baron.'

Gary Smith (on-air sports) answered to the lively 'Smitty.'

Henry Schack (VTR/telecine) proudly sported 'Hier Schack.'

Jim Baverstock (VTR/telecine) became the one and only 'Baver.'

Jim Southerland (camera), a.k.a. 'Sudsy.'

John Maronets (director) took on the mysterious persona of 'Cat.'

John Sommers, (director) the endearing 'Zome.'

Lawrence Tasker, (prop shop) forever 'Lawrence of Orillia.'

Paul Estabrooks (camera) assumed the scholarly role of 'the Professor.'

'Scotty' Andrews (props), our seasoned mentor.

Glen Robitaille (engineering), affectionately called 'Robbie.'

John Gillett, (audio) the regal 'Spoiler.' 

Tom Bird (on-air weatherman) soared high as 'Birdy.'

Bob White (promotion), forever 'Whitey.'

Pete James, (on-air sports)the sporty 'Sport.'

Cliff Wingrove dazzled as 'the Dancer.'

Gran Rouge (Big Red) (director) Bob Peel held onto his regal title.

Ron Laidlaw, (news director) known far and wide as 'Sprockets.'

Mike Woodward, (producer) the enthusiastic 'Wahoo.'

These nicknames weren't just labels; they were a comedy of characters, each one carrying a story and a smile. Join me in the next chapter of CFPL TV Chronicles, where we'll unravel the comedic tales behind some of the monikers and discover the unique personalities that turned our workplace into a laughter-filled haven. It was a time when every nickname told a story of camaraderie, and Cookie's creativity knew no bounds in the golden age of CFPL television.

They Make It In Front Of You . . .

 

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Fixing An Old Photo

My great old friend from High School, Ed, sent me a low resolution picture taken in Poland in 1977. The picture shows a snowy road with pine trees and a rail fence in the background with Ed and his beautiful wife Teresa. Wendy has already requested a full, romantic account Ed's meeting of Teresa and how this picture came to be.

Obviously this one was going to be a challenge since the resolution is so low and the faces are barely recognizable:

Click on the pic to enlarge it.

Hi Tim,

Honeymoon photo (Russian camera) taken December 1977 in Zakopane, Poland’s Grenoble in the Tatra Mountains. Must be a way to get rid of that pesky white blemish on my nose. Some of Tim’s Loving Care would be greatly appreciated.

Edward and Teresa

Most of the heavy lifting was the faces and the robot came through with flying colours:

I first took the photo to "MyHeritage.com" and enhanced it. Their robot did a good job of estimating what the original faces looked like. Then I brought it back into Photoshop and tweaked it extensively before going back to the robot for initial colourization. Then, after sending my FIRST PROOF to Ed and determining that the coat was burgundy suede, went back to Photoshop and tweaked it further. 

I would keep Teresa’s smile … she’s always had a perfect set of teeth. Thanks for removing that white blemish on my nose. My coat is burgundy suede, much like the burgundy in the scarf. 

Click on the pic to enlarge it.

All in all, considering the starting pic, it turned out pretty good don't you think? Below, the MyHeritage robot went one step further and came up with this amazing animation:

Animations are good because you can then select from many different frames and get just the pose you need for your reconstructed photograph. I tell people all the time "Don't throw away any pictures because you think they are technically challenged. Someday technology will invent a way to fix them."

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Growing Old Is. . .

 

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No Women.

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She Thinks I'm Sexy.

 

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