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Oct 8, 2001
Name: Ralph Iver Cannon
Email:
cannon8422@aol.com
Comments:
Very impressive. This is the
1st time I have been to this site. I had the previlege to have worked with Fr
Paul Sollom at Radio Ceylon Transmitters in Ekela, Ceylon ( now Sri Lanka). I
got the website address from Mr Shelly Gunawardena. Best wishes. Will be a
frequent visitor to this site. Iver Cannon.
452
Oct 9, 2001
Name: Paul Gotto
Email:
gottofarm@home.com
Comments:
I have lived in Canada now
for 35 years, looking at the photos brings back many fond memories. It is good
to see some familiar faces and places as well.
453
Oct 30, 2001
Name: Trevor Beeson
Email:
trevorbeeson@hotmail.com
Comments:
Hello Fr Wilfred It has
been about 12 yrs ago when we returned for a visit to see the comunity there. I
do not know if you remember me I was employed there as clerk of works and
maintinace in the late 70's. We are looking at returning back to the U.K. and it
would be nice to here from you as I would imagine a lot of changes have taken
place over the years. Regards from all here in South Africa
Trevor,Cynthia,Richard and Charlotte.
454
Nov 10, 2001
Name: Hans-Christian Leopold Gerzner
Email: christiang@integritynet.com.au
Comments:
This takes me back half a century and just a little more. I was a pupil
between, what, '54 and '59 (or thereabouts?), indeed an "ex-pat" student whose
parents resided in what was then called Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. The only one of
my peers that I can readily remember was "Strickland", also an ex-pat, from
Malta. He was the fly half of our hugely successful rugger team at the end of my
time. It's sad that the school is no more, but let's move on from that. Next
time I'm in the UK, as I did in '73 with my mother, I'll certainly pay a visit.
Perhaps I should also point out that, although I have a huge amount of
sentimental time for Douai, and all it stands for, today, indeed for a great
many years, I am a confirmed atheist. Cheers, Christian PS One of my abiding
loves was the "Black Walk" which bounded the major cricket pitches as well as,
where you turned into it, the tennis courts. It was also the start of the "cross
country" run, short as well as long. I guess it's no more?
455
Nov 27, 2001
Name: Donna Kernaghan
Email:
dkernaghan@hotmail.com
Comments:
456
Dec 4, 2001
Name: william mc grath
Email:
wmcgrath@amersham.ac.uk
Comments:
457
Dec 14, 2001
Name: Derek Bennett
Email:
d_g_bennett@hotmail.com
Comments:
458
Dec 16, 2001
Name: peter eastwood
Email:
ppreastwood@aol.com
Comments:
What a marvellous upgrade of
your website. Was a pupil from 1949 (Ditcham) to 1959 (Douai) and have many fond
memories. Sorry about the demise of the school but good to know the Abbey is
still going strong. Now retired and living in Scotland near Helensburgh; Father
Oliver has my new address. Best wishes to you all for Christmas and the new
year. Regards,Peter Eastwood.
459
Dec 20, 2001
Name: JANINE CALEO
Email: nene@tpg.com.au
Comments:
Very interesting site. Looks beautiful
460
Dec 20, 2001
Name: Patrick Chan
Email:
plp_chan@hotmail.com
Comments:
As I used to study in Douai
School, this site reminds me lots of my happy memories during my years in Douai.
I wish everyone the best and good luck. Patrick
461
Dec 22, 2001
Name: Robin MacDonald-Johnston
Email: tellyontheblink@lineone.net
Comments:
Your web site is the best of the abbey sites that I have found,and it
continues to improve best wishes for Christmas hope the visit the abbey in the
summer regards, Robin
462
Dec 26, 2001
Name: Michael E. Miller
Email:
mempax@aol.com
Comments:
I discovered your website
tonight. It is a wonderful gift this Christmas. I will come back to it often. It
is a great resource for me. I am currently at the end of my probationary period
to become a Camaldolese, Benedictine oblate. I live in San Francisco,
California. The Camaldolese have the Monastery of the Incarnation in Berkeley
and the New Camaldoli Hermitage in the Big Sur. Peace and joy to all this
Christmas. La paz este con tigo. michael
463
Dec 28, 2001
Name: Craig Atherfold
Email:
craig@oncue.co.za
Comments:
It's wonderful to see that
Douai has been put to good use, after the regrettably closure of the school,
where I spent many happy memories. I look forward to visiting once again…
464
Dec 29, 2001
Name: Maureen in Belfast
Email:
scholastica38@yahoo.co.uk
Comments:
dear Fathers I like
your site - I might come on the Marian retreat in October - I could fly into
Gatwick it would be convenient. I picked scholastica for my email address
because one of my brothers was born on the feast of St Scholastica. I was
present in Lourdes in July 2000 when an English Benedictine celebrated Mass at
the grotto for I think something like 60 years a priest - it was a marvellous
occasion. Best wishes Maureen.
465
Jan 12, 2002
Name: pete james
Email:
scary@pavilion.co.uk
Comments:
Very fine site
466
Feb 28, 2002
Name: Beryl Mitchell
Email:
home@mitch.go-plus.net
Comments:
An excellent web site,its
so quick and full of wonderful information its has been a pleasure and a
blessing to visit. I have just become an oblate of Douai, and I am looking so
forward to visiting in person. Every Blessing. Beryl Mitchell.
467
Mar 2, 2002
Name: Barbara Blythe-Smith
Email:
b2.bbs@virgin.net
Comments:
I'm pleased to sign the book.
I am an Oblate of Douai Abbey and was 'received' early this year, at a service
at Cromer, North Norfolk. We enjoy a monthly Fellowship and time of instruction
from Father Ron. Can you tell me more about the first Methodist Monk of whom I
recently read an article. I was surprised to know that she is a lady and thought
all monks were men. I am a methodist, hence my query. Blessings and peace.
Barbara
468
Mar 3, 2002
Name: Daniel Francis Collard
Email: Daniel.F.Collard@btinternet.com
Comments:
An excellent, informative and easy to use web site My wife & I look
forward to tonight's visit, particularly to hear Tallis being performed.
469
Mar 4, 2002
Name: Pamela Sheldon White
Email: pamelasgarden@hotmail.com
Comments:
Thank you so much for a wonderful tour through the gardens and grounds
of the Abbey. I do like your web site very much. As a healing garden designer
and builder of labyrinths I found this a lovely visit. I shall be visiting
Glastonbury in May and hope to visit some healing/sacred or therapuetic gardens
in the South/West. Any suggestions? Thank you so much, Pamela White
470
Mar 5, 2002
Name: ALEXANDRE ROGATTO
Email:
arogatto@bol.com.br
Comments:
Hi there!! I'm from São
Paulo, Brasil, and since I was reading an article on a magazine talking about
"keep the soul in the worplace" I went to internet visiting this site. The
history of Douai Abbey is really amazing but I was thinking about the tendency
of this kind of comunity finish when the years pass. Don't you think the
objective described as function of the comunity is a little empty (sorry), don't
you think your objectives should be more in terms of general charity and even
thinking on the world not just thinking on the history but in the real world.
Sorry for my "weak" english but as you probably don't know we speak portuguese
here in Brasil. Have a nice day!!!
471
Mar 12, 2002
Name: Robert Tan
Email:
robert_b_tan@edsamail.com.ph
Comments:
just passing by to
say hello to those in douai who still remembers me. I was in douai from 1986 -
1990. good day to you all. regards to veveryone. ciao! robert tan
472
Mar 13, 2002
Name: Robin MacDonald-Johnston
Email: tellyontheblink@lineone.net
Comments:
I
at last managed to visit the monastry last saterday the church was magnificent
and my wife and I were made most welcome thank you for the very pleasurable day
regards Robin.
473
Mar 19, 2002
Name: Michael Mason
Email: jmmcbs@ktc.com
Comments:
You have a very well designed site. I like the
"tour" of your facilities and the extensive number of links to other sites.
474
Mar 23, 2002
Name: Philip Ross
Email: phil@plross.com
Comments:
Hallo Father Wilfrid. This is just a note to
thank you for your tour of the school buildings on Thursday. I've had a good
look at the website which is excellent. I hope that we'll meet again if my firm
are favoured with instructions to proceed Regards Philip Ross
475
Apr 12, 2002
Name: Ven. Tenzin Gyurme
Email:
tenzin.gyurme@virgin.net
Comments:
Thank you very much for
giving me the opportunity to look around the abbey, and giving a Buddhist monk
the chance to have a glimpse of a Christian Monastery. Very inspiring. Thank
you. Much Love Ven. Gyurme
476
Apr 18, 2002
Name: Lynne Graham
Email:
leslie.graham@ntlworld.com
Comments:
477
Apr 20, 2002
Name: Matt Crane
Email: matcrn@aol.com
Comments:
just wanted to say "hi" may jesus continue to
stengthen you on your journey,stay strong,always believe
478
Apr 30, 2002
Name: Angela Huggett
Email:
angelahuggett@hotmail.com
Comments:
479
May 13, 2002
Name: Gwendolyn Hazell
Email:
gwen@hotmail.com
Comments:
I'm thinkink of joining the
ministry of god but as you may be able to tell i am female. Do you suggest any
means of entering gods church rather than just attending mass adn preaching.
Please help I really feel that i have a vocation towards god's loving world and
i feel that he needs me too!
480
May 25, 2002
Name: Jim and Amelia Lantz
Email:
lantzquinta@yahoo.com
Comments:
Wow! What a great,
user-friendly, beautifully designed web site! Congrats! WE heard about you on
Open Country this last Saturday morning. We've lived in Berkshire for two years
now, but as with so many things, never knew of the Abbey's existence so close at
hand. We hope to come hear Vespers, or something like it, before we return to
the US in August.
481
May 26, 2002
Name: Andy Coutts
Email:
a.coutts@virgin.net
Comments:
482
May 30, 2002
Name: Paul Dewey
Email:
Comments:
483
Jun 9, 2002
Name: Lila Collamore
Email:
lilacollamore@hotmail.com
Comments:
In memoriam Abbot
Leonard Vickers, olim Sancti Anselmi (USA).
484
Jun 14, 2002
Name: John Hallas
Email:
john.hallas@hcresources.co.uk
Comments:
Working in Newbury
and staying locally. Went running and came across the Abbey in what appeared to
me as the middle of nowhere. A very imposing building. I intend walking from my
b&b in Midgham and photographing the outside. John