Opa Tales

Opa Tales

Stories, insight and musing from Opa, 87 years of knowledge and counting

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Ep. 36. Chinese Restaurant, Kids as Collateral, Moose, Max and Dogs through the Years.

Ep. 36. Chinese Restaurant, Kids as Collateral, Moose, Max and Dogs through the Years.

In this episode we pickup after a few weeks off due to Covid-19 lockdown. We talk about using the kids as collateral for restaurant bill and review the dogs through the years

22 Mai 20211h

Ep. 35 Dundas Street "Fixer Upper", Tombstone Fireplace, Library Heating and Government Tour Bus.

Ep. 35 Dundas Street "Fixer Upper", Tombstone Fireplace, Library Heating and Government Tour Bus.

In this episode we talk about moving into the Dundas Street residence and all the work done around the house and property to make it ideal for Albert's demolition work. We review some interesting find...

3 Apr 202144min

Ep. 34 Playing Santa, Charley Santos, Sheriff troubles, Homeless Millionaire and Fumigation

Ep. 34 Playing Santa, Charley Santos, Sheriff troubles, Homeless Millionaire and Fumigation

In this episode, we hear about Charley Santos and how meeting him leads to Mercedes, fancy restaurants and help moving from the Brooklyn residence to a "fixer upper" on Dundas street in Whitby.

1 Apr 20211h 9min

Ep. 33: Honest Ed's, Curly, Larry & Mo, Beaver Jars, Chainsaw Facial

Ep. 33: Honest Ed's, Curly, Larry & Mo, Beaver Jars, Chainsaw Facial

In this episode a visit to Cullen Gardens and Honest Ed's restaurants. Opa starts learning how to lay bricks and getting into the demolition game. Some unexpected surprises are found while doing demol...

21 Mar 20211h 3min

Ep 32: Lost Boy, Theo Visits, Sightseeing the North, CN Tower

Ep 32: Lost Boy, Theo Visits, Sightseeing the North, CN Tower

In this episodes, we talk about memories of "losing" John, brother Theo visits Canada for the first time; with trips to the Falls, up North and the CN Tower.

14 Mar 202153min

Ep. 31: Snowball the Cat, Truck Parking Leads to Brooklyn, Geese, Ducks, Chickens, Dog, Pony oh my.

Ep. 31: Snowball the Cat, Truck Parking Leads to Brooklyn, Geese, Ducks, Chickens, Dog, Pony oh my.

In this episode we hear about Snowball the Cat, Complaints about Truck parking lead to a move to Brooklyn where the animals in the family continue to grow.

7 Mar 202156min

Ep. 30: Trucking Business Beginnings, Whitby Mall Restaurant, Bobby Baun, No Brakes, End of the Trucking Business

Ep. 30: Trucking Business Beginnings, Whitby Mall Restaurant, Bobby Baun, No Brakes, End of the Trucking Business

In this episode, Albert leaves Dunlop to pursue his own business in Trucking. Starting as a single truck, growing into a fleet of 5 and ultimately the end of the trucking business.

28 Feb 20211h 2min

Ep 29: Along comes John, Walking Mischief, Reincarnation?, Uncle Gradus revisited.

Ep 29: Along comes John, Walking Mischief, Reincarnation?, Uncle Gradus revisited.

In this episode, John is born and having a son is different than the two girls. Childhood memories of the children and reviewed and some comparisons to Opa's own childhood and family are made.

22 Feb 20211h 7min

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