WD Munro Jr. writes, "Beautiful - thank you Susie and Erin”
Raymond Pfeiffer wrote: "A fascinating review, and a very good interview with Bill Byers make me want to spring for a copy soon!"
Raymond Pfeiffer comments: How interesting it is to read about the blockhouse and be able to pinpoint its exact location in Gananoque today! Although the blockhouse stood for about 47 years, the hostilities that prompted its construction seems to have lasted a bit less than that. The Patriots' War of 1838 would have motivated some to maintain its possible use, despite the subsequent, well-known campaign of the UK to project a positive and friendly image within the USA. How thankful we can be that the blockhouse is our past and not our future, despite the current throwback to unconstructive talk of US tariffs on foreign and Canadian trade.
Allison Burchell-Robinson, past president of Thousand Islands Association [TIA] writes,
“Incredible footsteps John, it was a pleasure and an honor to work with you”
Great article! I always enjoy your insight, Allison! We originally discovered The River while living in the US Virgin Islands! We decided to discover additional islands in North America. We came for a week which stretched to 3 weeks - because we BOUGHT an island! That happened in 1995. For the first few summers (5) we trekked from the USVI to our island in the Ivy Lea Group, where we have spent almost every summer since! Although we now live in Florida, we now make the 22 hour drive each year, we wouldn't have it any other way! Comment by Diane Sabbert.
Jan introduced me and my family to kayaking in the 1980's, and created a family of enthusiasts. My youngest, Caven, became a white water kayaker with Jan's teaching on the Black River. He now takes his young family kayaking in the Sitka Sound in Alaska. His sister kayaks regularly with her son, Alden Groat, around Grindstone Island. And their brother, Ryan, paddles in the Boundary Waters in and above Northern Minnesota. We all love nature, and Jan helped us expand our ways of doing so! by --
Raymond S. Pfeiffer,
Yes, Mr. Saynor, you caught a real mistake... my mistake. It, of course, is Brockville, ON. but anyone who knows me, knows I go 100 MPH and I never take the time to check, or double check... I truly appreciate your catching this - and for those looking and wondering, I had Brockville NY, not ON... Shhhhhh don't tell my boss.
"I always enjoy reading Dr. John Carter's articles on the Patriot Legacy where he always gives insightful perspectives as this article exemplifies." Truly, Pierre Marcoux
So pleased and honoured you commented. I have told the author too. (Susie S. editor)
So nice to hear from you. That is a great memory. Thanks Deane.
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