tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post102570713317504628..comments2024-03-14T14:27:59.085-04:00Comments on Camping Canadian: Visit to Ramore AS / RCAF Station Ramore / CFS RamoreSteffan Watkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11450950957115187533noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-35191370615826378102023-11-05T13:29:49.883-05:002023-11-05T13:29:49.883-05:00I was stationed at Raymore 70/ 73 in the transport...I was stationed at Raymore 70/ 73 in the transport. We bought a house in Holtyre and spent three great years there. Last name McGrath now 84.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-3387142467424971342023-10-01T22:55:57.693-04:002023-10-01T22:55:57.693-04:00My dad was stationed at Ramore from 1951-1953 and ...My dad was stationed at Ramore from 1951-1953 and met my mom who was RCAF at the Canadian women's base. They married in 1953 and were married 67 years when my dad died at 88. They had many memories and stories from those days, and made it back for a visit in the 90's and were not happy with what they saw because of the conditions of the site. When they celebrated their 50th anniversaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-88673839298691477672023-08-16T20:08:41.919-04:002023-08-16T20:08:41.919-04:00Just wondering if any one has known a Don Morin wh...Just wondering if any one has known a Don Morin who was stationed in Ramore, I was just a baby when my Dad was there and I remember seeing pictures of their tiny trailer on site. Wondering if there are any pictures of him while stationed there?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-24631209579412186192022-06-11T13:37:51.766-04:002022-06-11T13:37:51.766-04:00I just viewed these photos, and brought back so ma...I just viewed these photos, and brought back so many memories. I remember Tex Redden very well, The Renaud"s and Hildebrand"s along with so many more. I was stationed there 73 - 74 and was the last one to leave with Capt Bob Eagan, as we were the last fin and adm to close down the station and move everyone out. I was the 2 I/C of the orderly room Cpl Steve Jolicoeur., under Sgt Roger STEPHEN JOLICOEURnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-65793920880921009382022-01-27T11:43:08.137-05:002022-01-27T11:43:08.137-05:00Hi there! I was just going through some of my fath...Hi there! I was just going through some of my fathers Military records and came across your page. My father serviced as a Rad Tech from 1972 to 1974 at CFS Ramore. I was only 2 when we moved there, so I have very little knowledge of it. My Father was MCpl Richard A.Kreger. I do have a photo that I would like to send to you, if you are interested. Its a group photo of the men I believe to be from Wendy Kreger-Hildebrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12779394485664738670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-7915855737948918992022-01-27T11:40:59.942-05:002022-01-27T11:40:59.942-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Wendy Kreger-Hildebrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12779394485664738670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-13325187634219847022021-05-12T10:17:39.241-04:002021-05-12T10:17:39.241-04:00I can make that happen for you.. Send contact info...I can make that happen for you.. Send contact information. Montehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13167828048154731628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-36535732365772553122020-10-27T11:24:58.284-04:002020-10-27T11:24:58.284-04:00Lloyd was indeed his name. Great guy. I worked the...Lloyd was indeed his name. Great guy. I worked there for 5 years. Ken CrowtherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652965915186997953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-34849683769527571862020-01-01T22:27:18.104-05:002020-01-01T22:27:18.104-05:00My dad Douglas Errington helped build the ponderos...My dad Douglas Errington helped build the ponderosa around 67 68Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178367629475836542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-69222726533849906142019-07-21T01:33:01.101-04:002019-07-21T01:33:01.101-04:00Where’s the contact information? Markredron@gmail....Where’s the contact information? Markredron@gmail.comMarkredron@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17932999176002075748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-25100160997770187532019-06-30T22:44:22.035-04:002019-06-30T22:44:22.035-04:00Just visited it. Amazing place. Would take million...Just visited it. Amazing place. Would take millions to re do the area. Shame it was not up kept. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034737454060695795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-82806040106340375132019-06-25T12:24:57.208-04:002019-06-25T12:24:57.208-04:00this is forsale by auction...$200,000 starting bid...this is forsale by auction...$200,000 starting bid. brians auctions 2 days left..no bidsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00032728975358606487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-32602809998795002732019-03-17T08:04:56.782-04:002019-03-17T08:04:56.782-04:00Trevor Peddie. Hi, I was stationed in Ramore in 66...Trevor Peddie. Hi, I was stationed in Ramore in 66 - 67. I live in Germany now. Coming home for a visit to northern Ont. to see family. I would like to have a look at my old station for old times sake. Could you tell me who the new owners of CFS Ramore are and how to get in touch with them? I would like to approach them and ask permission for a look around on the domestic site. Thank you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775639806473448365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-7179606256738254902017-10-15T11:56:04.294-04:002017-10-15T11:56:04.294-04:00Hello. On this site theres a picture with some men...Hello. On this site theres a picture with some men having a few beers. I was floored to see that one of the men in the photo is my Grandfather John Murry Wixson. The photos brought back good thoughts of my childhood at Lava in the 1980's. I still visit ramore often as thats where both my families are from. Thanks for the great pictures and stories.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02600241587802412967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-55468170341585137262017-09-29T09:06:33.653-04:002017-09-29T09:06:33.653-04:00The CFS Ramore is no longer a tourist sight. It is...The CFS Ramore is no longer a tourist sight. It is now privately owned and the base is now off limits to the publicAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13458444626577549021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-48591751569614483812016-12-05T17:55:01.054-05:002016-12-05T17:55:01.054-05:00It's an amazing site! Good luck!
Email me for ...It's an amazing site! Good luck!<br />Email me for more info :) steffan.watkins@gmail.comSteffan Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450950957115187533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-17322007323019345402016-12-05T17:52:01.597-05:002016-12-05T17:52:01.597-05:00Thanks for the info! A group of us are looking at ...Thanks for the info! A group of us are looking at purchasing the Ramore site and heard rumors of tunnels through the mountain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-42064871620101674072016-12-05T17:30:49.180-05:002016-12-05T17:30:49.180-05:00There weren't any bunkers or tunnels at any of...There weren't any bunkers or tunnels at any of the Pinetree Line sites; except for some steam tunnels where pipes were laid underground... specifically Ramore; no tunnels that I'm aware of, and I'm pretty certain there were no "bunkers" or other subterranean manned facilities. There should be a few large water reservoirs and wells; one reservoir is beside the generator bldg Steffan Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450950957115187533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-41587887666769227372016-12-05T17:23:41.112-05:002016-12-05T17:23:41.112-05:00Does anyone know if there is any underground bunke...Does anyone know if there is any underground bunkers or tunnels at ramore site?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684272922272656520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-55627726616803647122015-09-30T11:37:06.205-04:002015-09-30T11:37:06.205-04:00Hello Diane. I have decided to use my real name ra...Hello Diane. I have decided to use my real name rather than "Lucky Luke". Do you know exactly what your father was responsible for at the CE section? We also had a Mr. Coughlin as Foreman of Works. Believe his first name was Lloyd, but I am not positive. It is also possible that we had a Ken Crowther there as a draftsman? I worked for Corporal Doxtater and Flying Officer Harper was the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775639806473448365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-10664435255728131692015-09-29T13:07:26.269-04:002015-09-29T13:07:26.269-04:00Hi Diane. I am happy that your dad is OK and doing...Hi Diane. I am happy that your dad is OK and doing good. I don't want to clutter up Steffan Watkins blog with this so here is my mail address.<br /> h.leukert@t-online.de I would be happy to hear from you. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775639806473448365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-69062008173248413532015-09-28T22:25:24.038-04:002015-09-28T22:25:24.038-04:00Hello Lucky Luke! Mr. Bob Moffat is his name, and ...Hello Lucky Luke! Mr. Bob Moffat is his name, and he's my Dad! He still lives in Ramore with my Mom. My Dad is now 83, and is doing good. There isn't very much left of the air base, which is sad. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877482839296157476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-39692566365084210832015-09-28T19:49:26.705-04:002015-09-28T19:49:26.705-04:00Hi Diane. I was stationed in Ramore from 1966 to 1...Hi Diane. I was stationed in Ramore from 1966 to 1967 as an LAC and worked in the Construction Engineering Section which was located on the extreme left side as you entered the station. We had a Mr. Moffat working with us and I am wondering whether you are or were related to him. I believe our building is still there. Every time I visit Canada I stop by and and take a few minutes to walk around Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775639806473448365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-20932208150881916432015-09-27T22:11:01.234-04:002015-09-27T22:11:01.234-04:00Well that's terrible. Thanks for the tip Dian...Well that's terrible. Thanks for the tip Diane! I feel a letter to the township council coming on...Steffan Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450950957115187533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5602029201718002085.post-57629827690015367662015-09-27T15:34:07.895-04:002015-09-27T15:34:07.895-04:00Hello! As of yesterday, Sept 26, 2015, the Pondero...Hello! As of yesterday, Sept 26, 2015, the Ponderosa was burned down. The Township of Black River-Matheson owned the bldg., and decided it was no longer useful. So, the local fire departments used the bldg. for their training and burned it! Sad, and lots of memories and happy times at the Ponderosa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877482839296157476noreply@blogger.com