Remembrance Candle

[Chana Masala]

Greeting ty family,

I am not sure if you recall an early thread I posted about my medical patient and friend, Todd.

His many years of dedication to the HIV/Aids community in Canada is truly amazing and a testament to overcoming, adapting and helping many deal with the diagnosis in the early stages. He has also done much for the medical marijuana battle on our behalf before the MMAR conception.

Todd is a wonderful person and I am proud to have him as my friend.

Please take the time to read his proposal to Casey House Hospice (www.caseyhouse.com (http://www.caseyhouse.com/)) for a New Remembrance Candle Display.

His gesture, effort and expense to make this thought a reality is touching and is yet another testament to the person Todd is.

With great respect, I am posting his proposal with love:

“Here is a copy of the 'Remembrance Candle' Proposal, Plus Pictures & drawings of my ideas for it. i.e. plaques, Stand/Base, Glass or frosted Ribbons.

Any further Questions Call or Email me. Any Letters of support for this project Much Appreciated
Please address letters of support to kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca ( kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca)
or email me at therealhaywire@yahoo.ca (therealhaywire@yahoo.ca) (c)

Proposal to Casey House for a New Remembrance Candle Display
Recently during my stay here at Casey House, a resident passed away. Upon learning of this event, I immediately went to pay my respects & honour the person’s life & memories by going downstairs to the front room where the ‘Candle of Remembrance’ is.

I walked up to the desk upon which it sits in front of the main window. I was surprised & dismayed to be hit with a overwhelming feeling of ‘Gee this candle holder looks so neglected, not proudly on display, that it was almost just an afterthought that has to be done’. That it was not proudly displayed in the front window so that all who pass may see it, and be aware of our loss. That the candle Display unit itself is dull, the lovely red shade was broken long ago and never replaced (nor thought put to it that it should be replaced), and that in its place cheap glass dollar store candles are being used. It was not shining bright for all to see. It was off to the side, sort of out-a-sight, out-of-mind. If I had not known of the passing, I probably wouldn’t of noticed that it was a light & there at all.

At that moment, I realised that I had the same feelings & disappointment come across me about a year ago when I was here and someone passed. That I had went down to the candle and looked with dismay at how it was presented, and how it looked like such an afterthought and how you could not see it from outside.

I as a Long Term Survivor of HIV/AIDs (since 1986), I am saddened & hurt by the current state of the ‘Remembrance Candle’ at Casey House. I use to stand proud when it was alit and was proudly display. Curtains pulled & opened, there for all to see. There proudly proclaiming, that we will not forget all those who have passed. It helped me feel proud for all my many, many, fellow PHA’s who have passed through Casey House. It allowed Family, Friends, Acquaintances, an opportunity to pause & reflect, a moment to grieve, a moment to remember one taken from us to soon. It showed respect for PHA’s who have passed on here or at home. Somehow, a lot of that is gone & missing in the current one and how it is displayed.

I realise that there is a history attached to the current candleholder. That it is dedicated to ‘Keith Nevel’, Sept. 9, 1952 – June 21, 1989. A Priest who was aligned with the A.M.D.G. Order. It bears an Inscription of ‘We Remember’ on the Right Side and on the Left side is inscribed ‘Casey House’. I have attempted to research into the history of it, but to no avail. I do believe that it’s history of what it is and has been, needs to be respected and that it be placed in a place that will honour it so. I want to celebrate it and acknowledge it in some way.

However, I also feel it is time for a new ‘Remembrance Candle’ Display. One that will show Pride & Respect to all PHA’s, that stands Tall and will be seen easily by all inside, but especially from the outside. I bring forward some plans, photos, & drawings of ideas for a new ‘Candle’ that I have come up with. I have already purchased the two main Candleholder pieces you see in the photographs. I went and got these as a Christmas gift for myself to give to Casey House after I the passing of a resident here and upon seeing the dismal shape of the current display.

As I really had no Christmas this year this was to me my Christmas for me & for all to enjoy.

I would like to work on & present to Casey House this new ‘Remembrance Candle’ Design with input coming from staff, & residents, volunteers, & clients. I have been showing designs to fellow PHA’S, with very good & positive feedback.

I have covered all costs so far. I am willing to cover more as well. I have spoken to a Plaque Maker, as well as a Glass Artist about further work for it. You will see from the drawings and photo’s various concepts for it. I believe as well that there are others who would be willing to donate to help with the costs of this project.

I present this proposal for your humble consideration, & look proudly forward to be able to complete this project for you as a gift of my love & respect to all PHA’s & Casey House.”

From the desk of,

Todd A. Glanville

[Chana Masala]

I want to make this really special for all of his here too.

I will send a 10 pack of Chana Masala (Master Kush x NYC Diesel) to the first 10 people that email their support for the Rememberance Candle to the following:

To: kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca (kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca)

To: therealhaywire@yahoo.ca (therealhaywire@yahoo.ca)

Cc: creativeenvironments@hotmail.com (me)

Please put Casey House in the Re-line and put your mailing address in so I can get the seeds out to you.

USA, UK, Australia, and of course Canada, I will send them.

Chana in the spirt of Treating Yourself

[Chana Masala]

Rememberance Candle‏

From:(creativeenvironments@hotmail.com)Sent:Februa ry 16, 2010 9:07:39 PMTo: kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca; Todd Glanville (therealhaywire@yahoo.ca)
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His many years of dedication to the HIV/Aids community in Canada is truly amazing and a testament to overcoming, adapting and helping many deal with the diagnosis in the early stages. He has also done much for the medical marijuana battle on our behalf before the MMAR conception.

Todd is a wonderful person and I am proud to have him as my friend.

Todds gesture, effort and expense to make this thought a reality is touching and is yet another testament to the person he is.

With great respect, I am posting his support for the subtle but noticable change and legacy Todd is a part of.

Thank you Casey House,

[Herb Roach]

I sent my email,
A touching offer by Todd, how could someone not support that.
Thanks for your incentive, a very generous offer.
let me know you got the cc on it.

[Chana Masala]

I sent my email,
A touching offer by Todd, how could someone not support that.
Thanks for your incentive, a very generous offer.
let me know you got the cc on it.

Finding support on this fourm is not always easy so I thank you for yours once again. I really appreciate you taking the time to send the email on Todds behalf. I got your cc and promise to have a package to you shortly.

With respsect,

Chana

[SIBANNAC]

i just sent my email away in support and I got a delivery failure notice for kdeprense@caseyhouse.on.ca

**********Updated email... kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca Updated email********

[Herb Roach]

The pleasure is mine.

I am thinking about this and have a concern.
I know there are fire codes.
I found while doing research on fire codes where a candle shall have some kind of protective case. like a glass container over the open flame. I would hate to see that curtain behind the candle go up in flames.
Perhaps you could contact Todd and mention to add something like this in the design.

[Herb Roach]

i just sent my email away in support and I got a delivery failure notice for kdeprense@caseyhouse.on.ca

Yea, I got the same:confused:

[Chana Masala]

i just sent my email away in support and I got a delivery failure notice for kdeprense@caseyhouse.on.ca

Thanks Sib, I will let Todd know. In the mean time, if anyone wouldnt mind sending to kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca (kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca) instead of Ms. de Prense that would be great.

Sib and HR, I will have Todd flip our emails to her.

Thanks again guys...

[Chana Masala]

The pleasure is mine.

I am thinking about this and have a concern.
I know there are fire codes.
I found while doing research on fire codes where a candle shall have some kind of protective case. like a glass container over the open flame. I would hate to see that curtain behind the candle go up in flames.
Perhaps you could contact Todd and mention to add something like this in the design.

I beleive he is following this thread. I will mention it to him though.

:)

Chana

[SIBANNAC]

good to hear they will get to where they can help.

[Diskrete]

I went ahead and sent an email, This project sounds intresting. I hope he can help get the wall the help it needs. I love the ideas to beautify it a bit and make a Proud place to remember the good times and celebrate a persons passing. If you find Todd needs anything please keep us informed, And please keep us updated.

[Smokin Moose]

I just sent an email of love and support from Australia.

[Blused]

Hey Chana you are a great friend and very supportive person by the actions you have taken, this is a very noble thing both you and Todd are doing and i was happy to send off a email in support of this, and hope that todd's goal will be more then accomplished.

[Lacy]

Very thoughtful and considerate.
I would be happy to contribute:cool:

[Gary Andrew Pallister]

Thank you ,i have sent my letter of support,peeps need to support a great cause as this ,any thing else i can do???????Todd,my hats off to you.peace,Gary

[Chana Masala]

I sent my email,
A touching offer by Todd, how could someone not support that.
Thanks for your incentive, a very generous offer.
let me know you got the cc on it.

Thanks again Herb. I appreicate your time and effort.


i just sent my email away in support and I got a delivery failure notice for kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca

Sibbert, you are cool for helping out Todd. I added you to my buddy list.


I went ahead and sent an email, This project sounds intresting. I hope he can help get the wall the help it needs. I love the ideas to beautify it a bit and make a Proud place to remember the good times and celebrate a persons passing. If you find Todd needs anything please keep us informed, And please keep us updated.

Diskrete, you always come through around here man. Seriously. From welcoming new members to keeping our threads and post moving. Not to mention you are usally the first moderator I turn to. You even moderate other moderator threads cause they are not around. Thanks for doing this. I dont think I ever told you but you have a gift with the pen man. I read your article again and I look forward to reading more of your articles in the upcoming issues.

By the way your email was really amazing.

Mad love Disk,

Chana


I just sent an email of love and support from Australia.

Smokin Moose. I am really happy to say that I have found a friend in the outback. Thank you and nice to formaly meet you. I really love this fourm. Thank you for taking the time to reply and I wish you all the best. You never sent me your addie. Let me know if you want my offer still.

Your new friend,

Chana


Hey Chana you are a great friend and very supportive person by the actions you have taken, this is a very noble thing both you and Todd are doing and i was happy to send off a email in support of this, and hope that todd's goal will be more then accomplished.

Hi Blused, your sweet and I would like to belive that I would do the same for you to. At least I would try my best too. If you need anything, you know where I am. Thank you again and if you would like the seeds, make sure you email me your addie.

Thank you,

Chana


Very thoughtful and considerate.
I would be happy to contribute:cool:

Hi Lacy, how does your Kush grow, hehehe...
I always enjoy your contributions even though others sometime dont get you. I do get you though and I wish you continued success with your garden and your patients health. No seeds either. Send me your addie.

Thank you,

Chana


Thank you ,i have sent my letter of support,peeps need to support a great cause as this ,any thing else i can do???????Todd,my hats off to you.peace,Gary

Hey Pipess, thanks for your support. I have been trying to get Todd to join the fourm. I think he has no choice now... lol. Your email was great.

I am hoping he will post his thanks himself.

In the meantime,

Thanks again,

Chana

[SIBANNAC]

No worries Chana i'm glad to help. If you need anything else just ask.

sib

[oddjobs]

But I dont know how to send because theres no send button lol anyway I tried . I saved the letter I can cut an paste to a pm maybe then you can forward maybe:D oj

[oddjobs]

I lost it someplace .Im really bad with a computer oj

[Chana Masala]

I lost it someplace .Im really bad with a computer oj

:) Please pm it to me and dont forget your address. Thank you OJ. I also added you to my buddy list. Keep in touch.

Chana

[oddjobs]

On the way Chana an thanks I finally got a buddy:D oj

[Diskrete]

There was a lil miscommunication, but it's all better now...All mentions of Ms. Deprinse's email have been updated throughout this thread. Her email is as follows: kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca. Keep up the good work guys and gals of TY!

[Lacy]

Hi Lacy, how does your Kush grow, hehehe...
I always enjoy your contributions even though others sometime dont get you. I do get you though and I wish you continued success with your garden and your patients health. No seeds either. Send me your addie.

Thank you,

Chana




Which Kush are you referring to?:confused:
I have a few :p

As far as people not getting me?
Yeah i have spent a lifetime of that type of reaction so i am quite used to it.
I look at my oddity as uniqueness and if people are a bit fearful of it;
GOOD!:D
Thats the way I like it and for good reason:D

Hey and please do not worry about the seeds. I did not do this to get a free 10 pack of seeds but did it because it was a noble and right thing to do for a good cause which I support.
I totally missed the seed bribe:p
Tres cool on the fact that you have your own seeds :cool:

and a kush cross no doubt:eek:

My patient also does a LOT of volunteer work himself.
He has spent much of his life volunteering for others and his generousity seems limitless at times. Thank goodness for humans like these. Its such a refreshing change to know that good people really do still exist.

Good luck Chana. Your thread spoke volumes about your personality and purpose.

Lacy

[Chana Masala]

Which Kush are you referring to?:confused:
I have a few :p

As far as people not getting me?
Yeah i have spent a lifetime of that type of reaction so i am quite used to it.
I look at my oddity as uniqueness and if people are a bit fearful of it;
GOOD!:D
Thats the way I like it and for good reason:D

Hey and please do not worry about the seeds. I did not do this to get a free 10 pack of seeds but did it because it was a noble and right thing to do for a good cause which I support.
I totally missed the seed bribe:p
Tres cool on the fact that you have your own seeds :cool:

and a kush cross no doubt:eek:

My patient also does a LOT of volunteer work himself.
He has spent much of his life volunteering for others and his generousity seems limitless at times. Thank goodness for humans like these. Its such a refreshing change to know that good people really do still exist.

Good luck Chana. Your thread spoke volumes about your personality and purpose.

Lacy

Lady Lace,

Thanks girl... I always enjoy your threads and post... they make me smile most of the time. That one about the lady cop coming in to your house had me mad ...

What ever though, through trial and tribulations we grow togeather.

I really do feel fourtuante for the abundent knowledge and perspective we can share here and thank you again for taking the time to send a message on Todds behalf. I owe you one.

I know you are kush fan too... I would love to see you post your next grow from start to finish. Then we can lock it in the TY halls of fame for ever!!!

Growers and breeders alike, some agree and some dont. But what ever I pull from commercial seed, I always split the pack. I save half for the future and grow out what I can get from ganja storke. If I find something I love I keep them alive as long as I can. In my case it is an afghani no.1 cross, male diesal, and my master kush cutt. I have some great genes on the go now though. So I am excited at the near future.

The only thing I can really say is, when one makes a post like this, you really do feel the love and being able to share it what I am about. My first born daugters name is Agape. You also get a great feel on the members who are going to build something with...

Respect and love,

Chana

[Chana Masala]

There was a lil miscommunication, but it's all better now...All mentions of Ms. Deprinse's email have been updated throughout this thread. Her email is as follows: kdeprinse@caseyhouse.on.ca. Keep up the good work guys and gals of TY!

D, thank you for updating. You time is appreciated.

:)

[Haywire]

Hi all, It's Todd Glanville Here. (Haywire) I finally got on here and am a memeber. I want to thank all those who have wrote in support of my Remebrance Candle Proposal. The letters of support will go a long way. And also to say sorry for my editing error in the email addy, I put a 'e' where an 'i' should have been in here addy. If your letter came back Please, Please re-send it to this addy.. Karen de Prinse at kdeprinse@CaseyHouse.on.ca or to info@caseyhouse.on.ca, as well cc: me at therealhaywire@yahoo.ca. To learn about who I am, & waht I do... goto the INTRO Forum. I posted a Intro letter there that tells a bit of my story. You can google or yahoo my name (Limit it to Canada) and see a bit of me (and am plain tired of typing!! GrIn) Suffice to say I'm here, I'm Queer, HIV+, & I Smoke POT!!!(Medically (GRiN)) MMAR Licenced & Gov't of Canada Approved... I will post more here soon, & I want to thank Chana (My very dear & close Friend) for all his help & push to get get on here.(Believe it or not I Yell, I scream, But I'm quite shy!(GrIn)

Haywire

[Lacy]

Lady Lace,

Thanks girl... I always enjoy your threads and post... they make me smile most of the time. That one about the lady cop coming in to your house had me mad ...:( Yeah the female cop in MY FACE didn't really make my day either. It was not fair but one has to make the most of any circumstance and do the best that we can and that is exactly what i did.:cool:

What ever though, through trial and tribulations we grow togeather.

I really do feel fourtuante for the abundent knowledge and perspective we can share here and thank you again for taking the time to send a message on Todds behalf. I owe you one.
You owe me nothing. It was a priviledge to be able to participate with patient/ grower tag team to make something like this happen. People's lives NEED to be remembered and done in a respectful manner. Its truly nice to know some fellow growers in it for the right reasons and you clearly are just that.

I'm fortunate enough to have gotten a very respectful and compassion patient also whom has made an impressionable impact on my life for the better and I can't help but notice that same transfer of energy on you.
It makes me smile from within, so has to be good.:D

I know you are kush fan too... I would love to see you post your next grow from start to finish. Then we can lock it in the TY halls of fame for ever!!! I am a big kush fan and your seeds sound very interesting. From your grow experience I bet they are good too.:p
I'm really surprised how few journals there are here. For a cannabis site there are maybe 3 or 4 active journals, which makes having a journal intimidating.:o
It doesn't seem like many growers support other growers in this regard and I haven't quite figured out why. I've speculated though :cool: .....heehee:rolleyes:

Growers and breeders alike, some agree and some dont. But what ever I pull from commercial seed, I always split the pack. I save half for the future and grow out what I can get from ganja storke. If I find something I love I keep them alive as long as I can. In my case it is an afghani no.1 cross, male diesal, and my master kush cutt. I have some great genes on the go now though. So I am excited at the near future.Thats cool cause i do the same thing. A good friend and I often split seeds and share so often are growing the same strains. I've got lots of different seed strains but am always looking for new and interesting ones.
Afgani/diesel/master kush.....um:)

The only thing I can really say is, when one makes a post like this, you really do feel the love and being able to share it what I am about. My first born daugters name is Agape. You also get a great feel on the members who are going to build something with...

Respect and love,

Chana
Absolutely am there with you on this one Chana.
It was a joint effort put forth so well that it made it difficult to refuse to contribute
In other words it had lots of love and consideration in it which is universally felt.
We recognize the goodness in one another:D

Of course the freebie seeds helped some too....lol...
Kidding?
nah i'm not:p

LMAO!:D

[Haywire]

Absolutely am there with you on this one Chana.
It was a joint effort put forth so well that it made it difficult to refuse to contribute
In other words it had lots of love and consideration in it which is universally felt.
We recognize the goodness in one another:D

Of course the freebie seeds helped some too....lol...
Kidding?
nah i'm not:p

LMAO!:D

Thanx Lacy.

Just wanted to say that. New to site so gotta get my groove on in here. With Chana's help I hope to contribute somehow or someway. & I loos'n up more once I get to know people. My typing is awful as well. I like to use V.Rec. alot to dictate my letters etc. to Word. Works fairly well. (As long as I don't do some medicine 1st. [GrIn] Then it doesn't reconize my voice.) I'm a computer Geek from way back (Started with Fortran IV, Punch Cards, & an IBM 3600 That took up a whole Room.) Just never got into websites per say. But I am on Twitter now. (Again friends made me do it) I like my Kush too.

Haywire

[Haywire]

The pleasure is mine.

I am thinking about this and have a concern.
I know there are fire codes.
I found while doing research on fire codes where a candle shall have some kind of protective case. like a glass container over the open flame. I would hate to see that curtain behind the candle go up in flames.
Perhaps you could contact Todd and mention to add something like this in the design.


Just to alleviate you concerns re: curtains. The new display is a Hurricane type holder witha tall glass shade surrounding the candle it self. The curtains are to be pulled openi in front of the candle. per fire regs. (They seem to forget to do this though alot. I am investigating, sources for good candles and have a few. Someone suggedted gettting a electric Candle, but I looked at a few and they just don't look the same nor have the feel & dignity that a real flame holds. But be assured your concerns are reconised and are/being addressed.

Haywire

[Lacy]

Thanx Lacy.

Just wanted to say that. New to site so gotta get my groove on in here. With Chana's help I hope to contribute somehow or someway. & I loos'n up more once I get to know people. My typing is awful as well. I like to use V.Rec. alot to dictate my letters etc. to Word. Works fairly well. (As long as I don't do some medicine 1st. [GrIn] Then it doesn't reconize my voice.) I'm a computer Geek from way back (Started with Fortran IV, Punch Cards, & an IBM 3600 That took up a whole Room.) Just never got into websites per say. But I am on Twitter now. (Again friends made me do it) I like my Kush too.

Haywire
Well it is nice to have you here
I'm NOT a computer geek but my friend is and I don't do facebook/ twitter or any of those online thingy's. Thats WAY to out there for me:p
Good job on the remembrance candles to the both of you.:D :D

[Haywire]

Hey all just a quick update. Casey House contacted me as to how the process will go to instute the new candle. I`m awaiting emails from them for more info. It looks good that the project will happen. They were amazed at some of the letters of support and where they came from. THANKS ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you wish to donate to the project. go to caseyhouse.com There`s a link for donations. let them know it`s to be put to the Casey House Remembrance Candle proposal put forth by Todd Glanville. Once again Thanks.

Haywire

[Chana Masala]

Congrats Haywire,

You did it my friend. I beleive you would of achomplished what you set- out todo regardless of the supporting letters.

But it is still amazing to have the letters you got from your family at the TY community.

Keep us posted and I cant wait to see the new candle display.

Peace brother T,

Chana

[Haywire]

Hi All,

As U all may know We have had approval for funding for my Candle project. We have been given the go ahead tp proceed and get estimate's, & costs related to the project. I then fell ill again, but now I'm back and the project is moving forward again. I am forming a design committee to review & get suggestions from ALL PHA's as to whatt they think. & want. Reply with your thoughts. Or come to the mtg when I finalize a time & date for it. Just got out yesterday (Wed). So slowly getting back into the groove. & as well as this garden /MP thing happening. Stay tuned for more INFO. COMING SOON!

Haywire
(Todd G.)

[Konaboy]

Please let me know (Haywire) if you would be interested in assisting with finding groundbreaking info and news related to this subsection of TY. Iam supposed to be in charge of that, but lately my personal life is very busy. I would appreciate the assistance of a fellow LTS like yourself with a connection to the comunity where our Marijuanna laws began to change to our favour. I am an urban myth, and am quite busy runnin a dog kennel lately. In the next years our dogs will be producing between 70-100 Boxer puppies / year. I am going to be up to my ASS in puppy poo !!! Need help, in the news and info section regarding breakthrough treatments and good or bad things that effect the many PHA's who require MMJ to eat.

Talk to ya soon Todd G

KB

:) :) :) :)

[Haywire]

I can try to do a bit. I have to be very careful with myself as not too overwhelm myself with stuff (That's when I seem to get sick) Lets chat.

Haywire

(Todd)

[Snafu]

is it to late to send letters?

[Haywire]

I have been in discussion with Casy House, & my/our plan now is to go a bit slow to give me a bit more healing time, And letter can always be sent any time u want. As well as time to deal with Miss Simoson Bill C539 fiasco. My/Our goal is to have it ready for the December 1 World AIDs Day concert in Toronto, and do a ceremony presenting it there. Just a matter of time now. I will keep u all updated. - Haywire (Todd)

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