Neillisms
When things don't go quite as planned, Neill will say that he is getting this.
What is flustrated?
This is the town where Neill grew up.
What is Berne Indiana?
What is basketball?
Neill served in Chicago, where he marched with Martin Luther King, Jr., because he was one of these.
What is a conscientious objector?
This was Neill's primary occupation for the majority of his life.
What is a pastor?
What is Shackwa (for Shaquille O'Neill)?
This is the type of farm that Neill grew up on.
Who are the Winnipeg Jets?
Neill played this instrument in his high school marching band.
This was Neill's final occupation prior to retirement.
What is Native Ministry Director/Partnership Facilitator?
When a dog is looking eager to eat what's on your plate, Neill will often say the dog is this.
What is gluschtick?
Neill attended this high school, where he started dating his high school sweetheart (and wife of nearly 60 years), Edith.
What is Adams Central School?
Neill enjoys watching this Winnipeg icon dance at Jets, Bombers, Goldeyes and many other local sporting events.
Who is Dancing Gabe?
Neill married his high school sweatheart, Edith on this day (including year).
What is May 15, 1965?
Neill held this prestigious position, in addition to his role as Pastor, while in Manigotagan.
What is Mayor?
Neill calls slapping someone's thigh this.
What is a barnburner?
Neill was very involved in this program as a boy, which involved farm animals.
What is the 4-H club?
Neill often recalls listening to a famous game on the radio that was later turned into this movie.
What is Hoosiers?
Neill injured this body part while playing football one day at CMBC.
If Neill hadn't been a pastor, he would have wanted to have this as a career (Hint: not farming).
What is a meteorologist?
Neill adopted this phrase from his father, that is similar to "whatever floats your boat."
What is "whatever trips your trigger?"
The von Gunten's used this type of tractor on the farm, known for its bright orange colour, and also had a couple of replicas for the kids to play with.
What is an Allis Chalmers?
These two numbers were worn by Neill's favourite hockey player
Neill completed a social experiment with this individual while attending CMBC. (Hint: it involved attending church looking like a homeless person).
Who is Ron Boese?
Neill held this position at the Woodlawn church in Chicago while doing his voluntary service assignment.
What is Maintenance Engineer?