Dates to Remember
Older is Better
Walter's Moments
Milestones
Important Places & Numbers
100
0ctober 13, 1933
What is Walter's birthdate?
100
This man built a garage with his son-in-law this past summer at the age of 79.
Who is Walter?
100
Walter was proud to finish 2nd in this contest, putting many younger contenders to shame. He still believes the Italian judges were bribed to chose an Italian winner.
What is the sexiest man alive contest? Jane entered Walter in it while they were sailing on a Meditteranean cruise in 2012.
100
Walter applied to emigrate to these two countries in 1956.
What are Australia and Canada? Canada accepted Walter first, and the Australia sheep are still sad.
100
Gorki, Poland
Where was Walter born?
200
Its 1959, and Walter and Lois get married. Another famous joint venture between Canada and the US is finished that year.
What is the St. Lawrence Seaway?
200
First freely elected president of South Africa at age 75.
Who is Nelson Mandella?
200
Walter first saw Lois at this place of work where she worked. He was installing a flag pole and thought "she's a looker".
What is Aldershot Elementary School?
200
Walter purchased his first brand new tractor, a David Brown, in this particular year. And another first, Neal Armstrong walked on the moon that year.
What is 1969?
200
80
How old will Walter be on October 13, 2013?
300
Walter and Lois move to "the farm" in 1963. This British band records its first album that year, changing the course of the modern world.
Who are the Beatles? They record Please, Please Me in a single, marathon session.
300
This peaceful 61 year old man walked 200 miles to support Indian's independence in 1930.
Who is Mahatma Ghandi?
300
Walter's first job in Canada was hot and steamy.
What is paving asphalt driveways?
300
Walter applied to these two countries to emigrate to in 1959.
What Australia and Canada? Canada approved Walter's immigration within 6 weeks. Austrialia approved him shortly after, but he was already committed to Canada.
300
This site has seen Walter & Lois celebrate their wedding and their 50th wedding anniversary. Hint, we're also celebrating Walter's 80th birthday there.
What is the Scottish Rite?
400
Walter retired from Rheem after more than 33 years in 1991, just in time to pay this new tax in Canada.
What is the Goods & Services Tax?
400
This Little House on the Prairie author didn't publish her first book until she was 64.
Who is Laura Ingalls Wilder?
400
Walter and Frieda met while shopping at this grocery store in 2010.
What is No Frills?
400
June 17, 1956.
When did Walter arrive in Canada for the first time?
400
$17
How much money did Walter have on him when he landed in Canada?
500
Walter is first elected to the Seneca council in 1988. That same year, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney negoatiates a historic treaty.
What is the North American Free Trade Agreement?
500
This iconic American painter didn't start painting till she was 76. She died aged 101.
Who is Grandma Moses?
500
Walter joined this fraternity in 1960, has maintained a strong affinity for the group and will serve as a master for the 3rd time later this year.
Who are the Freemasons?
500
Walter consumer this many rum & cokes every day on the good ship Arosa Sun.
How many is 10 for a $1?
500
772 3673
What was Walter & Lois' phone number on the farm?
M
e
n
u