I have carried out 24,861 hours worth of low level flying jobs. I seem
to be going for the title "pilot with the most experience and least
career advancement" I have fond memories of Hillside and West Vancouver.
I remember racing Anthony Fulker 400 meters. His time was an incredible
55 or 56 seconds. I powered out and walked across the finish line.
Fortunately my children seem to have much more potential. My oldest Chad
(22) is finishing up his engineering degree at the U of A. I spend most
of my spare time with my second boy Brad (18). A good natured young man,
he is severely autistic and unable to talk but I seem to relate to him
quite well. I recently took a nostalgic trip to West Van with my
youngest girl Amanda (13). We swam at Sandy Cove, played tennis at
McKechnie Park, and went up Cypress Bowl to look at the now grown over
launch points for my old hang-glider.
I’ll never forget my grade 12 English teacher Dashwood Jones. He
convinced me I could write, so much so that I have gone way out on a limb and
self published a book! My oldest daughter Darla(17) has used her talents
to make a great website for this very short book. You can view it at
http://www.blogger.com/www.wassigvaldthemadtrapper.com <http://www.wassigvaldthemadtrapper.com/>
My wife Debbie and I live happily(at least that’s my version) beside the
City Center Airport in Edmonton with three of our children. Brad lives
in a group home close by. I could say I can’t make it to the reunion
because I’m too far away but realistically I’d still rather hide than be
in a social gathering of more than three people. I love to reminisce so
please post on this blog all my nerd type associates so I can make some
comments about you .
Mark Fremmerlid
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Hey Mark! Since leaving the traditional working world, my life is quite uncomplicated - it just doesn't seem like it when you list it! As you know, 4 kids will do that to you just because of their numbers. We actually live with Nick's mother, too - so we have lucky 7. Figuring out what schools to go to was the worst - and now that it is done, I'm almost sitting back watching soap operas and eating bon-bons! If your girls would like to see the wild and wacky circus of Irish dance - we will be in Edmonton for the Western Canadian Championships Nov 2-4 at the Cree River Resort. Maybe we could meet up and you could sign a copy of your book?! My Dad would love it -he is a real Canadian history buff and I'm always searching for interesting reads. Send me an email - knowlden@shaw.ca. I'll pass on the note to Steve - he's got a "real" job now - at BCIT. YAY! Take care, and hope to hear from you. Heather
Hey Mark..it is great to hear about you and where you ended up. It is funny I have thought of you many times over the years as I dirt bike quite a bit and often tell stories of your Rickman. I also paraglide and have told stories of my first hanglider experience on Burnaby mtn...nail in the ass..many crashes you and your brother flying off of Cypress then landing at West Bay beach...etc. I am not sure we realized how completely dangerous it was at the time.
Glad to hear you are well. Too bad we won't see you at the 30th...but best wishes to you and your family.
Hey Mark!
You wrote a book about the Mad Trapper! Wow, he's been haunting your life for years. I remember calling Rudy Wiebe to tell him I had the mad trapper's great nephew at my kitchen table one evening. Do you remember? You were kinda nervous. Glad to hear you're still flying. It doesn't surprise me that you've raised a great family. Hi to Deb.
Craig
Hi Mark!
Great to hear from you and I'm sorry we weren't able to see each other at the reunion. I often think of the day I literally ran after you up Grouse Mtn., then Goat and finally Crown Mtn. I don't think I've ever been quite as exhausted except when I once made the silly mistake of running to Stanley Park with Dianne Pennington (I almost died that day). I think Dianne was being kind to me too! Crown Mountain was definitely a highlight though!
It sounds like life is definitely full and rewarding for you and it was great to read your story and look through your website. Take care and I hope you'll look me up if you're ever back in Vancouver. Drop me a line at steve@advantageds.com.
Steve
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