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12+ years Big Tom's Shed 📻 25+ years George Street 🍺 49+years NL 🌲 10+ years a Dad 🧔 “I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I am not.” ― KC

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Joined January 2011
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@JLaC975
JLaC
3 years
For ANY student out there afraid to get tested for Covid-19 in Newfoundland & Labrador. It's ok. Could have easily been anyone of us. Call. Go make sure you are ok. Got a long crazy fun life in front of ya. Take care of yourself. 😀 Uncle LaC got your back. #WeGotDis
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2 years
He crawls into bed with me at 2am. He asks if I want the last piece of bacon. He sings while he walks around the house and asks if I'm o.k during rough days Happy 7th Birthday to this tiny human who makes me want to be better person. ❤ U 2🌛
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JLaC
3 years
Sad day for our Province. Losing the best live music venue we've ever had to Newfoundlanders & LabradorIan's making jokes about this devastation. Guess we only treat mainlanders with kindness. Anything you need Mr. Steele ... I'm in. @icebergalleyNL #HurricaneLarry
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JLaC
4 years
Mr. @DannyBreenNL , You are handling this crisis perfectly. With class, respect and clear instructions. Makin' the right decisions regardless of what others are saying. Kudos to you Sir. Had to tell ya this before they all start turning on ya month from now. ;) #NLStorm2020
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JLaC
2 years
Shout out to all teachers and school staff across this Province. You kept them safe, educated and sane during crazy times. My boy went in every day with a mask and huge smile on his face. ❤ From my little family to yours #MerryChristmas
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JLaC
3 years
Newfoundland The only place on the planet where you walk in every direction and the wind is still in your face. #nlwx
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JLaC
4 years
I said it on air and I'll say it here. If you're overwhelmed and you got no one to talk to send me a message. I don't know if I can help, but sometimes just having someone to vent to will help. #COVIDNL
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JLaC
4 years
Two of the neighbour's kids just knocked on my door to sing Happy Birthday to my son. The world need more young people like that! Awesome. He's blushing still. #Snowmageddon2020
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JLaC
1 year
Every year, and I mean every year, win or lose, @TeamGushue makes every single person in NL friggin' proud. My kid has my ol' patch cause it's the year Dad played with @MarkNichols_NL Trust me ... you did good. Now, c'mon home out of it. #TeamGushue
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JLaC
3 years
Say that this little guy is the most important person in my life is a very big understatement. Not only has he made my life better ... he saved it. Happy Birthday to my best friend & biggest pain in my arse. I would not want it any other way. Love you buddie. #Dad vs #Son
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JLaC
4 years
When the City gets shut down and you squat your kid's birthday cake ... you improvise!! Fitting cake for a young man who's happy and warm inside AND for those outside in the cold, keeping us safe. Thank You. #Dad vs #Son #nlwx #snowmaggedon2020
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JLaC
6 years
All this Newfoundland Government hoopla. Am I the only one that doesn't care. I care about affordable heat bills, drivable roads and a community where my son is safe. We pay your salaries. Get your crap together. If you can't ... time to find someone who can. #nlpoli
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JLaC
4 years
8 years ago today was my first time on radio. Let's see it I can at least get couple more years out of it. Thanks for the love and the hate, for without both you will never grow. #Radio #SupportLocal
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JLaC
3 years
The best advice my Mom has ever given me is that getting angry doesn't help anything. You treat people the way you want to be treated. Little ears and eyes are watching the way your acting. Be the person you want your kid to be. We got this. #WearAMask #WashYourHands
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JLaC
4 years
I just got the BEST honest review from someone who went and saw the new @starwars movie. 'Just enjoy the fuckin' movie like we did before we all became dicks.' Ha ha ... perfect answer. #RiseofSkywalker
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JLaC
4 years
Everyone keeps on asking me why I'm so chipper and positive. I am doing this for my Son. He deserves to have a happy place to live. We are all going to be fine. For all our families. #COVID19NL ... we got this. #WashHands #StaySafe #BeCareful
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4 years
Hey Hey ... Everyone needs to stop worrying about everybody else and worry about their own situation. You can't control other people's actions. BUT you can control your own actions and be an example. Positivity, a level head and common sense. #WeGotThis
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JLaC
4 years
** While at the Breakfast table Son: What does horny mean? Me: It means you're excited about something. Son: I'm horny for bacon!! Me: So am I kid ... so am I. #SaturdayMorning #Bacon #ParentingInAPandemic #StayHome
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JLaC
4 years
It's a stressful time to be a parent/teacher BUT we are in a great position in Newfoundland & Labrador. How we react today will be remembered for generations. Be the person you want your kid to grow up to be. Respect and compassion. We all love our kids. #School2020 @NLESDCA
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JLaC
5 years
It is hard to get to sleep the night before a snow storm. I am peeking through the blinds more than Nan after Theresa across the street got a new man from Toronto. #nlwx #snowstorm #HeGotSomeFancyCar
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JLaC
3 years
Before decisions are made about closing every school REMEMBER, not all people are in the same financial situation. Some people have to choose between keeping their kid home or paying the heat bill and keeping food on the table.
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JLaC
2 years
A lot of sadness hovering the Province right now. Been a long few years and holidays are difficult on the best of days. Buzz your ol' buddie. Check on your neighbour. Donate to the local food bank. It may be the most important gift you will ever give. ❤
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JLaC
4 years
People say radio is dead. It's days like this when you want a voice in the house, you always turn on local radio. It's comforting. It's familiar. It's fnkin' awesome #snowmaggedon2020 #radio
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JLaC
3 years
Happy Anniversary to this smart, stunning creature. Two peas in a snowmageddon covid 19 hurricane crazy world. ❤
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3 years
If you do ANYTHING today limit your social media intake. I find radio is a good escape ;) Tune in this afternoon. Laugh, cry, scream, have a cup of Tea and listen to music that makes you feel old. :) @975krock #WeGotThis
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JLaC
4 years
Between Covid-19 and my work hours, I was never able to pick my boy up from school. Today, I pick him up for the first time ... ever. Can't fnkin' wait. :) #Dad
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JLaC
4 years
Today you can start putting Bailey's in everything. It's what Irish baby Jesus would want. #Christmas #December1st
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JLaC
2 years
Let's do this. #FamilyTrip
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JLaC
3 years
A can of soup or a three course meal. It's who you share it with that matters. Stay safe and warm. Happy Thanksgiving ❤ The LaCour's #ThanksgivingWeekend
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JLaC
4 years
Their are 2 types of people in Newfoundland and Labrador. Those who like their @MaryBrowns taters: 1. Skinny 2. Chunky The ones that don't like taters are asked to leave the Province. #TatersForever
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JLaC
3 years
When you are enjoying the night because of the holiday tomorrow, remember who paid the price so you could do so. Cheers to the serving, the fallen and retired. #RemembranceDay
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JLaC
5 years
Walking down Young Street in T.O and a random yells ... 'Hey JLaC, KRock Rocks'. Yup ... we are everywhere. @975krock #WorldDomination
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4 years
"If everyone paid attention to their own business as much as they pay attention to everybody else's we all be better off." - Nan
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3 years
Want to put your Christmas tree up? Put it up. Think it's too early? Wait for another time. Don't celebrate Christmas? Don't worry about it. Do what friggin' makes YOU happy :) #Christmas 🎄
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2 years
There are two types of people: 1 - People who push the carts to an appropriate designated area. 2 - Juicearses. #ChristmasShopping
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JLaC
3 years
My son just asked about his boner. I told him it was his excitement thermometer. I think that's the best way to describe it. And that sometimes it determines the size of your truck. #Parenting
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JLaC
4 years
When this is all said and done, every Friday I'm going @DowntownStJohns to a different establishment for a Beer or Coffee. Just one. If we all do this, it may save a few places. #SupportLocal #StayAtHome
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JLaC
2 years
Covid can suck it!! It ain't stoppin' our celebrations. Small group but the company is wild. LaCour Boys are Hotel bound. #FridayNight
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JLaC
6 years
If you are lucky enough to find love, it doesn't matter who it's with. The world is a better place when two people love each other. #StJohnsPride #Pride2018
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JLaC
4 years
You got to be kidding me. This can't be real. #PresidentialDebate2020
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JLaC
2 years
In the last few years so many people have become medical, law, political, economic and foreign affair experts. I'm still just tryin' to figure out the perfect grill cheese.
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JLaC
6 years
The most Canadian picture of all time. #CanadaDay #Canada #CanadaDayWeekend
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4 years
I just watched 3 different national news programs where high praise was given to how Atlantic Canada is handling #COVID19 Be proud everyone. Some scary stuff happening out there. Stay strong. #NewfoundlandLabrador #NewBrunswick #NovaScotia #PEI #WeGotThis
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JLaC
3 years
Deep breath Newfoundland and Labrador. We have been doin' this since March. We will just keep doin' it. It's what we do ....for generations. Showing the world once again why we have the best people. #WeGotDis
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3 years
We're not a perfect place by any means. We got our problems just like anybody else. But ... I've never been so proud to be from here. #NewfoundlandLabrador
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JLaC
4 years
I was just talking to a guy who wanted to send a song out to his daughter. Just to say how proud he is of her for battling depression. My friend. You're a good Dad. It will be ok :) All you need it 💗 #Family
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JLaC
2 years
I have an idea. Instead of everyone who's not with somebody hating Valentine's Day, why not make up a bunch of cards like you did when you were in school and drop them off to all your friends and family. You don't have to be in love to be loved. Just a thought. #Valentines
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3 years
"If everyone paid attention to their own business as much as they pay attention to everybody else's we all be better off." - Nan
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JLaC
3 years
Don't be stressing about back to school. Don't be arguing about vaccines & masks. Don't be fighting with people about politics. Don't be on social media driving yourself crazy Just enjoy the last long weekend with your family. Whomever that may be. #Family #LabourDayWeekend
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JLaC
6 years
Well ... Holy Crap!! Thanks @_MusicNL_ for the 'Media Person of the Year' Nomination. Humbled and Thankful .. cause I am no media person. I am just a guy from Wabush who loves music and is true to himself. Love and Sandwiches
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JLaC
3 years
This is why regardless of who you cheer for. Mr. Price deserves respect. Cause he gets it. There is more in life than work. Good luck Sir.
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5 years
Laura McKay, was dying of cancer when she promised her son she would help him meet Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price, his idol. McKay died in November, but her promise came true last week in this heartfelt moment. Read more:
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5 years
Actual Conversation with my Mom Me: I got another tattoo. Mom: Where? What room you got left on your body for another tattoo? Me: It's just small one. Mom: Oh, on your pecker then. Me: ... #Mom vs #Son #Tattoo #Burn #Family
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JLaC
5 years
Remember when your parents had a living room astray. Not just any ashtray. The one with the stand and golden knobs. #Parenting
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JLaC
4 years
Dear people posting negative comments about certain performances on #TogetherAtHome You missed the WHOLE point. Remember what Nan said. If you have nothing nice to say ... move out. Respect to all performers. You helped the world be normal for a night.
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JLaC
5 years
Seven years ago I was asked to drop into 391 Kenmount Road at 5:00 am to hang out with me buddie Campbell to chat and be just be myself. 7 Years later ... @975krock is still my home. Thank You #Radio #Life #Love #Family
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JLaC
4 years
Dear individuals who make fun of the callers on Big Tom's Shed. They are the people who worked non-stop during #Covid19 to make sure this Province functioned. Be nice ... you will need them again one day. :) #Karma
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JLaC
3 years
I knew Shaq a longgg time. Always gave me a hard time I always gave him one back. I would get a message from him at least once a month talkin' Pearl Jam. Big heart. He was one of a kind. Sad day. Luvs ya buddie. Shannon Coady RIP
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5 years
He said he wouldn't go to bed til I got off work. He waited up for his Dad. He will be crooked tomorrow. God Love 'em. #BigTomsShed #NewYearsEve
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4 years
Perfect :) Thanks everyone for the wishes. Love you all #ThankYou
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3 years
Day One: Still making Saturday morning pancakes. Still watchin' cartoons with son. Still shovelin' off the step. Still openin' up Big Tom's Shed Day by day. That's how we will do this. #NLlockdown #WeGotThis
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JLaC
5 years
I have an idea. Instead of everyone who's not with somebody hating Valentine's Day, why not make up a bunch of cards like you did when you were in school and pass them out to all your friends & family. You don't have to be in love to be loved. Just a thought. #ValentinesDay
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2 years
10 years ago today was my first time ever on the radio. A one time thing for my buddie @CampbellCritch for our buddie Tommy. Not sure where the time went. Wouldn't change a thing. #Cheers @975krock
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JLaC
4 years
I hear my kid yellin from the bathroom. Apparently, he peed in his eye. He wanted to see what his pee smelled like, SO he tried to have a sniff while whizzing. ... going to be a long #Monday . #Parenting
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5 years
A young lady just knocked at my door. She came by to give my Son some of the Candies she collected cause they didnt have any at her place to give out. Puts everything in perspective doesn't it. It's these kids like that will make the world a better place. #HappyHalloween
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3 years
** While at the Breakfast table ** Son: What does horny mean? Me: It means you're excited about something. Son: I'm horny for bacon!! Me: So am I kid ... so am I. #Monday #Bacon #Parenting
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JLaC
2 years
Hangin' with this missus from Torbay. Scooter. Hard case. #DadUncle
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4 years
Mr. @DannyBreenNL ... any chance we could get the ships to sound in the harbour some night. Downtown can get lonely sometimes. She could use some love right now. Music is good for the soul. @CityofStJohns #HarbourOfHope #SocialDistanacing
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4 years
My sister gave me this. I teared up. Me and my boy. @TheSimpsons #Sunday
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2 years
Want to put your Christmas tree up? Put it up. Think it is too early? Wait for another time. Don't celebrate Christmas? Don't worry about it. Do what makes YOU happy :) #Christmas 🎄
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JLaC
5 years
Somebody last night asked me 'Why I do Screech In's? It's silly, makes 'Newfies' look bad. Should be abolished. I do it because it makes people smile, laugh, live for the moment. Treat people with kindness, help people out, that a family in any form STILL matters ...
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JLaC
4 years
Newfoundland The only place on the planet where you walk in every direction and the wind is still in your face. #nlwx #Wind
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JLaC
2 years
Stayin' up late tonight. Fuck it. Thanks for all the lovin' messages today. Made this old Pearl Jam singin' fart feel wanted. All the love to my family, my lady, my friends and my boy. Be good. Be proud Be kind. Be yourself is all that you can do. ❤🤘 @975krock
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4 years
How I spend my day off. Yes I am 45 years old I don't give a crap. It's fun. #Rudolph #MisfitIsland #ChristmasIsComing
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Where they built a life, raised a family and opened the door to anyone in need. After 50+ years in Wabush they are finally movin' back to the Rock. So very proud of them. That shack on Dunfield Street will always be home. All the ❤ for Pat and Joe. #Family
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5 years
Dear You Reading, Everybody's just holding on. Not just you. So when you see somebody struggling, give them a hand, grab ahold of them. You are helping yourself along the way. #Live #Life #Family #MentalHealth
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4 years
Back to work. Like I've been doing every week since the first outbreak of #Covid19 in this Province. Following the rules, keeping a level head and doing what needs to be done. Cause that's what you do as a parent. Be an example your kid. They see how you're acting. #WeGotThis
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4 years
For the 7th consecutive day there are ZERO new cases of COVID-19 in the Province. I am so damn proud. We are leading the Country by example. Very proud of all of you. let's KEEP this going. #WeGotThis
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3 years
The stress, fear and danger of climbing Everest must be equivalent to turning left on Kenmount Road. #nltraffic
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3 years
You know what love is? Saving the last three garlic fingers (even though you want them) for your kid for the next day cause they are his fav. That is god damn love. #Dad vs #Kid
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3 years
My old man. Couldn't of have happened to a better guy. #Pop
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3 years
June 3rd, 2012 - I was asked to drop into 391 Kenmount Road at 5:00 am to hang out with me buddie @CampbellCritchand , some missus @Candice_udle and be foolish on the @975krock . 9 years later. It's been a wild ride. #Thanks
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5 Years Ago TODAY I was asked to drop into a Shed on Kenmount to host a radio show for a buddie. It was suppose to be a ONE time thing ...
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JLaC
4 years
I have an idea. Instead of everyone who's not with somebody hating #ValentinesDay , why not make up a bunch of cards like you did when you were in school and pass them out to all your friends and family. You don't have to be in love to be loved. Just a thought.
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4 years
@MofoNewfie @VOCMNEWS Tells me you don't know the difference between China and Asia.
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2 years
"It's a plunger!" he told me. Best kid ever. #HappyFathersDay
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11 months
When you have to work, everyone gone out doing stuff and your kid grab's his backpack and says let's go. He handles things better than most adults. I'm very lucky. #HappyCanadaDay from the LaCour's
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3 years
I asked my kid what he wanted to do for his birthday. With Covid 19, a nervous Christmas and upcoming cold winter, he said 'I don't mind if there isn't alot of people at my party. I just want to have a laugh.' He taught Dad a big lesson today. :) #Parenting
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4 years
I have come to this conclusion. When you need to recharge or a break from life ... go around The Bay for few days. It will remind you why this Province is Great. It's NOT the scenery ... it's the people. #Newfoundland #Labrador
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3 years
Thanks everyone.❤ Times like these make it all worrh it. #WeGotThis Now back to my floor blanket party with pizza and cartoons. Bed early. Still school night for us both. Rock On 🤟
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1 year
Who out there eats peanut butter right out the jar with a spoon? #PeanutButter
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3 years
Let's do this #BackToSchool
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6 years
Two people just knocked on my door and asked me do I Pray? I told him yes. I prayed last night for two people to come and mow my lawn ... they didn't find it funny. @TheTweetOfGod #Pray #Mow #Lawn #Sunday
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2 years
Have a great day everyone. #Easter
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9 months
Anniversary Weekend
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5 years
I never liked the term 'Single Parent'. Being a parent is not about your relationship with someone else ... it is about your relationship with the Kid. Married, divorced, single ... save that for your online status. #Parent
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6 months
Who would want this bad boy? Signed by local boy @AlexNewhook_
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2 years
"Hey, it's Sunny out. Let's go enjoy the day." 5 mins outside **nipples fall off** The Sun means nothing in Newfoundland. The wind rules here. #nlwx
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2 years
28 years ago we lost a truly great Canadian. In hard times such as these, a smile from #JohnCandy is terribly missed. My favorite actor. Send some good vibes out today and make someone smile. If may make the world of difference in someone's life. #Friday
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