Monday, February 11, 2019

Heather Gets Married

08 February 2019


     Anyone who has read my blog over the past three years is well familiar with Heather Polan, the dedicated and brilliant young biologist who has contributed so much to our Barn Swallow research project, and to our bird banding operations in general.
    On Friday last Heather was married to Shane English, and Miriam and I were privileged to be guests at the wedding. 
     I cannot imagine a more beautiful and radiant bride. And Shane cuts a fine figure too! The esteem in which I hold this couple, and the affection I have for them, is inestimable. 
     May they have a long and happy life filled with joy, success and the fulfillment of their dreams.
     I hope you will all join with me in wishing them great happiness forever.
    
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David M. Gascoigne,
David M. Gascoigne,

I'm a life long birder. My interests are birds, nature, reading, books, outdoors, travel, food and wine.

34 comments:

  1. Michelle11 February 2019 at 18:42

    A wonderful photo and congrat to Heather and Shane!

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  2. Yamini MacLean11 February 2019 at 19:18

    Hari OM
    It is alwasy uplifting to read of such news - thank you for sharing it with us and definitely am sending positive vibes the young couple's way! YAM xx

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  3. William Kendall11 February 2019 at 19:39

    Congratulations to them!

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  4. NanaDiana11 February 2019 at 20:24

    Congratulations to a very beautiful couple. The people standing next to them aren't bad either! LOL You all look great! Happy week- Hugs- Diana

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~11 February 2019 at 21:29

    I'm wishing them the very best too. What a beautiful couple...Both couples! Enjoy your week!

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  6. Tomoko11 February 2019 at 21:59

    Congratulations to Heather and Shane!
    Happily ever after...
    Have a good new week!

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  7. Angie11 February 2019 at 22:09

    David - I agree - they make quite an attractive couple - and it sounds like they have brains to boot! I like your suit (and the necktie - I think it was worth a little bit of discomfort to look so dapper!)

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  8. Elephant's Child11 February 2019 at 22:15

    Huge Congratulations and equally huge wishes for a long and happy future.

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  9. Margaret D11 February 2019 at 23:55

    Congratulations to the beautiful couple.
    You and Miriam look ok yourselves :)

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  10. Gunilla Teckenberg12 February 2019 at 01:18

    Ett stiligt par som jag önskar lycka och välgång i framtiden!

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  11. Marit12 February 2019 at 02:10

    Congratulations to the married couple!

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  12. unjardinsostenible12 February 2019 at 03:16

    Buenos días apreciados amigos David y Miriam, una foto sumamente encantadora que refleja el presente y el futuro que tienen por delante esa preciosa y maravillosa pareja tan radiante y llena de felicidad y muy bien acompañados por otra no menos encantadora pareja que reflejan a su vez la voz de la experiencia y que vuestro rostros denotan una inmensa felicidad por ese acontecimiento. Vuestro amigo Juan, les desea desde tierras alicantinas y españolas de todo corazón una vida plagada de emociones, éxitos y felicidad.
    Un fuerte abrazo para los novios y otro para vosotros amigo David.

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  13. La Biosfera de Lola12 February 2019 at 05:21

    Recuerdo la entrada en la que Heather lucía su precioso anillo de compromiso y por supuesto que me uno a ti para desearles lo mejor de lo mejor, los cuatro estáis muy guapos y para los cuatro os deseo una vida llena de felicidad y amor, con mucho cariño Lola. Un fuerte abrazo.

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  14. Roos12 February 2019 at 06:14

    Congratulations to the beautiful couple and all the happiness for their future life togethet. You and Miriam look great here David.
    Regards,
    Roos

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  15. Rhodesia12 February 2019 at 07:15

    Wishing them well. What a lovely photo. Diane

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  16. eileeninmd12 February 2019 at 07:33

    Hello, congrats to the lovely couple. Great photo!

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  17. Teresa12 February 2019 at 07:35

    Muchísimas felicidades. Besitos para los cuatro.

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  18. Catalin12 February 2019 at 07:54

    Stone house - meaning a lasting, strong marriage!

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  19. mamasmercantile12 February 2019 at 09:07

    A beautiful photo, wishing them wealth, health and happiness.

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  20. Tanza Erlambang12 February 2019 at 09:08

    Congratulations, Wishing them well.

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  21. Phil Slade12 February 2019 at 11:33

    Two handsome couples indeed. Can not remember the last time I wore a suit and tie. Perhaps the last family wedding or even my own some 52 years ago!

    Was it a good nosh-up David?

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    1. David M. Gascoigne,12 February 2019 at 11:59

      My one and only suit, Phil. I bought it in 2003 and get it out for weddings, so it mostly hangs in a garment bag in the closet. Thank goodness men's fashions don't change. I also have one dress shirt, but for some strange reason I have about five ties. As for the nosh-up it was superb. We hardly eat red meat at home any more so we opted for steak and it was cooked to perfection. The event was held in a venerable old hotel in Kitchener, that has been very tastefully restored. It was my first time there and was glad of the opportunity. The weather was crappy and parking was a couple of blocks away, so we even splurged and took a cab to and from the hotel.

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  22. Hilary Melton-Butcher12 February 2019 at 12:01

    Hi David ... I certainly couldn't wish to see a more delightful photo so near Valentine's Day - they look so happy as do the two of you ... great that we can see the four of you. I thank you all for the work that you do for the birds and for letting us keep up with your news via the blog - wonderful: thank you! Cheers to all - Hilary

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  23. Giga12 February 2019 at 14:34

    Everyone in the picture beautifully look, and the bride and groom wish you all happiness and fulfillment of all dreams. :)

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  24. Bill12 February 2019 at 15:04

    A beautiful photo! Wishing them the best as they begin their journey together.

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  25. Titus John White12 February 2019 at 15:15

    Hi David,
    Congratulations to the couple and all the best to them for their future lives together.
    Mind you both cut a handsome pose.
    All the best, John

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  26. Bob Bushell12 February 2019 at 15:30

    Beautiful image of the marriage between Heather and Shane.

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  27. Penelope Notes12 February 2019 at 18:10

    Much happiness to them both! They make a lovely couple and so do the couple beside them.

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  28. Laura. M13 February 2019 at 14:14

    Llevo poco tiempo por aquí David. Y les deseo mucha felicidad en su vida
    Fe🎉 Li 🍰 Ci 🎈 Da 🥂Para Heather y Shane.
    Un abrazo.

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  29. Maria13 February 2019 at 14:57

    Congratulations to the married couple!

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  30. Ragged Robin14 February 2019 at 07:14

    Many congratulations to the happy couple :)

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  31. Jeanie14 February 2019 at 10:18

    How lovely. It looks like a wonderful occasion. All the best to Heather and Shane.

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  32. Richard Pegler17 February 2019 at 06:22

    My congratulations to Heather and Shane, and best wishes for a long, happy, and healthy life together.

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  33. Helma24 February 2019 at 14:46

    I would like to be congratulated with the wedding of this very important couple for you :-)
    That she can still contribute a lot as a biologist :-)
    xx

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