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Harry and Meghan are in Canada and no one was disturbing them, which is no longer the case. The paparazzi have crossed the pond. This is an update.
They are considering purchasing a house located on Vancouver’s Point Grey Road. Point Grey Road is the street where my husband and I lived when we returned from Wickaninnish Inn, the secluded inn where we spent our honeymoon.
On our return to Vancouver, we settled in a delightful attic apartment located in a waterfront house. It was a lovely apartment and we had a deck. We enjoyed the location. We were about halfway between the University and downtown, but the finer houses were located closer to the University. There were lovely little houses where we lived, but I don’t remember mansions. We enjoyed watching the little sail boats on English Bay. We could also see snow-capped mountains. Raccoons were forever trying to get into the apartment, which scared Chamiche, our cat, but we protected him. These are very happy memories.
Prince Harry and Meghan’s house, if they purchase it, is very expensive, but in the early 1970’s, our rent was very low. If my memory serves me well, renting the apartment cost approximately $300.00 per month, furnished.
We were students and it was an era when ordinary people could live in a waterfront house. Vancouver is now too expensive a location.
So, although I feel that Harry and Meghan are following us, they’re not. The location is the same, but Vancouver has changed. The waterfront apartment was our first home.
As a Royal, Prince Harry didn’t have to attend a university. However, he could overcome this shortcoming by taking courses at the University of British Columbia (UBC). I doubt that he is employable. UBC is a short drive from the mansion Meghan spotted and wishes to purchase, if the couple can afford it.
I think the raccoons have moved away.
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Dear Micheline,
you are right about the rent.
My ex and I used to rent a basement at Point Grey while I was at UBC and we paid $375 but this was in the mid-1980s and similar size basements went for $450. The widow liked us and was very impressed when we told her $375 was low, but that’s what she wanted from us. Sometimes one finds kindness when one most needs it.
The owners of the house – the Haines – Mabel and her sons Gerald and Ray – were very kind to us, God bless them.
Regards,
Paul
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On Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 9:01 AM Micheline’s Blog wrote:
> michelinewalker posted: ” Harry and Meghan are in Canada and no one is > disturbing them. They are considering purchasing a house located on > Vancouver’s Point Grey Road. Point Grey Road is the street where my husband > and I lived when we returned from Wickaninnish. We rented a ” >
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Dear Paul,
We were there in the late 1960’s early 1970’s. No one thought we were privileged, just lucky. We never met the owner of the property. He had bought the house as an investment. We enjoyed the location, but we were reading and writing. Our neighbours were a German-speaking Jewish couple, a lovely couple we very much respected. It may seem strange, but I doubt I would feel comfortable living in that area now that it is a place for the very rich and inhabited by go-getters. I don’t think the Palace would provide much money. They lived rent-free in a rather large castle. There were advantages, such as a staff. I am witnessing coincidences: a West coast Vancouver island honeymoon and Point Grey Road. But we rented a room in a very private inn at a reasonable price. Getting there was difficult, but people at the inn were friendly and we were there for a week. Meghxit is a mystery to me. I understand the need for family time and yearly holidays, but the rest I cannot understand. I thank you for writing. Best, Micheline
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I don’t think I would ever leave Frogmore Cottage! It would be like living in a Merchant and Ivory film. But, I hope they’re happy in Vancouver. — YUR
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There is something pure about Frogmore. They may still be on Vancouver Island, but so are the paparazzi. It seems they have crossed the pond. I enjoyed our waterfront attic, but we were there before the developers. I’m with you, I would never leave Frogmore Cottage, but if they settle on Point Grey Road, I wish them every happiness. It’s a sad story.
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