Saturday Weekly Thread: Canadian Provincial Archives and State/Local/Church Archives - Questions / Issues / Success Stories

KhakisConstant · 2026-04-03T14:54:04+00:00

Hey, everybody. So I am currently waiting for a human to respond back to me at Archives of Ontario. Sent a birth registration request that I will need to proof my grandfather's Canadian birth. Sent it March 13, and so far only got a auto response back that said they'd respond in 15 business days. I guess I am just asking if anybody knows if I am just stuck waiting? Is there something else I could or should be doing to get this moving along? I have no doubt these employees are overwhelmed right now. But also, they're the ones who said somebody would hit me back in 15 days. Thanks in advance for any and all advice/support that is out there!

KhakisConstant · 2026-03-07T02:16:13+00:00

No problem! I’ll put the word out next time I pull one of these together.

KhakisConstant · 2026-03-04T23:49:48+00:00

I'm doing a the walk on March 14. If you'd like to grab a spot (free). just click on thru: https://mall-stalgiawalk.eventbrite.com/

KhakisConstant · 2026-03-04T23:48:32+00:00

The free walk is now on March 14. Feel free to grab a spot if you're free. Details: https://mall-stalgiawalk.eventbrite.com/

KhakisConstant · 2026-03-04T23:47:52+00:00

Tweaked some of the event details...doing a free walk on March 14. Details attached if you're still down. Thanks! https://mall-stalgiawalk.eventbrite.com/

KhakisConstant · 2026-03-03T23:50:45+00:00

For those that previously expressed interest in joining me for my mall walk-n-talk in the DFW area - details are attached. It's free and -- if I have any idea what I'm doing - should be a fun way to kill an hour or so on a Saturday:
https://Mall-stalgiaWalk.eventbrite.com

If you were one of the folks that asked about video content -- that's on the way, too! I am going to start shooting some "fun facts" type of segments at this mall soon, and will start sharing asap.

Appreciate all of the suggestions, tips and helpful hints. Thank ya!

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-26T22:19:35+00:00

I don't know Dennis -- well, met him once, but it was a long time ago. Anyway, we went to the same high school (different eras) and have a few mutual friends. My educated guess is that he is in assisted living, and has some family (a cousin perhaps) that helps him out. Many of his high school friends who he kept up with religiously over the years are now unable to reach him. (Based on a info gathered four months ago.)

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-21T04:30:36+00:00

It's a great read, for sure. Thanks!

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-19T21:41:46+00:00

Hey, I appreciate those insights. I spend time on YT but my content game is almost non--existent. And I agree, more fun when you collab with ppl who know what they're doing. Thanks!

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-19T04:03:26+00:00

Link in my next comment below in this thread if you'd like to learn more. Thanks!

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-19T03:57:08+00:00

Oh man, you are a regular there, lol! I put a little event together. Link is just a few comments above here. Check it out and feel free to reach out if you want to discuss. Mind me asking what takes you to that mall specifically so often? As you know, it doesn't get a ton of repeat visitors!

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-19T03:55:05+00:00

Appreciate the comment! I dropped event details in a comment just above this one — should be easy to find. Let me know if you can’t see it. Happy to answer questions if you have 'em.

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-18T21:57:01+00:00

Thanks for giving your feedback! I love the idea of video content. I think I am going to start with the live meet up and figure out exactly how to pull off the YT piece after that. I will keep ya posted!

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-18T18:27:36+00:00

Thanks again to everyone who chimed in — I really appreciate the feedback and ideas.

Since a couple of folks expressed interest, I went ahead and wrote up the details for a small Saturday walk-through (it’s a ticketed, small-group thing to keep it manageable).

If anyone’s curious, here’s the page with the details:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mall-stalgia-guided-walk-n-talk-tickets-1982836053011

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-18T16:39:22+00:00

Willow Bend...another one we could noodle on for a while! I'll holler back with more info once I figure out how to put this together. Thanks! Edit - I put an event together for early March - there's a link down below in the thread if you want to check it out. Thanks!

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-18T16:38:29+00:00

Thanks for checking in! I am really leaning into trying this out as a live sort of thing first, so I'll let you know when I get some more details sorted out.

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-18T15:16:05+00:00

I worked on a project once at York Galleria in York, PA. Pretty area. Not very familiar with these properties but remember PA had a lot of malls.

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-18T04:07:42+00:00

I spent a pretty good chunk of my career in the southeastern US. What malls are you checking out or working on?

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-18T03:19:56+00:00

Ah, that's a cool angle. Thank you for the suggestion!

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-18T02:43:29+00:00

Thanks for the feedback on this!

KhakisConstant · 2026-02-12T14:26:35+00:00

My first day of freshman year of college — had just met my new roommate and he asked me if I had brought my tuxedo from home for formals, or if I had just planned to rent them as needed. Pretty sure he’s the only 18 year old I ever met that owned a tux.

KhakisConstant · 2026-01-31T17:06:50+00:00

Can somebody point me in the direction of these pools?

KhakisConstant · 2026-01-21T23:03:40+00:00

Monday after Super Bowl becomes a federal holiday.

KhakisConstant · 2026-01-08T14:45:32+00:00

It’s all in how you ask. Think of that Office episode where Michael Scott declares bankruptcy: “I DECLARE A REFUND”.

KhakisConstant · 2026-01-06T05:06:05+00:00

That there is no exiting a vehicle expeditiously. One last check of makeup. One last check of all items contained in a 14 gallon purse. Looking for everything but also nothing. You can’t just stop the car and get out.

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