I'm an avid genealogy searcher of my family tree. Many friends laugh at me when I talk about my many cousins. Of course this is true for most of us if we took the time to do the research. During my trip to Newfoundland and Labrador this year (2021) I had the privilege to meet yet another one of these cousins for the very first time. I got word that Myrel Dicks (nee Stride), married to Len Dicks, living in Springdale, NL, wanted to meet me the next time I visited the area. On September 10th I went to her home and was greeted with open arms. We were both delighted to have this encounter. We sat and chatted about our family for the longest time. I asked her how she heard about me? She said she receives and loves to read the Downhome Magazine. Occasionally she would see an article by Calvin Perry and she wondered who this could be. She inquired with another one of our cousins, Sunshine, and she filled her in on the connection. So Myrel's grandmother, Mary Ann Perry, married to Andrew Stride, was my grandfather, John Perry's sister. That makes us second cousins. What a joy it was for both of us to finally meet. She is age 84 now and sharp as a tack. Meeting this precious lady and sitting and holding her hand is a memory I will always cherish! Thanks to Downhome Magazine for publishing my articles thus making it possible for me to meet my cousin Myrel - How great is that! Calvin Perry, Oshawa, ON formally from Laurenceton, NL   Submitted By: Calvin Perry