Thank you, thank you, thank you Halifax, for making my best friend feel so welcome and comfortable during her vacation here from Winnipeg. She went home with great memories of my hometown and a promise to come back. That's why I love this place. —Shameless Haligonian

Bakery boy in Herring Cove: I saw the way you looked at me that day when I was shopping with my friend. Let's hope that next time I actually have the courage to say something, not just stare. —Long White Skirt

I wake filled with thoughts of you. Your portrait and the intoxicating evening which we spent together have left my senses in turmoil. Sweet, incomparable Bee, what a strange effect you have on my heart! Are you angry? Do I see you looking sad? Are you worried? My soul aches with sorrow, and there can be no rest for you lover; but is there still more in store for me when, yielding to the profound feelings which overwhelm me, I draw from your lips, from your heart a love which consumes me with fire? Ah! It was that night that I fully realized how false an image of you your portrait gives! Hidden within the name, my love to be proclaimed. —Maybe I Know Everything

You're an awesome bunch. —Ozzy

I had a lot of fun xo missing you. —Anon

I love the way you walk by, staring at me with those creep eyes. Sitting in the lunchroom, headphones in, you listen to our conversation---oh, so subtly. Are you my arch nemesis, Mr. Cyberman, those headphones transmitting your creep information as I stare right back at you? Let's be pals, stop the silence! —Direct and Fresh

There are still signs of goodness and faith out there. Case in point: I was downtown dropping off a few things today and decided to treat myself to lunch. Went somewhere for the first time, ordered a smoked salmon panini and while waiting for my lunch I realized I had no wallet---no money, debit card nor credit card. I told the waiter and he said don't worry about it, enjoy your lunch. I did, delicious and he said pay when you can. I wanted to leave my camera or watch or something for collateral but no. Never been in the restaurant before and just trusted me to pay. Without a doubt, I will be going back. So pass the goodness on. —Lover

It's now or never, come hold me tight. Kiss me my darling, be mine tonight... —Tar Eis An Stoirm Tagann An Ghrian

Dear Halifax,
You are the most luxurious locale I've ever slid into in the summer. I yearn for your warm sunny-folk bosom; I dream about your lakes and walks and talks and propeller-impregnated preponderant pondering on the Citadel. Prancing folk and stoop-sit smokes, and the North End forever, eternally. And mmmmm, those backyard restaurant shin-digs with home brews and home bros and sisters! Your economy might suck for people who aren't in the trades, but since when was a love affair ever economical? Moving to Alberta was super lame of me. BUT, as we all know well, one can never truly leave Halifax. I look forward to the day I once again bask in your seasonal glory! Please forgive me for ever doubting you. The most love possible. —That Short-Sighted Gal Who Left You For Jobs

To the kind gentleman who lifted my bicycle into the shop on Agricola Street in the morning---thank you! That was such a lovely gesture---I hope you got to work on time! —Bike Owner