The History of Argyle Shore 24. Paul & Karen Thomson This bungalow, owned by Paul and Karen (MacPhail) Thomson, was built in 1984 by William MacQuarrie . They built on land originally owned by Karen's parents, Cecil and Bev MacPhail which formed part of the original farm of Malcolm McPhail and Flora (McLean). Their daughter, Nicole, was born in 1984. The Thomsons also built a family cottage at the shore on land owned by Karen's parents. L 26