Here's Sharon's recipe, complete with comments from others. There were also some pics of the meatloaf before and after cooking, but I don't have them saved as images, so I don't think I can upload them.

Sue

CANARYBIRD'S WORLD'S BEST MEATLOAF

1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs - (tear up soft sliced bread - don't use fine crumbs as for breading)
1 1/2 lb ground meat (beef or pork & beef) (about 700 grams)
1 beaten egg
1 onion chopped fine
1/4 teasp dry Colman's (or similar) mustard
1/8 teasp ground sage
1/2 teasp ground thyme
1 1/2 teasp salt
1/4 teasp pepper
1/8 teasp nutmeg
1 chopped green pepper
1 tin condensed [not cream of] tomato soup (eg Campbells's)
3/4 cup grated celery
3/4 cup grated carrot

1) Mix meat with egg, add onion and seasonings and bread crumbs, greens and carrots

2) Add half the tin of soup and mix everything well. Turn into greased loaf pan or glass casserole dish 8.5 x 11 x 2.5 inches and pour remaining soup over the top, smoothing it evenly over all.

3) Bake 350 F (177 C) for 1 1/4 hours.

Source: American Pro Footbal Player's Wife in 1963

My Notes:
1) I use 'tomate frito' instead of the condensed soup. It's a rich fried Spanish tomato purée but otherwise condensed soup is good. Never use ketchup !
2) I usually double the amount of the ground spices with the exception of salt.
SharonCb

Sharon’s further comments:

I've used both white or brown sliced bread for the crumbs and it doesn't seem to make a difference; it's just whatever I have on hand at the moment.
I've always chopped everything by hand more or less into a brunoise although I use my grater for the carrot. Guess it's just habit as I do have a food processor but don't use it much lol.
I've also ended up chopping the celery very finely with a large chef's knife instead of grating when the celery is stringy.
…tomato sauce would probably be very much like the Spanish fried tomato (smooth) sauce I use. It comes out nice and tangy. For that reason I should have also mentioned that *cream of* tomato soup doesn't do the job - it should be plain condensed tomato soup or a smooth and tangy rich tomato sauce.
…if you want to double the quantity then you should double all the ingredients.
I also think it would then be better to cook it in two dishes as well rather than making it all in one large dish. It should sit about 2 1/2 inches high in the baking dish.
I good condiment is piccalilli or some other mustard pickles offered on the side along with potatoes.

Woodie2’s comments:
I put the meat into a large bowl, then the egg on top and beat it with a fork, then sprinkle all the dried seasonings on top. Then I do 4-5 slices of bread in the food processor and then empty the container on top of the meat. Then I chop the onion and pepper in the processor and dump on top of the meat. Then I put 3 celery stalks and 1 large carrot in the processor and process fine and dump it on top of the meat. Then I add the soup and mix it all up with my hands. I don't use my knife for this meatloaf!
I also double the seasonings as Sharon suggests (no salt for me) and I prefer red pepper over green pepper, once I even used canned roasted red pepper when I didn't have a pepper, it was great!

HanArt’s comments:
I prefer chopping veggies by hand. My bread wasn't dry enough for processing, so I tore it by hand like Sharon suggested. I think I'll try woodie's method next time. I also prefer red/orange/yellow bells over green, so that's what I used.

BeverlyAL’s comments:

I used tomato sauce instead and it was still an excellent meatloaf.

Mjny’s comments:

I also doubled the spices, but did NOT use any salt as I think the tomato soup has plenty of sodium. I chopped the pepper, celery, onion and carrots in my mini processor. I did not have any bread on hand, so I used some herbed stuffing mix instead.

I make the meatloaf flat in a rectangular casserole dish so there's no problem of it crumbling and everyone gets more of the baked tomato sauce topping.

Where is Sharon?

Thanks so much! I'm going to make sure I have this in a good place for referral. I've had meatloaf on the brain and last night purchased some meatloaf mix at BJ's. You are a timesaver and a lifesaver!

Teresa

I've missed her too, PK. Just thinking yesterday about how much I enjoyed her beautiful pictures and her account of her days. Teresa, glad you asked for her recipe, sounds like a must try! Has anyone heard from her recently?

Yes, I see her on Facebook. Her darling husband passed away after a debilitating illness. She's readjusting to life as a single now. Sharon continues to work in her garden and enjoys traveling around the island with her friends.
I'll let her know that you're asking about her.

Oh No , I am so sorry to hear that, just so sorry. I knew he was ill but never understood it was so bad.

I loved their love story!

Ellen, I did not know that Wolf had died. Please convey my deep sympathies to Sharon. I miss her too.

Oh that's a shame. Since I don't come here much myself these days I sort of have to pick up the pieces of who's what's why's and where's . Thanks for letting her know for me.

Oh, I also didn't know that her husband had passed away (I remember that he was not well, and that may have been part of the reason Sharon withdrew from the CF). My deepest sympathy to Sharon. I used to enjoy her photos of her garden, her cats, and her life in Tenerife.

Sue

Oh, my. I knew he was ill. I'm so sorry to hear this.

I do hope that Sharon comes back. I don't do Facebook. Can some of you invite her back? We love her here! For one, I've missed her.

So sorry to learn that Wolf has died. They were very close, I'm sure. And yes, tell her I miss her too.

jude

I'm so sorry to hear that Wolf has passed on. We think of you often, dear Sharon, and hope you will be in touch here. Your friends on the Forum miss you.

Teresa

Hello friends....I have missed you all after being away for such a long time. And yes my dear Wolf passed away after a long illness, and was bedridden at home for two years, during which time I was his only caregiver. If anyone has been in that position, they can understand that it was a full time job when my days were filled with other concerns. As a result I wasn't thinking about food, and gradually moved away from the forum.

But currently I'm adjusting to my new situation, but I must say it's not easy to cook for one. I have new respect for those of you who manage to prepare healthy meals without having things go bad in the fridge before they are eaten. I'm down to buying one carrot and two apples at a time lol. But here it is almost more economical to go to a restaurant and order a salad than buy all the ingredients and make it at home.

I'm lucky to be healthy and I've always been an optimist so I will adjust and am so lucky to have a strong family and good friends. I will come back here again now that I have much free time. I still go to my twice weekly Pilates classes and once a week Sevillanas Spanish dancing (exhausting).

I haven't made my meatloaf for ages but think I will do so soon and invite girlfriends over for a lunch on the patio!

And the story of the meatloaf was that I got it from an American pro football player who was playing for the B.C. Lions football club in Vancouver when I was secretary to the head coach way back in the 1960s. He said he'd rather eat his wife's meatloaf over a steak any day, so we girls in the office begged the recipe from his wife. So you have the recipe and if you need a photo ....here's one.

Sharon xx (canarybird)

Very nice to see you posting again Sharon.

Truly saddened by Wolf's not being with you anymore.

As you said, "I've always been an optimist so I will adjust ", you have so much to offer to all besides good food and superb artistry in photography.

dcarch

Hello Sharon, my deepest condolences to you in your loss.

So god to hear from you. You always added so much to this forum in so many different ways.

Glad to see you back and look forward to those wonderful pictures of yours.

.....the other Sharon

Sharon,

I am so sorry. Take care of yourself.

/tricia

Querida Sharon, perdoname por no haberme enterado de tu esposo anteriormente; siento mucho tu perdida. Abrazos.

Sharon, I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Wolf. I hope you'll find comfort, strength and support in your family and friends.

I'll admit, I've always had accounts for everything, from Facebook and Twitter, to Pinterest, and (regrettably, in this case) I've neglected all social media from the get go. If I hadn't, I would've learned of Wolf sooner.

I've really missed you, and hope you will come back here, even if on occasion.

Healing hugs, my friend.

Sol

Thank you very much everyone y gracias Sol.

I haven't mentioned this before publicly on the web so it's no surprise that not many knew of Wolf's passing.

I've been taking my time to adjust to the new situation, and so do appreciate your kind words which really help me feel better.

Hugs,
Sharon CB xx

My meatloaf turned out delicious tonight, Sharon! It really is a very good recipe.

Thanks!
Teresa

Oh Sharon, I am so sorry on the loss of your beloved Wolf. Such a wonderful loving devoted couple, Back when I was active on this forum, I loved seeing all the restaurants you visited and the lovely meals you both enjoyed.Not to mention the wonderful meals you cooked and enjoyed together, and your German friend that came to visit.

I agree, cooking for one is a lot different. My hubs is out of town lots, and my son not here as often for dinner, so yes, it is hard to get motivated to cook for one!

Your meatloaf recipe looks wonderful. I will have to give it a try. I've always loved meatloaf, but the rest of my clan has just decided that they like it. Go figure.

So great to see you posting, and I hope you will continue to do so :)

Sharon, so glad to "see" you again! I am very sorry to hear that your beloved Wolf has passed. Hugs to you.

Linda

Sharon, count me as another who enjoyed the recounts of your and Wolf's activities on the island. I applaud you for making a concerted effort to adjust and move forward. It's got to be so hard and something I try not to think about personally.

I made your meatloaf yesterday and I said "this is for Wolf" as I put it on the table. The HG looked puzzled and asked "do we have another new pet?".

(((Cathy)))

Sharon, I'm so sorry for your loss. Another one that always enjoyed your posts on your outings with Wolf and the meals that you shared.

It will be nice to see you back here posting again.

~Ann