Tag Archives: Newfoundland

Boy from the Bay

The shirts say it all! There is a saying – “you can take the boy from the bay, but you can’t take the bay from the boy.’ So even in the lovely Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria, I’m still a bayman … Continue reading

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Another Jerryism

As you may know, yesterday I set out to visit my daughters in British Columbia (one in Victoria, one in a small island off the coast). I’ve spent countless hours travelling and flying, so getting across the country is normally … Continue reading

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Sunday Church Blogging: Flatrock Grotto

So maybe I’m cheating a little – today’s post isn’t exactly a church, just the land surrounding one (St. Michael’s). Flatrock is a little town just outside St. John’s, where some of my nephews grew up, and is home to … Continue reading

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Foxy Friday

This stunning shot was captured in Harcourt (about two hours away from Ocean Delight) by my good family friend, Bud Vincent. Like me, he is a former ‘townie’ who has found The Life outside the overpass. Bud got me my … Continue reading

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Shag Rocked

I wish I was a poet so I could describe the full beauty of Shag Rock. Yesterday evening, as I sat on my deck with Iceberg beer in hand, the sun warming my face, and waves signing along the shore, … Continue reading

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Scallops and Ducks

No doubt we are getting spoiled out here! The day before yesterday, Alf went scallop fishing (with his invention for catching them from his boat), and he kept The Berry and her love of seafood in mind. Her brought her … Continue reading

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Awestruck in Whiteway, thanks to the Horse Lady

After spending a weekend in Whiteway last summer, I fell in love immediately and knew we would love it here. I just didn’t know to expect the people to be so awe-inspiring, too. Here I am with one of the … Continue reading

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Sunday Church Blogging: St. Andrew’s

Happy Mother’s Day, all! Since we’re busy celebrating, this is a quick, but pretty, church blog. Here’s Whiteway’s own picturesque St. Andrew’s United Church – another important and integral part of our new community. Enjoy!

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The Eagle Has Landed

So it’s official – our friend Albert Legge is our resident photographer.  If you’ve been following our blog, you may remember that our new neighbour and friend Albert has an eye for photography and often shares his shots with us, … Continue reading

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Lobster Mania

Feast your eyes on these babies – like we got to do when our friend and neighbour, Alf, called up to see if we wanted some lobsters. I have a mild allergy, so said we could only take two – … Continue reading

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