Newfie Bullet near Lockies

This is a nice picture of a mural of the old Newfoundland Railway train, dubbed the "Newfie Bullet", because of the narrow gage track that it ran on, meant that the train had to travel at slower speeds than the standard gage track. In the background is the residence of the "Human Wind Gage", Lockie McDougal, who lived at "Wreckhouse" which was known for winds high enough to blow trains of the track. McDougal advised the Railway when it was too windy to pass through the Wreckhouse area. Also in the background are the beautiful Table Mountains, which of course helped to generate the high winds. This mural can be found on the Railway exhibit building in Port Aux Basques.

Easport Lobsters

On returning from our tour with Don to Salvage, Sid and Judy put on the best seafood spread that you could ever wish to have. The main could was fresh lobsters right out of the pot. Here Judy in bring a tray of the beautiful creatures to the table, her smile tells all. Sid is in the background preparing more lobsters for the table. What a feed. Thanks Sid and Judy for being such great hosts.

Eastport Ice

Yesterday, Saturday May 17, 2008, we had the pleasure of having Don and Mildred visit Eastport and spend the night at Clayt's cottage. In the afternoon Clayt took Don on a tour of the beautiful communities within a short drive from Eastport. Sid and Gerry tagged along as well and at Salvage, we took some nice pictures. This one shows an iceberg off in the distance.
Another view of the bay with the iceberg in the background
A telephoto shot of the iceberg
Gerry, Don and Clayt posing for a nice picture with the iceberg captured in the background.

Cabin Repairs

On inspecting a bad spot in the ranchwall on the southside of the Cabin in Millville, I found that sveral places contained progressing rot. On removing some to the ranchwall, found that felt had been used over the studs, and no rot, which was a major relief, as it is a big job to replace studs. Clayt and I then set about to install new 3/8 plywood, as ranchwall of the type used on the cabin when it was built, is no longer available. We chaulked the seems and did a really good job of installing the new siding.

Clayt looks to be happy with job. Later that day he painted it and made it look like a professional job

Codroy Valley

Clayt and I went to the Codroy Valley on May 9th., returning to Gander on May 13th, 2008. We had to get out for a lunch and as we had to go to Port Aux Basques, we decided to have lunch on the old Trans Canada Highway bridge at Barachois Brook. The weather cooperated in that it was a bit cool because of the northerly breeze, but sunny breaks made it enjoyable. A refreshment and a great lunch in the great outdoors can have a very relaxing effect, and in this picture Clayt is relaxed and enjoying looking at the surrounding that were familiar to him as a boy growing up in Port Aux Basques. The next pictures shows the two of us. I placed the camera on a post on the opposite side of the bridge, which was a little far away.

Good flow of water flowing down the brook. A big drop from the bridge to the brook as the picture shows.
Picture taken by Clayt of me just waiting for the kettle to boil.

Mother's Day

Barb was really surprised and pleased to receive such a nice flower arrangement for Mother's Day from Robert, Renee, Matthew and Allison. In the background you will note seedlings in the picture window, growing well and just waiting for the ground to warm up

Spring Break-up

Here is a nice picture looking out over South West Arm in Terra Nova National Park. The ice is finally breaking up creating beautiful scenery and a photographers delight.

In the next picture, of course I couldn't miss the opportunity in having my picture taken with such a beautiful setting. So, here I am ready for the trail on the way home after a fabulous hike