Monthly Archives: June 2010

Everyone is talking about the weather. First comes the “how are you?” then “isn’t the weather lovely?” followed by, “ya best git out and enj’y it then”. We hear stories about the rainy, windy spring just past and the reason … Continue reading →

Last time I gave you a little test to see how Newfie you were and have since learned that there is an official Newfie initiation. It involves a pub, a shot of rum, a crowd of locals, the repeating of … Continue reading →

I have been listening to James Taylor today for more than pure pleasure. In one of his songs he mentions a place called Twillingate Isle and I wish I could find it! The song that is. We found the place … Continue reading →

There is a reason why Newfoundlanders face mockery and even contempt by their Canadian counterparts. I wonder if you have noticed that where the territory is unfamiliar we, “others”, tend to interpret then judge without enough information. It’s a common … Continue reading →

Although we haven’t hit “turn-around” yet we consider ourselves about halfway in terms of time on this trek across our amazing country. It’s hard to fathom the distance we have covered, which is in the 9000 km range, as well … Continue reading →

Oweshegettinonbys? (pronounced “How’s she gettin’ on bys? Means “how are you?”) Yesterday we were in buying tickets for our boat tour and I overheard two women talking. At first I wondered what language they were speaking and then it dawned … Continue reading →

Tonight is Yahtzee night but I thought I would write just a bit to keep you updated on our travels first. PEI has held us in its spell for a whole week and we were in no hurry to leave, … Continue reading →

People hide their identity when they travel. Have you noticed that? Once in Italy we unknowingly ate dinner with a high ranking official in the US Military. We know this because a week later in Paris we saw him giving … Continue reading →

A story that begins with, “We met this guy…” is bound to be worth the telling. Today Jane took us down an unpaved single-lane road between two farms and there we met a tractor with a large plowing implement coming … Continue reading →