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TheRyans
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Location: Bathurst NB
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 at 05:56 pm |
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Hi everyone
I guess not all the girls on the island had sense, (he he) because I remember climbing those cliffs at Fresh Water, the East End, quite often , oaD catching caplin and cooking them over a fire on the beach or up on the hill overlooking the cliffs.
As a matter of fact I guess i still have some daring bones in this ole body because when Leo & I were home 5 years ago when we had the 1st reunion on Bell Island, the week following the reunion we went back to the island again and leo & I climbed down the side of the cliff and I have the pics to prove it.me siting out on that big rock when tide was out.
I still can't believe I ever did it as a child never mind as an adult.
But like they say If its there you climb it. Not sorry I did, but don't think I will do it again this year when I am there, I certainly will go down to fresh water and sit on the hill and have a look but I think thats as far as it will go.
As for going out on the ice, thats something I never had the urge to do especially after My dad went out with another gentleman(don't remember who) to rescue a couple of brave young lads who went out and couldn't get back, probably the same ones you were talking about Jack since it was very late at night --early morning when they were rescued.I remember my dad saying If we ever went out and got caught he would leave us there, of course we knew he wouldn't but we also knew how much the rescue took out of him.
I remember well when my dad was presented with the Award of Valor, we were all very proud.
The easT end girls were also not afraid of climbing the trees either, but of course if you could climb the cliff there was nothing to a tree. but we did have the cuts and bruises form the trees , good ole clean outdoor fun, can't beat it.
But yes Chic I do agree with you if we had the contraptions when we were young we probably wouldn't have done half the stuff we did.
can you imagine any of our children or grandchildren walking from east end to the front and home again after the friday night dances, or can you imagine us letting them Walk home after midnight, but then we were never alone there was always a gang going in each direction, East , west, the green, Lance cove, Good ole days weren't they.
well thats my little bit today.
We do miss you Clay if you are peeking.
don't even have your e-mail so can't even drop you a note.
Take care everyone
REMEMBER' LIFE IS FAR TOO SHORT , SO BE GOOD TO YOURSELVES AND TO EACH OTHER.'
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SEA
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Location: Bell Island
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:32 pm |
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evening folks , hope you all had a great day . Bit chilly out there though , tomorrow is going to be the calm before the nasty weather . Man i hope we don't get much snow would rather the rain .
Lots of good stories about the good old days people , and witchie i agree with you 100% the kids of today will never know the kind of fun or growing up like we all did and to be honest a lot of todays parents give the kids too dang much.
Anyway thats my openion , hope you all have a great night and a wonderful tomorrow .
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Da Stinker
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Location: Cambridge
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 at 06:54 pm |
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I agree with you Sea 100% on today's parents giving their kids too much. Same goes for the grandparents. You read that Witchie?
Now when I was growing up I had to steal....oh oh... I mean find whatever I wanted. Got pretty good at finding things in short order. But then I was always a fast learner, and no slouch in the running dept either. Some days I still look behind me to see who's coming. Could be someone who carries a grudge for a long, long, long, long time.
Fortunately I think I am out-living all those types. 
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canajun
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Location: Kingston ON
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 at 10:49 pm |
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I thought i had it good growing up - finding stuff to do outdoors - playing outside most of the time - the only modern entertainment device then was the television (with a handful of channels to watch with the aid of 'rabbit ears') ...
...but then I remember looking at Dad all wide-eyed in disbelief when he told me about life before "television" (which I couldn't fathom) - where they played outside all the time - when they had to be dragged home well past dark - and the evening's entertainment then was when the family gathered around the "radio", beside the fireplace or woodstove...
...now I get the same wide-eyed look from my own 12-year-old son when I explain to him what life was like before he was born - before the invention of all the new toys that now keep them indoors and house-bound - and, even worse, the lack of "modern technology" before I was born ...
... so now, when I get that Fred Flintstone look from my kid, I start looking to see where I parked my dinosaur! |
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ALOB
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Location: Mississauga, Ontario
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Posted: Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:17 pm |
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Now Canajun
And at times we had no radio or hydro for week s at a time.
A good [ if there is such a thing] sleet storm on the island in the 50S we could be in the dark for a week or more
I remember early 50S The main power line it came under water from St Philips ?
to Bell island. the ice came in heavey and ripped it apart.. so Divers had to be Brought in
to repair it. if i remember think we where in the dark for about 3 weeks.
No battery radios then. or T V
Candles and the old Kerosene Lantern was the way and boil the kettle on the wood stove
And let me tell yeah Life was good
those 2 are over 80 years old
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Chick
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Location: Conception Bay South, NL
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Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:02 am |
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Ah, the good old days. Yes Al, I remember school was closed for a couple weeks then. I remember my sister caught her hair on fire on a candle too.
Now Elizabeth don't go giving away the girls' secrets. I don't know if I'd be climbing over any rocks now, but ya never know.
It's a fantastic day here on the rock so we're off to town but it's supposed to snow later so I went out and snapped a few pictures of my crocus while I can still see them. They're so cheerful I thought I'd share.
The only person who could ever make you happy is YOU. |
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priscilla
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Location: st.thomas,ont.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:19 pm |
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WOW your flowers are beautiful |
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ALOB
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Location: Mississauga, Ontario
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 09:30 am |
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Good Morning Gang
Beautiful Chick especially for this time of the year.
as for the U S Dollar the outlet mall willing to bet
for every 100 cars 90 with cdn plates.
Aggie had 3 hours in there before i had to return.
always a + when you can fill up for $2.49 a Gallon
and most groceries half of what we pay on this side.
well road time again
a cool 34F And Sunny |
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sallyann
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Location: toronto. ont.
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 12:27 pm |
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beautiful flowers chick you sure know how to
use you camera. A great day out there, Yes
al with the $ so good you can bet that the
car will mostly be from canada.Now that the
weather is getting so nice, it is a nice drive to go
over the border, Will have a great day all love and God Bless |
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SEA
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Location: Bell Island
Posts: 813
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 05:49 pm |
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GOOD EVENING FOLKS , nasty evening out there , yuck.
I hope this is all over with come morning , cuz i have to go to the city .
chick beautiful pictures , nice to put in frames i like to do that on times when i come across nice picts, actually i did some with pictured i had taken coming in through the harbour all the colourful homes made for great picts .
Nice Al to get some cheap gas for the cars hey , wish ours was down so low . But great shopping now for the shoppers .
Well everyone have a great night and now i gotta get ready to go to bingo at the boys and girls club , don't win i just donate hahaha
Take care all
SEA XXX
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TheRyans
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Location: Bathurst NB
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Posted: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 08:01 pm |
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Great pic of crocus there Chic
we were seing tulips come up 2 days ago but not now we have almost a foot of snow & its still coming down
Isabella when do U head back to the wonderful waters.
anyone hear from clay?hope he is doing oK cant wait to see the islanders, only a month & we will be on our way.
Canajun every generation seems to be better off but I am not sure they are.
Having a lot of THINGS doesn't make it better, they don't have the security of all your neighbours looking out for them and it being a good thing.
that in itself kept a lot out of trouble I think.
Well thats it for now have to go , on our way out to play cards, seesome things never change.
Take care everyone.
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ALOB
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Location: Mississauga, Ontario
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Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 09:17 am |
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Good Morning All
a cool 37F and cloudy
a local run this morning
off to Camebridge see if i can get a free coffie at the mall
Elizabeth that was a nice spring storm
hopefully last one
all take care
and
God Bless
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Betty
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Location:
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Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 11:00 pm |
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hi Everyone
Our time is running out here,just a week and 2 days left,I don't really care,the weather was such a turnoff.
We are into great weather now but everyone is leaving the park lol.
Chick u should be ok by the time u come to Florida,if u never checked Bealls u should check it,but check on Mon,that is the best day because u will get 15% off,if it is already marked down,u still get another 15% off.
We just had a man die here today,they took him to the hospital but died with a heart attack tonight,poor lady all alone,her family is in Ohio,they were getting ready to drive home on Sat.
These parks u just never know who is next because of the age group.
tc everyone
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Chick
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Location: Conception Bay South, NL
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 at 12:20 am |
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Ah Betty, you can bet your life I discovered Beals, both the outlets and regular stores. It's my favourite. I know where every Beals in in the St Petersburg area & Ross's & Marshals too.  . Did you get to the Ellenton outlet Mall?I t's a shame you've has such bad weather. We're not going till late April so I'm sure it will be warmer by then. If not, that's all we can do about it.
Have a good one everyone. |
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witchie
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Location: cambridge
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 at 12:18 pm |
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hi gang how ru all?
chick lovely flowers
i have entered a modelling contest i hae to get enough votes to get in the top 30..there are 110 people entered
please go to
www.cambridge-centre.com
you can vote every 6 hrs starting today until Apr 4th
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SEA
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Location: Bell Island
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 at 06:13 pm |
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Hi Everyone , another beauty of a day here. ya gotta love it even though they say tomorrow is going to be YUCK .
Liz i go back to work in May , so i won' t be around when you get here , seems like i always miss you when your here. Sis will be here though and you will find her most times at the boys and girls club .
Witchie Pooooooooo i voted for you today and will again soon , you can vote every six hours . Your lookng good girl hope you make it to the top 
Gloria hope you enjoy your birthday girlie , have a great day .
As for Clay he is always on facebook he is doing just fine .
Now going to pass on my Condolances to the lahey family on their loss I am not posting the name or anythnig else as it only happened earlier today.
Anyway everyone enjoy the rest of your day
SEA XXX
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witchie
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Location: cambridge
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 at 09:45 pm |
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hi gang, how r u all?
sea, thx a whole lot..i saw clay on facebook i asked him to vote for me too...lol don't know if he will, he prob will cause he is a very kind man & a great cook too...
betty did u vote for me?, if u didn't i am coming after u
thx to all who did vote keep them coming, ithink i m the only newf there
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Betty
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Location:
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 at 11:50 pm |
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witch,I am not much for my email right now,but I did vote,under every addy I had lol
Chick,weather was nice here yesterday and today,I had shorts on.
Chick I am glad u know about Bells.
I picked up a cold,something I never get but Leo had it and he had to pass it on.
I thought it was strange not seeing Clayton in here everyday.
I was told west coast on NFLD was in for 10 cm of snow tonight.
tc everyone
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sallyann
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Location: toronto. ont.
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 01:18 am |
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Thanks sea for the Brithday wishes, Al a big Happy Birthday to and i hope that your day is a great one.Hope everyone is keeping well and happy, have a great week-end everyone, love and God Bless to all |
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ALOB
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Location: Mississauga, Ontario
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 01:59 am |
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Thanks Gloria
could not Share a Special day with any one Better.
Spoke to Susanna Yesterday at the Sherway
Would love to take You to Breakfast any morning
and Aggie said it is OK |
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