Thought I’d share this. Couple of friends of mine last Sunday around Eastport area. One in kayak one on the drone. The black is Caplin on the move ... but look who is trying to catch dinner !
Did about 8 or 9 breeches in a row this evening. Magnificent creatures. There was a cow and calf we watched for about 20 minutes. Nature is pretty cool.
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This little fur ball has been my companion for 15 years. We had many chats trips treats and ice cream together. She was a big part of our family. Friday she left us. To say it’s hard. Is a understatement. The hardest part of owning a dog….Is saying goodby.
@TheSDPadresFan
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Every one of these pics are from this spring. Ive been along side all of them plus another 15/20 besides. Its annual occurrence.
On this date in 1982 there was a severe winter storm that effected the island and the waters around NL. On the early morning hours of the 15 the Ocean Ranger sank taking all 84 crew with her. Let’s not forget those who toil at sea. RIP.
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Last night we got a group of friends together and went door to door carolling to some seniors and those who experienced sickness or loss this year. Filled my heart.
#Christmas
Sun rise on the Grand Banks. ( not my pic) Have a safe day everyone. Keep on doing what you do. Songs. Jokes. Funny memes Share recipes and all that food !! Although we are apart. We are closer.
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This picture best represents 2021 to me. Rising to the task of what lies before us. Plowing our way thru. Not really knowing where the lines are but knowing we are on the right track of getting back to work and life. I wish each and everyone the very best for 2022 and beyond
700 litres of home heating fuel last winter was 575.00 with tax 661.00. The same 700 now is 1225.00 with tax 1408.00 That’s 747.00 more then a year ago. 747.00 more !! After tax dollars. For lots its heat or eat ? Not to mention increased food cost. This is staggering to most.
Bit of a nasty morning offshore Seas are 10/12 plus meters. Just remember I’m up 130/140 feet looking down. Mother Nature can be fierce when she wants to but oh so beautiful to behold. Have a great day. Be safe. Be Kind.
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Today I am the exact age of my father when he died Back then I thought he was older….Today I realize how young dad was when he died…..Time can put many things into perspective.
Happy Anniversary to my other half
@DonnaStacey01
You would be out of jail now if you made away with me at the first of it. Good call not to 😉 Lots of laughs lots of tears lots of years 🎉
And just like that 17 plus years of my life packs up and heads to Australia to do combined grade 12/1st year university pathways program at Melbourne U. She is the 1st from NL to ever do this program. So happy for her But sad to watch her go Time really does fly ...🙁
After 504 hours on board 252 work 252 rest it’s time to head home for Christmas. Thanks so much for all the interaction Your a great bunch ! Enjoy your day. Be safe. Be kind.
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Good morning from beautiful Change Islands. The Canada Day long weekend is a short few hours away. It’s also the start of the Food fishery and lots of people will be taking to the water Wear your PFD folks. Can’t stress that enough Have a super day. Be safe. Be kind.
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This is my stage Its about 120 years old Lots of character on the inside. The clapboard was getting really bad and there was rot in places and in some of the sills. Had a contractor look at it. Said tear it down build another. I like old stuff. So I’m redoing and siding myself
@AMAZlNGNATURE
If I were in a shelter and a cat did that to me. Bing ! New cat at the house Our cat did come from a shelter. Not as loving as this one. But Giff does have his moments
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My daughter graduates from her Pathways Program at Melbourne university tonight Been gone a year halfway around the world. My heart is heavy, but there with her. I can get live feed She then flies home on Monday and hopefully picks me up Tuesday I’m very excited
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Coming on shift tonight, my thoughts are certainly focused on the 84 men who lost their lives on the Ocean Ranger 40 years ago, less than a half a mile away from where i work. May they all rest in peace, may we all never forget.
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One year ago today my very good friend Ralph got accidentally killed in a car accident. He was full of life had a heart for people and loved his family. I miss our chats many meals and trips together.
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Thats another 525,600 minutes for me walking around on earths crust. Someone once said. “Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end you get, the faster it goes”. Hope my roll is the jumbo size lol. Have a great day folks. Enjoy.
We got the candle lit on the rig as a beacon on this Christmas Eve. To all those who are not at home with family tonight and for all who are. Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
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#christmas2018
Here’s a better quality video of the supply boat jogging out 8-9 meter seas. Wind has picked up and seas have gotten bigger since the AM. The power of the sea is simply awesome to behold
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21 years ago today. Top of Mt Peyton we got married.
@DonnaStacey01
Thru good times and tough times laughter and tears. We have been blessed to do a lot, see a lot and travel this road together. Happy Anniversary
It’s that time of year when I try and give back something to others randomly. Gotta come to the city tomorrow I have several bags of fresh cod fillet to give away First DMs till it’s gone gets a bag. MUST come get it at Avalon mall lot around 5/7 pm I’ll DM exact time. Thx.
This cast iron tub was taken from a house in Buchans alot of years ago, was put in when town was built. It was headed to the dump. I have moved it to 3 different houses with me. Reno’s about a year ago on our downstairs and last night I hooked it up again. Little bit of history
The sun sinks below the horizon ending another day. It will rise tomorrow and we will face what comes. It’s uncertain times. Be kind. Help who you can. If you need help. Reach out to someone .
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So. 13/14 hours a day at the summer home on Change Islands for the last 4 days all by my lonesome. Another 4/5 hours tomorrow and I’m completed. Scraped. Chalked and Painted. Left is colour for past 12 years. Right is the fresh makeover Ye or na on the new colour ?
I’ve seen a lot of tips for home owners and people in general. Let’s not forget our pets. Please do not leave them outside and remember they may not like the howling and all the wind noise any more then you. Pets are family to !
#LarryNL
One man’s trash … this used to be a light pole at a Gulf station, then Golden Eagle and Esso Its 50-52 years old. Now it will become a flag pole and garden light at Change Islands after I refurbish it.
#outportlife
Woke up Sunday with visibility for the first time in 11 days. The sky opened and gave us this at sunset. It’s a harsh environment but oh so awesome when it wants to be.
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Happy Birthday to
@stacey_k12
It has been a blessed 21 years to watch you grow into the beautiful young woman you are today. I am so very proud ! Stay your course and fulfill your dreams ! You can still try to beat dad at fishing but I doubt it. 😉 Love you so much.
The stage project is finished on the outside and walkways all tie together. Now that the weather is getting less agreeable I’ll move inside, reorganize but not change the character and charm of the 120 year old building. I hope I’ve extended her lifespan
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A few pictures from the Grand Banks on what is a banger of a morning. Rig pic provided by
@burdenchad
aboard the supply vessel in the picture. Have a great day ! The weekend soon starts. Be safe. Be kind.
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What a excited bunch of kids (and parents) i had in my boat yesterday. Most of them first time seeing whales. It was awesome!! Have a wonderful day. Be safe. Be kind.
#outportlife
Good morning from the Grand Banks. Starting out to be a beautiful day. Wherever your travels take you remember. Be kind. You never know what another person is going thru. Be safe. Your family wants you home for supper.
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Good morning. The Grand Banks offers up another beautiful sunrise. Its my fly day and what a great one it is. Enjoy your day. Be safe. Be kind.
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Just another summers night on the Islands last evening. Certainly taking advantage of this last few warm days before reality sets in. Thank you for the likes and shares of what I post. Your all great ! Have a wonderful day and remember Be safe. Be Kind.
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Appleton. Lots of trees on the edge of the outflow from Gander Lake where the lower portion of Gander River starts. Lake access for boating. Salmon fishing ATV/snowmobile trails More then a drive thru town on the TCH.
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