Love Exploring

 

 

I share with you often the fact that

I don't ever feel that I have gotten 'lost'

that I am just onto somewhere new.

 

Well, here we are again.

I was travelling back from Fredericton

(the back way) and seems to others,

that I took an incorrect turn.

 

 

 

You see, according to them,

I should have taken 2 hours to reach

my destination.  But, I took much less,

saw lots and found this too!

But, they were closed that day.

 

So, on a return trip through, I

got hubby to stop so we could check it out.

 

 

9J

Centrally located in the scenic Village of Cambridge-Narrows

on the Washedemoak Lake, the 9J is a wonderfully

stocked and beautifully displayed Shop with

lovely old antiques that are

seamlessly blended.

 

Black Rose was so excited to have found

 

Do you know what it once was? We would love to know.

We are still searching.

 

I have been searching for one of these

for my laundry area for a long time.

Not the best photo, will do another once it's "in place".

 

I think it will fit in well with these

which are on the shelf nearby.  (The lightbulbs are salt/pepper).

The bowl, towel and rolling pin all belonged to my Gram.

 

 

This greets you at the bottom the the stairway

 



Living

A Birth Certificate shows that we were born.

 A Death Certificate shows that we died.

Pictures show that we live!

Have a seat.

 Relax . . ..

Hope that you enjoyed.

Snow-tipped Mountains & Valleys

This barn, see side photo for a full view, had 2 raccoons peaking out the window when we drove by.  However, by the time we stopped they had gone further into the barn again. 

I even found a 'Red Hat' Snowwoman!  :) 

WOW!!!

Black Rose likes Lamas - and it just happens that Sunday we were on the wrong road and found this fella. 

 The GPS goes by the 'crow flies' and the crow said 8 miles through those trees. He was 'sitting' like this when we stopped for directions. By the time I was heading back to the truck, he was blocking the steps.  So, I walked across and promptly sat down on floor at the side of the people's deck and scooted my bum off and then walked to the truck. The people weren't home, and the Lama nor horses were very helpful.   But then.........................we turned back and went the other way.

The truck looks like a Tonka Toy.

One in the distance.

AWESOME - my jaw is still on the ground. 

Interesting

Around the corner from one another in another small community near-by.

An old Church/Graveyard

We love to explore the history and the ages/dates of these older ones. 

This is posted on the corner of this Church.

This is just some of the Graveyard. 

Bleakney Cemetery 1836

"This cairn commemorates the Bi-Centennial

of the arrival of

DAVID BLEAKNEY and Family

Loyalists from South Carolina

First English Speaking Settlers in

PETITCODIAC".  1994

"The Lost Keith Girls" - May 16, 1816

Where...................

We have driven by this spot many times and never stopped to read the 'stone'.  The history we missed by driving so quickly today is sad.  This story, too pulled at our hearts. 

"This is the location of the pioneer farm of George & Abigail (Clark) Keith. On May 16, 1816, their daughters Eliza aged 7 and Mary Ann aged 5, dissappeared into the forests of colonial New Brunswick. Although the community searched extensively, all efforts were in vain.
After three decades of silence, Eliza was found living in a distant Mi'kmaq village. She briefly returned to Butternut Ridge (Havelock), visited with her mother, was able to recognize her elderly grandmother, and gave an account of being abducted by native peoples. She chose to return to her Mi'kmaq husband.
Years later, a wandering Mary Ann returned, but in such a troubled condition that she was unable to give an account of herself.  She roamed the countryside until her death.
The story of these girls has been told far and wide, and is recorded in early history books of this province.
Placed by the Keith Family Organization, 2004".

I have included a link that tells more of the story. 



Pioneer Cemetery

His monument is the tall obilisk type one.

Elder

Joseph Crandal

Died Febr. 20, 1858 in the 88 year of his age

With Heavenly weapons I have fought

The battles of the Lord

Finished my course and kept the Faith

And wait the sure reward.

**Those that follow my blog know that Black Rose & I love to explore the history, dates, and the old markers within the older Graveyards/Cemeteries.  I will be doing a series off and on in the next months that will give you a taste of what we have been finding.  I hope you enjoy the journey back in time with us. Be sure to keep an eye on the sidebar pictures too, because sometimes we find interesting stones, markers, objects, animals.**

Sandpiper Statue

Castles

Okay, maybe not.  We found this on the 'back way' to Sackville through Dorchester NB. 

Maybe it's their idea of a fortress against those in Dorechester Penitentary which is just down the way?

Wave

 A couple of gentlemen that we ran into along the way. The top one reminds me of my deseased Father-in-law (Black Rose says the same thing).

Plumpsweep Bridge 1910

Downtown Sussex NB August 5th

Happy New Brunswick Day - Driving to work

I have always wanted to get this lake in the VERY EARLY hours of the morning.  This morning, while traveling to work,  this is the sight that beckoned me to get out the camera.

Heading out..........driving along

Yesterday was my mom-in-law's Birthday, so we went 'home' to enjoy time with Family that are visiting from Calgary and Quebec.  Black Rose and I took the 'back way' ...and we saw this Cordwood building that is no longer in use.

  We then visited the home of the gentleman who made her rose that she received for her Birthday. He makes all kinds of things from completely recylced Metals....aren't these the cutest? 

I will post more pictues over the next bit (keep an eye on the side bar). 

Until next time............toodles. 

MEEP MEEP

We are off to visit John 'Huck'.  Getting there by Ferry.

Looking in the mirror, there are more coming. 

Looking ahead -The 'old mill' Kingston Peninsula.

  We came across this old School and Church with the "General Merchant" across the street.

Please see the side bar for further photos both insid and out-and-about.