Volunteer Award

My dad was recently presented an award for his years of volunteer

service with the St. John Ambulance.  He's volunteered for

36 years now!  Black Rose and I were

invited guests to the presentations and to visit the Lieutentant -Governor's house.

Government House was constructed from 1826-28 to be the residence of New Brunswick's Governors and Lieutenant-Governors. The home is constructed of New Brunswick quarried sandstone and situated on eleven acres on the banks of the St. John River in Fredericton. It is a significant cultural landmark in Fredericton and the Province of New Brunswick. From 1828 until Confederation, most of the important decisions affecting the Province were debated in the building.

Government House had a number of uses from Confederation to 1996. It was a school for hearing impaired students from 1896 to 1900, a military barracks during World War 1 and a hospital for returning soldiers after the war. From 1934 to 1988 the building served as RCMP J Division headquarters.

Since its re-opening in 1999, New Brunswick's Government House has been open to the public. Restored rooms include the drawing room, the dining room, a library, a music room, two conservatories and the original Lieutenant-Governor's office on the main floor. The second floor includes exhibit rooms and the current Lieutenant-Governor's office. The Lieutenant-Governor's residence is on the third floor and closed to the public.

Fifteen of New Brunswick's Governors and Lieutenant-Governors have lived and worked at Government House.

 I love this next room!  It was my favorite, I even loved the smell.

So imagine our surprise when we came upon this quilt hanging in the hallway.

This lighthouse we know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, it's true~ see below. 



It`s in St. Martins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

On the Beach-wishing for supper

Red Hatters Unite!

I often hear these ladies (and others) discussing their adventures with the Red Hatters.  In this case, the Snap Dragons are on the street and ready to 'float' in the Community Days Parade.   Wahooooo!   Party on ladies. One just couldn't resist - they were having so much fun! Well, okay, so one lady doesn't look so impressed to have her photo taken. But, oh well.

"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. 



Havelock NB

Exploring

New7Wonders of Nature - Bay of Fundy finalist

New7Wonders of Nature - Bay of Fundy finalist

Campbell Carriage Factory Museum

Provincial Historic site. Recognized as Canada's sole surviving pre-industrial factory of this kind, which served the greater Tantramar community for nearly a century.

Tantramar River #2 (Wheaton) Sackville NB

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Built in 1916, this covered bridge is 50 m (163 ft) in length. 

Mini-Tornado - December 2007

It is Christmas Eve 2007 and Black Rose and I run out to purchase one last gift.  Let me tell you here and now, I worked in Retail for too many years to even THINK of going shopping within 2 weeks of Christmas.  But, hubby needed a jacket and we had seen a store with them marked down a few weeks prior and prayed they were still going down.  So, out we ran.

We came home to a voice message from the campground owner advising we should come down and check the trailer.  My heart stopped.   It is Christmas Eve and my sister in law Patty (see Reflection ) and Wilsons Disease (2-15-09) is due home for the Holidays.  Hubby is working. So I call the Campground owner to find out what is up.  Turns out there was a Mini-Tornado that went through in the early morning and our unit as well as one other has been damaged.  So, I call Hubby and load up Black Rose (well, tell her to get in) after calling the Insurance agent to leave a vm just in case we need him.

   
I know, it is only a THING right.   Well you are right, but when we drove around the turn and saw that we were about 6 feet closer to the neighbor.   OH MY.   You can really tell in this shot how much we were moved and raised.  But wait...........................the inside........

Looks like a home invasion gone bad!!!   Oh my word, the drawer is on the opposite side of the trailer, the fridge has gone through the pantry door (that's the back of the fridge on the left), the oven door was wide open and the racks are fully extended and the dishes from the cupboards are smashed on the floor. 

But, we are safe and things can be replaced.  Turns out the trailer was dumped onto its side closest to the neighbor and came back up, thus causing the damages you see.   In doing that, the tip outs (which thankfully are left full open all the time) had dug a hole in the ground and forced the unit to go upright again.   We did not have any broken windows, the snow was little, and no one was hurt.

Our unit was moved back to where it belongs and we have since added a deck and truly enjoy our time here.

Come on over anytime and join us. 

We can sit and enjoy the view, we would love to spend time with you. 

We met Earl at the Campground

Hurricane Earl hit the East Coast (Maritimes) Saturday, September 4th. So we, as campers, battened down the hatches and waited.   I tried to get you photos of the white caps on the Bay of Fundy, but my camera decided it didn't like those batteries. Sorry. 

I had ventured to the ocean to catch a close up glimpse of the white caps (clearly seen from my unit and deck) and met others there too.   Once again -these not the white caps (I am so mad).

Earl hit the campground with a howl and kept coming with the rains.  He has since moved on and people are emerging from their units to check on neighbors and the ocean floor. 

You can't see in this photo, but there are people walking biking and meeting at the beach to access the damage. These folks are meeting at one of the units. 

Thankfully we were lucky (not like Hurricane Bill and the Mini-tornado of Dec 07 - a story and photos for another day).   We only had the high winds, rain and little damage anywhere.  Others are not so lucky. 

Some of Black Rose's current Beach Glass Collection

Friendship

Friendship is a sheltering tree. - Samuel Coleridge

Thank you 'Bud' for checking on my family tonight.  There was a fire in the campground where my family has a seasonal site.  My family and our unit is safe, however, another was badly damaged.  Such a fright when a trailer within a campground catches fire - so much can happen with all of those propane tanks.  The fear is always in the back of your mind, although if you dwelled on it, it would drive you crazy.

Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Mark Twain

July 4 - Fundy Trail Parkway

Today we headed again to the Fundy Trail Parkway for a quick hike and to appreciate the views. 

July 3rd - More Covered Bridges

July 2 (2) Fundy Trail Parkway - One word BEAUTIFUL

It was so nice to once again return to the Trail for short hikes.   We had company with us that had only been to the Trail when it was first opened - so they were so much fun to take with us! Thanks for visiting us here in St. Martins, please come again.   As always it was nice to see the grounds being taken care of so well.  We didn't get to speak with you then, so 'hey Bud'.  "Jack" sorry you weren't working in the 'Box' but we will be back again.

July 2nd - 2010 Dulse Rock

Happy Canada Day - July 1st

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