Bredahl Tour Bus RV trip 2008 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-06-24:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv 2008-09-09T19:48:58Z MG2008RV img/travel-blog-feed.png 9 Sept.Tues. day 100 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-09-09:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=52&entryid=127934 2008-09-09T19:48:58Z 2008-09-09T19:48:58Z Here at the campground for the last 3 days just preparing and packing for the RNPA convention. We leave tomorrow for the Marriott hotel and will be there until Sunday. So won't be blogging till next week. We will be busy touring Hartford and having a Banquet and socials. So will add more later. We will leave Hartford Sunday and catch the ferry for Long Island for 2 days. ... Here at the campground for the last 3 days just preparing and packing for the RNPA convention. We leave tomorrow for the Marriott hotel and will be there until Sunday.
So won't be blogging till next week.
We will be busy touring Hartford and having a Banquet and socials. So will add more later.
We will leave Hartford Sunday and catch the ferry for Long Island for 2 days.

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]]> Barre Quarry (Rock of Ages) in Graniteville, Vermont tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-09-07:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=50&entryid=127627 2008-09-07T21:19:22Z 2008-09-07T21:19:22Z ... Barre_Granite_Quarry.jpg

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]]> Cog Railway tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-09-07:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=48&entryid=127625 2008-09-07T21:08:19Z 2008-09-07T21:08:19Z ... Cog_Railway.jpg

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]]> 4 Sept.Thur.day 95 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-09-06:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=47&entryid=127478 2008-09-07T00:47:10Z 2008-09-07T00:47:10Z Today it's a drive to the West. Out to Graniteville. Home of (Rock of Ages, Granite). We toured the Barre Mine and the cutting plant, and found out how they cut this amazingly hard rock and move it into the plant. The etching and cutting is an amazing process. Artisans and craftsmen creat almost anything you want out of solid granite. Now it's up the road to Cabot for a tour of the (Cabot Cheese ... Today it's a drive to the West. Out to Graniteville. Home of (Rock of Ages, Granite). We toured the Barre Mine and the cutting plant, and found out how they cut this amazingly hard rock and move it into the plant. The etching and cutting is an amazing process. Artisans and craftsmen creat almost anything you want out of solid granite. Now it's up the road to Cabot for a tour of the (Cabot Cheese Factory). Excellent cheese and we found out that cheddar cheese is totally lactose free and White. The orange color comes from artificial means and is most popular in the Mid West and West. After that we drive on to St. Johnsbury and a ( Maple Sugar Plant). We learned the in's and out's of making maple syrup. Such as, it takes 31 gal. of sap to make 1 gal. of maple syrup. We take so much for granted. Finding out how these things actually come into being is very interesting. Gary and Myron have been alternating driving/navigating so its not so hard on anyone. Today it was clear and 80degrees.

5 Sept. Fri. day 96
Today is a down day getting ready to leave tomorrow. We do some shopping, repairs and clean up. Lots of pitch and pine needles on the awnings. Sorry to leave this place, it was nice to have an extended time here and use it as home base. It was confortable to come back after a long day and relax.

6 Sept. Sat. day97
Today we left the camp in Twin Mountain at 8:30am. Approx. 1:00 to Wellsriver to fill up with fuel, $4.25 a gal. and enjoyed a Truckers breakfast. Homemade breads, and lots of food. It was overcast this morning with a low of 60 degrees, as we're driving to Conneticut we encounter showers but nothing serious. The high for the day ends up close to 90 degrees, humidity about 80%. Thank goodness for air conditioning. We check into the campground in East Hampton about 3:30, enjoy a free supper of Tacos with other guests at 5:30. At about 6:30 the heavens open up and it is a downpour. The tail end and of one of the hurricane's of the season is now overhead. We get 6 to 8 inches of rain tonight and 40 mph winds. Two counties away there are Tornado warnings out until 8:30 pm Thank goodness now it's 8:45 and they are dropping the warnings.

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]]> 31 Aug Sun day 91 thru 3 Sept.Wed. day 94 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-09-06:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=46&entryid=127474 2008-09-07T00:23:19Z 2008-09-07T00:23:19Z Another drive to see the local area, this time we head south to LINCOLN where we take a train ride on an 1880's Railroad and have a HOBO Lunch. Even got the stick and kerchief to show for it. After that we have a fun scenic trip following a river which lead us to the home of ROBERT FROST. (Poet, Author). Today's weather was 75 to 80 with clear skies. 1 Sept. Mon. day 92 We head south and ... Another drive to see the local area, this time we head south to LINCOLN where we take a train ride on an 1880's Railroad and have a HOBO Lunch. Even got the stick and kerchief to show for it. After that we have a fun scenic trip following a river which lead us to the home of ROBERT FROST. (Poet, Author). Today's weather was 75 to 80 with clear skies.

1 Sept. Mon. day 92
We head south and East to Attitash a ski area. Since it's summer and no snow, we take the ski lift up and then come down a 1 mile twisted track on a Luge type sled. FUN RIDE-- this area would also be fun for skiing. We stopped in Conway for lunch, then we head back via another route. Along this route again we follow a river which has a HUGE swimming area at a falls. Big Rocks and pools, rapids and a large picnic area. MANY people playing in the water. Even tho the water had to be 56 degrees. Another Beautiful area.
Up the road about 5 miles we hike off the road about 1/2 mi. to view a stream and waterful,which was amazing. We can understand why this is such a popular area for locals and tourists.

2 Sept. tues. day 93
Today is an off day........the mail finally catches up with us, so it's 3 weeks of mail and Laundry and just catching up. HAPPY HOUR and some steaks for dinner. Very much needed down time.

3 Sept. wed. day 94
It's off again to Mt. Washington and the COG RAILWAY. In the late 1800's a local man climbed Mt. Washington (6200 ft.) and then decided everyone should be able to enjoy the view. On a crystal clear day you should be able to see 4 states and the Atlantic Ocean.
So he convinced the legislature that he should be allowed to build a Railroad. That was the easy part. The mountain rises at the rate of 37 degrees at some points. That is 14 inches up for each 36 inches forward. This is too steep for most anything to climb. Sylvester Marsh designes and builds a steam Engine that climbs with a COG WHEEL rather than a smooth wheel. It proved very efficient to the point tha they still run the train today on coal fired steam. WHAT A KICK. The Engine burns 2000 lbs. of coal and uses 1000 gal. of water for one accent. The worst weather on the East coast appears at the top of Mt. Washington. The highest wind ever recorded by man, 231 mph, in April 1934

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]]> 28th Aug Thurs. day 88 THRU 30th Aug day 90 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-09-06:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=45&entryid=127463 2008-09-06T23:53:47Z 2008-09-06T23:53:47Z We drove to Alfred, County seat for YORK County, to look at records of the Blakeman Family from 1946/47 to 1950. We found enought to get us started in the right direction. Next we drove to York where Gayla lived for about 5 years and her brother was born there.With a little snooping and asking questions, we think we found the house (or area) she lived in. We did find some special spots that she vaguely remembered. Landmarks ... We drove to Alfred, County seat for YORK County, to look at records of the Blakeman Family from 1946/47 to 1950. We found enought to get us started in the right direction. Next we drove to York where Gayla lived for about 5 years and her brother was born there.With a little snooping and asking questions, we think we found the house (or area) she lived in. We did find some special spots that she vaguely remembered. Landmarks like Short Beach, Long Beach and Nubble Light at cape Neddick. We found the "OLD" Taffy making machine on Short Beach (still there after all this time) and other old memories.
Tonight 6 of us went to the Arundel Barn Playhouse. We experienced the production of "Always Patsy Cline"

29 Aug Fri. day 89
We left Kennebunkport at 9am and took the back roads over to Rochester, New Hampshire. Lots of trees and rolling hills. A Northwest heading takes us up the south shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. Beautiful lake about 20mi. long and about 8mi. wide.
Stopped in Weirs Beach, made a lunch and sat in a local park next to the water. Beautiful setting. We arrived Twin Mountain about 2:30 , the last hour and a half from the lake are through New Hampshire's BIG Mountains. 6500 ft.

30 Aug Sat. day 90
We drove into Littleton with a loop around and through the hills. Bethleham, then Franconia. Discovered a 1850's Blast furnace along the way. In Littleton we toured a Grist Mill, that was started in 1797. The buildings and equipment fell into disrepair and were almost torn down in the 1990's. A family decided that this can't happen so in 1997 restoration started. It's still rough, but it is a working mill now. 200 yr. old building and equipment still working ----------IMPRESSIVE.

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]]> 27 Aug Wed day 87 continued tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-27:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=44&entryid=125984 2008-08-28T00:34:25Z 2008-08-28T00:34:25Z Today Pisels and us drove around the local area to see the sights. Lots of "Sea Captains Homes" built in the 1800's. Huge places with carriage houses and all. Drove by the "Bush" compound. Saw George H.W. Bush come back from golfing and get ready for a fishing outing. Lots of Black clad Secret Service roaming around the bay and complex. We went out to dinner tonight with the Soverign's & Pisels at Arundel Wharf. ... Today Pisels and us drove around the local area to see the sights. Lots of "Sea Captains Homes" built in the 1800's. Huge places with carriage houses and all. Drove by the "Bush" compound. Saw George H.W. Bush come back from golfing and get ready for a fishing outing. Lots of Black clad Secret Service roaming around the bay and complex. We went out to dinner tonight with the Soverign's & Pisels at Arundel Wharf. Sat at a SPECIAL table looking across the harbor. Excellent food, service and fun.

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]]> 25 Aug Mon day 85 thru Aug 27 day 87 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-27:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=43&entryid=125957 2008-08-27T19:57:00Z 2008-08-27T19:57:00Z Another "putter day" girls go shopping, Gary and Myron do things around the camp. Lee & Norm DeShon arrive early afternoon, the 6 of us go into dinner this evening 26 Aug Tues. day 86 Drive to Kennebunkport, Maine with a stop in Portland to visit Alta Sturgis. Wonderful Lady whom we just found out is 95yrs. young. Still very vibrant and smart as a whip. Had lunch with her in a nice restaurant she knew and she took us touring ... Another "putter day" girls go shopping, Gary and Myron do things around the camp.
Lee & Norm DeShon arrive early afternoon, the 6 of us go into dinner this evening

26 Aug Tues. day 86
Drive to Kennebunkport, Maine with a stop in Portland to visit Alta Sturgis. Wonderful Lady whom we just found out is 95yrs. young. Still very vibrant and smart as a whip.
Had lunch with her in a nice restaurant she knew and she took us touring to see 2 big Lighthouses there . One of them, the Light at Portland Head, is said to be the most photographed Lighthouse in the coundtry. Arrived at Kennebunkport, Red Apple Campground about 6pm

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]]> 22 Aug Fri. day 82 thru Aug 24th tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-27:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=42&entryid=125955 2008-08-27T19:47:53Z 2008-08-27T19:46:45Z Drive to Booth Bay, Maine. Took Hwy. 1 to the South. Beautiful coast line drive, end at Shore Hills RV park. Great park......we get two sights with MINI decks. After we're parked we take a quick drive into the town for our first visit. 23 Aug Sat. day 83 Back into town this morning, jumped on a TROLLY TOUR. Seeing the sights with someone that knows the area & History is always a plus. ... Drive to Booth Bay, Maine. Took Hwy. 1 to the South. Beautiful coast line drive, end at Shore Hills RV park. Great park......we get two sights with MINI decks. After we're parked we take a quick drive into the town for our first visit.

23 Aug Sat. day 83
Back into town this morning, jumped on a TROLLY TOUR. Seeing the sights with someone that knows the area & History is always a plus. Had dinner at McSeaGulls. Gary and Myron had AWSOME PRIME RIB, Barbara & Gayla had wonderful Seafood.

24 Aug Sun. day 84
Drive into Bath, Maine. Took another Trolly Tour ( they are fun and informative) Open air.
Saw one street that had about 8 SEARS CATALOG HOMES. iN THE 30'S & 40"S you could order a house from Sears. They would send out a section, then after you completed that kit, they would send out the next. Then would keep doing this until the house was finished. Nice looking houses, but all alike. The Movie (Message in a Bottle) starts with 2 scenes shot here in Bath. One on the porch where she is eating breakfast and the other is the street where the star went jogging. This evening we watched the movie in The Pisel Coach. The town once had a population of about 40,000 people, most were employed by the shipyard. Now there is only about 9600 people in town.

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]]> Roosevelt Summer Home tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-25:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=41&entryid=125689 2008-08-26T11:14:26Z 2008-08-25T20:27:07Z ... 2008_ND_to..tia_294.jpg

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]]> 21 Aug Thur. day 81 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-21:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=40&entryid=125110 2008-08-22T01:10:59Z 2008-08-22T01:10:59Z Problem with electric hot water heater, worked on that after running for parts. Semi-successful. Electric doesn't work, propane does. It's a putter day, clear and 80degrees. Happy hour and games at Sovereign's . Preparing coach to leave in the am. Headed for Booth Bay, Maine for a few days. Today, Gayla worked on the computer for hours trying to finish blog and learning how to insert pictures...................not quite there yet. Will keep ... Problem with electric hot water heater, worked on that after running for parts. Semi-successful. Electric doesn't work, propane does. It's a putter day, clear and 80degrees.
Happy hour and games at Sovereign's . Preparing coach to leave in the am. Headed for Booth Bay, Maine for a few days. Today, Gayla worked on the computer for hours trying to finish blog and learning how to insert pictures...................not quite there yet. Will keep trying.

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]]> Just a chat 20 Aug 10:47 pm tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-20:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=39&entryid=124985 2008-08-21T02:49:01Z 2008-08-21T02:49:01Z Well, we finally caught up on our blog. So sorry it took so long, but there were times when we had NO cell, No computer access or NO ENERGY OR THOUGHT PROCESS. We are still learning about blogs and trying to learn more about putting in pictures. When Gayla has figured this out, you probably will be bombarded with pictures. Probably with captions only. Things that we have already told you about. Also, if anyone would like to comment ... Well, we finally caught up on our blog. So sorry it took so long, but there were times when we had NO cell, No computer access or NO ENERGY OR THOUGHT PROCESS.
We are still learning about blogs and trying to learn more about putting in pictures. When Gayla has figured this out, you probably will be bombarded with pictures. Probably with captions only. Things that we have already told you about.
Also, if anyone would like to comment (good or bad) to us, there is a place for you to do that.
This has been lots of fun for us, but mostly it was to let our loved ones know that we are still alive and kicking, and possible where-a-bouts.
We think of you all and wish you could see all of this through our eyes. What a fantastic world we live in.

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]]> 16 Aug Sat. day76 / 20 Aug Wed. day 80 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-20:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=38&entryid=124983 2008-08-21T02:38:21Z 2008-08-21T02:38:21Z We had 3 boxes of mail waiting for us at this RV park, so today is a catch up day. Laundry, clean coach, & pay bills. Ended with a relaxed HAPPY HOUR with Pisels and Sovereign's. Today was overcast and mid 60's 17 Aug Sun day 77 More pick up and clean-up. Tonight we went to a local LOGGING SHOW. Axe and Saw competitions along with LOG ROLLING. A fun show with a little history ... We had 3 boxes of mail waiting for us at this RV park, so today is a catch up day. Laundry, clean coach, & pay bills. Ended with a relaxed HAPPY HOUR with Pisels and Sovereign's. Today was overcast and mid 60's

17 Aug Sun day 77
More pick up and clean-up. Tonight we went to a local LOGGING SHOW. Axe and Saw competitions along with LOG ROLLING. A fun show with a little history of logging in the North East.

18 Aug Mon. day 78
Washed the car and coach. Bunny gets to go to the groomers for haircut. Drove the coach to a glass shop for repair of 4 dings in the windshield. Happy hour at 5

19 Aug. Tues. day 79
Today it rained hard most of the day, soooooooooo we did inside chores. At 4:30 we all met in Pisels coach to watch a movie. ( KITE FLYER) Back to our place for dinner and watch Olympics. Very nice laid back day.

20 Aug Wed. day 80
Today the ladies, Barbara, Gayla and Ina went to the GROOMERS and talk about an attitude adjustment. Ha Ha Ha (Remember, a womans hair is her achieles heel)
3:30 pm we all drive in to Bar Harbor for an early dinner. (Lobster & Scallops) Yum YUM
We then boarded a 151 ft. 4 masted Schooner for a 2 hr. cruise. (We did not follow Gilligan) Beautiful Boat and Beautiful Sunset over the water. Lovely ending for a lovely day.

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]]> 11 Aug Mon day 71/ 15 Aug. Fri. day 75 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-20:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=37&entryid=124979 2008-08-21T02:17:29Z 2008-08-21T02:17:29Z 11 Aug. Mon day 71 Day off until 4pm. So we go to town and look around the downtown area. Bus pickup at 4pm for our Farewell Dinner. Ham Wellington, LOBSTER, Homemade pies. Then on to the theater for the musical of “Anne of Green Gables”. Not one single, average voice in the bunch. Excellent production. 12 Aug tues. day 72 The official tour ended today and a lot of the group leave. We hang around with a ... 11 Aug. Mon day 71
Day off until 4pm. So we go to town and look around the downtown area. Bus pickup at 4pm for our Farewell Dinner. Ham Wellington, LOBSTER, Homemade pies. Then on to the theater for the musical of “Anne of Green Gables”. Not one single, average voice in the bunch. Excellent production.

12 Aug tues. day 72
The official tour ended today and a lot of the group leave. We hang around with a small group and do a car tour around the East end of P.E.I. This is called the garden Island with many good reasons. Fields of Potatoes and veggies everywhere. We finished they day with a social hour at Norm & Lee's campsite next to the water. Beautiful spot.

13 Aug Wed. day73
Three of us (3 coaches) depart at 9:00am and make the drive off the Island. In order to do this, we crossed the "Confederation Bridge". This bridge is just short of 9 Miles long. We have a nice drive to Fredricton, New Brunswick. Late this afternoon, we do a drive thru the city to see what there is to do there.

14 Aug. Thurs. day 74
After breakfast at Cora's (fantastic eating establishment) we take a walking tour downtown. The downtown area is where a military garrison was years ago. Some of those old buildings are still a part of the downtown area. Lots of Old, HUGE houses. Some with very elaborate detailing on the outside. This evening we have dinner at an English Pub.

15 Aug Fri. day 75
Today we make the drive back to the good Ole U.S.A., but on the way we go thru the town of Hartland, home of the longest Covered Bridge. 1292 ft. long. We drive 3 coaches over the bridge one at a time as it is a one way bridge. After the fact, we find out the bridge is under repair and we should not have gone over it, but WE MADE IT.
WHEW!!!!!!!! Now onto U.S. Customs. 30min. wait but an easy crossing.
Now we are back in our homeland and finish the drive to Trenton, Maine

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]]> 4 Aug 08 day 64 / 9 Aug 08 day 69 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-20:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=36&entryid=124970 2008-08-21T01:50:55Z 2008-08-21T01:50:55Z Happy hour, then dinner with the Scholes. 4 Aug. Mon day 64 Today is a down day. Catch up Laundry, coach cleaning and maintenance. Help to others - broken hitch and electrical problems. Tonight we all went out to “Earles” a local spot that serves traditional foods. Gayla had (Jig dinner) and Myron had (Jig dinner with Moose). Jig Dinner is carrots, cabbage, potatoes, pea pudding (mashed yellow peas), and corned beef. Finished with Partridge Berry ... Happy hour, then dinner with the Scholes.
4 Aug. Mon day 64
Today is a down day. Catch up Laundry, coach cleaning and maintenance. Help to others - broken hitch and electrical problems. Tonight we all went out to “Earles” a local spot that serves traditional foods. Gayla had (Jig dinner) and Myron had (Jig dinner with Moose). Jig Dinner is carrots, cabbage, potatoes, pea pudding (mashed yellow peas), and corned beef. Finished with Partridge Berry Pie (Ligonberries)

5 Aug Tues. day 65
Depart from Grand Codroy. Rain all the way. Drove most of the length of the “LONG RANGE MOUNTAINS“. Just under 2000 ft., Height, but very massive looking. Very steep but with rounded tops and flat tops. Pot luck dinner at camp.

6 Aug. Wed day 66
5:15am departure for ferry. Schedualed 6 hr. run. Port Aux Basques to North Sidney. Big screw up at the ferry. Boat doesn’t get in until 9:00am, we don’t leave until 11:00am
Crossing is a little bouncy the first half then it smoothes out and we have a nice ride. Drive to Louis Bourg, Nova Scotia. Great park, right on the water. In the evening, while walking the beach Gayla & I meet the owner, LINDA.

7 Aug Thur day 67
Bus tour to Louisbourg Fortress National Park. The French settled here in 1713 and built the Fortress over the next 7 years. It’s a major trade center until the British take it in 1745. Three years later, they give it back to France. Then in 1758 the British take it back and in two years totally dismantle it. In 1928 it’s declared a national monument. In 1961 construction begins to rebuild 1/5 of the original fortress. This evening we go to Louisbourg playhouse for a great musical with local talent.

8 Aug. Fri. day 68
Leave Louisbourg for Pictou, Nova Scotia. Arrive Pictou about 2pm run into town for a little exploring. Tour the Grohmann Knife factory, learned how quality knives are made by hand and learned a few pointers on how to sharpen knives. Group gathering in the evening for a little socializing.

9 Aug Sat. day 69
Up at 5am for another Ferry ride. Boat is scheduled to depart at 8am . We don’t make the first boat, so we left at 9:30 on the next boat and its 1hr 30min crossing to Charlottetown, PEI (Prince Edward Island). Drive to the RV park arrive at 1pm. Played catch-up this afternoon.

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]]> 29 Jul day 58 to 3 Aug. day 63 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-20:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=34&entryid=124968 2008-08-21T01:46:39Z 2008-08-21T01:46:39Z 29 Jul Tues. day 58 We depart at 8:00am for a 250 mi. drive to Portland Creek, NF. We have been in central north and are now driving to the N.W. corner of Newfoundland. This is where their really big mountains are - all 1900 ft. of them. They are big- Huge - round rock mountains. This was truly a beautiful drive. 30 Jul Wed. day 59 We drive to St. Anthony. Wet and bouncy. The ... 29 Jul Tues. day 58
We depart at 8:00am for a 250 mi. drive to Portland Creek, NF. We have been in central north and are now driving to the N.W. corner of Newfoundland. This is where their really big mountains are - all 1900 ft. of them. They are big- Huge - round rock mountains. This was truly a beautiful drive.

30 Jul Wed. day 59
We drive to St. Anthony. Wet and bouncy. The roads up here are not very good. In fact we thought the cabinets were going to come off the walls in some places. After several days of mid 80’s its overcast - light rain-- mid 60’s. Arrive around 1:00pm The afternoon off - checked out St. Anthony - Laundry and shopping.

31 Jul Thurs. day 60
8:00am bus to L’Anse Aux Meadows. At this spot at about the year 1000 the Norsk arrived. This place has the remains of a Viking Village found in 1960. Amazing people.
They sailed from Norway and Ice Land to this location in Viking ships that have sails and oars. Tonight we have the Viking Feast. At the southern tip of St. Anthony they have built a Viking Long House. Big- Sod covered mound - tunnel entrance. We have a lot of great food with Viking waiters. Our waiter is a “kick” Myron said “Nut Job” After dinner we hold aViking court and some of our members are “Roasted” and found GUILTY…………….Fun night.

1st. Aug. Fri day 61
Load up the group in a tour bus. Frank is our driver, and we are off for Labrador. We drive down to the Ferry Dock and its 1hr. 30 min across to Labrador. On this side of Labrador there is only 60 miles of paved road. We drive to the end which is RED BAY.
A Basque fishing village. They have found a 400 year old galleon on the bottom of the bay. This was a major whaling town at that time.Then we travel on to the Red Bay Light house. Up to the top 126 steps, 6ft. Thick walls at the base and 4ft. Thick walls at the top. It just turned 150 years old. Tonight we stay in the Northern Lights hotel in Labrador.

2 Aug Sat. day 62
We leave the motel at 9:00 am and Frank takes us back to the Ferry. He lives in Labrador and has a vast knowledge of local customs and history. We met his wife and daughters, and they seem to be a very close, secure and happy. On the way back we watch Moose by the road, and arrive at camp at about noon. (Bunny way very happy to see us) This evening Frank comes back with the bus and we go out on a MOOSE hunt. Viewing actually. He gets the bus to within about 20 ft. of a couple of Moose. We see 12 of the big guys in about 1 hour. Temp. here has been in the 60’s with Fog in the A.M. Unfortunately, Moose get hit by cars just like deer.

3 Aug. Sun day 63
8:am dept. for Rocky Harbor. Easy drive, more great sights and beautiful landscapes. Happy hour, then dinner with the Scholes.

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]]> 28 Jul Mon day 57 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-10:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=32&entryid=123591 2008-08-11T01:10:24Z 2008-08-11T01:10:24Z Today was one of the REALLY GOOD days. We started with a bus ride at 9:00am out to a little fishing village. But fishing has become a pleasure thing rather than a business, as they now grow mussels. We toured the harbor on a boat around the mussel farm. Our tour guide for the day was Reg Hemeon. Great knowledge of local history and the mussel farm, Plus a wonderful story teller. After the boat ... Today was one of the REALLY GOOD days. We started with a bus ride at 9:00am out to a little fishing village. But fishing has become a pleasure thing rather than a business, as they now grow mussels. We toured the harbor on a boat around the mussel farm. Our tour guide for the day was Reg Hemeon. Great knowledge of local history and the mussel farm, Plus a wonderful story teller. After the boat tour, we had lunch (they call it dinner) at Reg's B&B. We had Seafood Chowder & sandwiches. THEN WE HAD THE CEREMONY. WE WERE INDUCTED INTO THE NEWFOUNDLAND SOCIETY. WE ARE UN-OFFICIAL CITIZENS OF NEWFOUNDLAND. Myron had to stand with one foot on a rock and the other in a tub of Sea water. Then we had an intelligence test, after that the ceremonial toast with SKREECH, which is their local Rum.
Bus ride back to town. We then toured the SeaPlane museum which was right where we were parked. At 6:15pm we walked up the street a few blocks to the BOTWOOD 50 PLUS CLUB. The local Seniors group made us a Buffet Supper, ALL HOMEMADE DISHES. We had MOOSE IN GRAVY, VEGETABLES & FRUIT from the local area. Several of the dishes were specialties of the area.
We had intertainment by a Local singer and it was a GREAT day with the temp. in the 80's.

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]]> 25 Jul Fri. day 54 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-10:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=31&entryid=123589 2008-08-11T00:58:00Z 2008-08-11T00:58:00Z Bus pickup at 9:30 am for City tour and then out to Cape Spear, NF. We tour Cape Spear Light house and the grounds. We are now standing on the furtherest East Point of North America. When we look to the Sea, we are watching 6 whales role and dive just off shore. Back on the bus and head back towards town to signal Hill. THE SPOT MARCONI HEARD THE FIRST GLOBEL TRANSMISSION OF A TELEGRAPH FROM ... Bus pickup at 9:30 am for City tour and then out to Cape Spear, NF. We tour Cape Spear Light house and the grounds. We are now standing on the furtherest East Point of North America. When we look to the Sea, we are watching 6 whales role and dive just off shore.
Back on the bus and head back towards town to signal Hill. THE SPOT MARCONI HEARD THE FIRST GLOBEL TRANSMISSION OF A TELEGRAPH FROM EUROPE.

26 Jul Sat. day 55
This run is to Gander, NL. CENTER OF THE EARTH FOR AVIATION FOR DECADES. The airfield there was built in 1936. Aircraft from North America to Europe had to stop here for fuel. This City almost doubled in size on 9/11/01, when 43 Jumbo Jets converged here with 6700 passengers, because of terrorist attack in N.Y.C and D.C. The city at the time had a population of 8500 people.

27 Jul Sun. day 56
Drive to Botwood. Population about 3600. Started as a Seaplane base for early aviaton.
During WW2 it was the center for all Sea Plane activity for the North Atlantic. Today it has a papermill and fishing. today it hit 90degrees and we have had 3 days in the high 80's.

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]]> 20 July Sun. day 49 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-08-10:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=30&entryid=123585 2008-08-11T00:43:48Z 2008-08-11T00:43:48Z Travel to Stillwater and Nimrod RV Park. Had to make it thru Halifax-- thank goodness for Sunday morning and no traffic. Stopped at Heritage Village. There are 15 buildings all made up for the forties/fifties nostalgia. All kinds of of old stuff sitting everywhere, Brings back a lot of memories. Had lunch there in the (Cook Shack). Served on enamal ware, were vegetable soup, beans, fresh baked bread. Molasses for the beans. Dessert was ginger-bread with ... Travel to Stillwater and Nimrod RV Park. Had to make it thru Halifax-- thank goodness for Sunday morning and no traffic. Stopped at Heritage Village. There are 15 buildings all made up for the forties/fifties nostalgia. All kinds of of old stuff sitting everywhere, Brings back a lot of memories. Had lunch there in the (Cook Shack). Served on enamal ware, were vegetable soup, beans, fresh baked bread. Molasses for the beans. Dessert was ginger-bread with Rhubarb sauce. A big thunderstorm just as we got there soaked us . Nimrod RV park set on a very nice little lake.

(FINALLY ABLE TO CATCH UP, SO BARE WITH US)

21 jULY mON. DAY 50
Drive to Harris and Sidney. Stopping in Baedeck, NS to visit Alexander Graham Bell museum. Discovered how many things he was involved with besides the Telephone.
Amazing man way ahead of his time.

22 July Tu. day 51
Bus tour around Cape Betton Park. Following the Cabot Trail. Explored by Cabot in 1497 then settled by Scots. Gaelic culture abounds the area. Celtic University is there to teach the old language and ways. This evening we had the meeting for the Ferry trip to Newfoundland.

23 Jul Wed. day 52
THE LONGEST DAY. Up at 4am for a 5am departure. 22 mile drive to the Ferry dock.
In line about 2 hrs. before loading. The Ferry is about 540 ft. in length, will hold 370 cars and 70 tracter trailers. We can't stay in the coach so we are assigned a cabin. It's 260 miles and takes 17 hrs. so we don't get into Argentia, Newfoundland until 2am on the 24th of July (thur)

24 Jul Thur. day 53
After getting to bed at 3:30am We are all up and leave Argentia for St. John's at 11:00am
Very pretty drive--gorgeous lakes--lots of rocks. Arr. at the RV park at 3:00 get on a bus at 4:30 for a ride out to a little cove and another boat ride---- But this time to see Whales and Puffins. Saw 2 Whales up close and personal. Then an Island full of Puffins (Cute Birds) Back to the dock after about 1Hr.30min of cruising, then had a wonderful tasty Cod Au gratin dinner.

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]]> 19 Jul 08 Sat. Day 48 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-19:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=29&entryid=120128 2008-07-19T14:34:58Z 2008-07-19T14:34:58Z Down day----catching up on Blog, Laundry, bills, etc. busy but nice. ... Down day----catching up on Blog, Laundry, bills, etc. busy but nice.

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]]> 18 Jul Fri Day 47 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-19:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=28&entryid=120123 2008-07-19T14:18:03Z 2008-07-19T14:18:03Z Bus took us in to Halifax 9:00am. First stop was the Halifax Citadel, national historic site of Canada. It is a Star shaped fort designed to protect Halifax Harbor. University students are paid to act as soldiers and give the place a lived in feel, and they do a very convincing job. At noon (sharp) they fire a cannon to indicate the time to all the city. Lunch at Citidel-Halifax Hotel, then 2 1/2 hours of walking and shopping ... Bus took us in to Halifax 9:00am. First stop was the Halifax Citadel, national historic site of Canada. It is a Star shaped fort designed to protect Halifax Harbor. University students are paid to act as soldiers and give the place a lived in feel, and they do a very convincing job. At noon (sharp) they fire a cannon to indicate the time to all the city.
Lunch at Citidel-Halifax Hotel, then 2 1/2 hours of walking and shopping downtown Halifax. What a beautiful Harbor and very busy downtown area. Could really spend more time here. (Gayla said that) Went through another larger Museum that also had a memorial section dedicated to the Titanic. Lots of information about the pasengers, what classes they were in and how they were treated.. VERY SAD & INTERESTING. On the way back to camp we stopped at the cemetary where many of the Titanic victims were buried and some were acknoledged. Halifax was the closest city to bring them to.

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]]> 17 Jul 08 Day 46 (Lunenburg & Peggy's Cove) tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-19:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=27&entryid=120119 2008-07-19T14:00:40Z 2008-07-19T14:00:40Z Travel day to Lunenburg then to Peggy's Cove. Lunenburg really cute fishing village, we went through the fishing museum, very interesting. Had lunch over looking the water. Had scallop burgers and Lobster burgers. (VERY GOOD) Then we got the cars and made a visit to the Blue Rocks area with surrounding coves and residential homes. Quite a treat. From there we got seperated from the group of coaches because of traffic, so found our way to Peggys cove ... Travel day to Lunenburg then to Peggy's Cove. Lunenburg really cute fishing village, we went through the fishing museum, very interesting. Had lunch over looking the water. Had scallop burgers and Lobster burgers. (VERY GOOD) Then we got the cars and made a visit to the Blue Rocks area with surrounding coves and residential homes. Quite a treat. From there we got seperated from the group of coaches because of traffic, so found our way to Peggys cove alone along the Lighthouse route along the coast. Long and twisting roads, but absolutely beautiful.

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]]> 16 Jul 08 Wed. Day 45 tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-19:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=26&entryid=120114 2008-07-19T13:49:00Z 2008-07-19T13:49:00Z Tour of original Fort that has been restored. Originally built in 1705. Now back on bus and tour of Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal. This was the fort settlement established in 1800. Had lunch at a German Bakery and toured the beautiful Historic Flower Gardens .Then back on the bus to camp for Happy Hour . ... Tour of original Fort that has been restored. Originally built in 1705. Now back on bus and tour of Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal. This was the fort settlement established in 1800. Had lunch at a German Bakery and toured the beautiful Historic Flower Gardens .Then back on the bus to camp for Happy Hour .

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]]> 14 Jul 08 Mon. day 43 and 44 (Truro & Annapolis Royal) tag:travellerspoint.com,2008-07-17:/blog/?domain=mg2008rv&thisblog_entryid=25&entryid=119852 2008-07-19T14:23:24Z 2008-07-18T02:23:55Z Travel to Truro, Nova Scotia. Trip thru Moncton was exciting. Most everyone (18 rigs) got lost or totally turned around. But we all made it. One fun thing was we got to tour the Anne Murray Museum. It brought back many good memories with her music. Apparently she is still doing concerts, but now she's even doing them with her daughter who is also making cd's. Stopped in the visitor center , and refueled. 15 ... Travel to Truro, Nova Scotia. Trip thru Moncton was exciting. Most everyone (18 rigs) got lost or totally turned around. But we all made it. One fun thing was we got to tour the Anne Murray Museum. It brought back many good memories with her music. Apparently she is still doing concerts, but now she's even doing them with her daughter who is also making cd's. Stopped in the visitor center , and refueled.

15 Jul 08 Tues. day 44 Departed Turo 8:30am Stopped at Provincial Animal Shelter. They bring annimals of all kinds here that are injured, nurse them back to health. Birds (all kinds) Bears, wolves, moose, deer, etc. It all very well done and the animals have wonderful accomodations. Then we drove on to Grand Pre and the museum of the Acadien People. Originaol settlers of N.S. Forced out by British and French as well.
Some went down south and are the Cajins in New Orleans.
Then we went on to Annapolis Royal. Oldest City in Canada and did the candlelight tour of the Garrison Graveyard at Fort Anne National Historic Site.

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