Spring/Summer/Fall 2023

Thursday, July 27, 2023

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THIS AND THAT.

Day 99 – The low temperature was 63 degrees last night. We certainly picked the best day for a sunny drive yesterday. This morning it was humid with some clouds. We didn’t have to make the long drive back up to Parker’s Cove today after all. Wilson, the Scallop Man, called to let us know that “the Missus” would be in Marystown, {not too far from our campground), for an appointment and we could meet her there to pick up the Scallops. We were happy not to make the drive to Parker’s Cove.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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GOOD LUCK TODAY, GAIL.

Day 97 – The low last night was 64 degrees. The high today at the RV was 75 degrees. On our drive the high was 84 degrees once we were away from the ocean. A very nice day! This morning it was really overcast, but by 10 a.m. it had burned off. We took advantage of the weather and took a long drive along the coast from our campground south, along the bottom of the peninsula, then heading north and west back to our campground – a big loop.

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Monday, July 24, 2023

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A LITTLE EXPLORING.

Day 96 – At 7 a.m. this morning it was 69 degrees out and quite overcast. Last night, it rained & thundered so hard that it woke us up. The girls are all sleeping now; only Pixie remains a little unsettled. As soon as she realizes we aren’t traveling again today, the suspicious look on her face will disappear.

Driving map, Burin Peninsula, 82 miles, 07/24/23
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Sunday, July 23, 2023

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A BETTER DRIVE; A BETTER DAY.

TRAVEL DAY

From:Jack’s Pond Park, Arnold’s Cove, NL.

To:Frenchman’s Cove Provincial Park, Frenchman’s Cove, NL.

Day 95 – The partying when on during the night. We were very glad to leave this morning for a different campground. Although since it was a Sunday and many people were also packing up to leave, it was still overcrowded. ATV’s began roaring by on the road right behind our site before 9 a.m. People were beginning to flock to the beach and a Jet Ski was doing tricks as we were packing up. Back on the TCH, a road that traditionally has been in good shape, we looked at each other and each breathed a sigh of relief.

119 miles (3:10) 65221-65340
Cumulative travels in the RV and car in Newfoundland from 05/16/2023 to 07/23/2023, 4,529 miles
Cumulative travels in the RV from 04/20/2023 to 07/23/2513, 2,394 miles, 62827-65340
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Saturday, July 22, 2023

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A VERY ROUGH & HILLY ROAD.

TRAVEL DAY

From: Bird Island Resort, St. Bride’s, NL.

To: Jack’s Pond Park, Arnold’s Cove, NL.

Day 94 – It was 68 degrees and partly cloudy with some sun at 7:15 a.m. this morning. There are two ways we could travel to our next destination – one up the western side of the peninsula to the TCH-1, the shorter but rougher road; or the other choice was to back track up the eastern side of the peninsula to the TCH-1, going back past the previous place we stayed to get to he TCH-1. Both roads badly need work in places, and in addition to the very bad road conditions on the western side, there are several really big hills to climb and descend.

81 miles (2:35) 65140-65221
Cumulative travels in the RV and car in Newfoundland from 05/16/2023 to 07/22/2023, 4,407 miles
Cumulative travels in the RV from 04/20/2023 to 07/22/2023, 2,394 miles, 62827-65221
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Friday, July 21, 2023

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A SHORTER DRIVE.

Day 93 – It rained last night and it was cooler this morning, 61 degrees. Too foggy again for a birdwatching trip to Cape St. Mary’s, we hung around the RV until after lunch. The wind had decreased and at least here, the fog had lifted somewhat. Then we went out for a drive south and east with a plan to stop and check out the fog status at the Cape.

Driving map, Cape Shore area, 55 miles, 07/21/23
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Thursday, July 20, 2023

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CONGRATULATIONS BENNY & KELSEY AND WELCOME TO LITTLE HARRISON! 7/18/2023!

Day 92 – It was so foggy and humid that we’re having a difficult time keeping the RV dry (and ultimately mold-free). The high temperature yesterday was 71 degrees & the low last night was 67, but the dense fog remains. We’ve had gusty winds the whole time during our stay in St. Bride’s. The wind blows the moisture from the fog into the open windows and we have to walk around with a rag and keep drying everything off.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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SEABIRDS IN THE FOG.

Day 91 – Well, we take that back. There occasionally is a weak signal here. It must come and go with the fog, because right now, the fog is truly here. Last night it was so thick, all we could see was this small parking lot. Today, more of the same. It’s been cool & windy, too. I don’t know how many birds we’ll see if this keeps up! (It’s still a lot better than this awful heat wave many of you are experiencing., so we aren’t complaining.)

Driving map, St. Brides area, 21 miles, 07/19/23
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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UP IN THE HILLS & DOWN TO THE WATER.

TRAVEL DAY

From: The Wilds Resort & RV Park, off of Route 90/Salmonier Line, NL.

To: Bird Island Resort, St. Bride’s, NL.

Day 90 – We’re traveling from one peninsula to another again. This one is called the Cape Shore Loop. The main attraction here, for us, is the Cape St. Mary’s Ecological Reserve, which is only a couple of miles from where we’ll be staying. At Cape St. Mary’s there is a vantage point that overlooks a magnificent sea stack which supports the third-largest breeding colony of Northern Gannets in North America.

58 miles (1:40) 65082-65140
Cumulative travels in the RV and car in Newfoundland from 05/16/2023 to 07/18/2023, 4,095 miles
Cumulative travels in the RV from 04/20/2023 to 07/18/2023, 2,313 miles, 62827-65140
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