triumphgal

I awoke at a reasonable time and got myself ready for a day with Delores. I’m sad that Nancy had to work and be on duty for her grands or she would have joined us.

As I was laying in bed checking my Fb there was a live stream from Alan Doyle from the top of Signal Hill. He had his dog with him and was letting us all know what was upcoming.. i met him last time i was here while he was out walking his dog. Seemed a nice way to start my day.

I had an idea so I searched all things Canada to find this!

the first I will admit caused me to do an ostrich maneuver (head in the sand) and the second pleased me.

First stop was to pick up Delores. What a cool design, detached Jelly Bean houses! I respected her privacy and didn’t take pictures but let me tell you, I could live in Terry’s kitchen!

We went for breakfast at Bagel Café and sat in the booth beside the table Ashlée and I had shared. It is a delightful quirky spot with to die for food! I had Townie Tountons which are just bigger and more loaded than usual.

As we were leaving the restaurant I realized we hadn’t remembered to get change and go back and plug the meter. Yay my souvenir of SJ is a $30 parking ticket!

Oh well, I was on the search for a labradorite necklace so we popped into The Tickle Trunk qand had great success. Picked up a few treats while I was there as well.

the picture doesn’t do it justicethese chocolate bars, however, have a language of their own!

Next stop was a mission to accomplish for my friend, Sarah, Check!

Oh the poor bamboozled old gent who kindly moved aside so I could grab the shot.

Next we headed out to Cape Spear, the Eastern most point in North America. So much had changed since I was there last including the lack of snow but the wind was strong And the hikes up were long.

#TGTWMC I brought my The Tin Woman mug from the show I was in last Fall see the Captain’s profile in the rock?

A kind French speaking tourist took a lovely shot or two for us. o

That is Signal Hill in the distance. We most enjoyed the peek at life back then when we went up inside the lighthouse.

We were headed back into town when I spotted this and thought of my friends Jim and Harriet. Problem was we were already stuck in a construction line so I went through it, did a u-turn, took the picture and u-turned back into the line, all to the amusement of the Flagger. 

As we came toward town again we noticed a fire which Was reported as a forest fire and we watched an airplane circling regularly over our heads the next while. Good thing rain is forecast.

As we headed up Signal Hill I thought to take a picture of the space I believe to have been my friends Mom’s home.

I realize now that I did not take any pictures for a bit but I was reeling from the news that a dear friend has a month to live and she was the one who had always said she would consider going to England with me. Tough to swallow but she would be pissed if I did’t have the best time. So, in the Life is too f’n short category I dedicate the rest of this trip to her and hope her son, Reid shares it with her.

We went through the interpretation centre at Signal Hill which was very informative, especially the movie, bought some screech filled chocolates and headed on our way.

As we passed by these beauties I was told they are called the three sisters as a man built them and an extra for his three daughters. They have been sitting empty for years due to some toxic issue. I hope someone restores these lovely homes.

Next stop was a quick visit to Quidi Vidi to visit the brewery and pick up some Iceberg beer in the cobalt blue bottles. Apparently they had put a call out for people to return the bottles rather than recycle as they were running short! The current batch wasn’t ready so we had to go to a Sobey’s to pick some up. Air miles on booze, I’m ok with that.

I was honestly sorry (wink) to tell them the first bottles I bought were now in BC and these ones were going to the UK.

Next stop was to drop my car at the Airbnb so we could walk to dinner and imbibe without risk.

We both agreed that we needed to try ‘the best fish and chips in town’ at The Duke of Duckworth. The walk was lovely, the fish and chips were delish ( we ordered battered for her and pan fried for me and swapped out a piece each, they were equally fabulous) and the atmosphere is lovely with drink specials on the regular.

We did pop In to Erin’s with intention to hang but it was nearly empty and too hot. Shame, that. Next stop was O’Reilly’s for a few and then we called dear Terry to come get us.

We thankfully didn’t burn the place down with Delores’s ratty old charger cable.

Last stop of the evening was at the spot Terry Fox dipped his foot in the ocean and began his run across the country. Unfortunately the shipyard docks have been built there since so there is no ocean access but I remember him fondly and his legacy is large.

Got dropped off back at Charlottes, organized my clothes for take-off and ended up sitting and having a lovely visit with her over a glass of her homemade wine.. I was so fortunate to choose her spot which turned out to be a place I’d create for my own self.

Now it’s 10:50 and I am setting an alarm for 2:30am to get ready to head out. The sky has opened up and listening to the rain pouring down I am grateful it held off for my visit and will hopefully put out the forest fire!

Thank you for the hospitality, I hope to be back!

Oh, yeah, this was our day… only wish Nancy had been there

Goodnight!