wmw999 2,446 #1 August 18, 2016 We're touring the Maritimes right now; been here a couple of weeks, here a couple more. Newfoundland right now (NL is awesome -- well worth coming to). No skydiving this trip -- nearly all the DZ's are west of where we're heading. But some high points are posted, including a lovely Nova Scotia wine. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #2 August 19, 2016 Love the moose pic esp. I've never seen one in the wild myself. Next time put your pretty smile in those pics too, maybe next to the glass of wine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #3 August 19, 2016 wmw999 We're touring the Maritimes right now; been here a couple of weeks, here a couple more. Newfoundland right now (NL is awesome -- well worth coming to). No skydiving this trip -- nearly all the DZ's are west of where we're heading. But some high points are posted, including a lovely Nova Scotia wine. Wendy P. OMG you found Bullwinkle..... Was Rocky hangin with him?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackwallace 3 #4 August 19, 2016 did you go to the hooker museum in Nova Scotia?U only make 2 jumps: the first one for some weird reason and the last one that you lived through. The rest are just filler. scr 316 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hackish 8 #5 August 19, 2016 Jackwallace: Where is the hooker museum? I haven't visited "The Rock" yet even though I grew up on the east coast. Did you kiss a cod and drink some Newfoundland Screech? I just love the accent of the newfies. -Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #6 August 19, 2016 JohnMitchell Love the moose pic esp. I've never seen one in the wild myself. Next time put your pretty smile in those pics too, maybe next to the glass of wine. I've had a VERY close encounter with a pair of mooses (meeses??? lol) a few years ago. We were canoeing in the Laurentians in QC, and as we went around a bend in a river, this pair of mooses was drinking in the shallows... We must have been 10 feet from them at most. They weren't being aggressive, but we still backed away slowly... Lemme tell you: an adult moose is big, but they are even bigger when you're "kneeling" on the water at their feet...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moosie 0 #7 August 20, 2016 Love the pics! I've only ever been to British Columbia in Canada. I'm partial to the moose. But that makes sense for me . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 August 20, 2016 bloody hell they're a bit stinggie with the wine, they only use 4 grapes is that even a thimble full You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,446 #9 August 20, 2016 Yesterday we did the Viking/Norsemen site. An absolute high point for me. It's extremely well done; the park guide was one of the children who used to play on the "Indian mounds" before it was identified. He remembers before there was power up there (they had a battery powered console radio that was reserved for hockey), and when a trip to the bigger town 10 or so miles away was huge because of the lack of roads. He was one of the young adults who worked on the site in the early 70's, and has been a guide since, along with building rowboats in the winter. The perfect (talkative) local to tell us about the site. I cannot recommend this highly enough. The wine was delicious; four skins is just enough . We might make it as far as dildo run provincial park tonight . Haven't had fish and brewis yet (the fish plant was out), but it's in the plans. Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphid 0 #10 August 20, 2016 wmw999 We might make it as far as dildo run provincial park tonight Wendy P. Well, if you're doing that, be sure to enjoy Dildo Arm. I suppose Come By Chance can't be far behind? http://www.townofcomebychance.ca/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dildo_Island Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #11 August 20, 2016 Remster I've had a VERY close encounter with a pair of mooses (meeses??? lol) a few years ago. We were canoeing in the Laurentians in QC, and as we went around a bend in a river, this pair of mooses was drinking in the shallows... We must have been 10 feet from them at most. They weren't being aggressive, but we still backed away slowly... Lemme tell you: an adult moose is big, but they are even bigger when you're "kneeling" on the water at their feet... I've heard that hippos, big water loving animals that eat only plants, are the most dangerous animals to man in Africa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #12 August 22, 2016 JohnMitchell ***I've had a VERY close encounter with a pair of mooses (meeses??? lol) a few years ago. We were canoeing in the Laurentians in QC, and as we went around a bend in a river, this pair of mooses was drinking in the shallows... We must have been 10 feet from them at most. They weren't being aggressive, but we still backed away slowly... Lemme tell you: an adult moose is big, but they are even bigger when you're "kneeling" on the water at their feet... I've heard that hippos, big water loving animals that eat only plants, are the most dangerous animals to man in Africa. They are, hands down, the meanest motherfuckers you'll ever have the misfortune to confront in their habitat."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #13 August 26, 2016 Quote mooses (meeses??? lol) Moose. 1 moose, 5 moose. 1 fish, 5 fish. Damn frenchies. Wendy, Are you going to make it to Perce rock? Some beautiful parts to our east coast! Enjoy the Newfie hospitality, some of the friendliest people around! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,446 #14 August 26, 2016 No to Perce Rock (we just kind of drove through Gaspe; it's another trip). Today we went to Cape St Mary's at the south end of Newdoundland's Avalon peninsula. It has the largest gannet population in Newfoundland, and you can sit on an adjoining hillside about 100 yards away. It was stunning, and fabulous. More than made up for the asshole in the park last night who kept his very loud generator on until who knows when . But this was the first generator annoyance in a month, with about 50% sites where a generator is a possibility (i.e. Without services). Back to NS tomorrow; they've been under a hiking ban because they're so dry, I just hope it's rained in the last couple of weeks. Then home. Life is good Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 318 #15 August 29, 2016 [snicker] "4 skins" [snort] See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,446 #16 August 30, 2016 Just bought two more bottles Wendy P. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdD 1 #17 August 30, 2016 It rained here in NS, no campfire ban after 2pm.Life is ez On the dz Every jumper's dream 3 rigs and an airstream Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #18 August 30, 2016 wmw999 Just bought two more bottles Wendy P. You really enjoy some good 4skins, I see.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #19 August 30, 2016 Why can't you hike cuz it's dry ? I understand campfires...geezsmile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #20 August 30, 2016 jumpwallyWhy can't you hike cuz it's dry ? I understand campfires...geez Because wild fires can spread faster than you think, given the right wind. Anybody out there hiking can get caught in no-man's land and not be able to outrun it."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #21 September 1, 2016 I was born and raised in Gander. Went to school in St John's. Mom would have you over for tea if you dropped by - she's still in Gander Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,446 #22 September 1, 2016 Oh my. We did spend the night in Gander (ate at Bistro on Roe), lovely town, though the road work made driving a little rough. The aviation museum, with its own Beech, PBY, and all the early aviation stuff, as well as the ATC conversations with pilots on 9/11, was an absolute keeper. Loved it. Maybe tea next time. Would have been interesting, though. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #23 September 1, 2016 Did you see the picture in the museum of Fidel Castro riding the toboggan? That was my toboggan - no shit. Comical that Gander has a 'Bistro'. Ches's Fish n Chips is more like the speed there. Great restaurant at Sinbad's Hotel, pretty classy and expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #24 September 1, 2016 tkhayes Fidel Castro riding the toboggan? That was my toboggan - no shit. Now that needs the back story told! Even if it would brand you as some kinda pinko Commie prevert in some circles, for aiding and abetting Fidel in enjoying a winter's day... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphid 0 #25 September 1, 2016 pchapman*** Fidel Castro riding the toboggan? That was my toboggan - no shit. Now that needs the back story told! Even if it would brand you as some kinda pinko Commie prevert in some circles, for aiding and abetting Fidel in enjoying a winter's day... C'mon TK, I second Peter's motion! John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
