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Post by Ginnie on Jul 26, 2012 2:22:07 GMT
Pics from our trip!  MG is NOT in Disneyland!  Panoramic shot from Signal Hill in St. John's  MG wanted to bring home this old British cannon used to fight the French in the 1760's. I had to convince him that it wouldn't fit in my flight baggage  Ontop Signal Hill - we where in the clouds!  Another Panoramic shot from Signal Hill - on the left is Cabot Tower. BTW Marconi sent the first wireless message across the Atlantic from Signal Hill in 1901.   Wife to MG "If you don't behave I'm throwing you over the railing!"  Shot from Mountain overlooking Topsail.  Another one from atop  and another...    Me in front of "Topsail Falls" on my brother's property.  closer to the falls...  View from the deck of my brother's house. BTW this is the house I grew up in.  |
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Post by weepete on Jul 26, 2012 8:59:32 GMT
Beautiful images Ginnie. Such a picturesque landscape.
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Post by penny on Jul 26, 2012 10:04:56 GMT
Looks like your having a great time Ginnie.
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Post by Minnie Ginnie on Jul 26, 2012 14:31:00 GMT
scary time on "gibbets hill"
legend goes that when the bodies of the criminals were taken down from the gibbet they were put in a barrel and rolled down the cliff where they landed in dead man's pond
ginnie told me they stopped doing that in 1834
wheeeeeewww
i want that cannon
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Post by Catherine on Jul 28, 2012 11:41:34 GMT
The Realm of All Vibrania is DELIGHTED that the furthest flung Colony of Topsail is SO very beautiful - we knew it would be. You must behave MG and let Sir Gin Ginnie McGinster relax and have the most wonderful time.
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Post by Ginnie on Jul 29, 2012 23:26:04 GMT
This a sombre yet interesting post. These are pics from the local Catholic graveyard. There used to be a church here but its been torn down. I have many relatives here, including cousins, uncles, aunts, grandfather and greatgrandfather and greatgrandmother. What I thought interesting was that a lot of the graves had little Union Jacks flying beside them, on a little white cross with a poppy in the centre. I realized that these are on graves of the war veterans.     This little wooden cross is incribed "Baby Parsons" and has a few toys on it:  "In Memory of Edward Carroll, A native of Callan, Kilkenny, Ireland, Oct. 20, 1871, Aged 90 years" There were many graves of Irishman in this cemetary. This area was settled mostly by Irish Catholics in the 1800's. Surnames such as O'Brien and Kelly are common here even today.  |
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Post by Ginnie on Jul 29, 2012 23:31:29 GMT
This one's for you Tk - my cousin's "dugs". They are a husky-shepherd mix, and four months old. Both girls. Sisters, too.  |
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Post by penny on Jul 29, 2012 23:38:42 GMT
Any idea why the church was knocked down, Ginnie? The cemetery looks like it has just sprung up out of nowhere without a church beside it. Are you home from your trip now?
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Post by Catherine on Jul 30, 2012 6:32:18 GMT
This one's for you Tk - my cousin's "dugs". They are a husky-shepherd mix, and four months old. Both girls. Sisters, too.  |
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Post by Catherine on Jul 30, 2012 6:35:24 GMT
It is odd, not to have the church there anymore but what a beautiful slightly wild cemetary; they are the most atmospheric of places and there's always at least one inscription that leaves you moved or gives food for thought. Lovely post, thanks, Ginnie karma
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Post by Ginnie on Jul 30, 2012 21:29:49 GMT
It is odd, not to have the church there anymore but what a beautiful slightly wild cemetary; they are the most atmospheric of places and there's always at least one inscription that leaves you moved or gives food for thought. Lovely post, thanks, Ginnie karma The church was torn down because another, bigger one was built down the road. |
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Post by Ginnie on Jul 30, 2012 21:35:48 GMT
Panoramic view of the three waterfalls in Topsail. They are all on my brother's property (the old homestead).   Black and White puddings!  |
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Post by penny on Jul 30, 2012 22:09:45 GMT
Great photos again, Ginnie. Your brother's land looks beautiful with the waterfalls in it. It must be a land that's a fair old size. More photos when you can please! It's great to see other peoples holidays.
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Post by Ginnie on Jul 30, 2012 22:24:32 GMT
Downtown St. John's harbour Notice the sign on the business at the extreme left, "A. Harvey"  |
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Post by Catherine on Jul 31, 2012 6:00:04 GMT
This one's for you Tk - my cousin's "dugs". They are a husky-shepherd mix, and four months old. Both girls. Sisters, too. More for Diesil, really - he has two cute pin ups now!!  |
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Post by Catherine on Jul 31, 2012 6:05:15 GMT
No wonder you were so excited about going back to Topsail Colony the Furthest Flung in the Realm of All Vibrania; it's beautiful and there's the added joy of spending time with the family too, perfect, Sir Gin, just perfect.
I reckon Topsail Halley's Falls has got Niagra knocked into a cocked hat!! There's just something magical about waterfalls.
Sign for A. Harvey.......but no sign of Minnie Ginnie!!! Is he back on the naughty step? Or did you leave him on Gibbet's Hill to teach him a lesson?
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Post by Catherine on Jul 31, 2012 6:07:38 GMT
Yummy on the black pudding, not so keen on the white.......but tomato ketchup!!!!! ? BROWN sauce with black pudding BROWN!!!!! ;D
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Post by Catherine on Aug 2, 2012 6:16:19 GMT
What a fabulous place for you guys to be raised - almost like living in an Enid Blyton book - The Stranger on Signal Hill" "Five Go To Topsail" "Minnie Ginnie Runs Amok at Halley Falls" ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Ginnie on Aug 4, 2012 2:07:37 GMT
I'm back! More pics and stuff to come...
meanwhile... Minnie Ginnie "escaped" when we were passing by George St. in St. John's...
George street is renowned - a small one way streets filled with bars and pubs on both sides and even on the second and third stories. I'm very frustrated and hoping that someone will be mailing him back to me.
That little scamp!
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Post by penny on Aug 4, 2012 8:00:26 GMT
Pleased that your wife and yourself are back home safe and sound. Naughty MG, goodness knows what sort of a mess he's in by now, he will have lots to tell us all when he gets back anyway.
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Post by Catherine on Aug 4, 2012 10:21:50 GMT
Welcome home Sir Gin, glad you're both back, safe and sound, more pics would be fantastic, thanks
As for Minnie Ginnie, well, there's just no knowing what he'll be up to now - I'm very much afraid he'll be the worse for drink, at the very least!!
I do hope that he posts on here that he's ok and coming home soon, he is SO naughty!!
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Post by Ginnie on Aug 4, 2012 14:43:29 GMT
Hmmm... I was sent this pic today by the RCMP in Newfoundland. They asked me if he did or not live at my address. After taking about five minutes to decide, I told the officer that yes, indeed, he lived here. They will be sending him out by post tomorrow. I could have used UPS and he'd be here sooner, but I was in no rush! There will be a loooooooooooong conversation when he arrives...  |
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Post by Ginnie on Aug 4, 2012 14:46:40 GMT
At Cape Spear - the most easterly point in North America.  |
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Post by Catherine on Aug 5, 2012 8:21:25 GMT
Cape Spear looks a bit fresh and breezy!!
Thank GOODNESS for the Mounties getting their man!!! I just hope they realise what a slippery little feller Minnie Ginnie can be!!
Thanks again Sir Gin Ginnie McGinster, Honorary Scot of Topsail Colony, no wonder Topsail is held so dear to you, stunning.
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Post by Ginnie on Aug 5, 2012 20:24:45 GMT
Maggie welcomes us home from our trip!
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