Patience
Monday, August 14, 2006
I awoke to the drumming of rain pounding the tent. Southwest winds were predicted to become strong and thus I chose to stay put.
I visited Upper Ferry and had breakfast at Joe's Cafe with Bernie Howgate before he continued on to Port Aux Basques to promote the sales of his books on his adventures, including his around the world 8 year cycling adventure, his Labrador adventure, his kayaking adventure along the lower North Shore of the St. Lawrence River and his kayaking adventure around Newfoundland. He's a colourful character and it was very interesting for me to meet another circumnavigator of the Rock.
I spent the afternoon reading and relaxing. I'm trying to use my land time as beneficially as possile. Today I chose to rest and take it easy so I'll have energy to try and push to Isle Aux Morts in one long paddle of about 60 km.
I received a supper invitation from Susy Worzencraft and Jack Quinn on his 35 foot sailboat. We laughed and shared tales of adbventure. They have circumnavigated Newfoundland by sailboat this summer and had a great adventure also. Susy "screeched" me. I sat on the rear deck watching the sunset in the company of some really fun people. Thanks to Susy and Jack.
I'm still camped on the lawn of Craig and Nancy Collier. Thanks to this wonderful couple who celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary today.
And strong southwesterly winds are predicted for tomorrow. Patience is a virtue!
I visited Upper Ferry and had breakfast at Joe's Cafe with Bernie Howgate before he continued on to Port Aux Basques to promote the sales of his books on his adventures, including his around the world 8 year cycling adventure, his Labrador adventure, his kayaking adventure along the lower North Shore of the St. Lawrence River and his kayaking adventure around Newfoundland. He's a colourful character and it was very interesting for me to meet another circumnavigator of the Rock.
I spent the afternoon reading and relaxing. I'm trying to use my land time as beneficially as possile. Today I chose to rest and take it easy so I'll have energy to try and push to Isle Aux Morts in one long paddle of about 60 km.
I received a supper invitation from Susy Worzencraft and Jack Quinn on his 35 foot sailboat. We laughed and shared tales of adbventure. They have circumnavigated Newfoundland by sailboat this summer and had a great adventure also. Susy "screeched" me. I sat on the rear deck watching the sunset in the company of some really fun people. Thanks to Susy and Jack.
I'm still camped on the lawn of Craig and Nancy Collier. Thanks to this wonderful couple who celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary today.
And strong southwesterly winds are predicted for tomorrow. Patience is a virtue!
5 Comments:
For those of you, like myself, who were wondering, Screech http://www.newfoundlandandlabrador.com/history/screech.asp
Could be worse ways to pass the time of day.
http://www.newfoundlandandlabrador.com/history/screech.asp
Hi Wendy,
Just wanted to say hi and let you know that you have many supporters across the province who are rooting for you as your journey nears the end.
I know you will savour the coming hours on the water. You've had an incredible adventure and you've shared it so well with us.
Hope you're wearing a big smile,
Neil
So it was you! Sunday night I heard this unholy sound that seemed to come from, well yes - from the Codroy area. "What the cripes was that ungodly screech?" I cried. Ha! Welcome Honarary Newfoundlander! Long may your big jib draw (or big wing blade). Drink it all in.
Patsy
In 1986 I got screeched in at some odd Western-themed bar in St. John's, but I don't remember much past the first tray of "warm-up" shooters...
God I love that town.
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