Luxury getaways to the ocean's edge
I think this is probably the sweetest Budding Saturday picture Bud Vincent has ever sent me! He says it’s a baby spotted sandpiper, a bird that frequents the shoreline constantly. I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen a baby one before – I think I’d remember a face that cute!
These lovely ladies make up the Avalon Artist Group (TAG). Since we have this great platform in the blog, sometimes we’re given the opportunity to share news about upcoming events. We’re happy to share this upcoming Gala Art Show and Sale with you – looks like fun times coupled with lots of talent. Please read below for more.
THE AVALON ARTIST GROUP (TAAG)
IS PARTNERING WITH
THE HOLYROOD SQUID FESTIVAL
IN HOSTING A
GALA ART SHOW AND SALE
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JULY 19 – 21 , 2013
THE HAT / VELVET HORN
HOLYROOD,
FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTION : 7 – 9 PM
SATURDAY : NOON – 7 PM
SUNDAY : NOON – 5 PM
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SHOWCASING MORE THEN 260 RUNNING FEET OF ARTISTIC INTRIGUE
FROM 24 OF LOCAL ARTISTS
A FEW EVENT HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE :
WORKS IN OIL, ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOR, AND PEN / INK
RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHY
SCULPTURED FABRIC FIGURINES
ART DEMO’S AT 30 MINUTE INTERVALS
SILENT AUCTION
MANY DOOR PRIZES
Free admission
For more information call Rosemary at 709-229-0639
Now for something totally different – a pot of chickens! Joe Friday got this great shot at The Doctor’s House. We really are an animal sanctuary!
Mike and Gloria, who had been in the Blueberry for three weeks, came to tour The Doctor’s House. Needless to say, we spent time with the ponies. Here they are with Bridie – Joe Friday’s pony. Needless to say, it was a fun day, and everyone enjoyed the Inn, and the ponies Gloria kept saying that all she could say was ‘aaaahhh.’ I told her that it was appropriate since our tag line is ‘open your eyes and say aaahhh!.’
Butterflies have a special meaning to me and to anyone who was lucky enough to know my brother, Jack. That’s why I love these pictures from our friend Bud Vincent, and why I’m happy to share them on this beautiful Sunday. 
Love this shot from Bud Vincent, who often gives us beautiful Newfoundland photography for our Saturday blog posts. Seems fitting for us, as between getting The Doctor’s House up and operational, and with the Shag It Cafe and Gift Shop opening soon, this summer really has been about getting our ducks in a row!
Mike has been working for us at The Doctor’s House, and doing fantastic work, despite being wrecked by allergies (with so many flowers, it’s probably not the best place to work if you have them!). It was a beautiful day that he took his lunch break outside. It was so gorgeous we all should have joined him!
Here is Clifford cutting hay with a scythe on the side of the road in Green’s Harbour for Misty, his pony. This was a common sight back when I rambled the hillsides of Torbay.
Now it is a rare thing indeed, kept alive by very few – those with romantic ways who love the past.
We’re in the middle of one of our favourite parts of the summer – the capelin’s rolling in! Any Newfoundlander will know what this means, but many from away might not have heard of the tradition. Every year, capelin – little fish about 20 cm long – come into shore to spawn. Hundreds or millions of the little guys flop right at the shore, making them easy pickings. You can literally reach your hands in anywhere and be guaranteed to pull up a few. People will come from all over to get their bucket-full. We use them for eating of course – I love them on a barbecue, and they were certainly an important staple when we were growing up. People also use them as fertilizer.
It’s a particularly fun activity to share with children – it’s a great way to pass on Newfoundland traditions, and trust me – kids will love fishing with their hands! I asked some of our staff and friends to take some pictures to share with you.
Danielle works for us at The Doctor’s House. They’re obviously starting the tradition early with their little one, Liam!
Leeann helps Joe out at the cottages. She sent these pictures of her cousins Sabrina and Isabelle, and of her dad. It’s great to see families keeping this tradition alive across the generations!
What can I say – I’m a ladies man! Now that summer’s here I have lots more guests to play with – I couldn’t be happier! I hope everyone had a great Canada Day Long Weekend!