Another great Newfie Picnic was held in Lisbon, Maine on July 26 at the home of Steve and Daphne Izer.”It is like a mini visit to Newfoundland” as described by Anne Griffith, formerly of Merasheen Island, now living in Masachusetts. This event has become more special and bigger with each passing year.We really show our…
When our grandson was 6 years old, I was explaining to him about his Newfoundland heritage. I told him his Nan is all Newfie, his dad is half Newfie and he is one quarter Newfie. He thought about it for a few seconds, then he asked me “how old will I be when I am…
When our grandson was 6 years old, I was explaining to him about his Newfoundland heritage. I told him his Nan is all Newfie, his dad is half Newfie and he is one quarter Newfie. He thought about it for a few seconds, then he asked me “how old will I be when I am…
The Newfie Picnic in Maine has been ongoing for 30 plus years, but this year’s event on July 27 was by far the biggest ever with over 100 folks coming from nine states and three provinces. Each year it becomes “more special” because it brings more and more Newfoundlanders together who are away from home….
The mummers were a big hit at the third annual Newfoundland Day at Poland Spring Resort, Maine. They danced all around and everyone loved it. Once again this fun event was a huge success with Newfoundlanders taking part from all over New England as well as wannabes. There was lots of laughter, fun, Jiggs’ dinner…
Tom Emery of Lewiston, Maine gets screeched in by native Newfoundlander, Daphne Izer. Tom was among the lucky five to become Honorary Newfoundlanders at the Third Annual Newfoundland Day in Poland Spring, Maine on June 1. Newfoundlanders came from all over New England and New Brunswick to enjoy this fun event. Submitted By: Daphne…
Jordan Izer gets an ugly stick lesson from native Newfoundlander, Catherine Woodburn formerly of Ferryland. Catherine now lives in Cape Cod, MA. Jordan is the grandson of Daphne Izer (Adams of Sunnyside). Submitted By: Daphne Izer
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Petty Harbour. Our meal at Chafe’s Landing restaurant was superb. Our eight-year-old grandson loved being around the boats and the water. Submitted By: Daphne Izer
Jordan Izer of Turner, Maine caught this big old codfish while on vacation here this summer visiting his Nan (Adams) Izer’s family. Submitted By: Daphne Izer
Jordan Izer of Turner, Maine climbed the mountain in Twillingate and was proud of it. His Nan, Daphne (Adams) Izer formerly of Sunnyside loved the view from the top. This hike is behind the Hillside B & B. Submitted By: Daphne Izer
