Thanks for the Hospitality

Hi Ron; Just a note to tell all Newfoundlanders how much we appreciate them. My wife, Dorothy, and I have been married for 63 years, and have visited your grand province since 1987. Spent many summers travelling all over Newfoundland. Met some of the friendliest people on Earth. We enjoyed every minute of it. Our…

Newfoundlanders In High Places

Does anyone know how many Newfoundlanders have been working on the New World Trade Center in NYC? Names? I read some years ago that Newfoundlanders and Indians (I forget which ones) work on all high-rise buildings like that. I remember this was in the NJ papers when one was lost building the Verrazano Narrows Bridge….

Bolt of Excitement

March 24, 2012 Go Bolts!! I live in Tampa Bay, where Teddy Purcell is the toast of the “Bolt” fans- reporters on the TV, and in the Tampa Bay Times too (finally). I knew he could if given a chance – now he has the chance. A few minutes ago, I saw him score a…

Longest Love Story – Harry and Florie French

My very good friends (more like family) and neighbors, Harry and Florie French met on Bell Island, where Harry worked as an electrician at the iron mine. They were married 57 years ago this December 30/09.   Submitted By: Mike Coachman