On August 23rd, 2024, Ernie Lockyer (77 yo) returned to his childhood home on Isle Valen, Placentia Bay during a trip to Newfoundland after years away living in Calgary Alberta. He brought with him a copy of Downhome magazine, from July 2024. He has been a fan and subscriber for years. and after seeing so…
Fourth Beach, near Rock Harbour, Placentia Bay, is a breathtaking place where the massive fury of the ocean can be enjoyed up close and safely. It has been one of my ‘happy places’ through the years as I have enjoyed its majesty in all seasons and weather conditions. The challenge on this day was getting…
Our Annual Tibbs eve boat run to surrounding communities. Submitted By: Lori Butler
Our whole family went to my sister and husband’s cabin (Juanita and Gerald Ducey) for a night during the May 24th weekend. It was abnormally hot for that weekend as we are accustomed to cold, wet weather, even snow for this weekend. My brother Bill (2nd from the left) found this patch of snow by…
All of us girls had to capture the moment too! Not too often anyone can say they sat in the snow with their shorts on! (L-R: Tonia Murphy, Juanita Ducey, Corina Rennie, Lillian Rennie) Submitted By: Tonia Murphy
Just thought I’d drop you a note concerning a question on page 17 of your March (2013) issue. I can honestly tell you they are weights used on a beam. This is a type of weighing scale used for weighing salt fish when they used to pack salt fish in barrels to ship out to…
Taken on January 18, 2013 Submitted By: Larry Drover
After snow storm January 25, 2013 Submitted By: Larry Drover
Community of North Harbour, Placentia Bay. Submitted By: Larry Drover
After Snow Storm. January 25,2013. Submitted By: Larry Drover
