October 1, 2011 Some things I remember doing as a child that my children or grandchildren will never experience: I lived at the front of Bell Island, and every day during the summer months (weather permitting, and sometimes not permitting!) we walked along the droke and went to the beach. The water - Conception Bay - was absolutely freezing, but after a time, we would finally get used to it, and spend the afternoon swimming. Sometimes we would jump off the wharf or some of the small boats tied near the wharf. After that, we would sit on the beach, wrapped in a blanket, and eat our lunch of buttered crackers and drink lemonade made from lemon crystals. Sometimes we walked back up the beach by the droke, or rode on the tramway car - it cost 5¢ for children and 10¢ for adults. That sure brings back lots of memories! My uncle was a blacksmith, so I often went down to the forge and watched him change the horseshoes on the horses. Very fascinating! Sincerely, Fran (Butler) Patey St. Anthony   Submitted By: NULL