April - Spring is in the Air!

March came in like a lion and went out like a lamb! The old adage came true for us here in Marystown this year. It was one of the easier winters in years with not too much snow or cold weather. I only had to take my snowblower out twice this winter which is the lowest number of times in the dozen years since I've had it.

Spring has come and the temperatures are warming up somewhat but with some wind. That is particularly true here on the south coast of Newfoundland. I am looking forward to getting out for a round of golf in a couple of weeks. The course is almost ready to go but I think I will wait for some nice weather.

We are still in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic but here in Newfoundland we are doing fairly well with few cases being reported - the ones that we do have are pretty much all the result of domestic or international travel. Contact tracing is very good here in our province mainly due to the small number of people I would guess. Kudos to the Department of Health for their efforts in keeping the pandemic at bay. I guess residents are to be congratulated for doing their part as well by following the provincial health department guidelines.

The vaccine program is in full swing and all those over 70 have been vaccinated with the 65 - 69 age group now getting appointments. Both Gladys and I have our appointments for Thursday April 22 at 6:00pm. Looking forward to getting the vaccine. 

Not much other news to report here. We have a lot of freedom here in our province in that we can go out to dinner or go to church following certain guidelines. Hopefully things will improve over the next few months. There is a possibility of the Atlantic bubble opening in early May as there aren't many active cases. Hopefully it stays that way.

Just over 3 weeks ago Gladys and I took a little trip around the Boot one day from Marystown to Lamaline on to Grand Bank and back home. We did stop for supper at Grannys in Grand Bank. I had a feed of cod tongues while Gladys chose the turkey dinner. Worth the trip there if you get back home this year! Check out the few photos we took along the way. Enjoy!

All the best to everyone and stay safe.

Cheers

Barry

These are the wind mills between St. Lawrence & Lawn.

This is a heap of kelp between Lawn and Lord's Cove someone has for his garden.

Point aux Gaul taken from near the Allen's Island lighthouse.

The Allen's Island Lighthouse!

Photo of beautiful Morgan's Island just off Lamaline.

Photo of St. Pierre et Miquelon in the distance.