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Corpus Christi Church, Northern Bay (1 comments) What a beautiful church we are so lucky to have to attend
A church service visit for everyone I'd highly recommend
Its vibrant stained glass windows and shellacked wooden pews
The lovely alter for pictures a photographer would choose... click to read moreWhat a beautiful church we are so lucky to have to attend
A church service visit for everyone I'd highly recommend
Its vibrant stained glass windows and shellacked wooden pews
The lovely alter for pictures a photographer would choose
The old choir loft is stunning beyond compare
Sometimes when visiting I like to just sit up there and stare
The Stations of the Cross are the most detailed I've ever seen
Even the confessional boxes are very tranquil and serene
I love listening to the gifted choir singers and guitar players while sitting in the pew
During Christmas time the Nativity will spiritually move you
Corpus Christi Church is certainly close to my heart
Cold Plates for Sunday Supper (1 comments) Oh how I loved and miss having these
Thinking about them is just a tease
They were served at weddings back in the day
Putting them together was quite the display
They're still made and sold for charity affairs
Doesn't matter how ... click to read moreOh how I loved and miss having these
Thinking about them is just a tease
They were served at weddings back in the day
Putting them together was quite the display
They're still made and sold for charity affairs
Doesn't matter how much they cost, we don't care
The mustard and beet potato salad sure you knows
Rolled ham, turkey or roast beef, anything goes
A little bit of lettuce with sliced tomato on top
Sometimes nice with jelly fruit salad but just a drop
It's nice ended off with a nice cup of tea
And a nice little pudding but coffee for me
My Popeye The waters lay still as the motor runs to a subtle silence.
I see the shadows of two near the edge of the waters.
Nothing but sounds of oars.
When sounds of oars disappear, there is this hush.
When all becomes quiet as if the world has stopped turning, I hear in the distant echos from the hillside.
GERONIMO
The road now travels through our once silent getaway.
The hooks now draw rust upon the ... click to read moreThe waters lay still as the motor runs to a subtle silence.
I see the shadows of two near the edge of the waters.
Nothing but sounds of oars.
When sounds of oars disappear, there is this hush.
When all becomes quiet as if the world has stopped turning, I hear in the distant echos from the hillside.
GERONIMO
The road now travels through our once silent getaway.
The hooks now draw rust upon the kitchen drawers.
Change has come to this lonely pair, age has brought new beginnings.
But memories of our battles at this little pond which we call home and still do.
This little place I can't wait to visit, not with just any one person, but had to be my popeye.
Travels to the cabin, fighting with the bees in the little outhouse.
Whenever we meet we talk of what was and what will be.
I would brag as though I have caught the biggest fish, which I normally do.
My quality could never amount to quantity.
His quantity could feed many as he normally would do, kept enough for himself and shared with many.
I took this man to the range last year, I felt I was the better shot but I know he let me feel as though I was.
Today I sit here now staring at my screen knowing I could go on forever, but to me these always came best from him.
The cruisin' we did last year was great, I knew he loved it except I drive a van not a truck and I live in the city leaving us from stripping the trees of their leaves.
I was planning to go to Newfoundland this year to see my popeye, but could not .
I may still take this time I planned to go, to see where my popeye will forever lay to rest.
Just sit and talk of the times at our little pond and the many experiences we shared, chasing bears, calling out to moose, or even the hunt of the rats at the dump.
This draws my poem to an end but these words can go on foreveer, it's hard to type and stay strong so I say goodbye now to my popeye, but I will see you again, at our little pond in our little boat, but this time I choose the colour
Randy George Jr.
Grandson ... Hide full submission
Joined at the Heart A pillar of strength when you needed to be
Comforting hugs and a welcoming knee
Wise and invincible you were the best dad
You saw me through all the good times and the bad
You sheltered me from all manners of foe
Keeping me safe and watching me grow
And even when monsters came in the night
You always made everything turn out all right
You were a teacher without all the rules... click to read moreA pillar of strength when you needed to be
Comforting hugs and a welcoming knee
Wise and invincible you were the best dad
You saw me through all the good times and the bad
You sheltered me from all manners of foe
Keeping me safe and watching me grow
And even when monsters came in the night
You always made everything turn out all right
You were a teacher without all the rules
Instilling in me life's essential tools
You guided me along till I could stand on my own
Knowing one day I'd leave you alone
Life went by quickly and it didn't take long
Till the time had come for me to move on
But you always knew though we were apart
A dad and his daughter are joined at the heart
You were all that a father ever could be
And I love you, Dad, for the way you loved me
You live in my memories; they're all I have left
Of a wonderful father who was the best
I only get to cook it three times a year
But I'd love it every Sunday, if my parents were near
It's almost sinful it's that shockin' good
I savour every bite like you would
The cabbage, carrots and turnip + salt ... click to read moreI only get to cook it three times a year
But I'd love it every Sunday, if my parents were near
It's almost sinful it's that shockin' good
I savour every bite like you would
The cabbage, carrots and turnip + salt meat too
Blueberry pudding is some nice later with a brew
"Zest" sweet mustard pickles and beets are a must
And of course "Eversweet" or "Good Luck" on a bread crust
There was always custard and jelly at my house to finish off
The greatest of Newfoundland scoffs!
Poppy took me for a ride on the Quad today (1 comments) My Mom is a Newfie so that makes me half
When I tell people this, I always get a laugh
I love going there to visit usually once a year
When Mom tells me we're going, I always cheer
There's so much ... click to read moreMy Mom is a Newfie so that makes me half
When I tell people this, I always get a laugh
I love going there to visit usually once a year
When Mom tells me we're going, I always cheer
There's so much I love about visiting my Mom's home
Especially being able to go outside all day and roam
My Poppy will take me for a ride on the' Quad, I only have to say
My Mom says she's going to buy me my own one day
I say to my Mom, the next time we go to Newfoundland I want to do 'this'
She has a faraway look on her face because it's something that she will miss
She tells me stories of the freedom of growing up there
I know she loves and misses the fresh salty air
Maybe I'll get to spend a whole summer there one time
And have great memories like my Mom's that are all mine!
