Awesome ocean

What a great weekend we had celebrating Christa Starkes marriage to Matthew Nicholls. We had the privelege of hosting Matthew's parents, Adam Tuck and Heather DeHann. In addition, we met some of Matthew's friends who all made the weekend a special time. Christa looked beautiful, and we enjoyed having the wedding party here while the deck was used for photos.

Today we are enjoying great weather, sun, -5 degrees with the ocean dressed out in a spectacular blue, and the ice ringing the granite rocks creating a magnificent effect. We feel very blessed to enjoy this spot and these wonderful people.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

The sun rises late but spectacularly! But the warmth at this time of year comes from the fantastic hospitality and gatherings that extend from Christmas Eve through to January 7th which is called "Old Christmas" here in Newfoundland.

We have had the pleasure of sharing wonderful meals and families in the area. The Hoyles (there are 9 children) entertained us often, punctuated by lovely times with the Janes, the Shepherds.

We also hosted a New Year's Eve potluck. Eighteen of us gathered for supper that was followed by dancing at the hall of the Society of United Fishermen.

Now the Christmas decorations are all down and the fine weather that El Nino brought is cooling down. Welcome winter, the wood's in and the fire is lit.