tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post4586624568804897670..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: Reasons for Moving to Newfoundland (1) The BasicsWisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-52315753248489535172012-11-15T01:40:23.744-03:302012-11-15T01:40:23.744-03:30Murdoch:
Much the same as my clan felt about my mo...Murdoch:<br />Much the same as my clan felt about my move. Madness they said.<br />But I can honestly say it is the best thing that ever happened to me.<br />You can email me privately if you have further questions or need information, etc.<br />wisewebwomanatgmaildotcom<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-4580890099257337302012-11-15T01:38:20.410-03:302012-11-15T01:38:20.410-03:30S:
I hope you pay attention to the call!!
XO
WWWS:<br />I hope you pay attention to the call!!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-78046890751569655982012-11-13T19:48:19.347-03:302012-11-13T19:48:19.347-03:30I am moving to Newfoundland, & feel called her...I am moving to Newfoundland, & feel called here much as you did. I'm moving to Woody Point on the west side, surrounded by Gros Morne National Park. I'm so inspired by the landscape & the people. Many of my family & friends think that I've lost my senses, but I know that I've just found them!Murdoch Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-54733467183138246802011-12-29T23:11:28.795-03:302011-12-29T23:11:28.795-03:30Newfoundland is calling. I miss Ireland, but it se...Newfoundland is calling. I miss Ireland, but it seems easier to expat to Canada than to Ireland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-12604697596014061352010-07-23T14:44:04.284-02:302010-07-23T14:44:04.284-02:30Z:
Yes, they say here is one of the best places in...Z:<br />Yes, they say here is one of the best places in the world to motorcycle, I talked to a group from Mississipi who come here every single year to take advantage of the thrilling roads. I was stunned, to put it mildly, as that is one hell of a ride from there to here!<br />I do believe your hubbie means the Codroy Valley?<br />My g-daughter and I are heading there this year. That is if we're not sidetracked by other incredible places as we are wont to be in the past!!!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-87800554237258769752010-07-23T09:42:17.798-02:302010-07-23T09:42:17.798-02:30Lived in Sweden too, and Montreal. Now we are in n...Lived in Sweden too, and Montreal. Now we are in northern New Hampshire, where we have been for 34 years. My Swede thought it looked like Sweden. I love anything by the sea since I was born on Cape Cod.<br />My husband was in Newfoundland on a motorcycle trip with a buddy. He says it is beautiful, he especially loved some valley which was tropical on one side and looked like a desert on the other (?)Sharyn Ekberghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987304898246173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-4560516413232833262010-07-22T22:55:28.766-02:302010-07-22T22:55:28.766-02:30DO:
My father took me to Madama Butterfly when I w...DO:<br />My father took me to Madama Butterfly when I was 15 and I was hooked, so from then to age 60--I had 45 years of opera seasons (and was in some myself).<br />I never did like Wagner or Britten so that eliminates a few ;^)<br />But Beethoven, Handel, Verdi, Puccini saw all of their significant output plus some I can't recall.<br />I was fortunate to live in cities that had opera seasons.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-31881205931990319722010-07-22T19:49:06.446-02:302010-07-22T19:49:06.446-02:30Which are all the operas? I am pretty sure I'...Which are all the operas? I am pretty sure I'll die before I see all the operas I want to see, even if no one ever composes another.DuchessOmniumhttp://www.duchessomnium.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-63236287225881892722010-07-22T14:55:36.972-02:302010-07-22T14:55:36.972-02:30Anon:
Is it fact or fiction?
XO
WWWAnon:<br />Is it fact or fiction?<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-40213662812810221612010-07-22T14:54:19.274-02:302010-07-22T14:54:19.274-02:3020CW:
And you would be more than welcome, lots of ...20CW:<br />And you would be more than welcome, lots of bedrooms and comfy beds!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-92177597634896062732010-07-22T14:52:40.848-02:302010-07-22T14:52:40.848-02:30T:
It's odd that isn't it. I find all that...T:<br />It's odd that isn't it. I find all that free floating longing has left me. I truly did find 'home' in a place where one would think I'd never get to know anyone and now I've got more friends here than I can count.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-19733981710200209962010-07-22T14:51:13.782-02:302010-07-22T14:51:13.782-02:30Just finished a story "What is left the daugh...Just finished a story "What is left the daughter" by Howard Norman.<br />Halifax and it's people who are caught up in the events of WW11.<br />Loved it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-29056314992073270172010-07-22T14:50:58.042-02:302010-07-22T14:50:58.042-02:30Nora:
I firmly believe that once we go out and abo...Nora:<br />I firmly believe that once we go out and about and explore these places come to us.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-74920742087400484712010-07-22T14:50:03.787-02:302010-07-22T14:50:03.787-02:30Pauline:
Yes, we are very lucky, from what I glean...Pauline:<br />Yes, we are very lucky, from what I glean, this doesn't happen for too many of us!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-59851091708406447972010-07-22T14:49:21.888-02:302010-07-22T14:49:21.888-02:30GFB:
Yes, Peter, Paul & Mary had this song abo...GFB:<br />Yes, Peter, Paul & Mary had this song about it, just lovely.<br />Here's the link:<br /><br />http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/home-is-where-the-heart-is-lyrics-peter-paul-mary/d2e9c37c8cfd47b248256a22002b32ed<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-85955828681943580792010-07-22T14:32:53.736-02:302010-07-22T14:32:53.736-02:30One of these days I'll be on your doorstep if ...One of these days I'll be on your doorstep if you keep on writing such enticing things.20th Century Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11432147267959308192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-17584363191982482952010-07-22T13:04:07.664-02:302010-07-22T13:04:07.664-02:30I'm happy for you, WWW. you followed your hea...I'm happy for you, WWW. you followed your heart and the heart is never wrong. <br /><br />I've left mine in a couple of places over the years, but it bounces back. We're trying hard to feel at home where we now find ourselves, my heart and I. ;-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-81430263055388829762010-07-22T11:42:57.160-02:302010-07-22T11:42:57.160-02:30You found a place you could call "home."...You found a place you could call "home." You're lucky you ran into it, or was it meant to be? You found your destiny. I don't know if I found mine. I have to travel around a little bit first and then decide.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-67525739439782985252010-07-22T11:00:04.968-02:302010-07-22T11:00:04.968-02:30To be able to live in a place that calls your name...To be able to live in a place that calls your name is a wonderful thing. I've lived in a number of places but where I am now speaks to me much the way you describe. Lucky us :)Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-13181940379672454902010-07-22T10:42:34.210-02:302010-07-22T10:42:34.210-02:30Spectacular sunset!! Very similar to the ones we h...Spectacular sunset!! Very similar to the ones we have here on Georgian Bay. Home is where the heart is ,eh.Government Funded Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937389348779245666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-4534544009826426872010-07-21T23:48:43.465-02:302010-07-21T23:48:43.465-02:30Oh Stan!
You have to wend your way here at some po...Oh Stan!<br />You have to wend your way here at some point.<br />The linguistics alone would entrance you!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-29635582827823840782010-07-21T23:47:49.202-02:302010-07-21T23:47:49.202-02:30Nick:
How true. Many just yearn and never know wha...Nick:<br />How true. Many just yearn and never know what for. I was so lucky to find it and just jump at it!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-18088026927455432962010-07-21T23:47:06.856-02:302010-07-21T23:47:06.856-02:30GM:
Something tells me you would really like it he...GM:<br />Something tells me you would really like it here, especially the kitchen parties with the music and the story telling!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-77931820584533035202010-07-21T23:46:28.979-02:302010-07-21T23:46:28.979-02:30Zuleme:
If you liked Halifax you would love here. ...Zuleme:<br />If you liked Halifax you would love here. My you certainly have travelled a bit!<br />Welcome!<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-44743621386294271862010-07-21T18:42:54.867-02:302010-07-21T18:42:54.867-02:30I haven't quite put roots down in Ireland, tho...I haven't quite put roots down in Ireland, though I'm content enough here for now, but your posts about Newfoundland and your beautiful photos of its landscape give me an urge to at least visit it once.Stanhttp://stancarey.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com