Moderators bugeyedriver Posted June 27, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 27, 2023 I'm sure you've noticed the prevalence of car swallowing potholes on the roads when you are off the few main highways on Newfoundland. Be very careful as you make your way down the two lane back roads. Here, in the US, if you see someone weaving down the road ahead of you, you might think the driver was drunk and you'd keep your distance. On the Rock, when you see the car in front of you going back and forth, he is likely avoiding the potholes and it would be good to follow along his path. Should you see a car going perfectly straight, keeping to the center of the lane, beware, he is likely drunk! Two whole months on the Rock! Sounds wonderful . . . 1 2 Pete & "Bosker". TV - '18 F150 Super-cab Fx4; RV - "The Wonder Egg"; '08 Elite, Hull Number 014. Travel blog of 1st 10 years' wanderings - http://www.peteandthewonderegg.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted June 27, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 27, 2023 Beware of the moose! Yes, it was during the rut but I actually saw a moose charge a tree in Wyoming a few years back. Bill🥴 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 5 hours ago, bugeyedriver said: I'm sure you've noticed the prevalence of car swallowing potholes on the roads when you are off the few main highways on Newfoundland. Be very careful as you make your way down the two lane back roads. Here, in the US, if you see someone weaving down the road ahead of you, you might think the driver was drunk and you'd keep your distance. On the Rock, when you see the car in front of you going back and forth, he is likely avoiding the potholes and it would be good to follow along his path. Should you see a car going perfectly straight, keeping to the center of the lane, beware, he is likely drunk! Two whole months on the Rock! Sounds wonderful . . . I agree, cracks me up when I see a potholes ahead sign when you spent the last hour avoiding them. We spent today at L’ANSE AUX MEADOWS Here is the view from the Viking village 5 2 1 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted June 27, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 27, 2023 Thank you! I've visited an old Viking village in Iceland. This one is definitely on my list! 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators bugeyedriver Posted June 28, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 28, 2023 Did your "Inner Viking" come out when you were there? The docents told me I could try on some of the items in that room. Soooooo. . . 1 6 Pete & "Bosker". TV - '18 F150 Super-cab Fx4; RV - "The Wonder Egg"; '08 Elite, Hull Number 014. Travel blog of 1st 10 years' wanderings - http://www.peteandthewonderegg.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted June 28, 2023 Moderators Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, bugeyedriver said: The docents told me I could try on some of the items in that room. And, Bosker is STILL embarrassed for you.🥰 6 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 9:31 AM, bugeyedriver said: Did your "Inner Viking" come out when you were there? The docents told me I could try on some of the items in that room. Soooooo. . . Great picture! David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 In the village of Norstead a 54 foot replica of a Viking knarr which sailed from Greenland to L’Anse aux Meadows in 1998 with a crew of only nine men, reenacting what the Vikings did during the Viking era (790-1060 AD) The rudder was on the side near the stern of the vessel held on with a couple ropes. 7 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sully Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 A foggy day of hiking at Fishing Point Municipal Park gave way to a beautiful sunset 1 3 1 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SeaDawg Posted July 1, 2023 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 7:48 AM, Sully said: In the village of Norstead a 54 foot replica of a Viking knarr which sailed from Greenland to L’Anse aux Meadows in 1998 with a crew of only nine men, reenacting what the Vikings did during the Viking era (790-1060 AD) For those who might not make it to lanse aux Meadows, there is a beautiful viking ship replica near Fargo/Moorhead. Built by a guy in a landlocked outbuilding. Sadly, he died before he could realize the dream of sailing it to Norway, but his kids sailed it through the great lakes and on to Norway. Somewhere, I have a photo of me and my dad, by the ship, when we visited the museum, and later, the stave church replica, on our way to Hostfest in Minot, probably 20 years ago. We met up with his cousin from western Norway at the festival. The ship is beautiful, even if you're not of Scandinavian heritage. Thank you for the memories. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hjemkomst-viking-ship 1 1 1 2008 Ram 1500 4 × 4 2008 Oliver Elite, Hull #12 Florida and Western North Carolina, or wherever the truck goes.... 400 watts solar. DC compressor fridge. No inverter. 2 x 105 ah agm batteries . Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Inside the Port au Choix National Historic Site Visitors Center looking out the window at a Caribou 4 1 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Near the Point Riche Lighthouse this large Caribou slowly walked past our car 3 2 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Shoreline near Phillips gardens 4 1 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 Mountain Waters Resort in Portland Creek, good fishing if you have a boat. 1 4 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 Sir Richards Squires Memorial Provincial Park, the road to the park is long gravel/dirt with a little pavement and lots of pot holes. It is a nice campground once you get here. Good fly fishing location. 1 4 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mossemi Posted July 5, 2023 Moderators Share Posted July 5, 2023 I am amazed at your connectivity to the internet in such remote locales. You may have mentioned it or I missed it, are you using Starlink for communications? Mossey 3 Mike and Krunch Lutz, FL 2017 LEII #193 “the dog house” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna and Scott Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 On 7/2/2023 at 2:52 PM, Sully said: Near the Point Riche Lighthouse this large Caribou slowly walked past our car Those are Woodland Caribou and they can only be found in Newfoundland. 4 Vincent, Ohio | 2022 Elite ll, Hull #1182, 2014 Ford F150 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Towing PKG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 9:11 AM, Shawna and Scott said: Those are Woodland Caribou and they can only be found in Newfoundland. No way, @Shawna and Scott: You can't fool us! Those are Santa's reindeer looking for the North Pole = in fact, that looks remarkably like, "Blitzen"! 1 4 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA w/Airlift Load Lifter 5000 kit 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca", 3x Battle Borns; Victron Cerbo S GX, Other Victron Stuff: SmartShunt, MPPT Solar Controller, DC-DC Charger, 12VDC Starlink kit, and Alcan 5-pack Leaf Springs HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 On 7/5/2023 at 10:46 AM, mossemi said: I am amazed at your connectivity to the internet in such remote locales. You may have mentioned it or I missed it, are you using Starlink for communications? Mossey We are using T-Mobile cellular service and sometimes the parks have hotspots, we have the cellular booster which helps when the signal is marginal. 1 1 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 View from rear of our trailer at the Crescent Lake RV Park near Robert’s Arm. It’s a very nice private park with the best showers I’ve seen. The Hazelnut Hill hiking trail goes around the Crescent lake approximately 6 miles for the entire loop. It’s very well maintained with lots of signs, benches and viewing spots. 3 2 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 Beautiful 70 degree day in Brighton Pilleys Island trail Viewing point near Triton 2 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 ***** Run Provincial Park Beach that was a short walk from ***** Run campground 3 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Morris Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 15 hours ago, Sully said: Beach that was a short walk from ***** Run campground 😂 With the forum software auto-censoring the park's name, I just *had* to investigate. For those curious, the word is a name for a sex toy explicitly phallic in appearance. Think, Waldo, and you're on the right track... I'm guessing that it was named for someone with an unfortunate surname. There should be a link to the park here Absolutely stunning scenery and photos! 2 1 ----- Steve - Northern Ohio, USA Wandering around on occasion, always lost. 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser - 2023 Oliver Elite II Twin Hull #1360 “Curiosity” Facebook - Instagram Camped in Curiosity = Green —— Visited with Curiosity = Gray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 Icebergs near Twillingate Rock Cut trail a walk on the edge of cliffs 3 David & Kris, Audi Q7 - Elite II, Hull # 1391 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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