tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post7873987169581516262..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: The Lansdowne Letters: A Housewarming, Northern StyleFundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-46539081694652948532016-01-06T06:38:07.404-07:002016-01-06T06:38:07.404-07:00I visited Lansdowne House in the 1950's. My Un...I visited Lansdowne House in the 1950's. My Uncle and Aunt were living there. Roy Jeffery worked for the D.O.T. and Vera Jeffery taught at the one room school. Jack Tait and Bob beach operated the HBC store across the bay. Does anyone have any photos of Lansdowne House from back then? I would love to see them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16401811058683619452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-7020702420704480802015-02-22T18:03:27.828-07:002015-02-22T18:03:27.828-07:00Never say never! I was in Toronto in the summer o...Never say never! I was in Toronto in the summer of 1972, and northern lights appeared over the city ~ faint green white. The radio and TV were saying not to worry ~ they were just the Aurora borealis! Have a good one, David!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-79537953774607307702015-02-22T13:37:47.854-07:002015-02-22T13:37:47.854-07:00As so many others have commented Aurora borealis i...As so many others have commented Aurora borealis is on my life's bucket list, but I suspect that this may just be one dream that is not going to be realized.David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-49091677502581532652015-02-22T08:20:51.704-07:002015-02-22T08:20:51.704-07:00They're back in my BL too, SuperLux! You have...They're back in my BL too, SuperLux! You have a lovely weekend, as well ~ Well what's left of it! We have five or sic new inches of snow this morning. Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-53732250894923628422015-02-22T07:17:36.212-07:002015-02-22T07:17:36.212-07:00The northern lights' forever in my bucket list...The northern lights' forever in my bucket list. :P<br /><br />Life with no tv, etc. Gosh, they must be really creative to survive that. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your stories as always! :) Have a lovely weekend.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-34557577220059471012015-02-21T11:19:57.498-07:002015-02-21T11:19:57.498-07:00Hi Everyone! Thank you for all your wonderful com...Hi Everyone! Thank you for all your wonderful comments and encouragement! And thanks to my newest followers ~ It means so much to me! All of you do! Well, as some of you know my Terry, the Ever Patient retired yesterday, and this week has been a whirlwind. Tuesday morning we are leaving for a long vacation, so we're happily packing for the tropics. I'm going to respond to your comments here, because I am in a major time crunch. I will not have access to the internet for about a week. I will get around to each of your blogs asap!<br /><br />Jim: Big hugs to you, my friend! It does take a lot of work to do these posts, but it is a labor of love, and I feel my dad with me all the time!<br /><br />Pat: There were thing to watch on TV way back then ~ goo d things, but we didn't get to see them!!! LOL<br /><br />Peggy: You are so sweet, Peggy! You make me smile big! Hugs to you, my friend! <br /><br />Linda: Thanks, Linda! You are always so kind! I went to a lot of stores like the Hudson Bay Post during my childhood. I never really lived in a city until I moved to Garden Grove, California when I was 23!<br /><br />Peaches: Dad LIVED for the mail. It was the highlight of his week when that plane came on Fridays ~ if it came!<br /><br />Jackiesue: I've been playing that clip over and over, just to hear their magic voices again..I just found out this morning, that my sister Bertie heard them in Newfoundland too. Now, do I have a story to tell!<br /><br />Debra! I hoe you get to see the full on northern lights show and see them! You will never forget the unearthly awe!<br /><br />Tammy J: I'm glad that you have experienced the northern lights, even if you didn't hear them. Thanks for your kind words about my dad!<br /><br />Beate: Thanks for your kind words! I love your motto too! I find myself repeating it. I have always lived by it ~ just didn't know it! LOL!<br /><br />Hi Noushka! I bet that you could take phenomenal photos of the northern lights! I hope you get to see them and hear them and share their beauty with the world! I'm trying very hard to stay well! Especially with Hawaii coming up shortly. I'll be trying to find birds to share with you! XOXOX<br /><br />Martha: Thank you, Martha! It was tough, but it was an adventure!!!!! <br /><br />Carol: Northern New Brunswick??? Where were you? I lived in Atholville near Campbellton when I was in 1st grade. Thank you for your kind words, and I loved hearing about your school staff! Those are the best moments!<br /><br />Have a lovely rest of the weekend everyone, and an awesome week to come!!!!!<br /><br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-47884239012095195372015-02-21T10:19:02.297-07:002015-02-21T10:19:02.297-07:00Tammy J's comment made me smile. Your Dad was...Tammy J's comment made me smile. Your Dad was so very special. I can see how you had no choice about bringing these letters to us. They are enriching more lives than he could ever have anticipated. I love the warmth and spontaneity of the party. The closest to that kind of feeling happened when I lived in Northern N.B. I remember the staff members of my school gathering about the piano or guitar or whatever instrument was available and singing and singing until the wee hours of the morning. It is one of my dreams to see the Nothern Lights. One day....Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-76992151751865624032015-02-21T09:16:14.185-07:002015-02-21T09:16:14.185-07:00What a tough way to live. So isolated. Most people...What a tough way to live. So isolated. Most people would never be able to handle that. Your dad was pretty amazing. And these posts you are sharing are incredible.Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-83752346449631433552015-02-21T01:16:08.117-07:002015-02-21T01:16:08.117-07:00Hello dear Fundy!
Your father did know how to tack...Hello dear Fundy!<br />Your father did know how to tackle life and he might have had his share of troubles and difficulties but at least could never have been bored even isolated as we was!! <br />Those northern lights are fabulous, auroras are one thing I would have loved to witness once in my life!!<br />Keep well dear friend :)<br />Noushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583459949373167021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-35337050698894395352015-02-20T15:56:51.837-07:002015-02-20T15:56:51.837-07:00I love it so much that you're sharing those am...I love it so much that you're sharing those amazing letters with us! I don't think I could have lived so isolated, I'm very impressed he did it. I hope I'll get to see the Northern Lights one day!<br /><br />Thank you for your lovely comment on my last post! Wish it. Dream it. Do it. really has become a motto for my life and I'm loving it :)<br /><br />Have a fabulous weekend!<br /><br />Beatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712395242968990000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-37018248633855076642015-02-20T15:05:20.738-07:002015-02-20T15:05:20.738-07:00well.
i think i'm in love with your dad.
for a...well.<br />i think i'm in love with your dad.<br />for a man to write so regularly and take such time to describe and ... well. these are treasures as you well know. thank you for sharing them! peggy's right. well worth visiting. <br />and the northern lights!!!<br />took me back when we lived in a rather remote little town in northern minnesota. they were fairly common but i don't remember actually hearing them. i say common. they NEVER felt common to me. i was thrilled by them!<br />i have to meet the marine for dinner tonight. but i want to come back soon and explore this beautiful blog of yours. tammy jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16568939993585811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-78359580231337155242015-02-20T13:39:33.224-07:002015-02-20T13:39:33.224-07:00When I have seen Northern Lights in southern Manit...When I have seen Northern Lights in southern Manitoba, they were always white or green. I saw "dancing" Northern Lights once and they blew my mind! I'd love some day to see the multi-coloured Lights or to hear them cracking and popping.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-2141632673773147872015-02-20T10:37:17.279-07:002015-02-20T10:37:17.279-07:00I am enjoying this so much, and the clip on the no...I am enjoying this so much, and the clip on the northern lights is such a treat..yellowdoggrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906624317290990109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-50027198887378056292015-02-20T09:58:57.598-07:002015-02-20T09:58:57.598-07:00It must have really lonely. I'm sure your dad ...It must have really lonely. I'm sure your dad looked forward to receiving letters and any gift to cheer him while he lived there. Peaches Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406881743264774589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-69189077894347932102015-02-20T08:32:40.744-07:002015-02-20T08:32:40.744-07:00Louise, your posts are always fascinating and info...Louise, your posts are always fascinating and informative. I agree, it is difficult to imagine what isolation is like unless we have lived it...and most of us haven't. I love your photos, seeing the old store, the living room, and your own photos as well is so enjoyable. Thank you so much for sharing.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12692170857496442623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-87418260282581377252015-02-20T08:27:21.789-07:002015-02-20T08:27:21.789-07:00Ok, that was just jaw dropping amazing!! Thank you...Ok, that was just jaw dropping amazing!! Thank you so much for the video. When your dad said that the lights made noises I couldn't imagine but the video proved it. I think I look forward to your dad's letters almost as much as your family must have. How wonderful that he could put into words all his experiences. The life he lived made every encounter and communication important. The isolation must have been hard but I never hear him complain. He must have been such a positive person. What a party that must have been to last so long into the night. I'm thinking about how these devices have made us isolated from the human contact that we once had so much of. What good days they were when people dropped by without invitations and spent time with you. so much fun. Now it seems they can't come over without phoning first. Heaven forbid that they would catch you at a real life moment. Louise, I love Fridays because of you and your dad. hugs.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610347687911147219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-71960626678273674252015-02-20T08:09:20.756-07:002015-02-20T08:09:20.756-07:00Was there even anything on TV worth watching back ...Was there even anything on TV worth watching back then? lol so no need for a tv haha isolation has to be rough though, no matter the day in age. The parking issue must have been interesting too when all decided to go at the same time.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-77412517156659505852015-02-20T07:33:52.409-07:002015-02-20T07:33:52.409-07:00Another wonderful and informative installment, Lou...Another wonderful and informative installment, Louise, of your father's correspondence to his family.<br />Living where he did, and your family as well, required touching base with survival......things we really have lost touch with today. What a good experience for you all.<br />thanks for this and I appreciate the work it takes to get these 'letters' out to us.<br />Now, go surfing or something!! lolJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.com