Outbuildings

Today, I am returning to images of outbuildings scanned from slides that were taken as many as 30 years ago.

The first photo was taken in the Town of Dildo, Trinity Bay. I've photographed this small shed on the beach several times. The second image was made in the Town of Trinity, Trinity Bay and the third was taken in Chapel's Cove, Conception Bay. As far as I know, all three of these buildings still exist, at least they did the last time I visited these towns.

The fourth image shows a barn in Holyrood and, while the outside has changed a bit, it is still being used today. The lst image shows a house at the end of a side road in Perry's Cove, Conception Bay. I heard from people who lived in that house and they informed me that it is gone now.

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Winter's Beauty

Today I want to show you what it looks like in my yard in mid-February. After three snowstorms, we have well over a foot of snow covering the land around my house. When the snow is light and fluffy, it is easy to shovel and I have kept the trails around the yard open by using a scoop to push snow around.

While there are many of you who hate winter, I think you would have to admit that this type of winter's day is very beautiful: the clear blue sky, white snow clinging to the trees and covering everything in sight. The crisp temperatures also add to the beauty of the day. When I am moving snow, snowshoeing or making photographs, I still enjoy this type of day and never feel cold as long as I am dressed for the occasion.

Many people are complaining about the winter here, but the weather was springlike until three weeks ago. On December 29 I posted photos of weeds flowering in my yard and had to weed several of my vegetable gardens around that date. We have had a mild winter until this week when the temperatures have been close to -10°C (14°F). It warms up during the day and hovers around 0°C (32°F).

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Seals

I took today's photos a couple of hours ago here in Holyrood, Conception Bay. As you can see, it is a bright and sunny day, the kind of day that seals like to climb out of the water and bask in the winter sun.

I think these animals are harp seals though there may be a harbour seal or two among them. I included the last image to show you where the seals were - not on the ice, but on one of the docks at the Holyrood Marina. I was able to get pretty close to them, but when they growled a bit, I backed off. These are wild animals and they do have sharp teeth. :)

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Houses and Outbuildings

This morning I chose images that I took in Triton East in 1979. These houses and outbuildings were gone the last time I drove through the tiny town. I am glad I had taken them because the buildings are gone forever.

An older couple were still living in the first house and they invited me in for a cup of tea. I photographed them in black & white while I was inside the house and the photos were published in the Grand Falls Advertiser not long afterwards. Not only are the buildings gone, but the people and their memories are gone as well.

A few people commented on the photos I sent yesterday and I encouraged them to photograph the buildings in their communities because they will not always be there. When we make photographs, we are recording a little history and once the buildings are gone, photos will help preserve some memories, otherwise they will be forgotten forever.

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Outbuildings

Thanks for the comments on my photos of King's Point. Two former students have provided more information which you may be interested in.

Nostalgia at its finest. The first photo is showing lots of land, now there are houses built all around that area. The school is still the same with some cosmetic changes. It is rented out for birthday parties, family gatherings etc. and the basement is a bowling alley. I sure do remember Cecil's place, pool table and jute box, now that is a great memory. The building is long gone but the wonderful teenage memories remain.

My memories of Cec's are mild I'm sure compared to many who hung out there, but I do have some. And the school... amazing when I think back. I seem to keep repeating the word 'simple' these days. Simple youth. Simple memories. It's all good.

What a beautiful little town back then. Hope it still looks the same and who wouldn't want to reside there. I was living in Argentia during 71-72, wish I had visited King's Point during that time.

This morning I chose photos of outbuildings that I know for sure are gone for good. As I photographed old houses and outbuildings I was aware that I was documenting history because I knew they would be gone in the future. The first photo shows three outbuildings in Chapel's Cove, Conception Day all of which were torn down over the years. The small red barn in Holyrood was owned by friends and was taken down several years ago. The photo of a large barn in Deer Lake was taken down in the early 80's, not long after I made this winter image. I think the Insectarium is built near the spot this photo was made. The house and outbuilding in Colliers, Conception Bay disappeared not too long after I took the the last photo.

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King's Point (1971-2)

My first teaching assignment was in King's Point, a scenic town in Green Bay. This morning I am sharing a few photos taken nearly 40 years ago. In those days I used Kodachrome 25 slide film. You can see from the scanned images, that they haven't deteriorated much over the years.

The first photo was taken looking out the "Arm" showing a few houses and sheds. You can also see a few vegetable gardens in the scene. The second photo shows the school as it looked on my first day in the fall of 1971. The little building with the RC Cola sign was the local hangout for teenagers. I bet the kids I taught have many memories of that place.

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Middle Cove (1982)

Middle Cove is also located on Marine Drive and is a frequent destination of locals and residents of St. John's. When I lived in the city (1981-82) I took my kids there often, in fact they were with me when I took today's photographs in 1982.

There would be few differences in the cliffs and rocks around Middle Cove in the last 29 years, however, there have been many changes to the area. The road has been paved and concrete steps to the beach and places to sit have been constructed. These days, you can also hike the East Coast Trail along the steep cliffs to watch the waves crashing far below. It is still a good place to see capelin, whales and icebergs in the spring and early summer.

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