Newfoundland
Summer 2004
Inside the Air Museum, one of thE first things tyou see is a section dedicated to all those Newfoundlanders who helped out on 9/11 and the next few days. There were an awful lot of people in Newfoundland who gave of their time, their money, their possessions and their homes on those confusing and frightening days. There were three-ring binders full of letters of thanks and records of donations made to Gander and its people for their hospitality. The letters were from Foreign governments, heads of state, governors, mayors, passengers on the planes. pilots and airlaine staff, regular citizens and children. All thanking the generous people of Gander and other areas for their assistance. It was heartwarming to read the letters,

There are two full-sixed planes in the Museum - one a biplane and the other an experimental one that was donated to the museum. A cutout of a Provincial Airlines plane is there too.  Outside, a Forest Service plane sits as well as some military planes.
The "Thank You, Gander" table.
If there were three flags
flying, the third was
always the British flag.
We ate supper at Greco's and drove around Gander sightseeing a bit. Vic got to talk to Jean Paul in St. Pierre on the Ham Radio in the car. When we got back to the B&B, we were told we could use their computer for internet access and I checked into the OKP for the second time in almost three weeks. Way too much information for me to absorb. I read a couple threads and checked my email and that was enough. Actually, reading my email made me feel wonderful. My principal had sent an email that said my last year's class had made their State testing goals. We worked so hard last year but had doubts they would pull it off. I am so proud of them! 16% Advanced and 21% Proficient! Wow! I was not expecting anything like that! That means I didn't work my rear end off for nothing. It means our school is really on the right track. It means I can make a difference. I needed that!

LOL! Oliver! the muscal, was on TV after a special on Canadian trains in Atlantic Canada. I stayed up late to watch. THAT was a big mistake. My back was really bothering me in the morning. I couldn't even raise my arm up to put up my hair!

Friday, August 20th

Maxine got up early with us- we had to leave by 7:30 and made us a most amazing breakfast. Boy this breakfast business is one of the biggest eprks. A home-cooked meal. Nice, very nice! Pancakes, eggs, Canadian bacon, fruit, cereal, coffee, orange juice at our disposal. Found out Maxine is a teacher of Special Ed. We had a great conversation about it and the similarities and differences in our school systems.
Off to Fogo!
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