ENTRY 47 — Pistolet Bay

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February 28th 1990

Published: November 4th 2005

ENTRY 47— February 28th 1990 Pistolet Bay Trinity College was and is an Anglican seminary. While I had been away, my good friend and mentor Dr. R.K. Harriman had retired at age 70. "Bryan!" he said when he saw me. "How do you feel about moving to Newfoundland?" "Well...." He continued, "You have acquired the reputation of a priest who likes a little travel and adventure. The House of Bish... Read Full Entry

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The Travel Blog of Bryan and Miranda Before meeting Miranda, I was a litigation lawyer who had always loved to travel. As a child, my parents included me on their many trips. It was my idea to see the 1965 New York World's Fair, and in 1968 to travel across North America from Montreal to Seattle. In 1980 I spent a summer exploring America with a Greyhound "Thank You Canada" pass. Americans were grateful to Canada for rescuing hostages being held captive by Iran. (I don't think I paid for a drink on my entire trip and yes, I still feel Americans are the kindest, most generous peopl... full info

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Rugged beauty of Cook's Harbour.

Cook's Harbour, Newfoundland

The new church was built by the people of Cook's Harbour. Everyone pitched in and helped. (Summer 1988 FotoetimePhoto CR)

What a cosy new church

The newly-built St. Matthew's church, with its beautiful pine paneled walls and stain-glassed windows.

The Rectory

Bryan poses out front of our Cook's Harbour home with, our Chevy Malibu.

Practise

Miranda works hard on the guitar to get ready for one of the church services.

A Youth Fellowship event

Miranda at work

Miranda stands outside her place of work, the Town Clerk's office/Post Office of Cook's Harbour.

The Cook's Harbour Post Office

Gloria (the post mistress) peeks out from behind the door.

The hospital in St. Anthony

The Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital. St. Anthony is well known as the home of reknowned doctor and humanitarian Sir Wilfred Grenfell who founded many hospitals in Newfoundland and Labrador in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

A solitary walk

Miranda enjoys the shoreline near the Viking Motel

The road to Killdevil

Bryan heads towards the Anglican Church camp named Killdevil to work for a week.

Flowers

Miranda revels in the scent of some wild flowers.

Cook's Harbour, Newfoundland

Bryan and Eugene

Holding cod.

Mum and Bryan

Bryan and his mother in Cook's Harbour.

Miranda and Mum

Miranda and Gwen, Bryan's mum, enjoy a May evening in Cook's Harbour just before we drive to Stephensville, NF.

Strait of Belle Isle

Bryan and our lads, Francis and Louis with the cold water of the Strait of Belle Isle in the background. (Boat Harbour, NF) (Fall 1987 FotoetimePhoto CR)

Advent calendar

Bryan counts down the days to Christmas in the kitchen of our Cook's Harbour rectory, 1987.

Snow shoveling contest

One of of our favorite youth fellowship events was the snow shoveling contest. After a large snowfall the youth of the Harbor would gather in front of my house. They would have 15 minutes to see who was the fastest snow shoveler. The victor got a prize!

The wake-a-thon

Members of the Boat Harbour contingent of the Youth Fellowship and Miranda trying to stay awake for the wake-a-thon in Boat Harbour, NF.

Where's the school?

A bundled up Miranda stands in front of James Cook Memorial School in Cook's Harbour on a very snowy day.

27th March 2009

Janet
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Hi Bryan and Mianda!
Hi Bryan and Mianda! My maiden name was Janet Cull, my brother is Michael and little sister is Angel Cull. I moved to Goose Bay, Labrador when I was 16 and did my last year of high school here. That was a few moons ago and since than I have went through many changes and experiences. I am now married and have two boys. Nicko is 10 and Ethan will be 7 this summer. Some of my friends that you should know still lives quite close to me. Trina Green, Seymore Green's daughter who is now Trina Coles lives not far, and Nadine Laing who is now Nadine Heath lives just up the road a little. We are all grown now with families of our own. It was really nice seeing all the old pictures of home and remembering all the times we all used to have. Write back! Janet Patey

23rd April 2010

Bryan
Bryan and Miranda

You have my permission
QUESTION Hi Bryan and Miranda, My name is Andrea Short and I am from Cook's Harbour, Newfoundland, and I am now attending the College of the North Atlantic in St. John's, taking graphic design. For one of my projects, we have to complete a 56-page magazine, all our own. I'm basing mine on Newfoundland, its history and culture, and just stories about the Island. I came across your story and have read it over and over many times. Mostly wondering about Nigel Fox, as, I guess, many did. But I was wondering if I could use parts of your journal in a story I am writing for my magazine. Mostly the part about coming to Cook's Harbour and everywhere you went, people kept telling you it was the worst weather, in canada, in newfoundland, on the northern peninsula, and in the community itself. It would be greatly appreciated to use this. But I understand if you wouldn't want me to. All the Best. Thank you, Andrea ANSWER You have my permission to use our blog. Note. We have changed the name to 'Nigel" and others. You will likely be able to figure out their real names. We request that you do not leak them. Bryan

29th June 2011

Mark Woodward,
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Nice
Mark Woodward, I am glad you stayed with my family in my home town. I found your journal entry very nice. Good Luck

29th June 2011

Charmaine Elliott
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Boat Harbour
Well it was a great surprise when I did a search today on the internet for Cook's Harbour and came across your journals. It seems like a lifetime ago since you were in Cook's Harbour. I have often wondered what had happened to you. The two of you were awesome when it came to getting young people involved in the church. No other reverends showed such interest. I have such fond memories of our meetings for the youth fellowship at your house. I am at work right now and have had only enough time to scan a couple of the journals. I have to admit that my interest and curiosity have been heightened about Nigel Fox. I would appreciate any information that you can give me. I look forward to hearing from you! Regards, Charmaine Elliott (Ress and Sharon’s daughter if it helps you to remember)

1st July 2011

Michael Rossouw
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Entry 47--Boat Harbour & Cook's Harbour
Good to hear from you both. I visited Newfoundland at the invitation of a priest frien, Ken Abbott in December 2009. I did meet Bps Percy Coffin and Bishop david Torreville. Bishop Fred was leaving on a visit overseas, so I did not meet him. Sadly this did not result in my being offered a parish there.I am now 61 and it would seem that working overseas is no longer an option for me , given the many hurdles one has to surmount with Immigration authorities, but am considering a parish offer from kimberley and Kuruman to serve as a priest their.(I was ordained here in the Philippines in May2010. I am still in the Philippines teaching at Brent School in Subic. I trust that your travels are rewarding , interesting and refreshing. keep in touch. Michael Rossouw (ex Christ Church Bangkok)

1st July 2011

Marija Kazlauskas
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Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Thoroughly enjoyed it!

2nd July 2011

JOHN
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Hello from John, working in Doha, resting in Bangkok
Dear Brian and Melissa, I am glad to find you very much alive and well. I guess Canada had a stronger calling than Mexico. Does that mean you are more warm blooded to survive the northerly chills than cold blooded to bask in the southerly heat? I certainly know you both have big hearts to share with so many others. Best Regards, John.

4th July 2011

Kimberly
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Where are you guys these days?
Hi Where are you guys these days? Just saw Gillian on the weekend at our annual July long weekend camping trip. Drop me an email with an update. Chat soon Kimberly

4th July 2011

Susan Grey
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Fascinating
Fascinating as usual.

25th March 2014

Howard Decker
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Thanks for the History
I did not live in Cook's Harbour during your time as a minister there, but looking at the photo's and stories in this blog, WOW. Thanks

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