Let's think back a few days - to a place that beckoned Kathy - somewhere between Hawke's Bay and Grand Falls. Look on the map of Newfoundland almost directly north of Grand Falls and then north again from Springdale. See Harry's Harbour tucked up there with Nicky's Nose Cove and Beachside. Kathy has a friend back in Ontario whose family own a house in Harry's Harbour - they come back every year in the summer.
Meet Harry Upland: We looked up Harry Upland, who lives next door and keeps watch over the house. If you go, look up Harry. He will be in the shop back behind his house inventing and recreating. Harry was born here, does never want to leave, and nods up toward the village cemetery "that's as far as I'll be goin". Hikers come through the village all the time in summer and Harry loves to waylay them, invite them into his shop, and teach them the 'old ways' of the village. He and his wife Ruby have a tidy, shiny comfortable home and are relaxed into the quiet style of the village. Kathy and I salivate over the quiet coves and inlets - perfect for kayaking and exploring. I think Kathy is coming back. One of the Newfoundland inventions is a bucket hoop - Harry has made several and you would be amazed how easy it is to carry full buckets with it.
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| Kathy, Harry and Ruby |
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| Bucket Hoop - easy carryin' |
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