'SALTWATER TRADITIONS'

Story ID:	936
Written by:	Bonnie Jarvis-Lowe (bio, link, contact, other stories)
Organization:	Retired RN/Freelance Writer and Photographer
Story type:	Story
Location:	Trinity Bay Newfoundland, Canada
Year:	2006
Person:	Author and the Fishery

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Posted 09/22/2006 15:47 by Cynthia Jo Ross | Reply

You have a great way with words---adding extra color to your story. Makes me want to see your coast/bay in person.

Posted 09/25/2006 19:05 | Reply

Bonnie
I enjoyed reading your true-to-life, heart-warming story. You tell it like it is. A lady who knows her Island and its people well. Keep up your interesting writings.

yvonne

Posted 09/25/2006 19:14 by Kathe M. Campbell | Reply

And your rant was pure poetry in motion Bonnie dear. The way I hear it, nobody, but nobody will trounce on Newfoundland's family cod fishing as long as you're in charge. Keep up the good work. From an old Puget Sounder to a Newfoundler........Kathe

Posted 09/25/2006 19:28 | Reply

Girl I sure would have loved to have me camera rollin when you started your rant was undoubtedly the best I have heard a true to the core the best NL has to offer watch out Hollywood a new star is on the way MY name is Rose I AM a CANADIAN!You made my day..........

Posted 09/25/2006 19:32 | Reply

Bonnie, your rant will not be lost on some Ontarians who once depended on the Great Lakes for their livelihood. Alas, there are very, very few who still manage to eke a living on the Lakes because the stock is not there anymore.
Old Bud

Posted 09/25/2006 20:04 | Reply

Job very well done Bonnie. You didn't say if the person had a comment after you were done or was his face as red as a shoal water cod. Jeff

Posted 09/25/2006 20:33 by Bonnie Jarvis-Lowe | Reply

Hi Jeff:
I couldn't see his face, his head was hanging too low!!*lol* And well it should may I add!!

Posted 09/25/2006 20:37 | Reply

I was sittin' on the "Bar Bridge" watchin' ya catch those cod. lol
Another great bit of "make me home sick" writting. Good job! Ivan

Posted 09/28/2006 17:26 by Carol J Garriott | Reply

Great rant--you go girl! Loved the photos. Carol

Posted 10/25/2006 17:30 | Reply

I am from the states, but believe me when I say, "Been There Done That", You go girl. We have to stand for what we believe, for if we do not, "WHO" will? K.L.

Posted 10/25/2006 18:31 by Bonnie Jarvis-Lowe | Reply

Thank you for your kind remarks.
As long as I breathe I will stand up for what I believe to be right. The Naysayers be darned-I know at this point in my life how to sum up a situation, assess the impact it is having on person, place or thing, and darn well have my say!
Glad there is someone else out there like me!!*lol*
So it's 'YOU GO GIRL' to you as well!!
Once again, Thanks,
Bonnie.