Sandy Point week 1

Arrived at Sandy Point and surprised Granddad - and by surprised, I mean, confused him.

Spent the weekend waterskiing and visiting, all in anticipation for the big Labour Day festivities. 

Labour Day is a big deal around here, the day starts off with a parade lead by uncle David. He gets all dressed up in his Air Force uniform, and this year he awarded himself and ordered a bunch of medals to adorn his uniform with. Aunt Audrey wore his daily uniform, and Robert had an extra coat and cap. We all parade behind them with flags and instruments to each of the cousins houses along Sandy Point. 

After the parade comes the family picnic dinner. This year there were more than 80 people! Some new addendees, some who haven't been in a while (myself) and all the regulars. The day concluded with a horseshoe tournament, which saw a show down of all Peyton players, so guarantee no in-laws were winning (haha). That night I spent with Janine, we set off fireworks in celebration. 

After Labour Day, everyone headed home and the point went quiet :( That wasn't the end of my eek though: on Tuesday Janine and I drove up to Twillingate for the day and stopped at the Prime Berth - what a spot! We stopped to see the whale skeleton and were blown away by all the random stuff this couple has collected and set up on replica (or old) fishing stages. I've been scanning granddads old photos and Janine and I had a time one night making an Ugly Stick! We dug out all her old cassettes that we used to listen to (cept Ace of Base, the case was empty!) Anyways we had a great time! 

My fantastic first week ended on Friday when Janine and I drove into St. John's. - See next entry for that. 

Peyton Cousins - photo by Paul Daly - http://www.pauldaly.net/?page=contact