GRAND MANAN, N.B.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:45 AM GMT on May 30, 2012

Nasty weather morning, northerly with a hint of easterly, 15-20 KPH, temp 9C, fog with visibility about half way cross the harbour, showers now and rain later on with temps rising near 20C. Similar weather conditions the order of the day till at least the weekend.

Municipal Elections now history new Council sworn in this evening, a new mandate with some old and new challenges to be dealt with.

Donna had a good day travelling yesterday, they were able to make a few stops. The weather yesterday much more conducive to checking out Garden Centre than today for sure.

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TUESDAY, MAY 29/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:37 AM GMT on May 29, 2012

Overcast, a draft easterly, temp 10C, forecast is for showers and light rain for the remainder of the week. A bit of sun on the weekend then rain by next week again.

Donna escorting her friend to a Dr.'s appointment today, with a few side trips to Garden Centre I am certain. Not a bad day for travel as long as the rain holds off.

Rob and his group playing Friday at RELAY FOR LIFE, the following weekend attend a national conference for youth in Fredericton and entertaining the masses with the group, busy with his music. Appears both have summer jobs lined up, a good thing.

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MONDAY, MAY 28/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:42 AM GMT on May 28, 2012

Rain overnight, a soaker currently underway, with clearing indications from the west. Calm, 10C, temp to rise near 20C with clearing in the offing, damp weather for tomorrow and few days after.

Emily babysitting this morning, and after school till early this evening. Certainly keeping herself busy and she has an interview today for her summer employment at the Boys&Girls Club.

Fishing news not all that great, lobster catch not on the rise as should be the case as the season draws to a close. Price continues to hover around the $5/lb level.

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SUNDAY, MAY 27/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:36 AM GMT on May 27, 2012

A grand looking morning in Moncton, clear, calm, temp 10C. Forecast the Bay gives a wind change from northerly to south wind rain and showers till midweek, and mention of Tropical Storm BERYL entering the weather conversation.

A hell of a show, great entertainment, expected lots of crocs like us, large contingent of young folks, the venue rocking for the full ninety minutes. Lots of the audience singing, at the encore a rush to the stage for the three songs, something not likely to have accurred at EL DIVO.

Emily to be on the ferry with us on the 1:30, this her last weekend till graduation, exams, an orientation @ UNB next weekend, just a full slate for the next several weeks.

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SATURDAY, MAY 26/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 9:16 AM GMT on May 26, 2012

Muggy,temp 14C, foggy visibility less than 1/4 mile, a breeze from SW. Expect similar conditons for most of the day.

A sleepover at the Casino in Moncton, not a gambler but NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND performing this evening. A little change of venue, accompanied by good friends looks to be a great diversion.

Emily in Quispam, trip across in good time she was on the road before 9PM, and reported her arrival just before 10PM. Rob working with the rockweed harvest yesterday after school, and a few hours this morning.

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FRIDAY, MAY 25/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:54 AM GMT on May 25, 2012

Another foggy start to the day, a slight draft from SW keeping the clearing skies at bay. A cool 7C, expect to top off in the teens as the day moves along, clearing with rain overnight.

A grand surprise yesterday, folks from "Upper Canada", faithful readers of the blog stopped by enroute home for a hello. Brian and Ruth attending a Royal Canadian Navy Reunion in Cornwallis, N.S. They had stopped by a couple of years ago making the same trip, wonderful to see them again. A couple of jars of ICE WINE from thier part of the world a great addition to my limited wine cellar.

Emily a bit easiar to live with this morning, off to Quispam on late boat to insure Whatshisname is still in the area.

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THURSDAY, MAY 24/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:51 AM GMT on May 24, 2012

Another switch in the weather, another foggy morning when it shouldn't be with a stiff breeze from NE. Temp 10C, supposed to clear with temps rising in the high teens, will have to wait and see, moisture for tonight well into the weekend.

The power shop in St. John went well, managed to get the vehicle full of 'must haves', a bit of a challenge as the Dr.'s appointment took a bit longer than usual. However the crew were up to the challenge, no problem. I have been advised fortunate we travelled as the money 'saved' in the sales was great. I suppose if we went back again even more savings would be the result.

Quite a few folks travelling, mostly locals, a few strangers now in the mix, tis the season for folks to start to have a look around.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 23/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 9:17 AM GMT on May 23, 2012

The damp foggy weather continues, even with the draft of wind coming from NE. Temp a muggy 14C, enough air moving to wave the flag, forecast is for showers, patchy fog and rain by this evening, a bit of clearing for Friday, generally damp the order of the next few days.

A trip to St. John, a quick visit to kids doctor for once over. Rob needs something other than new jeans for grad, including a pair of leather shoes, something he hasn't had since an infant. Donna making the trip to insure the attire is appropiate and not from WEST 49. I have not been made aware of what items Emily requires to complete her ensemble, however will nod my head at the appropiate time, with a smile of course.

Local fishing news not overly great, haven't heard of much this past few days to be really in the loop.

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TUESDAY, MAY 22/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:43 AM GMT on May 22, 2012

A great change in the weather overnight, temp still in low teens, however fog has visibility less than 1/2 mile. Forecast is for showers and rain for the day with clearing in the offing over next couple of days.

Yesterday spent 'assisting' in the replacement of shrubs, and insuring the lawn mowed, and attempts to revive some winter kill spots. The grounds are changing, not an uncommon phenom this time of year.

Emily babysitting for the day, managed to get by without visiting Quispam with a minimum of sighing. On for the weekend, then fast break to exams and graduation festivities.

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VICTORIA DAY, MAY 21/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 11:00 AM GMT on May 21, 2012

A continuation of the great long weekend weather, however the sky is hinting of a weather change not too far in the future. Calm, a hint of southerly, with a small amount of haze, temp 10C to rise into high teens. Rain overnight to continue for a couple of days.

The weather yesterday certainly worthy of comment, temp in the mid 20s by mid afternoon, bright sun, conditions would expect during the summer months. The good weather allowed some shrubs that had lived thier life to be pulled out, now replacement is required. I have the opportunity to assist in the planting, but offer no suggestions as to what should go back in the ground.

A couple of boats fishing in the harbour, seems to be more traps close to shore each day.

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SUNDAY, MAY 20/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:46 AM GMT on May 20, 2012

A grand looking morning underway, calm, a cool 6C expected to rise near if not into the 20's by this afternoon. The reflection from Ross Island halfway across the harbour this morning.

Mom laid to rest on Friday, brothers and families returned to thier respective parts of the world. A few days of mixed emotions and the inevitable stories and remeberances, another Chapter of Life now concluded.

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THURSDAY, MAY 17/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:41 AM GMT on May 17, 2012

A breeze 10-15KPH from SW, visibility less than 1/2 mile due to fog. Supposed to clear with great looking weather for the weekend.

Family begins to gather today, moms funeral tomorrow afternoon.

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THURSDAY, MAY 16/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:50 AM GMT on May 16, 2012

Steady rain, southerly breeze 20-25KPH, temp 10C, conditions to remain thus till tomorrow. Gradual clearing, looking for a nice holiday weekend.

Yesterday mom completed her life journey, having suffered a stroke a month ago, from which she never recovered. A grand lady in her 95th year, enjoyed a good quality of life till the last few weeks. RIP

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TUESDAY, MAY 15/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:28 AM GMT on May 15, 2012

Overcast, calm. temp 11C, to rise a few degrees with showers for today, rain for tomorrow, similar temps and wind conditions, long weekend looking not too bad this far out at least.

The Municipal Election now in the books, incumbent mayor returning, five new Councillors four incumbent, a mix of female for the first time in many years. Three women will make quite a difference to the fabric of Village Council. Nearly 68% of eligble voters took the time to do so, a good turnout.

Garden Centre girls have today to finish up, last I heard the vehicle was already full. However feel they will rise to the challenge if a 'must have' shows up in thier travels today.

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MONDAY, MAY 14/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:28 AM GMT on May 14, 2012

Fog laying just over the trees on Ross Island, total calm, temp 8C. Similar weather conditions the order of the day, slight rise in temp with cloudy periods. Rain in the forecast for tomorrow and Wed., clearing for the end of the week.

Donna off checking out Garden Centres, with her buddy none safe from U.S. Border to Sussex. Suggestion is not too much needed this year, that remains to be seen.

Large flock of brant infront of the house yesterday, no evidence of them this morning. A few boats hauling traps, a start tp a new week.

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SUNDAY, MAY 13/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 11:10 AM GMT on May 13, 2012

A grand start to Mothers Day with a brilliant sunrise, now overcast, calm and cool. Weatherman suggesting temp to remain in single digits, but clearing as the day moves along.

Emily doing well in Quispam, a minimum amount of txting to let us know what and where she is situated. Will be returning to the fold this afternoon, a nice day to travel.

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SATURDAY, MAY 12/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 11:10 AM GMT on May 12, 2012

Clear, breeze from SW @ 25-50KPH, temp near double digits, anticipate temp reaching double digits in fine style, similar conditions for the remainder of the weekend.

Emily made her weekly communte to Quispam, late boat, made the trip in the appropiate time with no speeding once again I'm told.

Boats in the harbour at work and notice a few brant still infront of the house this morning.

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FRIDAY, MAY 11/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:41 AM GMT on May 11, 2012

A dramatic change in weather conditions in past few hours. Bright sun, a slight draft from SW, temp already 9C, anticipate rise into high double digits later on. Similar conditions in the offing for the weekend.

A boat or two hauling traps in the harbour, most of the fleet will be at it today, yesterday not a day to be offshore due to high winds and rain.

Emily off on the last boat this evening headed for Quispam, no idea what the must do is this weekend.

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THURSDAY, MAY 10/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:47 AM GMT on May 10, 2012

An abundance of southerly and rain on the go for the next day, clearing tomorrow or at least let up on the moisture. Currently 20-25KPH southerly, steady rain, expect to be downpour later on, a rainfall warning in effect.

This much moisture has certainly brought the lawn alive, can see what the weekend has instore once the grounds dry up some.

The boats will no doubt stay put till tomorrow, would be nasty on the water today. A number prefer to haul around a couple of times a week then have the weekend on shore. If weather not co-operating you go when it is fit.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 9/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:46 AM GMT on May 09, 2012

As advertised, a nasty morning underway, rainfall warning issued, southerly breeze 30-35KP, rain, but not heavy at the moment. Temp 8C, will get into low teens later on, rain to remain with us till Friday at the earliest.

The lawn certainly green with this type of weather, mowing the lawn will be on the agenda by the weekend. Still remains to get the lime, fertilizer and winter kill spots looked after ASAP.

Municipal Election on Monday the next order of the community, three running for mayor's seat, fifteen for nine Council positions. Youth and female candidates represented this time around, interesting group.

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TUESDAY, MAY 8/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:46 AM GMT on May 08, 2012

A classic spring weather morning in commence, bright sun, clam, tide well out, temp a cool -2C, expected to rise into mid-teens. Rain this evening for the remainder of the week, temps to highs in midteens.

A clammer, and boats hauling traps the picture out the window this morning. Quite a KODAK moment for sure.

Final Council Meeting of the current Mandate last evening, new faces for sure after election on the 14 MAY 12, has been a good four years. Next four should be interesting with projects to deal with on the landscape as we speak.

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MONDAY, MAY 7/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:51 AM GMT on May 07, 2012

A grand looking morning in commence, bright sun, calm, the remnants of a heavy frost already reduced to wet grass. Temp to rise into mid-teens, similar weather conditions for tomorrow, then rain for the remainder of the week.

Full tides have brought some clammers out on the harbour floor this morning. A few boats hauling a few traps in the harbour, last evening could see the number of traps on the Ross Island Shore, impressive. Price remains in the $5/lb range, catch spotty at best. The seining fleet has been successful, with limited quota for the month anticipate they will be tied up shortly.

A number of the high school students left yesterday for Killarney, Manitoba on student exchange. Our two opted not, too bad our good friends live there and we spent a number of years in the area.

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SUNDAY, MAY 5/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 11:21 AM GMT on May 06, 2012

A nice morning in commence, a slight draft from NE, not expected to amount to much, temp 6C, to rise into double digits and slight cloud cover as the day moves along.

Managed to get a start on the spring work, the riding mower helped get through the large grass. Today, time permitting will get the push mower with the bag to get up some of the old stuff.

The volleyball team one one game at the tournament, pleased with themselves the defeated team has been one that has beat them all season. Of course the overnight aspect of the trip always fun. Emily's contact down to a couple of txt's per trip, must assume all is well.

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SATURDAY, MAY 5/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 11:36 AM GMT on May 05, 2012

A bit of drizzle still evident, but attempting to clear abit. Total calm, temp 5C, expected to make it into the double digits. Grand looking day for tomorrow and into mid-week.

Attempt to be made to get the spring cleaning of the yard a little more advanced, or that is on my TO DO LIST, a.k.a. YES DEAR.

A few boats in the harbour doing their thing, price has taken a small bump upward to $5/lb range. Catch up and down for most boats, one catch seems to be on the upswing, next haul back to the reality of fishing, not so good as the last haul,seems has alway been thus.

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FRIDAY, MAY 4/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:48 AM GMT on May 04, 2012

Clear, clam, 4C, overcast, temp to rise near double digits with wet weather for tomorrow. Sunday weather forecast to return to similar today with next week a hopeful warming trend.

Many local travellers yesterday, trip nearly full coming and going, with many planning on the last trip as the trip of choice returning home. The local traffic steady for sure.

The seiner must have been successful last night, many trucks going by with fresh bait. The first landed for the season. Don't know how the lobster fishery doing at the moment, but good to see fresh bait into the system.

Rob off for volleyball overnight and games in Hartland tomorrow, returning tomorrow night. Emily has an engagement she must participate in Quispam, for the weekend.

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THURSDAY, MAY 3/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 9:18 AM GMT on May 03, 2012

An unsual sunrise first thing this morning, the sky nearly blood red at first light, total calm, harbour resembles a reflecting pond with the outline of Ross Island the feature. Temp just on the plus side, expected to rise into double digits. Similar weather for tomorrow then wet for the weekend.

A visit with brother and his other half as they escorted Donna home great to catch up. All hands are busy it seems, but tentative plans to do the family gathering thing this summer mentioned. Once an annual event however as the group become larger hard to make it work with other commitments, etc.

Interesting announcement in the Legislature yesterday, soon will be able to make reservations on the ferry both coming and going, more than 24 hours ahead and online, a positive feature for sure.

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MAY 1/12

Posted by: GRANDMANAN, 10:30 AM GMT on May 01, 2012

A great sunrise given to overcast, calm, a cool 5C, was in the negative side overnight. Spring is reluctant to take hold and give us nice temps day and night. Expect temp to rise during the day with showers possible overnight.

Donna being escorted back this evening by brother and wife, word is not viable to walk on with the articles that are headed home with her. Give them a chance to visit with mother, and get up to speed on how she is making out.

Inspite of the cool weather conditions the outside still needs yardwork. The grass is growing and becoming more green each day, a good sign, but requires attention sooner rather than later. Weather and procrastination make a great duo to see things undone.

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