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Showing posts with label seal cove. Show all posts
Showing posts with label seal cove. Show all posts

Monday, August 12, 2013

Tracey's Disgraces - The Roads to Aquaculture and Energy

Somebody is going to be killed on these roads.

The routes to Harbour Breton and Hermitage are framed with majestic hills, mountains, and fjords but they are also wrought with danger.

This is equally true of the Bay d'Espoir Highway in general.

The path to aquaculture "riches" and hydro "gold" are a disgrace for MHA Tracey Perry and a tell tale of what happens to those communities adjacent to resources. Labrador is living proof that St. John's Metro (the heart of government) continues to refuse fair and equal benefits to those living in rural communities and the Big Land.

So Ms. Perry I have decided to show the rest of the province exactly what livyers on the South Coast are subject to and the blatant disregard for safety your government shows to people living in these communities.

Heading out of Hermitage (Route 364) toward Route the Bay d'Espoir Highway (Route 360) we give witness to some of the absolute perils for heavy equipment; fish trucks, construction equipment, and tractor trailers.

Here we see a massive stone and gravel truck heading down a steep hill - on the wrong side of the road - to avoid a shoulder which is deteriorated. Picture this with a car coming the other way in the icy winter months.

Next I will show you shots of the Route to Harbour Breton (Route 360)  and Hermitage (Route 364) - the first few of which will show you the beautiful scenery and the massive inclines and declines one must drive - followed by photos of highway conditions.

This goes on and on - up and down the mountain passes - trucks and cars trying not to get knocked over a cliff. Unacceptable. Tourism - I don`t think so - yet anywhere else in the world this would be a haven for those interested in natural beauty.


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Leslie leaves splendour in its wake


The Aftermath Sea State - Surfing in Fortune Bay?

This afternoon in Seal Cove brings spectacular surf. Leslie leaves her exclamation mark.
Hope you enjoy the great scenery and hope you are all safe after the storm.

Hurricane Leslie as it hit this morning 7am Fortune Bay

The wind gusts are high - temperature currently 19 degrees and spits of rain. 9:30 am

There was significant rain overnight - however the electricity has not failed and power has been constant. This area is serviced by Nalcor not Newfoundland Power.

The video below was taken at 7 am this morning at Seal Cove - Fortune Bay as Leslie was making landfall to the east.

Currently the sun is in and out - the gusts are subsiding and the temperature is 22 at 1 pm.

I hope everybody is keeping safe.




Monday, September 10, 2012

Video Update Fortune Bay Hurricane Leslie 6:30 pm

I will continue to monitor the storm as it approaches the South Coast.

The sea state continues to deteriorate and this video was taken in the rain. 6:30 pm


Up close with Hurricane Leslie as she Churns the Water

I decided to take a closer look as the waves and wind are building in Fortune Bay ahead of Hurricane Leslie.

I hope you enjoy this video update from the South Coast. Get close to the turmoiled sea.


Hurricane Leslie Video - Seal Cove Fortune Bay

I have taken a somewhat unsteady video of the pre-hurricane Leslie winds and water as at 1:30 pm.

Have a look and a listen.

Seal Cove - Fortune Bay

Another Update Hurricane Leslie Fortune Bay

Here a couple of more pics just a half hour later.

Leslie's going to make a grand entrance...

A bit more testy half an hour later
12:30 pm Monday - Seal Cove - Fortune Bay

Hurricane Leslie Fortune Bay - Updates and Pics

I will post pics as the day goes on and the seas continue to change.

It was a nice partially sunny warm day in Seal Cove Fortune Bay this morning.

It has now become very dark - the sea spray is travelling a hundred metres and the water is getting rough.

12 Noon September 10th 


Leslie is on its way to Fortune Bay - Seal Cove

Sunday, July 15, 2012

My Backyard, Seal Cove - Fortune Bay

Please enjoy the beauty that is this wonderful Fortune Bay Community.

Seal Cove is postcard perfect and the people of the town are genuine, friendly, hard-working, intelligent, and most of all care for each other.

This community is an ideal place for a provincial park and a wonderful place to take the family for a visit.

Pictures of my Backyard.







Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Fire appears to be out in Seal Cove - Fortune Bay

By visible consideration the fire in the hills behind Seal Cove - Fortune Bay appears to be extinguished.

As I get some additional pictures ready - I will post and do a citizen's review of the FES response.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Important Update on Seal Cove Fire

Smoke from a fire still burning behind Seal Cove, Fortune Bay is now enveloping the community.

The wind has shifted and the urgency has increased to put out this fire - now in it's 5th day.

Houses almost not visible as smoke envelops the community.

The Fire still Burns - Seal Cove - Day 5 - Wind has now Shifted



The fire still burns behind the hills in Seal Cove, Fortune Bay - day 5.

The water bomber returned this morning with another expected this afternoon.

This is a stubborn blaze that can still threaten the town.

The wind is now blowing the smoke into the community. It is essential that this fire gets knocked down now. 

Here are pictures of the helicopter today. I am also posting a couple of pictures of the scenery.

Seal Cove, Fortune Bay is one of the most picturesque communities we have - and that's saying something.

If you really want to see the ocean meeting the sky - this is the place to be.




A Lobster Fisherman at Work

Monday, May 07, 2012

Fire Bombers Continue to Tackle Fire - Day 4

The Fire behind the community of Seal Cove - Fortune Bay continues as it progresses toward the resettled community of Pass Island.

Eyes continue to watch the wind conditions - that fortunately have to date blown away from the town of Seal Cove.

Water bombers, the helicopter, and grounds crew continue the assault in an attempt to gain and keep control of the blaze.

Here are some pictures from today:

The water bomber collecting water in a pond behind Seal Cove heading to Pass Island
Lifting Off
Natural Resources Crew and Helicopter on Site
Little Miquelon in the Backdrop
Once again - it is important to the community of Seal Cove - Fortune Bay to knock this fire down before any shift in wind direction.

Fire Continues at Seal Cove - Fortune Bay

This morning behind the hills of Seal Cove - Fortune Bay the smoke continues to billow as the helicopter continues to assist in the fire suppression efforts.


This is not a fogbank - but rather a smokey horizon.

Sunday, May 06, 2012

Two Water Bombers Take on the Seal Cove FB Fire

It's supper hour in Seal Cove, Fortune Bay and at this hour water bombers continue to battle the fire in the hills.

Friday, Saturday, and now Sunday the local fire brigade has been doing it's work alongside forestry workers, helicopter and water bomber pilots.

More pictures from the site an hour or so ago.

A water bomber attacking a fire just beyond the hill.
The Department of Natural Resource Assets at the site.
Water Bomber approaching hills.

Water Bomber returns to Seal Cove - Fortune Bay - Fire

The hills remain burning behind Seal Cove Fortune Bay at this hour.

A couple of wind shifts seen the fire start to burn back and up the peninsula.

The Water Bomber has returned to help in the ongoing efforts to quench the blaze.


Fire continues behind Seal Cove - Fortune Bay

Last night was a long one for some community volunteers who kept an eye on the stubborn fire in the hills.

This morning rang in with the return of a helicopter and grounds crew to continue to fight the blaze.

I have taken a series of shots to give you an idea of what's happening today.

Helicopter prepares to bring equipment to a ground crew behind the hill you see.




Hot spots continue to smolder in the hills directly behind the community.

Helicopter collects gear from the road leading to Pass Island - A resettled community.


Helicopter carrying fire suppression gear.



Charred hills behind the community.

Behind these hills the fire continues to burn and is where the fire suppression work continues.

The fire burned right to ocean's edge.

The local fire brigade, town officials and community are to be commended for their efforts and watchful eye. Forestry workers continue their efforts today to extinguish the fire and have given a tremendous effort to keep the community safe.

As you can see despite the charred hills - the community of Seal Cove Fortune Bay is a beautiful rural community and is the home of caring, hardworking, and friendly people.