Posts by Andrew McCarthy
BEST FOR LAST
For many years McCarthy’s Party Tour guests would often introduce themselves at our welcome reception with a disclaimer; suggesting they’d seen every other province in the country, and this was their final foray in Canada. To which our Mother would respond; “Well you certainly saved the best for last!” “… last foray into Canada…”…
Read MoreFUTURE’S SO BRIGHT
Newfoundland & Labrador’s history serves as a constant reminder of man’s capacity to evolve, and an era when we celebrated our ability to invent, create, design, expand, improve and change the world around us. An island off the eastern most shores of Canada, Newfoundland has long been recognized as a most valuable strategic asset, and…
Read MoreDEFIB MY HEART
Our guides hail from all corners of the province and most are active in their local community. Many of these rural towns are currently focused on the acquisition of defibrillators for their recreational centers. This issue was tabled at our annual guide meeting where we discuss the tour year, make suggestions, and offer ideas to…
Read MoreHALF AN HOUR LATER
We used to give the boys in Vancouver a shocking tormenting; often asking if B.C. meant ‘Before Christ’, and frequently suggesting; “If anyone needs an extra half hour in their time zone it must be you crowd!” We found wonderful friends “out west”, and while most understood the humour regarding Newfoundland’s unique time zone –…
Read MoreSPOONFUL
Our sister in law Lori McCarthy is hosting a ‘Cod Sounds’ spoon carving course on the 22nd of March. We were confused when she first told us, asking; “What is spoon carving?” She provided a quick demonstration and its exactly what it sounds like – whittling a spoon from a piece of wood. We watched…
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