I’m still here. The parking lot was looking quite lonely looking for awhile, The Captain finally arrived to help and hooked up booster cables to my battery…it soon became evident that there was another problem… a slight shortage of gas. So we went to the Irving, filled a jug, brought it back…and it still doesn’t…

I’ve been bragging lately about my car and how it’s been starting perfectly on these cold morning, without even being plugged in. Tonight it decided to teach me a lesson. I’m not sure what happened….I started it and left it running for about a 1/2 hour because it is -27 degrees. Then when I went…

Kellie brought up the subject of New Years resolutions or goals and didn’t receive many comments… Maybe it’s because you don’t want to share your personal goals but most likely it is because you don’t have any written down. Goal setting is a skill that needs to be learned so don’t feel bad if you…

Someone sent me these pictures the other day. I think they were taken in front of Weyerhaeuser Miramichi when this seal somehow got lost and ended up on the ice. Did anybody else see this or hear about it? Does anyone know what happened to it? Leave a comment and let me know. Giv'er MiramichiGiv’er…

A great Christmas and New Years was had by all, here at Mighty Miramichi. We attended the annual Christmas party for all tenants of the Miratech building at the Newcastle Curling Club. A lot of us were first time curlers and we had a blast! I have to say I was surprised by how much…

So, how was your Christmas or whatever holiday you celebrate? Mine was great! Now, I’m really looking forward to bringing in 2004. Every New Year I get all excited at the possibilities. I love fresh starts, clean slates, a blank page — I guess that’s the writer in me. I’m curious. Are any of you…

Happy Holidays! With Christmas, the New Year and a lot of new things happening with Bread ‘n Molasses it’s been difficult to get in here and jot things down. So, I thought I’d better pop by and let everyone know that all is well on the Mighty Miramichi! We’re definitely having a white Christmas! I’m…

Here’s a cool link to check out! The Miramichi River was featured on the Discovery Channels, “Great Canadian Rivers” program last year. Terry, the Mighty Miramichi captain, and local author Doug Underhill took them on a tour of this end of the river starting at Beaubears Island. Here are a few pictures from the outing.…

Have you heard about the new contest we’re having on Bread ‘n Molasses magazine? It’s really exciting! We’ve got great cash prizes to give-away! Not so many entries yet, but I think it’s just because we’re getting close to Christmas and people have a lot on their plates. The entries will pick up after the…

Last Saturday I attended a Christmas Craft Sale and Tea at Gretna Green Elementary School. There was a large selection of gifts for sale from many talented crafters, artists & bakers. There were paintings on every medium imaginable, fudge, candies, wreaths, jewellery, knitting, fudge, woodworking, sewing, bath sets, fudge, jams & jellies, hot toddies, music,…

Today was an exciting day in Miramichi as presentations were made to the Miramichi Task Force, an initiative of the Lord government. The new Task Force has been established to provide a long-term focused plan of action to address the economic challenges facing the Miramichi region. The Task Force is made up of local business…

Exciting news!! Dirk wrote Chapter 7 in our novel collaboration!! Yay!! Thanks so much, Dirk! Now folks, hold onto your hats, cause here come the cops. Chapter # 7 Posted by Dirk December 8th, 2003 Hundreds of small beads appeared on his forehead as soon as the large door of the sedan swung open. The…

Here’s something you might want to attend this weekend. I got this press release awhile back. Sounds like a good time! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Doc’s Holiday” As the opening performance draws near, the cast of St. James and St. John United Church have started rehearsing on a nightly basis. Since the beginning of October, the…