Page 29 - Voyage from Boularderie to Waipu
Published by Ronald Caplan on 1995/8/1 (268 reads)of these were flying aboard, but most generally in the night time. The day was fme and very warm. The wind was fair all day (i27th dav OUt' '''' running at the rate of 8 knots per hour. T 'y' eco '' espied a large ship to windward of us, Jan. ZI, i??5??J bound to Europe. Through the night the wind blew pretty stiff which caused us to r28th dav OUt' '''' 'P ''' main and fore top gallant sails but I ' I in the morning we made all sail again and Tori '' 1SCS iinjiimig wc iiiauc aii saii a'ain oiiu 'jan. z:y, loso; f''' through the water like a thing of life. The sky was cloudy with some light showers of rain. Towards noon it grew calm, with heavy showers of rain. At noon we were in latitude 2? 45' North. About dark a Ught breeze came on, but not altogether fair. The breeze continued very light. Through the night and day the r29th dav OUt' '''' '' ''' '''' ''' insufferable and could T '?d 18'8 '?' '' endured if it was not for the air con- jan. Z% lo5oJ veyed down by wind sails made in the shape of tags, one end open to the air and the other in? serted down into the hatchway. Also in the daytime we had awnings spread over the decks to defend us from the heat of the sun. Richmond County's Route 4 "I took the road less travelled by ...and that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost Crafts & Gifts AAaln Street St. P??t??rS 535-319> Come and browse.... A unique selection of crafts and folk art by Maritime artisans, imported giftware, and books. OPEN ALL YEAR VISA/AAASTERCARD The day being fme I went up with one of the sailors into the foretop, where we had the follow? ing conversation, being about a seaman's life. It is a wonder with what in? difference they view their perilous life they lead, and how little they care for their hard earned pence. "Ah!" says he, "how comfortably might I have been situated in society today, if I had taken care of earnings but alas! for me. I am like a man shut up in prison for a long number of years ignorant of the manners of society. And none to commune with but my feUow prisoners, who are as ig? norant as myself. Therefore when I have a chance to go among society, I feel the time long till I shall spend my all, and when? ever that is done, I must ship again, to eam and to spend. I have often went ashore with ??50 in my pockets but felt one single week too long and tedious a time to spend it." I asked him if he ever intended to fol? low his present peri? lous occupation and if he ever thought about what was he to do if old age should catch him penniless and friendless. "Pen? niless and friend? less," says he, "am I not in that position always? Who are my friends, and when is my pocket with mon? ey? But sometimes I have a feeling com? ing over me that I would like to spend my life ashore, but usage has made me like the sea so much that I at the last would rather have my length and breadth of it than of Terra firma. But as for old age I am sure it will never catch me. The effect of crime on my con? stitution is apparent in my body, then liv? ing deeply must it be fixed in my soul, if it _' '_ 18-RoteMIic Ouradg • 0otf Coarse Dundee, located in West Bay. Cape Breton Is? land, offers guests a variety of recreation and relaxa? tion. Visit our Dining Room and enjoy wonderful cuisine or drop by our lounge and experience Cape Breton hospitality at its finest. Dundee has something for everyone. From our 18 hole professional golf course to our full service marina to spectacular scenery. Dundee is the perfect labeside resort. Dundee is a yachtman's paradise, a golfer's dream, a vacationer's delight and everything else you V70uld expect from a world class reson. Whateveryour pleasure, Dundee guarantees satisfaction. R.R. # 2, West Bay, Nova Scotia BOE 3K0 Tel. (902) 345-2649 ; Fax (902) 545-2697 Odyssey Cape Breton Toll Free 1-800-565-1774 Christina's Pizza Parlor ~ Everything Home Made ~ Pizza Spaghetti Donairs Lasagna Subs Garlic Fingers Caesar Salads Soup & Sandwiches ' Friendly Service - CI MAIN STREET • ST. PETERS • 535-3568 LYNN'S FLOWERS & GIFTS Something Special for Someone Special" Flowers & Gifts for Any Occasion Crafts & Craft Supplies Souvenirs Fruit Baskets Balloons & Balloon Bouquets P. O. Box 88 ST. PETERS BOE 3B0 (902) 535-2377 QCadTldings Xmas & Crafts "sHoppe" 'v .cF# AT ?5
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