Thursday, July 10, 2008

Giant bonsai?





The air traffic seems to have increased to summer mode. Yesterday morning in the space of 30 minutes two take offs and three landings at the strip, pictures showing just two of the landings. There must have been half a dozen more throughout the day. Add to that the rotary traffic it makes for a busy little air space.
Some of the traffic is related to mining exploration; fuel was being loaded on to a twin otter and headed north. Other traffic is schedule flights, freight charters and the fuel stops for the GB to Voisey’s bay flights.

Soon added will be traffic going up to the Torngats. The summer project of the Torngat National Park will be under way in a week or so. Researchers, students, local guides/bear monitors as well as the fledgling tourism industry will venture into the park for 6 weeks or so of intensive activity.

This little tree reminded me of a guy who was in town some weeks back. The guy had spent some time living in Japan and had mentioned he had bonsai trees back at his home on Long Island.
One day while walking in the hills with him he mentioned that some of the stunted trees would make good bonsai. It would take the input of an expert from Japan who would pick the trees suitable, dig around the roots and nurse them in the ground for several years before removing them.

So this tree sure has a bonzai look about it, ignoring the fact it is five foot high.
Those old oil storage tanks are an eyesore eh? They have been in that location for over twenty years. Some failed venture to supply fuel to the town.
Not sure why they have not been removed. That area of town is “light industrial” now with the chopper re fueling and the rock quarry and the dump is just down the road a bit.

5 comments:

The Voyage of The WANDERBIRD said...

G'Day Brian. We will soon be in Nain as we are on our way down the cost now. Presently in Ramea. Those planes will get a little busier soon as we have 24 charter guests flying into Nain as our voyages will begin and end there. Just wondering if you could let me know if there is a fresh water supply at the dock for filling our tanks? Looking forward to meeting the "official mascots" Fran and Siutik upon our arrival in late July. Kind Regards, Rick Miles M/S Wanderbird

Brian said...

Hi Rick,

The water question was asked and answered, but, my memory not being what it could be I may have given incorrect information.
You would have to contact the Nain Inuit Community Government, 1 709 922 2842, ask for Dasi or Sarah.
They supply the hose that hooks up to the fire hydrant at the end of the wharf area.

The Voyage of The WANDERBIRD said...

Hey brian Thanks. Looked back a bit on your blog but found nothing about water asked by anyone...oh well. Most of the wharves that we have visited thus far have regular gate valve type affairs just like one would attach a garden hose too...quite visable when simply walking the length of the dock. I tried to call the number that you gave me and got lost in voice mail hades!! Ah the want for a real live person to answer a phone...a universal desire now it seems. Thanks anyway and I do look forward to the official greeters. Our two labs on board will love to have a frolic with your four legged friend. Look forward to meeting you......Cheers, Rick Miles

Brian said...

We will have to agree to disagree on the water issue Rick
On November 8 2007 I sent you an e mail with brief answers to some of your questions, “water at the fish plant” being one of them. Hence my correction today.

I also checked with the NICG office, the only time they engage the dreaded answering machine is when no one is in the office. If you call back during work hours you should get some one. Lunch break is 12 to 1 Atlantic time. Hours are 8.30 to 5.
Here are three names that you should ask for; the two I gave you are higher ups. Ernie [as in Ernestina]. Karen or Tabea

The Voyage of The WANDERBIRD said...

Well then...looks as if the first beer's on me! Thanks much Brian and am looking forward to meeting you for a fine chat! See you in a few weeks!