For those living outside the area: The Hopedale couple were found around 10 am Thursday morning.
They had become disorientated in bad weather and were found outside the original search area.

Luckily they came upon a cabin; they had plenty of wood for warmth but had to ration what very little food they had with them. There is a pod cast here of interview with the RCMP search coordinator and also one of the rescued party. Her male companion was one of Fran’s nephews, so there were some anxious moments there for awhile.
Hearty thanks go out to those on the ground search and rescue team.

We had a taste of the storm yesterday sure, white out conditions at times; luckily we have not had it near as long as the rest of Labrador.

Down at Northern they have lots of specials on, nothing like a bit of competition eh? They had some in there vegetable section and varied specials in grocery and in the clothing section.

Alas the specials fairies missed some items, like Ocean Spray cranberry juice for $12.66 [same in BigLand for 6.99]. And large bags of dog food for 54 bucks [BigLand has em for 21 and change].

Both stores are getting these items in by plane this time of year, so one should shop around before buying. One thing Northern has is a good variety of potatoes [variety in spuds has been lacking last few years], some are on sale.

So with all these specials on the go and the weather the pits I cooked up some of the goodies yesterday.

Made a big pot of caribou/vegetable soup with plenty for later.

Then did a leek/ham/mushroom/cheese quiche [f-----g egg pie to some] served with lettuce and a honey/mustard/balsamic vinaigrette.

Of course Fran had the bones from the soup, poor old Siutik sat there with a pleading look all the while Fran feasted, Fran does not like sharing bones, but Siutik did get a small peace offering.