I grew up in Brigus and still think it is such a quaint town thats for sure ...The people here are very receptive to our visitors through out the years ..Without our love for the town it probably would be just another little place .If anyone have never visited Brigus before i would highly recommend it to everyone and im sure when you visit it the first time youll alway come back ,that is the kind of magatism thta our little historic town has .. Bravo to our town clerk because the website is just fantastic but in order to appreciate Brigus you will have to visit and tell your friends ...If anyone comes on here that i have graduated with at Bishop Oneill in 84 then write down my e mail address because i be glad to hear from you ..
Michelle Redmond (Hawco) <autumn_eyes1956@hotmail.com>
Brigus, Canada - July 11, 2006 (6:46 PM)
Youve got a nice site. I really like it.
http://somagoods.atspace.com/index.html
Persey Mc Bright <jonnatan@yahoo.com>
Australia, United States - June 24, 2006 (3:45 AM)
I have been looking for sites like this for a long time. Thank you!
<john.brown@fromru.com>
NY, USA - June 24, 2006 (2:33 AM)
Very good site! I like it! I just wanted to pass a note to let you know what a great job you have done with this site. Thanks!
Warm regards Tom Green!
<foxic@mail.com>
Chicago, USA - June 23, 2006 (10:09 PM)
Nice job
Esmeralda <Esmeralda8943@aol.com>
Dublin, Dublin - June 11, 2006 (6:57 PM)
Cool!.. Nice work!
<alex.miller@mail.com>
Kiev, German - June 11, 2006 (6:56 PM)
Thank you for the good work
Lyonl <Lyonl1113@usa.com>
Miami, Miami - June 11, 2006 (5:09 AM)
Great web site.
<diana.brown@gmail.com>
Springfield, German - June 11, 2006 (4:42 AM)
This website is Great! I will recommend you to all my friends. I found so much useful things here. Thank you.
Timur Pydrov <alena.rudnicki@atlasstech.com>
Moskow, Hungary - April 4, 2006 (9:19 AM)
Just found this site. My grandfather was from Brigus but other than his parents died young we know nothing. Does the names Joshua and Johanna Roberts mean anything to anyone. They were married in 1876, Joshua died in 1886. My grandfather George was born 2-9-78 and his sister Louise 11-4-78. After his parents died he moved to MA. Moved to Adams Cove in 1900 and his family from Brigus would visit. We would love to connect with our Brigus relatives. Thank you.
Judith Robertson Be;; <jrbell644@aol.cm>
Saugus, USA - March 2, 2006 (12:05 PM)
Looks like a beautiful place. My husband and I are visiting Brigus for the first time this summer. My father was born in Brigus and his family moved to Buffalo many years ago. His name was William Gushue, and my grandparents were Stewart and Elizabeth Gushue. Would love any suggestions on finding out more about my family heritage
Melissa Bailey(nee: Gushue) <melisbai@clientlogic.com>
Buffalo, USA - February 25, 2006 (2:37 PM)
looking forward to visiting your town this coming august got your site from a friend in Nova Scotia
chau
tom hogan <tomhogan_uy@yahoo.com>
El Callao, Venezuela - February 19, 2006 (7:35 AM)
Hi Wayne,
Excellent web-site, however I would love to see Station Road on the tour.
Brenda
brenda mahoney <bmahomey@rogers.com>
ajax, canada - February 17, 2006 (10:15 AM)
Hi Wayne, Great site! Thanks for your kindness during our adventure in Gander this past weekend. I hope to see you at this years Blueberry Festival. Take Care your friend from PAL! Jenn
Jennifer <jennconnolly@hotmail.com>
St. John's, Canada - February 13, 2006 (9:05 AM)
I just want to send my best regards to all my good friends in Brigus. I hope to see you all again soon.
Richard Nacamuli <nacamuli@att.net>
Califon, USA - February 2, 2006 (4:30 PM)
Nice site. And cool ideas. Big thanks to You!
Mary <mary1963_@yahoo.com>
New York, USA - January 31, 2006 (2:38 AM)
I really appreciate your website. All important details are included. Fine design! Thanks!
Citalopram <citalopram@cc.tt>
New York, USA - January 31, 2006 (1:24 AM)
Great site! Nice work! Thanks!
Funtik <gokol@baba.com>
New York, USA - January 31, 2006 (1:02 AM)
Excellent site! Just that I searched for that, thanks for work!
Cephalexin <cephalexin@mail.com>
New York, USA - January 30, 2006 (9:29 PM)
Hello!
My name is Rich!Good Job.
Rich <ivan@mail.ru>
Frienda 5, Albania - January 25, 2006 (4:45 PM)
I have visited your web site a couple of times, it is great to be able to read about people from there, that might actually be related to me ! Keep up the good work, this way I will be able to complete my family tree!! Thanks
Glenda Schwalbe (nee Percy) the daughter of Charles & Media (nee Sutton)Percy of Brigus
Glenda Schwalbe(nee Percy) <gschwalbe@sympatico.ca>
Happy Valley, Canada - January 25, 2006 (1:13 PM)
I forgot to mention that it was my great grandfather,George Churchill Jerrett, who, in 1859, I believe, built the Anglican church that has been in the news so much this past year or so.
Prowse Jerrett <pjerrett@shaw.ca>
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - January 21, 2006 (10:34 PM)
Hi Wayne. You have a great site here. I was born in Harbour Grace but my father was Harold Jerrett from Clarke's Beach and I have relatives all over Conception Bay. My grandmother was Louisa Frances (Fanny) Spracklin from Brigus and I have been there many times. Might be back for a visit this summer. If so, I'll try to contact you.
Prowse Jerrett <pjerrett@shaw.ca>
Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - January 21, 2006 (10:28 PM)
I really appreciate your website. All important details are included. Fine design!Merry Christmas! & Happy New Year!
Leather <nosdsa@saddsah.com>
New York, USA - January 12, 2006 (3:24 AM)
Very good site! Nice design!
Calatrim <calatrim@yahoo.com>
New York, USA - January 12, 2006 (3:10 AM)
It was an interesting additon to the site. I look forward to the changes and hope that the good work continues.
Remedilean <rem@sadd.com>
New York, USA - January 12, 2006 (3:08 AM)
I have visited Brigus and Cupids twice in the last eight years and found that they are very friendly. The museum I found was particularly interesting as I am the village blacksmith in a little town just north of me. I have been smithing for over thirty years and the iron work that I found was very interesting although scarce. The trouble that I have when I visit there is that I don't have enough time so see everything. If I could get my wife to move there I would be on a plane in a minute, but she comes from St. John's and now that we have a grand daughter the idea of moving is very unlikely so I will just have to get used to visiting. Hopefully again this year 2006.The piece and quiet are a far cry from the hussle and bussle where we live and there is so much history thier. I guess that is why I like it so much...Les..
Les H. Stanley <tcstanley@rogers.com>
Sharon, Canada - January 9, 2006 (9:44 AM)
Happy new year.
<genviagra@mail.com>
Arkansas, - January 2, 2006 (11:49 PM)
Thanks Wayne this is a great site.Nflders away from the rock love to read all sites and I just loved your site.Hope someone can help me in my search
yvonne Schurott <newfie59@cfl.rr.com>
altamonte Springs, usa - January 2, 2006 (2:56 PM)
I meet a lovely couple from Brigus and We exchanged emailand phone #'s They came to our house for dinner and we had a lovely time,They email me after the dinner and said they hoped we could do it again.My problem is I lost their email and phone number.I know their last name started with a w and their first names are Bruce and Edith,they have two lovely white dogs.I understand your town is small and I am hoping someone knows them.Edith's family still live in Begus,They are building a house there too.Anyone with information can email me.Thanks
Yvonne
yvonne Schurott <newfie59@cfl.rr.com>
Altamonte Springs, usa - January 2, 2006 (2:50 PM)
Happy new year!!!
<shejo@canada.com>
Washington, - January 1, 2006 (6:52 PM)
Happy 2006 to all my cousins, uncles and aunts back in Brigus. The Jerrett's might remember me from a visit in 1969. Maybe I'll visit again one day and enjoy the salt air of the Atlantic. All the best.
Timothy Hatt <timbux@gmail.com>
Vancouver, Canada - January 1, 2006 (6:26 PM)
Happy new year!!!
<Shaefer@aol.com>
Virginia, - January 1, 2006 (9:16 AM)
Happy Christmas and New Year to everyone in Brigus are there any Learys still there?
My grandfather was Charles Leary killed in WW1.
Saw his name on your war memorial.
Best Regards
ian Leary
Ian Leary <thelearys@btinternet.com>
Yeovil, England - December 30, 2005 (12:24 PM)
Great site! Happy New Year!
Thetmadrol <term@google.com>
New York, USA - December 28, 2005 (8:50 AM)
Very good site! I like it! Merry Christmas!
Cashmere <cash@mail.com>
New York, USA - December 27, 2005 (5:59 PM)
iwould like to say this a wonderful site and i miss this town very much. iwould like to say hello to all my friends and family and i hope everyone in brigus has a great christmas and i have to say a special hello to my aunt evelyn and family and pop and nan spracklin. we love you all.lots of love from Nelson,Amanda, Hannah,Sydney. see you guys this summer hopefully
mr and mrs nelson parsons <amandanelsonparsons@hotmail.com>
corner brook, canada - December 23, 2005 (6:24 AM)
First time here like anything newfoundland been to brigis juction a few times when i was a young ladd in the 1950s than mount cashel orphange happened i left the orphange and came to the states .but my heart has always been back in newfoundland the rock of hope.my roots
warren willuiams <warsha@aol.com>
seattle, USA - December 22, 2005 (11:36 PM)
- December 22, 2005 (8:30 PM)
Great site! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Wide <wide@mail.us>
New York, USA - December 21, 2005 (3:41 PM)
Very good site! Merry Christmas!
Leather <leather@yahoo.com>
New York, USA - December 21, 2005 (11:44 AM)
This site is very interesting. Great job. Web site looks very good. I will remember you for my next special event.
Richard <caped3_4us@yahoo.com>
Benson, United States - December 20, 2005 (5:53 PM)
just heard a xmas song,can't remenber the name but the music was familar,i know these are not the words be longing to this song ,but it's how i remenber it .how would you like xmas on brigus barrons how would you like to hang your stocking on a great big blueberry brush.hi to aunt mary and my cousins.wayne if you the time please respond.
randy king <randyandvicki@rodgers.com>
whitby, can. - December 18, 2005 (12:13 AM)
hi wayne . great site ,great to see brigus again !nice job i really enjoyed the pictures anf information .keep up the good work . thanks phyllis
phyllis dixon <motorcycle1957@yahoo.com>
moncton, canada - December 17, 2005 (8:51 AM)
I really appreciate your website. All important details are included. Fine design!
<Coats@yahooo.com>
NY, USA - December 16, 2005 (3:35 PM)
Wayne:
Great WEB SITE!
Brigus is such a beautiful Town, of course, the Town Manager is a #1 professional also.
Take care.
Joan
Clarke's Beach, - December 11, 2005 (8:24 PM)
Good morning Wayne; it has been a dogs age since I last wrote a line. I just wanted to say that I hope to bring my parents Noah and Violet (Gushue) Sparkes to Brigus next year. They are now both 80 years young and would like to visit the old home town one again before lifes courtain closes for them. There is the possibility that we may try to have a Gushue reunion around the same time. Any Gushue's from the Leonard and Edith Gushue line may contact me for any further info. This is only in the talk stages just yet. HAVE A GREAT BIG BRIGUS DAY! Harold S.
Harold Sparkes <guspar6349@rogers.com>
Fredericton, Canada - November 17, 2005 (8:19 AM)
i have visited only once but it was the best vacation of my life. i went up with my great garandmother for a month in 2004. it was the best experince of my life i really hope to come back to see some formilliar faces.
vincent <vBK@aim.com>
medford, USA - October 25, 2005 (6:36 PM)
Thanks for putting this lovely web site together.
My father's family is originally from Carbonear. My grand father's brother was the Very Rt. Rev. Joseph Msgr.Murphy DD. He was the pastor of the Catholic Church in Brigus, back in the 1930s and 1040s. He is buried next to the church. My father and I were both named after him.
It was so heart warming to see pictures of his church among your photos.
Take care and God Bless!
Joe Murphy
Joseph R. Murphy <Joseph.Murphy3@med.va.gov>
Boston, USA - October 12, 2005 (5:08 AM)
Hi there, I love your website. My mother just passed away in August from cancer. She was the daughter of Harry and Irene {Roberts} from Brigus. My Mom's name is Elizabeth[Hiscock]Lepper. When I was eight years old I got to see Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. My Dad's family is from Tatamagouche, N.S..The thing I remember most is seeing the family home, cemetary,and a big fish place with the name Hiscock.My Mom told me that place burned down later.Now I live on the coast of Maine near fishing wharfs.My Mom was 77.
Lorinda Sawyer <sawyer78>
Blue Hill, USA - October 9, 2005 (2:41 PM)
I am trying to locate Rick Piercey. My nephew and I met him and Doug Bridger in Florida about thirty years ago. At that time he was living in Newfoundland, Canada. Can anyone help?
Thanks
Susan <ratcliffewa7@aol.com>
U.S. - October 6, 2005 (3:06 AM)
I was in Brigus on Sept. 10th and stayed at the 'Brittoner'. I just loved that little town. I had never been to Newfoundland before and will return and take more time to visit both Brigus and the region. Great site! Great scenery. I'm a small town person at heart.
Corinne <sallys222@hotmail.com>
Richmond, Canada - October 3, 2005 (8:40 PM)
I've never been to Newfoundland, but it's my dream to visit someday. Years ago I used to go to the library just to read about the province and look at the photos. Now, with the internet I have all the information and photos right at my fingertips and "visit" to my heart's content. Brigus looks to me like the most beautiful town on earth. How lucky those of you who live there are! Every town has its charm but Brigus looks to me like a piece of heaven.
Marylou Bondi <mbrt74@suscom.net>
Prattsburgh, USA - September 14, 2005 (12:47 PM)
If anyone knows about a man that lived in the mountains of brigus named jake who died around 2003 please contact me at amber_ashmorre3@hotmail.com, this is very important.
Amber <amber_ashmorre3@hotmail.com>
St.Johns, canada - September 12, 2005 (5:33 PM)
Very nice site. My mother grew up in Brigus, she was a Jerrett. I used to love going to the "Devils chair" and the tunnel when I was a child. This site brings back a lot of great memories. Thanks!
John
USA - September 10, 2005 (10:22 PM)
Hi, I'm trying to find out some information about a female named Melissa Spracklin who was born out around Brigus. If you know her or of her can you please email me some information. I want to get in touch with her. Thanks!!
Melissa <sparkles_122@hotmail.com>
Canada - September 1, 2005 (9:42 PM)
To all those who worked on building this site - Congratulation! I come by every once in a while to see what's new. I'm in Brigus 2/3 times a year visiting our mother. I can't tell you how proud I am of my hometown. I tell everyone I can about it and love to show off my family home to anyone who will look. It's featured on the "virtual tour", Morning Mist.
Our father, Graham Percy, Riverhead, would be very proud to have the home he and our mother looked after with such pride featured on the official website.
Thanks for the memories, Jackie (Percy) Salvaterra, formerly of Riverhead.
Jacqueline (Jackie Percy) Salvaterra <salvaterra52@rogers.com>
Brampton, Canada - August 30, 2005 (10:22 AM)
Awesome site
Rosty <western43@hotmail.com>
Geezwood, USA - August 30, 2005 (4:12 AM)
Love this site I grew up in brigus till I was about 8 years old and I have not had the chance to make it back and I can't wait until I can but thanks for helping me remember.
Michelle Evely <michelleevely@shaw.ca>
Nanaimo, Canada - August 17, 2005 (2:57 PM)
HEY BRIGUS!GREAT WEB SITE WAYNE,I GOT THE SITE FROM WENDY AVERY WHEN SHE WAS IN FROT MCMURRAY.I WOULD LIKE TO SAY HI TO ALL MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS,I MISS EVERYBODY.BRIGUS IS STILL HOME TO ME AND ALWAYS WILL BE.IF ANYBODY WOULD LIKE TO CHAT FROM HOME I WOULD LOVE TO.BY FOR NOW AND HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT THE BEST FESTIVAL ON THE ROCK.
DOUGIE FRY <dougiefry74@yahoo.ca>
FORT MCMURRAY, - August 15, 2005 (10:17 PM)
I LOVE NEWFOUNDLAND!!!! Have visited twice - hope to return soon. My in-laws are scattered from Cook's Harbor to St. John's (and just about everyplace in between).
Mark Bonkoski <briscoe@mnsi.net>
Windsor, Canada - August 14, 2005 (8:44 AM)
Visited Brigus, beautiful Heritage place but was wondering if there is a place to pick blueberrys. Can someone let me know please.
Alice <alice.lake@nf.sympatico.ca>
Mt. Pearl, Canada - August 13, 2005 (2:20 PM)
A beautiful website.I feel as if I have visited Brigus.
John Barry
Lismore, Ireland - August 12, 2005 (11:56 AM)
This is a very nice site. I attented high school in Brigus. I now live in Toronto and am formally from Clarkes Beach.
Very nice to see pictures of home!
Alison Wilcox (now Blackman) <alisonblackman@hotmail.com>
toronto, Canada - August 12, 2005 (10:28 AM)
Hi everyone in Brigus. This is so neat to be able to go in and look at the old hometown. I still miss it with a passion (although I try to get home at least once a year to visit my parents---Gordon & Matilda in River Head). I have been home to a couple of the festivals but never got to make it this year. Hi to all my old friends. I would love to hear from you.
Bernice (Spracklin) Parsons
Bernice (Spracklin)Parsons <beparsons2005@hotmail.com>
Corner Brook, Canada - August 11, 2005 (9:42 PM)
I have visited your site which is very,very nice. We enjoyed visiting Brigus of August 2003. I mentioned this town as my favourite place to see. We enjoyed the sites,playes etc.
What I have been searching for is a picture of a very small cemetary near Hawthorne Place and beside a small house. There are very few people buried in this cemetary but very unusual in that there were two very large looking crypts or vaults above the ground. We forgot to take a picture of this site and have been searching for info ever since. The
stones or vaults were very old and wanted to see pictures of them to show friends and family the uniqueness of the two vaults at least 4to5feet high. Also the information that was written on them.
If anyone could assist me, with a photo - it would be gladly appriciated with a close-up also of the text on the stones.
Thank you
Sharon Rees
Sharon Rees <erees@smpatico.ca>
West Lorne, Canada - August 11, 2005 (1:09 PM)
My grandparents live here so I see this place alot! I'm glad about that!Brigus rocks!!!!!!
Katherine Johnson
Clarenville, Canada - August 9, 2005 (6:36 PM)
Hi! I was lucky enough to visit Brigus this past month, and WOW ! what a piece of heaven here on earth! It was so gentle and peaceful. I would travel back there again ... in a heartbeat!
I am looking for any tucked away photos of my grandfather, GORDON RICHARD HODDINOTT whom was the school principal in 1948. His house, across from the town wharf, burned to the ground one night, and he perished in the fire, along with any family photos. If anyone has a photo of him at the school or around town, please share! I can be contacted through my website www.whitelakeart.com or through my Uncle, John Waller, currently the mayor of Brigus. any treasures from the past would be cherished. Thank you, Lori
Lori-Ann Hoddinott <lori@whitelakeart.com>
Renfrew County, Canada - August 8, 2005 (8:41 PM)
I think your site is just lovely. Very informative. I have never been to Brigus, but am coming there this weekend for a wedding at Wilcox Garden. I was surfing the web looking for a B&B, found one. I know of one person living in Brigus and that is a school teacher I had many years ago. His name is Ronald Burke. He taught me grade 7 & 8 at the old Roman Catholic School on Chapel Hill in Bonavista. If you read this Ron, remember the old black car, many a time you gave us all rides home in it from the rain and snow. Hopefully I'll bump into you somewhere and see if you remember me. My maiden name was Squires. I look forward to my visit to Brigus and a walking tour of the town. Keep up the good work on your site.
Mary <pardymary@yahoo.ca>
Bonavista, Canada - August 5, 2005 (7:18 AM)
I am the son of cyril percey of Brigus and have visited brigus every year for the past five years to see dad and emmie. this year we will be at the blueberry festival for the first time.Brigus is a beautiful place,but your greatest treasures are the people, the sweet fresh air, oh yes! and Emmies home made bread.p.s.the site is excellent.See you all soon.
ralph percey <wendy@percey70freeserve.co.uk>
corfe mullen, wimborne, england - July 28, 2005 (10:11 AM)
i have been searching the web looking for a son<& two brothers given up for adoption ,just thought i would put in birth dates & hopefully someone will recognize & help me out,they were all born in the corner brook hospital, my son;s name was stewart,born july 1. 1966,1 brother was given the name david kirk& he was born april 29 1964, also looking for david scott egelston adopted by an american military familyduring theire stay in stephenville ,he was born may 24 ,1960, my seach is world wide sop there just may be a person who will know something i am desperate
nancy.park@nf.sympatico.ca
nancy <nancy.park@nf.sympatico.ca>
cox's cove, canada - July 22, 2005 (11:18 PM)
Great site. Love the community as well, it's one of the most scenic in the province. Looking forward to attending the festival this year. Unfortunately I can only make one day and it will depend on who's playing and when. Can anyone tell me where I can get a copy of the line up for Saturday and Sunday?
Thanks...
Joe Birch <bsdjwj@hotmail.com>
- July 21, 2005 (8:51 AM)
Wayne, Just to let you know that the e-mail address for The Country Corner has been changed. It is now,
thecoucor@personainternet.com. there are still some junk sites that need to be filtered out of the site. There is too much time and energy put into this site by you to have it spoiled by garbage from the web. Joan
Joan Hiscock <thecoucor@personainternet.com>
Brigus, Canada - July 15, 2005 (10:30 PM)
Just looking at your website because my mom - Sybil Steele (MacLean) (b. 1926) was born and raised there, but the family (Steele's China)moved away when she went to Toronto for nursing back in the 40's. She's only talked a little about it and been back once to visit relatives - too busy raising us eight kids I guess, but it sounded idealic. I was trying to fing the house she grew up in in all your terrific pictures. I would like to get to Newfoundland and hopefully Brigus this summer with my family as we tour the East. The first order is PEI to pay my respects to my dad whom I buried in 1982, then I think need to make the trek to Brigus and connect a little with my roots. Possibly this will give light to understanding my mom a little better! :) Great site and hope to see you in the summer. -James Steele Maclean-
James MacLean <james@kestrelforestry.com>
Thunder Bay, Canada - July 13, 2005 (8:39 AM)
Hi everyone, I still have two wonderful grandparents living in Brigus, Gordan and Matilda Spracklin, down on the walk!!! It's great to see that so many people have visited this site. I'm showing this site to my mom, Bernice(Spracklin) Parsons, who has all kinds of intentions of visiting when she returns home! Keep up the good work and keep the town as great as ever!!
Krista Parsons <kparsons25@msn.com>
Brampton, - July 8, 2005 (9:15 PM)
thanks.
Hun <sgsg@fwfw.com>
Amsterdam, Canada - July 5, 2005 (10:05 AM)
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<llwyd10@oyourbox.com>
NY, USA - July 1, 2005 (9:54 AM)
hello , all that are from Brigus, I used to live there as a little girl. Brigus is a place you never forget, I have such fond memories of the place. I still have cousins there, I don't know if they remember me or not? I also have a half brother , his name is charles percy, does anyone know of him, if you see him please say hello for me, thanks. could someone ask an older folk there ,if they remember James And Elizabeth percy, they were my grandparents, I am trying to gather up some info on them , such as where were they born?and what was my grandmother last name? thanks glenda schwalbe nee percy
glenda schwalbe nee percy <gschwalbe@nl.sympatico.ca>
happy valley, canada - June 30, 2005 (12:18 AM)
Hi Wayne
Long time since I said Hello. I just have to take a look a Brigus every now and then, to make me homesick. I just looked at guestbook and I see another inquiry re Capt Bob B. I was wondering if you could set up a special link or page for these inquiries. As my grandfather Leonard Gushue and my uncle Bart Gushue both sailed with Capt Bob. I know that my father Noah Sparkes would have known James Youden. P.S. my grandmother was a Rose I guess you and I are 3rd or 4th cousins.
Harold G. (Gushue) Sparkes <guspar6349@rogers.com>
Fredericton, Canada - June 25, 2005 (2:47 PM)
Hi again Wayne
It's been awhile since I wrote a note. I still love coming to get a little tasste of home once in awhile. Just noticed a note re James Youden from Georgetown. Thats where my father Noah Sparkes was born he is a relative of yours, my grandmother was a Rose. Small world! I was wondering how many folk are still around who had relatives sail with Capt Bob B. It would be interesting to find out. My grandgather Leonard Gushue and his son my uncle Bart Gushue did. Enough I don't want to tatake up to much space.
Harold G. (Gushue) Sparkes <guspar6349@rogers.com>
Fredericton, Canada - June 25, 2005 (1:53 PM)
I love Brigus! I think it is the most beautiful town ever. My family is from Georgetown which is the next community up from Brigus. My Great-grandfather travelled with Captain Bob Bartlet and there is a picture of him in the Hawthorne Cottage. If there is anyone who has any information conserning James Youden please contact me.
I love the Blue Berry Festival
Crystal Youden <youden_84@hotmail.com>
Clarenville, Canada - June 21, 2005 (10:52 AM)
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<gwirion16@tsendmail.net>
NY, USA - June 14, 2005 (8:25 PM)
Hi Wayne. Just got the email address for this site today from my older brother in BC,nice site ,liked the pictures and history lesson(found out things i didn't know) was able to show a friend what home looks like. we'll be visiting my sisters jean and lorraine and i'll show her (my friend) the sights in september.will visit this site again.
don spracklin
moose jaw, canada - June 13, 2005 (12:51 AM)
Just a little note to say that the website is great! I got to show people what "home" really looks like. They get so sick and tired of me saying "home", I decided to show them all! They all loved it, now they can see what's so special about it. Will miss the festival this year, but I will be sending my daughter Jessika with her grandmother so she won't. Would love to hear from anyone via e-mail. See everyone next year!
Tammy Rose <tammyrose0271@msn.com>
Yellowknife, Canada - May 25, 2005 (12:49 AM)
good to see the ol' town getting some reperesentation on the web.
I visited brigus back in '82. Bach then it was the place to be.
my wife has a cousin who still liver their. Do you know here?
P.s. Liking the mayor.
Derek Hatt <->
minneisis, good ol' US OF A - May 12, 2005 (3:32 AM)
Hello to all is Brigus. I can see why Clarence Rose always talked about wanting to go home. I can also see why Michelle and the girls wanted to go to. We miss you all very much but don't worry we'll see each other soon down there. Aunt Chelle and Uncle Clay, Matt can't wait to see all of you this summer.
My love to all, take care, and see all in Brigus soon.
Denise and Matthieu Goodburn <dagwood6969@hotmail.com>
Cambridge, Canada - May 9, 2005 (7:13 PM)
This site rocks! Keep up that excellent work!
Bill <billhome@yahoo.com>
New York, USA - May 8, 2005 (9:45 PM)
Cool site!
clarissa <irish_gal@sympatico.ca>
toronto, canada - May 7, 2005 (7:33 PM)
Just revisited the site. I am wondering if anyone knows of anybody living in Brigus today who might be linked to the Critch family?
Linda <e_schmitt@gmx.net>
- May 7, 2005 (2:35 AM)
Excited to find your site. Have Coinnections to Brigus .My grabdparents were fom Brigus. I think they were married there in 1880. Hope to get there someday.
Cynthia Hopkins <aravis@ix.netcom.com>
Roseville, USA - May 2, 2005 (11:53 AM)
Hey Wayne!
Just ran across your website, nice job, great to see pictures of home. Hi to all.
Kirk ,Shelley and Mackenzie French <n/a>
Smithville, canada - April 30, 2005 (4:21 PM)
Nice to see your site !
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New York, USA - April 29, 2005 (4:38 AM)
Hello! Your site is awesome !!! Thanx
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New York, USA - April 28, 2005 (6:08 PM)
Our bud moved back home to brigus, our families were real close miss them alot, this web site makes us see why they went back what a beautiful place. If any one sees Clarence and Michelle say hi for us!
Charlie and Charlene Head <charles.head@vipond.ca>
kitchener, canada - April 28, 2005 (2:18 PM)
Hi, nice site! Your hard work paid off ... :) The site's very professional! Keep up the good work! Oh yes, one extra comment --- make sure the pages are not too long, keep scrolling a minimum. And maybe you could add more pictures too! So, good luck to your team!
New York, USA - April 20, 2005 (9:20 AM)
I love Brigus its such a beautiful place. 7 years ago my husband & I came to Brigus for our honeymoon. My husbands first time there and fell in love with the town & people. My dad John Norman was born & raised in Brigus.I also have 3 uncles & 2 aunts & a 1st cousin still living there. We will be there for the Blueberry Festival 2005.
Wanda Malish <damwem1018@aol.com>
Saskatoon, Canada - April 16, 2005 (11:16 PM)
Wayne, this is a great site and it captures Brigus the way I remember it from growing up. It great to be able to turn on the computer and see great pictures of such a memorable town.
Thanks for taking the time to create a site that will attract tourists and remind those that have had to move away, why they need to visit HOME more often.
Sincerely Mark Percey
Mark Percey <cmpercey@ns.sympatico.ca>
Elmsdale, Canada - April 9, 2005 (10:18 AM)
Hi Wayne,
We were just into your awesome website and did visit Brigus for the first time in 2004.We would like to have some information from people who are related to the Roberts.I was born and raised in Forteau,Labrador but my great- grandfather,Esau Isaac Roberts was from your area but moved to Forteau and married Caroline Buckle.Would appreciate some infromation in the future.
Regards,
Stephen and Mary Roberts
Stephen and Mary Roberts <mary.roberts@nf.sympatico.ca>
Labrador City, Canada - April 9, 2005 (10:11 AM)
What a great site! It was so nice to view pictures of where I grew up. It is still as beautiful as I remember. Looking forward to seeing some familar faces at the 2005 Blueberry Festival :-)
Melanie Evely <melanieaevely@hotmail.com>
Nanaimo, Canada - April 8, 2005 (12:03 AM)
Hello Beautiful little Brigus! I went to school there when 11, and had lived in Brigus Gullies with my AUNT Betty Noel - round 1964/65
*Father William Curnew/Toronto.
Love to chat with others which may remember us! cheers Marie Love your Beautiful town!
to check out my Art go to search engine and type in Marie Stevens Artist
All the Best
Marie Curnew (neice Of Betty Noel) nee Clark <gellybeangraphics@yahoo.ca>
VICTORIA, CANADA - April 2, 2005 (10:03 AM)
Hi Wayne, just wanted to drop you a note. The site is looking great, hope to see you this summer at your Festival and Events.
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St. John's, Canada - March 23, 2005 (1:39 PM)
hi Wayne,I dont if you remember me,but i spend my summers in brigus.I stayed at nan&pop's{Arch&Mable King}.Though the web site was terrific.please say hello to aunt Mary and my cousins.Would love to make it home for blue festifal,sounds like a lot of fun.
randy king <randyandvicki@rodgers.com>
whitby, can. - March 21, 2005 (9:32 PM)
To All The Kind People of Brigus:
We suddenly lost our wonderful mother, Evelyn Noseworthy (Spracklin). She was born and raised in Brigus and always fondly referred to Brigus as home.
On behalf of my brothers, sister and Father (William Noseworthy), I would like to thank the may people of Brigus for their many cards, calls and prayers during our time of sorrow. You'll never know how much your expressions of sympathy touched and warmed our hearts. It is very comforting to know that you share our sorrow and loss. Your thoughtfullness has meant so much and everything you have done is truly appreciated and will never be forgotten. Thank You!!
Rosalind Wood <rwood@arrow.com>
Brampton, Canada - March 15, 2005 (10:16 AM)
Wonderful sight.Enjoyed the photographs, wished there were more (old ones too. Searching for my roots. My great grandfather, Esau Isaac Roberts, born 1846 in Brigus. Lived from approx. 1870 till his death in Forteau, Labrador 1924. Married to Caroline Ann Buckle of Forteau. Would like to trace his roots, and those of my forefathers, to visit the past. Wished this site had concrete LINKS to help me. Thanks and I will visit.
Gary A. Roberts <garyaroberts@hotmail.com>
La Prairie, Canada - March 7, 2005 (9:24 PM)
Oops! I just reread what I wrote and I realize I put in the wrong century. It should read 1852, NOT 1952! Sorry for the error.
Catherine Pycock <cpycock@hotmail.com>
Montreal, Canada - March 7, 2005 (5:15 PM)
I just received your website address from my father's cousin - a LeDrew who lives in California. She has been doing family history on the LeDrews who came from Newfoundland. My great-great grandfather Joseph LeDrew married Ann Chalker in Brigus in 1952. The town looks absolutely beautiful! In was a pleasure to have a virtual visit!
Catherine Pycock <cpycock@hotmail.com>
Montreal, Canada - March 7, 2005 (5:11 PM)
great site keep it up
mugu man <mugu_man@lycos.com>
la, nigeria - March 2, 2005 (3:46 PM)
HI Wayne,
Great site , makes one really homesick!All my friends up here have visited the site to see the awesome place called "HOME".Hi to everyone in Brigus and so happy to see the picture of mom's house on the scenic photos.(Stella Percy).
Regards and see you at the festival!
Rose in Yellowknife brrrrr
Rosalie Smith <shortassrose49@yahoo.ca>
Yellowknife, CA - January 23, 2005 (10:34 PM)
I Wayne and Brigus gang. Love the new visual tour of beautiful Brigus my home town. Wayne Is there any way to remove the the repeated junk mail in the guest book, I believe it only takes away from the genuine remarks that are posted.REV. FRANK CURTIS and I who are both clergy from Brigus live in the Fredericton area of NB and have some contact from time to time. We almost always end up talking about our beloved BrigusBlessings to all Rev. Harold Sparkes
Harold Sparkes <guspar6349@rogers.com>
Lincoln, Canada - January 9, 2005 (2:08 PM)
I from Baie Verte NFLD, Doug Fry and his family are good friends of mine, so this is how i came about looking at your site. It is a beautiful place,the best i've seen in along time. Maybe some day i'll visit.
Gerard Jones <jerjones@shaw.ca>
Fort McMurray, Canada - January 9, 2005 (12:23 PM)
One of the best sites that I have seen about towns in newfoundland
Les the blacksmith <tcstanley@rogers.com>
sharon, canada - January 3, 2005 (10:56 AM)
LOOKING FOR SOME OF MY FAMILY TO EMAIL LOST TOUCH WHEN MY UNCLE JIM PAST ON I KNOW THERE IS A JIM AND LEO SOME WHERE OUT THERE?
LEO FOWLER <foreverw@optonline.net>
PARLIN, USA - December 30, 2004 (3:23 PM)
my name is jamie and i have lost contact with a friend whom i met at the halifax international tattoo in or around 1998. We would speak over the phone and spent time together while he stayed in halifax.I lost his address and phone number.He was in the military for a 5 year contract and was based in Petawawa,Ontario.He is formerly from NFLD,which area, I am not sure.He did describe it to me as "the Boot" if i were to look at the map.If anybody knows "Shawn Barter" and his whereabouts would you drop a comment and i will be sure to check daily.Thanx.Cape Bretonerlooking for a longlost newfoundlander.
jamie <n/a>
PARLIN, canada - December 28, 2004 (4:37 PM)
I'd like to give a big shout out to my relatives in Brigus, mostly consisting of Jerretts. I was there in 1969 to visit my Mom's brothers and sisters and would like to come and visit again. I miss Atlantic Canada and Brigus is the quintessential Atlantic hideaway. Cheers, feel free to e-mail.
Timothy Hatt <timbux@myway.com>
Vancouver, Canada - December 2, 2004 (10:50 PM)
Greetings from Kentucky! My Father, Victor E. Jackson was born in Brigus on July 1st, 1925. His parents were Victor and Beatrice (Dyke) Jackson. My Dad visits "home" now and then and said I should also visit sometime. This seems to be the next best thing! Very nice pictures on your website.
Ruthie Jackson-Scott <scottruth@alltel.net>
Greenup, USA - November 20, 2004 (7:26 PM)
I CAN'T WAIT TO BE THE MISSED BLUEBERRY QUEEN AGAIN!!!!HELLO TO EVERYONE BACK IN BRIGUS.I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL FOR THE 2005 FESTIVALREGARDS........shawn (who never did get his prize of a trip on the Kyle).
Shawn Boland <wizard2250@hotmail.com>
Hopedale, USA - October 31, 2004 (7:11 AM)
Hey!!! Brigus is an awsome place!! Me and my family have a small litle cambin there...I've been to brigus 3 or 4 times with my grandparents and family....Harlod and Mable Linthrone(sorry for my bad spelling) See you in the summer
Kate Jones <little_angel822@hotmail.com>
St.Cathrines, - October 29, 2004 (1:38 PM)
Hi, This is a wonderful website. I have some cousins in Brigus, BYRNE, hope to here from you. EVELYN
EVELYN <mistie90@hotmail.com>
Brantford, Canada - October 27, 2004 (3:34 PM)
You have a truly wonderful web site. I grew up in St. John,s, and have visited Brigus several times on my return visits. My wife and I look forward to spending the month of August,2005. with you in your beautiful town.
Robin Ross <robin.ross@volvo.com>
Burnaby, Canada - October 26, 2004 (6:09 PM)
Great site!"hello" to all relatives in Brigus: Fowlers, Marshalls and Dunne..Hope to visit Blueberry Festival week 2005 or thereabouts.
Jeanette Fowler-Pellei <creativememry@juno.com>
Richmond, USA - October 25, 2004 (3:13 PM)
I had to come back for another look, great site.
Sarah <croc12004@yahoo.com>
Fraser Island, Australia - October 18, 2004 (5:31 PM)
I met a lady from your town online and she suggested I look at your website, which I have done and am suitably impressed. Obviously the community is working together to overcome the trials and tribulations that the 21st century brings to all small towns. Congratulations to all involved.
D.C.Gramt <dcgrant@allstream.net>
Brandon, Ca - October 17, 2004 (6:28 PM)
I really enjoyed your website. Good luck in your work.
Jack Mill <allccc@land.ru>
Brandon, United States - October 17, 2004 (5:06 PM)
Wayne I just did a full view of the Websit and have to say that it is one of the best I have seen for information on a town. As owner of The Country Corner Gift Shop and Eatery in Brigus for the past 12 years I have met tourists from all over the world as well as from our own province. I can honestly say that in all that time I have not heard a negative comment about our town. My guest book can attest to that fact. Many have been return visitors because they didn't have enough time to do and see all that they had hoped the first time. They fail to understand the size of our province and how long it takes to travel from end to the other. With so many beautiful towns in our province to visit we can only hope that ours will remain the number one destination for visitors on the Avalon Peninsula. Keep up the good work on the site. Joan
Joan Hiscock <thecoucor@superweb.ca>
Brigus, Canada - October 15, 2004 (8:56 PM)
Interest finding out a little about the rich history of Brigus...
Craig Watson
Toronto, Canada - October 13, 2004 (1:02 PM)
My wife and I have just returned from a vacation in Newfoundland, and we had the chance to pass through Brigus. Driving through the town, standing by the Bartlett Steel Sails, I was truly taken with the place. We hope to return and spend more time quite soon.
Robert Hickey
Toronto, Canada - September 28, 2004 (8:56 AM)
My great-great-grandparents are from Brigus - Selina Ann Barnes and John Janes. Their daughter, Esther Janes, was born in Brigus and married Alexander Dixon in Hartford, CT in 1899. Their son, Robert James Dixon is my dad's father. I completely enjoyed looking at pictures of where they lived. I hope some day to visit this beautiful place. Thanks for giving me an idea of what their lives were like until I can see for myself.
Debbi Walsh <dwalsh219@comcast.net>
Canton, USA - September 22, 2004 (6:05 PM)
hi there.was visiting the site ive never been to brigus but i certainly hope to go there soon by looking at the pictures in this site it seems to be a very beautiful place to visit.im sure the people there are just as wonderful as the town looks to be ..ill be definately making it to the blueberry festival next year if at all possible.thank you hope to see you all in august of 2005
michelle <virgo_lady62@yahoo.ca>
Canton, canada - September 18, 2004 (5:04 PM)
My grandmother, Jessie Gushue-Moulton was born and raised in Brigus. Her home is on your scenic photos (the Gushue House). I brings back fond memories for me! My Nan and I would sit up on the hill and have a picnic lunch and watch all the boats coming in and out of Riverhead. We spoke a lot about how life was back then, although, a very hard labouroius lifestyle she treasured it. I go back to Newfoundland every year and each time I visit Brigus - there is a relaxing calm that always passes over me. Thanks for the site!
Rhonda Moulton-Caldwell <rhcald@telus.net>
Langley, Canada - September 12, 2004 (3:25 PM)
Hi!...my name is Jason Wilkins and my grandma is Florence Martin...Hi Nanny!...she doesnt know yet, but i will be visiting her on October 1st as i have business in St. John'sVERY EXCITED!..see you soon Nanny!
Jason Wilkins <jason@jasonwilkinsstudios.com>
Peterborough, Canada - September 8, 2004 (1:09 PM)
My great-grandfather, Joseph Guy, was born in Brigus. Thanks very much for maintaining this very interesting site. I hope one day to visit Newfoundland - and Brigus in particular.Best regards,John Donohue
John Donohue <jdonohue@comcast.net>
Westfield, USA - September 8, 2004 (9:52 AM)
I did a bit of geneology research and found that my husband's biological family is from Brigus. He does not know them at all. I do have a family tree of the Spracklin Family in Brigus and his biological father is Bruce Spracklin. If any of the Spracklin's that are related, just a note to say Hi and that we have happily carried on the Spracklin name with the birth of our son last year.Best regards,Nicole Spracklin (husband Robert Spracklin)
Nicole Spracklin <nicole.spracklin@sympatico.ca>
Ajax, Canada - September 2, 2004 (2:33 PM)
Good Morning Wayne, Brigus friends, and family I am jotting a short line again in hopes of getting some responce to my request for pictures of Brigus United Church School in the years 1950 - 1956 Some of atahe folk that I remember were. Jr. Rose, Chess Spracklin, Fred Gushue, Mary Lou Spracklin, Marion Breaker? Harmond Fillier? Well I guess age has caused me to become forgetfull of many of my School Chums. Thanks so much for this wonderful sight. I visit at least twice a week just to see who has signed the guestbook.
Harold Gushue Sparkes <guspar6349@rogers.com>
Lincoln, Canada - September 2, 2004 (8:43 AM)
Great site - love the photo's. Visited Brigus many times, even got a tour of Hawthorne Cottage by Bob Bartlett's sister with John Hearn! Many of my Gushue ancestors are buried on the hill overlooking the harbour. Would love to hear from any relatives in Brigus. My parents were born in Bacon Cove.
John Gushue <jmg97ia@aol.com>
Hudson, USA - September 2, 2004 (8:19 AM)
I would appreciate hearing from any residents of "Brigus" whom can relate to their family (past) in "Grole" Nfld...Re..Morgan Taylor...1822...1890...Thank you for a most interesting site.....Robert Taylor...St.Catharines..Ontario
Robert Taylor <robert.f.taylor@sympatico.ca>
St. Catharines ..ontari, canada Canada - August 30, 2004 (2:15 PM)
dear wayne rose you have great site .its just what i was looking for my grandfather and grandmother are for there his name was robert piercey he was born 1893 my grandmother was alfreda roberts she had a brother fred roberts could you help me or put me incontacted with some who can help me find more about my family . thank you martin piercey againyou have agreat site it has help me alot
martin piercy <martypiercy@hotmail.com>
glace bay, canada - August 26, 2004 (3:46 PM)
Ended up here by accident whilst searching for photos of Krakow. Nevertheless very interesting site!
Tom <enquiries@accessionkrakow.com>
Krakow, Poland - August 24, 2004 (1:51 PM)
Hi Wayne,Great job on the Web Site. We hope to get to the festival next summer.MaryMary
Terry & Mary Dawe(Sparkes) <terrydawe@accesswave.ca>
Shearwater, Canada - August 15, 2004 (7:53 PM)
Great site! Looking forward to the Blueberry Festival!
Lori Curran
St. John's, Ca - August 12, 2004 (8:43 PM)
Very nice looking province and I know a sweet awesome lady there too!
Dave <bowl59a@yahoo.com>
Buffalo, USA - August 10, 2004 (8:49 PM)
i cannot wait to visit the festival next week even taking day of work just to enjoy it.hope you have lots of signs up so we won't get lost. ha ha
lori Powless <loripowless@yahoo.ca>
St. John's, canada - August 8, 2004 (4:44 PM)
Great site! Hello to Aunt Freda Ryan! My son is going down next week and hopes to get to the Blueberry Festival! I have been there several times, thoroughly enjoyed it! Hope it is a great success (as usual) and the weather is good for all!
Shirley <slizbuchanan@aol.com>
Toronto, Canada - August 5, 2004 (2:06 PM)
Thanks for the print of my grandfathers house in Riverhead it's the first on on your list. Many a good time was spent there as a child. Pop Gushue loved having his grandchildren around.
Harold g. (Gushue) Sparkes <Guspar6349@rogers.com>
Toronto, Canada - July 30, 2004 (8:17 AM)
please e-mail me back and when i find out how to get tobrigus i will fill in my comments in this guestbook
clementine atkins <catkins@nf.sympatico.ca>
mt.pearl nl, - July 26, 2004 (6:30 PM)
Extremely informative - you are to be commented for your dedication in providing a worthwhile site
Sharon Spurrell <Spurrell.SM2@forces.gc.ca>
Kingston, Canada - July 26, 2004 (9:19 AM)
Great Site, very helpful and informative I found what I was looking for thanks.
Gary <croc12004@yahoo.com>
Fraser Island, Australia - July 18, 2004 (7:29 PM)
I am a friend of Melissa Spracklin's and have lost contact with her. If anyone who knows her sees teh message could they please forward my email address to her. Thanks,JP
John-Paul King <three6teen@hotmail.com>
St. John's, canada - July 16, 2004 (7:13 AM)
Just found this website my first time on the computer! dont forget to visit esthers's for some home baked goods.would love to meet all tourists.
Esther Spracklin
brigus, canada - July 13, 2004 (6:02 PM)
I had to come back for another look, very helpful site thanks for the info.
Gary <croc12004@yahoo.com>
Whitsundays, Australia - July 10, 2004 (9:09 PM)
I am interested in visiting Brigus during the blueberry festival with my mother who is 82. Could you recommend a room for us, my mother cannot climb stairs. Any suggestions for a reasonabe car rental agency as we would fly in from Toronto to St. John's. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You.
Judy Mitter <judymitter@yahoo.com>
Guelph, Canada - June 30, 2004 (8:05 PM)
I just discovered your website and enjoyed it very much. My father, Donald Bartlett Wilcox, was born in Brigus in 1904. He was the son of Captain William A. Wilcox and Emma Bartlett (cousin of Captain Robert Bartlett). My wife and I visited Brigus several years ago and loved it. We stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank King. Their home is the former home of my Uncle Harold and Aunt Hilda Wilcox. My uncle and aunt donated the property that now is the Wilcox Gardens. I currently own a lot on Station Road that I inherited from my uncle and aunt's estate when they passed away (it is for sale if anyone is interested). Again, Brigus is a beautiful town and we enjoyed every minute of our stay there and hope to return some day.
William Bartlett Wilcox <wbwwbw@comcast.net>
Pleasanton, USA - June 1, 2004 (4:06 PM)
Hello to this beautiful site and the lovely comments here. My great grandparents, Katherine Hawco, b.1857 and John Tucker were from Gould's Road, Brigus - can anyone tell me where that is on the Brigus Map? Does anyone know anything about this Road - people that lived there, etc? I wish the pictures on the site were named - I love seeing them. Can't wait to come to Blueberry festival!
Carolyn Murray <cmurray@wyeth.com>
Medford, USA - May 27, 2004 (1:05 PM)
Hi,I attended Bishop O'neill Collegiate in the 1980s and I later got married and lived in Brigus. Some people may remember our 2 wandering puppies. Love you all and we miss NL lotS however Australia is wonderful too.
Lisa (nee Hall) and Earl Hillier <lisacape@msn.com>
Melbourne, Australia - May 22, 2004 (7:33 PM)
Brigus looks lovely to me. Rock on.
Nigel Puty <server-certs@thawte.com>
Capetown, SA - May 15, 2004 (10:08 AM)
I've always not wanted to go to brigus...
lawrence <lbarthley@hotmail.com>
Capetown, SA - May 13, 2004 (9:42 PM)
cool
Smruf <snaggle_smurf@yahoo.com>
- May 13, 2004 (2:19 PM)
Lovely website - reminds me of a beautiful week I spent in your town some years ago now. Absolutely lovely! Blessings, Mike Hunt.
Fr. Mike Hunt <mikehunt@catholic.org>
Palm Springs, USA - May 13, 2004 (2:53 AM)
WOW - it's a great site and looks like a beautiful city to call home! We'll be coming to Newfoundland on vacation this summer. It will be the fifth Province we've had the pleasure to visit. Can't wait to taste some of your local food and hopefully we'll be there when you have the annual Blueberry Festival. I just contacted your town's Mayor and mentioned that the new date and schedule for 2004 for the Festival is not on your site yet. Warm regards from Maryland !!! Judi Gawor
Judi Gawor <judig417@comcast.net>
Bel Air, USA - May 12, 2004 (3:47 PM)
Great site!1
Matt <m_truslow@hotmail.com>
Bel Air, USA - May 12, 2004 (2:15 PM)
Good site
Mr. Meta Syntactic-Wossname <meta_syntactic@yahoo.com>
Switzerland - May 11, 2004 (9:49 AM)
Looks like an interesting place
Colin <dkdcnmp@hotmail.com>
UK, Switzerland - May 7, 2004 (8:49 AM)
Hi Wayne Rose,Just visited your website. Very impressive! If we are down around your way this summer in our RV, gonna drop by for a few jokes! (ha, ha!) Very nice indeed!
Bernice Herritt <bernice@harbourbreton.com>
Harbour Breton, Canada - April 26, 2004 (10:48 AM)
Just stopped by.
Lawrence Bishop <ve3lab@msn.com>
North Bay, Canada - April 23, 2004 (12:26 PM)
I truly believe Brigus, Nl, is a breathtaking experience for people to visit, it kindly represents, just how lovely the people of this great land of ours is in the welcome mat. Simply visit and enjoy,, I. H. C.
Isabel Hagerty Cullen <isabel@roadrunner.nf.net>
St. John's, Canada - April 21, 2004 (4:53 PM)
My father CHARLES WILCOX PERCY was from Brigus , he married MEDIA JANE SUTTON fron Victoria, Carbonear.Would anyone know where my Grandfather JAMES PERCY and Grandmother ELIZABETH PERCY were from. He was born in 1891.
glenda schwalbe <gschwalbe@nf.sympatico.ca>
happy valley, canada - April 20, 2004 (10:08 AM)
Hi Iam dennis and i am 9 years old and live in the netherlands, i like your website. http://www.pelle-online.nl
dennis
happy valley, netherlands - March 25, 2004 (9:33 AM)
HELLO, I AM A WOMAN FOLK ARTIST FROM THE OUTER BANKS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND I PAINT FOLK ART THAT TELLS A STORY OF THE OUTER BANKS AROUND CAPE LOOKOUT LIGHHOUSE.
LILA STYRON <LStyron1@ec.rr.com>
Harkers island, USA - March 20, 2004 (7:39 AM)
I AM ORIGINALLY FROM LABRADOR CITY NL, AND IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO SEE PICTURES FROM MY HOME PROVINCE, KEEP IT UP!!!
KYLA HAWCO <KYLAHAWCO@SHAW.CA>
EDMONTON, CANADA - March 13, 2004 (9:39 PM)
I met a man from your island and he made it sound so beautiful I came on this web to see and he was right it is as beautiful as he said
joy <legband40@aol.com>
holly hill, usa - March 13, 2004 (4:59 PM)
I was very happy to view your website. My Mother is, Hilda (Spracklin) Rosko, from Brigus. We were there to visit in 1997, and hope to get back some day. It's a lovely place. I want to send a big Hello to all my relatives, Uncle Harold and Aunt Glenys and everyone else, Love you guys, xoxo
Mary Lou Noble <outdoorgirl@access-4-free.com>
Frederica, U.S. - March 8, 2004 (7:20 PM)
I ran across your site while looking for information on Newfoundland. My grandfather was from Newfoundland and I have always felt a desire to go there. I have relatives there, but I don't know who they are or where they live. Now that I have seen some pictures of lovely Brigus, I know for a fact that I would love it. Just beautiful, I hope some day I can visit, all the way from California.
Rochelle <rockierb@aol.com>
Dublin, US - February 13, 2004 (9:55 PM)
great site
Michael <spectre_3141@yahoo.co.uk>
Dublin, US - February 1, 2004 (3:46 PM)
I was so happy to come across your beautiful Brigus, and want to wish you all success in the saving of your St. George's Church. Can I help you? I am a cousin of Kathryn Taylor, who lived in Brigus for many years. We were very close, although we did not live near each other. We had planned a vacation to Cape Breton a couple years ago. I am happy to correspond with Kathryn's son, David and his lovely wife, Louanne. They and their wonderful sons, Harry, Stewart and Alistair were very dear to our parents' hearts. Kathryn's Dad was my Dad, Stewart's brother. I would love to come to Brigus, and want to make that a goal of mine for the near future. I wish you all love, joy and happiness. Marge (MacKeigan) Peters. madgemp@aol.comTampa, Florida
Marge Peters <madgemp@aol.com>
Ruskin, U.S.A. - January 29, 2004 (8:46 PM)
Like I have said before...Great site for a great Newfoundland community!Check out WWW.NEWFOUNDLANDPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
Mark Lane <marklane@newfoundlandphotography.com>
Clarenville, CA - January 28, 2004 (8:28 PM)
I recently discovered a diary of my great grandfather's, Theophilus Netten, who was the Anglican minister at St. George's from 1887-1890. Many of the surnames I see on the Brigus web site are mentioned in the diary-Hiscock, Bartlett, Jerrett, Spracklin and many others. I am visiting Newfoundland this summer and am really looking forward to seeing Brigus!
Cynthia Netten Schilling <cschilling@sympatico.ca>
Oakville, CANADA - January 27, 2004 (10:03 AM)
Brigus is Cool!!!!YEAH......BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL IS AWSOME!!!
Caitlin Hayes <Gtowngurlie@hotmail.com>
Bay Roberts, Canada - January 22, 2004 (7:16 AM)
I am friends with your mayor, Mr Waller, & Jeanne, & their Newfoundland Dogs. This friendship started in August, 1961, yes, 42 years ago, & is still strong. Jerry Danaher & family - people & Dogs
Jerry Danaher & Shamus <ballyherugh@usadatanet.net>
Vernon Center, USA - January 19, 2004 (12:47 PM)
I live in Brigus, And it's awsome! I love it! I really love the summers! It's nice to see all kinds of tourists from all around. The people in Brigus are so friendly and i love where i live! I try and keep in touch with friends not from here and i do my best. Keep up the good work wayne!
Steph Cramm <steph_cramm@hotmail.com>
Brigus, Canada - January 10, 2004 (3:58 PM)
I am trying to find out if there are still any Metcalfes in Brigus. Thanks . The site is wonderful.
Jackie Playter <jackieplayter@hotmail.com>
Newmarket, canada - January 6, 2004 (8:47 AM)
hi,first time finding this site, born and grew up in brigus,left in early fifties , but remember it wellgreat site , also remember lots of names, of visitors
jim lambe <jimalambe@yahoo.ca>
stjohns, canada - December 30, 2003 (11:19 PM)
hi,first time finding this site, born and grew up in brigus,left in early fifties , but remember it wellgreat site , also remember lots of names, of visitors
jim lambe <jimalambe@yahoo.ca>
stjohns, canada - December 30, 2003 (11:19 PM)
great job? Nice pics of brigus.
annmarie <ayouden28@hotmail.com>
stjohns, canada - December 28, 2003 (5:54 PM)
Great site, congratulations. Beth and I and our basenji Shaka spent 3 days in your beautiful town and fell in love with it. I just hope we can return soon, perhaps during the blueberry festival. John at the RV park was a really great guy, friendly and helpful like all Newfoundlanders we met on our 8 week trip to the "rock". We'll be back.Fred and Beth (and Shaka)
Fred Steinmetz <fsteinmetz@sympatico.ca>
London, Canada - December 22, 2003 (5:00 PM)
i was wondering if anyone knew gearldine macdonald from sville,nf im looking for jackie/tammy macdonald (relatives) also looking for albert/david ozen fr sville/ ricky gale
ROSE STUCKEY(COLLINS) <rosestuckey@yahoo.ca>
goose bay, canada - December 16, 2003 (9:36 AM)
GREAT SITE, IM LOOKING FOR ANY OF MY CHILDHOOD FRIENDS FROM SVILLE,NFLD.CA
ROSEMARIE STUCKEY(COLLINS) <rosestuckey@yahoo.ca>
goose bay, canada - December 16, 2003 (9:27 AM)
What a great site you have and a excellent layout, I'm off to look at the rest now!
Peter Bond <my8k@hotmail.com>
Shropshire, - December 9, 2003 (7:17 AM)
Hello everyone, I had a great summer with all of you in the nice town of brigus. Thanks for everything I hope to see you again.... Thanks to Wayne, Kevin and Goerge I had a really great summer
Louis-Philip Bonner <Lpbonner@hotmail.com>
Trois-Rivieres, canada - December 5, 2003 (11:56 AM)
It would be great to see an update about the selling of St. George's Anglican Church on the site. When folks do a search on the town of Brigus, this site comes up. This would be a good way to get some extra publicity about the situation.
Krista Fry <kfry@nf.sympatico.ca>
St. John's, canada - November 28, 2003 (10:07 AM)
I really love your web site. Keep it up. Guys uwa wu paw paw
aaba owerri <homeboy_owerri_asaba@aba.us>
miami, usa - November 21, 2003 (4:15 AM)
I really love your web site. Keep it up. Guys uwa wu paw paw
aaba owerri <homeboy_owerri_asaba@aba.us>
miami, usa - November 21, 2003 (4:13 AM)
Was looking for the name of the Captain that used to have a house out there, Captain Bob Bartlet. My mom is from brigus and so is my grandmother, Geraldine. Good sight, my son, wwho is in grade 5,is going to show his friend at school about the spracklins buying half the harbour from John Guy. COOL!!!!!
Derek Spracklin <derekspracklin@msn.com>
Edmonton, Canada - November 20, 2003 (8:18 PM)
Just came here by accident but l highly love it.
onyeoru onyeze <obihart@onebox.com>
Blackburn, United Kingdom - November 18, 2003 (3:17 AM)
Great site!!
Mark Lane <marklane@newfoundlandphotography.com>
Portugal Cove, CA - November 18, 2003 (1:15 AM)
Beautiful site !
Heather <tvanvond@tru.eastlink.ca>
Truro, Canada - November 13, 2003 (1:20 PM)
Great site, it must have taken alot of work to create something like this. Good job and best of luck!
Janet <webmaster@poppiesglobal.com>
Truro, Canada - November 13, 2003 (9:54 AM)
I was home for the first time in six years and what a wonderful feeling . Brigus has changed a little but the people are still wonderful.My mom and dad still live there . William and Donna Hayes.I miss home very much.
Roxanne Sullivan
Richmond, Canada - November 8, 2003 (11:27 PM)
Been hearing about the church being up for sale. I think that is a shame. Such a wonderful landmark. Beautiful pictures on your website. I have been there many times and it is a photographer's paradise. Good luck.
betty howard <bahoward@nf.sympatico.ca>
Conception Bay south, Canada - November 3, 2003 (11:55 AM)
hey waz up???? hey 2 all my friends!!! everyone better come here cuz it is da bomb!!!! you need more pictures! so long homies
Cheryl Cramm <ballet_princess15@hotmail.com>
Brigus!!!!!, Canada - November 1, 2003 (9:50 PM)
as an artist, i can say that brigus has given me countless hours of painting pleasure!
ken power <powken@hotmail.com>
kelligrews, canada - October 29, 2003 (8:46 PM)
Just thought I would pass along a comment in regards to selling St. George's Anglican church. I was glad to hear that there was a big turn out at the meeting this afternoon and everyone is pulling together to keep this church in the community.
Krista Fry <kfry@nf.sympatico.ca>
St. John's, Canada - October 26, 2003 (3:58 PM)
Hi, this is howard fry jr. Howard fry's son. I am living in brampton now for the past 7 yrs. Things are great up here How are things down in brigus.I was just looking at the pictures of brigus brings back a lot of memories. Just dropped in to say to everyone back in brigus. thanks for your time. howie
howie fry <fry_howard@hotmail.com>
brampton, canada - October 26, 2003 (1:05 PM)
New Web address for NEWFIE SEARCH: http://www.newfoundlandsearch.homestead.com
Wally Pike
brampton, canada - October 22, 2003 (4:45 PM)
Home of The Registry of Emigrated Newfoundlanders - An evolving record of the resettlement of our people at home and abroad
NEWFIE SEARCH
- October 22, 2003 (4:42 PM)
coolpage
tom
- October 15, 2003 (5:03 AM)
great site, well done
klaus
- October 15, 2003 (5:02 AM)
Great Website!!!! Every place in Newfoundland should have one just like it. Love the Rock.....thanks for sharing your part of it.
Cathy <cathydrake@hotmail.com>
Toronto, Canada - October 8, 2003 (6:04 PM)
Check out this new meeting place from the rock! http://www.rockmates.ca
Di <dianne@aphs.net>
St. John's, Canada - October 3, 2003 (11:09 AM)
HI WAYNE LOVE THE PICTURES OF BRIGUS MY MOM IS FROM BRIGUS LOUISE CURTIS I REMEMBER THE NICE SUMMER VACATIONS IN BRIGUS I DONT KNOWN IF YOU REMEMBER ME BUT MAYBE YOU REMEMBER MY BROTHERS TERRY TONY TIM SMITH ANYWAYS GREAT JOB ON THE WEB SITE JACKIE VARDY
Jackie Vardy <gvardy@shaw.ca>
Comox, Canada - September 13, 2003 (8:49 PM)
Nice site
Jose <www.bellezaydietas.com>
Comox, USA - September 10, 2003 (1:08 PM)
We just returned from our first trip to Newfoundland and the bithplace of my Grandfather (Roberts of Brigus) and Grandmother (Whelan of St Johns), and it is more beautiful than I ever imagined. I will bring my husband next time.
Linda "KItty" Rosen <allanandkitty@msn.com>
Center Conway, USA - September 5, 2003 (10:46 AM)
I just got back home from visiting Cupids Crossing. I visited your town also and was very impressed. There is so much history and I certainly hope to return some day.
Carolyn Blanchard <CarolynBlanchard56@yahoo.com>
Stephenville Crossing, Canada - September 1, 2003 (4:37 PM)
Great Website! I really like it. Keep it up. Greetings salvia.
salvia divinorum
Stephenville Crossing, Canada - August 31, 2003 (8:40 AM)
I love the Town of Brigus
Candace Rose <candace@superweb.ca>
- August 23, 2003 (2:36 PM)
We had the pleasure of visiting your beautiful village on July 29/03. We fell in love with it. Although we were on a schedule and didn't get to see everything, we certainly plan on visiting Brigus during our next trip to Newfoundland. My husband is from Riverhead and he thinks it would be a great place for us to retire! Who knows! Maybe we will be able to do just that! So much history here...and a very informative website. The village is so clean and vibrant. We just loved it!
Sharon Allen & Doug Squires <rdsunshine@shaw.ca>
Red Deer, Canada - August 12, 2003 (7:54 PM)
This was my 2nd time visiting the bluebery festival. I thoroughly enjoyed especially the "Missed Blueberry Pageatn". If we were able to get ticket we would have stayed to the dance. Perhaps you could have tickets on sales in St. John's for future festival dances. Keep up the good work. Brigus is a beautiful community
Pat McDonald <Ptrcmcdnld@aol.com>
St. John's, Canada - August 11, 2003 (4:44 PM)
I visited your festival for the first time this year and thought it was wonderful. I really enjoyed the entertainment especially the band Lusogen, Ryan, Todd, Michael and John Matthew were excellent.
Paulette Peddle <peddlep@mail.gov.nf.ca>
Spaniard's Bay, Canada - August 11, 2003 (7:36 AM)
the site is grate, found all the information i was looking for thank you
Jackie McGrath <jmcgrath@superweb.ca>
avondale, canada - August 9, 2003 (8:38 AM)
Love your town, so neat and tidy. looking forward to the Blueberry festival again this year. This will be my third time going. I think your web site is beautiful also.
Ruby Hannaford <rubyh@nfld.com>
St. John's, Canada - August 4, 2003 (4:40 PM)
I am very much looking forward to attending this years annual Blueberry Festival with all of my family and friends. I am presently up here in Cold Lake, Ab in the army making a living for myself and cant wait to get home. Anyways take care everyone and the site is awesome.
Donny Quenneville <donny_quenneville@hotmail.com>
cold lake, canada - July 28, 2003 (6:22 PM)
Great site,wonderful photos
David Dawe <davedawe@3web.net>
Paradise, canada - July 25, 2003 (1:06 PM)
First time visitor: I will be in touch though for more information on my family history and some photos to go along with the project. Many of my ancestors came from the area: Bay Roberts, Ship Cove/Port de Grave, Coley's Point, and your fair town of Brigus. Our branch of the Dawe family made its way to New Westminster, British Columbia to build ships and scows. Thanks for the lovely site. Long may your big jib draw!Bruce Dawe
Bruce Dawe <bdawe102@look.ca>
Montreal, Canada - July 18, 2003 (1:50 AM)
Checking out "home" on the web. Loved the pictures. Hello to everybody. This site made me homesick and wish I had never left. I hope to visit soon. It's hard to realize what you have until you leave it and have a chance to look back and see what you miss the most.
Tim Fortune <fortune@poboxes.com>
Colorado Springs, USA - July 15, 2003 (8:07 AM)
Hi there. My boyfriend is from Brigus and he gave me the site. He lives in Edmonton now so i thought I should check out where he grew up. I think it is a really nice site and full of information. Helps me get to know him better and where he came from. It has really nice pictures too! i hope one day we can go there and meet the people from his home town. Thanks again!
David Goldstine <advocatdav@lawyer.com>
Hasselton, USA - July 14, 2003 (11:03 AM)
Love the website. Great job Wayne. I can't believe I left home 15 years ago. I have so many wonderful memories of growing up in Brigus and I'm so excited about coming home for the blueberry festival this year (2003). Hopefully, I'll get to see some old friends from the class of 84 at Bishop O'Neill.
Joy Brown <jeldridge@cooperlighting.com>
Cambridge, USA - July 10, 2003 (1:50 PM)
Just found your site. Great job. We attend your festival every year for 4 wonderful days. It's on par with any other big name event. Just wondering will you soon be posting your schedule for the 2003 Blueberry Festival? Keep up the good work.
Marilyn Crawley <mcrawley@superweb.ca>
Chapels Cove, Canada - June 26, 2003 (6:24 PM)
I was feeling a bit nostalgic today, as it is the anniversary of my mother's birth in Brigus (Florence Patricia King, 1920). It was nice to be able to take a virtual trip "home", and relive some of my childhood memories of trips to Brigus. Great site, well put together. The last of the family to live in town was Harold King, who lived in the family house on Beaver Pond. Are there any Kings, Gushues, or Clarkes in Brigus who might be long-lost cousins?
Bob Miller <lanassist(at)hotmail.com>
Salisbury Mills, USA - June 19, 2003 (8:39 PM)
We've been coming to Brigus with the kids for a couple of years now for your Blueberry Festival-absolutely wonderful. Last year, the adult dance on Friday night was especially entertaining and of course, the kids had a marvelous time with the activities and entertainment. Keep up the great job on all details of the festival! See you again this year.Jenny
Jenny Pelley <jenandbrian@roadrunner.nf.net>
Portugal Cove, Canada - June 14, 2003 (6:15 AM)
heydis site is gay
la_la <baby_gyal@hotmail.com>
texas, usa - June 10, 2003 (9:01 AM)
It's wonderful to see a bit of home, when you're as far away as I am. From one "Rock" to another (Vancouver Island)
Erinn and Geoffrey Dawe <brutis1@telus.net>
Ladysmith, Canada - June 2, 2003 (12:39 AM)
Great site. Great town. We love Brigus. See you at the Blueberry Festival.
Joy Humby <joy.humby@warp.nfld.net>
Mount Pearl, Canada - June 1, 2003 (6:55 PM)
The Newfoundland Anchor has a lot of links to useful local websites. If you are looking for local content then look no further than the Newfoundland Anchor. Check this site out at www.nfldanchor.com BRIGUS IS BEAUTIFUL!
frank power <nfldanchor@roadrunner.nf.net>
OUTER COVE, canada - May 19, 2003 (8:24 PM)
My wife Tracy and I will be taking our "honey moon" in St. Johns area the third week of June, 2003. We enjoy meeting new people, sharing in local foods & brews, and honoring the local customs and traditions. We both love to sail and would appreciate hearing from anyone interested in giving two "Yanks" a haul around the bay.Also, we like to eat seafood and would kindly accept suggestions or recommendations on where to go. Doesn't have to be fancy...just good food!Randy & Tracy
Randy Stevens <datek6@yahoo.com>
Uhrichsville, U.S.A. - May 13, 2003 (11:33 AM)
Brigus is sooooooo cool wayne but i think you should put more picturs on the brigus web site.
Holly Canning <roxie803@hotmail.com>
Brigus, 1K0 Canada - May 5, 2003 (3:35 PM)
hay thank you for putting pop on your pictures brigus is cool so go to brigus people to the brigus blueberry festival
steven spracklin <steven_spracklin@yahoo.com>
brigus, canada - May 3, 2003 (10:30 AM)
Hey, brigus Rocks! I have lived in brigus all my life and i never wanna leave it. Nice job Wayne.
Dawn canning <ronnidumbum@hotmail.com>
brigus, Canada - May 3, 2003 (10:28 AM)
Hi Wayne! I was browsing through the web, looking for info on Newfoundland as I was born in st Johns 1946. I came across your web site (very nostalgic) I still have family living in Brigus & Burnt Head. My father was born at Burnt Head in 1915 - William John Dawe, he now also lives in England. Any friends or relatives who would like to get in touch please do so at the e-mail address provided.
Denis Dawe <denis@symm1.fsnet.co.uk>
North Shields, & Wear ENGLAND - May 2, 2003 (11:48 AM)
Hi Wayne! It's your niece all the way up in Ontario. This site is great, it has really nice scenery pictures. I was impressed with it. I'm comming down on August 6th, hope to see you again this year. The family reunion was great! Tell the family I say hello!Stephanie Ryan
Stephanie Ryan <lauried.ryan@rogers.com>
Ottawa, Canada - April 23, 2003 (10:08 AM)
We really like your music!!!!!! Its great !!!
Sam Long and Desma Cunningham <mhardbarger@Zoominternet.net>
Smithville, usa - April 11, 2003 (10:48 AM)
My grandfather, John Alexander Antle, was born in Brigus on February 28, 1882. He passed away in 1976. He would have really enjoyed seeing the photos.
Bruce Harper <bharper1607@yahoo.com>
Calgary, Canada - April 6, 2003 (4:36 PM)
Nice site.
Pat
Calgary, Canada - April 2, 2003 (9:16 PM)
Hi Wayne,is there anyone who might have some old school pictures of old Brigus Academy. (1950-56)
Harold Sparkes <hgsparkes@rogers.com>
Lincoln, Canada - March 25, 2003 (5:34 PM)
Great site, love the area.
Allan Clarke <akclarke@nf.sympatico.ca>
Botwood, Canada - March 10, 2003 (7:17 PM)
I love your interesting music and ideas
Elizabeth
Albert Lea, JLO - February 27, 2003 (11:57 AM)
GREAT SITE GOOD INFO NEWFOUNDLANDERS ARE JUST THE GREATEST!
WAYNE AND ELSIE <FALCON720@AOL.COM>
EDMONTON, MINE - February 22, 2003 (8:52 PM)
love your web sight i would like to see more sights of the more historian sights, of Harrison frys and the old stone building and the reports of it's creations and how it started way back when
Carol-Ann Bishop <snapperjaws@hotmail.com>
Cupids, canada - February 21, 2003 (10:26 PM)
nice page
jan
Cupids, canada - February 18, 2003 (10:27 AM)
Sure liked your site, wish I was there!
Harold Morgan <morganh@nbnet.nb.ca>
Hillsborough, - February 14, 2003 (11:52 AM)
Hey!!!loved the site!! But the site don't look as good as Brigus do when your actually there. Brigus is the best place in the world! I basically grew up there with my nan and pop. I go to the Blueberry Festival every year, which is the funniest part of the summer. And down swimming at the beach with my dog!Brigus is BEAUTIFUL!! Oh hi Aaron! Hope you keep the good work up and keep that town in great shape. See you all VERY soon!!! Your pal from cupids( only cuz I'm made stay here)Nadine Bishop!!!
Nadine Bishop <blue_bubbles929@hotmail.com>
Cupids/Brigus, Canada - February 10, 2003 (4:47 PM)
Hi: Members of my family plan to visit Brigus this summer, probably in July. There will be 10 of us. My grandfather sailed with Capt. Bob Bartlett and my father is interested in looking at log books. Where can we stay?
Lorna Gillingham <lornag@roadrunner.nf.net>
corner brook, Canada - February 4, 2003 (3:59 PM)
Hi - My husband and I honeymooned in Brigus in 1975 - his grandfather Ernest Payne joined us. We stayed in Harry Payne's house and visited Harry's sister Emma - she took us to the second floor of a church manse where we saw gifts that sea captains had given to the Town of Brigus - some items were 200 and more years old. Are these items part of a musuem display? Harry Payne had a reputation for knowing the best spots to fish in the harbour and younger men following the spots where he put down his lines. Is there any cod jigging going on in the harbour now?
Juel Chouinard Weideman <juel.chouinard@sympatico.ca>
St Armand, Canada - January 30, 2003 (6:23 PM)
Nice to see some photos of home.. Great work.
Rodney Fowler <rfowler@ontruck.org>
Toronto, Canada - January 28, 2003 (11:02 AM)
i read about this town in Charlie wilcox. lots of these facts r in the book
njkmg <ghkgkjhkl@hotmail.com>
tor, can - January 16, 2003 (8:11 PM)
Hay, kool site i am using it for a trip planned for the summer.Friends said Brigus is kool.
Brad Smith <1974_stingray@hotmail.com>
New York, Y U.S - January 5, 2003 (12:55 AM)
Hello people of Brigus. Great job on your web page,really loved the scenic photos.WISH CUPIDS HAD SOMTHING LIKE IT...
David Bishop
Cupids, canada - January 3, 2003 (1:35 AM)
My father Eric S Spracklin along with seven brothers and sisters grew up in Brigus.They left Brigus about 1912 and settled in Toronto.
Gordon Eric Spracklin <ourmorris@rogers.com>
Oshawa, Canada - December 19, 2002 (8:09 PM)
Hi Brigus!!!! I miss home! Im up in Alberta going to university. I hope every one is doing really well. Take care!!!
CAtherine Elizabeth Nora Rodgers <wooler_rodgers@hotmail.com>
Edmonton, Canada - December 16, 2002 (12:39 AM)
I thought I'd see if there were any sites around that might have a few pictures of Brigus on it. Didn't realize that this site even existed! Thanks to you Wayne and everyone else that helped out with the site. Its always good to see pics of home...brings back a lot of memories! Being 6000 miles away from home isn't the easiest thing, but seeing a few pictures every now and again sure helps. Now I'll show all my US buddies where I grew up. Thanks again. Shannon
Shannon Flynn <newfie1977@yahoo.com>
San Jose, USA - November 14, 2002 (12:29 AM)
HEY WAYNE,,,,HOW ARE YOU,I JUST WENT AND LOOKED AT THE BRIGUS WEBSITE.WAYNE ITS CAROLANN BRADBURY,,I KNOW I JUST LIVE IN BAY ROBERTS,BUT THEY WILL NEVER TAKE MY HOME TOWN OF BRIGUS AWAY..I LOVE BRIGUS AND ALWAYS WILL.HEY I THINK ABOUT US IN SCHOOL AND IT BRINGS BACK ALOT OF MEMORIES..HOPE TO GET A EMAIL FROM YOU GUYS..TAKE CARE.. LOVE CAROLANN
carolann <carolxann@yahoo.com>
San Jose, USA - October 17, 2002 (4:23 PM)
Checking out "home" on the web. Loved the pictures. Hello to everybody. This site made me homesick and wish I had never left. I hope to visit soon. It's hard to realize what you have until you leave it and have a chance to look back and see what you miss the most.
Kenneth Pritchard
Edmonton, Canada - October 11, 2002 (10:23 PM)
Very nice site. I am working on a paper about the culture of Brigus for my fieldschool paper, you web site helped a great deal.
Tracy Reid <tracyreidis@hotmail.com>
St. John's, Canada - October 3, 2002 (2:14 PM)
Wayne, The web site is terrific. It is a privledge to be able to add my name to the guest book as both a resident and devotee of this lovely town. This site is indeed a job well done.Michelle Sullivan
Michelle Sullivan <micshome@nf.sympatico.ca>
St. John's and Brigus, Canada - September 30, 2002 (12:14 PM)
Wayne, what wonderful photos of Brigus! I am particularly interested in the older ones since I recently found out that my maternal family roots link back to the Critchs who lived in Brigus in the mid 1800s. Apparently 2 Critch brothers had a house which was known, ca 1850s at least, as the "twin houses of Brigus". Do you have any idea if they are included in any of your photos?
Linda Schmitt <E_Schmitt@gmx.net>
St. John's and Brigus, Germany - September 18, 2002 (3:38 AM)
I was born in Victoria, Carbonear, NFLD. At the age of 2 mos , I went with my parents Charles& Media Percy to Brigus. At the age of 8 , we, has a family moved. I have very fond memories of the place , and whenever I am in NFLD, I try to visit Brigus. I still have family there.
Glenda Schwalbe nee Percy <gschwalbe@superweb.ca>
Happy Valley, /NFLD Canada - September 14, 2002 (12:02 AM)
I'm from Brigus Newfoundland, but i'm living in Toronto. It was great to view the pics, and info about Brigus.this site ROCKS.
Jennifer <glamourgoddess69@hotmail.com>
Toronto, Canada - September 13, 2002 (3:00 PM)
I'm from Brigus Newfoundland, but i'm living in Toronto, and it was great to view the pics, and info about Brigus.Thanks
Jennifer <glamourgoddess69@hotmail.com>
Toronto, Canada - September 13, 2002 (2:57 PM)
Good presentation. From a descendant of the Brittoner.
Fred Wilcox <fwilcox@nf.sympatico.ca>
St.John's, Canada - August 31, 2002 (10:10 AM)
Thanks Wayne for this summer. I really enjoyed working with you at the town council. My parents think about going back next Summer for their weak off.
Julien Bertrand <julien_bert@hotmail.com>
Laval, Canada - August 28, 2002 (8:53 PM)
I heard about Brigus after I read The Icemaster which tells the remarkable story of your Captain Bob Bartlett and his heroic role in saving the crew of the Karluk in 1913/1914. When I learned that there is a musuem about him in BRIGUS, I added a (personal) day to my planned business trip to St. John's in September specifically to come to your town.I am really looking forward to my visit as I now see that there's a great deal of history to learn about in your town! See you soon!
Hazel Regan <hregan@sympatico.ca>
Toronto, Canada - August 8, 2002 (1:27 PM)
Cheers to me fav Province-Visit my site & pick up a free marketing suite
Tom <linkscout@eudoramail.com>
Sydney, Canada - July 24, 2002 (10:49 AM)
Nice site, loved your pictures, hope to see more.Keep up the good work, by the way check out a painting of Brigus on my site, was hoping to see the picture of it on your site..
Judy <judy_art@yahoo.com>
Corner Brook, Canada - July 23, 2002 (8:47 PM)
this site will help me pass grade 6! lots of great info!THAN-X!
ChRiStInE WaLsH <mushroom_2009@hotmail.com>
St.Johns, Canada - May 29, 2002 (4:19 PM)
Wassup Wayne? Site rocks dude! God bless America!!
Adam <adam1000@rodeocity.com>
Dallas, USA - May 28, 2002 (3:22 PM)
Merci beacoup Wayne! Le site est tres bon!!!Claudette Bourgouis
Claudette Bourgouis
saul-st-marie, Canada - May 27, 2002 (2:11 PM)
This site is where I got ALL of the information I needed for my school project! THANKS SO MUCH!!!!! Eve Powell
Eve Powell <eve_powell@hotmail.com>
St.John's, Canada - May 22, 2002 (5:10 PM)
Found this site while browsing. I'm very impressed!. Would love to visit Canada, especially Brigus one day. Love to all from the UK.
Bette O'Keefe <bette@bettcom.freeserve.co.uk>
Fleetwood, England - May 20, 2002 (2:00 PM)
This page has beautiful photos of Brigus!This page gave so much GREAT information. I can't wait to go there on our school fieldtrip!
Nicole <nicoleb_58@hotmail.com>
St.John's, Canada - May 17, 2002 (11:26 AM)
This is a great site for information! When I search under "Brigus" this site always comes up! This information will come in handy when my class and I come visit soon!
Je§§|Çá<> ByrNEof Cowan Heights Elementary School
St.John's, Canada - May 17, 2002 (11:21 AM)
HELLO I AM FROM COWAN HEIGHTS ELEMENTERY!I loved this site.It helped me alot,and I learned so much about it.I can't wait to visit Brigus! It is amazing,and wonderful. I can Belive that people all around the world had visit this site. I love it!
Megan Meehan <mmeehan@che.k12.nf.ca>
St. John's, Canada - May 17, 2002 (11:20 AM)
I can't wait to visit Brigus on our class trip!!This site ROCKS! *E*V*E*
EVE
St.John's, Canada - May 17, 2002 (11:20 AM)
HELLO! from COWAN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY!!!!!I loved your site. I got all the information I needed for my school project. I visited Brigus last year. I loved it there! I never knew there were so many historic sites in Brigus. I can't wait until I visit again with my class.
Bradley Bonnell <canada_gold50@hotmail.com>
St.John's, Canada - May 17, 2002 (11:15 AM)
Nice site! it gave me all the information i needed on Brigus. our school is planning a trip there soon. hope to see ya!
Andrea <Adunne@che.k12.nf.ca>
St. Johns, Canada - May 17, 2002 (11:14 AM)
I'm going to brigus with a school trip! I'm so excited. This site gives me so much information.
Susan Tucker
St.John's, Canada - May 17, 2002 (11:10 AM)
wow......I really enjoyed your site!!! Im doing a project on Brigus and it helped me find a lot of interesting information that I needed.
Erica Rendell Of Cowan Heights Elementary
St. Johns Newfoundland, Canada - May 17, 2002 (11:06 AM)
I will be visiting Brigus soon with my school, Cowan Heights Elementary!!! I can't wait! I love your site, I got all of the information I needed!
Joel North
St.John's, Canada - May 17, 2002 (11:05 AM)
I'm doing a school project on Brigus. This site gives me so much information! Thanks!
Eve Powell
St.John's, Canada - May 17, 2002 (11:05 AM)
Hi Wayne' Just looking at the site and noticed some things on the addressfor Brigus Personal Care Home Inc. that needs changing.The new address is P.O. Box 515, CLARKE'S BEACH, Nfld.and the postal code is A0A 1W0The telephone #'s are 528-3408 / 786-9693I will check back later to see if you made the changes.Thanks.....
Keith Smith <compaqdeskpro52001@yahoo.ca>
Clarke's Beach, Canada - May 10, 2002 (5:41 PM)
This page is GREAT for school. We got all the jotnotes we needed. Thanks.
Jessica & Melissa
St. John's, Canada - May 3, 2002 (8:54 AM)
I am trying to find a picture of St. Patricks Catholic Church. My parents were married there 50 years ago and we are planning a family reunion to celebrate this event. A picture of the church they were married in would be a great find. Can any one help with this.
Shelia <sdgould@accesscable.net>
Dartmouth, Canada - April 29, 2002 (6:27 PM)
I'm involved with geology reserach at Queen's University, and several of my co-workers are planning to do field work in the Conception Bay North area this summer. They are trying (unsuccessfully) to find a furnished house or cabin to rent in Brigus or any of the surrounding communities for June and July 2002. Bare minimum of two beds required. If you can help them out, please contact Aitor Ichaso at aitorichaso@hotmail.com before May 1, 2002. Many thanks!
Kelly Batten <kbatten@collegeclub.com>
Kingston, Canada - April 5, 2002 (4:42 PM)
Hello dear readers of my mail. My name is Morten and I live in Norway.I'am 48 years old and collect pins from town, cities and other municipalities from all over. And pen with name of copanies. If anyone will send something to me I will be very happy. Friendly people who will read this letter, please send this mail to other municipalities CAnada. Thank you for kindly help. Sinserely yours Morten Lager, Prestegardsveien 44, N 1791 Tistedal, Norway
Morten Lager <mil@halden.net>
Halden, Østfold Norway - March 2, 2002 (4:22 PM)
I lived in Brigus during 1962-1964 and went to St. Patrick's High School.I lived in the CNR station house with my uncle,Dick Hogan. I'd like to see some pictures of St.Patrick's School and the old station house. Thank you.
Bridget Hart
Redcliff, Canada - January 27, 2002 (11:04 PM)
Nice site good to see pictures from home
Terry Saunders
Toronto, Canada - January 16, 2002 (12:52 AM)
Just came across this site by accident. Didn't know about it
before. Just wanted to let other viewers of this site know
that we (Denise and Keith) are now the proud owners of the
seniors home in your community, Brigus Personal Care Home.
If anyone has a question about the home feel free to call
at any time. The NEW phone numbers are 709-528-3408 or
709-786-9693. we
Keith Smith
Clarke's Beach, Canada - November 11, 2001 (2:52 PM)
Hello everyone back home. Miss you all. I am from Marysvale. I spent all my time in Brigus. I have a sister living there. Take Care and hope to visit home in the summer months.
Melanie Ryan <melanie_ryan@hotmail.com>
Cambridge, - November 10, 2001 (1:14 AM)
My mother and I visited NF in 2000. We stayed a night in Brigus with Betty Barrett at the Britoneer. We were treated like long-lost family. Everywhere we went in NF was the same. I've never been to a place where people were, without exception, friendly and helpful. Debbie Speer, Haleiwa, Hawaii
Debbie Speer <goofyfoot@hawaii.rr.com>
Haleiwa, US - November 9, 2001 (4:23 AM)
Viewers who have moved from a Newfoundland and Labrador homestead to another at home or abroad are invited to visit our website and get listed in our REGISTRY OF EMIGRATED NEWFOUNDLANDERS - A record of the resettlement of our people to destinations all over the world
REGISTRY OF EMIGRATED NEWFOUNDLANDERS
Carbonear, Canada - October 30, 2001 (5:33 PM)
I visited with my family back in 1968, I was eight. We were from Connecticut, but my mother has roots in Brigus. The family names are Hiscock(Harry-deceased in 1983) and Irene Roberts(deceased in 1930). Our last name is Lepper(Nova Scotia)
Lorinda Sawyer
Ellsworth, USA - October 15, 2001 (3:21 PM)
I was home this summer to get married in brigus.My husbands
family came from all over nf and they were thrilled with the beauty of our community.We all enjoyed our visit.
Tammy Mulley (Bartlett) <gerryandtammy@sympatico.ca>
petawawa, canada - October 12, 2001 (10:58 AM)
Just checking out your excellent web site. My father-in-law is a member of the Percey clan.
Nick Bullen <Via web site please>
Westbury, , England UK - September 14, 2001 (5:56 PM)
Love the site its great. Best to all in Newfoundland miss you all
Lilian Stroh <l38g38@hotmail.com>
Kitchener, Canada - August 14, 2001 (4:45 PM)
I have just attended this year's Blueberry Festival...... The well-honed organization, the civility and graciousness of the residents, the array of activities for all ages in a wonderful location makes this event the most enjoyable community event that I have attended in this province. Thank you.
Deirdre MacDonald
Mount Pearl, - August 13, 2001 (6:52 PM)
I am from Corner Brook, with Brigus/Clarke's Beach roots, as you can tell from my maiden name. I just saw a TV program, ""Brigus by the Bay,"" on Global from Toronto, so I deceided to educate my mainlander husband about Brigus! He LOVES Nfld. Great site - great photography! I'll be back next year! Anyone, please feel free to contact me!
Alison (Jerrett) Warner-Smith <awarner-smith@home.com>
Sault Ste. Marie, - August 13, 2001 (7:11 AM)
Hello from Toronto!!!Good job wayne....keep up the good work.too bad i will miss the blueberry festival this year...maybe next year....joseph
joseph o'keefe <crazycanuck67@hotmail.com>
Toronto, - August 7, 2001 (9:31 PM)
I was very sorry that I was unable to visit Brigus on my trip to Nfld. last year. I had the good fortune to spend some time in Brigus a few years ago and met some wonderful people who I now consider good friends. I hope to be back some day soon. Have a great blueberry festival this week. You people have a great town and are very lucky to live where you do.....even if some of you don't realize it.
Kevin McLaurin <mclaurinkevin@hotmail.com>
Mission, Canada - August 4, 2001 (6:59 AM)
Hi Wayne,
The website looks terriffic!!!! Good job. I guess we will see thousands of people next week at the Blueberry Festival. Take Care.
Lisa
Lisa Clarke <lisaclarke@mail.gov.nf.ca>
Brigus, Canada - August 3, 2001 (10:18 AM)
Hi,
I guess you think I can not spell. Sorry about the booboo.
Lisa
Lisa Clarke <lisalclarke@mail.gov.nf.ca>
Brigus, Canada - August 3, 2001 (10:16 AM)
Pictures are beautiful. I would love to visit one day.
Rhonda <chard1949@home.com>
Toronto, Canada - August 2, 2001 (2:03 PM)
Hey guys! Great site Wayne! I've been showing everybody the sites of Brigus...I've even been dragging my friends in New Brunswick over for holidays in August...They all love it. It's a great place. Take Care - Gillian (aka Jill)
Gillian Hiscock <gillian.hiscock@yahoo.com>
Saint John, Canada - July 31, 2001 (2:17 PM)
Enjoyed your site. Great job! Hope to visit soon.
Keith Warren <kwarren@Mail.gov.nf.ca>
St. John's, Canada - July 30, 2001 (7:47 AM)
Looking forward to the Blueberry festival this year...my first one since '97!!!
Meegan <meeganr@yahoo.com>
Downsview, Canada - July 30, 2001 (6:37 AM)
Wayne,
Great site!
Regards,
Shawn
Shawn Seward <cdjanes@roadrunner.nf.net>
Bay Roberts, - July 29, 2001 (7:41 PM) |
