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Comment on Caves by Ryan

Ryan — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:41:51 +0000

We have a caving club going on,if you are interested,shoot me an e-mail.all are welcome.

Comment on Bedford Petroglyphs by Jack Mac Nab

Jack Mac Nab — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:14:48 +0000

To start with as a side note: I would like to mention that the great Mi’kmaq Chief Glooscap is represented in the winter night sky, as the constellation of Orion. Each year in the Northern Hemisphere, Orion rises in mid December and stays for the whole winter.

In most parts of the world Orion is represented as “The Hunter” holding his “Sword” along with his “Two Dogs” at his feet. As with Glooscap he also held a “bow” in his hand, and also with his “Two Dogs” named “Loon” and “Kwemoo” at his feet. (Canine dogs)

Loon is represented by the constellation: Canis Minor the Little Dipper.
Kwemoo is represented by the constellation: Canis Major the Big Dipper.

This connection with Glooscap and Orion can be found in the Ancient Mi’kmaq Legends that have been past down through the ages.
They clearly mention that “Glooscap had a belt.” These would be the three bright stars in a row, that make up Orion’s belt. (The Hunter’s Belt)

Whenever Orion appears in the night sky here in Austria, it takes me back to the Bedford Barrens. While looking up at the winter night sky, seeing Glooscap (Orion) rising up over the horizon, holding his bow in his hand with his out stretched arm, along with his two dogs Loon and Kwemoo at his feet. Plainly putting it: “WONDERFUL MOMENTS.”

Comment on Bedford Petroglyphs by Jack Mac Nab

Jack Mac Nab — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:54:42 +0000

Hi Liz, good questions! It is very interesting for me to hear, how you and your son are fascinated about petroglyphs and possible Mi’kmaq settlements. Also along with many other curious minds thinking the same way.
When I lived in Bedford between 1985-1992, this became a going concern of mine. Yes, I did discover some very interesting and fascinating things during those years. So I will try and post on this site, in the very near future, information relating to your questions. For me it will be a pleasure. Doing so “one step at a time.” Not necessarily in chronological order for various good reasons. Just Jack

Comment on Bayers Lake Mystery Walls, Halifax County by Jack Mac Nab

Jack Mac Nab — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:04:37 +0000

Hi Colin, Good to hear from you. It has now been about 20 years since I took you up to see the “Bayers Lake Mystery Walls.” Over the years there have been a number of conclusions reached as to “who done it.”As far as I can make out, there needs to be more archaeological work done.

Thanks for contacting me about the interest in a possible documentary being done on the “Walls.” I will be heading to Nova Scotia for a few weeks during spring or early summer. We can chat a bit about that when I stop in to visit you.

I am not sure that this is the time to do a big story on the Walls. The problem has to do with to many people going to see the Walls and then doing possible damage while in that area. I have always thought that it would be a good idea to construct a large fence that would encircle the whole site. Then, when there is interest in viewing, this would be done in a controlled manner. Maybe once a week or something in that order.

Will leave you with these thoughts. Just Jack

Comment on Bedford Petroglyphs by Wright Liz

Wright Liz — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:32:28 +0000

My son and I are fascinated by the petroglyphs and would love to learn more about them and the mi’kmaq settlements in the area. Are there any links to other sites? We live nearby.
Thanks,
Liz

Comment on Skye Mountain Crash, 1942 by bpaul

bpaul — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:53:08 +0000

Rod,
Wow… dates jive with the newspaper clipping, thanks for that…

#9063
http://www.ody.ca/~bwalker/RCAF_9050_9099_detailed.html
“Dropped 2 bombs on submarine east of Sydney on 12 January 1942, no damage observed. This unit’s first attack of the war. Category A crash at Sydney, at 19:08 on 4 February 1942. Struck a hill in flight, exploded and burned. Three fatalities, including pilot Sgt. W. Dakeman.”

Comment on Skye Mountain Crash, 1942 by rod

rod — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:19:02 +0000

the final flight of Bristol Bolingbroke Aircraft 9063

Comment on Handley Page HPR-7 Crash, 1965 by James

James — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:51:27 +0000

I was onboard HMCS St. Laurent, which was designated as ‘Funeral Ship’”, at the time of the crash.
A young Navel officer was killed in the crash and buried at sea. I was part of the ‘deck party ‘at the time
and I will never forget it. I’m now 67 years old.

Comment on Aircraft Crash Sites by Bud Holmes

Bud Holmes — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:47:16 +0000

Circa 1942 a Lockheed Hudson or Ventura crashed in Brooklyn Yarmouth Co. into lake C. 1942, have several photos

Comment on Markland Crash, 1943 by Bud Holmes

Bud Holmes — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:25:50 +0000

Oren’s memory is correct. My father delivered mail all thru’ that area and I remember him showing me the site and remains of the crash!