And as any self respecting Newfoundlander would want everyone to know, B.C. does not first of all stand for British Columbia, it stands for Behind Carbonear. Carbonear Newfoundland that is, and it was named after her majesty.
um, I don't think I said that but as usual I speak a little unclearly. There is a Victoria in Newfoundland near Carbonear. We call it Victoria B.C. - Behind Carbonear. It is also near the little village of Clown's Cove (I kid you not)which is the village of my ancestors. In fact, my father was born in Clown's Cove, near Victoria, B.C.
And as any self respecting Newfoundlander would want everyone to know, B.C. does not first of all stand for British Columbia, it stands for Behind Carbonear. Carbonear Newfoundland that is, and it was named after her majesty.
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ReplyDeleteDid you just say Queen Victoria's nickname was "Behind Carbonear?"
I am.... puzzled?
um, I don't think I said that but as usual I speak a little unclearly. There is a Victoria in Newfoundland near Carbonear. We call it Victoria B.C. - Behind Carbonear. It is also near the little village of Clown's Cove (I kid you not)which is the village of my ancestors. In fact, my father was born in Clown's Cove, near Victoria, B.C.
ReplyDeleteKnowing your roots are in Carbon Ear and Clown's Cove explains so much, Ken!
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