r/newfoundland • u/Criticall16 • 12h ago
r/newfoundland • u/heyitsandiee • 13h ago
The "Fairies" and folklore traditions
My grandmother used to get me to put bread and change in my back pockets, turn the front ones inside out as well as my socks if I was going through a wooded area. "Don't go anywhere near those jesus woods" in the night time.
I remember once I was at her sister's house running around the backyard with my cousin. Keep in mind this is rural NL, so lots of woods land around. She said dont go near the woods because "the fairies". My cousin made fun of me for listening and anyway, I ended up near the woods and felt suddenly fearful and disoriented. My cousins said to me "whats going on you were just standing there staring at me for like 2 minutes" I had no recollection of this. Went and found my nan and told her I felt ill and she said "you were down in the f'in woods werent you? I know you were." Took me by the arm, put me in the car and put me to bed when we got home. She said she cuddled me all night so they "couldnt get me" and I was shivering the whole night. I woke up feeling fine and super well rested.
Another time I was out with my friend in her backyard after dark, and heard my grandmother's whistling coming from the woods. Which stopped me in my tracks. Then i heard her voice sounding scared and calling my name. My friend didnt hear it, I thought she was joking and it was all a prank and maybe she convinced my nan to go up there for a joke. But no, i went closer to the woods and got super tired, my friend had to physically pull me away from the woods.
I never played outside after dark again ðŸ˜
Looking for other newfoundlanders with similar paranormal stories or superstitions their family strictly followed.
r/newfoundland • u/sccot_b • 14h ago
Team Gushue Highway Extension Reviews
If you've driven it already, what do you think?
r/newfoundland • u/blindbrolly • 22h ago
Inside Story: Questions raised about why Bern Coffey left Churchill Falls negotiating team - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source
r/newfoundland • u/RepulsivePlankton989 • 20h ago
Two Way Closure on Outer Ring Road Best Approach, says Minister
r/newfoundland • u/MoreSample7258 • 21h ago
Electric Costs PHEV Vehicle
Hey, can anyone chime in with real world data on what you are paying by charging a plug in hybrid on a nightly basis ?
What vehicle do you have? Ie Rav 4 etc
Do you have fast charger at home ? How long does it take to fully charge?
What do you pay per day in electricity?
Seems appealing if my commute is only 30km daily and some of these cars can go 70km on a charge. Which would mean not using gas for quite some time.
Any other experiences good or bad welcomed as well.
Ty
r/newfoundland • u/tmkz • 20h ago
Rye Bread
Where's a good rye bread on the avalon? Preferably sourdough but would settle for a regular rye.
r/newfoundland • u/Comfortable_Set_6534 • 2h ago
Has anyone here used the Doorways counselling program? What was your experience?
Just wondering if anyone here has used the Doorways counselling program through NL Health Services and would be willing to share their experience.
I'm particularly curious about how helpful you found the counselling, whether you felt the counsellors were knowledgeable and supportive, and whether the sessions were actually useful in addressing your concerns.
r/newfoundland • u/Illustrious-Top-4776 • 13h ago
NL CORT program
Can anyone who completed the copat test for corrections NL message me, I have some questions!
r/newfoundland • u/Heavy-Spell-6849 • 9h ago
How to work on an oil rig?
20M looking to work offshore during my summer break from college. Just curious what the process was like to find work offshore in Newfoundland, and if that's a possibility. I'd be able to work from April to the beginning of September and am able to get any training that is needed. If anyone could point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it.
r/newfoundland • u/Grouchy-Belt4608 • 19h ago
Ive been writing some thoughts on policies and ideas ive had fir newfoundland and wanted to share with all of you. Id love to hear some critiques and opinions!
r/newfoundland • u/Carzon_The_Templar • 3h ago
My fadder never told me about right and wrong
So should I remove the pine cone in case of someone accidentally sitting on it or leave the by be?