The “Time” – for the first time.

July 19th, 2008 – the first “Time” in Pigeon Inlet was held in the SUF Hall in Bay Roberts.

While guests were arriving, the Pigeon Inlet Players accompanied by Kelly Russell, performed traditional Newfoundland music.

Pigeon inlet Players - Stephen Power, Luke Walsh, Colin Brown, Meggie Burton

The Audience

Once the audience had been escorted to their seats and served with drinks and water, the buffet began.

Melissa Dawe, one of the Pigeon Inlet Players, serves water.

The guests enjoyed the extensive buffet of traditional Newfoundland food, including salmon and fish and brewis, as well as contemporary Canadian food and salads.

Scoff at Time

Tanya Kearley Russell got the “Time” underway.

Tonya Kearley Russell

Ally Dawe and Melissa Dawe of Pigeon Inlet Players performed. Ally sang Ted Russell’s favourite Newfoundland song: “Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary’s” by Otto Kelland.

Ally Dawe and Melissa Dawe of Pigeon Inlet Players

Kelly Russell told a couple of his Dad’s stories from the “Chronicles of Uncle Mose.”

Kelly Russell - Tall Tales and Chronicles

Russell’s in the Corner – performed “Smokeroom on Kyle” and other selections, including “Saltwater Joys” by Wayne Chaulk.

Tamsym and Naomi Russell with Dad, Kelly Russell

The Time featured an adaption of Ted Russell’s play “Algebra Slippers.” Ally Dawe was the narrator and Kelly Russell supplied the “Chronicles of Uncle Mose Theme” from the Fishermen’s Broadcast on CBC.

Ally Dawe - narrator and Kelly Russell - accordion

In their kitchen, Liz and Ben Walcott (Grandma and Grandpa Walcott) discussed the shortage of supplies.

Liz Walcott (Melissa Dawe) and Ben Walcott (Richard Porter)

Ben Walcott went to the store to barter with Josiah Bartle, the merchant.

Ben Walcott (Richard Porter) and Josiah Bartle (Stephen Power)

With the help of Ben’s friends and the school teacher… and ALGEBRA, Josiah got more than he bargained for!

(l-r) Schoolmaster - Luke Walsh; Meggie - Naomi Russell ; Polly - Tamsyn Russell; Aunt Sarah - Meggie Burton; Ben Wallcott - Richard Porter

Ben returned home as a proud man!

Liz Walcott - Melissa Dawe and Ben Walcott - Richard Porter

Newfoundland dancing – Tanya led Pigeon Inlet Players and “volunteers” from the audience in a Newfoundland dance.

Newfoundland Dance - Mayor Glenn Littlejohn of Bay Roberts (in background over Richard Porter's shoulder) and others participate.

To end the evening, everyone joined in an enthusiastic version of “The Ode to Newfoundland.”

The Avalon Ambassadors join in singing "The Ode to Newfoundland"