It's the first of July...which to us Canadians means a celebration! 1867 marks the year that Canada was formed when it united with 3 British North American colonies...making a total of 4 provinces. Tonight there will be fireworks at the local park to top off a day of festivities for adults and kids alike. Happy 143rd birthday Canada!
Today marks another anniversary as well, for us Newfoundlanders, as we were not part of Canada until March 31st 1949. July 1st, 1916 was the first day of The Battle of the Somme. At the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, France, within 30 minutes 733 soldiers of the 1st Newfoundland Regiment were either dead or wounded. Only 68 answered the roll call the next day. A replica of the monument in Beaumont Hamel is erected in Bowring Park, St. John's, our capital city:
"The Fighting Newfoundlander" is also in the park and is a tribute to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Corporal Thomas Pittman, who was present and injured in Beaumont Hamel, posed for the statue.
So while we are watching the fireworks this evening, let us also remember our boys who so bravely gave their lives that fateful day in Beaumont Hamel, France.
On a lighter note. We have most of our first cut hay mowed and baled. It was a long, hot couple of days but I wouldn't trade farm life for anything. One of my favorite things to look at is freshly baled hay waiting to be picked up in the field. This is the biggest field that we had seeded this year. We are really pleased with the crop so far. This picture shows a section of the field:
I still haven't gotten around to finishing my projects :( I am hoping to get back at them this weekend so watch for updates. Thanks to everyone for following along. I hope you enjoy reading my blog and learning a little about my life. Happy Canada Day...and lest we forget!
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