The Ride from Gander to Clarenville was a wet one but the weather has been so nice in St. John’s and it was warm enough to not be to much of a problem.  We camped out about 15 kms outside of Clarenville where we were given a complimentary stay. 

The next morning we got up early and showed up for a pancake breakfast at the Clarenville Fire Hall.  There was a lot of amazing people there including the Minister of Health and the Deputy Mayor who greeted us and made donations to Daffodil Place.  From there we continued our ride to my Granddad’s hometown of Harbour Grace, NL. 

We met many people from my family, the Fire Department and the town of Harbour Grace including the Deputy Mayor at the S.S. Kyle, a boat I was named after.  The Convoy to the Harbour Grace Fire Hall was amazing and there was a great group to meet us for speeches and a really nice reception.  It was very special to me because I heard so many amazing stories about my Granddad and my family.  The Deputy Mayor and the Fire Chief made donation presenations as well as a presentation of an amazing print from Harbour Grace that included the S.S. Kyle.  After we enjoyed some drinks and food that were provided at the reception.  We met so many amazing people and it was a very emotional stop where we honoured my Aunt Jill, Mr. Andrews, a number of Firefighters, the Town of Harbour Grace and the Harbour Grace Volunteer Fire Brigade for their courage and contributions in the fight against cancer.

We then left for my Aunty Megs house for dinner, drinks and a cake.  The Nutbeemers did an amazing job hosting the party and taking care of the group.  It was a great celebration bringing my Grandad home and then being so close to St. John’s.

We rode and continue to ride with the amazing people we met in Harbour Grace.

Who are you riding with?