Tales, Tunes & Toutons

Summer check-in from Sarah & Jenn!

Tale: The parental abduction of the O'Brien brothers Tune: The Grey Funnel Line by Cyril Tawney Matthew Byrne Cyril Tawny Toutons: This week's food was some pizza from People's Pizza! Check out East Coast Rock Pickleball Club -Sarah & Jenn

Sharing the story of The Beatrix Potter School in London, where students tend to the memories of 18 Newfoundlanders laid to rest far from home during WWI.

Tale: The S.S. Kyle Hidden Newfoundland The Town of Harbour Grace Tune: The St. John's Waltz by Ron Hynes Toutons: Bacon Tots, Eggs, & Toast (Slab Bacon 1/4 from Old Port Premium Foods) -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq. And we acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut. We recognize all First Peoples who were here before us, those who live with us now, and the seven generations to come. As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all. This Land Acknowledgement was created by First Light. To support First Light and its programming, please visit firstlight.ca

Welcome back! Join Sarah and Jenn as we launch our third season, coming October 21st, 2022. We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq. And we acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut. We recognize all First Peoples who were here before us, those who live with us now, and the seven generations to come. As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all.

This week we chat about the East Coast Trail Association and its history. Click here to register for the 2022 Trail Raiser Community Hike fundraiser. Become a member here! Get your button here! -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: Tales about the shipwreck of the S.S. Ethie The Wreck of the S.S. Ethie The Legend of the S.S. Ethie Tune: Sweet Forget-Me-Not by Bobby Newcomb, Traditional NL melody Toutons: Graze Box from The Gourmet Mama -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The evolution of the Women's Patriotic Association (WPA) Tune: St. Patrick's Day (aka Leprechaun's Day) Humdinger  Toutons: Homemade Pizza by Sarah -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: How the city of Mount Pearl got its name. Admiralty House Museum Blog Tune: Saltwater Joys by Wayne Chaulk Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellas Toutons: Leftover hamburger casserole. (lol) -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The story behind the old radar stations across Newfoundland & Labrador. Pinetree Line Heritage NL Tune: The Tiny Redlight as sung by Bride Rose of Red Island, recorded by Erin West in 1978 at her resettled home in Freshwater. The Dorymen Toutons: Actually toutons this week!! -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The involvement of Bell Island in the Second World War. When World War II Came to Bell Island The Bell Island Seaman's Memorial Bell Island Sinkings Tune: Homeward Bound Elisabeth Greenleaf Ballads and Sea Songs of Newfoundland Toutons: Chicken nuggets in Sarah's new air fryer!!! -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The tradition of Nalujuit in Labrador. Tune: Sarah and Jenn sing a little bit of Auld Lang Syne together as a little Christmas treat. Toutons: No time for snacks today, just a little coffee and then some water to clear the vocal cords for the tune!

Tale: The history of margarine in NL. Tune: The Moon Shines Bright from the Green's Harbour Christmas Carols Toutons: Sobeys toutons this morning folks with Crosby's fancy molasses. -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The history of Cabot Tower on Signal Hill Tune: Maid on the Shore, sung by Mrs. Annie Walters of Rocky Harbour, 1929. Toutons: We snacked our way through this one! -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: Outstanding soldier Lance Corporal John Shiwak from Rigolet, Labrador  Tune: Song for Newfoundland by Wayne Chaulk Touton: Donuts & Twizzlers  -Sarah & Jenn Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Tale: The mysteries surrounding Julie's Harbour, NL Tune: Ah, the Sea by Ged Blackmore Toutons: Sandwiches from Kitchen Sink -Sarah & Jenn (Happy Halloween!) Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Welcome back to Season 2!! Tale: Armine Gosling & The Water Trough at Bowring Park Tune: Old Brown's Daughter by G.W. Hunt, rewritten by Ron Hynes Toutons: Homemade burritos by Sarah! -Sarah & Jenn Follow us: Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok

Welcome back! Join Sarah and Jenn as we launch our second season, coming October 2021. -Sarah & Jenn We respectfully acknowledge the land on which we gather as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk, whose culture has been lost forever and can never be recovered. We also acknowledge the island of Ktaqmkuk (Newfoundland) as the unceded, traditional territory of the Beothuk and the Mi'kmaq. And we acknowledge Labrador as the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Innu of Nitassinan, the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, and the Inuit of NunatuKavut. We recognize all First Peoples who were here before us, those who live with us now, and the seven generations to come. As First Peoples have done since time immemorial, we strive to be responsible stewards of the land and to respect the cultures, ceremonies, and traditions of all who call it home. As we open our hearts and minds to the past, we commit ourselves to working in a spirit of truth and reconciliation to make a better future for all.

Tale: The Battle of Beaumont-Hamel On July 1st, 1916, 806 members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment went "over the top" as part of the battle of Beaumont-Hamel. In less than an hour, the regiment was devastated, most killed or wounded within the first 20 minutes of the battle. The next morning, only 68 soldiers answered the roll call. Tune: Till We Meet Again by Richard A. Whiting & Raymond B. Egan Sung by Newman Sound, Leslee Heys, piano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IxTz1klpoc We respectfully acknowledge the territory in which we work as the ancestral homelands of the Mi'kmaq and Beothuk. We also recognize the Inuit of Nunatsiavut, the Inuit of NunatuKavut, and the Innu of Nitassinan, as the original people of Labrador.

Tale: The history of the Mockbeggar Plantation in Bonavista, NL Tune: She's Like the Swallow, Traditional Toutons: Pizza from EVOO (yum!) -Sarah & Jenn (TGIF)

Tale: How the Spanish Flu affected Newfoundland and Labrador. Tune: Petty Harbour Bait Skiff by John Grace Toutons: Yummy brunch box with toutons from Gourmet Mama -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: Heart's Content, a town in Trinity Bay on the Bay de Verde Peninsula of NL Tune: West Country Lady by Dermot O'Reilly Toutons: All the snacks (and iced coffee)!! -Sarah & Jenn

Chatting everything May 2-4!!!! Hope you are enjoying the long weekend with your family and friends. -Sarah & Jenn

May 24th Humdinger; songs that remind us of being at the cabin. Who will win? Sarah or Jenn?

Tale: Origins of moose in NL Tune: Rosy Banks of Green Traditional arr. Rosemary Lawton Toutons: Yummy eats and cold brew coffee. -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: Catherine Snow, one of the last women in NL to be executed to death by hanging. Tune: By The Glow of The Kerosene Light by Winston Coles Toutons: Yummy toutouns and treats by The Gourmet Mama (follow on Instagram) -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: Cottage Hospitals, Nursing Stations, and the MV Lady Anderson Tune: Southern Cross written out by Lizzie C. Rose, Fox Harbour, Labrador, 1927 Toutons: Yummy eats from who_s_umami -Sarah & Jenn

Rosemary Lawton is an award-winning Newfoundland traditional artist, with formal training in classical violin and has completed her degree in Music Education. She is a passionate advocate of women's issues and champions the advancement of women in the music industry through her work. Rosemary is helping to preserve Newfoundland's rich tradition by collecting, recording, and performing Newfoundland traditional music. “Resilience,” is Rosemary's book all about the strength of Newfoundland and Labrador women. Enjoy her performance of "Brave Ann O'Neill." -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: The Grand Banks' 1929 Tsunami Tune: The Mobile Goat by Tom Cahill, performed by Joan Morrissey Toutons: Jalapeno Popper Sandwiches Happy Easter! -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: From Adventure Avenue to Austin Street, covering the stories behind some of St. John's street names that start with the letter A. Tune: Feller From Fortune collected by Margaret Sargent and Kenneth Peacock We'll be back cooking toutons next week!! -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: Irish Connections to NL Tune: Red is the Rose Happy St. Paddy's Day!! -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: John Roche McCowan (formerly Mc*G*owen!) Tune: Wave Over Wave by Jim Payne and Wife's Monologue by Janice Spence Touton:  -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: The settlement of François, an outport community on the southern coast of Newfoundland & Labrador.  Tune: The Star of Logy Bay -Sarah & Jenn 

Tale: The tragic loss of the oil rig, The Ocean Ranger Tune: Your Last Goodbye by Bruce Moss & Atlantic Blue by Ron Hynes We hope you and your family are staying safe during this difficult time. Hold fast, Newfoundland & Labrador. -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: The incredible story of Lucy Maude Harris of New Melbourne, Trinity Bay Tune: The Badger Drive by John V. Devine  Toutouns: #TortillaTrend  We hope you enjoy this episode! Sarah & Jenn

Tale: Resettlement in NL Tune: Out from St. Leonard's by Gary O'Driscoll & Outport People by Bud Davidge Toutons: Homemade Sweet Potato Soup by Sarah Hope you enjoy the episode! Sarah & Jenn

Table scraps from S1 E9.

Tale: Mattie Mitchell - Mi'kmaq Chieftain, guide, prospector and explorer. Tune: This is My Home by Harry Martin Toutons: Coffee!! No toutons this week. -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: The history of the Newfoundland railroad. Tune: Foggy Dew and the music collector, Margaret Sargent. Touton: Of course we fried up some toutons to ring in the first recording of the new year! 

Tale: The Christmas time tradition of Mummering in NL Tune: I'll Be There Christmas Eve by Ron Hynes Toutons: Coffee & Baileys

Folktunes vs. Christmas Tunes - Humdinger!!! Who will win? Sarah or Jenn?

Tale: Blackhead's one room school, connections and memories about the area. Tune: The Green Shores of Fogo Touton: sorry, no toutons this week. We can't get enough of Jerry's Indian Express lately! -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: The history of the original Hotel Newfoundland Tune: Tickle Cove Pond by Mark Walker Toutons: Jam Jam Cakes from PJ's Store. -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: History of the Drive-In Movie Theatre on Tobin's Road Tune: Kelligrews Soiree by Johnny Burke  Toutons: Indian Express (yum!) -Sarah and Jenn

Table scraps from S1 E4

Tale: MUNN - the classic family merchant name.  Tune: Pat Murphy's Meadow by J.M Devine & Peter McNulty Toutons: Experimenting with touton dough that didn't have enough time to rise. :-)  -Sarah & Jenn

Tale: The Mysterious Tale of the SV Resolven Tune: The Bloody Gardener as collected by Maud Karpeles in October 1929 in North River, NL.  Toutons: The Big Mary delivered by Door Dasher Sylvia.

Tale: The history, stories and connections of Mistaken Point and Cape Race. Tune: A Great Big Sea Hove in Long Beach, traditional. Also, some history about Gerald S. Doyle and his connections to this tune Toutons: Yes. We finally had toutons together. With Molasses! -Sarah & Jenn

Table scraps from S1 E1. 

Tale: The adventures of Professor Charles Danielle and his Octagon Castle. Tune: Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary's by Otto P. Kelland Toutons: We ate pancakes this week!! -Sarah & Jenn

We hope you laugh as much listening, as we did making this teaser!! -Sarah & Jenn