A beautiful woman (among many, trust me) that came in to the spa today told us a tale.
She is moving back to Newfoundland after 25 years of living here in Ontario. The decision came upon her all at once; she wants a simpler, happier life. And who can blame her?
She showed us a camera phone picture. One of a gigantic iceberg off the coast. She's worried, you see. Her husband has a penchant for getting in a boat, going out to sea, and climbing up on the iceberg to chip off a giant chunk of iceberg to keep in their freezer for drinks.
I pondered for a moment, at how that doesn't seem simpler to me than going to your icebox for some frozen city water.
Then it dawned on me.
I was envious of this iceberg ice. Yes it's simpler. Purer. Tastier.
She has the right idea, going home to that rock called Newfoundland. Wise women walk through our doors everyday. If you aren't paying attention, you can miss them.
Here's to YOU, Jackie.
Happy journey home love.
xo
I have never heard of chipping off an iceberg to put in the freezer, but now I am curious as to how it must taste in comparison. Wondering minds want to know. I might have to add this to my list of things to find out.
Nice photo!
Posted by: Marilyn | June 25, 2011 at 09:14 AM
Well I suppose it is simpler in that the ice is already "frozen", but a boat ride, climbing up on an iceberg and chopping off a chunk? Not for me thanks. I'll stick with simply adding tap water to the tray and sticking it in my freezer. Now, if I had an ice maker on my fridge that would be even "simpler". Besides, all the "crap" in the ocean and salt water...I can't imagine THAT in my drink!!!! blech!!
As far as a simpler life in Nfld...I hope your friend finds that!
Posted by: Sherry Smyth | June 25, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Apparently Marilyn the ice is the purest you can taste. No bubbles. Made from the purest glacier water which is fresh obviously and no contaminants. I suppose ice is ice but I love the idea of really pure ice.
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 25, 2011 at 12:02 PM
That's why my client worries. She is afraid her husband will get hurt going out for the ice.
Funny, I always think of the ocean as the opposite of that...really clean and really pure.
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | June 25, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Icebergs are frozen precipitation, chunks of glacier, not frozen sea water. Salt water does not freeze... that is why our roads are salted in winter. So the top of an iceberg should be pretty good. I'd risk it!
Posted by: ~Sheila~ | June 26, 2011 at 12:19 PM
There is something about Home that calls us back when we've lived away for years. I know how Jackie is feeling. Hurray for her for making the leap back to The Island. Btw, I was listening to CBC Radio NFLD and Labrador online this past week and caller-ins were telling the hosts about a huge iceberg that is slowly making its way down the coast. Maybe it's THAT iceberg that is calling out to Jackie's husband!
Posted by: susanna | July 03, 2011 at 03:17 PM
Hi there, I'm from Newfoundland and I know many people who have had the calling to come back here. It is a beautiful place. The icebergs are beautiful to photograph, but I wouldn't want to climb on one! Can you imagine if it rolled! They do that from time to time.
I hope she enjoys her new journey to home.
Diane
Posted by: Diane | July 03, 2011 at 05:42 PM