An Annual Event on Newfoundland Shores

[Donna K & Quincy]

Every year at the end of June or early in July the annual Rolling of the Capelin begins. This is a cause for much excitement and lots of fun.Capelin are small fish that come to our beaches every year to spawn, it can be difficult to accurately predict their arrival which is why we make many trips to Middle Cove to seek signs of their arrival, lucky for us it's only a 5 mins drive. Lots of people take to the beach to see the spectacle and for a free meal of this delicious little fish.
We love to go, not only for the fish but also for the entertainment and to chuckle at the folks who are willing to brave the cold atlantic water to get their share of the Capelin.

Here is a little video I did earlier this week, not too many people but this was the third day of the rolling so most folks had already gotten their bounty. It is so much fun to watch the little kids excited and having so much fun.

My favorite thing about the Rolling of the Capelin is that once the Capelin arrive the whales are never far behind and whale watching is my favorite part of summer.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Thanks Deanna, I just use the Windows Live Movie Maker, the most painful part of the process is uploading to youtube so I can get the code to embed the video in the blog. It takes forever, this one took almost an hour. There is probably a faster way but I don't know what it is.

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Great video, Donna.  The subject was fascinating, but I'm talking about the technical aspects of the video.  I've played around with iMovie on my Mac so I can appreciate your editing, your transitions between clips, title selections, etc.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Linda, I wish I had let him go, he would have had a blast, I just wasn't up to doing the clean up at the time.

@Carol and Sherri, come visit anytime, Carol you would find some great photo opportunities.

[Linda and Murphy]

Donna, I absolutely loved this.  I love your world!  

I would have loved to have seen Quincy romping in the water catching Capelin.

[Carol and Banjo]

Oh Donna.....thank you for sharing this.....I'll say it again....I LOVE your world!   How amazingly beautiful.   Quincy of course, the star...and sitting so nicely and so patiently....he must have known he was in for quite a treat!    Love the little boy in the blue jacket too.    I have GOT to talk DH into visiting Newfoundland!!!!!!!

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

I've been wanting to visit Newfoundland for some time now. It just seems so beautiful and full of life!

[Donna K & Quincy]

@Jennifer, Quincy got some of those boiled for his supper. DH made me take those tiny little bones out, how silly was that. Quincy loved them.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

TOTALLY AMAZING!!! Quincy looks like he's enjoying the show (looks hungry though!) Very neat, thanks for sharing this with us!

[Donna K & Quincy]

@Janel, pan fried, yum! They are like Smelt if you are familiar with those.

@Lisa & Camilla,you can be jealous it's ok, we even had tourist from South Africa who came just to see the Capelin roll.

@Bonnie, Quincy would have been really happy if I could have let him off leash.

[Bonnie and Kona]

What a beautiful video! I loved seeing where you are and the unique experience you are involved in. Even Quincy looks happy to be there. Happy Canada Day to you Donna!