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Nightingale Floor
Most recent comment: Wednesday, July 5th, 2006 at 15:05:08
These floors were cool - as you walked across them they would squeak like a bird. The idea
was to guard the palace interiors by making walking across the floor impossible.
i want hear one sing
bob
Monday, July 3rd, 2006 at 19:49:18
Goto this website to hear a Nightingale Floor Sing http://www.theotori.com/BookTwo/qna.asp
Andrew
Thursday, July 13th, 2006 at 10:58:47
How do you make a nightingale floor?
Christine
Tuesday, February 6th, 2007 at 05:10:14
Isn't it normal for a wooden floor to squeak if we step on it?
Rio
Monday, October 1st, 2007 at 03:00:57
Wooden floors here squeak sometimes. These floors squeaked (softly) with every step you took. I think our floors squeak because of wood rubbing on nails. In Japan (at this time) much of the building was done without nails. Making a floor that would squeak (intentionally or otherwise) took some doing.
John
I've been reading this book, In Darkness, Death. And it talk about these alot I think there cool
shogun
Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 at 14:18:03
I just went there yesterday... one of the people working there told me they built the floors to squeak by putting "cramps" in between the boards and the wooden supports, so there is actually space under the floorboard. You bend it more when you step on it. He gave me a flyer that illustrated it and everything... I don't know what the cramps are made of though, it didn't say.
Andrea
Monday, March 17th, 2008 at 14:47:25
Sorry, that website listed, does not exist. It just leads one on a wild goose chase through several websites and leading back to where you started. Does anyone really know a site where you can hear a Nightengale Floor?
Henry
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 at 09:02:38
Hi, you can listen a ten seconds audio recording of a nightingale floor on this website : http://www.kippo.or.jp/culture_e/build/archi.htm, I think it's a wonderful feature of these buildings. This website also speak about the way the pagodas resist earthquakes, quite an achievement !!!
Karl
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 at 00:23:02
I loved the book and am anxiously waiting for the next book in the series. Do you have an idea of when it will be published? I look forward to reading more by this author.
Tricia Gaines
Pgaines2@cox.net
I found an example on youtube that was the best example! I thought it was the most beautiful sound i've ever heard. i want one in my house now!!!
Daniel Richards, Jr
Friday, January 22nd, 2010 at 11:48:06
John Harvey Photo > Trips out of the Country > A Trip to Japan > North West Kyoto > Nightingale Floor
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Devils Club
Most recent comment: Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 at 06:35:49
Devils Club is generally an unhappy plant (lots of spikes, gets intertwined with it's neighbors). I was surprised to see fruit, but not surprised to find it's not particularly edible. I do like the species name - "horridus" - it gives you a sense of what people think of it.
Why leave that comment?
Caitie
Monday, June 12th, 2006 at 16:25:33
Fell off my bike and landed into a hole pile of the stuff had to walk back up threw it and can't sleep my legs are cut bad
Kristina
Thursday, June 22nd, 2006 at 05:15:12
In the East we have stinging nettle, which in some environments, particularly river bottoms, can grow higher thatn humans and with stems as thik as a thumb. The entire plant develops stinging needles and some can stem needles can penetrate 1/4 inch to deliver their formic acid sting.
Ray
Tuesday, July 25th, 2006 at 09:14:59
Is there a form of this plant that can be used to treat phlebitis or thrombosis?
Sonia Fast
Tuesday, August 8th, 2006 at 17:52:37
Devils Club is used by native Alaskans for medicinal purposes. The salve-like cream made from the plant is good for arthritis and in other forms,used to stablize blood sugar levels. If you get the chance, talk to J.J. Pate in Hoonah, Alaska about the Pain Ointment(Kaa'steen, native name for ointment)you can contact her at Box 9, Hoonah, Ak 99829.
Kathy P from Ohio
Saturday, September 2nd, 2006 at 05:54:03
Devils club is a medicinal plant, it is also known as devil's walking stick. It’s binominal name is Oplopanax horridus. It would rather grow in clay or loam soil, with poor drainage, ample shade and copious water. It likes soil that is rich and has a low pH. It normally grows high up and at northern latitudes. It is sometimes used as an ornament. It is usually found in mature or old forests. Devils Club is a slow sprouting plant. Sometimes it can take up to 18 months to germinate. It is a poisonous plant if it is not prepared properly.
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Thursday, September 28th, 2006 at 05:07:08
I have met JJ Pate. She is a wonderful person, full of history. The ointment actually works. I've used it.
Emma
Friday, October 13th, 2006 at 07:56:46
Emma, I have been using it, but not having alot of relief. How do you use it?
Karen Thompson
Sunday, October 29th, 2006 at 19:27:27
I too have used the Kaa'steen from J.J. Pate's Pain Ointment. After dislocating my knee cap and tearing a ligament. Although the prescription pain killers the doctors gave me helped, when they ran out my knee still hurt. I also bike 14 miles a day. This ointment is my saving grace. I swear by it and recommend it to anyone who has joint issues. I fully intend on purchasing a nice stock pile as soon as I can. Be weary though, the plant is poisonous and so the salve should be used in small amounts. Just a little bit will work. apply to the affected joint just enough to feel the slightly greasy smoothness. Feel free to e-mail me with questions androse505@yahoo.com. Hope my information is helpful.
Androse
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 at 19:34:05
I sprained an ankle, then went on our Alaska cruise anyway; kept right on walking/limping when I shouldn't, which resulted in horrible bruises up the leg along with extra swelling. I bought the smallest jar of J.J. Pate's ointment after talking to this nice Tlingit lady (who makes it herself) when we visited Hoonah. Twice a day application speedily removed the bruises and most of the swelling, which was actually more important to me than the pain relief. I recommend it!
Walter
Monday, August 20th, 2007 at 15:47:36
Recently purchased a med. size jar of ointment from J J Pate in Hoonah, Alaska. I have been using it twice a day for approx. a week on psoraisis and it is working better than anything I have used-even the expensive prescription ointments I have been using. I realize that my psoraisis will never be cured but it is looking much better just during this week of use.The ointment has taken away a lot of the redness and crusty dead skin build up and it is not so noticable.If this continues I will have to order some more!!
Karen
Friday, August 24th, 2007 at 18:37:54
Does anyone know how to get ahold of her to purchase some of this medicine if you are not in Alaska? I work in a Dr's office and a patient recently returned from a cruise to Alaska where they purchased some of this for wifes ankle and it worked wonders! Thanks
Vicki
Friday, September 7th, 2007 at 12:47:39
I have her business card with the following: p.o. Box 9, Hoonah, Alaska 99829, tel.907-945-3531
David
Sunday, September 9th, 2007 at 16:30:39
We have just returned from Alaska and while in Hoonah, purchased the largest jar of Kaa'steen from J J Pate and this stuff really works. I have had a hip replaced and the main muscle in the thigh keeps getting a 'charlie horse' in it when I go for long walks. A little Kaa'steen and I can walk for hours. Also my husband works in the sun full time and gets crusty patchs on the back of his hands. The doctor keeps removing some of them as possible skin cancers. After a couple of am and pm applications, they are gone, no traces at all. GREAT STUFF>
mindy
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007 at 08:20:16
Hi,
J.J. Pate is my sister-in-law and I am pleased to read such encouraging testimonials about her Devils Club ointment. We live in Lemont, Illinois where the temperatures can fall below zero and this ointment is our live saver during the winter momths when the old joints start to ache. I am going to pass these positive words of encouragement to J.J. She truly is a wonderful person and is always willing to help those in need.
Sincerely,
Cathy Davis
Cathy Davis
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007 at 12:11:45
I also had the pleasure of meeting jj in Alaska this last month and purchased the ointment for my elderly friend next door for her arthritis. She would love to order more but the e-mail address on the back of jj pate's business card does not bring up a place in which to order. We also have the box number 9 and her phone numbers which we have yet to reach. If anyone has suggestions let us know. Thank you. francie
francie jones
Monday, October 22nd, 2007 at 21:50:40
My Mom bought some of this ointment on here cruise last month and had a horrible grease burn last week, put on the ointment and the pain was gone within 3-4 minutes and had absolutely no blistering or redness or pain afterwards-from a grease burn!!!
I imaginge we will all be buying a supply of it now!
Carla
Saturday, November 17th, 2007 at 10:24:08
I too was in Hoonah this past summer as part of a cruise. I met JJ and bought a small jar of ointment, not knowing if I would ever use it. I suffered a 2nd degree sunburn, causing my leg to swell and blister. I ran across the ointment after using other remedies with no relief. I gently massaged in the ointment, not holding out much hope, just before going to bed. I woke up the next morning pain-free and the blisters all but gone! My sister, who was on the same cruise, borrowed some ointment from me for her lower back (she has compression fractures due to osteoporosis). She woke up the next morning pain-free, without having to take her usual Vicodin dosage. She promptly called JJ to order a large jar as well as a jar for a friend of hers. I sing the praises of Devil's Club and JJ's remedy whenever possible - What a great find!
Deanna
Thursday, December 6th, 2007 at 20:10:32
J.J.Pate Ointment
P. O. Box 9
Hoonah, Alaska 99829
Phone #: 907 945 3531
Cell # : 907 957 0588
Kathy
Sunday, December 16th, 2007 at 01:06:53
what the price for a jar
pat
Saturday, January 26th, 2008 at 09:40:42
I echo all of the positive comments about J.J.'s ointment and add one more. Living in Colorado, my fingers regularly dried and cracked in winter, due to the dry cold. My fingernails also became brittle in the dry climate, constantly splitting and peeling in layers. I began using the ointment for my arthritic knee and plantar fasciitis, but found in the process that miracles seemed to happen to my hands, feet and nails. I no longer have cracked skin and my nails have to be trimmed to keep them from growing too long, not to keep them from breaking.
Jeanne
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 at 07:28:54
Heard from a friend that visited Alaska that this is good stuff. How can I buy some and how much does it cost?
Joyce
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 15:41:09
I would like to order some Kaa'steen, but can't find
how to do it in the internet.
Could you please email me and let me
know which WEB address to use, or phone number
to call? The phone numbers I've tried have not
been working.
Thanks so much for your help!!!
Rachel Aurand
303-772-8116
Rachel Aurand
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 at 09:34:19
I am going to order some of the ointment. I have their email as jjpatepainointment@yahoo.com, phone 907-945-3531 or 907-957-0588, Cliff & JJ Pate, PO Box 9, Hoonah, AK 99829
Jeane
Sunday, April 6th, 2008 at 21:40:56
As stated above this stuff is great. I highly recommend it to anyone with join issues.
I just spoke to J.J. the other day (4/6/08) and the prices at that time were as follows:
$40 - 4oz (get an extra 0.5oz free)
$20 - 2oz
$10 - 1oz
I am fairly sure these were the prices, make sure you check first. I am ordering 8oz (plus my 2 free 0.5oz for $89 including shipping) A lot of it is for gifts though, as the 0.5oz I got just over a year ago for my knee problem is only now needing to be replaced.
Give her a call, to get the price, then you will have to mail a check or money order to the P.O. Box listed above. It sounded like there may be a bit of a back log though. As you can read above the plant isn't fast growing. Additionally an article in a medical journal has greatly increased demand.
Oddly enough Cathy Davis (J.J.'s sister-in-law) and I live only a few miles from each other. Cathy if you read this, we should start a J.J. Fan Club in Chicago LOL.
Thanks all and hoe this helps.
Androse Glover
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 at 16:57:31
Wow, so many people love J.J.'s Pain Ointment. I'm so proud of her, she's my auntie :D.
And just to note, that the prices showed don't include shipping. The 4oz's have a $6, 2oz's $3, and 1oz $3 shipping charge.
jabp891
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 at 23:48:04
How do you get a hold of JJ PATE? I have tried her phone numbers 907.945.3531 as well as 907.957.0588 and email address jjpatepainointment@yahoo.com and nothing seems to work! Definitely not very good for business! If someone has a better idea of how to reach this company I am open to suggestions!
Christina
Thursday, April 10th, 2008 at 09:11:13
I think she's turned her phone off (due to so many calls). And if you emailed, it might take a little bit too. I would reccommend just mailing a letter to her with what you want, and a check, cash, or money order for what you want.
Cliff & JJ Pate
PO Box 9
Hoonah, AK 99829
Note, my post above shows the shipping costs (to be included with total)
jabp891
Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at 20:39:17
i have been looking in to this plant for a school project its really quite cool! and hey i fell in to it camping and dang it hurt some thing bad!! i read some of the posts and it helped to write one of the papers that was requiered thank you!!!!
chantie
Saturday, May 31st, 2008 at 22:17:14
I live in northwes BC. Devils club is everywhere here. Would like to pick it and sell it. I wonder who the buyers are.
BLASe
Saturday, July 26th, 2008 at 15:33:16
Does anyone know where I can purchase some of this plant for medicinal purposes?
Monica
Saturday, October 11th, 2008 at 12:43:39
We cut Devils Club for walking sticks. How can we sell the bark and leaves?
carol cooper
821 9th st. vader wa, 98593
carol cooper
Friday, February 6th, 2009 at 05:30:06
Devil's club is a wonderful plant. Beautiful in bloom and while fruiting. The foliage is, if a little cranky, quite verdant.
We also have stinging nettle in the west. It cannot compare in pure pain to what devils club can do to you.
cole
Friday, February 6th, 2009 at 13:33:07
After much research and trials, my wife and I started making and selling salves and lip balms made from local Alaskan plants. We all natural ingredients with NO CHEMICALS added. We offer Devil's Club Salve as well as Devil's Club and Skunk Cabbage together which we call Southeast Preimum. We aslo make healing salves and an Anti-Fungal salve from usnea. Customers report that it really works well on diaper rash, yeast infections and athletes foot. The natives in Southeast Alaska have used it for hundreds of years. Our products can be viewed on our website: www.alaskarods.com
Please call or email if you have any questions and we will be glad to help you with information or products. Rodney and Rhonda Hinson Haines, Alaska 907-766-2352
I too bought some ointment when in Hoonah. I am a Registered Nurse in California with over 30 years experience. This ointment is the best thing for pain since the opium poppy! I have reordered several times. I have chronic joint and muscle disease which is genetic. I have halved my pain pills with this product. The old folks knew best! I have been skeptical of "herbal" remedies that are more wishful thinking than actually effective. Devil's Club is the real thing. I would be interested in other uses like teas, etc. I am sure it must be toxic if not used correctly. It has been used for tuberculosis in days gone by--orally???inhaled??? Does anyone have a reference of any studies of this plant??
Teresa Gavaletz, MSHS, RN
Livermore, CA
Bushpups@cs.com
Terri Gavaletz
Saturday, July 11th, 2009 at 22:43:49
last year on an alascan cruise I purchased a tub of Kaa'steen whilst visiting Icey Straight Point. It has proved to be a wonderful product but is now all used.
Can you send me details of how I can get further supplies and the associated costs.
colin
Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 07:09:54
My mom makes the devil's club ointment also and her information is Kathy Brewster, Box 8050 Nanwalek, Alaska 99603-6650 and her contact # is (907) 281-2203.
Emilie
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 at 23:58:30
I cruised to ALASKA 2005, called into HOONAH & I brought some of JJ PATE'S wonderful ointment, sadly I only bought the small jar, I don't know how long it keeps for but I had a fall & bones were hurting, found my little treasure with only a scaping left have applied it & is helping.
I would dearly love to buy more but have no idea how to go about it, so if there is a way for me to get it, I would much appreciate it.
Could you send me details on how to get some more of this wonderful ointment & the costs.
Regards
TRISH
My wife and I have been making salves from local Alaskan plants for three years and have had great results from the Devil's Club Salve. We have several nurses from Washington, Oregon and California that use it all the time to relieve the swelling in their knees. We also mix the Devil's Club with Skunk Cabbage to make Southeast Premium. The skunk Cabbage has the same medicinal qualities for reducing inflammation. They also are wonderful for relieving the itch of mosquito and other bug bites. You can see all our products at www.alaskarods.com they are all natural with no chemicals or petroleum products.
JJ is at PO Box 9, Hoonah, Alaska 99829
Phone: (907) 945-3531
Cell # (907) 957-0588
She does take orders
Grace Villarreal
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at 16:59:06
I am in a drilling camp and have pick some roots ,how is the cream made? Is has been sold has under different names. Look it up under herbs of northern BC S.K. creek.K2 camp canada
karen m
Sunday, August 8th, 2010 at 21:08:31
I learned how to harvest and prepare the salve. Have been making it a few years now and people use it for just about everything.
Dani
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 at 10:48:55
i was wondering where would i get ingredients to make devil's club salve...would like to make my own for my arthritis..thank you
John Harvey Photo > John Harvey Photo - Hiking > Elfin Lakes > Devils Club
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Dusk Shot in Namu BC
Most recent comment: Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 at 06:31:55
This is Namu when the sun is setting. The blue and white building used to be restaurant.
Just wanted to mention,I ran the store in 1994 and was the one who put that gas pump there.I had chairs set up there for my customers so they could relax and chat...Wish I was there now!!!!
paul galbraith
Monday, June 12th, 2006 at 19:21:34
hello i came across this site and i think its awsome that someone still cares i grew up in namu and i miss it alot
lnda
Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 at 11:25:56
I visited namu bc in 1994 when I was 12. I loved it and cant wait to go back. Great shot!
Tyler
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006 at 19:40:34
I used to work here in the late 70's early 80's when it was a fish plant owned by BC Packers! Many funny and sad memories for me... I belive the building's shown here were once the company store, and the Camp Manager's house.
John Sinclair
Monday, July 31st, 2006 at 09:03:27
I worked in Namu from 1950 to 1954 during the summers while going to school. It was a vibrant place, very busy., Great basketball, movies and Saturday night dances. A lot of fun and great people.
Angus Lawson
Friday, March 21st, 2008 at 20:41:39
I worked as a cook in Namu in 1979. The people and the natural beauty there were awesome.
david
Monday, May 19th, 2008 at 22:09:56
My Dad and I used t stop over on our way to SE Alaska and back on our Commercial Fishing Boat. We always had a great time at Namu. I loved the folks that lived there in the 1960's and 70's. we always enjoyed our stay there.
I returned to Namu in 2004 on our pleasure boat "RumRunner" and it was still beautiful, but I could remember better days of long ago, and almost had tears in my eyes as we looked over the remains of this once majestic thriving complex.
It will always live on in my memory as it was during the times it was operating with so many wounderful people working togather there.
Beautiful Picture, I miss this place and the people who worked there so many years ago.
Earl Soule
Sunday, January 25th, 2009 at 13:14:34
I worked in Namu during the summers from 1977 to 1980. I probably knew David (see posting above) and would likely recognize him if I saw a pic. He might have been the younger fellow who played guitar and sang Cars songs.
Matthew
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 12:27:38
Does anyone know how to get into Namu? I lived there as a small child and would love to see it again.
Gina Rathnow Rokochy
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 at 13:16:30
i see gina is asking how to get back to namu. as an outsider looking at the beautiful picutres on internet of this area, i wonder why the area has been deserted? is there any people still living on this island? would sure appreciate any info on this. i get the fact that possibly the fishing industry closed. but seems like a lot of people just left. please adv any info tks bigred
bigred
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 at 15:17:10
Those of us who have been a part of this beautiful piece of "Cannery Town" history know what little diamond has to offer archaeologists, historians, hikers, kayakers, campers, divers, and just about anybody else on the planet. Someone who has money and great ideas, yet has the sensibility to respect how this town affected so many, could turn this into a very profitable endeavor. Anyone know any millionaires or investors who like to think outside the box?
Gina Rathnow Rokochy
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 16:01:55
hey this is a great picture . it took me back to my child hood days fishin with the family .going to dock at the harbour, i sure miss the place
scott white
Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 09:49:01
I too lived in Namu in the early 50's. It was the best place to be a kid. My sister and I will often remark on a Namu memory. It's hard the believe it was one of the world's largest cannery and reduction plant. Anyone remember the smell!!!?
Allan McDonald
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 22:53:11
I lived there in the 50's with my family. We came there from Denmark. My dad was the town's electrician. I also have many fond memories of the town and the people. I'm retiring to Bella Coola, the closest to what I consider "going home". I bet mt brothers, Erik and Jens, and I knew you back then, Allan.
ida eriksen
Sunday, April 4th, 2010 at 05:39:52
Yes, I absolutely remember the smell!!! And the 5 o'clock whistle... that was always the cue to come home from whatever adventure we were on... or to hurry up ad get out of whatever trouble we were in. lol.
Gina Rathnow Rokochy
Friday, April 30th, 2010 at 16:18:54
I spent 11 seasons living and working in Namu from 1970 to 1973 and later from 1977 to 1983. It's a beautiful place and its a shame that it is decaying and falling into the ocean.
Our family lived in the house on the right in this picture at the top of the hill during the fishing seasons from 70 to 73 when my dad, Milton Adelson, was the office manager there. As far as the descriptions of the other pictures on these pages, there were never any hotels in Namu. The buildings described as "hotels" were all bunkhouses where the male workers lived. Some time around 1977 a group of workers put up a sign on one bunkhouse and called it "Namu Hilton". A couple of years later, a friend of mine, Kevin Oya, painted a beautiful sign which we put up on our bunkhouse that became known as "The Edgewater Inn".
Lyle Adelson
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 09:56:59
My dad grew up in Namu and we did a father/son fishing trip there in 1990. I just re-watched the home movies, great memories.
Paul Benson
Friday, September 10th, 2010 at 21:12:26
I worked in Namu in the Summer and Fall in 1957 in the Tally office and also the general office. I have fond memories of the great people I met there and also the fun dances. The food was great---thankfully I loved the fish. Had fun fishing off the docks. One of my co workers even made a sailboat out of an old skiff. I was there when the satellite Sputnik was launched. Tried to see it, but no luck. Also remember the natives jigging for salmon off the bridge over the small river. Roderick {Rod Lawson}, Montreal.
Rod Lawson
Friday, October 1st, 2010 at 20:05:35
Love the pictures. Sad to see it fading away. I worked in Namu 1957 and 1958. A lot of students would meet there for the summer and work and have fun. Often think of it and the friends made, often wonder what they went on to accomplish in their lives. I worked in an area called the cooling tank. My partner for the two years was an aboriginal man that had scoliosis. I have been in Manitoba for most of my working life.
Allan Fleury
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 at 12:59:47
I worked in the mess-hall when I was 16 yrs old for two summer seasons. The first year I was there with with my mother alone and the second season my sister Renate joined us. We where living in Bella Coola at the time. Having left the flat country of Manitoba,this beautiful west coast of Canada reminded me of Norway. Some admirers painted a rock in up- stream some where with Stardust on it. I am sure it is gone now. Stardust was my my nickname. With fondest memories of everyone there at the time. Thordis Brandt ( look me up on the internet)
Re comment of Alan Fleury. I worked at Namu in the summers of 59, 60, and 61. I spent many hours on the cooling tank and remenber the native with scloioses well. His name I think was Sam. A very gentle man. Like all of thje comments, Namu has many fond memories for me. I retired from work in '01 and moved to Vancouver Island. First summer I was here I drove to Pt. Hardy and we chartered a plane to take us to that magic place. I was sad to see the derelect buildings and the broken sections of the boardwalk, and the sensless vandalism to the old staff homes. Went up to the lake and could not reach the swimming beach. Bridge caved in. Will always remember that plaxce
Dave Floyd
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 at 19:52:25
Can anyone live in Namu? I like quiet spots like that.
vanne hanisch
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 at 18:10:50
I haven't been to this site for a while so it is great to read everyone's comment's. I do remember you Ida and and your brothers and you played with my sister Beverly. We first lived in Toonerville and then moved to the new houses by the school. I also remember the Benson's who if I remember correctly lived either next door to you or line that row above the nurses station.
Allan McDonald
Sunday, May 8th, 2011 at 18:09:01
hi ida hi allan going over these sites i relive every moment.it is still home to me. i cried the last time i was there. walking around i could hear and relive every moment.and gina i worked with your dad werner in the cannery in 1964.
I am researching some family history and would appreciate any information:
My grandfather and grandmother, Allan & Georgina Craig immigrated from Scotland in or around 1911 to Namu. My grandfather became the manager of the fish cannery facility. Apparently my grandmother who was a nurse saved a young native lads life and assisted the native population with various medical ailments. The Craigs eventually moved to Kildonan where Mr. Craig took up the cannery manager position for a number of years. I do realize that this history was so long ago but if anyone has access to archival information on the Craig's or the native lad who's life was saved I would greatly appreciate any help. Sincerely....Allan Scott Mr. Craigs grandson
Allan Scott
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011 at 21:30:47
in 1966- 1968 i was 4 years old and have never forgotten Namu their were thousands of birds their we got 21 ducks in one day the water was beautiful. I remember when my dad and I were out in the water this moose was swimming from an island it was pretty kool. you could see his breath wow never forgot and their was this kid jimmy he would make sail boats sometimes they didnt capsize the boats were usually pretty good we would always watch him send them off cruse ships would come only once a month no milk first day no milk for month till next ship. The hummingbirds were beautiful I have never forgot. It was a beautiful island and the water could change in a heartbeat i still have pictures from deserted logging camp my dads name was Dennis Louie. My name is Ron I will never forget I am now 49
ron louie
Friday, November 25th, 2011 at 21:24:31
The very nice picture brings back many memories. I worked in Namu in what was probably the summer of 1970. I would like to see the place again before it all falls down in the ocean!
Pierre
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 at 14:16:39
Oh my goodness, I was looking for pictures of Namu and came across this picture. We lived in Namu until I think 1964. My father Bill Teichman worked in the cannery. I have so many fond memories of living in this beautiful little town. Going up to the lake, going over to Calvert Island for summer picnics. I recognize some of the names. Ida, I think you were friends with my sister Gloria. Gina, I do recogize your last name.
Diane (Teichman)
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 at 13:16:50
I worked in Namu with Fred and Aida Welland is a Marine Electronic Tech for a summer/fall. We brought up my 200 pound St. Bernard who traveled with me throughout the camp as we serviced boats. No one has mentioned the boardwalk that followed the river up to the lake behind the camp. A trip up that boardwalk was about as good as it gets. My family was involved with building the cannery in the late 1800s and early 1900's so there is a draw to that lonely, isolated fish processing camp that I can now understand. When the fishing season ended that year I had to wait for a Goose to fly in to fly my dog out so I had a chance to explore the camp from one end to the other. The net loft attics were full of treasures from the camps history. Neat stuff
Tom Goss
Friday, October 26th, 2012 at 12:28:50
Hi, I have a marine sounder called " The Leadsman" which was made in Namu by Coast Radar and Communications Ltd., P.O. Box 62, Namu, V0T 1N0, British Columbia.
It can read the water depth and gives a spoken word as to the number of fathoms (or maybe even feet?) I tried it out for a while on my troller, years ago, but quickly found that the constant voice reading was not conducive to concentrating on all the other things that I had to pay attention to. In other words, it drove me batty!
It is however a very unique piece of BC marine history, and I am wondering what to do with it. It definitely should be in a BC marine museum.
I was stationed in Namu with the RCMP as a young constable around 53-54. It was a one man detachment at the time. My job was to keep the peace, which wasn't too difficult. Got a little busy on Saturday nights, but all in all a great experience. I have a few stories, which I won't divulge. Sad to see the old buildings fading away.
Courtney Atkinson
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 at 23:26:10
I have fond memories. May father was a commercial fisherman and we docked here for days in the early 80's, It was beautiful! It is sad to see that it is abandoned and such a amazing piece of history being lost.
Lisa Cartwright
Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 at 08:06:13
John Harvey Photo > Mid Coast of BC on the Curve of Time > Nigei Island to Namu > Dusk Shot in Namu BC
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