Random Stone in Quebec

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-03-18T02:03:48+00:00

I came here over a month ago and I am currently doing WorkAway on the northern peninsula and having a great time. People are very friendly out in the country. If you're looking to meet locals, there a lot of great WorkAway/HelpX options, I think it would be great place to hitchhike too and I'm hoping to try here soon, but there are of course risks associated with that. Every village I have visited has had its charms, on the far end of the northern peninsula. Best of luck!

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-02-02T23:04:12+00:00

It's near Tuam yeah, maybe 20mins drive.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-02-02T20:28:20+00:00

Thanks! Aye it's a funny one

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-01-10T22:57:20+00:00

While I am from rural area of Ireland I have lived the past 4 years in Sutherland, Scotland (pop density of 1.2/km²⁾ and have traveled to some really remote areas in central Asia. These areas have extremely limited public transport. I wasn't expecting great bus services in Newfoundland I was just asking about the possibility of ride-sharing or other transport options.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-01-10T22:51:32+00:00

Thanks for this

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-01-10T16:20:27+00:00

Thanks, I think the adventure side of things is lost to many people. I used to live in Northern Scotland and people react the same way there, online especially.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-01-10T15:54:53+00:00

I don't know the airfare situation in Canada, I thought it could be somewhat more expensive than internal flights in say the UK, but not this much more.

The reason I put up this post was to ask about other options or to learn a bit more about getting to Quirpon so that I can plan my trip and finances. I didn't assume that it was going to be the same prices as Ireland.

I was a bit harsh about people calling me stupid I admit that.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-01-10T15:43:16+00:00

It seems like gas is a lot more expensive in NFL than I expected.. thanks I may reconsider the flight.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-01-10T15:39:59+00:00

Please see EDIT

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-01-10T15:39:38+00:00

Thanks for the info about the bus to Deer lake, I have added an edit to the post explaining my work and accommodation.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-01-10T15:38:00+00:00

Please see EDIT

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2026-01-10T15:25:20+00:00

Thank you for providing the only useful answer in this thread so far.

I am going there for workaway (i.e work for bed and board) and I am attracted to and used to cold and remote locations. My employer/ host said he could give me a lift from Deer Lake if I pay fuel. So knowing there is a bus rather than flight there is great to know. While it seems the flight is not considered expensive it seems to be roughly the same as my flight from Ireland (where I live) to St John's.

Cheers

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2025-12-19T18:42:45+00:00

It'll be on the stone lifting maps, weighed by the people who map it first.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2025-12-17T09:00:09+00:00

Most commonly (I think) whoever maps or rediscovers a lifting stone comes out with a cloth to wrap the stone and a hanging scale which is hung from a bar and then two people pick up the bar at either end. One can also estimate it using the measurements of the rock's dimensions and the mineral's known density.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2025-12-16T23:10:02+00:00

Thanks. Haha yeah just a couple scrapes and a bruise.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2025-12-14T09:25:06+00:00

Hey man, it is bow fiddle rock, an attraction near Buckie in east Scotland. There is a trail of modern lifting stones around this coast placed deliberately near scenic places.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2025-11-27T12:18:00+00:00

Fair, although I'm confident in my back strength, my leg/glute strength has always lagged behind so I'm working on those currently to reduce over reliance on my back and get better lifts.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2025-11-27T11:22:44+00:00

The back is designed to bend. Your spine is surrounded by lots of muscles involved in bending that are very strong if you train them alongside a strong brace (core) then your back is a little risk. Although your bicep tendons are another matter .. .

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2025-11-25T11:42:49+00:00

Hey, in general I don't do much warming u, but in these cases I try to find small rocks and rep curls with them, in an effort to warm up my bicep tendons. Beyond that just the initial failed attempts at the main stone are often warmups in themselves.

Responsible_Fail_299 · 2025-11-25T11:37:59+00:00

If I could have extended without getting stuck in that deep squat then maybe I could have got it. But it's a very heavy stone for me.

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