| Summary: | Interview with Diane Morris about memories and stories about Portugal Cove-St. Philip's. Interviewed by Cassandra Colman as part of a Collective Memories Mug Up project conducted by Memorial University students enrolled in FOLK 6740: Public Folklore, Winter 2017. 0:26 – Introduction: date, time, location, interviewee, interviewer, etc. Interviewee: Diane Morris – born in Twillingate; resident of Portugal Cove since 1986. 0:48 – Morris gives her biographical information – born March 11th, 1948, in Twillingate, Newfoundland. Moved to Portugal Cove with her husband in 1986. 1:15 – Morris describes what drew her to move to Portugal Cove. 1:43 – Morris describes her favourite and least favourite parts of living in Portugal Cove. 3:05 – Morris describes where her house is located in Portugal Cove, and how long she and her husband have been living there. 3:44 – Morris describes the tight-knit community of Portugal Cove. 4:00 – Morris is asked about raising a family in Portugal Cove. 4:10 – Morris describes her previous occupation working with Newfoundland Hydro (retired in 2002). 4:20 – Morris describes moving from Twillingate to Portugal Cove for work. 4:54 – Morris is asked about local places and place names. Describes a cemetery that was uncovered during development 6:38 – Morris is asked about local fairy and ghost stories 7:25 – Morris relates what she knows about a plane crash that took place near Portugal Cove 8:24 – Morris describes some of the local hiking trails and ponds. 10:03 – Morris describes her participation in Regatta Boating, what Regatta Boating is, and how Regatta Boating events are held in the Portugal Cove area. 14:00 – Morris discusses some of the places where locals like to meet up and eat, or engage in other activities. 15:00 – Morris describes some of the local churches, her involvement with her church, and some of the events held by local churches in Portugal Cove 16:00 – Morris is asked about other activities that take place in Portugal Cove. 16:45 – Morris describes some of her favourite ...
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