Xmas break..

I'll be on hiatus over the holidays. Before I leave, I give you a picture of a cute kid:

What's on this weekend? Not much...

No teas or suppers this weekend, but if you are in the Lunenburg area, check out the Christmas Gourmet Market:

Where: 263 Lincoln St/Corner of King (old Laughing Whale/Simple Moments location)
When: Dec. 20, 9-2 pm
What: Artisan breads, yule logs, pastires, appetizers, locally raised duck & geese, wines, french cheeses, pates, sausages, pies, smoked salmon, gingerbread cookies, turkey stuffing kit, dips & spreads, cakes, handmade chocolates, fudge, cranberry chutney & relish, organic veggies, and much much more!

Get inspired, watch cooking demonstrations by Chef Martin Ruiz Salvador of Fleur de Sel at:

10 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm

Oh, and here's another shot from Hell's point last Saturday:

Brrrr....

These shots just look plain chilly:





Oddly enough, the coldest part for me has been taking off the wetsuit on the side of the road, not being in the water. I'm sure soon enough being out of the water will feel warmer than in the water...ugggh....

....like this.

The second last picture in the set is my personal fave, I blew it up so you can see the look on his face after his triumphant bottom turn!

....it's for moments....

wait for it.....




this wave was easily double overhead

Why we surf...

Stay tuned for more of this sequence later this week...

Water temp: 6 celsius

One wild old day out at the point!

Picture me standing out there by myself, shouting "woah!!!.....WOW!!!!" over and over again as huge wave after huge wave rose up and broke in the offshore winds. AWESOME!

It's hard to give them a sense of scale, but these waves were easily between 10 and 20 feet high!

+ 15 C?!?

Weird....well, at least a surf shot doesn't feel out of place today...

Not much going on this weekend for suppers, teas, etc...so, enjoy this surf pic:

Blast From the Past: Stonehurst Brake Burns

For those hankering for some burns 'n' blobs, I give you, Stonehurst burns of '06:


mmm, blobby....


Dark set of 'fish hooks'

Man swallowed by wave, film at 11....

I like catching moments like this....blorp, swallowed!

Snows on the ground, but surfing is still on the brain

Taken Nov. 29:

St. Andrew's United Christmas Luncheon and Sale

I think I shrieked out loud a little when I saw this Christmas luncheon advertised in The Bulletin's classifieds...tiny sammiches, devilled eggs...sold.

The hall was warm and cozy, I love this place. Exposed wood makes it feel even cosier, with some neat exposed beams and pillars. An interesting space nonetheless.

Turnout was lighter than last year, so the volunteers made every attempt to load us up with food. Not that we were complaining, the food was just as great as we remembered. First round, lil' sammiches:


My plate await'eth the sammiches...


Cream cheese and cherries, mmmmmm....


The muthaload!

There were: cucumber, tuna, devilled ham, cream cheese and cherry, mock seafood, shredded carrots and some mystery substance...All were delectable! I have a soft spot for devilled ham, maybe the thought of eating it in the house of the lord is enough? Speaking of meals of the beast, devilled eggs!



Sorry it's out of focus, I am kicking myself for not holding the camera steadier, I guess I was too excited to eat these goodies! As you can see, some of them have a slice of olive on top of them which was a neat touch.

Dessert was a choice of trifle or apple crumble with frozen yoghurt. To be honest, we were both pretty stuffed by the time dessert rolled around, but we managed to clean most of our dessert plates. ^_^

I picked up a pair of knitted socks, mitts and dish cloth for a crand total of $15! Can't beat those prices.

I'm already looking to next year's luncheon!

What's on this weekend? Suppers, Brekkies and Teas

Breakfasts

Candlelight Breakfast, Pinehurst Hall, Saturday, December 6, 7 to 11 a.m.

Country Breakfast. December 6, 7:30 - 10:30 a.m., Chester Basin Fire Hall. Various menu selections.

Teas

Christmas Luncheon and Sale
Saturday Dec. 6
11-2
Wesley United, Petite Riviere
Crafts, bake table, silent auction.
Sandwiches, devilled eggs, desserts
$6.50
Sponsored by St. Andrew's United, Crousetown
This one is my pick for the weekend, the venue is warm and cozy and the food is not to be missed. Plus, eating devilled eggs in the house of the lord is living life on the edge!

Ham and Bean Luncheon, Saturday, December 6, 11- 2, St. James Anglican Church Hall, Parish Street, Mahone Bay. Adults $9, children 5- 12 $5, under 5 free. Proceeds to support First Steps Early Intervention, a home-based program for preschool children with developmental challenges

Middle Lahave Cemetery Christmas Coffee Party
Sat., Dec. 6
10:30-1
Lutheran Church Hall, Upper Lahave
Crafts, baked goods, Christmas basket draw
$6

Suppers

All You Can Eat Seafood and Corn Chowder Supper. December 7, 4- 6 p.m. Riverport Fire Hall. Adults $9, children $3, under 5 free. Cakes for dessert.

Turkey Dinner & Supper, Forties community Centre, Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, 11:30- 1:30 p.m. and 3- 4:30 p.m. Traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. $9 adults, 12 and under $4,50, under 5 free. Don't miss out! Craft Fair & Tree Decorating Contest 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. No charge for admission, inquiries 689-2000. Proudly part of the New Ross Christmas Festival
This would be my second pick for the weekend, they always put on a good spread and the New Ross Christmas Festival would be a fun family outting

Hey!

Hey....I'm going somewhere down the beach where the waves don't suck as hard!

Big stuff looks even cooler when it's small...

I don't usually scrape posts or videos from other blogs, but this video was too much to pass up!

Thanks to cookie for sharing it out, and Boingboing....and Telstar Logistics...


Metal Heart from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.

Who am I kidding? More surf shots!!!

Sorry if you were hankerin' for some brake burns, all I have to offer are more local surfing shots. Today, the entry:


Now you see him...


Now you don't!

What's on this weekend? Suppers, Brekkies and Teas

Breakfasts

Saturday, November 29th 7:30 am - 11 am
Eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, toast, coffee or tea, juice, muffins and cheese.
Adults $6.00, Children 5 - 12 yrs. $4.00, Under 5 yrs. FREE
Dayspring & District Fire Department. All proceeds to vehicle fund.

Saturday, November 29; Firemen's Breakfast. United Communities Fire hall, Cherry Hill. 8 - 11 a.m.

Breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg, November 29, 7:30- 11:30 a.m. Adults $6; ages 5- 12, $3. Takeout available for pick-up $6.50. 634-4215

Teas

Annual Christmas Tea, Maitland Community Hall, Sunday, November 30, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Salad plate (chicken or ham), sweets, tea/coffee. Adults $6.00; children $3.00. Tables with mystery packages, plants, baked goods, fudge, crafts, and books. Tickets on a box of groceries. Everyone welcome. For information call 624-9416.
You had me at mystery package...check this one out!

Riverport and District Lions Club Coffee Party and Bake Sale, November 29, Riverport Community Centre, 11-1. Adults $7; children 5-12, $3; children under 5 free

Suppers

St. John's ACW Christmas Salad Supper and Sale
Friday, Nov. 28
4-6 pm
St. John's Parish Hall, Lunenburg
Adults: $8
Children (12 and under): $4
Take outs available
Phone parish office, 634-4994; Sharon Green, 634-8269

Blast From the Past: New Russell Truck Tractor

Some pics to go with this old blog post of a neat truck tractor in New Russell:





That's one sweet welded chain step!

Last of the surf shots...for now.

There's still snow on the ground...more___surf__shots....

Thinking of warmer days...

Not much for brake burn shots, now that the snow's arrived. In the meantime, let's think of warmer days with more surf shots!

What's on this weekend? Brekkies, teas, suppers...

Not as much selection as last weekend, but still some yummy events to peruse.

Mark your calendars for next weekend's Maitland Christmas tea!

Breakfasts

Breakfast, Blandford Community Centre, November 22, 9- 11 a.m. Adults $6, children $3, under 5 free. For takeout and/ or delivery phone 228-2043

Saturday, November 22nd, Fireman's Breakfast, United Communities Hall, Cherry Hill, 8-11am.

Sunday Brunch, 11- 1, November 23, Royal Canadian Legion Mahone Bay. Adults $6, under 12 $3, under 5 free

Surfin' Safari

Couple more shots from the same session I shot on Monday:






Believe it, or not, the water was suprisingly mild that day. This guy must've thought so as well, you can see he took off his hood before too long...

Surf Was Up!

Monday, Nov. 17

Unnamed surfer at undisclosed South Shore location.

I like his shadow on the face of the wave:



More surf shots to follow...