Some 'making of' shots of the upcoming Burning Rubber documentary, featuring myself as one of the subjects:
A classic 'outting', Lunenburg County style...on the pavement. Poor Fenton.
Friday, 29 August 2008
The watcher, watching the watchers?
Something like that...
Some 'making of' shots of the upcoming Burning Rubber documentary, featuring myself as one of the subjects:
A classic 'outting', Lunenburg County style...on the pavement. Poor Fenton.
Some 'making of' shots of the upcoming Burning Rubber documentary, featuring myself as one of the subjects:
A classic 'outting', Lunenburg County style...on the pavement. Poor Fenton.
Thursday, 28 August 2008
A break from the burnouts...it's market time!
I'm a huge fan of the Lunenburg Farmers' market, if you haven't checked it out, you are missing out!
If you aren't hungry now, you might be after viewing these shots, enjoy!
If you aren't hungry now, you might be after viewing these shots, enjoy!
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
I never thought the Tastee Freeze could look creepy...
...but it does.
Lovin' the bare fluorescent tube lighting, don't ever change.
Monday, 25 August 2008
Return....of the halibut....
Conquerall Bank Fire Department Planked Halibut Supper
Conquerall Bank, NS
Aug. 24, 2008
I have been anticipating this supper all summer. The fine folks of the Conquerall Bank fire department, as usual, did not disapoint.
The waiting area quickly filled up, the air was still and hot. If you wanted to record the sound of 'anticipation', this was the place. Locals' faces lit up as they entered the hall and saw old friends, gossip quickly followed. I could do a photo exhibit of perms, ear rings and blouses!:
People kept standing up like groundhogs as they anticipated hearing their number called, only to sit down again as they waited....
After a relatively brief wait (~30 minutes), we were seated...next to two gentlemen I will describe as the gluttonous grandpas. There were busily comparing notes:
"...i find with these dinners you pay more and get less every year." oh gawd...here it comes..
"...and the Den Mart, the second the Turkey Burger closed, they put their prices up." No doubt they might have raised their prices, along with most other restaurants grappling with increased prices.
"...at some of these suppers we go to, we get our pie first so we get the kind we like" i guess I've picked up this tactic from the seasoned pro's...it is a let down when you can't get some of that sweet coconut cream pie...
"...you get your money's worth at the variety suppers" No arguments there!
If these two gentlemen found $12 too steep a price for a decent serving of planked halibut, AMAZING mashed potatoes, home made cole slaw, sweet mixed pickles, a bun, fresh cuke and tomato slices, beverage, not one...but two pieces of pie...what do they think is a good deal? I think it was the one fellow going in for a second piece of pie that 'irked' me....
I'll let you be the judge on the 'value' of the meal:
Delectable. Many thanks to all the volunteers who put together such a great meal, for so many people, and managed to keep a smile on their faces while doing it.
Conquerall Bank, NS
Aug. 24, 2008
I have been anticipating this supper all summer. The fine folks of the Conquerall Bank fire department, as usual, did not disapoint.
The waiting area quickly filled up, the air was still and hot. If you wanted to record the sound of 'anticipation', this was the place. Locals' faces lit up as they entered the hall and saw old friends, gossip quickly followed. I could do a photo exhibit of perms, ear rings and blouses!:
People kept standing up like groundhogs as they anticipated hearing their number called, only to sit down again as they waited....
After a relatively brief wait (~30 minutes), we were seated...next to two gentlemen I will describe as the gluttonous grandpas. There were busily comparing notes:
"...i find with these dinners you pay more and get less every year." oh gawd...here it comes..
"...and the Den Mart, the second the Turkey Burger closed, they put their prices up." No doubt they might have raised their prices, along with most other restaurants grappling with increased prices.
"...at some of these suppers we go to, we get our pie first so we get the kind we like" i guess I've picked up this tactic from the seasoned pro's...it is a let down when you can't get some of that sweet coconut cream pie...
"...you get your money's worth at the variety suppers" No arguments there!
If these two gentlemen found $12 too steep a price for a decent serving of planked halibut, AMAZING mashed potatoes, home made cole slaw, sweet mixed pickles, a bun, fresh cuke and tomato slices, beverage, not one...but two pieces of pie...what do they think is a good deal? I think it was the one fellow going in for a second piece of pie that 'irked' me....
I'll let you be the judge on the 'value' of the meal:
Delectable. Many thanks to all the volunteers who put together such a great meal, for so many people, and managed to keep a smile on their faces while doing it.
Saturday, 23 August 2008
Planked Halibut start time confusion?
Well, 'anonymous' says the planked halibut supper starts at 4 tomorrow, the ad in this week's Bridgewater Bulletin says 4:30-6:30....
I guess, plan for it to start at 4 so you aren't left halibut-less at 6:30...see you at the supper!
I guess, plan for it to start at 4 so you aren't left halibut-less at 6:30...see you at the supper!
Friday, 22 August 2008
Can't get enough of those 'ghetto' mobiles!
I liked how these cars kept ramming each other, demo derby style!
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Planked Halibut Supper update and other weekend events
The planked halibut supper takes place from 4:30-6:30, not 4-6 as I posted earlier this week...
Other events this weekend in the 'L-C':
Hand Mowing competition! I wish I could attend...scraped from southshorenow.ca:
St. Barnabas Anglican Church Hall,
Blue Rocks
Saturday, August 23
4:30 p.m.
Adults $10, children 5- 12 $5, under 5 free.
Saturday, August 23
Garden Party and Strawberry Shortcake Supper
Chelsea & District Community Centre.
Supper at 4 p.m.
Baked beans, potato salad, ham, brown bread, and strawberry shortcake.
Adults $8; 5 - 12 $4; under 5 free.
Garden Party starts at 4:30 p.m.
Country store, canteen. Colour game, darts, novelty wheel and bingo.
Entertainment: 6 p.m. Roy & Cathy Uhlman,
6:30 p.m. Lunenburg County Fiddlers,
7:30 p.m. The Grace Notes.
Saturday, August 23
East Dalhousie Community Fair.
Meals, pulls, exhibits, games of chance, canteens, musical entertainment.
Little Red School Day,
Canaan
August 23
2 p.m.- dusk.
Cold plate supper 4- 7 p.m.
Live entertainment all day. Flea market, games, bake table and much more. Come out and enjoy the day!
Other events this weekend in the 'L-C':
Hand Mowing competition! I wish I could attend...scraped from southshorenow.ca:
Hay! Ross Farm hosting competition
For the second straight year, the annual hand-mowing competition is coming to New Ross.This will be the fifth annual event hosted by Rural Delivery magazine. The competition is scheduled for August 23.
Last year there were 20 competitors, ages 12 years to 96 years.
Joan Lenihan, Ross Farm site supervisor, said because of the green movement the competition is becoming more and more popular.
"There seems to be a movement to growing locally, buying locally and becoming more environmentally friendly," she said. "Hand mowing has been growing more popular every year."
Hand mowing, for the most part, is cutting grass with a scythe.
Following the event will be related discussion groups about haymaking, and hay-piling, threshing and grain-stooking demonstrations. The popular hay-forking competition will also be back this year.
There will be music and a "tasters'" barbecue over the noon hour. Museum visitors, competitors and spectators are encouraged to pack a lunch of local foods for a picnic. Local foods can be purchased Saturday morning at the New Ross Country Farm Market in the farm parking lot.
Competitors can sign up by calling 1-877-689-2210.
Breakfasts
Saturday, August 23rd,
Fireman's Breakfast,
United Communities Hall, Cherry Hill,
8-11am.
Suppers
St. Barnabas Anglican Church Hall,
Blue Rocks
Saturday, August 23
4:30 p.m.
Adults $10, children 5- 12 $5, under 5 free.
Saturday, August 23
Garden Party and Strawberry Shortcake Supper
Chelsea & District Community Centre.
Supper at 4 p.m.
Baked beans, potato salad, ham, brown bread, and strawberry shortcake.
Adults $8; 5 - 12 $4; under 5 free.
Garden Party starts at 4:30 p.m.
Country store, canteen. Colour game, darts, novelty wheel and bingo.
Entertainment: 6 p.m. Roy & Cathy Uhlman,
6:30 p.m. Lunenburg County Fiddlers,
7:30 p.m. The Grace Notes.
Saturday, August 23
East Dalhousie Community Fair.
Meals, pulls, exhibits, games of chance, canteens, musical entertainment.
Little Red School Day,
Canaan
August 23
2 p.m.- dusk.
Cold plate supper 4- 7 p.m.
Live entertainment all day. Flea market, games, bake table and much more. Come out and enjoy the day!
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Monday, 18 August 2008
Don't forgit, planked halibut supper this weekend...
In case you dozed off during all the burnout pictures....
The annual Conquerall Bank Fire Dept. Planked Halibut supper is this coming Sunday, be there!
Conquerall Bank Fire Hall
Conquerall Bank, NS
Sunday, Aug. 24
4-6 pm
Planked halibut, some of the best mashed potatoes I've ever eaten, store bought pies, pickles and the usual fare...
The annual Conquerall Bank Fire Dept. Planked Halibut supper is this coming Sunday, be there!
Conquerall Bank Fire Hall
Conquerall Bank, NS
Sunday, Aug. 24
4-6 pm
Planked halibut, some of the best mashed potatoes I've ever eaten, store bought pies, pickles and the usual fare...
Friday, 15 August 2008
SSIM video, more burnouts
I wish I had captured more lawn tractor racing, you can 'just' see one at the beginning of the clip.
Almost there....you know what's coming...
The string is tied to the driver's hand so the 'official's can tug on it to let the driver know to stop burnin'. Can't see through all the smoke, I guess. (0_0)
Can you see the smoke coming off the burnt rubber just after it was swept off the pad?
Time for the old guard to show the young fullers how it's done.
Thursday, 14 August 2008
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Da Big Ex
Heather Lycan graciously permitted me to reproduce her awesome photos from this year's 'Big Ex', I think she managed to capture the soul of this annual event:
Heather thought the sign said "Bear Attack", maybe attacked with hugs? C'mon, how could you stay angry at these friendly sentinels?
...and then some!
File under flagrant misuse of an apostrophe, time for Annie to head back to grammar school!
Trouble brewing in the beer barn? C'mon, his karaoke wasn't 'that' bad...
Security to the rescue! Problem solved.
Carny bingo...even more depressing than usual?
This might be my favourite photo of her set....AC/DC was blasting, and these guys were feelin' it! Hands on railing, heads a' rockin'....they keep getting older, but the girls stay the same age. Giggity.
After seeing one too many wannabe thugs strolling around the grounds, I thought i should attempt to fit in. Shorts pulled down, boxers hiked up, blank crackhead expression on face, I don't think anyone looked twice...
The Ex is thirsty work, time to cool off with a.....Snow One?
None can resist the crack cocaine of the carnival...roll-a-bowl-a-ball!
No evening at The Ex would be complete without the ferris wheel. A great way to end the evening.
Heather thought the sign said "Bear Attack", maybe attacked with hugs? C'mon, how could you stay angry at these friendly sentinels?
...and then some!
File under flagrant misuse of an apostrophe, time for Annie to head back to grammar school!
Trouble brewing in the beer barn? C'mon, his karaoke wasn't 'that' bad...
Security to the rescue! Problem solved.
Carny bingo...even more depressing than usual?
This might be my favourite photo of her set....AC/DC was blasting, and these guys were feelin' it! Hands on railing, heads a' rockin'....they keep getting older, but the girls stay the same age. Giggity.
After seeing one too many wannabe thugs strolling around the grounds, I thought i should attempt to fit in. Shorts pulled down, boxers hiked up, blank crackhead expression on face, I don't think anyone looked twice...
The Ex is thirsty work, time to cool off with a.....Snow One?
None can resist the crack cocaine of the carnival...roll-a-bowl-a-ball!
No evening at The Ex would be complete without the ferris wheel. A great way to end the evening.
Monday, 11 August 2008
More SSIM burnout pics
Mmmm, can you smell the burning rubber?
This driver seemed to do the best job of getting the crowd to cheer, this shot was taken just as he blew his rear driver-side tire..nice work!
Sunday, 10 August 2008
South Shore in Motion
Burn rubbah, S.T.O.P.--spin tiyahs on pavement, Fords suck, these are some of the things you would've heard if you were at South Shore in Motion's burnout competition last night...but I'll let the pics speak for themself:
There's a car in there....somewhere.
Ahhh, 'fresh' air....
There's a car in there....somewhere.
Ahhh, 'fresh' air....
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