Brake burns, church suppers,
fireman's breakfasts, truck tractors,
surfing and all the other things that
make the south shore great!
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Newcombville Fire Dept. Roast Beef Supper Review
After a hiatus from community suppers, I finally made it out to one this past Sunday with my friends visiting from the city.
We arrived midway through the supper; lucky for us, there was hardly a wait at all. Just enough time for me to snap a couple shots of the hall, bare light bulbs and all:
It was an orderly affair, with waiting chairs lined up against the wall for the hungry queue. Before too long, we were seated and our food arrived. No orders here, you get what you get!
The food was even more delicious than it looks. Good thing I come to these now and then, otherwise I would never eat turnip. ^_^
The homemade coleslaw on the table tasted fresh and cabbage-y, just like mom makes it. Second only to the tender roast beef on my plate, it was my favourite item on the table.
It was a pleasant affair, the hall was filled with the usual chatter that often accompanies these events. Local municipal dignitaries were spotted, as well as a couple other 'usual suspects' that I see at many of these community suppers. Great minds think alike, I guess?
Eventually, it was time for dessert. There was a wide selection of pies; lucky for us, often by the time I roll in half of the choices are gone from the list. After savouring my predictably yummy pumpkin pie, I wandered back to the pie counter and got this fun shot of the ladies who were dishing out the sweets:
After I showed them the pictures, one of them asked me:
"now, where's this goin'?"
To which I responded:
"you tell me!"
Later, I wondered if she meant where was the picture going to be published/shown...but at the time, I chalked it up to her being a saucy senior, thinking about 'candy photography'. I'll let you decide...
Stay tuned for more brake burn pics from Broad Cove, it was a busy week down by the coast!
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
Monday, 28 September 2009
Never forget...
Friday, 25 September 2009
What's on This Weekend?
Suppers
Sunday, September 27
Roast Beef Supper at Newcombville fire hall,
4-6:30 p.m.
Adults $10, children 5-12 $4.50, under 5 free.
Menu consists of roast beef with mashed potatoes, peas, carrots, gravy and assorted pie for dessert. Also includes tea, coffee or juice. Proceeds for fire department.
Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th, 2009
FISH FRY:
Western Shore Fire Hall, ,
12 noon to 6 pm.
Prices: 1 piece -$5.00, 2 piece - $7.50, 3 piece $9.50,
includes haddock, fries and coleslaw.
Assorted desserts available plus:
SILENT AUCTION Saturday, September 26th, noon to 4 pm.
FLEA MARKET both days.
Sponsored by St. Mark's Anglican Church.
Saturday, September 26.
Chinese Supper,
East Dalhousie Community Centre
starting at 4:30 p.m.
Adults $10, 5- 12 years $5, under 5 free.
Proceeds: Anglican Church. Take-outs available at 4 p.m.
Breakfasts
September 26, Saturday
Firemen's Breakfast,
plus Flea Market,
United Communities Fire Hall, Cherry Hill,
8-11 a.m.
Adults $6; 5-12 years $3.25; under 5 free.
Fall Breakfast. September 26,
Royal Canadian Legion Bridgewater Br. #24
7:30- 11:30 a.m.
Everyone welcome Adults $6, children 5- 12 $4, under 5 free.
Proceeds: Veterans' Benevolent Fund or other groups that may need financial assistance.
September 26,
Breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg,
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Adults $6; ages 5-12, $3.
Takeout available for pick-up $6.50. 634-4215
Thursday, 24 September 2009
I promise, this is almost the end of the Big Ex shots
"I'm not going to freak out...I'm not going to freak out...okay, I'm FREAKING OUT!!"
Carnie goers the world over should be able to recognize this classic ride...
Here's a hot tip, boys and girls...put the person you have a crush on, on the outside seat! Courtesy curve, here we come!!!
The end of the evening, a look back at the action...
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
Yup, you guessed right...
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Still more night time shots from The Big Ex?
Monday, 21 September 2009
Awwwwww!
Friday, 18 September 2009
What's on This Weekend?
Here's what's on this weekend...as far as I know:
Breakfasts
September 19, Saturday:
Riverport and District Firemen's Breakfast,
7:30- 11:30 a.m., usual menu, $
6.00 adults; $3.00 children 6- 12; children 5 and under free.
Saturday, September 19,
Fireman's breakfast.
Petite Riviere Fire Hall,
8 -11 a.m.
Full menu,
adults $6, under 12 $3, under 5 free.
Information call 688-1174
Suppers
Saturday, September 19,
Bean and Salad Supper,
Pinehurst Community Hall.
Adults $8; children $3, 4-6 p.m.
Proceeds for New West Pine United Church.
September 20, Sunday,
Strawberry Shortcake Supper,
Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall,
3-6 p.m.
Ham, baked beans, potato salad, scalloped potatoes, rolls, brown bread, assorted cakes, strawberry shortcake.
Adults $8; children (5-12) $4.
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Brake burns: BC => Yukon
Beaumont Lake, BC
Someone was having fun on their bike:
Couple more strips laid down in the parking lot:
Kluane National Park, YT
Monday, 14 September 2009
Vintage Chainsaws
I was fortunate to be granted limited access to photograph some of the antique chainsaws in my neighbour's shed, hopefully he'll let me shoot his chainsaw sculptures and workbench next time!
His pride and joy, an old McCulloch chainsaw, with a dirt bike performance exhaust pipe for good measure. This is a saw he uses in woodsman competitions. The upside down plastic bottle on the top of the saw is covering/protecting the carburetor while it's in storage.
Another old McCulloch saw from the 70's, heavy as all get out.
The new, and the old, a competition Jonsered on left with a big tuned exhaust pipe, and the 'ole McCulloch on the right....or, was it a Pardner?
And still, more saws hanging in the shed...
Friday, 11 September 2009
What's on This Weekend?
I recommend the Lahave Islands supper on Saturday (hopefully the museum is open...check it out!) and the Grandparents supper in the Forties on Sunday. Mmmm, meatloaf....
Breakfasts
Saturday, September 12,
Hebbs Cross Fire Dept.
7-11 a.m.
Adults $6; children $3; under 5 years, free
Sunday, September 13,
Chelsea community centre,
7:30-10:30 a.m.
Adults $6, $3 under 12, under 5 free.
All proceeds for fire department.
Suppers
Saturday, September 12,
Turkey Supper,
Blandford Community Centre,
4:30-6 p.m.
Adults $10; children $5; under 5 free.
Bake table and guild goods table.
Proceeds to St. Barnabas Church.
Saturday, September 12,
4 - 6 p.m.,
Baked beans, ham, scalloped potatoes,
LaHave Islands Museum Hall, Bell's Island.
Everyone welcome.
Proceeds for the LaHave Islands Marine Museum.
Saturday, September 12,
BBQ Salmon Supper,
Broad Cove Hall,
5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
$15 (Ham alternate);
Spinach salad, potato salad, cucumber salad, dessert, harvest fruit crumble.
Tables both floors.
Tickets 677-2794.
Sunday, September 13.
Grandparents Supper,
Forties Community Centre,
4 to 6 p.m. Doors open 4 p.m., serving starts 4:30 p.m.
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and vegetable with dessert,
Adults $10; 5-12 years, $5; under 5 free
Thursday, 10 September 2009
More night shots from The Big Ex
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Night time at The Big Ex....
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
Tuesday's are for scraping....
Check out the above picture and many other fine shots from the burnout competition and lawn tractor races from this year's South Shore in Motion event.
Blog posts and pictures by Patrick Moody-Grigsby and his fine blog:
Think-Watch-Play-Listen-Eat
Friday, 4 September 2009
What's on This Weekend?
Breakfasts
Saturday, September 5,
Italy Cross, Middlewood and district fire hall,
7-11 a.m.
Everyone welcome.
September 5,
7:30-10:30 a.m.,
Chester Basin Fire Hall.
Various menu selections.
Community Events
Saturday, September 5,
Walden Summer Bash 2009,
starting 3 p.m.
Walden fire hall,
3884 Woodstock Rd., RR3 Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co.
Bake table, yard sale, bingo, games of chance, food pit, scallops, fish & chips, etc.
Canteen.
Local entertainment.
Auction at 6 p.m.
Dance at 10 p.m.
Fun for everyone.
All proceeds to Walden Volunteer Fire Dept.
For further info phone Donnie Myler 644-2526
Suppers
September 5, 2009.
Annual Fall Supper.
Middlewood Church Hall (just past Exit 16, Highway 103 toward Liverpool),
Ham, scallop potatoes, various salads rolls, pies.
Adults $8, child $4
Thursday, 3 September 2009
The Big Ex: more belt buckles and howling wolf at moon shirts
giggity.
I wonder if this vendor realized the cultural references in her booth?
From the sweatshirts sported by Bret on Flight of the Conchords, to the recent 'lulz' provided by the comment section for the three wolf moon t-shirt page on Amazon....
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
The Big Ex: Hats and more brill cream...
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Nice night for an evening...
Berkeley catches some face..
Classic Chris style..
Every now and then the wave would peel...
He's airborne....'nuff said.
It was an amazing sunset, but I was preoccupied with capturing some sweet rides...