Wednesday 30 September 2009

Newcombville Fire Dept. Roast Beef Supper Review

*update* My bad, I mistakenly titled this post as "Pleasantville Fire....", but as you can see from the backs of the chairs, it took place in Newcombville. (o_0)

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!

Monday 28 September 2009

Never forget...

...the brake burn.

I feel like I've been drifting away from the core themes of the blog, so this week I'll attempt to
course correct 'er and publish more brake burn pics, as well as my review of Sunday's roast beef supper.

For starters, this nice strip on the Conquerall Mills Road:

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...

...more night time shots from The Big Ex:


One of my favourite shots from the night..my friends are illuminated in the foreground, I also like how you can see the Zipper's sign, as well as Freak Out in the background. ^_^

Tuesday 22 September 2009

Still more night time shots from The Big Ex?

I know, I know...more shots from The Ex...I took so many!


Bumper cars loom in the background, so awesome!


Super slide was surprisingly super!


Chair swings? That weird hang glider ride?

Something spinn-y at the very least..

Monday 21 September 2009

Awwwwww!

Spotted this cute lil' fox in Kingsburg last week...

It sure was tame! I assumed it would run away when I got out of the car to get closer. But no, it walked
towards me at that point!

Apparently it is a mix of a red fox and silver fox, what a cutie!









Friday 18 September 2009

What's on This Weekend?

I goofed last week, and failed to announce or attend the excellent Parkdale/Maplewood Heritage Blueberry Supper! :-[ I miss my smeltz potatoes and sauerkraut salad....

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.

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Brake burns: BC => Yukon

Pics courtesy of my sister, from her recent voyage from the lower mainland of BC, all the way up to the Yukon and back!

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

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love 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?

Wow, a tough call 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


I like how the texture and colour of the balloons turned out...


Ah, Whac a Mole, what's not to love?!?


Chair swings r00l!


I love how this one turned out, lots of stories in this one...

Wednesday 9 September 2009

Night time at The Big Ex....

When night falls on The Big Ex, things start to get beautiful:






Well, most things get beautiful at night...carnie bingo? Still kinda depressing...

Tuesday 8 September 2009

Tuesday's are for scraping....

Scraping blog posts from a friend, that is!



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?

My pick this weekend is the fall supper in Middlewood, because I've got a soft spot (around my mid-section!) for scalloped potatoes.

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

More rural zeitgeist ephemera spotted at the Big Ex.....


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...

More shots from the barn with all the 'stuff'...hats, belt buckles, howling wolf t-shirts, etc...








After my first brill cream encounter, I kept my eyes peeled for more...spotted this gent just before I left for the day...

Tuesday 1 September 2009

Nice night for an evening...

Some local wave enthusiasts out last night...enjoying the warm'ish waters and killer sunset...oh, and there were some clean sets too:


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...