What's on this weekend? Planked Salmon!

Greenfield, NS Planked Salmon Supper

Brealfasts
Saturday, July 31
Royal Canadian Legion #23Lunenburg, 7:30am to 11:30am – Adults $6; ages 5-12, $3. Takeout available for pick-up $6.50. 634-4215
Community Events
Saturday, July 31st,Beer Garden, Mahone Bay fire hall, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.BAND "Short Notice" $5 cover charge. 19 years of age & older
Suppers
Saturday, July 31st,Annual lobster dinner, Petite Riviere fire hall, two settings, 5:30 or 7 p.m. 1-1/2 lobster $35; chicken cordon bleu $25; salads, roll, strawberry shortcake, glass of wine included. Children under 5 free. For tickets or information call 688-2117.
Saturday, July 31st,Greenfiled planked salmon supper4-7 pmGreenfield, NS, hwy. 210Numbered tickets, $12 at the doorAdvanced info: 685-3060Info day of supper: 685-2174

The planked salmon supper is worth the drive to Greenfield. While there, stop in the store for some of Chris' delicious German meats and breads!

The Big Ex: My favourite canteen

If you live in the area...unless you live under a rock, you know that The Big Ex is happening this week.

We ventured out last night to scream on some rides (all rides were only one dollar!), snap some fun pics and of course, visit my favourite canteen.

As you can see, it is a popular spot, check out the crowd waiting for their grease!



We were stuck behind the world's best birth control: a screaming child. Oh well, at least it wasn't mine!

If you eat one thing at The Big Ex, try this canteen's fish and chips. Actually, just get a piece of fish for $2. You will not be disappointed.

While we were waiting for our food, I snapped some shots of the staff. Looks like they are one big happy family at this canteen. Most of them managed to keep a smile on their face while we were there. I'm sure that took some effort, it was hot and crazy busy while we were there.



Stay tuned for more shots from The Big Ex!

Almost 'all the way'...

Spotted on the back side of Crescent Beach a couple days ago after a great afternoon of kite buggying on the beach.

A thankless job

Pavers and roofers are a different breed. I don't know how they do it. The smell, the insane heat. At least the clouds rolled in yesterday, hopefully it provided some relief for these guys.

The man in the foreground wasn't too happy with me taking this picture, but as I told him, "ya gotta take the shot!" I tried to not brighten this image too much, just enough so you can begin to see their faces...

On a related note, lots of road work in the Dublin Shore/Crescent Beach area, so leave lots of extra time if you are trying to catch the ferry.

Bivalve'n!

Spotted on the back side of Crescent Beach on a glorious Saturday.

I'm not sure if they are digging for clams or quahogs, some form of bilvalvia, that's for sure!

Vive les cerf volants!

No shortage of kitesurfers in Les Iles de la Madeleine these days...there are even a few windsurfers still kicking around:

Dixie Lee Chicken!!!

I think I squealed a little when I saw this sign in Cap aux Meules, during my recent trip to Les Iles de la Madeleine. I had no idea Dixie Lee was such an east coast phenom, but apparently it is. My place mat showed a plethora of Dixie Lee joints throughout New Brunswick and Quebec.

The food was greasy and pretty forgettable, but it was worth it for nostalgia's sake.

Hehe, this fried chicken sign probably doesn't warrant 3 exclamation points, but Dixie Lee Chicken is a real blast from the past for me.

There used to be a Dixie Lee in Bridgewater, NS...That was back when Superstore was Brady's lumber mart and A&W used to be the Little Red Restaurant. Points go to anyone who knows what business is currently in the old Dixie Lee location...

Won't you take a trip down memory lane with me with this brief video interlude from the Dixie Lee Maritimes site?

Cap aux Meules

This was shot the morning I left Les Iles de la Madeleine. As you can see, the fog was hanging very low in the sky (soon thereafter, it rolled in REAL thick-like).

At any rate, I didn't have time to move to get a clear shot, sans fence and power lines, but in the end I like all the different lines in the shot. And really, this is what it looks like near the ferry terminal.

Hope you enjoy another glimpse of Les Iles...

What's on this weekend?

First off, a thanks to all the new readers, and the faithful few who check out the 'ole blog every day. We have just surpassed 13,000 total views! ^_^

Now, what is on this weekend anyway...no shortage of breakfasts!

Breakfasts

July 17, Saturday:
Riverport and District Firemen's Breakfast,
7:30- 11:30 a.m.,
usual menu,
$6 adults; $3 children 6- 12; children 5 and under free.

Saturday, July 17,
Masonic Centre, 216 North Street, Bridgewater,
8- 11 a.m.
Bacon and eggs OR Pancakes and sausages; beans, toast, etc.
Adults $6, 5- 12 $3, under 5 free.
"Mix & Match" $7 and $4.
All welcome

Saturday, July 17,
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

Sunday, July 18,
Annual Buffet Salad Supper,
Hemford fire hall,
4 p.m. start
Adults $9; children 6-12 $3; under 5 free.
Come enjoy a wide variety of salads, ham, turkey salad, sliced meat and for dessert, cake and fruit salad.

That's some nice stackin', there, boys...

That's some real 'Madelinot' ingenuity. Who knew you could jack a house up on...pallets?!?

An oldie, but a goodie...

I wish this shop had been open, I really wanted to take pics inside. (I have a soft spot for run down convenience stores...)

Les Iles de la Madeleine Landscape

Typical sight on Les Iles, weathered shack in foreground with a rolling hill leading to the ocean in the distance.

Exploring Gros Cap in Les Iles de la Madeleine

Regular readers would've noticed an absence of posts last week, I was on vacation in Les Iles de la Madeleine. I highly recommend checking them out, but bring your French/English dictionary, "parlez vous anglais?" only gets you so far...

Here's a glimpse of some of the coast around Gros Cap. I shot this video just after emerging from the sea cave you can see in the video, what an exhilarating swim!:

Je m'excuse

Je suis en vacances...