Tuesday 30 August 2011

She didn't ask to be born....



Front runner for the saddest face at this year's Big Ex. I saw her standing alone on the midway, drenched in ennui and I had to take the shot.

Thursday 25 August 2011

Wednesday 24 August 2011

Return of the angry carny!



Short kids trying to sneak on the pirate ship. Angry carny is having none of it.
I think I've created a new meme. Look out intarwebz, angry carny gon' git'cha!


Tuesday 23 August 2011

Monday 22 August 2011

You kids with your mp3's and your 123's



Another candid shot from The Big Ex midway. I imagine this scene went something like this:

"Want to go on this ride?"
"Whatever...let me update my tumblr first..."

Friday 19 August 2011

Sun. Aug. 21 - Freakin Planked HALIBUT Supper, you heard me.



Hope you don't have plans for Sunday, because you should plan your day around this event. That is all.

Conquerall Bank Fire Department Planked Halibut Supper

August 21, 2011
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Conquerall Bank Fire Department
2228 Conquerall Road, Conquerall Bank
Phone: 902-527-0078
Adults $15 Children $6 and under 5 free

Come in, sit down, relax and enjoy a good “down home” meal!

Let the members of the fire department serve you a generous portion of Planked Halibut that is slightly salty from being cooked slowly in front of an open fire and basted with our secret butter recipe.

Included with the portion of Halibut you get Old Style mashed potatoes, a roll, Cole slaw and a fresh slice of tomato and cucumber.

You will be served Coffee or Tea and a piece of pie for desert from our selection of homemade pies.

Thursday 18 August 2011

Angriest carny at The Big Ex?



Methinks yes. This guy was not taking any crap from short kids trying to get on the pirate ship. He had his hands full.

Wednesday 17 August 2011

Tuesday 16 August 2011

Monday 15 August 2011

The 'ole spit 'n' polish



This ride was closed for....sanding? I'm used to seeing carnies kicking rides, not delicately sanding the midway patina off 'em, so it goes.

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Sappyfest 2011



This summer was my first visit to Sappyfest, certainly not my last. It was an incredible weekend, a great lineup of musicians, attentive audience (there for the music, not just to party) and friendly folk all around.

I didn't take many pictures that weekend, except for this one.

Shot across the street from my car, this nondescript strip of pavement quickly became an impromptu hangout and camping spot for festival goers.

This group of music fans, sitting on the stairs behind an permanently parked tractor trailer...painting and/or drawing in the warm afternoon on Sunday....pretty much sums up my Sappy experience.


I was impressed by the lack of hassle by the cops, especially with so much open alcohol in plain view. Also, Sackville bylaw enforcement appeared to turn a blind eye to the folks who were camping in the narrow strip of grass behind this parking lot. A refreshing change.



Tuesday 9 August 2011

Not so rosy bay



Heavy clouds were hanging over us on the drive home last Tuesday. Once we hit Rose Bay a sliver of sun appeared under the clouds.

Monday 8 August 2011

Hard and soft



The ditch beside EADS Composites Atlantic caught my eye on a lunch time walk. I lingered for a moment, soaking in all the nice yellow and white flowers and grasses growing in abundance.

It was only when I looked at the image on my computer that I noticed the clouds and the contrasting hard lines of the factory, enjoy!

Friday 5 August 2011

What's on this weekend? Blueberries! Roast Pork! Hodge Podge!

There are several fireman's breakfasts on offer this weekend, to tantalize your taste buds. If you find yourself out Caledonia way, check that roast pork supper! If I have my way, I will be heading to the Forties for that blueberry supper...they had me at hodge podge and cucumbers/cream! It couldn't be more South Shore if it tried!

If you are unaware of hodge podge, now is the time to get familiar with it. Head to your local farm market, pick up new potatoes, beans, carrots, shelled peas and onions and have at 'er! Here's a recipe, deeeelish!

Breakfasts

August 6,
Italy Cross, Middlewood and district fire hall.
7-11 a.m.
Adults $6; children (5-12) $3.
Everyone welcome.


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


August 6,
Chester Basin Fire Hall.

7:30-10:30 a.m.,
Various menu selections.


Suppers

August 6,
Roast Pork Supper.
Masonic Hall, Caledonia,
4:30- 7.
Adults $12, 5- 12 years $8 under 5 free.


Sunday, August 7,
Blueberry Supper,
Forties community centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross.
4-6 p.m.
Hodge-podge, ham, cucumbers/cream, variety of blueberry desserts to choose from.
Doors open at 4, serving starts 4:30.
Adults $10; 5-12 $5; under 5 free.
Phone 689-2612 for information.

Thursday 4 August 2011

Wednesday 3 August 2011

The Big Ex 2011: The folks....



I had a great time at The Big Ex this year, wandering through the animal and craft barns, checking out 4-H projects and all the funny belt buckles and hats for sale.

This year I decided to focus on the people. Here are some folks checking out a horse pull.