Snowy drive-by

Shot from the car, somewhere in Bayport, NS.

Seemed like a good shot to share out today, now that we have returned to seasonal norms for weather...

Crocus time!

Spotted last week, on a very warm lunchtime stroll.

Bright yellow house cheers everyone up

Shot on an unseasonably warm day last week.

Yellow is one of the best things about Spring, but this house delivers a bright shot of yellow all year long and I love it!

What's on this weekend? Breakfast by the beach! Baked Beans and Scalloped 'Taters! Corned Beef and Cabbage! Chowdah!!!

Lots going on this Saturday.....Lunenburg County has options for both breakfast and supper. One lone chowder supper on Sunday. Enjoy!

Breakfasts

Saturday, March 24
Newfie Breakfast
Chester Basin Legion
7:30-10:30.
Menu selections and take-out available.

Saturday, March 24.
Firemen's Breakfast,
United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill,
8 - 11 a.m.
Adults $7, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.

Suppers

Saturday, March 24.
Annual Baked Bean Supper,
Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere,
starting 4 p.m.
Menu includes: Scallop potatoes, salads, brown bread, cake, ice cream and beverage. Adults $8, children $3, under 5 free.
Proceeds for UCW

Saturday, March 24.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper,
Blandford Community Centre,
4:30- 6:30 p.m.
$10/ person.

Sunday, March 25,
Chowder Supper,
Voglers Cove hall,
4:30 p.m.
Fish/ Corn Chowder, rolls, crackers, dessert, beverage.
Adults $6.50; ages 5-12 $4; under 5 free.
Proceeds: hall.

Cool clouds, bro

Shot last week, before the world started melting.

Choppers!

Cue M.A.S.H. theme ^_^

Just some military chopper flying over Bluenose Academy yesterday at lunch....wait a minute, that's how Red Dawn starts.......

Mossy sunset

Shot one week ago today. Another mild Monday and even warmer week awaits us!

What's on this weekend? Fireman's Breakfasts Galore!

Lots of breakfasts to choose from this weekend. If you are brave, head to Riverport and order the 'Dan Hill' (aka: EVERYTHING ON THE MENU). Just select everything on your order form, they won't have any idea what a 'Dan Hill' is. >_<

That pork tenderloin supper looks tempting! Sheesh, 8 bucks? Bargain!

Breakfasts

Saturday February 17th
Bridgewater Fire Department Band fundraiser
Bridgewater Fire Hall
7:00am to 11:00am.
Cost $6.00, $3.00 for under 12 and under 5 eat free.

March 17, Saturday
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.

Saturday, March 17
Fireman's Breakfast.
Petite Riviere fire hall,
8-11 a.m.
Full menu,
Adults $7, under 12 $3, under 5 free.
Information call 688-1174

Saturday, March 17
Blandford Community Centre,
9- 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children $3.

Suppers

Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day Pork Tenderloin Steak Supper,
Lutheran Church, Hwy. 325, Newcombville
5-7 p.m.
Adults $8; children $4.

Romkey Pond and the Setting Sun

Looking towards Romkey Pond, you can see a wee sliver of the pond in the distance. Shot Monday evening, at the end of a gorgeous day.

Monday evening was nice

Today, not as nice.

I'm glad I went for a stroll to enjoy the glorious evening. So mild, no wind and more importantly; NO BUGS.

Oe, if only they could spell potato...

Shades of Dan Quayle, Batman!

Spotted in Loonieburg.

Bluenose Academy - March Break

It's March Break this week, but it won't be long before the new Bluenose Academy is full of kids, sticking gum under decks and passing notes in lockers....kids still do that, right?

What's on this weekend? A little of column A, a little of column B

Inland or closer to the coast, you have a few breakfast options this weekend. Fill yer boots in Hebbs Cross, get your syrup fix in Maplewood or fill your bologna quota in Lunenburg.

Both supper options this weekend look enticing, go for a Sunday drive and check out the Blandford corned beef and cabbage supper, 'tis delish.

Breakfasts

March 10
Hebbs Cross Fire Department,
7- 11 a.m.
Homemade baked beans, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, toast, tea, coffee, juice. , Price $7, children $3.

Saturday, March 10,
Parkdale/Maplewood hall
7-10:30 a.m.
Homemade pancakes with local maple syrup, sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, juice, tea, coffee.
Adults $6, youth $3, under 5 free.
Information: 644-2877

Breakfast
Saturday, March 10
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Central United Church hall, Lincoln Street, Lunenburg.
7:30- 11:30 a.m.
Menu: Eggs, bacon, sausage, balogna, beans, hash browns, toast, juice, tea, coffee.
Adults $7, children (6- 12) $3.50, 5 and under free
Takeouts available. Come enjoy with your friends and neighbours.

Suppers

Saturday, March 10
Fish Cake, Baked Beans and Dessert Supper,
Pleasantville Fire Hall,
4- 6 p.m.
Price $10.

March 11
Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper,
Forties community centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross
4-6 p.m.
Doors open at 4, serving starts at 4:30.
Corned beef & cabbage, carrots & boiled potatoes, dessert, tea/ coffee.
Adults $10; children 5-12 $5; under 5 $2.50.
For information call 689-2612 or 689-2000

And we won't shop at Sagor's no more...

Last weekend, I attended a memorial service of sorts.

It was held to commemorate the legacy of Sagors' Book Store, a local independent shop that has just closed its doors after ~40 years of operation.

Someone wrote a couple songs about the demise of this cherished business. One song was sung to the tune of 'So long, it's been good to know you', it is still running through my head. The picture above shows the 'folkie' roots of many of the attendees, singing/mourning in unison.

The mood in the room was pretty sad. I was hoping for a celebration of the store but instead it was a decidedly sombre event. A sign of the times, Sagors' is likely a casualty of the transition from physical to digital media.

I am glad I got a chance to say good bye.

So long, Sagors'. It's been great to know you.

Baked Bean Supper Love

July 3, 2009

Baker Settlement, NS

Turns out I am not the only person out there who enjoys a meal of baked beans.

Check out this recent Saveur article about the tradition of New England Baked Beans:

http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/Full-of-Beans-1000089768

On a related note, I really enjoyed the picture of the pie shelves in this article:

http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/Prize-Pies-Shelf

It looks like a scene from The Big Ex

Snowy Morning Commute

I was greeted with a winter wonderland display on my morning commute. I LOVE SNOW.

Road salt makes everything abstract

Crumbling infrastructure also helps.