tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41362218778302509952024-03-13T03:39:21.978-03:00All Good!Brake burns, church suppers,<br> fireman's breakfasts, truck tractors, <br>surfing and all the other things that
<br>make the south shore great!baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.comBlogger1221125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-90464317004257387282015-06-03T15:31:00.000-03:002015-06-03T15:31:27.265-03:00Great Egret Sighting!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was lucky enough to get a fairly crisp shot of this gorgeous <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Great_Egret/id">Great Egret</a> fishing in Kingsburg Pond. Keep your eyes peeled for an all white bird on your next trip to Hirtle's Beach.</span></div>
baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-18446839520423279682015-02-10T10:42:00.000-04:002015-02-10T10:42:37.849-04:00Winter Tracks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Just us winter critters, out exploring the fresh snow. Consistent cold temperatures have produced excellent skiing conditions. Lots of powdery snow atop a hard, crusty base. I'm in heaven.</span></div>
baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-33275335675336079802015-01-23T15:11:00.002-04:002015-01-23T15:11:57.472-04:00Birding: Common Redpoll<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Jan. 23, 2015</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's been a while since I've posted here, thought this shot was worthy of jump starting the 'ole blog again. This is my first sighting of a redpoll, I think I'm in love. What a cutie!!!</span></div>
baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-18435262538947866592014-10-25T11:24:00.000-03:002014-10-25T11:24:22.906-03:00How cold is that ocean?<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A zippy and refreshing 14 C.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First time I've had the hood and gloves on this Fall, air temp is colder than the water.</span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-50492076802796271922014-10-13T12:57:00.002-03:002014-10-13T12:57:24.473-03:00How cold is that ocean?<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A surprisingly mild 15 C at Hirtle's Beach this morning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">No hood or gloves, delightful!</span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-85103724025338158622014-06-29T09:30:00.000-03:002014-06-29T09:30:27.236-03:00Beach Report - How cold is that ocean?<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">9 a.m. - A brisk 15/16 C (knee deep) at Hirtle's Beach</span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-67279924224666608902014-03-29T13:11:00.000-03:002014-03-29T13:11:28.466-03:00How cold is that ocean? Not as cold as last week!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Current ocean temp.: 3.5 C</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Everything's coming up Millhouse!</span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-61038329852649850352014-02-21T18:56:00.003-04:002014-02-21T18:57:28.028-04:00Blowin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-20840135804202975532014-02-03T19:58:00.003-04:002014-02-03T19:58:46.672-04:00Winter beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Feb. 2, 2014</span></div>
baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-14573837265270016792013-12-12T12:46:00.000-04:002013-12-12T12:46:16.217-04:00Scrape, shiver....mutter...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nov. 15, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I haven't been taking many pictures lately, here's a typical winter morning scene. I'm one of the few maniacs looking forward to the snow on Sunday. Now where did I put my ski boots?........</span></div>
baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-68559642608165559692013-12-04T12:42:00.001-04:002013-12-04T12:42:33.077-04:00Smokenator 1000 Beef Brisket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thanks to my new <a href="http://www.smokenator.com/">Smokenator 1000</a>, I am able to get the kettle temperature below 250 F, welcome to flavour country! If you have a Weber bbq, pick up one of these muthas!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I smoked the brisket with oak chunks I dug out of last year's firewood pile. Don't believe everything 'purists' say, the smoke did not impart a bitter or weird flavour. I was very pleased with the results, check out that smoke ring! I'm glad I planned ahead and had the brisket marinating in the rub for 24 hours, great flavour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When the recipe says 7-8 hour cooking time, they ain't kiddin'. I smoked it for ~5 hours and had to finish it in the oven. Lesson learned. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The switchback starts to fill up with early race leaders in the first lap. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All photos Dec. 1, 2013 @ the <a href="http://www.modl.ca/recreation/parks-trails/marc-includes-map">M.A.R.C.</a>, Dayspring, NS</span></i></div>
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Shawn Marshall, race leader for many laps, finished #2.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> Not sure if the smiles were due to the early stage of the race or the fact that the labyrinth/spiral/vortex race feature was gone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The aftermath of the race. Mild temps made for slicker conditions than last week. I witnessed a couple spills during the race but luckily nothing serious.</span></div>
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<br />baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-85586672167289206612013-11-29T15:40:00.001-04:002013-11-29T15:40:30.497-04:00What's on this weekend? One Breakfast. One Luncheon. One Supper....and a craft market.<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A bit of this, a bit of that on this weekend, take your pick.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm most excited about the always excellent <a href="http://halifaxcrafters.ca/" target="_blank">Halifax Crafters Society</a> Holiday Craft Market! It takes place tomorrow and Sunday and is NOT TO BE MISSED:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Takeout available for pick-up $8.50. 634-4215<br /><br /><b>Teas/Luncheons</b><br /><br />Saturday, November 30, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Menu: Chili, various soups, clam/ corn chowder, rolls, pie, tea/ coffee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Entertainment by the Uke Mates.<br /><br /><b>Suppers</b><br /><br />December 1, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Annual Seafood and Corn Chowder Supper. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyclocross, wut? File under: <i>it's big in Europe, especially....Belgium?</i> This was my first <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclo-cross" target="_blank">cyclocross </a>race and it won't be my last. Cyclocross races typically have many short laps and what seemed like a short race duration. They also feature technical course sections, forcing racers to slow down as they navigate tight hairpins/switchbacks and other interesting elements like this pinwheel/labyrinth:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chilly mornings are now the norm, so head on over to your nearby church/fire hall and warm up with cheery faces and some home cooked grub.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If I get my act together, I'll be heading over to Maitland for their annual Christmas Tea for the best tea in Lunenburg County. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Newfie Breakfast, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">United Communities Fire Hall, Cherry Hill. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Adults $7, 5- 12 years $3.25, under 5 free.<br /><br />Sunday, November 24. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lutheran Church, Upper LaHave. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Riverport Community Centre. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">11- 1. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Wesley United Church, 22 Drew's Hill Road, Petite Riviere. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If Google Maps is to be believed, 'technically' the body of water in the foreground is Trout River Small Pond. If you are thinking, <i>"that's a lake, not a pond!", </i>welcome to Newfoundland. Where lakes are ponds and ponds are.....I have no idea.</span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-87746040250139936932013-11-19T12:34:00.000-04:002013-11-19T12:34:30.848-04:00Newfoundland: Woody Point Deadhead<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Not <i>that </i>kind of deadhead, silly.</span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-74009726927076684212013-11-15T12:54:00.003-04:002013-11-15T12:54:19.101-04:00Newfoundland: The Tablelands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Woody Point, NL</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">June 16, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm in a Gros Morne state of mind these days so here's another shot from this summer's trip to <i>the rock.</i> I'm surprised I've not posted more shots from The Tablelands, this is only the start.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This boardwalk is one of the 'official' walks into the tablelands, though you can ramble anywhere you want to if you so desire. I hear that this bowl is a magnet for backcountry snow lovers, packing boards and skis for a rip down the slopes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nothing says ultramafic rock like the peridotite found in the tablelands. One must experience this place first hand to truly get a sense of how other worldy this landscape looks and feels. </span><br />
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<br />baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-75765207693581270962013-11-13T12:53:00.002-04:002013-11-13T12:53:45.639-04:00Newfoundland: The Road to Tickle Point<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It seems like such a long time since we walked out this rocky road to scope out the fishing shacks of Tickle Point. You can see a bank of fog lurking in the distance, it disappeared as quickly as it arrived. Thick and grey.</span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-74311553838848435502013-11-08T12:41:00.000-04:002013-11-08T12:41:22.511-04:00What's on this weekend? Christmas Teas! Breakfasts, of course! Roast Beefs! Turkey! White elephants!!!<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another weekend packed with choices. If you get a chance to frequent a Christmas Tea, I recommend them. No better way to get in the mood for the season than tiny sammiches, egg salad and squares. Oh, and I'm sure plenty of cute decorations too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hebbs Cross Fire Department, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Homemade baked beans, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, toast, tea, coffee, juice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Christmas Tea. </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All Saints Lutheran Church, Newcombville, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Adults $7, under 12 $2, under 5 free.<br /><br />Thursday,, November 14, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">St. Joseph's Parish Centre, 100 Queen Street, Bridgewater. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Variety of delicious homemade soups and sandwiches. Choice of desserts from fancy sweets to fresh fruit salads, tea and/ or coffee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">White elephant and craft tables with a Christmas Basket Raffle.<br /><br /><b>Suppers</b><br /><br />November 11,<br />Remembrance Day Banquet Roast Beef Dinner<br />Lunenburg Legion Branch #23 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tickets may be picked up at Legion bar. Phone 634-4215<br /><br />November 9, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Roast Beef Supper, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">United Baptist Church, Mahone Bay. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4:30 - 6:30, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mashed potato, turnip, carrots, peas, gravy, coleslaw, pickles, rolls, tea, coffee, juice. Cake for dessert. Adults $12; children 5-12 $6; under 5 free. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Books, fancy work and bake tables.<br /><br />Saturday, November 9,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Turkey Supper, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4- 6 p.m. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Adults $12, children under 12 $5 and under 5 Free.<br /></span><div>
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baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-80883706870744063892013-11-05T12:56:00.001-04:002013-11-05T12:56:37.806-04:00The Big Ex: Musik Express<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">July 26, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Colourful ride lit up at night? Check.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Over sized toy in hand of onlooker? Check. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Carnie yelling, "Do you want to go FASTER?!?". Check. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Kids full of carnie food on the verge of puking? Check. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Just another night at the Ex.</span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-12915803621852538072013-11-04T12:36:00.000-04:002013-11-04T12:36:24.110-04:00The Big Ex: Ox Pull Spectators<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">July 26, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A mix of gents taking in the ox pull competition at the 2013 Big Ex. Mr. Lunenburg County is in this shot, can you spot him? ;-)</span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-51418250703019365212013-11-01T12:42:00.000-03:002013-11-01T12:42:13.789-03:00What's on this weekend? Breakfasts, roast beef, turkey, corned beef & cabbage and PIE!<div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another weekend packed with grub options. Take your pick and do your best to stay dry, wet weekend com'n!</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Breakfasts</b><br /><br />Saturday, November 2,</span><div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pinehurst Hall, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7-11 a.m.<br /><br />November 2,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Country Breakfast. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Chester Basin Fire Hall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7:30-10:30 a.m., </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Various menu selections.<br /><br />November 2,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">St. Norbert's Parish Big Breakfast </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Central United Church Hall, Lincoln Street, Lunenburg. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7:30- 11:30 a.m. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, toast and pancakes with juice, coffee and tea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Adults $8, children under 12, $3.50<br /><br /><b>Suppers</b><br /><br />November 2, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Italian Night Dinner, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mahone Bay Legion, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4:30 - 7 p.m. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Advance tickets $10, Mahone Bay post office or phone Cathy 624-8723.<br /><br />Sunday, November 3, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Roast Beef Supper, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">East Port Medway community hall, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4-6 p.m. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, under 5 free. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Take-outs available. Gluten free.<br /><br />Sunday, November 3, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">St. Andrew's Anglican Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">noon- 2 p.m. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">West Northfield Community Centre, 227 Feeners Corner Road. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Adults $12; under 12 $2.<br /><br />Wednesday, November 6 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Turkey Dinner with Pie</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Trinity United Church, Rose Bay,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4:30- 6:30 p.m.), </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">$12 Adults; $6 Children; under 5 free, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Takeouts, call 766-4752 or 766-4398.<br /></span></div>
baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-1123937034193819042013-10-31T12:45:00.001-03:002013-10-31T12:45:47.117-03:00The Big Ex: The Truth Hurts (especially if you're dead)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bridgewater, NS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">July 26, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This was one of my favourite 4-H projects on display at this year's Big Ex. I see that the judges agreed. </span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4136221877830250995.post-47577023160327473022013-10-30T12:41:00.000-03:002013-10-30T12:41:16.494-03:00The Big Ex: What are YOU Lookin' At?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">July 26, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yikes, I didn't recall getting the look I received from this bird at the time. Looking at it now, I think I'm lucky I didn't get pecked through the cage! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love the markings on this bird's plumage. I wish I had taken a picture of its breed/name. I'm going to guess it's a <a href="https://www.google.ca/search?q=Wyandotte&espv=210&es_sm=93&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=YChxUtmSBebbyQHZ4oHYDA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1192&bih=736" target="_blank">Wyandotte</a>. Feel free to correct me. </span>baroinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691926239123193514noreply@blogger.com0