How cold is that ocean?

A surprisingly mild 15 C at Hirtle's Beach this morning.  

No hood or gloves, delightful!

More signs of Spring: Fresh Brake Burns!!

I took a lunch hour drive out Stonehurst way in search of fresh brake burns. As you can see, I was not disappointed with what I found...

Oh, hai!

The first of many bird feeder shots.

I love the bright yellow of the male American Goldfinch. I get very excited when I see them at the feeder. Yellow!!!

Vinegar Hill Brake Burn

I heard the tires squealing from inside the house, ran outside and 'just' missed the burnout in progress....all that remained was a grey cloud of smoke hanging over Vinegar Hill. Shot this shortly thereafter while driving up the hill.

Snow's gone, bring on the brake burns!

Still more Kingsburg clouds

Another stellar afternoon on the road to Hirtle's Beach.

Put a smile on my face

This group of kids were having fun in Lahave this past weekend. It looked like a prank straight out of Just for Laughs Gags.

First, they would mime holding an invisible rope across the highway, pulling it taught:

Then, as the car would approach, they would lift the invisible rope up high so the car could 'limbo' underneath it.

It made me laugh as I drove past them. ^_^

More Kingsburg Clouds

Shot last weekend on the Hirtle's Beach Road.

Lunenburg, in the distance

Another shot from last Friday, this time from the Bayport area. Lunenburg can be seen in the distance, under a cloud of snow/hail as it blew through the area.

Out like a lion?

Well...maybe out like a lion cub? Last Friday was a mixed bag of weather, thick pellets of snow (not hard enough to be called hail) came and went throughout the afternoon. It made for some great clouds, this scene was captured in First South.

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!

Cool clouds, bro

Shot last week, before the world started melting.

Mossy sunset

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

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.

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.

Snowy Morning Commute

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