I'm trying to shoot as many pics of the mountain ash trees in my neighbourhood before the nice green foliage fades, enjoy!
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Mmmmore marvelous mountain ash
I'm trying to shoot as many pics of the mountain ash trees in my neighbourhood before the nice green foliage fades, enjoy!
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Go for the four corners!
Bingo players spotted at this year's Big Ex.
I.........32. I.......three, two.
Friday, 23 September 2011
What's on this weekend? Variety Supper! Breakfasts! Roast Beef! BBQ Salmon and more!!
I know where I'm eating dinner on Sunday, First South Variety Supper, YEIAH!! Seriously, it's worth checking out. Be prepared for a wait....Find the closest meal and support your local community groups! Have a great weekend, everyone.
Breakfasts
September 24,
Breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg,
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Adults $7; ages 5-12, $3. Takeout available for pick-up $7.50.
634-4215
Saturday, September 24,
Newfie Breakfast,
Chester Basin Legion.
7:30-10:30,
Menu selections and take-out available.
Saturday, September 24.
Fireman's Breakfast,
United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill,
8 - 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.
September 25,
Brunch,
Legion Br. #49 Mahone Bay,
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Adults $6; children $3; under 5 free.
Suppers
Saturday, September 24,
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Annual "Fish Fry,"
Western Shore fire hall,
noon- 6 p.m.
Dinner includes haddock, fries and coleslaw.
Prices: 1 piece, $5.50, 2 piece, $7.50, 3 piece, $9.50.
Desserts available plus flea market and bake table.
Saturday, September 24,
Roast Beef Supper,
St. Luke's Church Hall, 12713 Rhodes Corner, Hwy 3.
4-6:30 p.m.,
Cakes for dessert.
Adults $10, 5-12 years $5 and under 5 free.
Fundraiser to support the Halifax Hospital Chaplaincy.
Saturday, September 24,
BBQ Salmon Supper,
Broad Cove hall,
5:30 and 7 p.m.
$15.
BBQ salmon (with ham alternate), spinach salad, potato salad, cucumber salad, dessert.
Tables both floors.
Tickets available at the door or phone 677-2209.
Sunday, September 25,
Variety Supper,
Grace Lutheran Church, First South,
4-6 p.m.
Adults $10, children $5, under 5 years free.
Breakfasts
September 24,
Breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg,
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Adults $7; ages 5-12, $3. Takeout available for pick-up $7.50.
634-4215
Saturday, September 24,
Newfie Breakfast,
Chester Basin Legion.
7:30-10:30,
Menu selections and take-out available.
Saturday, September 24.
Fireman's Breakfast,
United Communities fire hall, Cherry Hill,
8 - 11 a.m.
Adults $6, children 5 -12 $3.25, under 5 free.
September 25,
Brunch,
Legion Br. #49 Mahone Bay,
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Adults $6; children $3; under 5 free.
Suppers
Saturday, September 24,
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Annual "Fish Fry,"
Western Shore fire hall,
noon- 6 p.m.
Dinner includes haddock, fries and coleslaw.
Prices: 1 piece, $5.50, 2 piece, $7.50, 3 piece, $9.50.
Desserts available plus flea market and bake table.
Saturday, September 24,
Roast Beef Supper,
St. Luke's Church Hall, 12713 Rhodes Corner, Hwy 3.
4-6:30 p.m.,
Cakes for dessert.
Adults $10, 5-12 years $5 and under 5 free.
Fundraiser to support the Halifax Hospital Chaplaincy.
Saturday, September 24,
BBQ Salmon Supper,
Broad Cove hall,
5:30 and 7 p.m.
$15.
BBQ salmon (with ham alternate), spinach salad, potato salad, cucumber salad, dessert.
Tables both floors.
Tickets available at the door or phone 677-2209.
Sunday, September 25,
Variety Supper,
Grace Lutheran Church, First South,
4-6 p.m.
Adults $10, children $5, under 5 years free.
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Conquerall Bank Fire Dept. Annual Planked Halibut Supper Review
Conquerall Bank Fire Dept. Annual Planked Halibut Supper
Aug. 21, 2011
Conquerall Bank, NS
It was a humid Sunday in August, as we arrived in the fire hall parking lot. I was expecting a fire fighter directing traffic, but sadly the crowds had not arrived and there was no need for someone to coordinate the parking.
Who knows why these suppers are crazy one year and slow the next? There was a competing roast pork supper in Lahave that day. Perhaps the winds had blown from surf to turf? No matter, we were determined to feast upon planked halibut. Have I whetted your appetite? Then read on....
Before we went in, we ventured behind the fire hall to see the halibut cooking in front of the open fire. Folks were sweating, especially those whose job it was to tend the fire, like this 'fullah':
Some commented on the small size of the halibut fillets, while others chatted about the dwindling supply of that fine fish...others, stood beside their pokey stick and looked manly:
We were lucky to witness a plank get removed from the fire and made ready for the dining hall. Wire cutters at the ready, the men began the slow task of releasing the delicious halibut from its wired prison:
It was too much to bear, we needed to eat that fish! We headed inside. The room of chairs that in years gone by had been filled overflowing with hungry diners lay vacant. We quickly made our way to our seats. I love the custom place mats they print up for their summer events:
Before long, a very, very sweaty server greeted us, took our tickets and before we knew it, flavour country had arrived:
When you have a formula as good as this one, you don't change a thing. Some of the best mashed potatoes I have ever tasted were on my plate. How do they do it? Perhaps it's better to leave good things, like those scrumptious scoops of starch, a mystery. A simple slice of cucumber and tomato graced the plate and....sweet baby reekris, that halibut.
Some in the hall felt the need to complain that the fish was slightly dry. Others, like myself, didn't feel the need to critique the meal, as if they were dining in a four star restaurant. The 'secret sauce' the dehydrated workers had basted on the fish made for a delectable skin on the generous portion of halibut before me. Dining bliss.
We cleaned our plates, leaving room for pie of course! The coconut cream was the only selection made from scratch, it did not leave us wanting.
Before long, the staff started clearing tables around us as we realized...that was our cue to leave.
Another successful outing, at least for our dining party. Here's hoping for a better turnout next year!
Aug. 21, 2011
Conquerall Bank, NS
It was a humid Sunday in August, as we arrived in the fire hall parking lot. I was expecting a fire fighter directing traffic, but sadly the crowds had not arrived and there was no need for someone to coordinate the parking.
Who knows why these suppers are crazy one year and slow the next? There was a competing roast pork supper in Lahave that day. Perhaps the winds had blown from surf to turf? No matter, we were determined to feast upon planked halibut. Have I whetted your appetite? Then read on....
Before we went in, we ventured behind the fire hall to see the halibut cooking in front of the open fire. Folks were sweating, especially those whose job it was to tend the fire, like this 'fullah':
Some commented on the small size of the halibut fillets, while others chatted about the dwindling supply of that fine fish...others, stood beside their pokey stick and looked manly:
We were lucky to witness a plank get removed from the fire and made ready for the dining hall. Wire cutters at the ready, the men began the slow task of releasing the delicious halibut from its wired prison:
It was too much to bear, we needed to eat that fish! We headed inside. The room of chairs that in years gone by had been filled overflowing with hungry diners lay vacant. We quickly made our way to our seats. I love the custom place mats they print up for their summer events:
Before long, a very, very sweaty server greeted us, took our tickets and before we knew it, flavour country had arrived:
When you have a formula as good as this one, you don't change a thing. Some of the best mashed potatoes I have ever tasted were on my plate. How do they do it? Perhaps it's better to leave good things, like those scrumptious scoops of starch, a mystery. A simple slice of cucumber and tomato graced the plate and....sweet baby reekris, that halibut.
Some in the hall felt the need to complain that the fish was slightly dry. Others, like myself, didn't feel the need to critique the meal, as if they were dining in a four star restaurant. The 'secret sauce' the dehydrated workers had basted on the fish made for a delectable skin on the generous portion of halibut before me. Dining bliss.
We cleaned our plates, leaving room for pie of course! The coconut cream was the only selection made from scratch, it did not leave us wanting.
Before long, the staff started clearing tables around us as we realized...that was our cue to leave.
Another successful outing, at least for our dining party. Here's hoping for a better turnout next year!
Wednesday, 21 September 2011
Magnificent Mountain Ash!
These gorgeous shrubs, some the size of trees, are currently laden with gorgeous red berries. Stop and soak in the vibrant complimentary colours if you spot a good specimen.
I'll be posting more shots of mountain ash in the following weeks, stay tuned!
Monday, 19 September 2011
Woo HOO! A cool 20 thousand views!
I'm sure quite a few are my own, checking how the blog is looking...or people coming to my blog by accident...but still, 20k, I'll take it!!
Thanks to all the returning readers, I always appreciate the comments and feedback, keep 'em coming. ^_^
Here's to another twenty thou'!
Thanks to all the returning readers, I always appreciate the comments and feedback, keep 'em coming. ^_^
Here's to another twenty thou'!
Just another gorgeous sunset in Rose Bay
Had to pull over and snap some shots on the drive home...what a sunset!
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