Burnouts in reverse, why didn't I think of this?!?

It's a lazy, rainy Monday...time to re-post a neat video showing 
backwards burnouts slowed down...sure wish I had thought of it first!
Found via Jalopnik.

Best use of a smart car ever?

Every now and then on my morning commute, I get stuck behind a human speed bump.  A smart car owner who insists on driving a solid 20-30 km/h below the posted speed limit.  

Recently, I got stuck behind said smart car owner on snow covered roads. I noticed every time it drove over some snow, two rooster tails of snow would spit out from its rear tires.  At first I thought the tires were very grippy and this was how tire tread cleans itself.  Then I observed other cars driving by and noticed that none of those cars (nor my own) were producing snowy fountains of snow out the rear end.  I then realized this human speed bump is either: A) not using winter tires, or B) using winter tires but the car is so light it cannot create any traction.

At any rate, I hope the human speed bump isn't surprised when I pass him on a double line.  Sorry buddy, my kite buggy can move faster than you.

I leave you with this ridiculous video of a smart car fitted with the engine from one of the world's fastest production motorcyles.  Awesome.

House Show: Rachael Cardiello and James Burrows

Lahave, NS

Oct. 23, 2012

Soft light, warm voices and bare feet were the themes of this excellent house show I attended last October.  

Rachel was kind enough to help me stack my firewood in the barn, thanks Rachel!  Check out her myspace page and the Warm Electric Winter page for more great tunes.

Here's a video I found 'on to the interwebz' of the Lahave house show, go figger:

A tractah that does burnouts? Read on...

Some cheap scrapin for today's post.  Gotta love brake burnin' tractahs!

Lahave ferry crossing video

Stumbled upon this short video of a crossing of the Lahave River via our beloved cable ferry.

psst, only tourists pay $5.25 to cross, those 'in the know' buy a book of 10 tickets for ~$12

Big Ex demolition derby - V8 class

I'm gutted that I missed this on Sunday, what a ruckus!!!

My prayers have been answered!!!

We finally have snow down by the shore, and more to come this week. HUZZAH!

Until recently, I had to travel inland to get my snow fix. This video was shot in the hill/field behind my buddy's place. I like how you can see some snow flakes at the beginning.

I tried shooting this one handheld, so I could hold the camera close to the ground.

Quilting with the Ladies of Lunenburg

Excellent video produced by Rebecca Roher. She is one of three NSCAD studio residents living in Lunenburg. Check out their work at their next open house!

Zoom zoom zoom, kite buggy passes a porsche

Another video from a perfect day at Crescent Beach. I love the double take I did when I spotted the Porsche, had to turn around and pass it!

What's on this weekend? Planked Salmon!

Greenfield, NS Planked Salmon Supper

Brealfasts
Saturday, July 31
Royal Canadian Legion #23Lunenburg, 7:30am to 11:30am – Adults $6; ages 5-12, $3. Takeout available for pick-up $6.50. 634-4215
Community Events
Saturday, July 31st,Beer Garden, Mahone Bay fire hall, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.BAND "Short Notice" $5 cover charge. 19 years of age & older
Suppers
Saturday, July 31st,Annual lobster dinner, Petite Riviere fire hall, two settings, 5:30 or 7 p.m. 1-1/2 lobster $35; chicken cordon bleu $25; salads, roll, strawberry shortcake, glass of wine included. Children under 5 free. For tickets or information call 688-2117.
Saturday, July 31st,Greenfiled planked salmon supper4-7 pmGreenfield, NS, hwy. 210Numbered tickets, $12 at the doorAdvanced info: 685-3060Info day of supper: 685-2174

The planked salmon supper is worth the drive to Greenfield. While there, stop in the store for some of Chris' delicious German meats and breads!

Dixie Lee Chicken!!!

I think I squealed a little when I saw this sign in Cap aux Meules, during my recent trip to Les Iles de la Madeleine. I had no idea Dixie Lee was such an east coast phenom, but apparently it is. My place mat showed a plethora of Dixie Lee joints throughout New Brunswick and Quebec.

The food was greasy and pretty forgettable, but it was worth it for nostalgia's sake.

Hehe, this fried chicken sign probably doesn't warrant 3 exclamation points, but Dixie Lee Chicken is a real blast from the past for me.

There used to be a Dixie Lee in Bridgewater, NS...That was back when Superstore was Brady's lumber mart and A&W used to be the Little Red Restaurant. Points go to anyone who knows what business is currently in the old Dixie Lee location...

Won't you take a trip down memory lane with me with this brief video interlude from the Dixie Lee Maritimes site?

Exploring Gros Cap in Les Iles de la Madeleine

Regular readers would've noticed an absence of posts last week, I was on vacation in Les Iles de la Madeleine. I highly recommend checking them out, but bring your French/English dictionary, "parlez vous anglais?" only gets you so far...

Here's a glimpse of some of the coast around Gros Cap. I shot this video just after emerging from the sea cave you can see in the video, what an exhilarating swim!:

Mythbusters like..

...to burn rubber too!

When the rubber burns, sometimes tires attack!

It was cold..

...but not as cold as space!

Be sure to set this video to 720p and watch on full screen:

It's surfin' weather out there...

This mild weather is threatening to ruin my winter fun!

Oh well, maybe we'll get more conditions like this instead...Another video of my buddy havin' a cruise back on January 4th:

It's Forevuary, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun...

Even though it's zoomed in too far, I like this video. It sure gives you a sense of how fast he's going!

Havin' a time, January style!

My buddy having a fun cruise, on a sunny day in January. More surf videos to follow, stay tuned!

Smitten kitten

I like what I like.

why we buggy...

Great video put together by a fellow kite buggy enthusiast...shot at our local spot. Amazing.

Be sure to click the 'HD' version and watch it full screen for best effect! Great work, Trav!