Well, if you are looking for a church supper or other community fundraisers this weekend you might be out of luck. Head in to Bridgewater for a fireman's breakfast. It has been ages since I've attended one of their breakfasts. Posts will be sporadic for the next couple of weeks. Hope everyone has a great Xmas break!

Breakfasts

Saturday December 17

Firemen's breakfast

Bridgewater Fire Hall

7:00am to 11:00am.

Cost $6.00, $3.00 for under 12 and under 5 eat free.

Maitland Christmas Tea: Hustle and Bustle

This image was captured during the raffle portion of the Maitland Christmas Tea.

I am regretting not buying a raffle ticket, but who am I to rob these folks of those great prizes?! Whatever they were....

Jolly holly

Call it what you like: Nova Scotia holly, Canada holly, winterberry or its 'proper name': Ilex verticillata. I can't get enough of this shrub!

This year has been a particularly good one for berry production. Next time you are driving around, keep a keen eye on ditches and other wet areas beside highways. Chances are you will spot clumps of these gorgeous, scarlet berries.

When harvesting these for decorations, leave some for our feathered friends. They love to feast on the berries and are an important winter food source for many many species of birds.

Mo' Trees 'n' Headstones

I wonder if this conversation ever plays out at this tree yard?

"Hey honey, let's stop and get a Xmas tree"

"Sure....this one's nice.....

(stubs toe) OUCH!

Oooh, look honey.....headstones!"

Meanwhile....in the burg of kings

For once, I walked up this road while the shadows lined up with the road. ^_^

'Tis the season

Nothing says Christmas trees like funeral headstones.
Spotted in Loonieburg...though I think there is a headstone 'dealer' in B'wat that also sells Christmas trees. What gives?

Skipping across the ferry

Sunday afternoon, returning to the east side of the Lahave.

Lovely light as the ferry emerged from the shadows....and this father and daughter scene.

'Nuff said.