Newfoundland: I'd rather have....

Woody Point, NL

June 15, 2013

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Newfoundland: Bonne Bay Particular Lenticular?

Woody Point, NL

June 16, 2013

Have I captured an elusive lenticular cloud? 

Looks like it could be, Gros Morne is nearby which might be the source of the unique conditions required to produce these gorgeous clouds.

What say you, readers?  

The Big Ex opens today!

The Big Ex

Bridgewater, NS

July 25, 2012

That's right, today marks the opening day of The Big Ex.  No tampering with wrist bands, ya hear?

No visit to the Ex is complete without an order of fish and chips from the Italy Cross & Middlewood Fire Dept. stand.  Same goes for a bag of cinnamon sugar mini donuts.  Sunday's demolition derby is a must attend event.

Check out the schedule for detailed info.

See you at The Ex!

Newfoundland: Tickle Point

Tickle Point

St. Paul's, NL

June 20, 2013

After a pleasant stroll through coastal wildflower fields, Anglican and Catholic graveyards and sheep pastures we came upon this small collection of fishing shacks that were ripe for photographing.  I'm sure it's a popular spot for photo op's, but finding the access to 'Tickle Point' is not easy.  For some reason, the sign which explains the area is only accessible once you are on the trail, not at the beginning nor at the end.  Puzzling.

We found old rusty bus seats arranged around washing machine fire pits.  Rusted snowmobiles sat beside rotting lobster traps.  I'm glad we got photos before the THICK bank of fog rolled in.  She was some tick.

How cold is that ocean?

Brrrr, a frigid 10 C at Hirtle's this afternoon. 

IT AIN'T FIT!

What's on this weekend? Fireman's breakfasts! BBQ Chicken! Cold plates! Chowdah!

Our local firefighters have you covered for breakfast on both sides of the river this weekend.

The weather won't stop the Vogler's Cove chicken bbq on Saturday, bring your rubber boots and your appetite.  Hemford's got all things cool with their annual buffet salad supper.  Beat the sticky heat with a cold plate.

A mid-week chowder supper in Petite rounds out the offerings for this weekend, enjoy!

Thanks to Elizabeth for getting in touch with events in Port Medway!  I wish I had checked my email sooner, I missed all the events that happened last weekend. 50 lashes with a wet noodle for this blogger!  Check out their community site for info on upcoming events in August.  

Breakfasts

Saturday, July 20

Firemen's Breakfast, 

Petite Riviere fire hall,

8- 11 a.m. 

Full menu. Adults $7, children $3

Saturday, July 20

Riverport and District Firemen's Breakfast, 

7:30- 11:30 a.m., 

usual menu, $7 adults; $3 children 6- 12; children 5 and under free. 

Next breakfast August 3.

Community Events

Saturday, July 20
7 pm
Ami McKay reading from The Virgin Cure
More info here

Suppers

Saturday, July 20

CHICKEN BBQ,

Vogler's Cove Community Hall. 

3:30 p.m. until sold out. 

Rain or Shine. 

Adults, $8; Children 5-12, $4; under 5 free.

Sunday, July 21

Annual Buffet Salad Supper,

Hemford fire hall. 

Starting at 4 p.m. 

Wide variety of salads, ham, turkey salad, pepperoni and roast beef. And for dessert, fruit salad and cake. 

Adults $10, children (6-12) $3, under 5 free. 

Proceeds for the Hemford and District fire dept.

Wed., July 24

Seafood Chowder Supper,

Petite Riviere fire hall

4- 6:30 p.m. . 

Seafood chowder $12; corn chowder or vegetable soup $7; under 5 free. 

Homemade rolls and cakes with ice cream.

Newfoundland: Green Point Landscape

Green Point, NL

June 21, 2013

I'm slowly realizing it's hard to take a bad shot at Gros Morne National Park...or maybe I got lucky?  Green Gardens can be seen in the distance.....