You know you're 'up home' when....

Colpton, NS

Aug. 31, 2013

Spotted at the intersection of Hwy. 325 and 208.  All roads lead to brake burn country.

How cold is that ocean?

A refreshing 17/18 C at Hirtle's Beach this evening.  

TRUNKABLE!!!!

Welcome to Ninevah

Ninevah, NS

Aug.31, 2013

While we're on a bit of a brake burn kick, here's a fresh strip of burnt rubber from 'up home'.

This shot is about as Lunenburg County as it gets...those familiar with the location will understand what I'm talking about.  

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.

What's on this weekend?

A small number of events this long weekend.  

A trip to Ross farm might be fun if you and your kin are interested in wood punching, quill pen writing, taffy pulling, candle dipping , cow milking, and blacksmithing.

Have a great and safe long weekend everyone!

Breakfasts

August 31, 

Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg, 

7:30-11:30 a.m. 

Adults $8; ages 5-12, $4. 

Takeout available for pick-up $8.50. 634-4215

Community Events

August 31, 

WALDEN SUMMER BASH 

3- 10 p.m. 

Games of Chance, Auction, Bake Table, Bingo, Canteen, Live Entertainment, Yard Sale and Food Pit. 

For more information contact Richard at 644-3460 or walden.firedepartment@gmail.com

Aug 31 - Sept. 2

Ross Farm Family Participation Days

Info on Ross Farm's site

Ross Farm Museum Hops to It

A couple views of the delicious hop vines growing at Ross Farm Museum:

Ross Farm Museum

Ross Farm, NS

Aug. 25, 2013

Ross Farm Museum

Ross Farm, NS

Aug. 25, 2013

Check out this *.pdf on Garrison's site (takes a while to load, be patient) which describes how these hops make their way into Garrison's Hopyard Pale Ale which features wet (fresh) hops grown right here on the South Shore.

This article is interesting and so is the comment thread.

I'm loving the craft brewing activity in Nova Scotia.  From Boxing Rock in Shelburne to Bridge Brewing in Halifax it seems like every time you turn around, another great micro brewery pops up.  Long may this tradition continue!!! 

10th Annual Maritime Hand Mowing Championships

The 10th annual Maritime Hand Mowing Championships were held at Ross Farm last weekend and what a glorious weekend it was!  Saturday's events included scythe sharpening and peening workshops as well lots of hand mowing tips and tricks.

Sunday was the main event, with novice classes competing in the morning and the well attended open class in the afternoon.  Before the afternoon festivities, there was an excellent and delicious lunch on offer.  If I heard correctly, this is a Yorkshire pig, which was roasted whole over a propane/charcoal mix.  The pork rinds/cracklin's were amazing.

Roast Pig BBQ!!!

Competitors were judged on 4 criteria:  Time to mow strip, width of swath taken, height of stubble (lower is better) and evenness of stubble height across the swath.

The wind was sporadic which made for a sweaty and hot afternoon.  18 people competed in the open class before a decent sized crowd of ~50 onlookers.  I was surprised I did not hear the phrase, "ready, set, MOW" all afternoon. Was I the only one uttering that phrase to myself?

I wish I had taken a break from the action to see the resident cooper in action, but that will have to wait for another visit to Ross Farm.

I hope you enjoy my captures from the afternoon.  Check out Ross Farm's events page for upcoming activities.  This weekend's family participation days look like a lot of fun for young and not-so-young folks.

A couple young whippersnappers check out a human whipper snipper.

Attendees and competitors taking in the action.

Ross Farm Wheat.  To paraphrase W.P. Kinsella , if you grow it, they will come.

A judge watches a competitor reach the end of his strip.

A wide swath!

DvL publisher and founder, Dirk Van Loon (left), chats with competitors.