Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Newfoundland: The Road to Tickle Point

Tickle Point
St. Paul's, NL
June 20, 2013

It seems like such a long time since we walked out this rocky road to scope out the fishing shacks of Tickle Point.  You can see a bank of fog lurking in the distance, it disappeared as quickly as it arrived.  Thick and grey.

Friday, 8 November 2013

What's on this weekend? Christmas Teas! Breakfasts, of course! Roast Beefs! Turkey! White elephants!!!

Another weekend packed with choices.  If you get a chance to frequent a Christmas Tea, I recommend them.  No better way to get in the mood for the season than tiny sammiches, egg salad and squares.  Oh, and I'm sure plenty of cute decorations too!

Breakfasts

November 9
Hebbs Cross Fire Department, 
7- 11 a.m. 
Homemade baked beans, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, toast, tea, coffee, juice.
Price $7, children $3.

Saturday, November 9, 
St. Martin's Anglican Church Hall, Martin's River.
7- 11 a.m.,  
Scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash browns, baked beans, bacon, sausage, toast, tea, coffee, juice. 
Adults $7, children 5- 12 $3, under 5 free. 
Proceeds: St. Martin's Church

Teas/luncheons

Saturday, November 9,
Christmas Tea. 
All Saints Lutheran Church, Newcombville,  
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
White elephant, craft and bake table. 
Adults $7, under 12 $2, under 5 free.

Thursday,, November 14, 
St. Joseph's Christmas Luncheon. 
St. Joseph's Parish Centre, 100 Queen Street, Bridgewater. 
11 a.m.- 1 p.m. 
Variety of delicious homemade soups and sandwiches.  Choice of desserts from fancy sweets to fresh fruit salads, tea and/ or coffee. 
Price $10. 
White elephant and craft tables with a Christmas Basket Raffle.

Suppers

November 11,
Remembrance Day Banquet Roast Beef Dinner
Lunenburg Legion Branch #23  
6 p.m. 
$12.50/ person. Members and guests welcome. 
Tickets may be picked up at Legion bar. Phone 634-4215

November 9, 
Roast Beef Supper, 
United Baptist Church, Mahone Bay. 
4:30 - 6:30, 
Mashed potato, turnip, carrots, peas, gravy, coleslaw, pickles, rolls, tea, coffee, juice. Cake for dessert. Adults $12; children 5-12 $6; under 5 free. 
Books, fancy work and bake tables.

Saturday, November 9,
Turkey Supper, 
Epworth United Church, New Germany,  
4- 6 p.m. 
Adults $12, children under 12 $5 and under 5 Free.

Tuesday, 5 November 2013

The Big Ex: Musik Express

The Big Ex
Bridgewater, NS
July 26, 2013

Colourful ride lit up at night?  Check.
Over sized toy in hand of onlooker?  Check.  
Carnie yelling, "Do you want to go FASTER?!?".  Check.  
Kids full of carnie food on the verge of puking?  Check.  

Just another night at the Ex.

Monday, 4 November 2013

The Big Ex: Ox Pull Spectators

The Big Ex
Bridgewater, NS
July 26, 2013

A mix of gents taking in the ox pull competition at the 2013 Big Ex.  Mr. Lunenburg County is in this shot, can you spot him? ;-)

Friday, 1 November 2013

What's on this weekend? Breakfasts, roast beef, turkey, corned beef & cabbage and PIE!

Another weekend packed with grub options.  Take your pick and do your best to stay dry, wet weekend com'n!

Breakfasts

Saturday, November 2,
Pinehurst Hall,  
7-11 a.m.

November 2,
Country Breakfast.  
Chester Basin Fire Hall. 
7:30-10:30 a.m., 
Various menu selections.

November 2,
St. Norbert's Parish Big Breakfast 
Central United Church Hall, Lincoln Street, Lunenburg. 
7:30- 11:30 a.m. 
Eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, toast and pancakes with juice, coffee and tea. 
Adults $8, children under 12, $3.50

Suppers

November 2, 
Italian Night Dinner, 
Mahone Bay Legion, 
4:30 - 7 p.m. 
Advance tickets $10, Mahone Bay post office or phone Cathy 624-8723.

Sunday, November 3, 
Roast Beef Supper, 
East Port Medway community hall, 
4-6 p.m. 
Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, under 5 free. 
Take-outs available. Gluten free.

Sunday, November 3, 
St. Andrew's Anglican Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, 
noon- 2 p.m. 
West Northfield Community Centre, 227 Feeners Corner Road. 
Adults $12; under 12 $2.

Wednesday, November 6 
Turkey Dinner with Pie
Trinity United Church, Rose Bay,
4:30- 6:30 p.m.),  
$12 Adults; $6 Children; under 5 free, 
Takeouts, call 766-4752 or 766-4398.

Thursday, 31 October 2013

The Big Ex: The Truth Hurts (especially if you're dead)

4-H Barn
The Big Ex
Bridgewater, NS
July 26, 2013

This was one of my favourite 4-H projects on display at this year's Big Ex.  I see that the judges agreed.  

Wednesday, 30 October 2013

The Big Ex: What are YOU Lookin' At?

The Big Ex Poultry Barn
Bridgewater, NS
July 26, 2013

Yikes, I didn't recall getting the look I received from this bird at the time.  Looking at it now, I think I'm lucky I didn't get pecked through the cage!  

I love the markings on this bird's plumage.  I wish I had taken a picture of its breed/name.  I'm going to guess it's a Wyandotte.  Feel free to correct me.