Thursday, 21 November 2013

Newfoundland: Trout River Pond

Trout River Pond
Gros Morne National Park
Trout River, NL
June 17, 2013

If Google Maps is to be believed, 'technically' the body of water in the foreground is Trout River Small Pond.  If you are thinking, "that's a lake, not a pond!", welcome to Newfoundland.  Where lakes are ponds and ponds are.....I have no idea.

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Friday, 15 November 2013

Newfoundland: The Tablelands

Gros Morne National Park
Woody Point, NL
June 16, 2013

I'm in a Gros Morne state of mind these days so here's another shot from this summer's trip to the rock. I'm surprised I've not posted more shots from The Tablelands, this is only the start.

This boardwalk is one of the 'official' walks into the tablelands, though you can ramble anywhere you want to if you so desire.  I hear that this bowl is a magnet for backcountry snow lovers, packing boards and skis for a rip down the slopes.

Nothing says ultramafic rock like the peridotite found in the tablelands.  One must experience this place first hand to truly get a sense of how other worldy this landscape looks and feels.  


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? ;-)