This day involved a very stinky layer of tar being applied to the roof, eww.
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
What's old is new again
This day involved a very stinky layer of tar being applied to the roof, eww.
Monday, 11 April 2011
Middlewood United Church Spring Luncheon and Silent Auction Review
Saturday March 26th
Middlewood, NS
You know winter is coming to an end, when crocuses start peeking up out of the soil...and the community fundraisers are more frequent.
It was a sunny and windy Saturday morning as we struck out across the Lahave ferry towards Middlewood. I had an idea where I was going...or so I thought.
When I reached the 103, I made a wrong turn, turned around and stopped at the Italy Cross and Middlewood Fire Hall to ask for directions. The truck bays smelled of old beer bottles as a jolly crew of volunteers were sorting beverage containers from their bottle drive.
I waited 'till I made eye contact with someone and then asked for help. The conversation went something like this:
"Where is the Middlewood hall?"
"This is the Middlewood hall."
"Uh, sorry, the Middlewood church hall? There's a luncheon happening there today?"
"Oh, you mean the Middlewood United church hall, yes...the luncheon is happening from 11-1 pm, just a couple miles down the road on your right."
We certainly asked the right people for directions. Moments later, we arrived at the Middlewood United church.
It took a couple attempts before we found the correct entrance, soon enough we were in this cute, small church hall. Like many churches in the area, the hall and worship space are connected to each other. We entered the hall, paid up and started to look over the items at the silent auction.
As luck would have it, we ran in to the parents of one of my co-workers. They were just arriving as well so we sat together and started chatting. There wasn't much time to chat before the delectable platter of sandwiches arrived:
Turkey salad, seafood salad, ham and cheese, devilled ham...this luncheon had all the 'greatest hits' of the church luncheon universe. As we tucked in to our plates of delish, the devilled eggs arrived and were greeted with open arms (and mouths). So far so good, all the food was excellent!
Another server arrived with a plate of buttered raisin bread, I took a piece to be polite, but I never did eat it.... The ladies serving us were on a mission, to get us fed! We greeted yet another platter of sandwiches to our table and all selected our favourites. Eventually, we started to slow down.
Time for dessert:
I LOVE the cursive handwriting on the blackboard. My teachers tried and tried to teach me to write like that, I don't think I ever did get the hang of it. Definitely a dying art in the age of the paperless office...
All the pies were made from scratch, no complaints at our table! The coconut cream pie looked amazing, as did the french apple pie. I selected my fave, pumpkin pie. As an after thought, our server suggested:
"Would you like some ice cream with that?"
"Yes, please." I replied sheepishly. An excellent addition to my delicious piece of pie.
My tea order got a little mixed up, it tasted like a mix of tea and coffee, a minor blemish on an otherwise splendid outting to Middlewood.
Man, I could go for some tiny sammies right about now....
Middlewood, NS
You know winter is coming to an end, when crocuses start peeking up out of the soil...and the community fundraisers are more frequent.
It was a sunny and windy Saturday morning as we struck out across the Lahave ferry towards Middlewood. I had an idea where I was going...or so I thought.
When I reached the 103, I made a wrong turn, turned around and stopped at the Italy Cross and Middlewood Fire Hall to ask for directions. The truck bays smelled of old beer bottles as a jolly crew of volunteers were sorting beverage containers from their bottle drive.
I waited 'till I made eye contact with someone and then asked for help. The conversation went something like this:
"Where is the Middlewood hall?"
"This is the Middlewood hall."
"Uh, sorry, the Middlewood church hall? There's a luncheon happening there today?"
"Oh, you mean the Middlewood United church hall, yes...the luncheon is happening from 11-1 pm, just a couple miles down the road on your right."
We certainly asked the right people for directions. Moments later, we arrived at the Middlewood United church.
It took a couple attempts before we found the correct entrance, soon enough we were in this cute, small church hall. Like many churches in the area, the hall and worship space are connected to each other. We entered the hall, paid up and started to look over the items at the silent auction.
As luck would have it, we ran in to the parents of one of my co-workers. They were just arriving as well so we sat together and started chatting. There wasn't much time to chat before the delectable platter of sandwiches arrived:
Turkey salad, seafood salad, ham and cheese, devilled ham...this luncheon had all the 'greatest hits' of the church luncheon universe. As we tucked in to our plates of delish, the devilled eggs arrived and were greeted with open arms (and mouths). So far so good, all the food was excellent!
Another server arrived with a plate of buttered raisin bread, I took a piece to be polite, but I never did eat it.... The ladies serving us were on a mission, to get us fed! We greeted yet another platter of sandwiches to our table and all selected our favourites. Eventually, we started to slow down.
Time for dessert:
I LOVE the cursive handwriting on the blackboard. My teachers tried and tried to teach me to write like that, I don't think I ever did get the hang of it. Definitely a dying art in the age of the paperless office...
All the pies were made from scratch, no complaints at our table! The coconut cream pie looked amazing, as did the french apple pie. I selected my fave, pumpkin pie. As an after thought, our server suggested:
"Would you like some ice cream with that?"
"Yes, please." I replied sheepishly. An excellent addition to my delicious piece of pie.
My tea order got a little mixed up, it tasted like a mix of tea and coffee, a minor blemish on an otherwise splendid outting to Middlewood.
Man, I could go for some tiny sammies right about now....
Friday, 8 April 2011
What's on this weekend? ERRYDING!!
Wow, I feel myself getting fat just reading all the good grub on offer this weekend.
Here's a write-up of a previous Spring Brunch at Wesley United, definitely worth checking out.
The advert for the First South Variety Supper is sparse, the selection of food there is not; check it out. Show up early and be prepared for a good 30-40 minute wait. Luckily, there are lots of pews to park your tookus while you wait..and salivate.
Breakfasts
April 9,
Hebbs Cross fire dept.,
7-11 a.m.
Adults $6; children 5 and up $3.
April 9,
Andrew's Presbyterian Church at the hall, 114 Fox St., Lunenburg.
7:30-11:30 a.m. St.
The full breakfast menu as usual.
Adults $6, children (6-12) $3, 5 and under free.
April 9th
New Ross Legion
8am till 11am.
Eggs, bacon , sausage, pancakes,beans and toast plus juice , tea and coffee
$8.00 for adults, $4.00 children age 5 to 12 and children under 5 eat free!!
Teas/Luncheons
April 9,
Spring Brunch and Sale,
Wesley United Church hall, Petite Riviere.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Menu of quiche, salad, desserts. Bake table, crafts, silent auction.
$8.
Sponsored by St. Andrew's Church, Crousetown.
Suppers
April 9,
Ham, Beans & Scalloped Potato Supper, Cakes for dessert.
St. Luke's church hall, 12713 Rhodes Corner, Hwy 3.
4-6:30 p.m.,
Adults $10, 5-12 years $5 and under 5 free.
Fundraiser for Silver & Mulock Cemeteries.
April 10,
Variety Supper,
Grace Lutheran Church, First South,
4- 6 p.m. Adults, $10, youth, $5, under 5 free.
April 10,
Supper,
Forties community centre sponsored by the Brothern of Norwood Lodge #135.
4-6 p.m.
Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Casseroles, Dessert.
Adults $8; children 6-12 $4; 5 and under free.
Entertainment and auction.
Proceeds will be used for their special needs programs.
Here's a write-up of a previous Spring Brunch at Wesley United, definitely worth checking out.
The advert for the First South Variety Supper is sparse, the selection of food there is not; check it out. Show up early and be prepared for a good 30-40 minute wait. Luckily, there are lots of pews to park your tookus while you wait..and salivate.
Breakfasts
April 9,
Hebbs Cross fire dept.,
7-11 a.m.
Adults $6; children 5 and up $3.
April 9,
Andrew's Presbyterian Church at the hall, 114 Fox St., Lunenburg.
7:30-11:30 a.m. St.
The full breakfast menu as usual.
Adults $6, children (6-12) $3, 5 and under free.
April 9th
New Ross Legion
8am till 11am.
Eggs, bacon , sausage, pancakes,beans and toast plus juice , tea and coffee
$8.00 for adults, $4.00 children age 5 to 12 and children under 5 eat free!!
Teas/Luncheons
April 9,
Spring Brunch and Sale,
Wesley United Church hall, Petite Riviere.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Menu of quiche, salad, desserts. Bake table, crafts, silent auction.
$8.
Sponsored by St. Andrew's Church, Crousetown.
Suppers
April 9,
Ham, Beans & Scalloped Potato Supper, Cakes for dessert.
St. Luke's church hall, 12713 Rhodes Corner, Hwy 3.
4-6:30 p.m.,
Adults $10, 5-12 years $5 and under 5 free.
Fundraiser for Silver & Mulock Cemeteries.
April 10,
Variety Supper,
Grace Lutheran Church, First South,
4- 6 p.m. Adults, $10, youth, $5, under 5 free.
April 10,
Supper,
Forties community centre sponsored by the Brothern of Norwood Lodge #135.
4-6 p.m.
Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Casseroles, Dessert.
Adults $8; children 6-12 $4; 5 and under free.
Entertainment and auction.
Proceeds will be used for their special needs programs.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Pumpin' some iron
A construction worker steadies a truss in late February, at the Lunenburg Academy site.
This picture makes me think of this old joke:
How many body builders does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
3.
One to screw in the bulb, two to say, "yer HUGE dude, yer HUGE!"
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Smiley, frownie auto parts
I noticed these shadows on the NAPA building a while back, finally caught 'em in the act!
Monday, 4 April 2011
Orca 2, you are cleared for landing
After numerous attempts, I finally got a shot of a chickadee coming in for a meal at the bird feeder.
Friday, 1 April 2011
What's on this weekend? Eggs 'n' Bacon!!
This weekend, it's time to geeeeet crackin'! Several breakfasts on offer, heck there's even a spring tea in the mix too
Breakfasts
April 2, Saturday,
Italy Cross, Middlewood and district fire hall,
7-11 a.m.
Everyone welcome.
April 2,
Easter Breakfast,
Pinehurst Hall,
7-11 a.m.
April 2,
Country Breakfast.
Chester Basin Fire Hall.
7:30-10:30 a.m.,
Various menu selections.
April 2,
Porridge for Parkinson's Benefit
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, Bridgewater
8-11 am
Menu: Steel-cut Rolled Oat Porridge, Variety of dry cereals, Juice/Toast/Jam, Muffins, Fruit Salad, Tea/Coffee.
Live entertainment.
Door prizes. Emcee - Don Downe.
Free-will offering. Everyone welcome
Saturday April 2nd
Brunch!
Centre scolaire de la Rive-Sud, 20 chemin Petite Evangeline, Hwy 10, Cookville.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Adults - $8.00; under 12 years old - $5.00.
Thank you for supporting our class trip to Paris.
Teas/Luncheons
April 2,
Spring Tea and Chinese Auction.
Cornwall & District Fire Department, Middle Cornwall, NS
2 p.m.,
Breakfasts
April 2, Saturday,
Italy Cross, Middlewood and district fire hall,
7-11 a.m.
Everyone welcome.
April 2,
Easter Breakfast,
Pinehurst Hall,
7-11 a.m.
April 2,
Country Breakfast.
Chester Basin Fire Hall.
7:30-10:30 a.m.,
Various menu selections.
April 2,
Porridge for Parkinson's Benefit
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, Bridgewater
8-11 am
Menu: Steel-cut Rolled Oat Porridge, Variety of dry cereals, Juice/Toast/Jam, Muffins, Fruit Salad, Tea/Coffee.
Live entertainment.
Door prizes. Emcee - Don Downe.
Free-will offering. Everyone welcome
Saturday April 2nd
Brunch!
Centre scolaire de la Rive-Sud, 20 chemin Petite Evangeline, Hwy 10, Cookville.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Adults - $8.00; under 12 years old - $5.00.
Thank you for supporting our class trip to Paris.
Teas/Luncheons
April 2,
Spring Tea and Chinese Auction.
Cornwall & District Fire Department, Middle Cornwall, NS
2 p.m.,
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