The dandelions are taking over

I'm cool with that, especially when they grow beside big, blue blocks of colour!

Birding: Great Egret

Last weekend, I spotted this Great Egret hanging out in Romkey Pond (just behind Hirtle's Beach).  It did not move much that afternoon.  I guess it found a good fishing spot and was content to stay put and fill its belly.  These are a rare sight in this part of the world.  


I wish I had set up my tripod to get some clearer shots, this one was shot from the car with me leaning over the passenger seat to shoot out the window.  

Big 'ole Forsythia

I marvel at this massive forsythia bush on my daily commute.  Unfortunately, I didn't catch the blossoms at their peak.  I included the shed in the shot to give a sense of the sheer size of this roadside shrub.  Not your average forsythia, that's for sure!

In case you live under a rock and don't talk to your mom that often...this Sunday is Mother's Day (you already sent her a card, RIGHT?!?).  There are a couple of options on Sunday, if that's how you roll....the suppers at the Forties hall won't leave you hungry!

The Daffodil Tea in Petite is always great, reports say the same about the breakfasts held at the Lunenburg United Church hall.

Have a great weekend everybody, and don't forget to call yer ma'!

Breakfasts

May 12 

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, May 12 

Central United Church Hall, Lincoln Street, Lunenburg,

7:30- 11:30 a.m. 

Menu: Eggs, bacon, sausages, balogna, hash browns, beans, toast, juice, tea and coffee. Takeouts available. 

Adults $7, children 6- 12 $3.50, under 6 free.  

There will also be a Bake Sale Table. 

Start your Saturday off right with a delicious breakfast and some sociable fellowship. 

Saturday May 12 

Pancake Breakfast

Bridgewater fire hall

7:30- 11 a.m.,

Includes: pancakes, bacon or sausage, tea, coffee, juice. 

$6. 

Support First Steps Early Intervention a home based program for young children with developmental challenges.

May 13. 

Mother's Day Breakfast. 

Chelsea Fire Hall, 

7:30- 11 a.m. 

Adults $7, children $3.50, 5 and under free.

May 13 

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch,

Chester Basin Legion. 

12:30-2:30, 

Tickets, by May 8, 275-2577

Teas/Luncheons

May 12 

Springtime Luncheon and Sale,

Bridgewater United Church, 87 Hillcrest Street. 

11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Craft & plant table, trinkets & treasures table, Wee Wisdom Cookie Sale. 

Adults $8, children $4.

Saturday, May 12, 

Daffodil Tea and Sale, 

Wesley United Church, Petite Riviere, 

2-4 p.m. 

Bake, plant and white elephant tables. Silent auction. 

Menu of sandwiches and little cakes. 

Adults $8; children $4; under 5 free. Proceeds for UCW.

Suppers

Sunday, May 13 

Mother's Day Supper.

Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross.

4:30- 6 p.m. Doors open at 4, serving starts 4:30. 

Chicken, potatoes, vegetables, dessert, tea, coffee. 

Adults $10, 5- 12 $5, under 5 $2.50. 

Call 902-689-2612 for information. 

Blossoms....blossoms everywhere!

Gorgeous azaleas abound everywhere in Lunenburg County these days.  Last weekend, I spotted these shrubs  in full bloom, lining the driveway to the Bayport Cemetery.  You can see shadbush trees blossoms in the background.  


Shadbush are aptly named, since their blooms coincide with the annual shad fish run.  Shadbush (aka serviceberry, wild pear and its latin name; Amelanchier) fit in to that weird category of 'shrubs that can grow to the size of trees'.  


Shadbush are blooming everywhere right now, they are pretty easy to spot.  If you see small white blossoms (5 petals) on shrubs/trees in the woods right now, they are likely shadbush.  A beautiful counterpoint to the electric, lime green of new buds and leaves.  Stay tuned for shots of this new growth, set against the grey/brown of trees that have yet to unfurl their lovely leaves....

A beautiful day in the neighbourhood

I had to act quickly to get a shot of this local fisher returning to the wharf.  I didn't realize that I'd captured the nice 'c' shape of his boat's path towards home.  Spotted in Lower Rose Bay, or whatever this place is actually called.  >_<

What's on this weekend? Roast Turkey! Fish 'n' Chips! Spring Tea! Breakfast!!!

It's a hot turkey dinner battle royalle this weekend.  


Head on up to Canaan to the little red school house or swing on down to the coast for the Rose Bay supper.  Both suppers are great.  Lots of choices for breakfasts, suppers and even a tea this weekend.  Find one near you and support your local community groups!


Breakfasts

May 5, Saturday. 
Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall, 
7- 11 a.m. 
Adults $6, children 5- 12 $3,


Saturday, May 5
Pinehurst hall, 
7 - 11 a.m. 
Proceeds for the hall.


May 5, 
Country Breakfast
Chester Basin fire hall
7:30-10:30 a.m., . 
Various menu selections.


May 5
Bridgewater Masonic Society Breakfast, 216 North Street. 
7:45- 10:30 a.m. 
Eggs benny, eggs and bologna.
Adults $7, children 5 to 12 $4.50, under 5 free.


Teas/Luncheons


Saturday, May 5
Spring Tea. All Saints Lutheran Church, Newcombville, 
11 a.m.- 1 p.m. 
Adults $6, under 12 $3, under 5 free. Assorted desserts., Bake table. 

Suppers


Saturday, May 5, 
Hot Turkey Supper. 
Little Red School, Canaan. 
3:30- 6 p.m., 
Adults $10, 5- 12 $5, under 5 free. 
Bake table available.


Saturday, May 5
Roast Turkey Dinner,
Trinity United Church, Rose Bay, 
4:30- 6:30 p.m., 
Adults $12, children $6, under 5 free, 
Take-outs available, call 766-4752.


May 6, 
Fish and Chip Supper. 
Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall, 
1- 3 p.m. 
Supper 3- 6 p.m. 
2-piece fish and chips $10, 1-piece fish and chips $5. Assorted cakes for dessert. 
Takeouts available 
Proceeds for new fire hall.