Campfire - Don't Forget to Look Up

Thomas Raddal Provincial Park

Walk in sites group camp fire pit

East Port L'Hebert, NS

June 2, 2013

We had a big 'ole fire in the group fire pit that night, which cast this amazing warm light on the trees above us.

Campfire Glow

Thomas Raddal Provincial Park

Walk in site group fire pit

East Port L'Hebert, NS

June 1, 2013

I love the blue glow in the sky at dusk, contrasted with the warm orange glow of the campfire.

Broad Cove brake burn

Broad Cove, NS

June 9, 2013

It's been a long time since I've taken a shot of a brake burn!  For those hankering for a return to the blog's roots, feast your eyes on this strip.

What's on this weekend? Eggs 'n' bacon! High tea! Chicken bbq!

High tea in Vogler's Cove on Sunday? Yes please!  Hebb's Cross and St. Martin's have your breakfast needs covered Saturday morning.  Head 'up country' on Saturday for some chicken bbq in North Brookfield, hopefully the rain doesn't spoil their fun.

Breakfasts

June 8

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, June 8

St. Martin's Anglican Church Hall, Martin's River

7- 11:30 a.m. 

Menu: Scrambled eggs, pancakes, baked beans, hash browns, bacon or sausage, toast, tea, coffee or juice. Adults $7; 5-12 $3; under 5 free. 

Proceeds for church maintenance.

Teas/Luncheons

Sunday, June 9

Maggie's English High Tea,

Voglers Cove Hall

2 p.m.,

Sandwiches, mini quiche, sweets. Prizes. 

Adults $7, children 5-12 $5, under 5 free. 

Reserve seats: phone 677-2165, 677-2045

Suppers

Saturday, June 8

Annual North Brookfield Pastorate Chicken Barbecue 

North Brookfield community hall

4:30 6:30 p.m.,

Take-outs are available. Proceeds for church purposes.

Upper Kingsburg: Sights like this never get old

Upper Kingsburg, NS

June 1, 2013

A typical day in the burg of kings....deer crossing the road, while a tall ship is moored in Rose Bay.

The tall ship is the Norwegian vessel Sorlandet, which has been home to the Class Afloat students.  It is the oldest full rigged ship in the world still in operation!  Interested in learning how to sail on a tall ship? Check out this press release for more info.

Thomas Raddal - Walk in Sites: Group Campfire Pit

Thomas Raddal Provincial Park

East Port L'Hebert, NS

June 1, 2013

I am smitten with the walk in tent sites at this park.  Especially because they have a group campfire pit surrounded by benches!  

Here's a shot I snapped from my campsite, looking back at the warm glow from the fire...

What's On This Weekend? Morning food.....and a roast beef supper!

Lots of morning meals to consider this weekend, enjoy the warm weather this weekend!

Breakfasts

Saturday, June 1

Pinehurst hall,

7 - 11 a.m. 

$7 per person.

June 1

Country Breakfast.

Chester Basin Fire Hall

7:30-10:30 a.m.,

Various menu selections.

June 1,

Italy Cross, Middlewood and District Fire Hall. 

6- 11 am. 

Adults $7; children (512) $3.50. 

Everyone welcome.

June 1, 

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 $7, children under 12, $3.50

Suppers

Saturday, June 1

Roast Beef Supper,

District #1 Blandford community centre, 

4:30- 6 p.m. 

Adults $12, children $5, under 5 years free. 

Also bake table and new-to-you table. Proceeds to St. Barnabas Guild.