Lower Rose Bay: American Mountain Ash

 Lower Rose Bay, NS

Sept. 7, 2013

 Lower Rose Bay, NS

Sept. 7, 2013

Another gorgeous specimen of American Mountain Ash, spotted on my way home. ^_^

Mother of Mountain Ash (American)

 Kingsburg, NS

Sept. 7, 2013

 Kingsburg, NS

Sept. 7, 2013

Not sure if it's a Rose Bay/Kingsburg thang, but there are tons of gorgeous American Mountain Ash trees showing off their red berries right now.  I have started to photograph my faves.  Stay tuned for more in the days/weeks to come!

If this piques your interest in the trees around you, check out this handy guide to identifying trees of the Acadian Forest.

What's on this weekend? ERRYDING!!!!!

Holy smokes, what a weekend!!!  It seems like every community has something on.  Careful planning could allow for a weekend of meals and no dishes. ^_^

I'm hoping to check out the 30th Annual Heritage Blueberry Supper.  I need some sauerkraut salad in my belly!

If you get a chance, take a drive to a beach and stick your toes in the water.  The ocean temps this week have been cool, but pleasant (~18 C), hopefully this warm water trend continues into September, but you never know.....

Get out there and have a great weekend everyone!  

Breakfasts

Saturday, September 7,
Pinehurst Hall, 

 7- 11 a.m. 

Adults $7; 5-12 $3; under 5 free.

September 7, 

Country Breakfast. 

Chester Basin Fire Hall. 

7:30-10:30 a.m., 

Various menu selections.

September 7, Saturday, 

Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall. 

7- 11 a.m. 

Adults $7; children (5-12) $3.50. Everyone welcome.

September 7, 

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

September 7 

Tri District Fire Rescue Firefighter's Breakfast 

Station 3, Chelsea, NS
7:30- 10:30 a.m. 

Adults $7, 5-12 $3.50, under 5 free. 

Proceeds for Fire Department.

Community Events

Saturday, September 7,

Lake Centre/ New Cumberland Horse/ Ox Pull and Fun Day,  

Lake Centre/ New Cumberland Hall

Pulls starts 12:30. Canteen. Flea Market, 93. (Tables $5, call 543-4260, 543-9612) 

Corn Chowder Supper, 

4-6 p.m., 

Adults $6; 12 and under $3; under 5 free. 

Rain date Sunday, September 8.

Sept. 7
30th Annual Heritage Blueberry Festival
Parkdale/Maplewood Community Museum Hall
#3005 Barss Corner Rd. Maplewood, NS
Meals served 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Lunenburg Sausage & Pudding, Sauerkraut, Solomon Gundy,Smeltz Potatoes, Hodgepodge, Blueberry Grunt, Pie, Ice Cream and more!
Adults: $12, children (ages 5-12): $6, under 5: free
Food, music, crafts and mini market!
Info: 644-2893

September 7, 

Maggie's Playground Penny Auction and BBQ, 

Voglers Cove hall, 

11- 2.

Suppers

Saturday, September 7,

Annual Fall Supper and Silent Auction, 

Middlewood United Church Hall,  

4 - 6 p.m. 

Menu: Ham, baked beans, scallop potatoes, various salads, brown bread, rolls, pies, tea/coffee. 

Adults $10, children $5 (6-12).

September 8, Sunday, 

Fish & Chip Supper, 

Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall. 

Take-outs available 12- 3 p.m. 

Supper 12- 6 p.m. 

1 piece fish & chips $7; 2 piece fish & chips $10. 

Assorted cakes for dessert. 

Proceeds for new fire hall.

Supper, Sunday, September 8, 

Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. 

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

Roast Pork with Apple Sauce, vegetables, potatoes, dessert, tea/ coffee. 

Adults $11; 5-12 $5.50; under 5 $2.50. 

Call 689-2612 for information.

You know you're 'up home' when....

Colpton, NS

Aug. 31, 2013

Spotted at the intersection of Hwy. 325 and 208.  All roads lead to brake burn country.

How cold is that ocean?

A refreshing 17/18 C at Hirtle's Beach this evening.  

TRUNKABLE!!!!

Welcome to Ninevah

Ninevah, NS

Aug.31, 2013

While we're on a bit of a brake burn kick, here's a fresh strip of burnt rubber from 'up home'.

This shot is about as Lunenburg County as it gets...those familiar with the location will understand what I'm talking about.  

Burnouts in reverse, why didn't I think of this?!?

It's a lazy, rainy Monday...time to re-post a neat video showing 
backwards burnouts slowed down...sure wish I had thought of it first!
Found via Jalopnik.