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.

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? ;-)

What's on this weekend? Breakfasts, roast beef, turkey, corned beef & cabbage and PIE!

Another weekend packed with grub options.  Take your pick and do your best to stay dry, wet weekend com'n!

Breakfasts

Saturday, November 2,

Pinehurst Hall,  

7-11 a.m.

November 2,

Country Breakfast.  

Chester Basin Fire Hall. 

7:30-10:30 a.m., 

Various menu selections.

November 2,

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

Suppers

November 2, 

Italian Night Dinner, 

Mahone Bay Legion, 

4:30 - 7 p.m. 

Advance tickets $10, Mahone Bay post office or phone Cathy 624-8723.

Sunday, November 3, 

Roast Beef Supper, 

East Port Medway community hall, 

4-6 p.m. 

Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, under 5 free. 

Take-outs available. Gluten free.

Sunday, November 3, 

St. Andrew's Anglican Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, 

noon- 2 p.m. 

West Northfield Community Centre, 227 Feeners Corner Road. 

Adults $12; under 12 $2.

Wednesday, November 6 

Turkey Dinner with Pie

Trinity United Church, Rose Bay,

4:30- 6:30 p.m.),  

$12 Adults; $6 Children; under 5 free, 

Takeouts, call 766-4752 or 766-4398.

The Big Ex: The Truth Hurts (especially if you're dead)

4-H Barn

The Big Ex

Bridgewater, NS

July 26, 2013

This was one of my favourite 4-H projects on display at this year's Big Ex.  I see that the judges agreed.  

The Big Ex: What are YOU Lookin' At?

The Big Ex Poultry Barn

Bridgewater, NS

July 26, 2013

Yikes, I didn't recall getting the look I received from this bird at the time.  Looking at it now, I think I'm lucky I didn't get pecked through the cage!  

I love the markings on this bird's plumage.  I wish I had taken a picture of its breed/name.  I'm going to guess it's a Wyandotte.  Feel free to correct me. 

The Big Ex: Planet....something

Bridgewater, NS

July 26, 2013

'Nuff said.

Sappyfest 8: Shotgun Jimmie

Sappyfest 8

Sackville, NB

Aug.3, 2013

One of the highlights of this year's Sappyfest was Shotgun Jimmie's set.  If you see him playing in your area, do yourself a favour and check him out.  Great stage presence, consistently well crafted lyrics, he's a solid live performer.  He did not disappoint that night!  Here's hoping that Sappyfest comes back next summer, fingers crossed!