Monthly Archives: August 2009

All things Canadian

Another guest entry from cousin San. Another summer in the Maritimes is about to end.  On my way to Ontario then home to Tucson, AZ.  I find myself reflecting on the joys north of the border.  I am a dual … Continue reading

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They certainly love their Mam

Thursday evening I had the pleasure of dining with my grandson Addison and my “love to go shopping with you” granddaughter Sarah.   We ate at McGinnis Landing in Fredericton.   The food was good and plentiful but the seating service left … Continue reading

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Home again

We have all been traveling this week.  I’m back from a visit to Fredericton to finish “to school” shopping with my eldest granddaughter, my DH is back from Cape Breton and cousin San is back from a visit to Dartmouth.  … Continue reading

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What more is there to say?

At this moment there are six billion, four hundred and seventy one million, eight hundred & eighteen thousand, six hundred and seventy one people in the world. Some are running scared. Some are coming home. Some tell lies to make it through the day. … Continue reading

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Dulse

Long considered a source of vitamins and minerals by Maritimers, dulse are just down right tasty.  Any one who grew up next to the ocean,  has memories of drying dulse next to a bonfire while cooking a can of periwinkles.  … Continue reading

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Saturday’s food fest

Now that Hurricane Bill is out to sea, we can all breath a little easier.   My DH survived the storm in Cape Breton, but nearly passed out due to the boredom.  High winds equals no power  equals no internet. Although … Continue reading

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Maritimers are troopers

When there is a hurricane warning in Florida, people board up their windows and head inland.  In the Maritimes, we grab the family and head to the beach to watch the waves.   Despite numerous warnings since early yesterday, people are … Continue reading

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Calm before the storm

The temperature today is 30 degrees with 98% humidity as the Maritime provinces await the arrival of Hurricane Bill.    Once again it is just too darn hot to think let alone post anything intelligent. This is the first photo … Continue reading

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Meaghan and macrame

What do you do when you want a hammock swing?  If you’re talented like my grand daughter Meaghan you simply make one.   Meaghan has added yet another skill to her long list of talents which include writing, photography, candle making, … Continue reading

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The end of summer

For the past few weeks the evenings are getting shorter and the darkness of the morning lingers a bit longer.  Our garden is bursting with cucumbers, beans, peas, carrots and lettuce.  Supper is easy to prepare when your “store” is … Continue reading

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