Happy New Year

Eleven days into 2015.  Is it too late to wish everyone a Happy New Year?

When the blog is slow, life is busy.  It appears I haven't posted anything since July!   I guess I had a busy summer.  

The summer certainly did seem to fly by.  The cottages were booked, festivals were happening and we went to the beach as much as we could.

kite flying at twilight

We took a family trip on the Nova Star Ferry to Portland.  From there we traveled on to Boston and New York City to soak in a bit of BIG CITY culture.

New York Skyline from the Staten Island Ferry

It was Wonderful!

For me, one of the highlights was a trip to MoMA where were were lucky enough to see a couple of my favourite paintings: Broadway Boogie-Woogie by Piet Mondrian and Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh.

Of course, a visit to New York is not complete without a visit to the Central Park Zoo.

and a giant New York pretzel.

Fall sailed on by with more festivals: the 14th annual Whirligig and Weathervane Festival was in the last week of September and Sandy Lane sponsored a new Festival: the first Shelburne Film Expo. Both events were a blast.  

Fall turned into Winter and with that came Christmas and a much needed break.  We spent days and days just relaxing!

2015 is going to be another busy year with lots of new things happening for Sandy Lane Vacation Rentals: 

a new web page, an improved reservation system, a new logo AND a new assistant! It's all good.

Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year.

May 2015 be kind to you.

Lockeport Celebrates Canada Day

The seaside community of Lockeport comes alive on Canada Day.  

 Folks from all the local communities gather to celebrate Canada's birthday. 

 Events include variety shows, concerts, parades, pet shows and dances.  

The ladies of the Anglican Church serve a Strawberry Shortcake Tea 

that is supposed to be divine.  I'll have to test that out.  

Also on the schedule is a pie eating contest, a seniors social, 

Duct Tape Boat races and a greased pole.  

I'm intrigued by the Greased Pole event.  

Contestants have to travel along a greased pole over water 

and retrieve a $100 bill at the other end.  

Its an event that requires skill, determination and audacity.

This picture was borrowed from the Coast Guard Newspaper article.  

I hope they don't mind.  My pictures did not turn out as well.  

So, if you find yourself on the South Shore on Canada Day, 

head over to Lockeport and join in the fun.

See you there! 

Happy Canada Day

Snowy Winter

When the blog is quiet, life is busy.

We have had an extraordinarily snowy December and January.  Its been a winter wonderland for all those who like winter weather and a snowy hell for all those who don't.  

I haven't see this much snow since 2004.

Thank goodness we have a snow blower!

 The Arctic Vortex came for a visit and delivered bone chilling temperatures of -23C.  

We stayed in those days.

On warmer days, we subscribed to the attitude "if you can't beat it join it".  

So we did...

building a snowman

Snow shoeing - don't I look sporty?

Even the most ardent winter haters have to admit it is pretty!

Icy harbour

Sunset over the harbour

 Here is a little something I worked on before Christmas -

Cardinal Ornaments for friends and family

 Happy New Year.

Thanks for stopping by!