We haven’t had rain for weeks…
and we desperately NEED it!!
Category: Just some thoughts
Special Statement
I can’t ever remember a time when Environment Canada issued a special statement like this for Lunenburg County…
It doesn’t surprise me though. For the last few nights since the fires have been burning, when I let my dog out to pee in the middle of the night, I smell smoke. Not real strong but enough to know it’s there and remind me of what’s happening to some of our province’s beautiful woodland not far away.
When we lived in China we were used to these advisories from the consulate. Gee, the air in China is not great the best of times, BUT you can always seem to smell pollution in the air there. BUT here in Canada, in Nova Scotia, land of clear blue skies and fresh salt air, you just don’t expect advisories like this or smell smoke when you are outside.
Still praying for rain….maybe this weekend.
Ahh…summer
Everyone loves a nice hot summer!! It means lots of quality time spent at the lake or beach or backyard pool…or in my case my kiddie pool ( hey, don’t laugh, it’s great on these hot days) That’s what memories of great summers ( and golden tans ) are made of right?
(photo by James Goode)
Well, this summer’s forecast was one of the hottest and driest on record and it didn’t start that way back in early June BUT…boy was the predictions right! WE are having the HOTTEST, DRIEST summer in 40 years! So dry that is, that it has sparked many fires, BIG fires, and has closed local trails in the province!
(Photos by Vaughn Mullen)
Not a pretty sight for some of our province’s beautiful forests!
(Photos by Greenfield & District Fire Dept)
(photo by Gary Fraser)
(Photo by Outdoor Nova Scotia)
WE DESPERATELY NEED RAIN!!!!!!
But unfortunately there is no significant amount in the forecast. We might get a little this weekend.
PRAY FOR RAIN!!
8/8/16
Seems like a great day for some change!
So…believe it or not I like change (even though I like tradition) I know it’s still summer and a whole month away from school startup and the time of year when most people like to change some things BUT I also like to do things a little bit different and I kind of need a significant date to go by if I am to remember when I did something.
So this post is mostly for me…
You probably won’t see anything for change on my blog, I’m not needing to change that right now, except that I may not post every single day…we’ll see. I may share with you some of my changes…personal goals, around the house, day to day routine, etc… I just NEED to switch some things up a bit and maybe by me saying this it will inspire you to make those changes you have been wanting to make or do something out of the ordinary.
For me…today 8/8/16 seems like a very good day for switchin’ things up and some change!!!
Wishing you a great week friends!
Nova Scotia’s Ambassador
The Bluenose
Nova Scotia’s Beautiful Schooner
Seats are sold out for cruises this season, BUT We just had to have a tour!
Here are a few pics from the summer of 2016 as she’s out and about. A few of the pics are mine ***but most are favourites other wonderful Nova Scotia photographers have captured. I just had to share…
Such a beauty!
A different perspective
My day has been full of Olympics watching, and a wedding… reception a little later and more Olympic watching when we get home. A wonderful summer Saturday I think.
So…This picture popped up on my newsfeed and got me thinking…
YES, how true it is!!! The Favelas are just a stone’s throw from where the various Olympic venues are.
My Thoughts are in Brasil!
LET THE GAMES BEGIN
Ahhh…Rio! Watching the Opening Ceremony at the Maracana and all the Brazil commercials for Rio 2016, all the familiar places where we went makes me REALLY miss Brazil, and even sort of makes me wish we were still living there…sort of.
I’m really looking forward to watching the various events over the next few weeks. Let the games begin!
Bowls of Blueberries
I’m not sure if it’s the dry summer with not much rain, or if FINALLY they are just doing well BUT this year my blueberry bushes have lots of berries!
Which means we’re eating them up by the bowl full, and I haven’t even had chance to bake anything with them yet!
Starting Today
Starting today and for the next few weeks I will be hard pressed to get anything done…:P
Olympics in Rio start TODAY with Women’s Soccer!
Two games I want to see this afternoon!!! Canada vs. Australia AND Brazil vs. China.
Rio 2016 officially starts on Friday with the Opening ceremonies. I really want to see some of the events. After all, while we were living in Brazil there were preparations being made for 2016.
So…I guess I better plan my days a little different so I can get my things accomplished around the house plus have some TV time!
A Party WITH PiZzA and PiE for the BiRtHdAy GuY
Today we will celebrate James! Our youngest son was 24 on Saturday. This is the summer that James and his friends have been having fun with PiZza. EVERYONE loves Pizza, right? Well, James and his friends have been coming up with some interesting and unusual topping ideas. Like these…
Left, pesto chicken with artichoke hearts. Right, peanut butter Thai chicken with sprouts and spring rolls.
Top: Spicy perogie and salami pizza with sour cream and parsley topping. Bottom: Smokey chipotle bbq chicken pizza topped with sautéed red peppers, crispy onions, and mayo.
And eating pizza in cool places like this… ( a few of James’ friends)
The pizzas all looks so delicious!! So we thought it only fitting for his Birthday to have pizza. Nothing too crazy but another James creation. ( BBQ Chicken, and Hawaiian …pretty normal)
And a Veggie with Arugula and feta and black olives, and philly steak pizza
And of course pie, instead of cake, because he already had a Birthday cake when he was camping on his Birthday. And who doesn’t LOVE peanut butter cup pie!
Happy Birthday James! We love you tons!!!
Just An East Coast Girl 