Time on Myrtle Beach

Another nice day so we headed into Myrtle Beach
to see what was happening there

 

A view of Springmaid Pier from the Springmaid Resort

 

Paul and I got to enjoy seeing some horseback riding along the beach

 

 

 

 

I was thinking how much my friend Mavis would love this
as she's a horse owner

 

It was also nice to enjoy the colour of the winter blooms.
These are one of my favourites and always remind me of my Dad,
who also loved them.

 

 

Annapolis Valley Exhibition 2012



During our travels to Nova Scotia last week, we attended the 86th Annapolis Valley Exhibition (13 to 18 August) in Lawrencetown.  It was our first time experiencing a "truly" local country fair and it was interesting.  It sure was a different kind of life style than we are use to - horses, cows, ox pull, tractors, veggies, crafts, etc. and of course, music.

Bridgetown Fiddler
A group of 20 musicians who have been entertaining audiences for over 25 years.  They perform at churches, community halls and fundraisers throughout the Valley.

 

 

Nothing like enjoying homemade french fries outside the cow barn!
(LtoR:) Bren, Gerry and Paul

 

A view of the Exhibition grounds

 

The tractor area

 

Lots of horses, stables, etc

 

Some of the prize winning quilts
Amazing work

 

 

 

Local crafters working on a quilt

 

My favourite was this lighthouse quilt
Each individual square was a hand-painted picture by different artists.

 

 

 

Miniature Equine Obstacle Driving

We attended concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings at the John Langley Memorial Riverside Concert Stage.  Charlie A'Court gave another outstanding performance on Thursday evening but unfortunately it poured rain so the attendance was very poor - nonetheless an encore was demanded by his fans.

Friday evening was a better evening weather wise for a concert
(LtoR:  Paul, Gerry, Bren)

Friday evening we were treated to a great concert by Honeymoon Suite, a 1980's rock band hailing from Niagara Falls, Ontario, currently touring Canada.  A great performance.

Honeymoon Suite

    

Paul and I enjoyed having the opportunity of experiencing a local country exhibition and plan to attend again in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Horseback Riding on the Beach

Whenever I see horses, I think of my friend Mavis. 

This past week we saw several people on the beach enjoying a horseback ride. We got to enjoy a closer look when we took our walk on the beach.

The horse that this lady was riding did not seem to like water as much and did not want to cross the creek, without a little coaxing.
 

This group of horses seemed to love the water and were quite happy to explore.

A great afternoon.

Beach Activity

These pictures are for my horsie friend, Mavis.

I think of her any time I see the riders on the beach.