Happy Canada Day

 

1 July
the Birthday of our great nation - Canada



 

Good for the Soul...

Paul and I needed a "mental health afternoon" yesterday so we drove down shore to enjoy one of our favourite past times, beachcombing.  It was a sunny afternoon with a nice breeze.  It sure was nice to be back on our favourite beach for some quality time...



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This guy must have washed up during some stormy weather.
What a waste of a good meal!

 

My treasures I found

 

Pieces of crockery, blues, two olive coloured, two light grey,
and interesting whites

 

Beach time is always good for the soul...




 

Today in our Yard

Although Spring has not quite appeared here in Beresford, New Brunswick, other than on the calendar, we are busy trying to work outside in spite of the cool winds.

Here are a couple of photos taken today in our yard.



Common Redpolls at our Niger feeders, for the second day

 

The ground was also covered with the Redpolls.
They are filling up for their long flight.

 

A couple of Robins in search of worms from my flower gardens.
They have a nest in our Willow trees near the marsh at the back of the yard.

 

Now here is an industrious fellow, busy raking his property.
There is a lot more to do...

 

Finally, my first Spring bloom for this year.
I will hopefully see a few more later in the week.

 

 

Shell Crafts - Grand Strand Shell Club

 

At the March meeting of the Grand Strand Shell Club, one of our very crafty members brought along some of her craft items that she made for us to see.  She also gave a talk on Sailor's Valentine and later gave a craft lesson in how to make shell flowers and butterflies.

 

Here is a sample of some of the flowers and butterflies that Sue Ann made.

 

Her display gave us ideas of what to do with the flowers we made.  She had various size boxes and picture frames.

 

My friend Irm, who is an expert in making shell crafts, is helping me with my shell flowers.

 

 

I did manage to make two flowers and a couple of butterflies.  I think I need a little more practice  and I will keep at it.  My flower has the little red centre.

 

No, I did not make this wonder tabletop.  The is a sample of the shell crafting that my friend Irm produces.  I am very fortunate to own two pieces of Irm's work - a shell box and an awesome shell wreath.  To own one of her tables would be PRICELESS to me.

 

Paul and I always look forward to being part of the Grand Strand Shell Club when we are in Surfside Beach during the winter months.  We have met some very nice people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Hours

Today was the first day for awhile that we did not have a
"happy hour" at 4 pm. Our "happy hour" friends have left for this year
so Paul and I are on our own for this week.

We will still have a "happy hour" of course but it will not be the same
without John, Jackie, Cal and Cathy.
Until next year...

Easter Sunday on Surfside Beach

This is the start of the busy time of year at Surfside Beach, so the Police are patrolling more often.

 

 

 

There was a lot more activity on the beach today.
Children making sand castles, kites in the air, footballs being tossed
and the braver ones were in the water.

 

A nice surf today.  Lots of rolling waves...

 

 

This little guy was playing out on the beach in front of our condo.
He was busy picking up shells and filling his yellow bucket,
maybe an Easter present.

 

 

A Stroll



We enjoyed a stroll and saw

 

 

A swan in a nearby pond

 

Interesting blooms on the pine trees

 

Potential seaglass?

 

 

Full Moon Tonight

 

 

Activities on Surfside Beach Today

A little girl and her Dad feeding the seagulls

 

A bike ride at low tide

 

A family outing at the beach

 

 

Go fly a kite

 

A wedding to take place at 3:30 today

 

It must be lunchtime...

 

One beach umbrella gone out to sea...

 

 

Another Fowler Dining Room Experience

Oysters Casino

 

Jackie and I enjoying our oysters

 

Roasted Corn Chowder

 

Endive, Apple and Gorgonzola Salad

 

Chicken Piccata with Wild Rice and Zucchini and Squash Medley

 

Pork Cutlets with Wild Mushrooms and Crabmeat
served with Wild Rice and Zucchini and Squash Medley

 

Dessert - an assortment of cupcakes
made for a cupcake contest by the Bakery School students

 

Paul enjoyed a Christmas Cupcake

 

Jackie enjoyed the Hamburger Cupcake
(red icing, chocolate cake, yellow icing, green coconut)

 

I`m still wondering what mine was...
there was a banana custard in the centre

 

Once again, a big smile and a full tummy for all
(LtoR: Me, Jackie, Cathy, Cal, John & Paul)

 

This was our last group lunch at the Fowler Dining Room for this season.  Paul and I will be going back next week to enjoy one more dining experience before we leave here.  We are already making plans to dine there again next November.