Wednesday 24 November 2010

Stars of East Port Medway

"Stars of East Port Medway" is this year’s theme for EPM’s entry in the Annual Community Christmas Tree Competition, sponsored by the Region of Queens Municipality.

Volunteers have cut-out and painted six inch wooden stars, and delivered one to each household with the invitation to further decorate the star to represent the family.

Stars will be returned and hung on this season's tree to represent the strength and brightness of the community.

The tree is on display in front of the Community Hall, and will be lit on Saturday December 4th, following the Christmas Potluck Dinner.


Tuesday 16 November 2010

Serene Sunset

We spent a nice long weekend at Ulgedook Cottage this past weekend, and enjoyed unseasonably high temperatures under bright sunshine. Quite the change from the preceding ten days, during which it rained incessantly. Rivers in the area reached flood heights, and will take a while to recede.

Activities this weekend included biking, exploring (always more to scout out), further planning for the Community Christmas Tree, an overnight visit from friends Glennie and Donna, and, of course, breakfast at the TransScotia (no better deal).

Next weekend may be our last before disconnecting the water before it freezes. We’ll continue to come down to visit the wonderful communities in Queens County during the winter, but will need to overnight in motels rather than the comfort of our beloved cottage. My thoughts about closing the cottage for winter are reflected in this sunset photo of Medway Harbour... ending yet serene.