Planked Salmon

Today, along with Susan’s cousin Vicki and her husband Dave, we attended the Annual Planked Salmon Supper hosted by the Greenfield & District Fire Hall Department. Although we didn’t win at crown and anchors, we scored with a scrumptious meal.

Here is some more about the annual dinner:

“The Greenfield Planked Salmon Supper just might be one of the longest running traditions in Queens County, and planked salmon might just be one of my all time favorite meals. I may be dating myself and someone please, correct me if I am wrong, but I am sure I was attending these Planked Salmon Suppers as long as 30 years ago” -anonymous

SOS - Sale of SeaShell

Yes, I said “sale,” not “sail.” I came to the conclusion earlier this summer that we didn’t give SeaShell the attention that she deserved, and that she may get more use by someone else. So up went the “For Sale” sign, which was soon replaced by a “Sold” sign. A great couple (Brian and Carla), who reside in Mill Village in the summers, will now captain SeaShell, and enjoy sailing the coastal waters. Thanks Brian and Carla.
I am pictured here bidding farewell to SeaShell.

kousa dogwoods

Susan loves these trees, which are abundant in Liverpool (read below for the the reason why).

“Steeped in Maritime history, the seaside community of Liverpool, Nova Scotia is well known for its past. From fishing to shipbuilding to the more colourful pursuit of privateering in the mid to late 18th Century, Liverpool has turned into a haven for visitors who come to admire its scenic views and numerous attractions.

And thanks to the foresight of former mayor Christopher Clarke, garden lovers now have their own reason to visit Liverpool. Towards the end of his term, which ran from 1996 to 2000, Christopher organized a millennium program that arranged for local residents to buy kousa dogwoods. Over 700 trees were sold and now – eleven years later – the trees that pepper the entire municipality attract visitors who come to admire the blizzard of blooms each spring."
-Niki Jabbour, "Steeped in Maritime Tales," Gardens East: May 2011

Independence Day

Today, we joined our American neighbours in commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. To celebrate Independence Day, we hosted a barbeque get together, and fittingly decorated with red, white and blue steamers and balloons. Most appropriate was an American flag draped from the mezzanine.

Part of the evening was spent attempting to name all 50 states and their respective capitals. At times, the Canadians had to assist the Americans with this undertaking.

Canada Day Weekend

Canada Day weekend started Saturday with a pleasant visit from my former co-workers from the City of Halifax Planning Department - the Planning Techs. We have banded together for lunch in Halifax every quarter for the past twenty years, and decided to come to Ulgedook Cottage for our 2012 summer luncheon. Although the weather was glorious, and events were happening in Liverpool for Privateer Days, we spent our afternoon enjoying our potluck luncheon and updating our news and sharing stories from yesteryear.

Pictured here are (left to right):

Kelsie, Linda, Sharon, Susan (Joel’s girlfriend), Ann, Dale (Ann’s husband)

On Sunday, we celebrated Canada Day by participating in activities in Liverpool, including a geocaching event at Lane’s Privateer Inn, the evening Entertainment Tent, and fireworks.