Ice Fishing Village

Ice Fishing Village in Renforth, NB

Happy Birthday to Me

Spent the afternoon at Peters and had a delicious supper of chicken stew and homemade biscuits.



A Birthday Wish (on advice from the boys)

Flo made an appearance.



My first painting done on a 16X20 canvas.

I finished it yesterday afternoon.

It is now hanging in the livingroom.

Paul thinks I should frame it......maybe a white frame, to give it a summer, cottage look.

Thanks Diane for sharing your talent and knowledge.

Visit to Pappys and Nannys

Having supper with Pappy and Nanny.

Article in Todays Paper

Well-groomed cross-country ski trails await

Kahoutek Grand Falls' own club was founded in 1973 and incorporated in 1976

MADELEINE LECLERC

VICTORIA STAR

GRAND FALLS - While many enjoy the winter season for the snowmobiling, hockey, skating and downhill skiing, many more are taking to the cross-country ski trails.
In the greater Grand Falls region alone, cross-country skiers slide over more than 20 kilometres of well-groomed trails and make their way through snow-covered fields and past snow-laden trees.

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Approximately 20 kilometres of well-groomed trails await cross-country enthusiasts in the Grand Falls area.

The Grand Falls Kahoutek Cross-Country Ski Club was founded in 1973 and incorporated in 1976. Its name comes from the Kahoutek comet which appeared in 1973. The club offers 20 kilometres of trails ranging from easy to more difficult, depending on the degree of experience of skiers.
The club is responsible for trail maintenance and can count on a number of volunteers who give numerous hours of their time to ensuring that cross-country skiers can enjoy their favourite winter pastime.
The club is proud to encourage a sport focused on the health and well-being of citizens and tourists alike.
Snowshoe enthusiasts are also welcome to enjoy their sport using the newly-groomed trails which cover more than 20 kilometres.
Trails can be accessed at the E. and P. Sénéchal Centre, as well as the Grand Falls Golf Club and on Caswell Street. Passes ($35 for the season for crosscountry skiers and $10 for snowshoers) as well as $10 daily for skiers and $5 daily for visitors. Ski rentals at $10 are also available at the Centre and at the Intersport store located at the local shopping mall.
Passes are free for those 18 years of age and younger however skiers are asked to register at the E. and P. Sénéchal Centre.
The club recently purchased new trailgrooming equipment. Two new trails start off from the E. and P. Sénéchal Centre and join the existing trail network. Some trails travel through fields thanks to the support of area farmers.
The club also has a room in the new annex building located behind the E. and P. Sénéchal Centre where crosscountry skiers can prepare for their day on the trails.
A ski-waxing table is also available.

Interesting that this article would be in the paper, considering we were just there a couple of weekends ago.

Recent pictures of Charles

See the two bottom teeth?

Playing in Nannys cupboards.

First attempt at Painting

The new year has brought a new adventure.......painting.

I've done alot of tole painting, but this is very different.

My friend "over the hill", Diane, invited me into her studio and has guided me on the road to my first painting.

Of course I couldn't choose something easy, thats not in my nature.

This is inspired from a picture I took of my flower garden in my back yard.

The commom phrase throughout the painting process has been "don't blend"

This is still a work in progress. I'll post another picture once it is finished.

This is Dianes work in progress.

Week in Halifax

(notice the tin ceiling)

This week Paul had meetings in Halifax, so I tagged along.

We stayed at the Marriott, downtown Halifax and his meetings were at the hotel.

Our first night there we ate at the "Bistro le Coq", french cuisine.

Paul had "pave de boeuf au poivre" and I had chicken chasseur. 

It had a very definite french atmosphere with the decor and the uniforms that the waiters and waitresses wore. Very nice.

Wednesday for lunch we ate at the "Wooden Monkey".

They cater to gluten free food.

On Wednesday, while Paul was in meetings, I checked out the shops in Halifax. They were within walking distance from the hotel. My favorite was "Jennifers of Nova Scotia." They are supplied by over 240 crafts people of which 80% are from Atlantic Canada.

Thay carry knitting, peweter, pottery, stanined glass, jewellery, etc.

I did some Christmas shopping.

That evening we went to "Il Mercato" for supper on the advice of a co-worker.....italian food, absolutely delicious.

Paul had mushroom ravioli and I had penne with italian sausage and a mushroom, sherry sauce.

Dessert for Paul was a triple chocolate torte with an irish coffee and I had  a chocolate orange creme brulee.

At 2000hr. we took in "Mrs Parliaments Night Out" at the Neptune Theatre.

A fabulous evening.

On Wednesday I had passed this bakery and returned to the hotel empty handed.

Paul couldn't understand how I could walk by and not go in to buy something.

So Thursday morning back I went and I must say their cupckes were DELICIOUS.

They were our dessert on Thursday evening .

Thursday Paul had meeting all morning and part of the afternoon.

We then did some shopping, had supper at Montanas (the food is far better there than in Saint John), and then did some more shopping.

It was a restful couple of days for me.....reading, knitting, shopping, eating out, a little winter getaway.

Winter Hat for Charles

Today I finished a hat for Charles.

It is called "Bunnies and Carrots."

The pattern is designed by Barbara Telford from Gagetown.

I knit it on 4 needles, a first for me. Apparently this is how they do it in Britian and I was told this by someone from Cricket Cove.......definitely easier than on 3 needles.

Saturday Social

Saturday evening the Morriseys and Van Gaals were over.

The girls played cards and the guys socialized in the den.

Later we had cake to celebrate Dads birthday.

Weekend Away

This past weekend we spent in Grand Falls. 

On Saturday we went snowshoeing. 

The area has groomed cross country ski trails and the club is named "Kahoutek", after the comet.

Paul was one of the founding members......way back in 1973.

 We knew we were close to the USA/ Canada border, and here is the marker to prove it.

The woods were absolutely beautiful with the snow covered trees.

Taking a break.

Along the trail we met Pauls sister and her husband, Earl Toner and Madame Michaud (high school teachers), the president of the ski club, and  Donna Toner.

I commented that we could go snowshoeing here and never meet anyone we know, and here we are in Grand Falls and we meet peole we haven't seen in years.