I took a few minutes and posted some pix of some of the things around my house that give me pleasure.



ENJOY!

How do you like these gorgeous begonias in the front window box?
They are still doing very well. Now I just have to remember to water them.


This beauty is just one begonia and it has really enjoyed the season on that old table on the patio.




Much to my surprise I get to enjoy the colour of the leaves right out my own back door.
Can you see that little 'splash' of colour?

Till next time.....

~~~~Another week has slipped by and I almost forgot to post about the great weekend I had.

This event was at the CAW complex in Port Elgin.
There were four bands and they each performed on Saturday afternoon and then again in the evening but in a different rotation.
All four were great but my favorite was the Toronto All Star Big Band which comprised of all young people. And you thought Big
Band music was dying out.....take heart....the music LIVES in those youngsters.




This is the Lighthouse Swing Band and the singer is little 'dynamo ' Shelley Parker. I couldn't believe that she is 80yrs old. She is a real
'pistol' and can she every belt out the tunes.

Here's Shelly doing her thing.


Till next time.....

~~~~MARY AND FLORA.....

Last evening I had the privilege of attending a gathering that my association sponsored and Flora MacDonald was the speaker.

I met Flora in 1985 at the Cambridge Highland Games and at that time I had my picture taken with her. I can't believe that she is 84years of age...the same age as our Queen.

She shared with everyone about her work with women and children in Afghanistan and I was truly amazed.
Flora is a remarkable woman!

Thank you Flora for all the remarkable work you do and thanks for the photo op!

If you want to check out some info about Flora Google her bio......she was a politician.

Till next time....

Long shadow....it's that time of the year!




Doesn't that look inviting well......you guessed....I took advantage and .....




There's enough room come and join me won't you?


Till next time,,,,,,

Have a look at some to the changes happening with the trees in our area. It is very slow as compared to areas in land because of the influence of the Lake.

~~~SUMMER 2010 IS OVER !!!

Empty Life Guard perch.....














Snack Bar Closed....















Nasty ski and roaring surf.....

~~~~ Doesn't seem like Labour Weekend!

For the last day and a half there have been very strong winds and the temps have dropped and I am not sorry to feel the change.
Dear Husband would have referred to the winds and said, "The jets have landed on the front lawn Dearie"!
Along with the wind has come rain and we do need it. It was two weeks since my grass was cut and now the lawn is coming back to life.

In case you are looking for me I'll be at my sewing machine working on a quilting project and it is getting so interesting. Gee, I do love a challenge especially when it has to do with sewing and ironing.

If you were wondering about Lulu well she is enjoying a much welcomed rest and a lovely bath from all the rain. I think she was getting tired of going 'topless' everyday!

Till next time.....

~~~ "The Gathering of the Bands" which was held in Kincardine last week. Lulu and I headed up and I had a wonderful time.
Victoria Park is a large area with many mature trees and a huge gazebo on which the bands performed.

The first up was The Toronto Big Band and they played for two hours. The band was made up of musicians and singers who were all under 25 years of age. It was fantastic to see those young people caring on the tradition from that era.

I did have pix however as I downloaded them, I thought that everything was ok, but Eastlink my provider must have gone down and I deleted them from my camera card...................so no pix.

There is a lot of constructed road work happening around our entrance to highway 21 and last week a cable was severed....yup, you guessed it phone and internet service was out for several hours. All services are ok now.

Till next time......