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Halifax Nova Scotia

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:51:39 +0000

Well today we hit Halifax Nova Scotia and we were tired from our night in Baddeck in the pub with live music. Have to say after touring Halifax that I’m really not impressed. Down by the waterfronts Lower Water Street and it’s surrounding streets and it’s filthy. The locals seem more like Toronto locals and the cleanliness would remind me of Barton street between Victoria and Gage Streets. We will be doing the Keiths Brewry tomorrow and then get out of here. We are staing at the Lord Nelson and even that hotel I’m not impressed with. Again the people seem “snooty” and assisde from Easygoing Bellhop it seems like the employees are from Ontario! On a positive note, the scenery is beautiful when you are actually on the boardwalk.

Cape Breton Highland National Park

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:05:07 +0000

Well made our way to Baddeck traveling through the Cape Breton Highland National Park. It’s amazing that this is part of our country. I wonder how many people even realize that Canada has Highlands. Awe inspiring is what the drive today was. I loved ever moment of it. Having taken over six hours for a four hour drive stopping at many of the lookouts and little shops and coffee places along the way to meet with the locals I have fallen in love with the part of Canada. Cape Breton is a magical place that just gives light to more of Canada’s greatness. I have always felt blessed to live in this country. Knowing that it was great I just came to realize today that it is even greater than the image of it I already carried with me. As I’ve always told people, you have to know your country. Experience the magnitude of it all. The Lonely Planet books for some countries are thin. The Canadian Lonely Planet book is as thick as the European book. That is how great this country is. Having had the opportunity to speak both French and English today is also a great thing. Hearing Americans say today “I wish I could speak french” just gives me a greater sense of price as a Canadian. Having seen more of my great country today makes me feel that much more “CANADIAN”!

Enjoy the pictures…

Travel :: Acadia — Chéticamp

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:38:43 +0000

Nous êtions aller visiter le p’tit village de Chéticamp en Nouvelle Écosse. We went to visit a small village called Chéticamp in Nova Scotia (Cape Breton). It was an amazing Acadian village about an hour away from Inverness. We had planned to go whale watching but there were no whales today. Two tours had already gone out and seen nothing and the captain had taken his truck to a lookout to see if he can find them but no luck. Because of that they can’t guarantee we would see whales so it was at our own risk (meaning no refunds). So we decided to save the 65$ and try another time. Anyhow we had a great time visiting the home of some painters from Catskills NY and the vast french community that is Chéticamp. Also learned of the moving of the people from one place to another because King George wanted them out and how the one womans grandfather moved the house using the waterway. Amazing stories. More info on Chéticamp here.

Cape Breton :: Red Shoe

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:38:38 +0000

Headed over to the Red Shoe pub to meet up with some of Annes friends. On the way there stopped into a corner store and found “fresh frozen Haddock — Haddeck” hahahaha. We are getting used to Maritime time. Love how the cars all stop if you look like you might be wanting to cross. Anyhow great time at the Red Shoe Pub which is owned by the Rankin sisters. Had some good fish and chips and great Red Shoe Ale. Great night.

Cape Breton :: Nova Scotia

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 02:33:24 +0000

Made our way to Nova Scotia (Cape Breton) and what a nice drive. It is a beautiful place. Of course as soon as Anne and I arrive it’s run time… We decided to run along the ocean and had a great time. I had to dodge some jelly fish but it’s all cool. There are a few good pics here of the fish. After that we headed into town (Mabou) from Inverness (where we are staying) for a night of music and drink at the “Red Shoe Pub” with some friends of hers. It was a great night of some Red Shoe Ale and fish and chips. You should know that on the way here we stopped in Antigonish at Annes old alma mater (Saint Francis Xavier University — STFX) so she could relive some old memories and see how it’s changed. Managed to get some good pictures and souvenirs and then hit her old pub “the tavern”, called Pipers Pub. Had some great Scottish Fish and Chips and pints of Propeller Bitter (Extra Special) and it was splendid. We even had a chat with the official bodyguard of the Dallas cheerleaders, can you say townie with no chicklets! Oh my lord tunderin bejesus boys! Anyhow enjoy the pics.

Saint John, NB — Day 2

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:41:19 +0000

Well after 15 hrs of driving across NY, Massachusetts and New Hampshire we arrived in New Brunswick at 3am and went straight to bed. Up this morning to the crack of a phone ring and deciding what to do with the day. Had a great day in Saint John checking out the Market, the Pubs, the bank and picking at my teeth. What an awesome day! Here are some photos of Saint John and a few getting gas on the way.

Ticats from my door

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:27:34 +0000

Well I can hear the Tigercats game from my door as if I was on the sidelines. Today they had the Lancaster Bomber flying overhead. They had some skydivers jump out, they there throwing out streamers and other goodies from the bomber. I heard also waterbaloons but can’t confirm that one. Anyhow there was also some other dual prop plane flying but not sure what that one was. I got lots of pics. After that took the girls up to and for some fun in the sun, swimming and the park. All in all a great day.

Running Log :: Humid

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:34:03 +0000

This was humid. Check out the weather charts for this run. It’s now about 45 min after my run and I’m still sweating. I can’t believe how muggy it was. I would have thought the rain would have helped it a bit but I could actually see the moisture rising as I was running along King St.. This was a new running path for me but I loved running along Lawrence. I didn’t realize it came out near Mount Albion and King. I ran up to Quigley where I used to live.

Girls n the pool

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:36:47 +0000

Well took the girls over to for BBQ and the pool. It was just way to hot to do anything else. They played in the pool till bedtime and crashed fast.

House :: outside work

admin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:41:14 +0000

Well did some work (ok Anne) on the outside and inside. I finished painint the inside but haven’t taken pics yet as I want to wait till the walls have stuff on them and the lights are back up. So here is the work on the outside Anne did… What you don’t see is the 5 bags of cat litter infested dirt she dug out of there. Just disgusting. The second updated picture is washed out so I’ll try and get it in better light.