Beach time

Looking forward to beach time - Mavillette beach time.

First though we will enjoy the city for a full week!

Love

CA

Fog and Rain on my arrival in Halifax

Hard to tell but this photo is from my hotel room - I have a lovely view of the Halifax Harbour but you will have to take my word for it today.

I drove from Middleton to Kentville and had breakfast with Linda before venturing back out in the storm. So much fog I could not see the Exit signs in Halifax - made it after a stop and lovely visit with Doreen Foss.

Today, Friday, the rain is still with us. I don't mind a slow day though - a good book to read, a view and the quiet - good company.

Love
CA

The best of Hearts

Is this not the most beautiful of hearts??

Love

CA

Margaretsville NS

They say you can't go back and I guess if you expect things to be the same that expression might be true.

Margaretsville was once a hub of activity on a Sunday afternoon. Walking on the wharf, eating homemade ice cream and sitting on the huge rocks....today, not so much.  

The wharf is no longer maintained so you enjoy it at your own risk, the ice cream is no long home made and only available for a couple of hours on Sunday.  

However the rocks are still there! Phyllis and I walked down memory lane and loved it. The Artist Shop is alive and well and I always try to shop there - great to support the local artists.

Love

CA  

Next stop - Middleton

I grew up in Wilmot and attended MRHS in Middleton so have many friends there and fond memories too.

Bunked in with Tony and Phyllis Pedicelli where the meals were out of this world and the friendships a joy!  Stayed with them from June 23 - 26th.

love

CA

Room with a View

I move in to Chris and Connie's sun room in Bridgewater and you can see the beautiful view I have from my bed.  It is stunning and such a treat to stay there.

We had great weather and enjoyed our visit.

Love

CA

1906kms...done!

Connie flew to Toronto and after a visit with families we set out for Bridgewater Nova Scotia - and made it in two days. The new route through (or around) Montreal works like a charm - didn't get lost!

We arrived in Bridgewater on Thursday June 19th.

Love

CA

Yorkville Avenue

Very confusing for friends who came to visit.  A movie is in the works and both Yorkville at Bay and Cumberland at Bay intersections have changed names for the shoot.  Funny but confusing.

Love

CA

Here comes summer..

I will be heading to Nova Scotia very soon...well.... in a few days.  My sister Connie is flying up from NS and she will drove home with me.  I hope to spend time in Bridgewater, Middleton, Kentville, Mavillette, Halifax and all points in between. 

I may even make a fast trip to PEI but that may have to wait.

So many friends to see, so many beautiful places to relax, like Mavillette Beach in Cape St. Mary. I can't wait.

I will be on Facebook and Twitter but not sure I will be back here for a few weeks.  Something has to change or it's not vacation so my posts won't be as regular.  You are okay with that yes?

Love

Carol Ann
PS ... and you have a wonderful summer too!!

The death of the Telephone Booth

My granddaughter is three years of age. Recently she saw this photo and immediately said, "What IS this Nana?"  

Not part of her world at all...

Ah, the memories.

Love

CA

Throwback Thursday

Wilmot Nova Scotia, circa 1963/64 walking to my neighbours' the Whites' to catch a drive with George to MRHS for the school day.

Love

CA

Maya and Lexi

"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." Maya Angelou.

"I can climb up by myself."  Lexi.

Lexi

This little girl, at three years of age, is a handful!!

Love

CA

Jalen

Jalen loves loves loves sports!  He had an early morning ball hockey game so we were all out of the house by 8 am.

They won second game of the playoffs.

x0x0

Favourite Quotes

Maya Angelou will be laid to rest today.  In honour of Maya and all that she left for us to think about, this is another of her best known quotes.  "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."

Enjoy your weekend everyone.

Love

CA

Bell Logistics circa 1994

Sam, Judy, JC and I had our annual luncheon yesterday here in Yorkville.  We were working together when I retired from Bell in 1994 and now we work very hard to ensure we find time to meet at least once a year. We talk about Bell, friends, family, kids, grandkids and so much more.

Friendships are so important don't you think?

Love

Carol Ann

Prayers for Moncton

We know so little about mental illness.

Prayers for all those affected by the senseless shooting in Moncton including the shooter and his family.    This man is someone's son.  I cannot imagine what his mother and father are experiencing right now.

Second quote from Maya Angelou

Of the best-known quotes of Maya Angelou, my second most favourite is - 

"If you don't like something, change it.  If you can't change it, change your attitude."

Love

Carol Ann

Early morning coffee

You may be too young to remember the song?

It is a rainy early Tuesday morning in Toronto. One of those days you want to stay inside. I have an appointment early this morning so I am off and running...before my first cup of coffee.

Have a gentle day.

Love

Carol Ann

Don't Push A Loyal Friend too far....

Recently, this has happened to me in reverse.  

A friend pushed and pushed and pushed - too much - and finally I realized I simply can't help.  It isn't a case of not giving a damn but rather a case of realizing I am not the one who can help them.

First, they have to realize they need help.   Then, of course, they have to want it.

Love

CA

Life

This is so true don't you think?  

Life doesn't need to be complicated at all.

Love

Carol Ann

So Many Quotes from Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou left so many words of wisdom for each and every one of us.

This is a great quote and one that we can all share with the next generation, and the next.  

Love

CA

Championship Game!

There are no losers when you play in the championship game.  Jalen and his team played their hearts out and enjoyed every second of the weekend. Jalen is a gifted  athlete just like his dad and grand dad.

Love

CA