THANKSGIVING MAGIC !!

This Thanksgiving Weekend in my part of the world

I managed to see and smell so very much.

In the park pond these three ducks wouldn't have anything to do with me.

~ everything straight into the air for us ~

This monstrous mossy laden tree 

really was an eye-catcher

even for a DOODLE.

Slipping through the side streets of Halifax

is always a colourful treat

and

with so much construction going on

we found new/old homes

"the nouveau riche"

taking over neighbourhoods.

Very exciting I guess!

Then before we knew it we made a visit to Martinique Beach

a good hour and 1/2 drive from the city.

We came upon a busload of kayakers from the Gaspe Peninsula in Quebec.

The surf was perfect for them

~ but ~

I only had my eye on Daddy Ron.

~~ SEE ~~

There now do you believe me?!!

Pinpoint DOODLE accuracy for my Daddy.

He is not going to get away from me.

However the moment of tranquility and peace

was sitting in the back seat of the car

as I stared at all these lights

NEON LIGHTS

while hamburgers were making their way to us.

The neon lights seemed to have a magic all their own.

Just like I wish for all of your

Have a magical weekend 

from us on our 

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND !!

Kayaking...hmmm...

Today, the boys got back into kayaking after a very long hiatus. Back in the early 80's they learned the basics of kayaking from a fellow Jim met while taking a photography course at NSCAD, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. They really liked the sport immediately but time and events got in the way to continue with it. So, this morning was the 'somewhat later' continuance of this process.

As you can see the morning was perfect....calm waters, blue sky, three good friends, myself and Clancey

Instruction was precise and thorough, with Ron soaking up the information intently. I was sniffing the funny looking yellow thing. Why was he sitting in it? There's no room for me!

Liz and Ron picked up the big yellow tub and placed it in the water. What gives?

Jim was floating around the lake already in a big red tub...OK..come on....what gives with this?

I'm staring you down...I know my ESP telepathy will bring you back to me!

My daddies reassured me that being left in the cottage while they glided around the quiet waters of the lake would be good for me. Unfortunately, I only understand certain words and 'kayaking' is not one of them, so I put up a major fuss encouraging Clancey to join in. We could be heard for quite a distance. Funny...they didn't come back for an hour....aah...humans!