Sunday, May 5, 2013

I'll have Mine on the Rocks, please!


In this case, these humongous boulder/rocks are along the South Shore near Peggy's Cove.


Soft, serene tide pools are captured by these boulders sometimes


and of course, I just need encouragement and a lure ~~~


take a minute or so
 to see me slice this pool like a knife


What did you think of that, friends?


Mr. Orangie is a rolly kinda guy.
May I say, don't leave your Mr. Orangie on a boulder
expecting it to stay still.


That was a close one (pun intended)!


Look another wading pool with a lighthouse view
of Peggy's Cove in the distance.


I'm super busy trying to find Mr. O
thrown by smartie-pants Ron
into this grass.
He said I'd stand out nicely
in this beige colour.
What do you think!?


As we amble on across the rocks and barrens
we noticed that the ocean was very peaceful,
quiet and relaxed this time.


So much so that we could venture near the edge
without fear of being swept off the rocks.

We spent a couple hours here this morning
and have plenty more pictures 
of rock climbing
discovery of a small beach
myself swimming ~~~ naturally!

So come back for more!

Friday, May 3, 2013

Birch Cove ~~ Pt 3 !!



This discovery has added a new dimension to our lives.
Firstly, I have a new friend.
Yes, you have it right another Doodle.
I tell you they are taking over the world!


Secondly, the exciting part of this fresh water romp ~~~


is that I can practice my tail action 
making loads of fresh water 
TAILBUBBLES!


When my Dads throw Mr. Orangie ~~~


far out into the lake


I can see where he lands clearly


because he makes his own 
TAILBUBBLES


which marks the spot


of my destination


 Here I come Mr. Orangie!


Success and more bubbles coming from everywhere!


Jim says he really likes the calmness of our new lake.


Thirdly, I like the fact that there are more people using the waterways.


This lake is well-known for the paddling clubs here.
This is a kayaker behind me now.


Well-used by many types of watercraft.
This one is a little too noisy for my liking though!


Now this is  C1(canoe)  paddler.


I think that I better get Mr. O out of the way,
just in case, you know!


Here's a good example of the difference:
C1 ~~ one paddler (canoeist) on one knee
K1 ~~ one paddler (kayaker) sitting


This lake is heavily used all summer long
and recently the World's were held here.
Now if I'd been more on top of this
I would have joined in.
Also, now you know why we are so health conscious along these shores.
Imaging smoking with the World's going on.
I don't think so!


So are you thoroughly exhausted?
I did tell you I found something amazing!
Have a great weekend!
I know I will!

Oh one more thing!
our Birch Cove Beach
 is far in the background!

Winks!



Thursday, May 2, 2013

Birch Cove ~~~ Pt 2


To continue with my surprise for you and me!!
As you can see we are very 'health' conscientious here!
Mr. Orangie is not going to get away, either!


Shallow ~~ Calm ~~ Serene = SMILES!!!


no matter what angle Ron takes a picture of me


such a treat after crashing ocean waves
I can work on my stroke improvement now
~~~ Dog Paddle ~~~


Look who is on shore when I return
Mim and Maggie
Jack Pot!


While I swim out for Mr. O
Riley GoldenDoodle (left) and rescue dog (right)
tease each other


Maggie and Rescue Dog loved the water just like me
Riley held back ~~ 'toes only wet' motto!


You will notice 
Maggie has MY ~~ Mr. Orangie
and 
I have HER ~~~ SPONGEEYELLOWTENNISBALL
~~~sharing again~~~


Riley was always ready to pounce as we exited the water!
Check out the 'beware' looks on our faces.


Jim squeezed the H20 out of
 Mr.SPONGEEYELLOWTENNISBALL ! 
~
YAY, JIM!


attracting all the pooches nearby.
~
Quick Story: Do you see the feller in the water on the left with 2 balls in his mouth!?
Well, his routine is to fetch both balls,
only after the 2nd ball is thrown far out in the lake.
He holds onto one ball in his jaw and noses the 2nd ball into shore.
Upon reaching shore grabs both balls
into his mouth and proceeds to prevent anyone from having them.
This is what he does every time.
I guess we all have our OCD moments!


After all that excitement ~~~

We head down the shore Jim tosses Mr. O into the water again,
speaking of OCD!

You would think I had enough!

Surprise!

Not even close!

Come back for More!
You know you want to!!

Winks!

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Birch Cove ~~~ A New Experience!


Unbeknownst to me (as ususal) ~~~ 


I was going to be swimming in a brand new place ~~~


you can see the blue waters of Lake Banook  in front of me ~~~


but a surprise of monumental proportions 


was being held from me


I asked Jim if there was anything different about this outing 


He said "Oh Sophie honey, you'll just have to wait and see. Doodle Patience, you know!"


As we approach the beach ~~
Yes, a beach ~~~ ZOINK!

Well, you'll just have to wait for the next installment!

"Bad"
 aren't I!!!!