CAMP UPDATE #15

November 4th, 2009

We haven’t updated progress on the camp in recent weeks as it has slowed a bit. The guys are now back and putting the finishing touches on. The bedroom floors are down, trim has been varnished and will be installed staring today. The electrician is coming back this week to finish off the wiring. Jamie Keen has started the kitchen cabinets. We are hoping that by the end of November most of the work will be completed.

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Our bedroom now has flooring.

Scott working on the varnish.

David is busy as well.

A view of the deck.

The front side.

A 270 degree panaroma from the deck.

Halloween 2009

We had our friends in again this year for a bit of a party on Halloween. There were some great costumes and everyone enjoyed the food and conservation. Our dogs were great and seemed to enjoy all the ‘strange creatures’. We hope to make this an annual event.

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Surprise 65th Birthday Party

For our 65th birthday Sandy and Bill Foster arranged for a surprise party at their house. They invited us in a very casual fashion to drop by for a cup of tea and pizza. We didn’t suspect anything at the time. Upon arrival there appeared to be a lot of cars in the area but we thought one of their neighbors was having a function. To our total surprise, the house was filled with all our friends, there to welcome us ‘over the hill’. A short while later Elvis and Marylyn show up unexpectedly to add more surprise, humor and birthday best wishes.

Wow, what a party!!! It will be an event that we will never forget. Many thanks to all our wonderful friends for this thoughtful occasion. Photos provided by John Robar, Stephen and Jonathan Burke.

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Cape Breton Outing

This year we spent a few days in Cape Breton with Ross, Henrietta, Clive and Claire celebrating the Celtic Colours Festival. We stayed at the Normaway Inn in the Margaree Valley. Ross drove us around to see all the sights of Margaree and the surrounding area. One of the interesting spots was the Glenora Distillery where they produce the Glen Breton Scotch. They have a great restaurant and provide tours of the Distillery. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to see the facility as we had to rush back to catch a music event. Everyone had a relaxing weekend.

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THANKSGIVING 2009

This Thanksgiving we were in Digby and received an invitation to dine with Bob and Luella Marshal. They are our next door neighbors on Porter’s Lake. Richard, Gail, John and Linda also joined in. The meal was great, the evening filled with conservation and laughter as we discussed everything from the good old days to current events.

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