I'm back home again after a wonderful visit to see my family in Nova Scotia.
My trip was mostly about spending time with family and friends,
but it was also about touching base with places I love.
I hardly know where to begin.
I have a heart full of memories and a memory full of photos.
Terry and I with Three of My Siblings and Their Partners
Clockwise: Pat and My Sister Barb (upper left) Terry, My Brother Roy and His Wife Sue (lower right)
My Sister Donnie, Me, and Martin (Donnie's husband, lower left)
Donnie and Martin's, Smiths Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 1, 2024
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Jackson and His Aunt Becky Tossing a Football
Note the Clamdiggers on the Mudflats (upper right)
Donnie and Martin's, Smiths Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 28, 2024
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Morning Lattes with Bertie
Left to Right: Claire, Peter, Me, Terry, Roy, Sue, Martin, Donnie, Bertie, Justin, and Pat
Bertie and Peter's, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 31, 2024
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The Best Barista I Know, My Sister Bertie, and the Most Generous Too!
She can knock out 20 or 30 coffees and other drinks in no time.
Bertie and Peter's, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 31, 2024
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Terry and Josie (Barb and Pat's Husky)
Donnie and Martin's, Smiths Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 31, 2024
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The Boys Bonding ~ lol!
Martin (left), Roy, and Terry
Donnie and Martin's, Smiths Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 31, 2024
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Coffee is on at the Smith's Cove Museum
Smith's Cove Old Temperance Hall Museum, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
9:30 - 11:30 July 25 2024
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Community Coffee at the Smith's Cove Museum
Left to Right: Sara, Bertie, Donnie, Cousins Julie, Dave, and Carlin
Smith's Cove Old Temperance Hall Museum, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 26, 2024
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Jackson (our great nephew) and Daisy (Claire and Pat's dog)
Donnie and Martin's, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 26, 2024
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My Sister Barb and Brother Roy Watching the Ferry Leave
Donnie and Martin's, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 3, 2024
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The Ferry Leaves Digby, Nova Scotia, for Saint John, New Brunswick.
It's heading into a bank of fog spilling into the Annapolis Basin from the Bay of Fundy via Digby Gut.
I've watched different ferries coming and going through the Gut for over 70 years.
Donnie and Martin's, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 3, 2024
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Me, On My Beloved Bay of Fundy
On Mariner Cruises Whale and Seabird Tours' Chad and Sisters Too
On the Bay of Fundy out of Westport on Brier Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 26, 2024
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Barb and Pat Get a Load of Wood for the Winter
Barb and Pat's, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 25, 2024
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My cousin Claire begins serving her storied chocolate silk pie.
Donnie and Martin's, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 3, 2024
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Terry and I on the Wharf at Annapolis Royal
Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia, Canada
August 3, 2024
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I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, Gillena's Lunch Break. and Nicole's Friday Face Off.
For Rain: Double Trouble ~ Scotia and Josie
Don't even think of lapping my water, Girlfriend!
Josie considers whether or not to sneak a lap from Scotia's water glass.
Barb and Pat's, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
Julu 30, 2024
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For Tom: The Spirit of Aloha
Family Equals Love and Aloha
Our Niece Krista (left), Dean with Jackson (Krista's partner and their son), Karen and Dennis (Dean's parents)
Brier Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 26, 2024
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For Gillena: Boat, but Not Popeyes'
The Emily Kaye in Dry Dock
Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 3, 2024
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For Nicole: Faces
My brother Roy and Peter (b-i-l, Bertie's husband) share a laugh
while Martin (b-i-l, Donnie's husband) is lost in thought.
Donnie and Martin's, Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 3, 2024
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Have a great weekend!
Till next time ~
Fundy Blue
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My next post will be
Friday, August 23rd. 🤞
On the Bay of Fundy
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Glad that you had a good time with family. Very close bonds among the photos you shared. Such is a perfect example of family
ReplyDeleteThanks, Roentare! My family has been one of the greatest blessing in my life. Take care!
DeleteHouse right on the water! That would be a half million dollar house here, even if it was a trailer.
ReplyDeleteFun pictures. The bonding photo is funny.
Thanks, Alex! I thought the guys bonding was funny. They are in sync though. There feet are all crossed in the same direction. Have a lovely weekend!
DeleteIt looks like you had a wonderful trip with your family. It's great that you have such a big family.
ReplyDeleteIt is, Natalie! Have a great weekend!
Delete...I see that the "boys" have the addition too. My family is so small, I have no aunts or uncles or cousins. Have a wonderful weekend Louise.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tom! I'm the third oldest in my extended family now. 😱 Have a nice weekend with your Sweetie.
DeleteSure looks like a lot of fun with family indeed. Josie seems to like thinking about the water glass lol they get their wood all piled? Had a fair amount done when I was there.
ReplyDeleteHey, Pat! Where you're at! Yes, they have all that stacked. Pat is a wood-stacking machine, and Barb pitched in a lot too. Happy weekend to you!
DeleteBarb said to let you know that all five cords are stacked. They'll be warm all winter.
DeleteLol good to know they'll be warm for our "loads" of snow we get these days.
DeleteLooks like you had a great time! I'd love a slice of that chocolate silk pie, please!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you, Debra! That pie was so delicious I broke down and had two slices. Enjoy your weekend!
DeleteIt was wonderful to have you here with us Louise. I am surprised there are no pictures of card games lol. Love and miss you, your sister Barb. Let Pat Hat know that all 5 cords of wood are stacked
ReplyDeleteI miss you too, Barb ~ and Pat, and Josie, and Ms. Cranky Pants! I'm going to put a card game photo on a post on fun things we did. Love you, too! You and Pat were awesome to put us up during our visit. I'm making tuna melt sandwiches for lunch now ~ 2Xs this week. Julie told me to check at Goodwill for bread making machines. Have a relaxing weekend. ❤️
DeleteYou have a large and handsome family and you hail from a beautiful and blue place ... "over 70 years? You don't look it or act it ... good for you. A long life is the gift those who love life. Beautiful pictures and family. All of my family(except my FH, Kids and Grandkids) have passed, so I know how lucky you are.
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From the Sol
I am grateful for my family every day, Andrea. I'm sorry that you have lost so many family members. I know how much my passed family members mean to me. Now you know why I nicknamed myself Fundy Blue. Have a great weekend!
DeleteWow! What a fun reunion. It looks like everyone is really enjoying themselves. So glad your were able to do that. It's a joy. Thank you for joining FFO and have a very nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt was a joy, Nicole, and we had so much fun. Enjoy your weekend. 🤞for you and hubby.
DeleteYou can tell it was a terrific time just from the wonderful smiles! I'm so glad you had such a grand time. I know it felt so warm to be with family.
ReplyDeleteThe love and warmth of family is hard to beat, Jeanie! I hope that you are enjoying the summer with yours. Take care!
DeleteWonderful family memories!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine! Have a great weekend!
DeleteIt looks a wonderful place to have a wonderful time with a wonderful family! I'm so glad you have had a good time spent with your immediate family. Such memories you can treasure in your memories that will be memorable. You all look like you are a close-knit family, which is nice for you all. Take wonderful and gentle care. Blessings. Love love, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteLove to you, Andrew! We are close-knit, and it's a wonderful gift. FYI I've been trying to access your blog, but I can't get in. If you're keeping it private, I respect that. I just want you to know that I'm not ignoring your blog. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers always. Take care!
DeleteGreetings Louise. I don't understand why you can't access my blog? It's a mystery to me? Only last night I had four hundred views, so it is bewildering? If you know what the problem might be please let me know, as I do love you visiting and leaving productive comments? If I have blocked you with making an error can you please tell me how I can rectify it? Or if any of your viewers can lend a helpful hand in resolving this that would be great. So sorry. Thank you for your love. Take wonderful and gentle care. How is your Sister doing with her sad predicament? I hope she is getting better? Love love, Andrew.
DeleteHi, Andrew! As you may have already discovered, I found a way in to your blog through a general search on google. I had tried several times today, and when I got in, I bookmarked it. Hopefully I will not have any more problems. Thanks for asking about my sister. She's waiting on tests, but she seemed great while I was in Nova Scotia. Have a great week!
DeleteExcellent amout of wood! Funny with the dudes all on their phones!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, Ivy! My sister Barb and her Pat had 5 cords of wood delivered, and they had it stacked very quickly. They heat their home entirely with a wood fireplace in the living room. There is nothing like a wood fire. Have a great weekend!
DeleteHow wonderful that you could meet with your family and it looks like you all had a really good time!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carola! We had a great time together. All the best to you!
DeleteThat's the best kind of trip. I think you had a wonderful time from all the love you shared in this post. Have a super weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Erika! Visiting my family always fills my heart. Have a happy week.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed your time with family in Nova Scotia Louise, lovely pics. Ask your cousin to send one of those lovely pies over to me in Northern Ireland. God bless.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brenda! Claire's pies are amazing! God's blessings to you! ❤️
DeleteThat's a lot of wood 🪵🪓
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful for gas heat. My first house had a heat pump and it never felt warm even though the thermostat said otherwise
Hi, Adam! It's great to see you. I like gas heat too. That was 5 cords of wood - a big job to stack for winter. All the best to you!
DeleteLooks like a wonderful gathering.
ReplyDeleteI also took part in FFO
Thanks, Dora! I haven't made it around to everyone yet. I hope all is well with you!
DeleteWow!!!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely had blast dear Louise :)))
I felt sooo happy while seeing these lovely photos!
How nice you could meet all loved ones and visit your homeland:)
I can relate to this special and one of the most beautiful feeling!
Everyone looks so happy as well and peace on your lovely face while sitting with them reveal depth of your happiness:)
Thanks for sharing priceless treasure my friend.
Well come back.wising you all the joy in the world ♥️
Hugs
You never fail to lift my spirits, Baili, with your kind words! It was so good to see and spend time with my big family. I hope that you are doing well. Much love and hugs to you!
DeleteIt looks like you've had a good time. I have only been to Halifax, would love to visit the rest of the maritimes
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