Terry and I decided a week ago that we couldn't make our annual trip
to Nova Scotia over the August long weekend in Canada.
There is just too much going on here at home in Colorado.
Typically, my extended family members try to visit Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia
over the weekend followed by the first Monday in August.
In Canada, this Monday is formally called the Civic Holiday.
The Civic Holiday is not a federally-mandated statutory holiday,
but it is a day off for employees in many provinces and territories.
Different places have different names for it.
For example, in Nova Scotia it is called Natal Day.
My family, like many, considers Civic Holiday part of the August long weekend.
For my family the holiday weekend is a time for getting together
and enjoying games, great food and drink, and giant bonfires.
It's a happy time!
Watching Jake Play Baseball for Nova Scotia on TV
Me (Louise), Krista, Olivia, Bertie, Natalie (Jake's Partner), Peter, Dean, and Martin (sitting by me)
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 4, 2018
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Roy Makes a Game-Winning Move
Sue, Barb, Terry, and Roy
Barb and Pat's House, Smith's Cove
July 23, 2024
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Where There's Family, There's Often a Bonfire
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 29, 2023
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Every Family Has One! 😂
The Life of the Party, Our Cousin Pat!
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 4, 2024
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I thought that I would share a few funny Canadian Memes,
just because they make me smile and think of "home."
No Timmy's here in Colorado! ☕️😭
Love This Photo of Roy with His Special Latte
Made by Sister Barista Bertie
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 4, 2024
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We all take our hockey seriously! 🏒
We love our fires, campfires, bonfires! 🔥
Sane Master Fire Maker and Engineer Martin Gets to Work
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 27, 2024
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Insane Master Fire Makers aka Cousins and Friends
Additives: Frozen Yogurt, A Can of Beer, and Some Diesel Fuel
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 1, 2015
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We love our lobster dinners! 🦞
Meanwhile in Smith's Cove, Sara Cracks Lobster Claws
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 7, 2019
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Actually Our Family Has More Than One! 😂
Sisters Natalie and Sara with Terry and Krista in the Background
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 7, 2019
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Actually Our Family Has More Than Two! 😂
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 28, 2014
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And always the hardest part is saying "Goodbye." 👋🏻
We're too busy saying "Goodbye" to take pictures.
But we're always up for snapping hugs and squeezes!
A Squeeze from My Favorite Brother
Beautiful Cove, Long Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 2, 2016
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I'm linking to Tom's Aloha Friday, Nicole's Friday Face Off, and Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date.
For Tom: Aloha! ~ Aloha is a complex concept, but certainly love of family is aloha.
We've Been Taking Family Group Shots Forever!
Front: Roy, Great Grammie Sara, Baby Barb or Joanie, Me (Louise), Mom Sara, Donnie
Back: Great Aunt Vera (?), Grammie Ella, Great Aunt Mary (?)
I've asked the extended family detectives to help me out.
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
Circa Summer 1956
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For Nicole: Happy Family Faces! ~ The August Long Weekend Last Year.
Happy Family Faces!
Back: Pat, Barb, Terry, Roy
Front: Martin, Me (Louise), Donnie, and Sue
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
August 1, 2024
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For Rain: Owls ~ This "family"owl now hangs out in the Smith's Cove Museum. Mom's first cousin Kelsey Raymond bought it in a sale from the Jaggar Estate after a fire in 1950 for 50 cents. It had been shot off the Methodist Church sometime in the past. Most of my life it sat in the front parlor of my Great Grammie Sara Cossett Cossaboom. The Jaggar Estate belonged to Louise Jaggar (my Mom's mentor ~ who persuaded Mom that she was smart enough to go to university) and her brother Thomas who founded the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
The "Family" Owl
Smith's Cove Museum
Smith's Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
July 21, 2023
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I thought this would be an easy post! Ha!
When I was working on it a couple of days ago, my sister Donnie FaceTimed me,
and she found me crying because I missed my family and was distressed
that I wouldn't be in Nova Scotia for the August long weekend this year.
Why would I answer a FaceTime then?
Because Donnie is one of my lucky stars!
She managed to bring me round to laughs with a reminder
that I could come in September and baby Elsie and brother Jackson would be there.
Elsie and Jackson
Outside London, United Kingdom
May 2025
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I'm doing fine now!
I wasn't even bothered when I learned today that our renovation
is now scheduled to finish the week of July 28. 😵💫 🤞 😂
Have a great weekend!
Till next time ~
Fundy Blue
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Friday, July 25, 2025 🤞
On the Bay of Fundy
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