Monday, November 29, 2010

Tenderize Steak

 
I was out shopping today at the local super and while at the meat counter a friend mentioned using a kiwi fruit for tenderizing steak. I gave it a try and have to admit it was great. It is simple. Cut the kiwi in half and squeeze the juice out onto the steak. Rub it in and let sit for 30 to 60 minutes. Two thumbs up for this idea.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

November 13th and 20 above

Today was a spectacular day with temperatures reaching near 20 C. Motorcycles were everywhere and people were in a great mood after the 6 days of rain we experienced. Clear skies tonight and more goodness ahead.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Sky Diving in the Annapolis Valley

Today was a perfect day for sky diving in the Annapolis Valley, so I packed the camera into the bike panniers and rode down to the municipal airport in Waterville to see what was up! Sure enough five young ladies from Newfoundland were trying sky diving for the first time. The owner, a guy named Dave introduced himself and suggested a good area to stand in for pictures. He explained the direction they would come from, and then the group took off in the Cessna 172. Pilot, two instructors and two Newfoundlanders. The other three had already had their turn so this was the last group. Here are some pictures on a beautiful November day in Nova Scotia. Click each picture to enlarge them.












It is always great meeting people who are enjoying themselves, and even more so a person such as Dave who obviously loves what he does!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Lots of Rain the last few days

and more to come. Nova Scotia has lost some bridges and some roads are closed. And to think it will rain for three more days. Not good for a lot of reasons.

Need Some Sun!

Rant finished.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Riding Along the Fundy Shore

Back a day I had an opportunity to take some pictures of some animals I normally don't see. The first one was a porcupine. I went whizzing by him as he crawled along a back road. I stopped and he stopped. Then he went into a defensive posture. He hunched his back towards me and sat still. I had time to mount the zoom lens and snap some pictures while he kept an eye on me. Check out his fangs. I wouldn't tangle with those or the quills. Nasty! Click to enlarge the pictures.

Sea Lions and some seagull pictures from Port George on the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia.


Friday, November 5, 2010

Simple Solution to Stop Traffic Violators. Guaranteed!

Are you looking for an simple solution for stopping traffic violations in your village or town? The fine folks in Annapolis Royal have come up with a unique home grown solution. With hostilities between France and England recently ended, the town folks decided to put the war surplus equipment to good use. And it seems to be working well, as I noticed no cars making an illegal right turn onto main street.

Need more information. Contact the town office to purchase your very own pre American Revolution 16 pounder cannon and stop traffic violators dead in their tracks.
Click to preview a larger image of the Cannon.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Organic Weed Control

Here is a solution for those pesky weeds that pop up on your lawn. Buy the totally organic Brown Standard Poodle.

Notice the technique. First you stare at the weeds, and then you chew them. This is the No chemicals alternative for weed control.