Father's Day Fish Fry

Better late than never, we held the annual Cox family Father's Day fish fry this weekend - the first chance all of us had to get together in the past while. We're pretty sure it's the Fifth Annual Father's Day Fish Fry, though we're starting to lose track.

At any rate, a healthy school of fresh Lake Erie yellow perch and yellow pickerel fillets were sent for one final dramatic swim in some rather hot canola oil. The usual side dishes of hand cut french fries and Julie's delicious vinegar veggie salad were accompanied this year by an experimental frying of mushroom caps, much to the delight and eventual approval of all involved.

Mushroom cap-petizer

Perhaps the sandals were a poor choice....

Batter up!

TGI Fry-day

A golden pile o' perch!

Summer Lovin'

Had us a blast.

Another gorgeous summer weekend revealed some opportunities to enjoy some local fare. We took the always scenic drive along the Lake Erie shoreline to Blenheim, for a classic car show, followed by a waterfront lunch on the patio at Bayside Brewery (and brewpub) in Erieau. A few "take out" selections were also in order!

Watched a movie (City of Bones) under the stars on our outdoor theatre on Saturday night. On Sunday, we ventured two kilometers down the road to the Two Creeks Conservation area, where we enjoyed a free ("pass the hat") concert by The Diggers, featuring some fine celtic entertainment.

Oh yeah, pulled some weeds and cut some grass and did some writing, in case you think I didn't do any work all weekend!

Mercury Montego

A nice pair....of Chevrolets!

The General Lee!

Lake Erie shoreline

Outdoor movie night!

The Diggers

Lazy Days of Summer

This morning we took advantage of the fabulous weather and travelled to the Komoka area (almost London)    for the Fleetwood Charity Cruize-In, a large classic car show held on the private property of a very wealthy individual. Beyond his own collection of over a hundred cars, there were apparently some 3000 classic cars expected. We went early and left early, before it got too busy and before we got burnt to a crisp.....but we must have seen (and drooled upon) at least 1000 cars.

Took the scenic route home along the Lake Erie shoreline, stopping at local stands for fresh baked goods, local strawberries and asparagus, and some steaks for the BBQ.  Hadn't factored on "Rosy Rhubarb Fest" clogging up Highway 3 at Shedden, but otherwise it was a very relaxing drive along the shore.

Still home by early afternoon, to get some yardwork done and enjoy some reading, music and feline antics. Rounded out a gorgeous evening with a bonfire, and back inside to catch OT and double OT in Gam 2 of the Stanley Cup finals between the LA King and the New York Rangers. Great day all around.

 Chive On and.....grow?

Would that paint colour be "Labatt's Blue"? 

 'Stang Alley

 Chevy Corvairs and a Mercury Cougar to the right

 Chevy Chevelles and Oldsmobile Cutlass/442

 50th Anniversary of the Mustang meant....many Mustangs...

 Ford Fairlane

 Buick Riviera

 Pontiac GTO

 Plymouth Barracuda

 Twin Cobrai?

 Still lined up even as we left....

 Local berries and asparagus

 Finally got that hammock from Mexico hung

 The Summer Trifecta - music, literature, and beer

 Ingenious swallow nest atop our washroom air vent

Yes, that IS constructed in the gap between the top of the pipe and the roof!