The Dirtiest Drunk in the History of Liquor

No, that is not the title of the latest Trailer Park Boys movie.....but rather a rollicking tune from kick-ass Cape Breton band The Stanfields. We were lucky enough to catch them opening for Wide Mouth Mason a few months back, and jumped at the chance to see them headline at Norma Jeans in London.

The boys did not disappoint, even with the looming spectre of the drive home from London in the wee hours. But that, friends, is the subject of another tune I am currently developing, entitled "The Bestest DD in the History of Drivers".

You just have to appreciate great music in a great venue, road-beaten instruments covered in duct tape, and selective use of the Port Hawksbury dinner jacket.

When in London, drink Labatts!

Busy Times

After two too many funerals in recent weeks, more visitors than we have ever had in one summer, and a whack of prep for upcoming trial.....not much to offer but a few simple pics.

Oh, and the little things - sitting on the front porch with a cold drink, surveying and inhaling 1.5 acres of freshly cut grass.

Putting the Winds of Wheatley to fine use

High as a Kite

Roasting marshmallows and cherry tomatoes

Nuggles Nuggington, III...of the Wheatley Nuggingtons

She could have been yawning or snarling, the story was never clear

Who's a special kitty? Who is???

Ranney Falls Locks

On the back side of Ferris Provincial Park lies the Trent River, and locks 11 and 12 of the Trent-Severn marine railway.

Lower lock closing to flood

Doors to the upper lock

Water levels balanced

Free the boats!

Next lock

Drain the water

Off they go

Campbellford Camping

Unfortunately had to head east for a funeral, figured to make the best of it with a mini-vacation along the way. Spent a few nights camping at Ferris Provincial Park near Campbellford, on the idyllic Trent River.

Also visited nearby Church Key Brewing, set up in old church. Besides some delicious libations, the formerly hallowed ground also contained the most impressive collection of beer bottles I have seen. Put mine to shame, it did.

Evening warmth....

...and morning java

R&R...& Reading!

Juke's first camping trip!

Church Key Brewing Co.

Ranney Falls Gorge suspension bridge

Ranney Falls on the Trent River

Midsummer Miscellany

A few pics to pass the days. It's too frickin' hot and humid to do much else.

Miss thinks she's a dish

Those lazy days of summer

Just don't call them "dog" days

Chess by candlelight - nerd romance courtesy of a thunderstorm

Our sad little yard sale - at least we melted a few more candles

More Cats...and Garden!

For lack of anything else to post, unless you wanted shots of us mowing down at Chatham Ribfest....here are more cat pics, plus a shot of the garden.

Beans and tomatoes

Got my Bick in a Box

Poots riding the Pine

Also got my Miss in a Box

Who says a dead ash is only good for firewood???

Pistol and Perca

Pita

Pooka and her brood

All the Small Things

Some pics of small things that bring us pleasure:

Wheelbarrow full o' kittens

Eight weeks and growing fast

Wild raspberries at the barn

Baby Swallows call for Momma....

....and Momma Swallow answers their call!