6 Boys -and- A Girl

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Two Free Spots

Patrick and I (and Aidan, sort of) are part of the FB NSBS. Recently, they offered free tickets for the Peggy's Cove Boat Tour: Puffin Tour. The first 12 to respond on June 9th at 7:00pm would win. Since Patrick and I had plans for the evening (Sean's surprise award ceremony), Aidan and I wrote our emails early in the day and saved them to drafts. He set 3 alarms for that night. At 6:50 he opened both of our accounts on 2 different computers; and with his finger hovering over "send", he anxiously waited for the minutes to tick by.

7:00

"Send"

At 8:43 we received an email notifying us that we won (spot #2 and #3)!!!

Talk about exciting! A chance to encounter several new birds at the top of our list!

June 25th finally arrived with some concern that the trip might be moved to another day, but Captain Peter decided to go for it.

20 knots and foggy, oh my, it turned out to be quite the adventure.

The fog had not yet lifted.

Don't be fooled. It might look calm, but these swells were anything but.

Razorbill "twins"

Razorbill in flight.

Puffin

It is so cute to see their big feet running across the water for takeoff.

If you look closely, you can just make out 2 Black Guillemot on the rocks... black birds with white on their wings and bright red feet.

Black-legged Kittiwakes

One is nesting. I love how the other two almost form a perfect heart with their beaks crossed and their heads practically touching.

Bird watcher Extraordinaire.

What a wild, wet ride!

Can you spot Peggys Cove in the distance?

Almost there. Still very gray, but the fog has lifted!

Our captain got us there and back safely! He then offered everyone a free trip since the sun did not shine and there were a couple of very seasick passengers.

Happy 12th Birthday, Aidan

Per request: chips and cheese with taco meat, black olives, sour cream, and salsa

Per request: Key Lime pie

May all your dreams come true.

He attacked his dessert with gusto.

Present time

This card cracked him up.

"Crazy for Cake!"

Working hard

We sure LOVE you!!!

Tranquility

Like a Scene From Dr. Who

Panicked

Pleading for mercy

Resigned to his fate

Cool as a cucumber!

Not Just DeeDee's

True, their ice cream if fantastic, but there is so much more to do at Peggys Cove.

Huge boulders perfect for:

. climbing and leaping.

. resting and enjoying the view

. hiding treasures to be discovered

Nana came too!

Argh Matey!

Pirate of the Maritimes

DeeDee's for the Birthday Boy!

Mint Chocolate Chip for a brand new 12 year old!

3 scoops in a fresh, homemade waffle cone.

This is one thing Asher is willing to eat all by himself.

Yummy!

Seriously, if you are ever in the vicinity, be sure to try some. In their own words:

"We use only the best local milk and cream, organic fair-traded raw cane sugar, real fruits, nuts, European chocolate, and other real ingredients. Our ice cream is dense, creamy and fresh."

Movement and Color

I really do enjoy photography, and one day, just maybe, I will get to take a class or two.

I love capturing memorable moments laced with emotion, noticing an object I might have normally overlooked, or the challenge of photographing something completely ordinary in an unusual way.

Rarely, more like never, am I out alone. My pictures are a small piece of something larger, time spent with the people I love most.