Chillin'

Sorry for the absence from updates, but we are back into "Chill" mode at the cottage, and there isn't a huge focus on trying to identify noteworthy events to report on.

We haven't taken any decent photos for a while either! So please forgive the indulgence of stealing two wonderful photos that Rebecca Box (of Last Minute) took during their trip to Lunenburg, NS. This quaint town is located a little more than an hour from our cottage and it is the overall favorite spot for all visitors to see. We like to think it may be like San Francisco when it was tiny and authentic. There are beautiful homes, churches and buildings throughout the town.

This is a gorgeous wooden church - St. John Anglican - that

was just restored. This church was constructed in 1753. Wow.

This is a primary school called Lunenburg Academy, and it is still in service!

We played golf 5 times last week! That is a new world record for Jay. He also beat Michelle! Once! Don't laugh. That is the first time that has happened in about 10 years.

This week was quite special in the sense that we met a bunch of neighbors and really "moved the needle" in terms of feeling a connection to the neighborhood. Most of the residents in this charming community are "CFA's" (Come From Away's); many who live in Florida during the winter and here in the summer. We enjoyed happy hour with one set of neighbors and have coffee planned with another. Being in a place like this seems to be a great common denominator.... everyone is simply trying to enjoy life. It's done best with warm sentiments.

On the GREAT NEWS side, our neighbors informed us of a common housekeeper that they use, and we had her come and do a day of cleaning. We are officially in love with her and we now feel guilty about every smudge we make. We have been disappointed with the person we have previously had do our cleaning, so there is a lot of catch-up to do. But WOW... what a catch this gal is. See? Life at the cottage just keeps getting better.

As part of our continuing effort to experience "All Things Nova Scotia", we are attending the Queens County Fair next Wednesday. That is the day for the Big Ole' Parade, and some hogs and critters and such. We also have a day of golf planned with Jay's cousin Paul and wife Moie on Monday. OMG. Who has time for work?

We are counting down the days until departure. We will likely leave around 9/29 and head (in Big Blue) to Prince Edward Island (PEI). This pastural and idilic island is best known for magnificent shellfish and the fictional character of Anne of Green Gables. That's "Anne" with an "e".... if you read the book! We will snake our way west, back to Michigan and then to the heartland of America, Kansas, to see the two of the prettiest girls in America. Our daughter and granddaughter.

We hope you are enjoying your early fall, and we look forward to seeing many of you in the weeks and months ahead. Thanks for checking in.