Hunting Season

Hi again,

In keeping with the seasonal changes here in New Brunswick, Ross has finally given in to the temptation of the great Canadian tradition of hunting ("when it gets too cold to go fishing you go hunting"). Having gone to the obligatory firearms safety course and been cleared by the RCMP he is now the proud holder of a Canadian firearms possession and acquisition licence and a new rifle.

On the way to the quaint village of McAdam to purchase said new rifle (Stevens model 200 in .223 cal for those who are interested) we passed a beaver hutch and thought you may be interested to see how large they can be.

The trip also gave us some great fall scenery.

Having joined a local gun club we made our first visit to their range to shoot and sight in the rifle and the scenery even at the range entrance was spectacular.

The range trip was partially successful in that we managed to set up a zeroing target and get some rounds down range but it got so cold that it was impossible with frozen fingers to make the adjustments or eventually even to load the weapon.

 Even Murphy the ever faithfull "gun dog" decided that it was much warmer in the car.

So until our next update stay happy, safe and well.

Love to all,

Bev, Ross and Murphy

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in Canada was celebrated over the weekend 9-11 October and it is a time to share with family and friends.  So in the spirit of the day we were joined by Jacqueline and John our lovely friends who live closer to the city than we do.  It was also an opportunity to have an early birthday cake for Jacqueline who will celerbrate her birthday on 23 October but as she will be in the United Kingdom at this time it was a good way to see her and John before departing on 14 October.    

The cake was a walnut cake and Jacqueline still had enough buff to blow the candles out.  We all had a great evening and we are looking forward to hearing of Jacqueline's travels on her return.

Huff, buff and the candles are out - Good effort Jacqueline.

On Monday of the Thanksgiving weekend we spent the day with Debbie and George having a pleasant drive around different parts of New Brunswick.  We had intended to have a picnic however, it was so windy we returned home and had a late lunch of curried prawns and rice.

As you can see from the smiles on the faces at the table we had a happy time.

On 31 October Halloween will be celebrated and we are having a get together here at home.  So next update will be about Halloween.

On 27 October, Bronson, Bev's 3rd cousin will be arriving for a visit and on 3 November, Joy and Adam will be joing us for a couple of weeks.  One has to ask the question - is Beaver Dam ready for 5 Australian's at once?

Best wishes to all.

Love Bev, Ross and Murphy      

Cornhill Nursery

A couple of weeks ago we had the opportunity to spend a lovely day out with our friends Debbie and George at the Cornhill Nursery which is located  near Sussex N.B. and is known for its organic produce.  For more information on this very attractive property have a look at http://www.cornhillnursery.com/

There were lots of activities provided on the day we visited such as apple juice pressing which can be seen in the photo below to horse drawn carriage rides, a live band as well as presentations on how to grow grapes. 

The nursery covers many acres and as the weather was just perfect on the day you can see just how beautiful the surrounding flora.

As Thanksgiving was to be celebrated the following weekend a trip to the Big Pumpkin was in order and as can be seen from the two photos below they really know how to grow pumpkins in this area. The fact that halloween is not far away is also a factor.

On our return home it was time for Murphy to stretch her legs so she was delighted to walk in some of the sod we had planted during the summer.

It will not be too many more weeks until the ride-on mower will hybernate for the winter but at present the grass is still green and the fall leaves are a picture.

So best wishes to all.

Love Bev, Ross and Murphy

Apple picking

With the onset of harvest season here in New Brunswick we had the opportunity to have a day out with Debbie and George our great friends who suggested we go apple picking following which we would have a picnic.


Throughout the summer months over this side of the country, fruit picking for personal consumption is a very popular past time as it is an opportunity to enjoy the sunny weather and to choose the produce for onself. While Ross as a young boy had experienced fruit picking Beverley as a city girl never had. So the White/Wright household really enjoyed the time spent wandering around this very well kept orchard. As can be seen in the couple of photos below the property sports a nice homestead with a beautiful vista to a lake.

The farm also produces blueberries,

and rasberries.

The farm also had a great collection of vintage machinery and the John Deere ride on mower must be one of the originals.

Following the less than strenuous apple picking and a good walk around the property we drove to a local provincial park on the St John river for a picnic lunch.

It is a lovely area and even boasts the New Brunswick version of Bondi Beach.

We celebrate our second Canadian Thanksgiving this weekend and have our friends Jacqueline and John coming over for dinner.

Stay safe,

Ross, Bev & Murphy