Happy Wednesday Everyone!
Well I've finally gotten around to writing this post. It's been a busy couple of days and to say I was in no mood to spend any more time on the computer than I ABSOLUTELY had to would be a huge understatement.
But I've missed you all soooo much. I don't think I've been able to take in all your lovely blogs for almost a week now!!! YIKES!
As you can probably guess the weekend was just a touch busy too ;) But what a GREAT weekend! And of course I have some awesome pictures to show you!
First order of business... BBQ!!!!! Yup we're hard core, grilling it up on the smallest BBQ you've ever seen in -10. The boyfriend did an awesome job I have to say :)
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| Steaks anyone? |
Then a LOVELY most DELICIOUS surprise from my friend. THE best cake I've ever had in my life! I mean it - the icing was so light and creamy... the cake so moist and fluffy... not to mention the Ferrero Rocher! It was to die for!!!
The next day was just as beautiful. Especially when you wake up to toutons, eggs and bacon. Oh and did I mention toutons fried in bacon fat. Certainly not a heart healthy meal but probably the tastiest morning after the birthday breakfast one could ever ask for.
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| YUMMMMM! These girls are amazing touton makers!!! |
After a little downtime post breakfast it was time to pack up and get ready to go home. With a storm on the way there was NO WAY I was going to stuck in a cabin with no running water that we had to walk into because of the snow. I was sad to leave because I enjoy the cabin so much, but there'll be a next time!
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| Shot of the lake in front of my cabin. Gotta love the winter landscape! |
On the way home the gang and I decided to make a little detour to Brigus South. You might recognize some of the scenery because I had pictures up of this very same place during the summer. But don't be mistaken... it was WAY colder this time around. The pictures however were beautiful none-the-less.
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| Me and my friends, complete with big puffy coats. Ca Ca coooooold! |
Beautiful! Brigus South is another one of my favourite communities on the Island. It's such a picturesque fishing village and is the epitome of Rural Newfoundland.
Now onto the big news!!! We have a winner! And itsssss *drumroll*
CONGRATULATIONS Tammy! I'll be in touch soon :)
And thanks to everyone who participated!
Well that is all from me for now,
Have a great week everyone!
Melissa
Congratulations to Tammy!
ReplyDeleteWow, Melissa, it seems like you had a wonderful birthday. That cake does look scrumptious! You should get the recipe and post it on your blog for those of us who are drooling. Yum!
Happy belated birthday!
Hi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog because of your stitching (beautiful!) but have to say that I just love your pictures of Newfoundland. Thank you for giving us a tour every once in a while - you seem to capture a bit of its heart.
Here's wishing you very happy belated birthday!
Nina
I'm so happy you had such a wonderful birthday. I am so jealous of your going to the cabin and having a bbq. Never mind the toutons (sigh). I love them with butter and molasses. So jealous right now. Ha, ha. The pretty little place is very much like the small community I grew up in on the west coast. Except the ocean use to freeze over entirely. I wonder if it still does. But, it is warmer usually where you are. Again, so glad you had a banger of a weekend. Blessings, Newfie Princess.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Tammy. What great pics Melissa. Looks like you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Looks like everyone had a great weekend! The cake looke yummy.
ReplyDeleteHi there! I am so happy to have found your blog and I definitely will be checking it out alot! I hope you get a chance to check out my Stitching Oz blog once and a while too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching!
Trina
So glad you had such a great birthday!! That cake does look great!
ReplyDeleteIt looks as though you have had the perfect birthday weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe food looks yummy especially the cake!
Congrats. to the lucky winner.
Margaret
Melissa, I love your blog, and today's post was so special to me as a transplanted Canadian (from ON to NV). It's bringing back my beautiful memories of an old Newfoundland road trip! Heart's Content and Trinity are washing over me right now! I'm humming "I's the by" and "Lots of fish in Bonavist harbour", and dreaming of cod and screech! And that cake! Ooooh!!! Thanks so much, and big congrats to fellow Canadian Tammy B!
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Belated birthday wishes to you Melissa. The cake looks yummy, ferrero is an all-time favorite. Great pictures, love the whites all over :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lovely birthday with your friends! Thanks for sharing your pictures with us :) Congratulations to Tammy too!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Tammy!
ReplyDeleteWow...it seems like you had a wonderful birthday...
That cake does looks yummy..
big hugs x
woooo =)
ReplyDeleteso many beautiful pictures of a great time
it seems you had a very good birthday and that sounds great, I'm happy for you
very beautiful place in Winter also !!
thank you for sharing , I love to discover places in the world
congratulation to lucky Tammy =)
big big hugs to you
xxxx
Happy (belated) birthday!! :D
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fun day!!
And congrats to the lucky winner!
hugs&smiles
Happy (belated) birthday!! :D
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fun day!!
And congrats to the lucky winner!
hugs&smiles
Happy birthday, Melissa! And congratulations to Tammy :D
ReplyDeleteaaaahhh! I am cold just looking at you all out there! So glad you had a good time. And that cake!!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great weekend at the cabin with good food and good company. Really enjoyed taking a tour with you. Congratulations to Tammy.
ReplyDeleteI love the landscape pictures. I've never been to Newfoundland, but hope to get there sometime. It is so picturesque! Happy Birthday! :)
ReplyDeletecongrat:)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Tammy! Looks like you all have a great weekend and a yummy breakfast. Happy Birthday and many more!!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Looks and sounds like a perfectly wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a wonderful birthday.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Tammy
Congrats to Tammy!! What a wonderful birthday weekend! Looks like you had it all: friends, food and a fantastic time! Thanks for sharing those lovely photos. Toutons...never had them but they look amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful (and chilly) weekend with all your friends! Thanks for sharing the great photos!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Tammy!
ReplyDeleteIt may have been cold but it looks like you had a wonderful time celebrating with your friends. Belated Happy Birthday!
Wow! Sounds like a fantastic birthday and the scenery is just amazing - so beautiful! Congratulations to Tammy, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday,
hugs, Kaye
Belated congratulations on your birthday! It looks like you had a grand time and I love the photos.
ReplyDeleteFantastic progress on Old Nantucket..I've been kitting it up for the future and noted the issues with the thread colors etc. I'll be making substitutions too. Sorry it will cost you more to order in supplies....the mail service is in deep debt here so contemplating all sorts of things to improve the cash flow :(