Middle Brook Falls

Hey everyone!  We are having the most spectacular fall ever---the weather is amazing!!!  It's the middle of October and we are still walking in t-shirts----17 degrees and sunny, who could ask for anything more?

Yesterday I walked the Middle Brook Trail, in the David Smallwood Park, right here in town.  

I took a little detour in and around the falls....

It was absolutely B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!

See for yourself...........

The sounds of the water, when standing here, are amazing.

 

Looking out in the direction of the community, before crossing the bridge to go in to the falls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Many salmon fisherman walk over these steps in the early hours of the morning, trying to get to his or her favorite fishing spot in pursuit of that delicious Atlantic salmon.  Gambo boasts two of the best salmon rivers in the central region of the province.

This beauty would make anyone want to be a "tree-hugger"

 

I have this thing for wild mushrooms----couldn't resist getting down and taking a snap of this little guy!

 

How many people have walked up over these steps in awe, after visiting the falls, I wonder...

 

 

 

 

Hope you enjoyed these photos.

Cheers

;o)

"Cookies in a Jar"

Here is a great gift idea from your kitchen.  I have made these on many occasions for teachers or bake sales.  Everyone loves them !!

You can do this with almost any cookie recipe.  The trick is to layer the ingredients in a jar,  and not have any air-space at the top.  If there is a little space left when all the ingredients have been packed in, just add a few more smarties or some coconut. so it's tightly packed.  This just makes it look better.  When the jars are filled, just attach a label advising what else needs to be incorporated (usually an egg and some butter), and the baking instructions.  

Here's a recipe that I've used many times........

Jar Ingredients 

              

          1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  

          3/4 teaspoon baking soda  

          1/4 teaspoon baking powder 

          1/2 cup packed brown sugar 

          1/2 cup white sugar  

          1/2 cup white chocolate chips

          1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 

          1/2 cup rolled oats 

          1/2 cup smarties

Directions

In a 1 quart jar, layer the ingredients in the order listed. Pack down firmly after each addition.

Attach a tag with the following instructions: 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup margarine until light and fluffy. 

Mix in 1 egg and 2 tablespoons water. 

Add the entire contents of the jar, and stir until well blended. 

Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an un-greased cookie sheet. 

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven. 

Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

NOTE***

You can change up some of the ingredients to make your own specialty cookies.  I often use raisins and dried cranberries instead of chocolate chips and smarties.  This is definitely a recipe that you can have a lot of fun with!

 

Here's a few pictures of the last batch I made for a fundraiser at work........ 

 Enjoy ;o)

Santa's elves have started !!

Well, it's the middle of October and my little work room upstairs looks like Santa's elves have set up shop......and I love it!!!!!

I've started painting my glassware again, take a look(remember, these are not finished!).........

I'll keep you posted with updates as I finish more.

Cheers

;o)

Good News!!!

My mom finally got her reports yesterday---no liver cancer!!!!   Yay-----did I say YAY???!!!!!!!

I have been keeping a really low profile in "blog-land"---hopefully get right back on track now!!

Fall evening sky--view from Butts Pond trestle area

This picture is definitely worth a thousand words....it's like the sky is clearing and the sun is shining!!!!!!
We are all so relieved...just have to deal with the bowel issue now---hopefully she'll have surgery in the next couple of weeks.....We are all so happy with that!

Have a great week,my friends

;o)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

In all the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Thanksgiving,

take a moment to focus on what being 

 thankful

 is all about.