Everyone Loves A Parade

It was a gorgeous weekend (last week). We planned a "play-date" with some friends and went to our local golf course. The girls had never golfed before.... it worked out perfectly as we had the course to ourselves. As with all golf courses, there is a certain golf etiquette that must be observed; on the Denman Island course, it is as follows...

- No dress code is in effect. (in fact clothes are optional)
- Tee shots must not intentionally be aimed at sheep.

- Free drop with every shot
- Club rentals are free.
- Drinking on the course is encouraged.
- Green fees are covered by your empties.

We also went to a "Gymkhana" on the island, which is a sort of sports-day for horses. Ash and Kari have been bitten by the horse bug. We've talked for years about buying or leasing a horse... it has reared it's head again, (pun intended). So we're on the lookout for a good all-round trail horse (or two).

Straw Bale House Update: Yay, I got my electrical inspection done last week and it passed with flying colours. We've hired a guy to do the shingle work on the gable ends. He'll start next week. It's work that I like doing, but time is important now that the rains are here. (besides I saved a whack by doing my own electrical). Our goal is to have the house completely buttoned up before it gets too cold to plaster.

This weekend (labour Day) was a different story. The annual Blackberry Festival was eventually rained out, but not before the parade. People showed up by the tens and there was the usual food and games for all to enjoy. Here's some shots of the parade.