A culture filled weekend!

Conditions at 5:15 am: 14' and overcast
Expected later: 18' with a mix of sun and cloud (after some isolated showers in the morning)

Well, Lloyd can't say we didn't keep him entertained over the weekend. Friday night we attended a concert at the College of Piping in Summerside with Brenda and Bernie. We were thoroughly entertained by a pipe band from France called Bagad Cap Caval. It was truly a one of a kind experience. Following the show, we were further entertained by some great island music in the beer tent.
I worked on Saturday and when I got home, Lloyd had some final touches to put on the front step I had requested for the porch door. Well, he outdid himself. He made it large enough that two chairs can fit on it. While he finished that I cut some of the grass, before it was time to head over to the Van Gaals for a delicious lobster feed. We had a great night with them and the Andersons. Caitlyn and Ethan were there as well, but being it was Saturday night, hanging out with a bunch of old folks didn't quite cut it for them so they left shortly after they ate supper, to go into town.

Sunday morning dawned overcast but not raining so it was back outside. We worked around the yard - splitting and stacking wood, and then I continued with the grass when it dried enough. Before we knew it, we had to get ready to go to New London for the finale of the Festival of Small Halls. It lasted longer than we had expected. It started at 2:00 and lasted until almost 6:00. It was also a great time and it was so nice to see it so successful only into it's third year.

When it was over we were all hungry so ended up at the Olde Mill Restaurant in New Glasgow. Brenda and Bernie had been there once before about 6 years ago. It was very nice and the food was great. The four of us once again had a great time. The dining room we sat in was a glassed in sun porch and it was an inspiration for some future plans on our house. After we got back to drop off the Van Gaals, we checked out the progress on Ethan's boat that he and some friends are working on. Later, a cup of tea and another delicious slice of the carrot cake left over from the night before, and we headed home. All in all it was a really great weekend.

All we need now, is a bit of warm weather. With any luck we may get some this week.