The Cabot Trail

One of the most scenic drives in the world is found in Cape Breton and is named after one of the earliest explorers in Canada. The Cabot trail has been a favourite drive for Canadians and world travelers as well and remains as a key to tourism in Nova Scotia.

I have driven the trail many times over the last 75 years but never cease to marvel at the still unspoiled beauty of this natural wonder. Theresa and I have been over the trail several times but this time the weather was perfect and we enjoyed the magic of this journey once again. Words fail me to describe the vistas that appear around every curve of the road,

I imagine that I will make the effort a few more times in the future to make the trip but if not I have some great pictures in my minds eye of one of the greatest visual treats

available to man.

Bluenose ll

I have sailed on the Bluenose ll several times when it was attached to Halifax as a public relation ship. This time we were staying in Sydney and with our good luck he ship was in port. This sailing ship is an icon among sailing ships and the envy of the American sailing association because of the record of wins over many years in international competition.

Early one morning we realized that the Bluenose was leaving harbor at 9 o'clock sharp. We hurried down to dockside at 8 o'clock and watched the crew scurry about in preparation for the departure. Finally he horn blew and the cannon sounded and the ship moved slowly from its slip to move on to Pictou. Theresa and I took many pictures and it was a challenge to get the whole ship into frame as the main mast is 125 feet in height.

As the bluenose pointed into the wind she looked so graceful and the beautiful lines made her look like a bird taking flight. Canadians can be proud of the history of the Bluenose and if you can have an opportunity to visit this ship do so for a trip down a heritage giant. I loved the sight so much that Theresa and I followed her progress as she sailed around Cape Breton . Every open ocean sight we found brought us a perfect picture of the Bluenose. What a wonderful way to share our day around the Cabot Trail with the Bluenose.

The Store is Open

During the past five days the conservative store has been open and over $1,000,000,000 of our taxpayers money has been distributed to riding's faithful to the conservatives or ones that they think they can win.This is a lot of money and if used for the good of the country it could help our Vets, bring drinking water to the First Nations, help cure cancer, keep our research experts working and a dozen other things.

This reminds me of the early times when parties bought votes and men received a mickey and women nylons for their vote.This is going to be an interesting election and we will see some good men come to the rescue of Canada and defeat this corrupt and tired tyrannical government.

There are many more good people than bad running and even the conservatives have some excellent people who have been blocked from voicing their opinion but did not have the guts to stand up and be counted as the dictator had supreme power. These people will have to be accountable to ordinary folks who are fed up with the Harper way and we will see a new beginning from the bottom up.