SaucyKodz Blog

Victoria Day Weekend Surprise.....

2013-05-20T20:00:00.000-04:00

The Victoria Day long weekend this year has meant shovels, icy roads and a record-breaking snowfall for many residents of central Newfoundland in Atlantic Canada. In Gander, Newfoundland, 58 centimeters (23 inches) of snow fell between Saturday morning and Sunday night, with peak snowfall on Saturday evening. Environment Canada meteorologists said the snowfall blew away all previous

A quiet day that.......

2013-05-17T17:38:00.003-04:00

A quiet day that quickly changed to "Wacky Weather" - Thunder, Lightning, one inch hail, torrential downpour and extremely high winds. For approximately 11 minutes, the storm roared outside the house. We listened and watched as one inch pellets of ice struck the house, windows, cars, gardens, roads and walkways. Citizens in our small town caught outside when the rain and ice pellets

Tomorrow is Monday.....

2013-05-12T16:03:00.002-04:00

Tomorrow is Monday and some may assume it's just going to be another "Blue Monday", "Dreary Monday; - start of the work week - going to jobs or school, but according to statistics, there will be over 5,000 weddings, 10,000 childbirths, and over 42 million hugs occurring. Also, there will be at least 4 people that will win the multi-million dollar lotteries, and 600

Evening colour on The Saint Croix River

2013-05-04T07:57:00.001-04:00

Border Crossing Milltown, NB Canada to Calais, Me USA Sunset n Clouds St. Croix River Reflection Spring is in the air.... I dropped a pebble, n watched the ripple grow Look way up the river - new border crossing Some great fishing here in the St. Croix An enchanting evening walk - The trees have buds, Eh :)

CLUMP OF MUD.......

2013-04-28T10:05:00.000-04:00

Mud, dirt n grime - when folks share stories and photos of their dirty vehicles, you see everything from a light dusting of road salt, to a coating of mud.....so thick, that sometimes, you might not be able to tell the colour of the vehicle underneath. One thing for sure; when these folks are done on the trail for the day, they all seem to have a strong desire for a cuppa - at Timmie's -

Cannons in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada

2013-04-17T08:42:00.000-04:00

This blockhouse and gun battery, dating from the war of 1812, is one of three that were built to protect the community of St. Andrews. The blockhouses were built at the expense of local citizens, chiefly Robert Pagan and Christopher Scott and has been named a National Historic Site. The tops of the barrels of the 24 pound cannons overlooking the harbour have the monogram of King

Olde Book Smell

2013-04-07T11:17:00.001-04:00

"A combination of grassy notes with a tang of acids and a hint of vanilla over an underlying mustiness"; is how a study from a team of chemists describe the unique odor of olde books. Sounds rather poetic, for sure, but what causes the odor of olde books? Books are made up almost entirely of organic materials- paper, ink, glue, fibers. All these materials react to light, heat, moisture

The Easter Basket

2013-03-28T19:27:00.002-04:00

Painted by June Chandler & Maria Kulcher There was a knock at my door - I went to answer, finding no one there. On the step was a beautiful basket of hand painted eggs with all the colours of the rainbow. There was green and pink plastic grass that engulfed the contents with a note attached that said, " I come to you this special day not really from the Easter Bunny, but rather

Saint John City Market, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

2013-03-15T17:29:00.000-04:00

The Saint John City Market is the oldest continuing farmer's market in Canada, with a charter dating from 1785. The current market building has a unique roof structure that resembles an inverted ship's keel. Made of wooden trusses, and built by ship carpenters of the day. The floor slopes with the natural grade of the land and the architecture is in the second empire style. The Saint John

Spring is coming............

2013-03-10T09:53:00.000-04:00

The creek has opened... Water's flowing...... Mother Nature blasted us last week, - we still have lots of snow in backyard N woods, however, the sun is higher N hotter - beginning to show some bare spots oot n aboot. We hadn't seen the sun since March 1st storm, however; it did come out long enough - to leave a reflection at sunset last night.

What's New, Eh?

2013-03-01T15:43:00.002-05:00

Waiting for Spring..... OK, so it was supposed to snow yesterday and the day before and everybody was prepared - Kids had the day off, government offices closed, we battened down the hatches and waited patiently....... We got our March 1st storm - IN LIKE A LION - - the rest of the month should go...... OUT LIKE A LAMB - Jack played and tried to catch snowflakes with her

My New Rubber Boots

2013-02-27T13:05:00.000-05:00

My friend Gail @ http://gailatthefarm.blogspot.ca/ wrote a post about her rubber boot trek - along her land and creek upon which she punctured the boot and had wet, soggy feet on her return home. She talked about now having to purchase new boots and showed several coloured patterns of many styles of rubber boots. While she ponders over what to invest in - I shall show you my new boots. BTW, you

Rocks n Roots

2013-02-17T11:36:00.001-05:00

Rocks n Roots aboot St. Andrew's Bay, New Brunswick, Canada Buoy's always coming in with the tide. Inukshuk In The Making - You always make an Inukshuk @ the beach - I must be looking for the feet n arms - great rocks - shoulda brought this one home for the garden. We usually build them on the beach and then carry the HEAVY ROCK pieces up to the car - .......now that's a chore. What

The Rock

2013-01-31T08:33:00.000-05:00

A wet and heavy mist at sea, Surging waves flow over me, Tides come and go, as does the day, As the force of nature tries to wear me away. A solid mass, my body strong, The years passed quickly and surged my song, To many ships, I've paved the way- For the ROCK, I am this very day. A lookout point, some know me well, In the night's horizon I hear a bell, Warning sailors and

Did Someone Mention SNOW.....

2013-01-18T20:07:00.001-05:00

Yah, the day the snow fell in NEWFOUNDLAND - AAH, that was just last week.... and let me tell you, it was a bunch o'sno, Eh. A tad behind in posting these lovely photos - a friend sent the ones from Newfoundland and the rest are of my yard. How's stuff in your yard this week? GOOD THING THE DOOR OPENED INSIDE WE WERE ABLE TO CRAWL OUT..... NO ONE CHECKING METERS TODAY.....

The Art Of Fundy Dulsin'.........n tha rest o'tha day....

2013-01-08T18:20:00.002-05:00

Dulse is reddish seaweed that grows in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It has been harvested for hundreds of years and is commonly used as both food and medicine. Today, it can be ordered just about anywhere online from many health food stores or fish markets or even ordered directly from the many small towns and villages along the Bay of Fundy. We have some of the highest and

RESOLVE.......

2012-12-31T18:32:00.004-05:00

Resolve to make at least one person happy every day, and then in ten years you may have made three thousand, six hundred and fifty persons happy, or.... brightened a small town - by your contribution to the fund of general enjoyment. HAPPY NEW YEAR SaucyKod

CANUCK IN A POOK TOQUE.....

2012-12-25T16:31:00.003-05:00

The Pook Toque has been out for a while and did originate from that "olde wool sock" by a group of inventors from St. Mary's Ontario. A Pook Toque is just a sock hat that has many moods n styles and probably is one of the warmest Toques I've ever worn. Some may think it's silly, just plain goofy, or strictly just a CANUCK thing. Some of you may enjoy the Canadian humour and it might

Cheers to the Season.....

2012-12-16T08:20:00.000-05:00

Cheers to the Season, when we love to give; when we celebrate with friends and have strangers to greet. Whatever is bright and beautiful; whatever means the most to you; whatever brings you happiness - These are the things wished for you and yours. Remember - You All - are Xtraordinarily beautiful in all different ways and Overwhelmingly Xciting as friends and family. Happy

HOLIDAY ETIQUETTE.........

2012-12-03T18:38:00.002-05:00

Holiday Etiquette For The Dog Special Attention - Should be Read Out Loud to Yer Pet, Eh followed with a treat! 1. Be especially patient with your humans during this time. They may appear to be more stressed-out than usual and they will appreciate long comforting dog leans. 2. They may come home with large bags of things they call gifts. Do not assume that all the gifts are yours. 3.

Rafflesia

2012-12-01T07:59:00.000-05:00

Until recently, I hadn't thought about this wonderful flower. At this time of the year, our thoughts seem focused on "Christmas Bouquets", "Holiday Wreaths", "Poinsettias" of various colour and size; or other such seasonal plants growing throughout the house. I think this "Rafflesia Plant" is one of the most beautiful I have seen. My young friend Hannah, way over in Malaysia had her photo

The old man's eyes.........

2012-11-04T10:03:00.003-05:00

On a cold November morn, and old man sits awhile, Looking through old photographs, he can't help but smile - The old man's eyes mist with tears, as he remembers every face Each of his fallen brothers and the killing which took place - They met as strangers, but soon became - like brothers to the end - Smiling at the camera, there could be no truer friends. Too soon he felt the

Happy Halloween........

2012-10-31T16:07:00.004-04:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE "Jingles" Johnson, Sheriff of Charlotte Co. HAVE SOME OF MY DELICIOUS TREATS !!!!!!!! BE SAFE.............

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

2012-10-25T18:00:00.001-04:00

Saucy's Haunted Porch n Jack...... The night is dark and the goblins are out, There's Witches n Black Cats prowling about. Costumed creatures; the strangest I've seen, Will be knocking on doors - 'cause it's Halloween. ~ GHOSTS do not have shadows and leave no footprints ~ ~ Some people believe that CROW BONES will make you invisible ~ ~ Put your clothes on inside out ~ Walk

The Three Sister's, Saint John, NB, Canada

2012-10-24T08:34:00.001-04:00

The Trinity Lamps, or "Three Sisters" are located at St. Patrick's Square, a patch of land at the end of Prince William Street, in Saint John, New Brunswick. The earliest light at the present location of the "Three Sisters" was a single oil lalmp erected in 1842. It was placed in direct line with the steeple of Trinity Church, so that harbour pilots and sea captains were able to navigate