Just because....kitten

Ok....sometimes you just need a little kitten....

Visit

Ok...some time hangin' with my little man.  Just some photos of him during my time there.

Lake Ontario

Checking out the planes at the Royal Air Force Museum

On the river

Top of the Tower - St Lawrence River

Waiting for the boat.

Chesca's in Edgartown

Ok.....so Chesca's is another restaurant I like to check out when on the island.  The food is good, the atmosphere is relaxed and fun and the staff is always friendly.

This was another lovely dinner with Katherine....both of us enjoying a little shopping in town first then slowing down to savor a lovely meal and a few moments of sisterhood.

My start was of course....yes....a dirty martini...yum.  We tried the house made gnocchi, hot Gorgonzola dip with pancetta and Maine shrimp and the Anjou pear salad.  Now the gnocchi is a new one for me and an absolute do over....the dip and salad, well those are favourites of ours.  

Whenever I'm here with my friends Kathleen and George...and Chesca's is open (many businesses close down after the summer season here and sometimes I miss it because I'm an off season kind of gal).....we have some of this dip.  So very good.

Kathy went with the grilled salmon in a Thai chili barbecue glaze while I had the spinach and roasted garlic tortolini for entrees. Both so good, but as usual....two apps and a salad equal take home food.  

Another lovely meal.

Morning Glory Farm

Ok.....the farm stand is open for the season....all kinds of joy here.

L'etoile in Edgartown

Ok...so my favorite restaurant on Martha's Vineyard is L'etoile.  It's a small place in the lower level of a house on Water Street that packs a huge punch with flavor.  I am fortunate that they opened for the season during my visit...wonderful to sit at a familiar table often shared with friends to enjoy a lovely meal with family.

We started off with a startini and dirty martini to accompany the amazing seared, spice-crusted duck foie gras and warm baby spinach salad.  Both were a light and flavorful start.  

These were followed by another round if dirty martinis and the main course.....pan-roasted, citrus-rubbed game hen and grilled herb-rubbed Australian lamb rack chops.  Both were moist and loaded with amazing flavors...perfect bites.  

Notice all the hyphens in the menu....yummy and thank goodness for hyphens.  

Although we were near stuffed we decided to try the creme brûlée.  Smooth, creamy and a perfect consistency and sweetness.

Of course...this wonderful and memorable meal was accompanied with stimulating and exciting conversation, much laughter, plenty of visiting with our neighbors and most of all....a pace that evoked peace and contentment.  Mmmmmmm.......

Crooked Lake

Ok....lovely after work ride with Linda....nice drink, beautiful view, great company....ahhhhhh.......

This was taken a little while ago....by now the fall has touched Michigan, but I love the shots and the view.

First Day of School

Ok....so in Canada, school starts at pre-K with 4 year olds....  I was lucky enough to be there for the first morning.  I know it's so often said...but seriously, where has the time gone.

My Little Monkey

Ok...how much do I love this kid.....  He marches to his own drummer and I love that about him....

Enjoying a rainy day ride.

Spinning with me.

Geared up for the game.

Havelock Rail

Ok.....so you already know I love Ontario and all the little towns.....now Havelock isn't postcard perfect, but there is a rail yard......lots of track.....a caboose....a few engines.....and let's be honest, trains make the little monkey very happy, hence Kuma is very happy.

The Roseneath Carousel

Ok....so this visit we all made it to the Roseneath Carousel...

  "This Carousel was built in 1906 in Abilene, Kansas by C.W. Parker who was known as the king in  he manufacture of amusement rides.  It consists of 40 basswood horses, 3 abreast , and 2 metal boats. The centre row has Herschell/Spillman or Armitage/Herschell horses. The inside and outside rows have Parker Jumper Horses.  It is balanced

from a centre post and is powdered by a 5 hp electric motor. Through a series of belts and clutches, it travels at approximately 4 miles per hour."

......of course we all had a ride, a laugh and a wonderful afternoon.