September 1, 2009. Western Head, N.S. The Cottage.

Today. after lunch, Ken and I are going to the cottage.  There was a big rain and a big blow this weekend and we left all our outdoor furniture in place so we are keen to see what happened to all the chairs and tables.  We are expecting several chairs  to be found in the lake.  With the schools in action here in Nova Scotia we expect the lake to be very quiet.  Normally, a busy day is four or five boats passing us in the middle of the lake, so this time of year we will see only loons and ducks.  This summer a family of ducks came by regularly to be fed.  At this time of the year, the babies are bigger than the parents, which is the same as with the sea gulls.  The only thing that distinguishes  the parents from the babies is their color.  In both species the young ones are darker than the parents.

Today Dave and Irene leave for home.  Right now, Wendy has come by to say goodbye and Clifton has just driven up to do the same.  Tim and Kate left this morning.  We are all back to our small group on Gull Bay.  Our summer here has been busy and happy.  Now we have a bit of peace and quiet before returning to the big city.  The Autumn season in Nova Scotia is beautiful.  Very often the weather is better in the Fall than in the summer.  My sister Carol and husband Ken have always come to stay in our home here in Nova Scotia in September and she will do so this year, coming on Labor Day and staying the month.  The good weather stays pleasant through the end of October.  At that point, the Mitchell's leave for Delaware and Annapolis.  Ken and I try to come back at least once in the Fall and this year we come at the end of September, to close up the cottage and visit with my sister for a bit.  These summers go by very quickly.  Ken's garden is bountiful this year so Betty and Vinal will harvest the vegetables.  The venture was worthwhile.  

Now we too must soon say goodbye to the sea, but not yet.  We have a few days of quiet enjoyment.