October 2, 2009. Western Head, N.S. Closing Up.

Today we closed up the cottage for the season. It seems a shame, as the weather is still beautiful, but on Monday we leave for Maryland so now the furniture has been put away, all the boats stored in the boat house and the food brought back to our ocean house. The refrigerator is unplugged and the electricity turned off. Soon the plumber will come and winterize the cottage. The dock is stored in the yard as is the boat elevator and the raft, all ready for next summer.

Today was fun. Betty and Vinal came to help along with friends Bunny and Billy. We cooked hot dogs over the fire, also ate Betty's casserole and Bunny's home made pie, so in true Nova Scotia style, we ate dinner at noon. It was chilly but pleasant sitting around the fire. Next summer I was hinting to Vinal and Billy to install the dock prior to our arrival. They just laughed so we will see what happens next June.

The cottage is now at rest, waiting for summer 2010. By next summer we want the bedroom made bigger by eliminating the hall and lay down proper flooring in the loft. Then I will be happy.