July 16, 2011. Western Head, NS. Lanes Privateer Inn.

Susan Lane inherited the place from her father.  It sets on the Mersey River, just before you cross the bridge into Liverpool.  In the olden times, looking at the river or the ocean was not considered attractive, so in the dining room you sit at the front window looking directly at the parking lot across the street.  Finally, three years ago, they opened a patio at the back of the Pub,   overlooking the River , but you can only sit outdoors when the weather is good and the bugs are gone.

We have decided to dine at Lanes once a week.  For the past two years, they closed for the winter season and we do not want them to close permanently, so we will support them.   The Inn has 27 rooms and the dining room is charming.  Fortunately, the food is good too, although sometimes the food is better than others.  It is the best restaurant in town so we want it to stay open.  Tonight, Gill, Mary and Clifton and Ken and I ate dinner at Lane's.  It was easy.  No dishes, no cooking, and no cleaning the kitchen.  We will do it again.