The Fergus Pipe Band welcome me
DIARY: In Fergus, Ontario, it’s just like a trip to Scotland without paying the airfare … enough to make any Scotsman happy. Continue reading “HIGHLAND FUN AND GAMES”
HIGHLAND FUN AND GAMES
STEAMING INTO HISTORY
Chocolate cherry cup cake soap – NOT for eating
Chocolate zucchini “Escapes with Nigel” cake – for devouring
DIARY: Discovering Swan’s Marina, Pickering Nautical Village and Pickering Museum Village in Ontario on a new episode of Escapes with Nigel.
RIDING THE RAILS
DIARY: Looking for an old train and the Anne of Green Gables author’s house on Ontario’s Oak Ridges Moraine for an episode of Escapes with Nigel.
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ESCAPES – ON THE ROAD AGAIN
With Lisa Burrows of Pat-a-Cake
“Escapes with Nigel” is back for a second season, on Bell Fibe TV, channel 1217, starting Sunday, November 2, 2014.
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FIREWORKS OVER SUSSEX
One month from tonight on November 5th, it’s England’s biggest Bonfire Night in Lewes, East Sussex.
GETTING READY FOR BONFIRE NIGHT
One month from tomorrow it’s the biggest night of the year in Lewes, East Sussex, unblemished by PC revisionists or the spoil-sports from ‘Elf and Safety. Continue reading “GETTING READY FOR BONFIRE NIGHT”
FÊTES AND ICE CREAM HEAVEN
Betty, Vintage Scoops restored ice cream van
Again, this year the Waterloo Bonfire Society’s annual summer fundraiser was a huge success. In anticipation of the Lewes Bonfire Night, over the next three days I’m reposting last year’s stories leading up to and at the events of November 5. Continue reading “FÊTES AND ICE CREAM HEAVEN”
BEE MY HONEY
At the Terre Bleu Lavender Farm
I’m standing in the middle of a field of lavender near Milton, Ontario. Bees hum all around. The scent of the flowers is so uplifting that it’s mood altering. Continue reading “BEE MY HONEY”
PLAYING MR DRESS UP
Dressing up with Lord Conall
DIARY: Getting into costume at a pioneer village and a mediaeval fair. Continue reading “PLAYING MR DRESS UP”
THE FLYING MONKEYS
Iconic Barrie landmark
Digging out stories for my television series Escapes with Nigel has taken me further afield in Ontario than usual.
Gentlemans Portion 