July 1, 2023
Glooscap CG site 59
Parrsboro, NS
It’s Canada Day……equivalent to the US Fourth of July. But there are no fireworks allowed in this campground,
so I don’t have a care in the world today.
I REALLY don’t like all that loud banging noise!!
Momma, Dad, Uncle Steve, and Aunt Carol decided to go the That Dutchman’s Cheese Farm where gouda cheese is made.
As they turned off of Two Island Road onto Main Street in downtown Parrsboro, the firetruck was headed right for them and there were people sitting along the sides of the streets in their lawn chairs. I told Dad I thought he should have just put the Ram in reverse and he could have led the parade while backing up. But he quickly turned onto a side street. He decided not to challenge the oncoming Canada Day parade or join it. He attempted to maneuver around the parade to the road that he needed but there wasn’t a crossroad that connected to it. It must have been a short parade because when they doubled back, the parade was over, and they were able to resume their journey. Small community = short parade.
They bumped up the road for several miles traveling thru Lower Economy and Central Economy until they reached Upper Economy where they turned on Brown Road and climbed the hill to the Cheese Farm. The outside area looked a tad shabby. The sign needed repainting.
But the inside was in excellent shape with a sample rack of the flavored gouda cheeses that are sold. There was also a gift shop, as well as fudge and candies for sale. Upstairs, they found antiques. Everyone found something to bring home, but none of it was for ME!
The farm, being located on a hillside, had a nice view of the bay.
On their return trip, they stopped off at Lighthouse Park. Now with a name like that, one would have the expectation of seeing a lighthouse. Does it count if it was a non-operable light house? It was a make-believe lighthouse without a working light. If you were to rate this lighthouse, it would definitely score higher in appearance than the working lighthouse they viewed in New Brunswick, but it wouldn’t even get a score for use.
This park was getting good use today as many families came to enjoy a picnic in nice surroundings. Once again, there was a beautiful view of the bay with chairs and benches allowing the viewer to be seated. Auntie Carol even tried out one of the two hammocks.
This park was made available due to a donation of the land with the sole purpose of a park to be enjoyed by all....including the butterflies.
After returning to me and grabbing a quick lunch, they headed out once more. This time the destination was in the opposite direction and much closer to the campground. The Ottawa Museum is housed in the past home of Charles Tupper who became the 6th Prime Minister.
The parking lot was full upon arrival, but a few people were making their way to their cars. That opened up parking spots. Observation resulted in the conclusion that the first part of the Canada Day program had ended and the Cake Auction was beginning. With prices of $40 and higher for little cakes, it was apparent that it was a fun raising event.
The gang was able to view the history of the area on display
in the museum in the downstairs rooms.
Then they climbed to the second floor where they viewed more history….. items
that would have been in the house back in the period of time when the Tupper family
lived there.
The best part of the day was the evening. Our newest friends Robert and Cindy arrived
to make it 6 around the table for a game of Fast Track. Momma said I probably shouldn’t mention that the guys won both games. She said she is afraid that announcing their wins may swell their heads a tad.
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