Foggy to start, then sunny, warm and breezy

This morning Brigitte and I drove 45 kilometers to Port Hawkesbury and officially became Bluenosers again, but this time, more specifically, Capers. We spent about an hour, and $650 to get NS driver’s licenses and license plates for the vehicles. While this does seem like a lot by Ontario prices, the plates are good for two years and the licenses for five. 

We did some errands then met up with Brigitte’s brother, Philippe and his wife Donna for lunch. We had a pleasant lunch and discussed some family matters.

Next stop was Central Supplies, a large home improvement and hardware store. Outside I looked at the lawn tractors. The midsized Troy-Bilt is a possibility. It has a hydrostatic transmission (like automatic in cars), but I still would prefer a diesel engine. We went inside to look for a specific type of weed eater. Strategically placed by the front entrance were barbeques. As we left our 20-year-old BBQ in Puslinch, we are in the market for a new one. We have very specific wants—a small grill area with a rotisserie—very hard to find. The salesman overheard us say that the small size was desirable and came over to offer some suggestions. He ordered the one we wanted and it should be in next week. We also talked about wood stoves and while the store didn’t carry the one we wanted, he assured us he could order it in. As wood stoves weigh at least 500 pounds with all the fire brick, I asked, “And will it be delivered to St Peter’s”.  He said, “Where do you live?” I said “Corbetts Cove Road”. He said, “You must have bought the white house on the left just past Errol’s house.”  “Yes”.

Where ever we go and tell people where we live they know the home. Anyway, Barry, who sold us the BBQ, grew up in St. Peter’s and knows Brigitte’s two brothers. He is also a WETT certified technician and next time he is in St. Peter’s; he will stop by to give us some ideas as to where we can install a stove in the lower floor.