Canadian Thanksgiving - Part 1 (Jackies House)

After our long walk up through Oak Ridge, we returned to a bustling hive of activity. Allison and I were in for a big treat! What had been prepared was a hige selection of food, but the highlight was our very own Cornish Hen each! (Basically we had our very own chook to devour). Cooked to perfection using two ovens (since there were so many mouths to feed) seasoned with Cranberry sauce and a wide variety of herbs, nobody was left hungry. But that didnt stop the wide selection of desserts. The traditional sweet dish is the Pumpkin Pie, (Something to do with all huge pumpkins lying aroung. For those who haven't tried it, it's kind of weird, not pumpkiny in sense that you might have a piece or two with your roast dinner, but light and sweet. I think it might grow on me given half a chance but I wasn't so sure for round one. (the pies we got delight in trying we baked by Sarie and Savannah)

Here sits Allison on the back patio of Jackies House, talk about a great view. Jackie's house is a reallllly nice house, very large and spacious and the being on such a huge block of land in the Canadian countryside, what more can i say but, "ahhhh, the serenity". (Note: there are no huge power lines humming in the background). On the right is the long table that had all the hungry mouths!

Here is Lee and Aunty Helen's dog 'izzy', normally she is jumping around like crazy, but she seemed comfortable in Lee's lap. On the right is Allison and I out the back of Jackie's house again, once again what a view, and don't you love the autumn colours in the background!

Here is my fun-loving great aunt of 21 years of age, Aunty Helen. (Watch out for her cane! she can get pretty fiesty... ;) ) On the right is one of the most stunning collection of Coke Cans I have ever seen! Leigh (I hope i have the spellings around the right way) has a fascination in collecting Coke cans from across the world, in every possible variety. On top of this collection here, his wardrobe, (the mirror on the right) is absolutley full!

All in all our stay at Jackie's house, although far to short, was excellent. We look forward to the oppurtunity of returning!

Thanks John and Jackie for letting us visit!