[GuitarsCanada]

I am taking the first two weeks of July off. Always a good time to take vacation if you are tied into the Auto industry. Right after Canada day I thought I would jump in the car and head to CB to visit some family. I have not been there in about 13 years and I have to get my ass there before my family dis-owns me. My Mother is originally from CB and all her family is still there. Would love to take some time on this one and stop in Boston, see some sites and take a lot of of pictures.

Marnie can't get the time off so I am going myself... nice relaxing drive, spend 4-5 days in CB and come home.

 

[Hamm Guitars]

My Family come from Cape Breton as well, Ever been to Point Edward?

The family spread is there and my grandmother still lives down the road. She has outlived all of her children, and is still quite an active lady.

 

[david henman]

...i love driving around cape breton. the bed and breakfasts are wonderful.

meat cove, at the very tip, is weird...!!!

great whale watching. neat restaurants. drove by rita's tea house, but didn't venture in.

-dh

 

[GuitarsCanada]

I am not sure about Point Edward. My memory is not clicking there. My family (or a lot of them) live in the Glace Bay and Dominion area. A few in Sydney and Halifax. I do plan on doing a lot of site seeing on this trip though. It's beautiful country there.

 

[Hamm Guitars]

Point Edward is across the bay from Glace bay. You used to be able to drive across in the winter, I'm told.

My mother has swam across a time or two when she was younger.

 

[GuitarsCanada]

I think I know what you mean now.... it's been many years.

 

[Milkman]

I am taking the first two weeks of July off. Always a good time to take vacation if you are tied into the Auto industry. Right after Canada day I thought I would jump in the car and head to CB to visit some family. I have not been there in about 13 years and I have to get my ass there before my family dis-owns me. My Mother is originally from CB and all her family is still there. Would love to take some time on this one and stop in Boston, see some sites and take a lot of of pictures.

Marnie can't get the time off so I am going myself... nice relaxing drive, spend 4-5 days in CB and come home.

Ah the beautiful East coast. I'm originally from N.B. and haven't been down for a visit for five or six years. I envy you. No need to tell you how warm and friendly the people are and how gorgeous the scenary is.

Have a great trip!




(note to self: Contact Marnie first week of July to offer.....support)

 

[GuitarsCanada]

Ah the beautiful East coast. I'm originally from N.B. and haven't been down for a visit for five or six years. I envy you. No need to tell you how warm and friendly the people are and how gorgeous the scenary is.

Have a great trip!




(note to self: Contact Marnie first week of July to offer.....support)

It's certainly a different mind-set there Milkman, no question about that. Always refreshing to spend time there.

Keep Marnie busy for me, but not TOO busy man.

 

[Hamm Guitars]

Sounds like Milkman may have to change his handle to MailMan

 

[Milkman]

It's certainly a different mind-set there Milkman, no question about that. Always refreshing to spend time there.

Keep Marnie busy for me, but not TOO busy man.

LOL, well as I said, I envy you. I also work in the automotive manufacturing sector, but I'll be working through shutdown this year (taking vacation once the temperature cools off).

all joking aside, nothing but respect for you and Marnacious.

Have a good one.

 

[Rumble_b]

Stop by Sydney Mines and say Hi to my family for me. I love it out there but I haven't been in probably 10 years now.

 

[Guest]

How did I miss this thread? I'm originally from Halifax and my parents are both from Cape Breton. All my extended family is scattered up and down Nova Scotia. It is truly one of the greatest places to vacation. I love driving around Cape Breton -- highway 4 from the causeway to Sydney is a blast if you've got a sweet ride.

 

[oldcountry310]

trip

geez, I was thinking about going to Ont. for a week but I think you guys just talked me into stayin home:food-smiley-015just kidding).
You'll be welcomed here...have a great vacation.:smile:

 

[bRian]

Hey, I'm in Cape Breton, Florence to be exact, a few minutes outside the Nfld. Marine Terminal in North Sydney. It's a small world lads. If you have a few minutes to spare and if you are heading out on the Trans Canada Highway through Bras D'or give me a shout; I'd be glad to buy you a coffee or a couple of brews. :food-smiley-004: You definately have to stop for a box of chicken @ The Lick-A-ChickDrool

 

[GuitarsCanada]

Lick-A-Chick indeed. I will program that into my GPS, see if we can get there. :banana:

 

[auger]

ah the "lick a chick" and the "lick a treat" right next door....
gotta like it bye....

lots of family there as well...
also the wifes family is from the bay,,,,and Dominion..
her dad taught high school at glace bay morrison high....
everyone knows heavy Larry....lol

enjoy the trip....and a few of the worlds most delicious lobsters....
I always do a round of the cabot trail as well...to warm up the cars brakes..lol

if you havent been to down town glace bay in a while you will be surprized for sure.....
she's a looker now...

Auger

 

[Hamm Guitars]

My Aunt used to work there.

Do they still have Krim-co down there (chocolate milk)?

Hey, I'm in Cape Breton, Florence to be exact, a few minutes outside the Nfld. Marine Terminal in North Sydney. It's a small world lads. If you have a few minutes to spare and if you are heading out on the Trans Canada Highway through Bras D'or give me a shout; I'd be glad to buy you a coffee or a couple of brews. :food-smiley-004: You definately have to stop for a box of chicken @ The Lick-A-ChickDrool

 

[bRian]

Do they still have Krim-co down there (chocolate milk)?

That's funny, one of my professors brought that up in class just recently. The younger students didn't have a clue what he was talking about.

I remember when the place 1st opened, my grandfather and I were frequent customers. It closes down for the winter months and when it re-opens in the spring you can smell the spices as you drive by. Drool

 

[GuitarsCanada]

I have returned. Here are a few highlights for you. Very cool down there right now. Hottest it got was maybe 22 C

 

[Rumble_b]

I just love that drive right there. I don't suggest swimming though, I remember stopping for lunch(motorhome) and me and my brothers going into the ocean. COLD!!!!!!!! Oh so cold. That was about 10 years ago but I'll never forget it.