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What's It All About, eh?
Cape Breton evokes deep memories and strong emotions for me as well as a deep appreciation for the beauty of my adopted island. My hopes are that you too might find the photos evocative - maybe a view you've not enjoyed before, or an 'Oh I've been there', or if from away that you may be encouraged to visit this fair isle so that you might come to love and breathe Cape Breton as I do. One word about place names that I use - some are completely local usage while others are from maps of Cape Breton that I've purchased over the years. I frequently post travel and other photos that are of interest to me - and hopefully you.
On the right hand side bar find my take on Single Malt whiskey - from how to best enjoy this noble drink to reviews (in a most non-professional manner) of ones that I have tried and liked - or not. Also musings, mine and others, on life in general.
Photographs are roughly 98%+ my own and copy-righted. For the occasional photo that is borrowed, credit is given where possible - recently I have started posting unusual net photographs that seem unique. Feel free to borrow any of my photos for non-commercial use, otherwise contact me. Starting late in 2013 I have tried to be consistent in identifying my photographs using ©smck on all out of camera photos I personally captured - (I often do minor computer changes such as 'crop' or 'shadow' etc but usually nothing major), and using ©norvellhimself on all photos that I have played around with in case it might not be obvious. Lately I have dropped the ©smck and have watermarked them with the blog name.
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On the right hand side bar find my take on Single Malt whiskey - from how to best enjoy this noble drink to reviews (in a most non-professional manner) of ones that I have tried and liked - or not. Also musings, mine and others, on life in general.
Photographs are roughly 98%+ my own and copy-righted. For the occasional photo that is borrowed, credit is given where possible - recently I have started posting unusual net photographs that seem unique. Feel free to borrow any of my photos for non-commercial use, otherwise contact me. Starting late in 2013 I have tried to be consistent in identifying my photographs using ©smck on all out of camera photos I personally captured - (I often do minor computer changes such as 'crop' or 'shadow' etc but usually nothing major), and using ©norvellhimself on all photos that I have played around with in case it might not be obvious. Lately I have dropped the ©smck and have watermarked them with the blog name.
COMMENTS are appreciated as feedback is the driving energy of blogging - And if you like this site please pass it along to a friend. Thanks!
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Around The World - on the 30th Dec '12
This week ending 30Dec'12
world visitors are:
Canada
China
China
Germany
France
Netherlands
France
Netherlands
Russia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United States
Venezuela
Venezuela
Excuses! Excuses!
The holiday season, Christmas, New Years, my Wife's Birthday, and a serious bout of a flu-like cold, along with some nasty Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pains have kept me from my appointed-rounds' on my blog. A pinched nerve in the neck is the latest designated culprit and therapy starts this coming Thursday - at any rate I am feeling mildly better and hope to get back into the swing-of-things with more meat in my postings, for now Happy New Year and best wishes for you where-ever you are. as always, Himself!
Strathisla Pure Highland Malt Scotch Whisky - 12 Year Old
Lucked out and found a liquor store going out of business and got a nice buy on several single malts, one of which I just sampled, to wit:
Chivas Brothers Strathisla Pure Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 12 year old, 43% ABV (which also happens to be the prime constituent of Chivas Regal 12)
My initial take agrees fairly well with a lot of reviews that I just read - a very good (75 to 85) rating - and more to the point, fairly smooth after the first taste, oaky, very mildly sweet, and some hints (hints!!) of peat, or at least wood smoke with a nice complex finish.
More later - (Love the old style flat bottle - so old the cork disintegrated, its a shame the aging stops once it's taken from the cask and bottled in glass - and most importantly I got it for about 60% of the cheapest store around and as much as 40% of some web sites)
Merry Christmas World
© 24 Dec '09 ctmck |
St. Mary Anne's Episcopal Church, North East, Maryland USA
Tuffed Titmouse (Parus bicolor)
© 22 Dec '12 smck |
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© 22 Dec '12 smck |
Talisker 10 year old, 45.8% Alc/Vol
I usually don't post pre-final drafts but Talisker is good stuff and I
have been tied for time with many excuses for lack of imput - so for
the interim here is Michael Jackson's take and my only comment GREAT and I soon will give Himself's take which will surely wonder where the 'peppery' came from - and this is a great great buy for the money. It's Christmas - do it - buy one or get your loved one to get it for you -
Talisker
10 year old,
45.8% Alc/Vol
The Cuillins are the
dramatic hills of Skye, the island home of Talisker. "The lava
of the Cuillins" is how some tasters describe Talisker.
Michael
Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch comments:
House Style -
Volcanic. A winter warmer.
COLOUR
- Bright amber red.
NOSE
- Pungent, smoke-accented, rounded.
BODY
- Full, slightly syrupy,
PALATE
- Smoky, malty sweet, with sourness and a very big pepperiness
developing.
FINISH
- Very peppery. Huge, long.
- score 909090
Fiery Message
World Vistors This Week To My Blog
This week ending 16Dec'12
the visitors are:
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Chili
China
Canada
Chili
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Iraq
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Ukraine
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Those Days Are Gone Form Ever
Gros Morne Theatre Festival
© Jul '12 smck |
Looking Toward Shallow Bay
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© Jul '12 smck |
© Jul '12 smck |
Visitors From Around The World This Week
This week ending 09 Dec'12
the visitors are:
Belarus
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China
Canada
China
Germany
India
Mongolia
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Vietnam
Back Cove Restaurant Guest Book
© Jul '12 smck |
© Jul '12 smck |
© Jul '12 smck |
Moose Burgers at Back Cove,NLD
Catching Up
yesterday I started to post a few pictures and found that I had run into the barrier wall of 1 gig for posting photos - if I wish to post more then a monthly fee (small - but) will be due - so I will be going a few photos a day soon, hopefully tomorrow. Sorry about that. Himself
Along The Boardwalk To Western Brook Pond - VII
© Jul '12 photo by smck |
The tour boat dock and access ramp.
© Jul '12 photo by smck |
© Jul '12 photo by smck
The tour boat returning from its trip up to the end of the fjord. Again we now wish that we had taken this boat ride to enjoy the sheer mountain walls and plunging water falls as well.
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Countries world-wide that visit my blog!
This week ending 02 Dec'12
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Along The Boardwalk To Western Brook Pond - VI
Along The Boardwalk To Western Brook Pond - V
© Jul '12 photo by smck |
© Jul '12 photo by smck |
© Jul '12 photo by smck |
© Jul '12 photo by smck |
© Jul '12 photo by smck |
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