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.

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Chess



At a world famous hotel in Europe there was an international gathering of chess players of great renown for a two week tournament.  At the end of the tournament a grand dinner was held and all the players attended. After the formalities had been observed the dinner attendees got into great discussions of the games, the moves, the blunders, etc and after dinner as they continued their often heated discussions they gradually moved into the foyer of the great hotel where their intense comments and bickerings continued often loudly and with occasional scatological adjectives being bantered about as they commented on the players abilities. Several guests had complained to the manager about the lack of decorum being exhibited as they had came through the foyer.  The manager quickly moved into the group of aficionados gathered there and prompted them to disperse immediately.

When asked why they had to leave the manager quickly replied, "The hotel rules prohibited chess nuts roasting in an open foyer".

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