A Video that I done at Boularderie C@P

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As you seen in previous posts this year I had a chance to work at the Boularderie C@P Site that is located at Boularderie Elementary. So during my time we did weekly cyber camps that were held every tuesday and thursday. So last week was our last Cyber Camp of the Year :-( and with that I made a final video to show some activities that we done over July and August. Enjoy!

The Days are winding down at VCCAPS

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WOW,where does the time go, it still seems like yesterday that we were celebrating Canada Day! With the summer day quickly passing by, the end of my work term with VCCAPS is quickly approaching August 26th to be exact. So before my time ends with VCCAPS this summer. I wanted to say a few things that really made my summer, 1)Finding work this summer at VCCAPS 2)Learning alot new experiences.During my time working for this organization I had great learning experiences like working cyber camps every tuesday and thursdays,for those wondering the meaning of cyber camps were for kids aged 5-12 to come for 3 hours and do various activities like computer time, crafts and gymtime. During my time I worked with alot of great people and got meet some great kids and get to know people within my community.

Also another great experience was getting re-introduced to things that i've done in my past like video taking and editing. If you look at my previous entries i've posted some videos of the kids of Boularderie School doing mini plays and getting educated on the wildlife of boularderie. I had to learn to take those raw videos and learn what would be interesting to the person and what to put in and what to leave out, where to put in music and where to leave it out.
Well I guess its time to wrap up my blog for today, so I like to thank you all for reading. So have a great day!

Last Saturday I was in Pork Chop Heaven!

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As I mentioned in previous entries on my blog about the upcoming Pork Chop bbq at Ross Ferry. Well Folks I had a chance to attend this delicious and fun filled event over the weekend and here are some pictures that I like to show you.

Above is the ticket to the event,and I really liked the color and detail that the Volunteer Fire Deptartment really put into this.

This image is pretty self explainitory, it a close up of my chop with the additional fixens. Also look at the size of that chop, its like a mini roast.

Finally, this is me giving the thumbs up on this yearly annual treat.

So, hopefully after seeing my pictures that you will be sold on going to the next porkchop dinner in 2012. I guarntee its worth the money and the drive.

This Saturday a great event is happening

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I know that i've mentioned this in a previous blog about the Ross Ferry volunteer Firehall's annual porkchop bbq, well folks the day for the special event is almost here this saturday August 13th. So I suggest that if you can get tickets for this event you defintely should because its definately worth the time and money.So to get more information on where to pick up tickets and time of the events please call 674-2870.

Cyber Camps at Boularderie Island C@P

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This summer I got hired onto work at a C@P Site (VCCAPS)here in Boularderie,and during my time here we do weekly cyber camps for kids aged 5-12 yeats of age. You maybe wondering what are cyber camps exactly. Cyber Camps are mini camps we have for kids every tuesday and thursday during summer break. Our activities usually involve computer,crafts and gym. As well we have different themes every week like Internet Safety and Wildlife in Boularderie. So what we is make mini movies using our video camera and film the kids doing mini plays or having some very special guests come into visit us. So right now I like to share some of the funtimes we have during cyber camp. Enjoy!

Alot of interesting finds on Boularderie using google.

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Since I started this blog in July, I have been looking through my old photo album and also taking new pictures (when its not raining), to capture the interest not only to my fellow Boularderie folk, but to people who have never been to our precious island. So right now working at a C@P site and learning so much about the place I call home, I decided to see what results would come up using google, and upon searching I had no idea that so many results will come up. So here are some great links that I hope you enjoy!

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cans0016

http://www.bihs.ca/

http://www.celtic-colours.com/travel-guide/venue-locator-maps/1776-boularderie-school-boularderie.html

http://www.visitvictoriacounty.com/boularderie.html

http://www.workthroughtime.ca/Professional/Education.php

http://www3.telus.net/leotaj/dispatches/nov11.htm

As promised some pics from P.E.I

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As some of you know last week during the long weekend I went to the lovely Prince Edward Island, and even though for a few days it was raining and cloudy, I manged to get some pics with my very lovely Samsung digital camera.

This first picture is of the lovely Confideration Bridge, this is perhaps one of the many lovely attractions on the Island. Also this bridge in particular always means alot to me while i'm crossing it because I had a chance to walk this bridge a few times during the first few years this bridge opened.

This picture might seem odd to some, and asking why is there quilts on the ceiling well I was wondering that myself, however as the the place it was taken this was at the Island Preserve Company in New Glascow P.E.I also may I say there ham and gouda sandwich was amazing along with there carrot cake desert. Here is a link to check out the menu and alittle bit more about the place itself

http://www.preservecompany.com/

Finally, this picture comes from my personal collection as I like to take funny pictures, so here are some fun and interesting pictures, also taken at the Island Preserve Company.

A picture of Summer time in Boularderie

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During this long weekend I had taken alot of pictures to my trip to P.E.I. However before I post some of my pictures, I wanted to give you a small taste of one of the most delicious things that you can eat while your in my neck of the woods. The picture below is a delicious strawberry shortcake I had a couple of weeks ago, also they had a strawberry shortcake dinner at one of the local churches in the area.

Vacation time for this guy from Boularderie

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The long weekend is quickly approaching, and to some it has already begun. So with that this person from Boularderie is going to take his flipcam on the road to see the beautiful P.E.I, and hopefully next week i'll be adding some new content of my journey to one of the most beautiful islands in Canada. Also i'll be adding some new pictures from my own digital camera of Boularderie to add to this very blog!

Also for the readers of my blog if you have some pictures or videos of Boularderie and would like me to add them to my blog. please contact me at roddie@vccaps.com and list the subject as Boularderie blog.  So for everyone that had taken the time to check out my blog thank you very much, and safe travels on your long weekend!

A great Community event happening soon!

As I was going through my calendar and realizing how fast the summer is going by, I realized something that I truly like is soon approaching. That is of course is  the “Ross Ferry Volunteer Fire hall’s annual Pork Chop BBQ” that happening on August 13th. Why I like this annual tradition is because last year I worked for the Hall and got to work all of the events in Victoria County everything from Pancake breakfasts at the Ross Ferry Hall on Canada day and another at the Big Bras D’or Hall, along with Strawberry festivals to the “Big Wave”, but one event always had me wondering what the turnout in the community for such an event the Pork Chop BBQ. I should state that last year was the second time I ever attended the BBQ the first being in 1999, and I’m still not sure why I didn’t go back for 11 years (big mistake on my end)! However last year working the event I met a lot of great people in the community, people that I met for the very first time, and people that I’ve haven’t seen in such a long time. All in all this event is a definite must attend for everyone not just in Ross Ferry or Victoria County but in Cape Breton as a whole.
Here is a list of the events going on August 13th. Credit goes to on me finding out the date for this memorable event
 S w i n g   o v e r   t h e
M O U N T A I N   N E W S
Historical society ~ C@PSITE ~ Boularderie School
9-11 A.M Flea Market
10 A.M Road Race
2-4 P.M Children’s games (trust me if you have a child you will like these games)
4-6 P.M The Big Event Pork Chop BBQ

A picture taken by my friend around Boularderie

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This image comes from a friend of mine,who is quite the photographer,and one day while she was visiting boularderie she had taken a picture of this colorful butterfly resting on a small rock. So I wanted to give everyone a link to her photo sharing page for you can look at all of her beautiful around beautiful Cape Breton Island.

Here is the link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tammygracie

The sites and sounds of Boularderie Island

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I decided for my second entry on my Boularderie Blog, to post some pictures and some local links,that involve the place I call home. First image on the top is a sign that I see everyday while i'm going to the Boularderie C@P site or the C@P Site in St.Ann's that located at the Gaelic College, and that sign is to welcome new and returning visitors. The Second Image you see is the bridge connecting us to the rest of the Island the Seal Island Bridge.

Now here are some links about Boularderie,and please if you know of more please contact me.

http//www.boularderie.org/index.htm

http://www.workthroughtime.ca/Professional/Education.php

http://www.visitvictoriacounty.com/boularderie.html

Boularderie Blog

This is my first ever attempt, to write a blog while working at VCCAPS. So I should discuss what I have in mind my time working for the C@P Society I will add photos that shows the importance and nice happening that happen in my town. Pics to be added soon!