I was at the town summer festival with my friend S on Saturday. There was a lovely parade and threat of rain kept the large crowds away although it was busy enough. It was nice to see all the families out, including grandparents! The local politicians were out waving to the crowds. There were quite a few marching bands and some young dance troupes from the local dance schools, they were a delight. There was even a car with someone dressed up like Queen Elizabeth, Diamond Jubilee and all that!
At the Festival, I picked up a brochure listing non-invasive plants for a southern Ontario garden and was surprised to find that English Ivy and Periwinkle are considered invasive and unwanted. I will therefore keep a close eye on my English Ivy, it does tend to get out of control and stifle the other plants.
On Sunday, M and I went back to the Festival and had lunch there. We shared a peameal bacon sandwich with mustard and sauerkraut, roasted corn on the cob dipped in butter and we had Starbucks blonde coffees. I bought some strawberries from someone's farm. The lady told me never to wash strawberries until you are about to eat them as they get soggy. I should remember not to do that.
There were tethered hot air balloon rides with a long lineup. It's something I might have tried, tethered I mean.
It rained on and off but we had fun!
