13 May 2009
So this afternoon I was lucky enough to get along to see the first ever Opera performed in Cree - the language of the Canadian natives. It is Called Pimooteewin, the Journey. It was operatic singing and some dance. Very interesting, although not my type of thing - as you all would guess. It was another experience here in Northern Ontario. They may be in the Olympics and I will be able to say I saw them. I was smart enough to go to the junior school showing, and not the long version - it was half an hour!!
So all good, it got me through a very long day. That's all.
Plan on driving around this weekend as it is a long weekend. Jess and I are off to Barrie and Parry Sound, Midlands and Carling for a look see. Check out the water and sights and sounds!!
Will let you know how the Big Nickel is Monday!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Summer Vacation Plans
Well I have booked my airfare to Calgary, where I will meet up with some people and go to the Stampede. Shayna Lang - a friend from Contiki- has offered my accomodation, and she is plannign our Stampede assault. I have to get myself a cowboy hat apparently - Where does one do that in Timmins?
Anyway, planning a trip up to the West Edmonton Mall in the first couple of days (apparently that's all there is in Edmonton) as its great shopping. I am hoping to catch up with a couple of friends in Calgary, and then meet up with Pammy, who is planning on bringing Steph to see Calgary. So then I will head back to Rossland and Fruitvale with the girls for a while til they head for a drive to Vancouver. This will be fantastic, as I will ge to see my favourite haunts with no snow. Certainly a new experience!
That's about as far as I have right now. Looking at hitting Seattle and Portland, maybe even as far as Salt Lake City to catch my friends from my Russia trip. Hoping that soe pals from Rossland will come for a drive at some stage, and also my cousin Pete may be headed over here.
Should be good!!
Anyway, planning a trip up to the West Edmonton Mall in the first couple of days (apparently that's all there is in Edmonton) as its great shopping. I am hoping to catch up with a couple of friends in Calgary, and then meet up with Pammy, who is planning on bringing Steph to see Calgary. So then I will head back to Rossland and Fruitvale with the girls for a while til they head for a drive to Vancouver. This will be fantastic, as I will ge to see my favourite haunts with no snow. Certainly a new experience!
That's about as far as I have right now. Looking at hitting Seattle and Portland, maybe even as far as Salt Lake City to catch my friends from my Russia trip. Hoping that soe pals from Rossland will come for a drive at some stage, and also my cousin Pete may be headed over here.
Should be good!!
My Party
Been quiet here except for last Friday night. I hosted a party at my place. Not a huge turn up, but quality not quantity right? I had a great night. Despite earlier claims - If you drink enough Grey Goose Vodka does indeed leave you with a hangover!!
Anyway, all the staff that have been awesome to me showed, there were quite a number who said they were out of townm, and I think this was good, as I wouldn't have had too much more room for more people.
The more sedate crowd were in and out by 10pm at the latest and the interesting, drinking crowd hung longer. Both groups were good fun and it worked well!! I had a few Admin hang around til the end, and I am not sure if they wish they hadn't!! Ha ha. Anyway, I suppose what hppens in my basement should stay in my basement. But Good Times!!
I was extremely slow the next day, but did manage to go see Wolverine Sat nigt - AWESOME!!!
Anyway, all the staff that have been awesome to me showed, there were quite a number who said they were out of townm, and I think this was good, as I wouldn't have had too much more room for more people.
The more sedate crowd were in and out by 10pm at the latest and the interesting, drinking crowd hung longer. Both groups were good fun and it worked well!! I had a few Admin hang around til the end, and I am not sure if they wish they hadn't!! Ha ha. Anyway, I suppose what hppens in my basement should stay in my basement. But Good Times!!
I was extremely slow the next day, but did manage to go see Wolverine Sat nigt - AWESOME!!!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
What the???
So yesterday afternoon it hit 20 degrees. Today it is snowing!! This is crazy. The sun and weather yesterday was lovely, crazy today!!
So I got out today, Alison Timmins - yes her name is Timmins and she lives in Timmins- took me out today and I had a wonderful time. We had lunch at a real restaurant, shopped at Pick of the Crop - best supermarket here, Walmart and Futureshop! It was so cool to get out. We even went to visit at the Outdoors show, seemed like every person in Timmins was there!
Last night Erin took me out for dinner and beers, and that was a nice evening.
All is good here, enjoyin the people and the place. I am currently planning my summer vacation, spoke to Pammy last night and organising to catch up with her in July. So its all moving.
So I got out today, Alison Timmins - yes her name is Timmins and she lives in Timmins- took me out today and I had a wonderful time. We had lunch at a real restaurant, shopped at Pick of the Crop - best supermarket here, Walmart and Futureshop! It was so cool to get out. We even went to visit at the Outdoors show, seemed like every person in Timmins was there!
Last night Erin took me out for dinner and beers, and that was a nice evening.
All is good here, enjoyin the people and the place. I am currently planning my summer vacation, spoke to Pammy last night and organising to catch up with her in July. So its all moving.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Las Vegas Weekend
Well I am home safe and sound and in one piece from my 5 night stay in Las Vegas - Just! No not really.
I had a huge few days and I am still soo tired after 2 days back! I went to Vegas with a friend, Kim, from Timmins, and her room mates from college, and her best friend. Well they did like to party hard. We made the VIP lists to several nightclubs, and were out everynight til late. Let me say, I have never been out so late, so many nights in a row.
And may I suggest Grey Goose Vodka,as the drink of choce, as there was little to no hang over each day. I was very slow, but no massive head ache for sure!
So I got to see Elton John- great, but Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil was THE BEST!! After the party girls had left the city I went to see Cirque by myself and it was so fantastic. I would have seen more shows, but they wereon vacation. I didn't get to see the Grand Canyon - will have to take another trip, dammit,and do it with less alcomehol!
We shopped, lay by the pool and had a great weekend. All very excellent. Las Vega is just amazing. The Hotels were extraordinary, so lavish and incredibly decorated/ designed!!
We stayed at the Bellagio and it was sooo beautiful. Apparently one of the best on the strip. And it was just so divine. The people there were great and the accomodations awesome. It is just like you see it in the shows! There are no windows and clocks around, you totally lose track of day and time. And when you walk around people walk around everywhere with alcoholic drinks.Even shopping fo clothes and stuff, acohol everywhere! I must say at this stage if I never see alcohol again I could be happy!
Well that's about all, as we know what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but I must say I was pretty good for the most part. Yeah I know some of you don't believe it but that's your choice!
I had a huge few days and I am still soo tired after 2 days back! I went to Vegas with a friend, Kim, from Timmins, and her room mates from college, and her best friend. Well they did like to party hard. We made the VIP lists to several nightclubs, and were out everynight til late. Let me say, I have never been out so late, so many nights in a row.
And may I suggest Grey Goose Vodka,as the drink of choce, as there was little to no hang over each day. I was very slow, but no massive head ache for sure!
So I got to see Elton John- great, but Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil was THE BEST!! After the party girls had left the city I went to see Cirque by myself and it was so fantastic. I would have seen more shows, but they wereon vacation. I didn't get to see the Grand Canyon - will have to take another trip, dammit,and do it with less alcomehol!
We shopped, lay by the pool and had a great weekend. All very excellent. Las Vega is just amazing. The Hotels were extraordinary, so lavish and incredibly decorated/ designed!!
We stayed at the Bellagio and it was sooo beautiful. Apparently one of the best on the strip. And it was just so divine. The people there were great and the accomodations awesome. It is just like you see it in the shows! There are no windows and clocks around, you totally lose track of day and time. And when you walk around people walk around everywhere with alcoholic drinks.Even shopping fo clothes and stuff, acohol everywhere! I must say at this stage if I never see alcohol again I could be happy!
Well that's about all, as we know what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but I must say I was pretty good for the most part. Yeah I know some of you don't believe it but that's your choice!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
24 Hour Sports Marathon - 3/4 April
Well now, who's the sucker now? I am at home Saturday after 12 hours at school watching students doing a Sports Marathon. There were around 30, 10 of them great, the others were pains - totally! They refused to do what they were meant to - that is, do sports! I mean I was tired, but I wasn't stupid enough to sign up to do the sports! Half way throug I caught some kids in the building. Freaked me out, as they weren't the kids in the marathon. Anyway I got them out, and all good.
Super tired now, but survived it, with a little bitching at the kids - they refused to go out and help a teacher get her car out, even though it was stuck in the snow, and the were about to go home. After we have supervised them all night, can't even give Kim a hand. There was nearly 20 cm of snow overnight, I seriously thought I might have been stuck there with the kids for longer - that would have been terrific NOT.
So I am happy to sit today and tonight and vegetate.
Must say it was a great training for Vegas!
Super tired now, but survived it, with a little bitching at the kids - they refused to go out and help a teacher get her car out, even though it was stuck in the snow, and the were about to go home. After we have supervised them all night, can't even give Kim a hand. There was nearly 20 cm of snow overnight, I seriously thought I might have been stuck there with the kids for longer - that would have been terrific NOT.
So I am happy to sit today and tonight and vegetate.
Must say it was a great training for Vegas!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Friday
I am dying. Did the first gym work out in well over a year! Oh my body hurts. Bet Iwon't be able to move tomorrow!
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