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March 31, 2010   (0) Comments

Off to Ontario for a three hour tour that will last at least a week.  Here's a shot from the plane over Nova Scotia, it looks like an airport below, couldn't have been far from Halifax.

And on my arrival I was greeted by a little friend who cleverly made it into Geoffs house by opening the fireplace doors after repeatedly banging on them.

Quite an interesting start to my Ontario trip.

March 17, 2010   (0) Comments

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

We made quite a few stops around town including The Frigate and The Pogue Fado where we spent most of our time.  A few places on Spring Garden Road rounded out the night.  Here are a few quick pics from the night, unfortunately only Blackberry quality...

Although I may look a little inebriated, that is actually the result of my recent eye surgery.  The lights were a little bright to look into.  Great times though!

March 3, 2010   (0) Comments

Today was the much anticipated Wilco concert at the Halifax Forum, attended by myself, Dave, John and Chris.  I also saw a few other friends there that were unexpected.  The show started off with a group called Bahamas.  Although I think the "group" is only one person.  There were mixed reviews from those present, but I liked them, or him.  I think most people were just anxious to get Wilco onstage, and their impatience led to their mixed reviews.  Here are a few pics of Bahamas.

While the main act was getting ready, we got a call from the 70's, they just wanted Richard Dreyfuss back.  I told him that I loved him in Close Encounters, but he just gave me a quizzical look.

Finally, Wilco took the stage and it was a great show.  They were less than impressed with the venue and loved referring to the Forum as a Bingo Hall.  Nevertheless, they played to a packed house for several hours, and we more than got our moneys worth of their music.  They played a great variety of songs, and our only complaint was that it was almost too long, probably due to the sweat box that the forum turned into.  Great musicians though, they played tight and the singers voice was amazing.

The best part of the night came after the show.  We stopped in for a few drinks at the Economy Shoe Shop downtown, and who should arrive but the band members.  They were very gracious guys, and even signed our tickets for us.  Great way to end the night and a nice souvenir to have.

Until next time...