We continued working our way through Stephen King's "The Stand" on audiobook, by the fireside. It's a long'un but a good'un.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
First Bonfire of the Season
We'd been long overdue for the first bonfire of the season, delayed by weather too cold, too hot, too wet, too windy....or just not being home enough. Finally the stars and moon aligned - quite literally - with a starry night sky and gloriously low and full moon, and perfect evening temperature.
We continued working our way through Stephen King's "The Stand" on audiobook, by the fireside. It's a long'un but a good'un.
We continued working our way through Stephen King's "The Stand" on audiobook, by the fireside. It's a long'un but a good'un.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Retrofest Chatham
This weekend we found ourselves unable to pass up attending Retrofest in downtown Chatham, mainly due to the FREE concert by one of our favourite bands, The Trews! Joined by our friend and feline babysitter Bridget, we set out ready to rock....
We were too late to enjoy the classic car show, though we passed many of them on our way into town. We were quite early for the music though, so we grabbed a bite to eat while waiting for the gates to the 19+ area to open. Ultimately we secured a great vantage point, right up at the fence between the regular folk like us and the VIP area. New local brewery Bayside Brewing from Erieau also had a tent supplying draft, far preferable to the usual fare of Canadian and Coors Light.
Unfortunately, after watching the two local opening bands, we were forced to abandon our post as drunken idiots began pushing their way to the front and pressing people against the metal rails while swinging their arms and spilling their drinks. We retreated to a safe viewing area where we could actually enjoy The Trews rather than defending our spots.
A beautiful day gave way to a chilly night, as the band rocked on into the darkness....quite literally, as at one point the lighting failed, leaving the band playing in the relative darkness and singer Colin MacDonald ad-libbing lyrics like "We need the lights! It's gonna be alright!". Good thing it was a full moon.....which might also explain some of the behaviour amongst the crowd.
We were too late to enjoy the classic car show, though we passed many of them on our way into town. We were quite early for the music though, so we grabbed a bite to eat while waiting for the gates to the 19+ area to open. Ultimately we secured a great vantage point, right up at the fence between the regular folk like us and the VIP area. New local brewery Bayside Brewing from Erieau also had a tent supplying draft, far preferable to the usual fare of Canadian and Coors Light.
Unfortunately, after watching the two local opening bands, we were forced to abandon our post as drunken idiots began pushing their way to the front and pressing people against the metal rails while swinging their arms and spilling their drinks. We retreated to a safe viewing area where we could actually enjoy The Trews rather than defending our spots.
A beautiful day gave way to a chilly night, as the band rocked on into the darkness....quite literally, as at one point the lighting failed, leaving the band playing in the relative darkness and singer Colin MacDonald ad-libbing lyrics like "We need the lights! It's gonna be alright!". Good thing it was a full moon.....which might also explain some of the behaviour amongst the crowd.
Eats!
Awaiting entry to the beer tent area
Local band Walkin' 47
The Fisher Kings from Belle River
The Trews! (you'll have to take my word for it)
Singer Colin through the sound crew walkway
Sunday, May 5, 2013
More Spring Pics
Daffodil's Lament
End of Wood Pile #1
Tulips are better than One
Two rows of beans planted
Cherry blossoms!
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