In what may be the dumbest law on the books in Canada, you can be arrested and charged for transporting Okanagan wine across the border from BC into Alberta, or any province to any province for that matter. One bottle is enough to turn you into a criminal. The reason..government revenues of course. Ridiculous. Terry David Mulligan is trying to do something about it. Story at the link.
Category: Unbelievable
The Last Man Standing
As far as anyone can tell, the last man who was in combat in World War 1 has just died at 110 years old. The article is at the link.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/world/europe/06choules.html?_r=3&partner=rss&emc=rss
He was 110 years old. I pause to reflect on the contributions made by these men, and the horrors they were exposed to. I have nothing but admiration and respect for all who fought for their country. Time marches on inexorably and I hope society never forgets these gallant people who lived in a different time, with different priorities, no matter what one’s personal thoughts on war are.
Waterspout, May 2, 2011 in Honolulu!!
I though Hawaii was the perfect spot for weather. This happened yesterday. It was a waterspout and didn’t come to shore.
Bookers BBQ Grill & Crab Shack – Calgary
Lori and I went for dinner tonight at Bookers BBQ Grill & Crab Shack here in Calgary with some friends, Bill and Betts. We had never eaten here before but had heard lots of good things, and Bill recommended as they had live music on Friday and Saturdays. On their website they were advertising duelling pianos, which is fun.
I had the catfish creole, very good. Food is a step up from pub fare, yet not quite fine dining. Atmosphere is great as was the service. We finished up and the band came on. Imagine our surprise when it was not duelling pianos, but renowned blues artist Sonny Rhodes. Even better, we are in the front row. He was playing an unadvertised evening at Bookers. Absolutely incredible, and unbelievable luck.
Links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Rhodes
The Sonny Rhodes website is currently down, lots of links on the Wiki page though
A Sideways Tornado?????
Scariest thing I have ever seen, on video anyways. I’ve seen lots scarier things in real life, but I was really drunk at the time.