A great Lug-A-Mug

The October Lug-A-Mug wasn't even a little bit spooky. There was a wonderful variety of songs and vigour in singing them. A real fun event of simple appreciation for music, songs and singing.

In addition to the few guitars, there were people playing a fiddle, a ukelele, a mandolin, an acoustic bass, a harmonica and even a kazoo. Many thanks to the Lights for starting Lug-A-Mug in the first place, and for hosting it again this month. All that and cookies too!!

Valdy

This is going to sound over-the-top, but I shook the hand of a legend on Saturday night. I went to see Valdy, at the Glass Onion Folk Club in Wallaceburg. And I had the good fortune to be in the very good company of Cathey, and Robert Hubbard. An enjoyable drive and a most excellent concert.


Valdy was in great voice and great form. I was really eager to see him for the first time, and I wasn't disappointed. He sang, he danced and he played with an amazing, strong, natural grace.


We sang along to "Yes I Can", "Sonny's Dream" and "Play Me a Rock and Roll Song". Very nice.

Some people don't know or care about this piece of the Canadian fabric, but I do and I think it's an important piece. I was awestruck to be there.



If you don't know who the heck I'm talking about, Google him, or check out West Shore Chamber of Commerce or Live Tour Artists. Valdy.com isn't bad either.

Thanksgiving

I had a good long weekend. Time well spent with good people, and way too much excellent food. Friday night was Windsor Folk's Open Mic night. Saturday, Cath & I went to Dave & Anne's for dinner & cards. That was really enjoyable. Calm and quiet except for watching the Tigers beat the Yankees! Sunday was Thanksgiving celebration at church, including the anthem we've practiced. And then off to Marg's for a big family dinner. Really great.

Monday became a free day (once the pool was closed), so we headed out for a county drive. We contemplated the past & future, stopped for a visit with Bob Cooper at his place on Lake St. Clair, and then south to Lake Erie, we bought tomatos and squash at a roadside stand in Kingsville and walked Cedar Beach.


All in all a nice long weekend.

It seems so long ago...

Janet's 14th Birthday

Janet, my (smart, beautiful, talented, wonderful) daughter turned 14 last week. There were cakes, singing, gifts, messages from leaders of various countries around the world, and a bowling party. Laser light Rock and Bowl. My vision and hearing have restored enough to post this blog. My pride in Janet never fades. She just keeps on truckin...

Kitchen Party

On Friday night there was a kitchen party to celebrate Fr. Kevin George's dad's birthday. He turned 90 the day before. It was a pot luck dinner and a hodge podge of entertainment. Much fun.

First photo (L-R) is Kevin George, Andrea Morosin (why did we hide the only pretty one?!), Christian Paulton, Bob Cooper and me. Note the Newfoundland flag hanging over Kevin. You can take the boy from the Rock...


Second photo is Janet, Bob, Christian, Madhu Athavale and me.