04-13-22 Winter Ale Series
Today was the most normal April day yet. It was -7 when I left for work, but no snow down low so that was a blessing. I got so much done on so many different files and that was a super accomplishment. After a quick dinner at the office I headed to Key City Theatre for the next of the Winter Ale Series that we are co-presenting with the theatre. They were short people as Covid is making it’s rounds again. I was very grateful that all the volunteers and staff wore masks. I tried to go to the hockey game on Saturday night without one but didn’t make it long before putting one on again as it was so crowded and no mandates any more. I think I am still comfortable wearing one until we are sure what this 6th wave looks like. The night was fabulous, I trained a new volunteer, Anne and she was very nice and helpful. The opening musician was Heather Gemmel and I was super impressed with her. She plays many stringed instruments and has a unique voice. She wrote the song North Star Burning about the arson that burned the chairlift on opening day at the ski hill in Kimberley this season. The headliner was the The John Wort Hannam band and every time I think I don’t like country style music, along comes a singer songwriter to prove me wrong. I bought his most recent album and over time got to speak with each of the band members and have them sign it. Such a friendly, talented group of guys! Was nice to stand around chatting and was amused that John wants to play VIMF. He said to put in a good work with Doug Cox but I know that doesn’t pull any weight. He gets hit up by everyone. I do think both performances were festival worthy for sure and would love to see them there. All and all a very good day and I feel spent but not in a bad aching way as I was careful as I could be not to overdo it. Tomorrow I get my stitches out, yay! I have a lot of work to do still and haven’t tried a lot of stairs or exercise yet. I do have to remind myself that things are still healing inside as well.
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