05-06-23 Shanneyganock!
Was up and at it in time to enjoy a couple coffee and casually be ready to load the car and go. I picked up Ashlée, and enjoyed the bagel and cream cheese she had ready for me. We got coffee at McDonald’s with some full free sticker cards and then hit the road. It has been nearly a year since we have travelled in the same vehicle together and it was lovely to chat and catch up. She even shared her Japanese Oreos with me!
She took a nap while I continued listening to A Beautiful Boy on Audible. We stopped at a gas/service station with and A&W just out of Calgary to use the facilities and get something to eat and then headed to the Chinook Mall. Once we got parked we found that our entrance was right at the temporary location of Victoria Secret and we both came out with a beautiful bounty of bras, and for me, panties. Next was La Vie En Rose where I purchased a very pretty night slip. I actually got two but will be taking one back as it just doesn’t feel as awesome of a fit. I wandered up to the Bay while Ash checked out the mall. After scouring the racks I had almost given up on finding a new jean jacket when I saw a rack with a sign reading, All Women’s Levi Products 25% off with HBC Rewards card. There was only one left that fit me properly and they had my card on file by my phone number so win-win. I love it!
We drove to the AirBnB I had booked to meet KC who was down from Edmonton and already settled in. It is so nice to see her again as it has been since last July. We got ourselves together and headed to the Rec Room for the concert. In line ahead of us was a lovely lady named Diane who had brought her 85 year old Father to the concert and was going to be taking him home to Newfoundland for a visit in September. When we got in the girls noticed he didn’t have a chair so I made it my mission to find him one and it was quickly supplied by the bar back when I asked and mentioned who it was for.
Morrisey’s Private Stock opened the show and there was a broken glass on the dance floor before the first song was over. Everyone was having a good time. It was tough to stand the whole night but thank goodness we staked the square post in the middle to lean against, that really helped.
Ashlée stood in line to get us crazy good corn dogs that I am sure were 1000 calories but delicious.
There was quite a long break between bands but Shanneyganock played straight on through and were great fun. It is a shame I did not like the acoustics or mix (not entirely sure which) as it was very difficult to understand them and it had nothing to do with their accents. They also looked a little tired. I think they are at that stage of the tour. Still so great though and the audience was enthusiastic. I texted Bob Pike who played with them when I saw them and met him in St. John’s. He replied right away about being a union light guy now for the movie industry. It’s a shame, would love to see him out this way.
It was such a fun night and to learn that Bud Davidge who was playing with them wrote the Mummers song and Friends and Family made it even more special. So glad we came.
I saw the guy who looked like he may be the guy and asked if he was the promoter. Turns out he is and we talked about discussing bringing them to Cranbrook. He gave me his card and I will reach out soon. I think they will sell out in the Kootenays.
The venue was amazing, I wanted to stay and play. There were so many cool games!
I am not sure the chairs were entirely happy though
We are now all back tucked in, with ringing in our ears. I was very disappointed in myself that I forgot my Loops in my other jacket as I knew it would be loud.
triumphgal 