Work Funcshhtionsss - -with a slur…

Sunday night HAL’s social committee (which consists of Kim and I) organized a fabulous company event. Our company and a few guests arrived at Beckta Dining and Wine for our wine and cheese tasting around 8. I have been here once before for Miranda and Paul's wedding, and both times I was quite pleased with everything (both times i was also drunk though... hmmm coincident. no, seriously, great times, great food!)

I never new how tipsy you could get from a wine tasting. OR that cheese could actually be banned from public transit! But yes, both those are true stories. I tasted 4 wines… and was definitely a tad drunk. And the cheese YUMMY!!! Well except this one called Epoisses – the one that banned from Public Transit in France once it has been opened. Now common… really, who would want to try a cheese that smells soooo bad that it’s actually not allowed on buses or subways (if you don't believe me - check it out)??? Well going back to the first point in this paragraph, I was tipsy, so I braved it. And yep, tasted just like it smelled … GROSS and raunchy! (Check out the picture of making cheese! cool eh!)

I did discover some new yummy wines though!
1. Sancerre, Cherrier Pere & Fils, Loire 2004
2. Tokay Pinot Gris, Paul Zinc, Alsace 2004
3. Zinfandel “Elsbree Vineyard” Crane Canyon, Russian River Valley 2000
4. Vouvray “Moelleux-Le Haut Lieu” Huet, Loire Valley 2003.

And there was a cheddar cheese that looked and tasted like kraft dinner! Also very good. But prob not something I would mention to the staff at Beckta.
I would also like to point out that I took the bus AGAIN!!!! Yep, twice on Sunday!!!! And again, not too bad. I am a huge fan of the #3 bus route, I have discovered that not only does it go to the rideau centre, but it goes to the market, elgin street, preston street and bank street!!! What more could you ask for in a bus route??? - - perhaps a ban on crazies in jogging pants!!! But that’s a whole other blog!

PS - I would like to point out that no cow was harmed in making this blog!

An Evening with great music and BAD SHOES

I have had a fabulous weekend. Got to sleep in both days!!! And didn't have to go out of town at all!!! it was nice!

I went to see an AWESOME Monday's Grace last night (i did a stop by on friday too - ended up staying till close - what can i say, they make you want to get your groove on). They played this weekend at Hooley's, not to be confused with Houlihans, sorry folks, that place is long gone. Hooley's is on elgin where Bravo Bravo used to be. Back to Monday's Grace, I may be a tad biased b/c my good friend Shannon's husband Greg is the drummer (greg if you are reading this, no worries, you are my friend too!). i have gotten to know them all, but i would like to point out that i am not a "groupie" i am "friend's with the band" - (they cleared the difference up for me last night) .

Now for the second part of the story... Footwear. First i must say that i have found a shoe that actually creeps me out. This shoe is worse than crocs by far!!! This guy was dancing and i loved over and he had shoes that had a spot for his big toe!!! and no, they weren't socks or slippers, they had a sole. they were VERY VERY ODD! the next footwear issue involved white shoes...

LADIES PLEASE! what are you thinking??? someone once said to me that its not nice to make fun out outfits b/c some people just "don't know better". Well i am hear to inform the uninformed... white shoes, and sandals are for the summer, once it is cold enough for a coat check, scarves, or a hat... it is too cold for sandals. and the white shoes should be put away once it is fall... the general rule is labour day, but you can sometimes stretch this a week, MAYBE two.

My friend Dan has a blog and he counts hot cars - i will use this idea, but will count white shoes. This does not include runners, or those puma style shoes. Simply white pumps, white flip flops, white sandals etc. so from last night... the count was..... SIX. hopefully as the weeks pass this number will go down. In November I will add sandals of any colour to this mix... but for now, lets concentrate on getting those white shoes into storage for the winter.

INAPPROPRIATE FOOT WEAR COUNT:



PS- i took the bus last night. it was quite enjoyable. my friends Jamie and Kim were at the bus stop when i got there, so they cleared up the whole "how to use a transfer". and then I saw my friend Jen on the bus too. I may think about taking the good ol OC a little more. (i won't get carried away and get a bus pass or anything...)