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September 28, 2004

Yogaaah... again

I quit smoking 2 years and nine months ago and feel very good about that. But one of the side effects of quitting smoking was to start eating more. Which would of probably been OK if I ended up eating more carrots and green peppers. But I had been making some really bad food choices and not exercising so I gained weight - 25lbs. Hanging out with Carol was great and inspiring - she does Bikram Yoga (hot yoga) twice a week and eats very well.

So I have been watching what I eat and trying to eat more good food. And I have been doing some form of exercise every day. Mostly following Yoga and Pilates DVDs that I get from the library and I am starting to feel the difference. I don't think that I have lost weight but I do feel taller and stronger.

Here's a great yoga site (http://www.yogajournal.com) - they have instructions on how to do the poses as well as some video. They also have a fantastic magazine - I am thinking of getting a subscription.

Posted by songdawg at 05:08 PM | My Life

September 22, 2004

Back from Victoria

Well fall is here - the snow only lasted one day which was good but the leaves have started to turn colours. Fall for me is about fresh starts - sign up for classes (classical bass lesson tomorrow:), put the summer clothes away, new schedule, etc etc.

I am back from a fabulous weekend in Victoria with my good friend Carol. We went to the spa for a massage and pedicure, ate lots of great food, drank g&ts, bought my first pair of jeans, took an Ashtanga yoga class, walked around Victoria and caught up on each other's lives. It was great. Carol I miss you already.

Posted by songdawg at 10:52 PM | Music

September 09, 2004

SNOW

I can't believe it - from sandals to mittens in 4 days.

Posted by songdawg at 07:25 AM | My Life

More Sorrento 2004 pics

In Chains singing "Going Up On the Mountain"

Posted by songdawg at 07:22 AM | Music

September 07, 2004

Sorrento 2004

And Sorrento BCBW was amazing. A little wet maybe but still amazing.

NBCMS folks performing "In The Pines".

Posted by songdawg at 07:26 PM | Music

September 05, 2004

Waskasoo Bluegrass JamFest 2004

The Waskasoo Bluegrass JamFest 2004 was at the Miller Wilson Angus Ranch near Bashaw on August 13, 14, and 15, 2004. We went to the Jamfest and had a great time performing on the open stage as well as jamming. On Satruday night though we went to bed earlier than usual so that we could get a head start on driving down to Calgary for the Calgary Roots and Blues Festival to see Ralph Stanley.

The Blind Boys of Alabama were all class and put on a great show.

Ralph Stanley

My favourite moment was when a bunch of us yelled us "How Mountain Girls Can Love" and they played it. It was written by Ralph Stanley but was sung by his son. They also sang Angel Band.

Colin Linden watching from the side

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. We also saw Roseanne Cash and John Prine.

It was a great day - I highly recommend the Festival - great lineup.

Posted by songdawg at 09:33 PM | Music

Blueberry Bluegrass Festival 2004

I enjoyed some fine bluegrass music on the August long weekend at The Blueberry Bluegrass Festival. Wildwood Flower entered the Band contest and did OK - it was a good experience. It was also the weekend that Kathy and Mike got married (congrats you two!).

Lost Highway