Brooke's parent's neighbour was in town, all the way from YVR. Tom came up on a familiarization tour of the Yukon, spending the weekend in Dawson City (Diamond Tooth Gerty's), in the mountains skidoo-ing, dogsledding at Fish Lake ... you know (esp you people from Ancaster) how much you can fit into a very short period of time in the north. And it ended with a bar-b-qued elk dinner on Sunday evening at SR & Brooke's house. Another excellent meal in the north.

Although Lily looks large in the photo above, she is not. Brooke is small. But I liked this photo as Lily was actually smiling in it. It reminds me of the commercial on TV of the dogs with dentures.

And last week I did dog sit for a while. It was the one beautiful spring day we have had so far and Lily and I spent the afternoon throwing and fetching in the deep snow in my backyard. We both had fun!

ManU now entering the semi finals of the FA Cup (April 16) with a derby game. And now will be in the Quarter Finals in the Champions League (April 5-6 ; 12-13) as they won today against Marseille 2-1. Even though I enjoyed seeing one of my faves playing for Marseille - Gabriel Heinze, I was of course routing for my team. And they are currently sitting on top in the Premiership. Yeah ManU!!!

Naming the Twins

Sitting by the window today working on my computer, the sun streamed in enticing me outside. March, spring, blue skies, sunshine, ... I almost froze my cheeks off! Luckily, I was once again plugged into some good music. This time is was what I was listening to about a year ago during my trip to Nova Scotia. When Hilary and I went to the beautiful town of Shelburne, Nova Scotia, we were introduced to Robbie Smith & Kathleen Glauser's music. This brother and sister act called Naming the Twins recorded Sweet Transitions and it was this music and the memories of that spring trip that warmed me as I made my way through the bitter wind.
Here is a site where you can listen to the duo: http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Naming-the-Twins
You may have to sign in to access this site but I think you will find it well worthwhile. Lots of good music. Of this album I especially like Dry Land and Shake the Bandstand. Very east coast, very well done.