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Seattle Seahawks

31 Friday Dec 2010

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Tick another item off the bucket list.

I had gone to NHL, NBA and MLB games but had yet to go to an NFL game and I really wanted to experience it. We are lucky to have the Seattle Seahawks so close by and who doesn’t like a road trip!

Some friends and I headed to Seattle on a Saturday afternoon to get some shopping in and enjoy the night life prior to the Sunday football game. We had a great dinner at a seafood restaurant that served half priced bottles of wine. Of course we indulged although maybe with one too many bottles! And enjoyed a jazz/blues bar in Pioneer Square before calling it a night. I really wish I could share the video that i took at the end of the night. Best drunken conversations ever. My friends would kill me though.

 

We woke up in the morning a little worse for wear but grabbed some greasy grubb and headed to the stadium. I couldn’t get over the amount of people. 60,000 plus people filled the stadium. And was it ever loud. I mean LOUD!!! Every time the opposition touched the ball the stadium was filled with boos. The guy behind us had a set of lungs on him… ridiculous that one person could be that loud. But it was all a part of the game.

Another part of the game, drunken fans! After the first half things really took a turn for the worse. The guy standing next to me was a complete wreck. He kept hitting my arm but was so drunk he didn’t even realize it! When I saw he was about to walk down those steep steps, I was seriously concerned for his safety. He could have toppled over at any moment. And then there was the girl a couple of rows in front of us who passed out and then proceeded to throw up on herself. Seriously? I get the whole tail gaiting thing but is that really necessary?

The drunk revellers aside,what a fun game to watch. The fans are really what makes the game fun! It’s the fans that create that fun, energetic environment. We had a blast and would definitely go again!

The Adventures of….

18 Sunday Oct 2009

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Arlana, Jonathan and I sent out on an adventure today, not knowing how the day was going to unfold. We knew we were going to head to Agassiz to see my first horse Chinook, but after that? No idea.

We set out on the road and got to the barn thanks to GPS! The barn Chinook is at is beautiful. Big property with an indoor and outdoor arena and lots of fields!

I was able to chat a bit with the person who worked at the barn as we walked to see Chinook who was in one of the fields. Apparently, everyone loves him which doesn’t come as a shock! He looked so great! All fuzzy with his winter coat grown in. It had been 10 years since I had seen him. For whatever reason I just felt it was important for me to see him with my own eyes and make sure he was doing ok!

I fed him carrots and apples and got in the field with him. It has been a while since I have been around horses but it felt like yesterday. He still had that kind look in his eye. The same Chinook. Just older.

It was amazing to have Arlana and Jonathan there to share this with me. It wouldn’t have been the same if I had gone on my own.  So with one last carrot and one last hug….we moved on.

Harrison Hot Springs was just 6km from the barn, so we thought we would head there for lunch. We ended up at the Settlers Pub and had so many laughs. I could try and explain what we were laughing at but it probably wouldn’t be funny. Seriously, people were looking at us and smiling because we were just killing ourselves!  Oh the stomach pains from the giggles!

We then walked up the beach path for a bit enjoying the beautiful fall day! I love this time of the year because of the intense colours of the leaves!

Arlana, Jonathan and me in front of Harrison Lake

We decided to then really check out Agassiz…well we drove through it because it really isn’t a big town. So we hit the road again and after some driving ended up in Cloverdale looking for a pumpkin patch. The day could not have ended better. Taking a hay ride to the pumpkin patch. Carefully looking through to find the perfect pumpkin.

The hay ride

Our pumpkins!

And it would not be complete without the pumpkin patch dance.

 

What a great day! Nothing like spending a day of adventure and laughter with great friends. I look forward to our next one. We have a few planned out already!

 

 

Weekend with the Girls

11 Monday May 2009

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I love long weekends because it usually means going away with some of my girl friends for much needed rest and relaxtion. They allow each of us to escape our regular, busy lives and to just slow it down and enjoy ourselves with no worries. The times we have together are priceless and memories that I will carry with me forever.

Having good girlfriends is so important. They are the ones you share everything with. The successes, the celebrations, the tears. You know they will be there when things get tough or to cheer you on. I am so lucky to have such amazing successful women surround me.

I know this weekend in Whistler is going to be no different. I can guarantee there is going to be a lot of conversation. There might be a little wine, a little food, a little dancing and a whole lot of fun! Ah, these weekends. How I love thee.