DONE

Alright, this is it. Although the new blog isn't done to where I want it (although what IS done is soley thanks to Jes, Curt and Jeanette) I will now post soley on it and leave this one as an archive of my old stuff, not that anyone read it anyway :).

So the new site is now and will always be crazylikeafox.ca. And it WILL one day rule the earth with its literary genius and kick-ass graphics (mad props to Jeanette). So go there. Now. Do it.

I'M MOVING!!

That's right kids (or you two who read this), I've made the jump to my own webpage......after I actually figure out how to construct my new blog, it will be located at crazylikeafox.ca!


So look for new and exciting things at crazylikeafox.ca

Second Stage - Day 2

I'm having some difficulties with this damn blog thinggy, and can't seem to access my editing tools or the html functions, so this will be a link-less and unfortunately brief blog.

The Second Stage festivities last night began with a wee bit of a snag in the form of damaged equipment and tenting due to wind and rain. This facilitated a change of location to the Home Of Local Music, otherwise known as Loplops. Rotary Acts took the stage prior to the CD Release party for Big Wheel and the Spokes, and let me tell you, the music was outstanding (not that I personally had any doubts.) Its not like I'm an accredited music critic or anything, but I'se knows whats I'se likes, and I liked this night of music alot.

The Harmony Sisters and Mark Dunn were the first two acts, and these guys were good! I must admit to not having been overly familiar with their work prior to this evening, and I was admittedly impressed with what I heard. The styles on display were right along the lines of the music that I like, which is always a good thing :).

Startle Fish was the next act, and although I've been to many of their shows over the last year or so with Curt (betterthancrabs.com), I was impressed with the new sound I heard last night. Its been awhile since I heard the show, and with the lineup juggle of last night (I appologize for a lack of names here, I DO know that Craig West was on base last night which is a different look) the sound came across as a new and exciting one. I was impressed with new tone and sound, which was a bit of a departure I think but at the same time kept the feel that they developed over the last little while.

Finally, the night was capped by the CD Release party for Big Wheel and the Spokes, a band comprised of Jay Case, Frank Deresti and Cliff Alloy. I don't want to sound like a biased kiss ass, but I'm a big fan of their sound and their songs. Jay managed to continue his excellent vocals and Frank and Cliff were spectacular as usual.....wow, that IS kiss-assy.

The crowd was pretty darn good I thought, and were definately appreciative of all the artisits and their music. It was a nice thing to see local bands being supported by the community and hopefully its a trend that will continue.

Blogelation - It Begins

So tonight is the night of guerilla journalizm, or blogalizm, or is it blogelism.....definately not botchelism......

Anyway, I believe I will be attenting the festivities at Rotary Fest's Second Stage somtime at or around 9 pm tonight, although tomorrow is a day off for this young manager-type, so I can attend the full event. I look forward to my blog tonight, as I think its time to spread my literary wings and dust off my irresistable writing style....well, at least its a style, although it may or may not actually be irresistable....oh well.

Blogelation - it means I have to be creative

I've been in this rut for the last coouple of years where my creative side has essentially gone AWOL, leaving me with a few lame attempts at writing the "Great Canadian Novel" and a serious case of blogger's block. So along comes a chance to participate in what is a fantastic concept: join up with local bloggers whom I have never met (and in many cases never talked to) and cover our local Rotary Fest. with no time tables, restrictions or guidelines. This could only be one thing : Blogelation.

Its the brainchild of local bloggers and upstarts Curt O'Neill and Craig West, and has the potential to influence every major decision in the Western Hemisphere from this point to infinity.....or at least for the next 3 days or so locally. Only time will tell on that one....

So in an effort to psyche myself up for the inevitable brain cramp and horrible embarrasment which may befall me, I shall endeavour to cover this event as eloquently and as professionally as possible.....ah screw it, I'll call it as I see it and that'll have to be good enough. God knows I'll take this blogging thing a little more to heart once I commission Curt to build me a new site.....

I read once that "if you build it, they will come...."; great baseball quote, I hope it works for blogging.

Ross

Irony, thy name is Ross

So for like 2 or 3 years now I've been asked to go camping with Curt and Jes and others during the summers, and this year, lo and behold, I've finally been able to say "yes, I will go!" Woo hoo right?

Welllll let me tell you something, someone out there has a sick sense of humour, because my first camping trip since my OAC year has ended after one night due to RAIN. It HASN'T RAINED IN A MONTH!!!! So OBVIOUSLY the rain should choose today, Canada Day (July 1st for the Yanks out there) to come down and ruin my camping odyssey. Oh well. I suppose there's always next year.....maybe....

How much I suck at Golf

For a golfer, I guess I make a hell of a foosball player. That's right, I suck. I finally have come to the understanding that golf is a sport made for those with both talent and mental toughness. I have the talent, despite what others may say.......but apparently I am just mental.....the toughness part is somthing beyond my grasp.

I was involved in a Playing Ability Test in Sudbury Ontario this past weekend, which if passed would allow me to continue along the path to becoming a Canadian Professional Golf Association Teaching Professional. This is something I've been working towards for the better part of 6 years now.....the test part for the last 4 years. Basically I've settled for "summer" jobs at golf courses while friends have gotten "real" jobs, houses, cars, etc etc. This was all done in the quest for the title "Golf Professional". Its a cool job, something I love to do, and apparently beyond the realm of my abilities.

I sound a little pissed/fatalistic/whatever right now, but the reality is I've wasted 6 years chasing a thing that I am simply not wired to get. The skill is there - I'm a very competitive person who is a 3 to 6 handicap golfer, and I teach this game to almost anyone - but for some reason when faced with competition in golf, I fold faster than the Leafs in the Playoffs....(gotta love a random Toronto dig).

So anyways, the theraputic rant has ended, and should anyone require a very personable, customer-oriented business grad who can shoot 73 as a member of their major corporate staff, feel free to let me know.

So until next time, I'm off like a Prom dress.......