Wed 17 Oct 2007
10/17/07 – Players Chophouse, Kamloops
Darren was back-talking, so I set aside my pacifism in order to keep him in line.
These ball-peen hammer knuckles aren’t just for looks!
This might come as a shock, so I’ll ask you to sit down before you continue reading, although I’m sure it’s a little unnecessary because I’m confident that very few people read blogs standing up – it’s just not done! Anyways, here’s the big news: Darren and I were early for something! Couple this with our Japanese breakfast that left not a single employee out of work and you’ve got a monumental tour.
This morning we were guests on the Midday show with Larry Read here in Kamloops. Apparently I was a record-setting musician, playing not one but TWO instruments in two separate songs. I don’t know how my achievement could be toppled, considering the program only allows for two segments per artist. I invite challengers to endeavor to de-throne me by playing two instruments at the same time – but a pair of cymbals between your knees doesn’t count!
I wouldn’t want to follow this guy! ☺
On the set at CFJC
Fresh salsa, the post office, Value Village, non-alchoholic beer, an old-fashioned elevator – these are what my afternoon in Kamloops was made of. I’m starting to think that this city is quite the destination. I always have a blast noodling around these streets.
We were put up in the Plaza Heritage Hotel and it was lovely! I’ve got to say that this hotel has the comfiest of all blankets. There were none of those thin scratchy throws covered by a questionable bedspread here. We got a real live quilt!
On the dark side of the moon, the parking lot attendant was less than friendly, belittling us for parking in the 5-minute zone reserved for patrons of the beer/wine store before realizing that we were checking in to the attached hotel. I wish his extended and sincere apology could erase the condescension he slathered on our otherwise perfect day, but I just can’t get over the tone in his voice when he said, “What does that sign say sir? What does it say? Tell me what it says!”
(What does the manual for forgiveness look like? Are there three easy steps? 1. Accept apology. 2. Swallow any relapses. 3. Live happily ever after. And would that procedure allow one to forgive while still offended or must a reconciliation of differences always take place before a healthy existence may continue?)
The CFBX radio crew showed up at Players Chophouse & Lounge.
Look at how monstrously wide my smile is as a result…
Cat girl,
I hadn’t quite read the “CFBX radio crew” part of the last photo caption while I was finishing off the “manual for forgiveness.” There was a brief misconnection between method of apology and the said photo, i.e. I thought the attendant was included in the photo to show how he had apologized. Silly me…
Still, the image left a happy feeling for you. And the smile shows how bad experiences earlier can be shrugged off by happy ones.
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So did you say to the attendant, “Thanks for your apology. I realize you are just trying to do your job. I forgive you. Here’s a hug.”
- doug
There were no free hugs for the attendant on that day. He was busy painting and I hadn’t quite gotten over it yet. I’m heading back to Kamloops in a little over a month though, so maybe I’ll seek him out and make amends.
Cat—Loving your humor and great writing. I wonder if you will ever see this as I am writing it after the fact!
Love to you and Darren. Auntie Deb