The Plan for June

It's tough these days for me to think of much beyond the impending interviews of doom that I have going on for my residency spot. Nevertheless at the back of my mind I am reminded that, this year, on May 10th, I'll finally see the end of my formal medical education. And not a second too soon - it's high time I get my head out of the books and into the annals of medical malpractice hitory!

With that in mind, I think some form of kick-ass celebration is due. So, here is what I'd like to be doing this June:

For those of you who prefer not to live on the wild side of wild, what you are looking at is an example of the latest crazy-ass thing a white guy thought up: Volcano Boarding (check this link out!)

Hell yeah! It's a 6 week, rainforest/volcano/scuba filled romp through Central America!!! Who's with me?

This seemed necessary....Sorry If you get Pinched

Bloggers Who Criticize Government May Face Prison

Bill would allow rounding up and imprisoning of non-registered political writers

"Section 220 of S. 1, the lobbying reform bill currently before the Senate, would require grassroots causes, even bloggers, who communicate to 500 or more members of the public on policy matters, to register and report quarterly to Congress the same as the big K Street lobbyists. Section 220 would amend existing lobbying reporting law by creating the most expansive intrusion on First Amendment rights ever. For the first time in history, critics of Congress will need to register and report with Congress itself."

I'm really gonna have to watch what I say on here.
Here's the full story of the impending information lockdown: http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=viewArticle&code=20070124&articleId=4569

Introducing...the boys of blog

Stacy B, Canada's most accomplished ski bunny.

Terry, Winnipeg's own Bob Marley (nice hat)

Jackson, Winnipeg's most missed expatriate

Me, a very very confused individual.

les quebecois

Hey guys, in Quebec now. I think one of the things I like best about this place is the beer, which as you all know can buy at any corner or grocery store. What is more, these beers are not your average manitobain, with names such as 1837 and Trois Pistoles I really feel like I'm drinking a part of Quebec's history. It doesn't hurt that they come in 14 or 18 proof, either.

Jackie and I went to a different kind of restaurant last night, one where you dine in complete darkness. We ordered le surprise, which ended up being some of the best damn prime rib steak I've ever had in my whole damn life. We also had a real nice chat with a couple from Ohio, and had no idea what they looked like until afterwards, when they led us out! The waiters are all blind themselves, and 5% of their profit goes to local organizations which support blind folk. Pretty cool.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I'll definitely be back in town for Stacy's b-day, and for the Hip concert this weekend. Stacy, you definitely witnessed the dance-off; I'm more interested in what happened later that night. Hey-oh!

Dance off's Aplenty

Dancing Bears are Cool and so are Dance-Offs

On the issue of dance off's, I would just like to come forward and say that when one is taking place I'm pretty sure everyone wins. Kudos to Batty for taking that one this past weekend, sadly I didn't see it or rather I was far too drunk to remember seeing it. Actually, at some points during that social I was just trying to fugure out where the hell I was. If one of you would please inform me whether or not I witnessed the Dance off then I would appreciate it. One last note I would like to make on the topic is that albeit Adam apparently beat Mr. Chan all those years ago, many more years before that I was previleged to behold "The Chan Man" lay dance-off waste to the majority of Dave Wesst's old school, Provencher. It happened during a school dance that Dave had invited us to and legend has it that Jackson took the floor with a large group of asian b-boys. When all was said and done, those b-boys knew their crown had been forfieted...and to the visiting team no less. Jackson Chan, my friends, holds a place in Dance-Off History!

Cash Bling $$ Yo! Bling Pearls...all this spanning of the globe is real nice and but you better make it to my B-Day on the 26th!!!!! I plan to have a dance-off with a fake tree and a bear at the same freakin time!

Bye for now everyone!

As much as I appreciate the recognition that I once beat Jackson at a dance off I would like to make a correction and say that I have competed in, and won, at least three dance offs in my life. One with J Rollings, one this past weekend, and one at the Pal against a random girl in a cowboy hat. I am very proud to say that I have never lost a dance off. Although Friday night's was a tough call and I can't say I totally won it, but I certainly didn't lose. More to come my friends.

I'm glad to hear you're busy flying around Terry. I wouldn't mind doing some travelling of my own. Just wait until this summer and I'll be everywhere!

One more thing: moustache day is fast approaching, I hope you're all nice and scruffy. That includes the ladies.

Going French

So, I have just returned from a social, in which I saw a dear friend of mine pulling off a move on the dance floor not unlike this one:For the record, that's the second dance-off Adam has won (sorry Jackson!!). You guys must have had some crazy times before I showed up. Anyway I am off to Montreal this morning, for no apparent reason other than because I have the power to do so. Lucia, expect a call. Yes, that's right, I'm flying to Montreal and back for the weekend. Jackie is there, but if nothing else, I go to escape the truly horrifying cold. It's been so cold in Winnipeg lately I think I died twice today when I went outside for 8 minutes. I've had to get to work via dogsled.

After Montreal, my schedule becomes even crazier, with me interviewing for approximately 15 different programs across the country. When that's all done, I'm off to China. More on that to come - night kids.

-T

ps. Terra, try watching the movie again, this time with 3D glasses on. The baby actually comes out of the screen at you!

BABEL

Hi All,

Glad to read you're all actively communicating through this blog. Speaking of movies, I saw "BABEL" this week, and it's excellent: one of those movies that juxtaposes people living in different parts of the world, with very distinct cultures. Anyways, I highly recommend it! That's it for now...

Weirdos

Boys, I saw Children of Men on Tuesday and have to say it is weird! Can one of you provide me some insight on the following:

- Why its called Children of Men when there are no children
- Why all the women became infertile
- Why Britain is the only region still active

I figure since it was two weirdo bloggers (Terry and Stacy) that suggested this movie, you guys may have the answers I need.

Party on!

Let's Get Hawaiian

I have a small announcement regarding tomorrow's social:
It is going to kick ass.

There I said it, and its out there, don't judge me, its just what I think. I'm thinking that I should probably take down my Christmas decorations prior to the pre-party so we can get in a slightly more summery mood.

I can make babies extinct by eating them all

Ok so yes I knew that my comment about the Scariness of Children of Men would incite retaliation and argument from bling bling badonka-bling Wuerz and honestly I kinda had my rebuttle well in the works after I made the "controvertial statement". What I meant by scary, Terry, was at the way our world could go if a globally traumatic event like the example used in the movie occurred. No more babies is a pretty bonkers possibility, but it provided a good platform to show our world in a way that is hard to imagine, yet concieveable(HAR!) given some time.

You don't need to buy me drinks to see Uke Hal cause I've always had the urge to drop my life and become a Uke-Roadie! If he ever performs then I'm all ova dat shit! Later my supa friends.

When Hal Freezes Over

Firstly, let me just say that Stacy, or Berrington, or whatever the honest to goodness my old pal Mr. Billingsley goes by these days, is somewhat misopinioned. Children of Men is a damned good flick, and does a great job of making one consider the possibilities for the future of mankind. I especially like how the world, when faced with extinction, resorts to anarchy and roving bands of opportunists and thugs. This being said, the film is not scary in the least, for one reason: human beings are NOT going to stop having babies! Christ, of all the things that scare me under the title "Possible Frightening Scenarios for the Future", of which Kevin Fetterline deciding to run for political office is a definite candidate, chicks getting knocked up is at the very bottom!

That being said, I wanted to move on to another issue. Many of you may know that I have a musician in the family, who variously goes by the name of "Manitoba Hal", "Ukelele Hal", and even "Hal Brolund" (but that last one is only when drunk, or at family reunions with other Icelanders present, which come to think of it is practically the same thing). Anyway, my uncle Hal has been on tour for the past few years. He actually has a YouTube channel of his own, which is something I have just discovered. From what I can tell, the most popular / most viewed channels seem to be hot chicks singing badly and filming themselves, which I guess was why YouTube was invented in the first place.

Anyway, it seems from my discussions with Manitoba Hal over Christmas that he is hanging up the tour hat for the time being. It's a rough life, trying to break into the music biz on your own. But I realized I have only been out to see one or two shows in the 10 years he's been going solo! So, long story short, if he plays again around these parts soon, I'm buying drinks for anyone who comes out to see him with me. End post.

Babies Look Different Now...

Deadites Rule and so does Children of Men

Children of Men is a really great movie.

It made me feel a way that can't be put into words, it's like a really tingly sorta feeling. It happens to me everytime I hear the live performances of One by U2 or No Woman, No Cry by Bob Marley - a huge mass of people, strangers all singing the same song creating a single voice. The feeling I get when I hear that voice is how I felt for alot of Children of Men. Other than that I think I'll say that it's the most realistic/scariest horror movie I've ever seen. I know Terry's gonna argue with me bout that comment. Seriously though, as Dave and I were leaving the theatre we passed someone who had brought their baby to the movie...I couldn't help but be amazed by the sight of it and I wasn't the only one - everyone leaving was admiring it with awe. It pretty strange but collectivley interesting to be a part of. If anyone needs someone to see it again with I'm there, if I'm not somewhere else that is.

Hey Bling, kudos for putting the Grindhouse trailer on here before I did and obviously you already knew that I intend to see it over and over and over and over again upon it's release. YEAH - are you kiddin me? Kurt Russell?? That movie is gonna

Filmz you Fool!

Jackie, Michael and I went to see Children of Men last night. It was pretty much the best thing ever. Even better than eggs with ketchup... no wait, I just found this picture, putting Eggs n' 'Chup back on top.

Nevertheless, the best movie of 2007 may well be this one. That's right, it's one short(ish) film by Rodriguez, the guy behind Sin City and Desperado, and one by Tarantino, who I believe needs no introduction. Anyone down for seeing it?

Marmalade is Made of Babies!

Zombies Rule and So Do Blogs

Check it, Check it Out I figured out how to use this crazy bloginess so now I will be blogging like there is no tomorrow(for blogs). I don't have time to rant right now, but one thing I do have time to say is that I'm nearly through 1984 and have decided that it is the best book I've read - even better than The Dark Tower by Stephen King and for me, that is saying alot!

Until my next entry, I bid you all adieu!

I hope not...

Really, it had to look better than that. From my experience with Stacy's chili it is almost like a fine peice of art waiting to fill your stomach with chili-ful goodness. Sorry I missed the big event.

I'm back at work and it's a bit of a drag. I much prefer bumming aroung Vancouver and having you kids over to my place several times a week.

Chili!!!

So, I intend to spend the rest of today preparing for Stacy's ultra spice chili. I'm hoping it will look equal to or better than this:


See y'all at in Peppa Country.