Earlier this past week my wife told me that were going away this weekend and it was to be a surprise. I was not to nag her or bug her about where, just be ready to go. Over the past couple months she’s mentioned maybe going to Montreal or getting away to a bed & breakfast somewhere. I figured it was going to me a low key weekend full of antiquing, looking at quilts, drinking tea and eating crumpets. Wasn’t too thrilled about it, but didn’t let on. All I wanted to do was ski and ride all weekend – get a good weekend of endurance training in.

She kind of surprised me actually, I thought my wife knew me better - she must of known that I was going to be irritable and cranky sitting in a b&b someplace doing nothing. However, I figured that if I bit the bullet now, then later on when it gets nice out (a.k.a. bike season) that I wouldn’t have to go away. Not that I don’t love spending time with my wife, I do . . . . it’s just if we’re were going to go away together I’d rather have an active weekend away, doing something.

So we hit the road Saturday morning, unbeknown st to be where we were going. I’ll let the pictures tell the story.

Any ideas where we went yet?

Toronto vs. Edmonton

Go LEAFS Go!


'67 Stanley Cup Champions - it was the 40th year since the Leafs last won the cup.
The place just blew up when Dave Keon came out onto the ice. Just awesome!

Recognize that tough guy over my shoulder? And who's that he's with? That's Tie Domi and Belinda Stronach.

Getting ready to give Tie a shot! Belinda in the background.
Jeez . . . all the celebs were out last night! I wonder who the guy just across from me voted for in the last federal election?


Mmmmmm . . . . skittles. Anyone not from Canada might not know that this guy is our Prime Minister (Stephen Harper)! Mmmmmm . . . skittles.

And the boys get the win to boot!

Got this shot of Chris and Carelton right outside the Leafs dressing room after the second period. Right after I took the shot we got booted from the area.

Thanks to my awesome, beautiful wife! It was an early birthday present and probably the best hockey game I ever saw in person. Will always remember this night. Love you Chrissie!