In Between Dreams

In Between Dreams
Originally uploaded by Wooderson.

Welcome Back Dubby !!!! Hope all is going ok with the "reality" adjustment.
Something that is sure to help...Jack's new album comes out Tuesday. Done some preliminary listening, and it sounds awesome. Definitely gonna be the album of the summer of 2005.

India - Final Words

Greetings!

Here is the final installment of my Indian advnetures...

Since we hired a car in India, our trip became quite a bit easier in terms of getting around. We drove through the landscapes like a couple of little kids in the back seat (although near head on collisions became so common that we didn't even flinch after a while). From Pushkar we drove to the blue city of Jodhpur where all the buildings are painted blue by the upper caste Brahmins. That night we noticed that the circus was in town! We saw regurgitating ladies, prancing hippos, flying acrobats, jumping motorcycles, expert top spinners and praying elephants. It was all familiar, but a bit weird.

Eventually we made it to the romantic city of Udaipur (which appears in the film Octopussy, which consequently is shown at every guest house in the city at 7pm). Although the main lake in the city is completely dried up due to drought, this place still holds a certain magic. By this time, our departure from India was looming. We drove back to Jaipur where we caught a Bollywood film (totally in Hindi) and the next day drove to Delhi where we caught our flight to Amsterdam.

With one more day to spend in Amsterdam we finally had a really hot shower, took an indulgent breakfast at Barney's coffeeshop and wandered the canals.

Now I am back in Toronto trying to figure out what time zone we are in and adjusting back to reality. And I am looking forward to a late March get-together! We'll talk to soon and work out the details.

That's all from India...Namaste.

This guy is travellin' India?

looker
Originally uploaded by Slippy McGavin.

I am writing you from a little place called, Castlegrove. Its a small village of 5, but seems to have many drop-ins. They have let us stay here, as long as we draw on the walls to entertain the townsfolk.

Tonight I have dressed up in my Sunday best and will be lookin' for some deals on parakeets. I have learned to tell fortunes by reading the patterns of their feathers. I have found that while I may not be all that accurate, people will pay for this service, and the birds are kinda tasty when served with tandoori and mango lassi.

Will on Xbox

Will on Xbox
Originally uploaded by Slippy McGavin.

Doods.

Hard to believe how quickly yon time be a' flyin'. Will is already laying the smackdown on his daddy, xbox style. Just a little reflection on the mac-daddiness of life and polkertudinousness.

B...We are Coming After Burlington Next!!!...

Oakridge Porky's Atom White House League 2004-5

Yes. The coaches' hair is blue. We bet the kids if they won 5 in a row...we would do it. They have now gone undefeated in 9 games, and the picture is just after we won the 2nd Annual Oakridge Hockey Classic in a dominating 4-0 Shutout over a division rival.

Playoffs start this week and run through March, and then we have a season ending tourney in Burlington March 17-20.

Seen 9 and 10 year old kids do some pretty neat things. Lots of fun.

Im thining you guys should come...maybe join me at the hotel(bar) one night for some drinks, and maybe catch a game ?!?

Talk soon.
C.

As you wish!

Fellas,

I am writing to you from a little town called Pushkar. While we were in Varanasi we had booked a flight from Delhi to Udaipur. All we had to do was take an over night train to Delhi, but our simple 8 hours sleeper train turned into an epic 17 hour ride! We completely missed our plane and upon arrival in Delhi we were swarmed by taxi drivers at the train station. A somewhat honest tout quickly whisked us to a tourist office which helped us out. As not to waste time, we hired a car and driver and got on the road to Rajasthan. In the meantime our 'government' travel officer was going to try and get us a refund from the airline. Fingers crossed, but not holding our breath!

We drove that night to Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal. The next day we explored the city and sat in wonder of the Taj. Since then, we have made our way though the forts and palaces of Jaipur and now, we are in Pushkar, a holy city in the middle of the desert surrounding and oasis lake. This morning, I was blessed by a Brahmin priest with the sacred water of the lake and given a red smudge on the forehead. Sometmes you never know what is going to happen after breakfast!

We are heading to Jodphur tomorrow and then finally to our original destination, Udaipur!

Any word on the March "get-to-gether"?

Namaste!

Greetings from India! This place is upsidedown and backwards. What a crazy ride so far and we have been going at it for just over a week. We spent the first bit down south on the beaches on Goa, then we headed inland to see the ruins and Martian-like landscape of Hampi and after thousands of kilometres of travel by plane, train, car, bus, rickshaw, bicycle, boat and foot, we have found ourselves in Varanasi.

Varanasi is the oldest living city on earth. It is the holiest of places for the Hindus and sits on the banks of the Ganges River. It is a wild, bizarre and wonderful city. I can't even begin to describe. Tomorrow we head to Delhi and then hopefully, we are heading to Rajasthan to see the cities of Udaipur and Jodphur. After that we are planning to find our way to Agra to see the Taj Mahal, then spend our last days in Delhi.

Our stop over in Amsterdam was pretty chill. We have a pretty good handle on that city now. One of the days, surprisingly, we spent more time in a Belgian ale house getting drunk with a local than in the coffeeshops. But don't worry Colin, we did you proud at the coffeeshops we did visit! I am looking forward to our one night stop over on the way home...like a kid in a candy store!

Take care fellas. And I'll try to post again soon.

My Wednesday Night

Bout 830, meet mr.green
Mockingbird. Good 'Em Song.
What to watch. Not much I aint seen.
Where'd I put the bong ?

We gotta get together soon.
Talk about all these trips.
Maybe cook under the moon?
Eat Pizza, Chocolate and chips ?

Falsetto hops online.
Do I take the plunge? Do I chat?
Ya I do, Ill be fine!
Shit....Missed Him....Drat !

Need some reggae beats.
Cats are drivin me nuts.
...just ate 3 chocolate treats...
Dont think that was good for my guts.

B..........We should try and chat.
We'll shoot the breeze.
Wonder of where the Brownz are at?
Memories of Eggs and Cheeze.

Travellin' Bloggers

Just as soon as one comes back, the other leaves. Wanted to give a shout out to the Dubster and wish him and the lovely Dubette a great trip in India. Scoop some daal mahkni for me, and I will look forward to posts from abroad.

I will continue to blog from the safety of the Greater Toronto Area (relative safety).

Trip Stories?

Woods - you back yet? You must have some stories from your trip...

On my way...

I officially announced my departure from Cuppa Coffee. It has been bitter sweet and full of mixed emotions, but I am very excited to begin my program at the Film Centre.

Given that, Sarah and I have decided to do some travelling before I begin. We have booked a trip to India via Amsterdam. We leave on Jan 30, spend two night in the 'dam, then we fly to Delhi. Our travel plans in India aren't quite arranged as of yet, but we are hoping to visit Delhi, Varanasi, Goa and Jaipur. On Feb 22 we fly back to Amsterdam for one last night, then back to Toronto on Feb 24. My program begins on Feb 28.

I'll talk to you both soon.

More Reasons to go MAC!

Check out the new products released by Apple at the MacWorld Expo this past Monday...

iPod Shuffle - tiny digital music play smaller than a pack of gum. largest capacity is 1 GB. has a scroll wheel, but no display.

iMac Mini - headless G4 iMac. just a tiny desktop box (no keyboard, no monitor, no mouse). only $500 US. perfect for those PC user with all the gear to dump there giant towers and plug in or for the Mac user who wants another computer!

check the out at the Apple site!

Good Morning, Gentlemen

Well, it looks like my poopy poem went over like a lead balloon. 4 days without a comment = really crappy post. My most sincerest of apologies.

I am currently on hold with the MTO parking authorities trying to pay my parking infraction from our most recent gathering. I still say it was worth it. I was also thinking we should try and plan ahead for some getaway in the summer. Thoughts?

Poopy Poem

Poopity poopity poopy poop,
My big belly is beginning to droop.
Slippity slappity slippy von trip,
Wooderson stop picking that gal’ darn lip.

Chimminy chongany shroomy toomy took,
This blog is about as good as any book.
Bubbly boobily dubbly donger retch,
I think its time Dubby added a sketch.

Have a great winter storm warning kinda day!

Happy Holidays to the Moon Tower

You gents,

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! And all the best in 2005!

The Christmas season certainly had a great kickoff with our get together here at 208 Niagara! A good time had by all. Wooderson and I finished up the weekend by grabbing some grub at the Wheat Sheaf and catching a screening of The Invisibles.

I ended up getting called in the week before Christmas to do a pitch for a Pizza Hut commercial and then we hit Stoney Creek for a visit to Ma and Pa's for Christmas. We are now back in T.O. We are having a quiet week (I have a cold) and I am desepratley trying to find an XBox to rent for the week, but there are none in the video stores around here. We are planning to keep it very low key for New Year's. Hope to rent the last of the LOTR trilogy and cook some lobster!

Hope you and yours are all doing well and can't wait to see you in the new year!

Dub

Getting Excited!

Fellas,

I have to say that I am getting excited for Friday night. So far the plan is as follows:

Chief Fussypants and I are going to meet up after work (approximately 6pm) and Sir Rubalot will be in town between 7-8pm. Depending on which way the wind blows, Lady Smurfette could be joining us for the evening.
I figure we will just get down to business and sit around the dining room table. I am planning to get in some food items (that can work for our different cravings throughout the evening) and some beer (any other requests for alchohol?).
Depending on whether we're dancing with Smurfs, chatting with a magic dragon or chilling out with Mister Brown, will probably dictate the activities for the evening. From past experience, our house is a little small to dance with Smurfs, but with a little adjustment I think we could pull it off.

Let's get the chatter going! WHOA!

PS Had a great weekend. Cuppa Xmas party, saw a great band Saturday and on Sunday, chatted with a man who smoked a spliff with Bob Marley on Bob's porch on Hope Road!!!

A Must Have For The Dads!

I found this book while surfing the net. It might be a nice addition under the tree this year.

Just A Plant

Thursday Night-style get together

I know everyone is gearing up for the Xmas season and that is why the blog has been a little stale, but I was wondering when we might be able to get together for a threesome of debauchery!?

I am going to assume that trying to squeeze in a weekend before Xmas is an impossiblium. I know I have a wedding next weekend, but right now, I am free the weekend of Dec 17. Or can we pick a weekend in January now and decide on a location. I think we need to get a little silly! Mutha suckas!

New Music

Gents - Anyone dabbling in any new music these days ? I have recently started to listen to...and subsequently really like, David Gray. All pretty mellow....excellent acoustic guitar. Kinda like a modern day Cat Stevens? If you havent already checked him out, I would strongly suggest starting with his album White Ladder. Give it a listen.
C.

Smile Jamaica

So....in a strange turn of events, I AM going to to Mat's wedding...
A Week long cruise that leaves Miami January 16th with stops in Cozumel, The Caymans, Ocho Rios Jamaica (where the wedding will happen) and then back to Miami the following Sunday. Looking forward to it, and a return to the "homeland".

Check out the Carnival Victory.

I'm staying in a room with another buddy of Mat's...a herbsman if you will...

Mat's fitting the bill. All I have to do is get myself to Miami and pay for my drinking.

Sweet.



(Warren I broke my new rule...Tuesday night)