reevesr1 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 My 13 (and very soon to be 14) yr old daughter and I spent the day skiing in Louise today, along with a very good buddy and his son. Thanks to the wonders of temperature inversion, the temps were right around freezing, and probably peaked at +1 or so. Couple that with a big dump of snow the last few days made for one of the best skiing days I have ever had. Add to that a full day with my daughter enjoying the wonderful snow made it even more memorable. The only downside is now all of my kids can beat me down the hill. Oh well, small price to pay. Last night I had a chance to spend an evening listening to John Wort Hannam, John Mann (Spirit of the West) and Carla Luft. You might wonder how this fits in? Well, Carla is from here in Calgary (and can she flat ass play guitar) and talked about growing up around here. John Mann was fantastic solo. Great stories and great songs. But the reason this all fits is John Wort Hannan. He is from Ft. McLeod, and sings songs about small town life in Southern Alberta. One of his songs was about what he calls his "cathedral", which is located on some land just past "Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump." It really got me thinking about how much I love the country around Ft. McLeod, all the rivers in the area, be they pristine headwaters or some of the excellent tailwater fisheries. While I was on one of the chair lifts today I was thinking about how lucky I am to live somewhere that I can enjoy the outdoors with all my kids in all seasons. Periodically, at work (I work for a very large multinational company), I am asked by expats from different countries what I think of living here. My answer is always the same "It the winters were shorter, everyone would want to live here." I've met more than a few people who did not like it here that much (though they are certainly in the small minority, we have more problems with people not wanting to leave). I am frankly amazed every time I talk to someone who doesn't like it here. I truly don't understand it, what is not to love? I know that there will be someone to tell me how great it was back in the day and how much worse it is now. I really couldn't care less. It is great here now. You guys don't know how lucky you are to be from here. They'll only drag me out of here kicking and screaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Christ yes I know how lucky I am, I done without the material BS so I could be in it and will continue to do so until I tip over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Sounds like y'all had a great day, Tex; good on ya! Regarding the part about how lucky we are to live here, you're preaching to the choir, my friend; I agree wholeheartedly. I wasn't born here, but I'm proud to consider myself an Albertan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownonbow Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Rick, good to see that you too " belong to the church of the tall grass, the parish of the porcupine hills" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 Rick, good to see that you too " belong to the church of the tall grass, the parish of the porcupine hills" Thanks for the line Jigsaw, that was the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Sorry to railroad your thread Rick but to me there's only 2 singer/songwriters who have nailed my Alberta. Corb Lunde and Ol' Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Sorry to railroad your thread Rick but to me there's only 2 singer/songwriters who have nailed my Alberta. Corb Lunde One of my fav corb lund songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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