Club Events 2008

Trip List Calendar

2008-07-23: COC - ECT - Travel to St. John's
2008-07-24: COC - ECT - Arrive St. John's
2008-07-25: St. John's - Signal Hill
2008-07-26: COC - ECT -St. John's - Deadmans Bay Path
2008-07-27: COC - ECT - Quidi Vidi and move to Tors Cove
2008-07-28: COC - ECT - The Spout
2008-07-29: COC - ECT - Tinker's Point
2008-07-30: COC - ECT - Mickeleen’s Path
2008-07-31: COC - ECT - La Manche Village Path and Flamber Head Path
2008-08-01: COC - ECT - Caplin Bay Path, Whale Watching
2008-08-02: COC - ECT - Blackhead Path and Cape Spear Path
2008-08-03: COC - ECT - Spurwink Island Path
2008-08-04: COC - ECT - Brigus South to Cape Broyle
Rhonda’s Notes

Joel and I left Calgary together at noon on the 23rd hoping to get an early start on the vacation, but instead, a “mechanical” airplane before we even got started, a diversion to Montreal and a free three-hour sleep in the Montreal Airport Hyatt put us in to St. John’s a few hours after Angela and Tina who’d left after us on the red eye. From there, though, it was smooth sailing (or hiking, as the case may be). As the gang of nine trickled in, we spent a couple of days in St. John’s exploring downtown, some pubs, Signal Hill, The Battery, The Fluverium and Quidi Vidi Village. We also visited the BEST gift shop in Newfoundland, The Tickle Trunk where I bought a couple of Doug Bird prints.

On Sunday, Bill from the Brown Rabbit Cabins picked some of us up (the others followed in Angela’s car after attending the Folk Fest) and took us out to the cabins where we spent the rest of our time. I cannot stress ENOUGH how awesome the Brown Rabbit is. Bill and his wife Isa run it with a focus on providing service to East Coast Trail hikers and they do a brilliant job. They provide a fantastic breakfast and dinner each day, a bag lunch for on the trail, plus trailhead transportation shuttles to and from our hikes each day (as well as to some other stops).

After “getting a little tongue” from a cod (ie. eating cod tongues), Angela, Brent and Laurie figured they had taken care of the “kiss a cod” requirement and were halfway to being completely screeched in. Angela, however, was the only one to take the plunge with the rhum, although a lot of us gave the bottle a sniff.

Brent shared with us his family myth that trying a new food adds 144 days to your life, and Laurie racked up the most “bonus days” on the trip, trying new foods at every opportunity. Members of our group tried “fish and brews” (aka “fish and brewis”), cod tongues, fried caplin, and other tasty morsels. I did not add any days to my life personally, but I did enjoy the Homemade Fries Deluxe at the Riverside restaurant in Cape Broyle (which included fries, ground beef, gravy and peas).

Ed, Brent and I put on the most kilometers on the trip, with Laurie then Lynn trailing slightly behind, and the rest choosing a number of alternative hikes and activities. In addition to walking the trails around Signal Hill and The Battery (~10km), plus the trail from the Fluverium to Quidi Vidi Village (~5km), Ed, Brent and I did the following sections of the East Coast Trail:
- Deadman’s Bay Path which goes from Fort Amherst to Blackhead (Map 1). 10.6km. Highlight – coastal scenery around Small Point.
- Spout Path in and out from Bay Bulls to The Spout (Maps 5 & 6). 22km with 1200m elevation gain and loss – this was the hardest hike we did (which would have been a top-end D3 according to COC’s difficulty ratings). Highlights: Saw a lot of whales. Beautiful scenery at Freshwater, Gull Rock, Drop Cove Rock and The Spout, and some trail poetry:
Limerick by Brent S:
At the tender young age 86
Ed the Legend went out in the sticks
To hike the East Trails
And photo some whales
And offer warm hugs to some chicks
Haiku by Rhonda S:
On the East Coast Trail
Polé Polé the mantra
This is not a race
- Tinkers Point Path which goes from Mobile to Tors Cove (Map 8). Recovery hike after The Spout – 5.1km ending up with coffee at Brittany’s Tea Garden (an outdoor operation with a teenaged proprietor) and a visit to the Five Islands Art Gallery.
- Mickeleen’s Path from Witless Bay to Bay Bulls (Map 7). 14km. Witless Bay, incidentally, was so named because the Wittle family had lived there, then they all moved away leaving the area Wittle-less (which eventually became Witless). At the end of the hike we enjoyed a lively chat with a toothless Newfie.
- Bauline East to Brigus South – both the “La Manche Village Path” (Map 9) and “Flamber Head Path” (Map 10) for a total of 20.9km.
- Caplin Bay Path from Calvert to Ferryland (Maps 13 and 14) – 6km. This was my least favorite trail. We were near the highway for a time, and near a ball diamond and high school for a time, which included a chain link fence plus lots of litter and broken glass on the trail.
- Blackhead to Maddox Cove – both the Blackhead Path and Cape Spear Path (Maps 2 & 3). This was a very enjoyable trail with a variety of terrain and scenery.
- Spurwink Island Path from Aquaforte to Port Kirwin. Highlight: the Berry Head arch (aptly called a “massive sea arch”).
- Brigus South to Cape Broyle – both the Brigus Head Path (Map 11) and ?? (Map 12). This was our only really rainy day hike.

In addition to the hiking, I squeezed in a visit to the Lantern Festival, the Graham Wells concert at the Five Islands Art Gallery, a Whale and Bird Watching boat tour, and participated in helping Angela retroactively misspend some of her youth with a trip to the beer store, a night-time visit to Cape Spear, followed by a dorm party in which we took the remaining beer back to the University Hostel to haul Joel out of bed to have a beer with us.

Some new nicknames from the trip:
- Brent: Polé Polé (Swahili for \"Slowly Slowly\")
- Angela: Mama Mia (ok, so she didn't cook us spaghetti, but she did talk about it)
- Tina: Trouble (new nickname after a brief stint as the “Magic Navigator”)
- Laurie: Wow, a Cowboy (occasionally, Wow, a Ninja)

And a newly coined phrase, “poking the bird” meaning to act in a silly fashion causing your companions to suspect that you may be on some kind of drugs. Inspired by Joel, naturally, but if you want the whole story you’ll have to ask one of us.

This was definitely one of my favorite trips ever – thanks to Ed for making it happen, and to the others for sharing the wonderful experience.

-- Rhonda

2008-08-09: COC - Ramsay/Inglewood SE -- Slow Pace
Something a little different today - an urban hike in the neighbourhood of Inglewood. A neighbourhood in transition, Inglewood is an arty little community with older houses, infills and big homes just outside the downtown core (like Broadway in S'toon for those of you there!). We wandered about admiring peoples' gardens and then headed up to Scotsman's Hill which used to be the primo spot to watch fireworks on Canada Day (and Stampede). At the end we found a stone sculpture garden and followed that with lunch at a local 50s inspired diner. A fun day despite the heat and very little driving to do.

Thanks for the write-up Dana!

Thanks everyone for coming out and making it such a fun urban walk :)
~Marg


2008-08-14: COC - Helen Lake and Dolomite Pass - Slowpokes Only
Every time I go to a new pass I come away feeling like \"I just found my new favorite hike\"! Well, today was no exception... this is one of the most scenic places I've ever seen - it was eye-popping beautiful, and I don't know why I haven't gone there before.

We hiked approximately 15km today - we went past Helen Lake (where we saw a few friendly Mormons... oops... Marmots) and part of the way up Dolomite Pass trail, and then ended on a little side trail that took us to a high \"bump\" beside the pass, which we declared our turn-around point. Approx 650m elevation gain.

After the hike, the ice cream in Lake Louise where Michelle and I fought over the last bit of Tiger ice cream in the bucket. Thanks to all for sharing a wonderful day. :)

-- Rhonda

2008-08-19: COC - Douglas Fir Trail, and CCC Exclusive Viewing of \"o You Know What I Mean\"
COC - Douglas Fir Trail - Hike \"Models\" Needed

CCC - Exclusive Viewing: Do You Know What I Mean: The Lived Experience of Sex Trade Workers\n

The exhibition entitled “Do You Know What I Mean: The Lived Experience of Sex Trade Workers,” features the works of five Calgary women: Candace, Holly, Nicole, Vicki and Tammy. It explores the sex trade through women’s photography and stories, and tonight, the CCC will be honoured with a private viewing of this exhibit, hosted by Marianne Elder, senior art curator of The Art Gallery of Calgary.\n\n

The show, part of a year-long research project by the faculty of social work at the University of Calgary and the United Way of Calgary and Area, intends to change social consciousness and to create understanding of the complex issues of the sex trade. \n\n \n\n

Each series of images has a different story. Tammy, a peer researcher assisting with this community-based research study, tells her story: “I know today my experience needs a voice, my story needs to be told. As one of the fortunate few to escape this lifestyle, I have a responsibility to do all that I can to raise awareness about the sex trade and the damage it does to a woman’s spirit and the community. My journey is just beginning…”\n\n \n\n

The Art Gallery of Calgary is a spectacular, inspiring space – a perfect place in which to discover and celebrate contemporary art, a voice and venue for art and ideas that offers Calgarians and visitors an insightful take on contemporary art. \n\n

NOTE that the gallery closes at 5PM. The doors will be opened for us at 6:15.\n

I am at a loss for words to describe my deep disappointment at not seeing this exhibit (for the second time... but that is a whole other story), and my deep dismay at sharing a tense \"standing around on the sidewalk waiting for a gallery that never opened\" with 37 other club members. Thankfully the James Joyce and the Thai restaurant next door welcomed us with open arms to try to salvage the evening. - Rhonda\n

I'm sure it would have been good. - Kayla (This pretty much summed up the feelings of the attendees across the board)

2008-08-20: COC - Inline Skating - Edworthy to Downtown - Slow/Moderate Pace
2008-08-21: COC - Deep Water Workout, and Movie - Step Brothers
Morning Deep Water Workout - Northmount

Movie - Step Brothers (at Crowfoot Crossing)

2008-08-25: COC - Picklejar Lakes - Slow but Steady Pace
2008-08-27: COC - Deep Water Workout, and COC Store Open at Kilkenny
Morning Deep Water Workout - Northmount

COC Store Open at Kilkenny

2008-09-04: COC - The Forks, Three Isle Lake and Beatty Lake
Although we didn’t all have the same trip, I think everyone had a great time, which is the main thing.

We got a bit of a late start, and since I am such a slow hiker we decided to leave without Marek, Bill and Hal who were even later than the rest of us arriving. To reach The Forks before dark, I set a \"blistering pace\" (Laura and Lana have the blisters to prove it) and we arrived with enough remaining sunlight to pitch our tents and get organized, then cook dinner in the twilight. Marek, Bill and Hal arrived only about twenty minutes or so behind us. Lana entertained us with her adventures with cars... her Civic was stolen recently, and although she originally wanted to buy something brand new, she had to \"shift her focus\" and buy used (a manual-transmission Ford Focus).

On Friday, we decided that Laura, Lana and I would hike to the next camp site but wouldn’t do the extra hike to Beatty Lake, while the others would do the whole trip. We set out in high spirits but when we got past the little waterfall and Laura’s blisters saw the climb to come, we reverted to \"Plan B\" which was to send Jorinda and the boys on to Three Isle Lake while we three would turn back and spend another night at The Forks. On our way back to The Forks, we got a bit of rain, which Lana pointed out \"put a slight *insert dramatic pause here* damper on things\". Laura kept us smirking with her story of driving an ex-boyfriend \"nuts\" (by picking the cashews out of the trail mix). Over dinner, we shared some food, and Lana tried out Laura’s pasta, just for \"kicks\" (Sidekicks, that is).

On Saturday, rather than wait for the intrepid five to return from the mountain, we set out a hobblin’ once we were ready to go. We had more time to enjoy the beautiful forest on the way out, and enjoy we did. We were caught a couple of kilometers from the end by Hal and Bill who were hiking faster than Ed, Marek and Jorinda. Hal told us about Jorinda’s hiking experiences after having completely lost a boot on the trail... and this is where Jorinda’s story will pick up, so I’ll shut up now.

Happy Trails! :)
-- Rhonda

As Rhonda said, five us (Ed, Hal, Bill, Marek and Jorinda) continued up to the next campsite and, on that climb, forever lost our innocence, our naivety.

We didn’t realize the 400 metre elevation gain would greet us all at once, but scrambling with backpacks on was… definitely a new adventure well complemented by rain and snow as we reached our “no campfires” site.

After the men convinced Jorinda we could survive a night in sub-zero temperatures without a campfire, we set up and then spent two hours exploring the area around the lake as we were too tired (and cold) to continue on to Beatty Lake. Good humour saved the night and a diabolic plot was hatched as we stood warming ourselves over our camp stoves amidst the rain, hail and even snow under tarps brilliantly set up thanks to Bill and Hal. Our scheme involved telling the rest of the group that Jorinda hiked back down (from almost 2200 metres and over 10 km) in only one boot. The laughter (and Hal’s Rum/Vodka/Baileys/Kahula/Chocolate/Coffee hot drinks) helped us stay warm. We then crawled into our tents to try to sleep through a wet and icy night punctuated by the Bittersweet [digestive] Symphony coming from a couple of the Y-chromosomal tents. The sun accompanied us on our harrowing descent and, after almost reaching the trailhead, Jorinda fell back and her hiking boot was swapped out for one neoprene sock and one Teva sandal.

Wandering back to the group, the sympathy was palpable (cloaked only thinly by Rhonda’s disappointment that a shoe of bark and sticks hadn’t been fashioned as the group had claimed). Empathy turned to anger (Jorinda ducked), then laughter erupted as the plot was revealed. Sissies, Shiverers, Big Fat Liars... a great end to 2008 the backpacking season!

And Happy Belated April Fools to our Woman of Vision!

~ Jorinda One-boot

2008-09-05: COC - The Forks, Three Isle Lake and Beatty Lake
2008-09-06: COC - The Forks, Three Isle Lake and Beatty Lake
2008-09-08: COC - Backpacker/Hiker Conditioning
2008-09-09: COC - Calgary Vipers -- Championship Series.
Final score-The Vipers won 6-5 against Orange County on a brrrrr cool night. We saw three home runs in a tight, entertaining game. Everybody decided to leave after the seventh inning stretch due to the weather.

2008-09-10: COC - Ice Skating at the Olympic Oval
2008-09-18: COC - Ann Nickerson's Birthday on the DFT
2008-09-20: CCC - Old MAN - Music From The Year You Were Born (+- 2 years)
M.A.N. = Music Appreciation Night.\n

Arrive at 6:30PM for introductions and to get settled in. We'll start the music selections at 7:00 (sorry, but to avoid interruption if you are later than 7:00, the door buzzer will be shut off and you won't be able to get in). We will have one CD of approximately 80 minutes of music ea (8 people times ten minutes of music). We will have a round-robin in which the first person will introduce their music, and then we’ll listen. After a short break, we’ll continue with the next person, and so on. \n

My apartment is small, and the atmosphere casual. We'll be sitting or laying around the living room while we listen. Bring a pillow or cushion if you like for maximum comfiness.\n

Everyone must contribute 8-10 minutes of music for the evening. If the evening has a “theme” (listed in the title), you should (but don’t have to) bring music that fits your interpretation of the theme. Many of our themes are DELIBERATELY ambiguous for maximum creativity!

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Title

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Marek

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Yves\n Montand

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Les\n Feuilles Mortes

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Alan

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Dinah Shore

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Anniversary\n Song

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Marek

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Benny\n Goodman & His Orchestra

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One a\n Slow Boat to China

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Alan

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James\n Baskett

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Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

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Alan

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Frankie\n Laine

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All of\n Me

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Brent

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Art and\n Dotty Todd

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Chanson\n D’Amour

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Alan

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Ted\n Weems

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Heartaches

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Lynn

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Duke\n Ellington

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Up Jump

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Marek

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Pee Wee\n Hunt & His Orchestra

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Twelfth Street Rag

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Brent

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Johnny\n Otis show

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Willie\n and the Hand Jive

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Angela

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Elvis\n Presley

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Good\n Luck Charm

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Tim

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Bay City Rollers

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Saturday\n Night

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Rhonda

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Nancy\n Sinatra

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These\n Boots Are Made For Walking

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Rhonda

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The\n Kinks

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Dedicated\n Follower of Fashion

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Angela

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Bobby\n “Boris” Pickett

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Monster\n Mash

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Tim

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Carl\n Douglas

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Kung Fu\n Fighting

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Brent

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The\n Platters

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Smoke\n Gets In Your Eyes

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Angela

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Bobby\n Vinton

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Roses\n Are Red (My Love)

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Tim

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Tom Waits

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The\n Heart of Saturday Night

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Joel

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Bob\n Dylan

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It\n Ain’t Me, Babe

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Lynn

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Association

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Never\n My Love

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Lynn

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Jefferson Airplane

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White\n Rabbit

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Jeff

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Faust

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Jennifer

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Jeff

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Can

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Future\n Days

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Lynn

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Creedence\n Clearwater Revival

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Porterville

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Joel

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The Who

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My\n Generation

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Rhonda

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John\n Lee Hooker

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One Bourbon,\n One Scotch, One Beer

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Rhonda

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Koko\n Taylor

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Wang\n Dang Doodle

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Lynn

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Albert\n King

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Crosscut\n Saw

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Marek

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Vaughn\n Monroe & His Orchestra

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Riders\n in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)

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Joel

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The Kingston Trio

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M.T.A.

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Angela

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Marty\n Robbins

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Devil\n Woman

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2008-09-22: CCC - Movies That Matter: 1000 Journals
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~~~ 1000 JOURNALS ~~~\n\n\n

This is the premiere film for the 2008-09 Movies that Matter season. \n\n\n

1000 Journals is directed by Andrea Kreuzhage (kroytz-hawg), and explores connectivity and art within society. A San Francisco artist named “Someguy” distributed 1000 journals in random public places with a simple message inside each book: \"This is an experiment and you are part of it. Add anything you like, then pass it on.\" \n\n\n

This documentary is the story of these journals: the destinations they visit, the hands they inspire— and the wounds they heal.

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~ Official Selection-AFI Fest & International Filmfestspiele Berlin

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Show time is 7:00 pm. We'll meet inside the theatre in the downstairs waiting room at 6:40, after you purchase your ticket (cash only). ** Please be on time so that we can all sit together. Thanks! (Note: For some past movies, tickets were sold out by 6:45).

\n\nSee the \"Movies that Matter\" series for a link to this movie: www.movies.thatmatter.org

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\n*****Please Note: These films are usually followed by a post-screening discussion with a relevant expert. This is optional and your coordinator will not be staying for it.



This film was certainl of a lighter theme than we are used to seeing at Movies that Matter. It was less a study of the journey of 1000 journals and more a sampling of the uniqueness, and sometimes absurdity, of the humans who contributed to them (including the \"polar bear people\").

The film lagged in a few spots but otherwise was quite interesting and entertaining. About half of us stayed for the discussion by telephone with the director after the movie.

It's playing again October 2nd at U of C for anyone who wants to see it.


2008-09-24: CCC - Author Reading: I Am Hutterite, and Carts of Darkness
CCC - Author Reading: I Am Hutterite

CCC - Carts of Darkness\n

Let's meet at 8:30 pm, beside the Good Earth Cafe inside Eau Claire Market. From there, we can go and buy tickets at Eau Claire Theatre.

\n Note: The movie is from 9:30 to 10:30

\nSee: Calgary Film Festival for details.
\nwww.calgaryfilm.com\n

\nCarts of Darkness trailer on YouTube
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2008-09-25: COC - Barrier Fire Lookout, and Store Open at Moose McGuire's
COC - Barrier Fire Lookout via Prairie View Trail - Slow but Steady Pace\n

Kevin tells me \"two Eds are better than one\", and I would have to agree. And throw an Alex and a Celestine in for good measure, a fantastic hike, and glorious weather, and you have everything you need for a perfect day. Yay! I'm so glad I didn't get talked into working today!

-- Rhonda

COC Store Open at Moose McGuire's

2008-09-29: CCC - Choke
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Please note theatre & time change for this event - we'll meet in front of the ticket counter.

Victor Mancini (Rockwell), a sex-addicted med-school dropout, who keeps his increasingly deranged mother, Ida (Huston), in an expensive private medical hospital by working days as a historical reenactor at a Colonial Williamsburg theme park. At night Victor runs a scam by deliberately choking in upscale restaurants to form parasitic relationships with the wealthy patrons who \"save\" him. When, in a rare lucid movement, Ida reveals that she has withheld the shocking truth of his father's identity, Victor enlists the aid of his best friend, Denny (Henke) and his mother's beautiful attending physician, Dr. Paige Marshall (Macdonald), to solve the mystery before the truth of his possibly divine parentage is lost forever.\n

The trailer is better than the description. View it at: http://www.thetrailer.com.



Rhonda's endorsement:

\"I'm so glad I came... when I could have been home... having a sandwich and resting.\"



2008-10-14: COC - Nose Hill Dog Hike
2008-10-16: COC - Annual General Meeting and Social
2008-10-22: COC - Nose Hill Dog Hike
2008-10-24: TOC - Fall Colours Hike - Osler Bluffs
Event Coordinator(s): Stephanie A, Rhonda from Calgary\n
Participants: Rhonda from Calgary, Alexander L., Jill from Calgary, Raj, Joseph, Brent from Edmonton, Hiker84, Anita Block, Anna-Maria 27, Kelli , Susie Tu

2008-10-25: TOC - 2008 World Rock Paper Scissors Championship!!!!, CCC MAN
Event Coordinator(s): Jason M\n
Participants: Jason M, Rhonda from Calgary, Stephanie A, Jill from Calgary, Brent from Edmonton, JennP, Natalie S, Rich F, Debra G, Tricia, David B, Rod P, Isabel SA

2008-10-27: COC - Backpack/ Hike/XC-Ski Fall Conditioning - Halloween Special
2008-11-03: COC - Backpack/ Hike/XC-Ski Fall Conditioning
2008-11-20: CCC - The Duhks in Concert

Grammy-nominated, Juno award-winning Duhks fuse traditional bluegrass, folk rock, Afro-Cuban jazz and soul.
They were a hit at the Calgary Folk Music Festival in July. Although I missed their act, a CCC member (Doug P.) told me it was his favourite of the entire festival. I listened to their music and fell in love with it! You will too!! Listen to The Duhks on their website here.\n

\nMichael Bernard Fitzgerald opens the show. He plays an original, upbeat blend of acoustic soul pop. Click here for his website.\n\n

Tickets for the general public cost $25 before the concert and $30 at the door. They are on sale now at calgaryfolkfesttickets.com, by phone at (403) 233-0904 or at Megatunes (932 17 Ave SW). \n\n\n

Tickets are FREE to anyone who volunteered at this year's Calgary Folk Music Festival. Volunteers MUST claim a ticket in advance of the show through the festival office. Volunteers are also welcome to purchase ONE additional ticket at a 25% discount but this purchase must be made through the CFMF office: Phone (403)233-0904 Fax (403)266-3373.\n
\n414 Memorial Dr. NE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Duhks (pronounced “ducks”) got the place rockin’ with their wide assortment of musical styles but the bigger hit of the evening seemed to be the surprisingly talented opening act, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald and his seven-piece band. The four-member horn section was a nice touch and the drummer, wow!! This guy was amazing! Full of energy and strength and beaming with joy! I expect we’ll see more of the very talented Fitzgerald and hopefully his very young band on the Calgary scene in future.
Meanwhile, I have to admit I was a bit disappointed in the Duhks. The band I was so eager to see changed its lead singer, Jessee Havey, last year and I miss her. :(\n
\nThey experienced sound problems as well, but nevertheless put on a great show, IMO. I hope you all had fun.\n-- Lynda\n\nThe Duhks were good, but the highlight of the evening for me was\nMichael Bernard Fitzgerald and his band. They looked like the high\nschool chess club, with a bass player, keyboard, a drummer (who,\nincidentally, looked just like \"McLovin\" from Superbad), and four\nhorns). They had energy and talent to spare and I became an instant\nfan. Thanks, Lynda, for setting up the event!!\n\n-- Rhonda\n\n

2008-11-22: COC - Ptarmigan Cirque, and CCC - Money $$
CCC - Money $$ -- Music Appreciation Night\n

Arrive between 6:30 and 7:00 PM for introductions and to get settled in. We'll start the music selections at 7:00 with an introduction of our songs. The music will be “mixed” according to my opinion of how it flows best – your songs may not necessarily all be together on the CDs. We will listen during the music, taking a break to visit, a potty break, and snack refills between the CDs.

Everyone must contribute 10 to 12 minutes of music for the evening. This evening's theme is Money $$; please submit music that fits this theme. Given the recent roller coaster ride of most things financial, please feel free to be a irreverent as you wish with your Money $$ choices.\n

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\nPlease be aware that there is a cat who will be helping me coordinate this event. If you have allergies this may not be the event for you. \n

Thanks to everyone for all of their great music contributions and for all of the yummy snacks. I am very disapointed, however, that there was no money with the treats! HA ha.\n\nEm


2008-11-26: CCC - World Wide Short Film Festival – Best Shorts of 2008
The Canadian Film Centre World Wide Short Film Festival is North America’s premier marketplace event for short film, showing hundreds of Canadian and international short films. Each year they take to the road, presenting the best-of-the-best to audiences across Canada.\n

Be sure to RSVP at www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/tour/ to ensure your spot!\n

Meet between 6:30 and 6:45 to go in together as a group. Show starts at 7PM.

2008-11-29: COC - Barrier Fire Lookout via Prairie View Trail - Slow but Steady Pace
2008-12-03: CCC - Volunteer Social and Info
This event is for current CCC volunteers - those who have their \"star\" (to come out, meet one another and socialize), hopeful volunteers (to come get information about coordinating events for the CCC), and those who just want to hang out in a great venue for an hour or two with fun people.

\nThere will be no official club business discussed at this event but if you are considering coordinating events for the CCC, and want some information, come on out to meet the club's brand-new Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle H.(and meet some of our current volunteers).\n

\nWe hope both current and interested future volunteers will take this opportunity to meet and share ideas in a relaxed, social setting.\n

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Open only to CCC volunteers, active members (2+ events) who are interested in volunteering with us and really neato people.\n


2008-12-10: CCC - Buffet Lunch at Ganga and CBC Interview
Share a lovely Indian buffet lunch and represent the CCC in our interview with CBC!\n

CBC would like to cover a CCC event and have requested a weekday/daytime time slot (they're unable to do evenings/weekends). Let's do buffet lunch at Ganga!\n

\nOne of the best values for Indian food downtown! Lunch buffet under $15 or you can do a buffet takeaway for $10. \n


2008-12-17: CCC - Christmas with Rembetika Hipsters at Pegasus
Enjoy awesome Greek food and the music of the Rembetika Hipsters at Pegasus. \n

The owner has recreated a Greek atmosphere partly with hanging vine baskets, the mural and various pottery knickknacks, but mostly with the staff's devotion to making sure customers have a good time.\n

If you're unsure what to order, try the delicious appetizer platter which features about a dozen different types of Greek delicacies. Some of these include stuffed grape leaves, chicken wings, saganaki and tzatziki with fresh pita bread. They also have a good selection of white and red house wines.\n

CCC policy is to add 5% GST plus 18% gratuity to the bill. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not register for this event.\n\n

In the almost ten years that I've been following these guys around, they have never disappointed, and tonight they raised the bar even further. Even sans Ben, who we all know is THE reason why I started following them at all, they absolutely shone. How, you may ask... how could the Rembetika Hipsters possibly get any better? I would ask the same question. With the warmth of Nick, the professionalism and backbone of Allen, and the mind-blowing talent of Lincoln, Jonathan and Malcolm... how could they possibly get any better? The answer, it would seem, is to add Morag the Cellist, and I'm not just saying that because I've always loved the Cello, but because, well... I've always LOVED the Cello! Thanks to everyone who braved the cold and terrible road conditions to share this wonderful evening with me. The music was amazing and the food absolutely top shelf.\n

-- Rhonda

2008-12-31: COC - Ice Skating - Bowness Lagoon