“So, has the summer of George begun? Or are you still decomposing?” “Decompressing.” - Jerry and George, in “The Summer of George”
This is going to be the Winter of Capebretoner, this last few months have been the “Fall of Capebretoner”, and not in a good way. Broke my hand, broke my glasses, gained weight, etc. So this is going to be the Winter and the year of Capebretoner.
First I am starting a new job, in a new country, on the other side of the continent. I am heading to Spokane, Washington and loving it, in a nervous excitement kind of way. I have been there a couple of times since August to visit and the area seemed like an interesting place to be.
On the suggestion from @VelvetCyclone I am going to document a “Capebretoner in Spokane” and why not do it on this very blog, its not like I was doing much else with it. Along with that I have added a couple of new categories Hoser Music and Hoser Fitness where I am going to document all of the local Spokanish music that I find and my progress on getting rid of those pounds that I added to my frame this fall.
The music category is pretty self-explanatory, Halifax has an amazing music scene with Cousins, Room Doom, Mardeen, Superfantastics, Joel, Wintersleep, and I could go on and on (Check out The Coast’s Best of Music). So my goal is to find some great local acts in Spokane and get to some amazing live shows. I know they have to be there somewhere.
Regarding the fitness category I am going to write a detailed post with my plans but it will mostly revolve around NOT EATING CRAP, and getting back to the gym. I might even borrow @mysteriouswayz’s Nike+ and do some running. The company that I am going to has a deal with a local fitness centre with a pool and gymnasium so maybe I can get a couple of basketball games in there too. I will be checking out @untitleddesign‘s newish blog Your Inner Skinny (also on twitter @yourinnerskinny)
So if you are from Spokane and you are reading this blog, post a comment and let me know where I can find your music scene, or better yet is there any Pick-up Hockey that a guy can get into. I had to fight to get my skates in my bag so I better find a game.
Cheers,
Jeff M
Just remember that a Hoser . . . divided against itself . . . cannot hope to exist.
don't listen to him! he has no idea what he's talking about……(confidentially i think he may be losing his mind!).
and please try not to hurt yourself getting into shape……especially if you try snowboarding like in the picture! 8(
hi jeff- i’m in spokane and might have a few tips for you:
music:
zolas (22 W Main, http://www.zolaspokane.com/) has music every night and usually very good. GREAT FOOD and they serve liquor and beer
the viking pub (1221 North Stevens Street) has live music every friday. has the largest selection of beer on tap/in the case (no liquor)
the swamp tavern (1904 West 5th Avenue) has live music on the weekends. personally, i haven’t been to this pub, but i know the owners so i’m guessing it would be a great place. second largest selection of beer on tap/in case (no liquor)
for big music events there’s always things going on at the Knitting Factory concert house, the Bing Crosby theater has events, The Opera house (which is now the INB Performing arts center) has broadway shows, there’s several community theaters…just depends on your taste!
As to pick up hockey, i know that the Eagle’s ice arena has a hockey league, and there’s a few different people that play at River Front Park (although that may be more of a junior/kids league). One of my guys here at work is a big hockey player (one of yours…canadian transplant!) and i could check with him when/where/how to get involved if you’d like.
Welcome to Spokane! I love it here…always something to do! Sherry (sherryrose on twitter)
I just checked ZolsSpokane out, looks like a cool spot. May check out a show there this weekend.
Thanks for the tip