Firsts
So last night, I:
1. Bought new CDs for the first time since being hired at the Beat Goes On; I had a little extra money, so at the big HMV in Toronto I picked up From Here We Go Sublime by the Field and Year of No Light's fantastic Nord, both things I think we won't get in.
2. Had chorizo for the first time - it's just as delicious as I'd been told.
3. At the same time, tried mole sauce for the first time. The chocolate was interesting, although I think it's something I'd only want to have occasionally.
4. Tried Mill St.'s Tankhouse Ale, which was pretty excellent (and a fine post-prandial accompaniment to Mexican food).
5. Enjoyed the company of Ben and his lovely girlfriend Jenni (and their equally lovely and curling-loving friend Nay); well worth the Greyhound there and back (although I should really remember how much my stomach hates the bus when I've had a few pints - I was fine, but it was touch and go for a minute there). It was great to finally meet another correspondance, and as Ben notes elsewhere we were able to do our part for Anglo-Canadian relations most just by having a few rounds and talking - about Los Campesinos, proper football, curling, grad studies, and etc etc. I wish they'd had the chance to come to Guelph and sample some of our locals, but if that's your biggest complaint about the evening...
1. Bought new CDs for the first time since being hired at the Beat Goes On; I had a little extra money, so at the big HMV in Toronto I picked up From Here We Go Sublime by the Field and Year of No Light's fantastic Nord, both things I think we won't get in.
2. Had chorizo for the first time - it's just as delicious as I'd been told.
3. At the same time, tried mole sauce for the first time. The chocolate was interesting, although I think it's something I'd only want to have occasionally.
4. Tried Mill St.'s Tankhouse Ale, which was pretty excellent (and a fine post-prandial accompaniment to Mexican food).
5. Enjoyed the company of Ben and his lovely girlfriend Jenni (and their equally lovely and curling-loving friend Nay); well worth the Greyhound there and back (although I should really remember how much my stomach hates the bus when I've had a few pints - I was fine, but it was touch and go for a minute there). It was great to finally meet another correspondance, and as Ben notes elsewhere we were able to do our part for Anglo-Canadian relations most just by having a few rounds and talking - about Los Campesinos, proper football, curling, grad studies, and etc etc. I wish they'd had the chance to come to Guelph and sample some of our locals, but if that's your biggest complaint about the evening...
re 2 and 3: lol canada
Posted by
John C. |
2:42 PM
Hey, at least we have back* bacon.
*(AKA peameal or 'Canadian' bacon)
Posted by
Ian |
3:56 PM
mmmmmmmmmmm chorizo...
I had some chorizo eggs and beans just the other day. Mexican breakfast rocks my face off.
Posted by
Lady K! : |
1:47 PM