Damn, It's Windy!

Well, Jeff and I were able to escape for the weekend! We made it up to Lethbridge, Alberta Saturday. There was an international beerfest in Lethbridge Saturday night. It was not exactly what we had expected. It cost us $10 to get in and then about $2 for every TEENY sample. Nonetheless, we had an ok time. We met a couple of guys who told us about a blues band playing at an old firehouse cum restaurant/bar down town. They were kind enough to drive us so we wouldn't have to walk. First, we went to a water tower that has been made into a bar. It was a neat place for a drink and some appetizers, but it literally took us 30 minutes to get our drinks. Afterward, we headed to see the blues band. The service there was equally as terrible (is it like that everywhere in Canada?). There were four of us. Jeff ordered a bottle of wine and the poor waiter for some reason brought us 3 wine glasses. Hmm? Then, no joke, he set the bottle on the table then said, "Oh, I guess you need something to open that with." WHAT? And, this was a "nice" place or was supposed to be. He then took the bottle away, opened it behind the bar, then put the cork so far back in that Jeff had to use his teeth to get it out. WOW! Anyways, we again had a pretty ok time. Why is it that everytime you go to Canada you leave feeling like you got ripped off?

Well, sunday we left the great country of Canada and headed to Shelby, MT where we found a bar to watch the Steeler's game at. (What the hell Roethlisberger? And, when will we get rid of Jeff Reed for someone who can 1. kick the ball and 2. TACKLE the runner on a punt?) It was an awesome little local bar and by the time we left we had eight dinks bought for us. Needless to say, we will be back in the spring to cash in some chips when we break out of this place. FYI: it's called the Alibi. Then, we stopped at the grocery store on the way home to get some much desired fresh produce.

Today, the wind is insane! We are getting gusts at 60 mph. Jeff went to work like a good boy and I stayed home (hehe). I did get some stuff done though! I skyped with the kids at the elementary school in PA and wrote my blog and assignment for them for the week. I also made some french onion soup. Jeff and I have been craving french onion for a while now. And, finally I put away all the extra cans and food on the new shelves that Jeff built. Jeff is home now, so we are relaxing. We're going to watch some football and maybe play a game. I'll post some pics tomorrow. I'm not that motivated to do it now. Sorry bout that!