Day Three and IT'S A MIRACLE!

16 Jul 17
10:15 hrs

     Well, it is Day Three of the Vancouver Island Musicfest.

     Did you know that Rita Coolidge is of First Nations heritage? I didn't. I also didn't know that she is from one of the five tribes forced on the Trail of Tears March. Her tribes national anthem is Saving Grace but I bet you've never heard it sung in Cherokee. Yes, it's an old fashioned gospel revival in the main concert bowl. The closing number is rocking like Jake Blue's epiphany.

12:45 hrs

     Foods from everywhere too. We try to have foods from different vendors. My Lobster favours the Dragon Bowl. Rice, veggies and chopped kale. Additions include tofu or chicken. $8... $9 with the additions. I had the tapas selection from Farm Gate foods. A little pricier but sooooo good. Three skewers of chicken, a three of corn fritters and a pair of pulled pork croquettes (bigger than a golf ball) for $14.50.

18:15 hrs

     Did you know that you always get what you pay for? And a twenty minute massage for $20 is just that! So, don't be surprised when there are no bonuses.

     There was word that the town of Williams Lake in the Cariboo was evacuated yesterday.  Our hopes and prayers go out to them for rains and cooler weather. The RCMP are being diligent at snagging the looters. They have nailed eight assholes so far in 100 Mile House. I say give the bastards a shovel and put them to work fighting the fires.

     Back to the Show!
     The 1500 volunteers who put the show together. Working in various crews it all spins up and winds down in a week and a half. The actual planning starts about nine months in advance. Security, construction, vendors, artists, stage crew...each group has their own dance to follow. Miraculously, they pull it off every year.

19:45 hrs

     My Lobster and I just had some Pad Thai from the Kinaree vendor. It sucked and this was due to the sheer volume of product they are cranking out. But, using sliced canned mushrooms? Really? There were no flavours at all. None. Not impressed.

22:35 hrs

     The Bare Naked Ladies just finished. Impressive to say the least. Just one more act for the end...Enter the Haggis!
A report to follow tomorrow.