Favourite Quote

The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say. J.R.R. Tolkien

Monday, July 21, 2008

Dancing in the Rain and Mud

This past weekend my friend Julia and I headed to my hometown of Goderich for the annual Beer Tent. Julia had never been to Goderich before, but she is also from a small town and was keen to check it out. We arrived around 11:30am Saturday morning, made some lunch and then hit the pool. It was an absolutely gorgeous afternoon and I was so happy to be in the pool.

We had been told to get to the beer tent early to avoid the lineups. I haven't been in years, but do remember being stuck in those lineups and wanted to avoid that at all costs. But, we ended up being there too early. When we got there it was only us and a couple of other people. But, we chatted and had a couple of beers so it was not a problem. But, as the lineups started and the place started to fill in, we felt a little out of place. People kept staring at us and avoiding sitting at our table (I've been away from home for awhile, and most of the people I know went on Friday night). Finally this group sat with us and we chatted with them for a bit. The rest of the night is kind of crazy.

The dancing started before the rain and I was super happy to get up and dance on the grass. Then the rain started and that was awesome. I love being out in the rain. But, I kind of wish I hadn't of decided to wear white shorts :) Julia had to keep me from dancing on the wet picnic tables!

Around midnight we were done (an afternoon of drinking in the sun will do that). We walked home in the rain (a couple of other souls were also leaving at that time). I had to strip out of my wet clothes in the garage and grab a pool towel so that I didn't drip water all over the house!

Both of us woke up with hangovers the next morning and just lounged around watching a movie with Grandma until we felt we were well enough to get in the car. But, all in all a fun time was had.

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