The Journey to the Merry Wives of Windsor, Day 4

Day 3 Highlights

Spirit of Sir John Falstaff observes the races

February 29, 2012.  I did not take any pictures on Day three of the journey to the Merry Wives of Windsor.  This was a major leg of the journey to hugging Micheal Rawley and getting my seat in the theatre for the show.  I won a Gold Medal in the 100 Metre Sprint and a silver Medal in the 1 km journey to the Merry Wives of Windsor.  Following Dinner was Karaoke in the Newman Newstone Dining Room.

Helaina Rothenberg sings the Barracuda Song.  This song is in reverance of the Barrie Swim Team

Day 4 Highlights

March 1, 2012.  This was the last day for many members of Team Ontario.  I only had one race left in the journey to Theatre by the Bay's Production of The Merry Wives of Windsor. 

 A safe and successful finish in the 500 meter sprint to the finish within 2 minutes and 15 seconds and 40 Miliseconds.  This resulted in a Gold Medal.  It did not matter which place I arrive in.  I was on my way to see Theatre by the Bay's Production of the Merry Wives of Windsor.

A wild fall.  If you fall, you must get back up and keep moving or you will miss the show.

2.5 KM Highlights from on the course

Out on the course of the 2.5 course.

The a pack of skiers try to make their way to the Mady Centre as fast as they can to get their seats for the Merry Wives of Windsor.

At the end of the day, the awards are hung with care before they are awarded to the athletes.

Following Podium, it was time to board Golden Arrow Airlines for a flight back to the hotel.

following Dinner, it was time to board Golden Arrow Airlines for a short trip to the Mayfield Hotel for the Healthy Athleates and Magic Show.  Many athletes opted to miss the Magic show to have their eyes checked.  The Eye Exam Queue took forever.  I opted to go to the Magic Show.  Highlights will follow.

Day 1, Dreams Take Flight

Day 2, Opening Ceremony

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for More great photos on the Journey to the Merry Wives Windsor.



The Journey to The Merry Wives of Windsor Day 2, Opening Ceremony

Sorry for the Delay for today's posting.  I finally got all my pictures onto the UMN last week.  The Journey was a great and exciting.

February, 28, 2012, Day 2's Adentures to the Mady Centre

Everyone is excited to wake up early for breakfast in the Newman Newstone Dining Room followed by a bus ride to Strathcona Wilderness Centre for a half-day of skiing.

The Tracks are all set for the first half-day of skiing.

Following Practice, it was time to board the Golden Arrow for a flight back to the hotel.  Taxing onto the runway at Strathcona Wilderness Centre onboard Golden Arrow Airlines

At 2:00 PM, It was time for a Pep Ralley in the Upper Room (Dream Zone) before  the Opening Ceremony.

at 3:00 PM it was time for an early dinner in the Newman Newstone Dining Room. 

All Aboard!  Time to board Golden Arrow Airlines for a 20 minute flight to Servus Place for Opening Ceremony.

A safe landing at Servus Place.  We filed off the aircraft and into the arena. 

Welcome to the 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.  A banner is hoisted above the arrival gate as athleates file off Golden Arrow Airlines and into the Arena.

A Christmas Tree stands in the corner of the room as we Queue up for Opening Ceremony. 

A Team Photo on the Servus Place Staircase

The Coaches pose for a pic next to the Servus Place Elevator.

The Flame of Peace, Hope, Joy, Love decends from the rafters of the Arena.  The Couldren was lit and the games were offically opened after 10:00 PM.

Day 1, Highlights

Day 3 - 4, Highlights

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for more excitement on highlights of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games.

Dreams take Flight, The Journey Begins

It's that time again!  Let's get ready to make our way to the Mady Centre for the Performing Arts to watch Theatre by the Bay's Production of The Merry Wives of Windsor on the 9th of Auguest.  The Journey to the Merry Wives of Windor and hugging Micheal Rawley began on February 27, 2012 with a plane trip to Edmonton Alberta.

Day 1 Highlights

All Aboard, First Canada Flight 200 to Pearson International Airport Terminal 3 (YYZ).  This is the first short flight before connecting to flight West Jet Flight 107 to Edmonton International Airport (YEG).

Coaches and athletes help check the baggage onto the baggage van for transfer to Pearson International Airport.

All Aboard,  Time to board the plane to Pearson International Airport. 

Taxing onto the Runway after departing the Bayfield Airport (Bayfield Mall).

Flying high onboard First Canada Flight 200.

The Holland Marsh was on our filght path.

First Canada flight finally taxis into Pearson International Airport.

Upon landing at Pearson International Airport, It was time to claim our luggage and re-check our luggage on to West Jet Flight 107 to Edmonton International Airport.

West Jet Flight 107 docked at Gate  B41 in Terminal 3

Upon boarding call, it was time to show our boarding pass to the clerk and file down the gangway onto the plane.

A shot of West Jet Flight 107 from the end of the dock.

Air Canada Jazz pulls up on the adjacent air strip to Flight 107

We Have Lift Off on West Jet Flight 107 bound for Edmonton International Airport.  The Journey has begun to seeing the Merry Wives of Windsor.

Up Up and Away, Let your Dreams take flight

Flying high over Manitoba.

Preparing to land at Edmonton International Airport

A safe touchdown at Edmonton International Airport.

Taxing off the runway and preparing to dock at Edmonton International Airport

Docking at Edmonton International Airport


Day 2 Highlights.

Day 3 - 4 Highlights

Would you like to experience a Hot Lather Shave?

If you love to experience a Hot Lather Shave, you are up for a treat.  Today I will be telling you about The Bed Shave?

What is a Bed Shave?

A Bed Shave is what I like to refer to a Straight Razor Shave at the Barber pole Barber Shop.  If you like to know what a Bed shave entails, watch the opening scene of The Untouchables

A Gangster getting a Bed Shave while talking to Reporters in the Untouchables

Why Bed Shave?

When I was in High School, I wanted to experience a Bed Shave.  What came through my head at the moment, I wanted to be strapped to the barber chair while the barber shaves my face with the straight razor.  Nowadays, I would like to experience the barber holding my head between each stroke of the razor.

Where did I witness the Straight Razor for the First Time?

In the new year of 1995, my grandfather took me to the Rabbit Barber Shop in Keswick, Ontario for our family hair cuts.  While I was waiting for my turn to hop into the chair, I saw the barber put on some gel on the back of the person in the chair.  A moment after, the barber wielded the straight razor and than he shave the back of the person's neck.  I wanted to experience the head holds, of the Straight razor.  

Since 2018, a Boring old Medical clinic and pharmacy now occupies the former Rabbit Barber Shop.  Now you can get a stethoscope on your chest.

Where can you go to Experience a Bed Shave for yourself?

The Black Collar Barber Shop

2791 Lakeshore Blvd W, Toronto, ON

I got my first bed shave at the Black Collar Barber shop for Christmas.  Thank you Nate for a wonderful experience with my cut and shave.  Nate uses a combination of electric and straight razor during a bed shave at Black Collar.  I would highly recommend Nate and team at Black Collar Barber Shop.

Book your Hair Appointment today

 

Black Collar Barber Shop Team

8-Bit Barber Shop, Formerly known as History Barber Shop, 

31 Dunlop Street E, Barrie, ON

Get to the next level with a bed shave at Downtown Barrie's video game themed barber shop.  Book your next hair appointment at www.8bitbarbershop.ca

Queensway Barber Shop

10, The Queensway S, Keswick, ON

Go to www.thequeenswaybarbershop.com to book your hair and shave appointment

The Barber Pole, Mobile Barber service

 
The Barber Pole was a Unique Mobile Barber Shop where you find all your men's grooming needs from Hair Cuts, Neck Clean-Up, and Bed Shave in the comfort of your home or office

You can book your Bed Shave and other men's grooming needs online in the Request a Booking Section of the Barber Pole dot ca

Bed Shaves in Movies.

Everyone knows about the Famous Bed Shave in the opening scene of The Untouchables.

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

Todd Sweeney (2007)  You shold get a bed shave from this famous Barber when you visit is Fleet Street Barber Shop.

Electric Circus

What is an Electric Circus

An Electric Circus is a dance party you can have in your living room, classroom, or clubhouse.  The Electric Circus was a TV Show on Much Music back in the 1990's.

What you need?

TV, Home Theatre, or Computer Screen

This set-up is a great example for your Elecric Circus

VHS tape recordings or youtube recordings of your favorite episiods of Electic Circus,  If you cannot find any of your old Electric Circus videos, just play your favorite songs that were played on Electric Circus.

Friends, Send them invites

Last But Not Least, Space for you and your friends to Dance the night away to your classic Electric Circus video.   Move your household furnishings out of the area where you are having your dance floor. 

Sending out the Invites

You can use the Electric Circus logo posted at the top of this post and be creative..  Do not forget to put the date and time of your party on the invite before you send it out.

Party Favors

If you are hosting an electric circus, you should have a wide spread of party favors like punch, cookies, timbits, etc.  If you are having alocholic beverages, please drink responsibly.

Throwing the party

Clear your basement, rec room, etc in order to make space for your dance floor.  The dance floor should be closest to your TV or Home Theatre.  I would reccoment a Home Theatre with great sound so your partiers will enjoy the classic tracks from the 1990's.  If you are stumped in finding your old EC VHS tapes, you can Google or youtube search Electric Circus and turn up the music.  Go Dance

Electric Circus Play List

Keep your Ears to the Tracks for songs to be added

Tid Bits

Did you know I had an Electric Circus in my Grade X English Class at 9:00 AM.