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11 days since the last not so weekly Zekely. Plenty of days to look back on for highlights captured on my phone during a week's worth of adventure.
This week, we have settled into a winter deep freeze but that won't slow me down!
Snow Globe
Less than 2 weeks ago, I was calling on the fates to finally deliver some wintery weather and they answered loudly. A nice snow storm and average temperatures falling off to around -8 for the last week straight. It is -16 right now. Servers me right for enjoying snowy pictures on many other friend's posts as now I have plenty of my own. I do love the energy that happens when some people stay away and the locals come out to play in a sleepy town in the winter.
Funny how a monomad shot the same day from back across the street looks like something out of the history books! The models of the cars always give it away.
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Wanna know who doesn't give a shit how cold it is? This guy! Minus double digits all week with solid winds making it feel like -20 and he doesn't slow down a bit. He is running everywhere, digging in the snow and only slows to chew the snowballs out from between his toes. No hibernating for this little fella.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
After a solid year off training, I am back on the mats for about a week now. So much goes through your head when returning after such a long break as I felt out of shape, soft, and a head full of forgotten techniques coupled with a small gas tank. Still, a bad day training is better than a good day not training so I am ready for the grind again.
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One huge event was one of our training partners getting his black belt. This is the first black belt awarded at our academy which just celebrated its 10-year anniversary so you might be able to understand how few BJJ black belts there are and how long it takes. It is said only 10% of people who train ever earn a blue belt. Of them, 1% will earn their black belt. If that math is correct, Greg is 1 in 1000 so you can imagine how proud we are all of him. Plus he is scary as hell.
Before the freeze and snow, I managed to snap a cool picture of the interactive art exhibit in the square. Funny how I see reflections where I didn't before because of the #reflectionhunters group here.
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As part of the same Lights On festival meant to liven up the slower months, I had the chance to join my friends who were invited to DJ the silent disco. Slap on some headphones and dance to 1 of 2 sets being spun by different DJs simultaneously. I have heard how neat they are but this is my first one. You can see my buddy D MCing in the tie-die shirt and waving to the rest of the world. Amazing fun especially for a free event.
Work
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It was not all fun and games as there is always work to do to maintain a lifestyle! Much of it doesn't make for exciting photos so it doesn't always always play a big part in the Zekely. This partner of our business @town-crier / https://www.towncriermarketing.ca runs a local newspaper. Every 2 weeks, I load up a car and help deliver some of those papers and promote their business online. You can see how many thousands have to go out every couple weeks but delivering the real local news is rewarding.
Foodie Time!
I love how there impossibly too many nice restaurants for a town this size. 1.7 Million visitors come here every year and there is a chef school of some repute right on main street so we are a little spoiled. In the winter, they exist only on local business and are less crowded so it is an excellent time of year to enjoy them. This delectable appetizer offering is from Raja Fine Indian Cuisine and include iconic samosas and bhajis which are delicious fritters. Delicious enough on their own but even better with those sauces!
I was also able to visit one of our newer restaurants The Starlight for a snack and a drink with friends. This dish is Arancini which is "Arborio Rice Croquettes, Parmigiano, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce" and is damn tasty. I have a few shots I will assemble into a restaurant review to share when I have the time.
Beer
Of COURSE there has to be beer. #Beersaturday is one of my staples and I strive to find the newest, weirdest and most delicious beers in the region. I may highlight this one tomorrow as it was just what the doctor ordered as an evening reward. Besides, I do have a lofty designation to uphold!
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Busy week man, you are definitely living a hectic but fun life!
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Highlight of the week? Getting word back from a job that I got hired. I start in a few days. I’d like to know what the beer is about, my friend @bluejuicemedia loves some tastings and new flavors.
Hey congrats on the new gig! I will head on over to your blog to learn about it.
You and your friend may like #beersaturday as much as I have for years. Great supportive drinkin crew and !BEER is great content!
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No snow yet here mate, we were so close to it last week :) It is time to drink beer today, cheers!
Be careful what you ask for! Next thing you know you will be looking out your window at this!
Today is DEFINITELY a !BEER day being Saturday and i have a wrestling event to attend tonight.
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It’s so hot here and it is getting extremely hot everyday, lol
I love the two lay parts of your article. I love the food and Beer
Nice one!
I have kept up on the beer blogging but have lapsed in the foodie stuff since @tasteem went away. Long time ago now I guess but I will be getting back to that probably on the @town-crier account as we have a number of restaurant clients.
When this kind of weather happens, there is a lot of enjoyment and there is also a lot of trouble in some things, because if there is a lot of snow, then a person cannot even go outside for his work.
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