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Fort St John is the place to be!

By on January 11, 2011 in Fort St John

I got a secret plan for Rick Mercer, but that is a story for a later date. Anyways we caught wind today that he had mentioned Fort St John’s High on Ice festival at the end of week, but I have no clue when his show is actually on. Thankfully Brent watched it and actually recorded the clip of him saying it (shhh don’t tell CBC).

High on Ice is, if you didn’t know, not a drug dealers convention, but rather a awesome winter festival with all sorts of activities. A major one being Ice Carving, which brings participants from all over the world. Check out more at: http://www.fortstjohn.ca/hoi/

Speaking of reserving space on the radiator, it is going to be cold this weekend.

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Village on a Diet: Episode 2 Recap

By on January 11, 2011 in Fort St John, Journal, Reviews

The second epsiode of Village on a Diet on CBC was, in my opinion, slightly less dramatic. Then again this may be a good thing, that way we know that it is real. This is after all no Biggest Loser.

The big “challenge” for this episode was the climb of the Taylor, BC hill, you can hear more about this in the video as Andrew recalls he childhood of climbing the hill.

We get to know some new residents as well as checking in with some from the previous episode. I still don’t have the memory to remember names yet, but eventually I will know these residents.

The walking course that lies inside of the Lone Wolf Golf course was expanded with the addition of workstations as well as an extra couple km’s.

Nothing in this episode was overly dramatic, which, again, I like in reality tv. The big moment was right at the end when they did a weigh in. I think we expect to lose a lot when we make a dramatic change, but that wasn’t the case for many on the show. Most only lost a few pounds, while one didn’t lose any. This takes time and a lot of work.

As you heard in the video above, I missed a couple days of my Wii Fit activity, but am forcing myself to do at least 15 minutes of exercise a day what ever it maybe.

To watch previously aired episodes or for more information about the show head over to http://www.cbc.ca/village

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Village on a Diet: Episode 1 Recap

By on January 4, 2011 in Fort St John, Reviews

Last night was the premier of Village on a Diet in Taylor, BC. Taylor is the town located just minutes away from Fort St John, where I am living. Basically for three months the town was challenged to lose a Ton of weight. All the while it was documented and followed several main characters.

I video on Twitter and Facebook when the show came on was awesome to see. There was a lot of conversation going about the show. Some folks who were local and others that were not. A friend who grew up in Taylor told me it was very weird watching the show and seeing all these people he knew from a young age go through this challenge.

For me and I’m sure many others it has provided temporary ambition to be more active. I explain more in the video, but having just discovered I have a Wii Fit in my apartment I am going to attempt to use it for 30 minutes each morning. To start.

I enjoyed the first episode. Although some were a little cynical, which I can understand. We all know that as soon as a camera is on us, we behave differently than normal. The show was well done though. I did finish watching with one question though, what happens when the show leaves. Will the trainers help the residents continue a healthy routine? What do you think of the show?

To watch previously aired episodes or for more information about the show head over to http://www.cbc.ca/village

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Ptarmi comes to Northern BC

By on December 30, 2010 in Fort St John, Ptarmi

While in Yellowknife this past holiday season I was lucky enough to adopt a new addition to my one person family. No I didn’t adopt a friendly dog from the SPCA, although you should, I adopted a Ptarmi. You see, several times a year Janet Pacey ends up with litters of these little guys just looking for homes. Thanks to my mom I had the opportunity to take one in. Luckily this little guy is able to fit into tiny spaces for traveling and doesn’t make a mess when left alone.

Ptarmi in Northern BC

Ptarmi will now be my traveling buddy and accompany me to many events. He will be seen all over Northern BC. His first stop is a little acreage just west of Chetwynd, BC. You see although most of Northern BC, Alberta and NWT was quite chilled Ptarmi wanted to get out of the house and see what was around him.

Ptarmi in Northern BC

He got to see a nice sunset overlooking a field and took up waving at travellers on the Hart Highway. He plans to make his way to Fort St John tomorrow and experience life with me there.

If there is a place you want to see Ptarmi, let me know and I’ll try and get him there. If you want to adopt a Ptarmi and give one a good home you can find one here.

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A Coffee Shop For You

By on October 23, 2010 in Fort St John, Journal

Like the two other towns I have lived in I have found my coffee shop. And by “my coffee shop” I mean a coffee shop in which I feel comfortable sitting and spending time in. In Yellowknife it was, obviously, Gourmet Cup, but I didn’t mind Javaroma either and in Dawson Creek it was Cafe Europa. Both were nice, relatively small and the owners were delightful to deal with.

Now I have found that here in Fort St John at a little shop called Patch Java. The shop was called Cosmic Grounds before new owner Devon Wrigglesworth reopened the space as Patch Java in May of 2010.

I admire owners like Devon, not to say the other coffee shop owners in town are different, I just haven’t met them yet. He is the type of owner that is at the forefront. Always working on the front line, serving customers, socializing and making sure that everyone is satisfied.

With a different lunch special everyday of the week, I don’t think I’m going to get bored of this place. Oh and did I mention the free WiFi, yeah that is good too.

The problem with me and coffee shops is I have the overwhelming urge to get behind the counter and make drinks. Not to boost or anything, but I make a damn good latte and with the proper jug I can even style it with some fancy latte art.

But I digress I’m am glad I have the skills but happy at with where I am currently. Although I do intent to start writing down all the drink special I have in my head. Muddy Snowman, Kyle’s Choc Chip Frozen Mocha, Haystack Latte, and so on.

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