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|His favorite past time this summer besides eating Graeter's Ice Cream?
Making rubberband jewelry. ;)
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Graeter's Handcrafted French Pot Ice Cream Giveaway!
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Wow, 145 years is sure a long time. They have to know their ice cream.ReplyDelete
I would like to try their Mocha Chocolate Chip.ReplyDelete
I'm in. I love ice cream the very best of all desserts. Especially when it's hot outside.ReplyDelete
Your son is very handsome.
Have a fabulous day. ☺
I know I am in the minority, but icecream is not my thing. Very, very occasionally I enjoy it, but mostly I am happy to leave it to others. Enjoy your treats.ReplyDeleteReplies
I used to be like that until a couple of years ago. Now I like it. :)Delete
They've been around that long? Wow. Not sure I've ever seen that brand here.ReplyDeleteReplies
My first to hear of them too. It's now sold at Walmart so I bet more folks are going to hear of it now. It's good. :)Delete
I'd like to try the Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip.ReplyDelete
- Ann FantomJuly 9, 2017 at 9:21 PM
I would like to try Graeter's Black Cherry Chocolate Chip ice cream.ReplyDelete
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I would choose either the Cheese Crown or Coconut Chocolate Chip to try first.ReplyDelete
Being an Ohio girl I would have to choose Buckeye Blitz! We have an upcoming trip planned back home and this win would be fun to use while there.ReplyDeleteReplies
I noted that one too. Ohio girl as well (originally). ;)Delete
I would love to try the Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip.ReplyDelete
I think the Toffee Chocolate Chip is calling my nameReplyDelete
The peach is my favorite when it's available.ReplyDelete
I'd like to try Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip! :-)ReplyDelete
toffee chocolate chip sounds goodReplyDelete
I really would like the BLACK CHERRY CHOCOLATE CHIPReplyDelete
I do love ice cream, but haven't tried Graeters yet. That Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip sounds like it would be my fave too!ReplyDelete
My wife and I will fight over the last spoonful of Double Chocolate Chip!ReplyDelete
I am loving the double chocolate chipReplyDelete
Oh they are no where near me, but goodness this sounds wonderful!ReplyDelete
I want to try the Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip. Sounds great.ReplyDelete
I'd like to try Peanut Brittle but the stores in my area only carry Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip and Dutch Milk Chocolate.ReplyDelete
I'd like to try Oregon strawberry. Strawberry is my favorite ice cream ever! :)ReplyDelete
I'd love to try the Strawberry Cheesecake.ReplyDelete
I'd like to try butter pecan.ReplyDelete
peanut brittleReplyDelete
BLACK RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIPReplyDelete
They have such a good variety of flavors! I would love to try the mint chocolate chip! starla.batesATyahoo.comReplyDelete
I would love to try their chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream!ReplyDelete
I would like to try the Cheese Crown.ReplyDelete
I want to try salted caramel chocolate chip firstname.lastname@example.com
chocolate chip cookie dough sounds good.ReplyDelete
First I'd try the peach. Thanks for the contest.ReplyDelete
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I'd like to try the Toffee Chocolate Chip.ReplyDelete
I would like to try the Double Chocolate ChipReplyDelete
I love this great stuff! I tried it at kings island theme park. So I would go with the butter pecan again which is now my favorite ice cream. I am a vanilla fanatic to so that is hard to beat!ReplyDelete
I would like carmalized choclate!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 26, 2017 at 12:28 PM
I would like the oregon strawberryReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 26, 2017 at 1:18 PM
I'd love to try the BOURBON PECAN CHOCOLATE CHIP!ReplyDelete
I'd try the Double Chocolate Chip firstReplyDelete
The cherry one sounds yummyReplyDelete
So many good flavors! I would try the Mocha Chocolate Chip first.ReplyDelete
I would love to try the CHEESE CROWN.ReplyDelete
I'd try the coconut chocolate chip.ReplyDelete
i want to try the mocha chocolate chipReplyDelete
I'd like to try the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip.ReplyDelete
Thank you!
- AnonymousAugust 6, 2017 at 6:16 PM
I always enjoy BLACK RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP flavor so that is what I would love to try.ReplyDelete
Looks like a lot of good flavors. I would like to try the strawberry cheesecake!!ReplyDelete
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I want to try the Caramelized Chocolate flavor first!ReplyDelete
I would love strawberry cheesecake. Thank youReplyDelete
Strawberry CheesecakeReplyDelete
I would try the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip.ReplyDelete
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I'd like to try the BUCKEYE BLITZ® CHOCOLATE CHIPReplyDelete
I would love to try the DUTCH MILK CHOCOLATEReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 8, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Chunky Chunky HippoReplyDelete
I would like to try Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip firstReplyDelete
I would like to try the Key Lime Pie first.ReplyDelete
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Salted Caramel Chocolate ChipReplyDelete
I would like to try Chunky Chunky Hippo.ReplyDelete
Mmmm!!! Black cherry chocolate chip sounds delishReplyDelete
I would like to try the Mocha Chocolate Chip.ReplyDelete
Chunky chunky hippo sounds fun!ReplyDelete
My grandchildren absolutely love the cool Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip for a fun dessertReplyDelete
I have grandchildren that definitely like the amazing Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip to eat everyday.ReplyDelete
My nieces and nephews absolutely want the marvelous Mocha Chocolate Chip for snack time.ReplyDelete
A wonderful Mint Chocolate Chip would be nice for all of my grandchildren to have for good times.ReplyDelete
I have nieces and nephews that really need the fabulous Buckeye Blitz® Chocolate Chip for a sweet time..ReplyDelete
My many children would just like the awesome Toffee Chocolate Chip to eat and enjoy.ReplyDelete
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News Anchor Called Fat, Turns Experience Into a Life Lesson
A recent video went viral which pictured an extremely articulate news anchor speaking out against a cruel viewer.
I have seen a few responses from YouTubers, Twitter followers, and others in the media who have noted that the news anchor is "obviously overweight" and probably should care more about her "appearance." What seems to escape them after viewing the video is that she is not denying that she has work to do in terms of her personal appearance. She makes it quite clear in the video that she can clearly see herself in the mirror and does not need some one to explain to her how she should make different lifestyle choices.
As someone who has been bullied and who has probably bullied someone else, most likely unintentionally, this was one of the first times I was able to see exactly what bullying is. I am the first to describe myself as extremely critical and very blunt. But, as the news anchor noted, people who are not married to you, in your family, or your circle of friends really have no right to make it their personal crusade to give you lifestyle recommendations. As such, anyone you haven't asked explicitly for their opinion should keep said opinion to them self.
She puts it quite well in the video so not much to piggy back there. But, I will say that maybe being in the limelight makes celebrities more susceptible to criticism. I am guilty of it. But, when you go out of your way to send a personal bit of maliciousness to a private citizen in such a cowardly manner as via email, you truly epitomize the word bully. And bullies are nothing but sad, angry, bitter people who see little hope in their own lives. And, the best they can do is attempt to pull you down into the mud with them. Be like this news anchor. Stand up for yourself. Don't carry the weight of their shortcomings. Keep shining.
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Sara Nichols joined KTB in December 2017. As program director, she supports community affiliate members, executes KTB and KAB programs and works to grow strategic statewide partnerships. Prior to joining KTB, Sara spent more than six years with the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR), most recently as their Executive Director. Sara holds a BA from the University of Houston and has a background in communications, programs management and nonprofit leadership. When not working, she loves to travel and spend time outdoors hiking and camping.
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Tina joined KTB in September 2015. As the operations and events manager, Tina is responsible for coordinating logistics for KTB, program event planning and our annual conference. Although she is a Detroit native, Tina arrived in Texas as quickly as she could and has lived here since 2002. Before coming to work with KTB, she served the Soldiers of Fort Hood for over 7 years and has a background in bookkeeping and finance operations. In her spare time, Tina enjoys spending time with her family and friends and taking in the variety of restaurants and nightlife that Austin has to offer!
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Technology Advances in emerging technologies continue to drive innovation in education institutions and the workplace. The knowledge and use of these technologies as well as the ability for technology-enabled learning and upskilling are becoming imperative for self-improvement and advancement in the workplace. Developments in artificial intelligence and robotics have particularly seen a demand on employees to add breadth or depth to their current capacities. Only a few years ago, a college degree guaranteed a stable job and to some extent, long-term career success. It is, however, increasingly the case that individuals need to embrace lifelong learning to remain relevant in their workplace, as a college degree now only helps new graduates enter the workforce. It is because of this that many institutions are not only focused on providing high quality learning resources but also equipping learners with the knowledge and skills needed to blend appropriate technologies and online resources, including OER, to attain lifelong learning. The question we might ask is whether the evolution of new technologies and learning platforms like MOOCs, augmented and virtual reality learning environments and microlearning have been successful in realizing flexible, personalized, work-based learning. Are there ways to train a learner to prepare them to become lifelong learners? Is the use of technology in education all that it takes? Are there successes or has this debate over-emphasised the potential of technology for lifelong learning? This forum will attempt to answer these questions and address ways in which education institutions and international development organizations might harness emerging technologies to prepare a workforce that is ready for lifelong learning. Uncategorized Employability Unemployment is a major problem affecting people around the world. ILO estimates that more than 61 million jobs have been lost globally since the start of the global economic crisis in 2008, leaving more than 200 million people unemployed. Over the next decade nearly 500 million jobs need to be created to absorb those currently unemployed and the 40 million new annual entrants to the labour market. Close to 90% of this job creation needs to take place in the developing world, primarily Africa and Asia. Rising youth unemployment, especially for young women, is one of the most significant problems facing economies and societies today, in developed and developing countries. The youth unemployment rate is nearly three times that of the rest of the population. Opening up education Opening up education is a broad concept that became popular with the establishment of the UK Open University. The 'open education' movement now encompasses open educational resources (OER), open science, open educational practice (OEP), Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC), open pedagogy, open textbooks as well as 'traditional' open entry, flexible learning. This sub-theme will focus on how all these approaches can be used to improve access to education at all levels, and particularly with a focus on lifelong learners. Ways of improving access can encompass the use of any of the forms of open education, and institutional models to flexible learning, such as public-private partnership, accrediting informal learning and the use of technology to support online, flexible learning. The aim is to explore new models of learning and evaluate the implementation of existing approaches to foster open education. Perspectives can include student learning, designing open education, delivering learning opportunities, and managing learning organisations. Equity and inclusion At the heart of open and distance learning practice is the different interactions between teachers and students of various types that are significantly mediated through the design and implementation of the educational resources that students must engage with. However, each of these three factors has an inward and outward focus that makes up the whole educational experience. Thus, educational resources can be readily available and accessible ('open') or not ('closed'). Students have their experiences of studying influenced by their personal circumstances. Teachers' practices are influenced by the support staff and structures within their institutions. In addition, there are another set of external influences such as quality assurance policies, innovations in educational technologies and institutions and cultural norms and practices in relation to life-long learning. Finally, we have an overarching influence of the Sustainable Development Goals. All these factors and their relationships are represented in the influence diagram below and will be discussed during the forum.


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Update From the Dean of Diversity and Inclusion
September 26, 2016
Welcome to a new academic year and all of the promise that the year holds.
A number of institutional-level diversity initiatives are underway this fall, including:
On September 20, faculty search committee members from the three schools and members of the office of Institutional Advancement attended a workshop on best practices for diversity hiring. The workshop was presented through collaboration of the CAS Office of the Dean and the dean of diversity and inclusion.
A forum for students to provide feedback on the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion's draft action plan, planned in conjunction with Associated Students of Lewis & Clark (ASLC) and the Law School's Student Bar Association (SBA), will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 30 in Council Chamber. Students who are unable to attend the forum or do not want to speak at the forum may provide feedback to the CDI through this anonymous Google Form. Alternatively, students may ask another student to be their proxy at the forum.
Over the summer, the CDI met with vice presidents, directors, and heads of departments at the three schools to discuss diversity and inclusion initiatives, challenges for the departments, and to learn of their vision for diversity and inclusion. Additional meetings between the CDI and faculty chairs, program leaders, and heads of departments at the three schools will take place throughout the fall semester.
Later this month and into October, CDI members and staff from CAS Student Life will facilitate focus groups for faculty, staff, and students during which you will be invited to share your vision for diversity and inclusion at Lewis & Clark. Responses from these groups will inform the CDI's diversity strategic plan.
In October, the Lewis & Clark community will be invited to take the Culturally Engaging Campus Environments survey. This survey, designed by the Center for Postsecondary Research at the Indiana University School of Education, assesses nine key measures of inclusivity and will allow us to benchmark ourselves against other schools that have participated.
On Monday, October 24 from 4–5 p.m. in Gregg Pavilion, Samuel D. Museus will give a presentation to the faculty from all three schools on culturally relevant pedagogy and curricula. Museus is an associate professor of higher education and student affairs at Indiana University, Bloomington, and founding director of the Culturally Engaging Campus Environments (CECE) Project. This presentation is presented through collaboration of the CDI and the CAS Teaching Excellence Program.
The CDI is collaborating with and sponsoring the student unions of color in their Sunday dinners. The first dinner took place on September 18, and the next dinner will be in October or early November.
The Committee for Diversity and Inclusion meets monthly from 3–5 p.m. in Stamm West and Lewis & Clark community members are invited to attend. Please RSVP for the next meeting on Friday, October 21.
The Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) has a full calendar of student-focused diversity and inclusion programming. Learn more about their events and programs.


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Sony DVD Architect Pro 5 is the latest update to the extremely popular professional digital video authoring software. In this VTC course, users will be shown the initial system requirements necessary to run the program smoothly. Author Mark Struthers will then discuss the main functions as he demonstrates several methods for creating different types of projects including Menu-Based Projects and Music & Video Compilations. Important considerations such as Masks, Menus, and Themes are analyzed along the way. To conclude the course, methods of transferring projects to DVD are covered.
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Watched the movie Hugo yesterday and now I'm in love with the work of Georges Méliès. One of the most important pioneers of early cinema and special effects.
"In the Autumn of 1896, an event occurred which has since passed into film folklore and changed the way Méliès looked at filmmaking. Whilst filming a simple street scene, Méliès camera jammed and it took him a few seconds to rectify the problem. Thinking no more about the incident, Méliès processed the film and was struck by the effect such a incident had on the scene – objects suddenly appeared, disappeared or were transformed into other objects.
Méliès discovered from this incident that cinema had the capacity for manipulating and distorting time and space. He expanded upon his initial ideas and devised some complex special effects.
He pioneered the first double exposure (La caverne Maudite, 1898), the first split screen with performers acting opposite themselves (Un Homme de tete, 1898), and the first dissolve (Cendrillon, 1899)." (Source: melies.eu)
Georges Méliès: A Brief Biography
Smashing Pumpkins made a tribute to Georges Méliès with the videoclip of the song "Tonight, Tonight":
The moon in the clip came from "Le Voyage dans la lune" / "A Trip to the Moon" (1902) bw version:
"Le Voyage dans la lune" (1902) Restored hand-coloured version with music from AIR:
AIR made the whole soundtrack for the restored version of "Le Voyage dans la lune". A fully restored version of the film is currently playing at film festivals worldwide.
Full version of "Voyage à travers l'impossible" / "The Impossible Voyage" (1904):
More Georges Méliès
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Raj is a trained Urban Designer and Architect. His work draws inspiration from technology, sociology, economics and film. He works with Atkins, a global design consultancy as part of the Masterplanning & Landscape team in London. As a Senior Urban Designer, he leads projects in the Middle East, South America and North Africa working with multidisciplinary teams, to deliver (sometimes) traditional large-scale masterplans. Raj enjoys being creative, especially when it comes to design competitions which give the opportunity to educate, provoke and shock. Some of his radical ideas even flirt with the polemical. He maintains a keen interest in academics and continues to engage with local design schools through lectures and participation in design juries.
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1. How comes the beach volleyball was held at Horse Guards Parade in Westminster and not at an actual beach?
2. When are Sky TV going to launch a dedicated Beach volleyball channel with games on Friday night, saturday lunchtime and all day sunday?
3. Is Rhythmic gymnastics the thinking mans beach volleyball?
4. Do rhythmic gymnastics run away and join the circus when the Olympics finish?
5. After losing in the final of the Olympic football final to Mexico, will Brazil quit football and concentrate full time on beach volleyball?
6. When will Mobile Phone throwing be made an Olympic sport? (Finally, something I can win a medal at)
7. Why is there not a dedicated international competition for drunk athletes called the Paraletic Games? (again great chance of me winning a medal)
8. How comes you never see Team GB long jumper gold medallist Greg Rutherford and Barnie Stinson from sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother' in the same room?
9. Will Prince Harry find his shirt (and trousers, and underwear that he lost in Las Vegas) in time for the 2016 Olympics in Rio?
10. If Paul McCartney was paid £1 to perform at the opening ceremony, why didn't they just buy one of his CDs from the charity shop instead?


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Please join the City of Auburn for a public meeting to discuss roadway corridor improvements on Mill, Main and Broad Streets from the Main and Mill Street Intersection to the Intersection of Broad Street and Riverside Drive. Work will include roadway and intersection improvements with new pavement, drainage, curbing, sidewalk improvements, lighting and landscaping.
Representatives of the City of Auburn (City) will be present on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. to present the preliminary recommendations for the project, listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone with an interest in the project. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids will be provided upon advanced request.
Any inquiries regarding this project may be directed to the attention of Tony Beaulieu, PE, City Engineer, City of Auburn, 60 Court Street, Auburn, Maine 04210. Telephone: 207.333.6601 X1140. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


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In order to help people suffering from cancer, a hair donation campaign was organised by the charitable group Canserve Charitable Society in Kochi on Wednesday, 14 October.
Malayalam actresses Manju Warrier and Rima Kallingal attended the function, which was organised in association with St Teresa's College.
Wheelchair bound Padmapriya Menon, a history student of the women's college, was the first person to donate hair for the campaign, titled 'Locks for Hope'.
Check out photos of the hair donation campaign HERE
The aim of the charitable society is to make wigs for cancer patients using the hair donated by people.
Earlier, "Premam" fame Sai Pallavi aka Malar and cricketer Sreesanth also attended the walkathon organised by Canserve society in Kochi on 6 September.
Manju and Rima will be next seen in Aashiq Abu's upcoming women centric film "Rani Padmini", which revolves around the story of two women on their trip to Himachal Pradesh for different purposes.
The film is expected to lock horns with superstar Mohanlal's thriller film "Kanal", which is scheduled to be released on 23 October.


text: There is this blog that I wrote a couple years ago making its way around the internet again the last few days. It's a spicy little rant that I wrote on a plane as I was coming home from a long "Christian music" tour, and I was tired, cranky and sick of the copious loads of b.s. that I had continually encountered in the religious circles that I found myself in.


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Filed under: music | Tags: charity, japan tsunami, music downloads, youth music
Unless you've decided to hide in the hills or something over the last month, you'll be more than aware of the disaster that has taken place in Japan. Saddened by these events, our friends at Audio Antihero have put together a 34 track compilation CD featuring Nosferatu D2, Benjamin Shaw, Jack Hayter and many others. It costs a minimum of £3.99 and all money goes towards Japan Society, Shelterbox, Red Cross, Save The Children and The Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
Just follow THIS LINK HERE and download all that musical goodness and help do your part for our friends out East.
While you're in the charitable mood, you should also download The Passion Burns Deep Volume #1 which has been put together by the Saint November record label to raise money for Youth Music, a charity that brings music to young people in the UK through a whole host of means. The album has TMWL friends Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun, Adam Boucher and Midnight Mile and a whole load of other excellent artists.
Click on THIS LINK HERE to go and get all 22 tracks for a minimum of £2.49.
Do your little bit for the world music lovers.
Filed under: gigs, music | Tags: rival schools, spy catcher, the borderline, walter schreifels
The Borderline is a venue I'd been to a couple of times in the past, to see ASIWYFA and the Xtra Mile showcase, and it's one of my favourite venues in London along with Scala so I was rather excited to see that Walter was playing here.
There had been some confusion as to what the lineup was going to be for the night with tickets and websites all saying different things from just Walter to Walter Schreifels (Rival Schools) etc. In the end, it turned out that it was to be a solo show from Walter but with a band consisting of former band members or from other hardcore bands from the same era.
For those that don't know, Walter has been part of a number of influential (but not necessarily well known) bands during the 80s and 90s, such as Gorilla Biscuits, CIV and Rival Schools. Last year, however, he released 'An Open Letter To The Scene' which was his first solo album and the one that he was touring with.
On the night, I got to the Borderline a little late so missed the opening support (Felix Gabhard) but caught the majority of the main support, Spy Catcher. They are normally a moderately heavy rock band but to keep with the theme of the night, they were playing a full band, acoustic set. They were enjoyable enough and a good warmup for the main act but I can't say too much more than that except that the lead singer had a really good "rock" voice. The set worked well acoustically but I do now wonder what their normal set would sound like.
And so Mr Walter Schreifels himself, and band as already mentioned, took to the stage and I was in prime location to enjoy it. The set was a slightly odd one for me as there was a mix of material off the solo album but a whole host of songs I didn't know. The latter seemed to be a mix of new tracks and older material that I wasn't familiar with (but these were definitely in the minority).
Walter himself switched between acoustic and electric guitars for various tracks and even took to harmonica for a couple of numbers which gave a nice mix to the overall sound of the tracks, whether I knew them or not. The addition of a band also gave the solo tracks a different flavour live to how they sounded on record and made the live experience much more enjoyable than if he had just played them straight acoustically.
The cover of Agnostic Front's 'Society Suckers' was one such track that benefited from the full band but the highlight of the set, and the album itself, is the album's title track 'An Open Letter' which builds and drops at just the right moments and is just a great song. And for someone who was in so many hardcore bands in the past, Walter realy does have a fantastic voice and from a purely vocal perspective, he's one of the best I've seen in a while.
In between tracks was almost as good fun as the music itself with some of the chat from Walter and the band, such as the charade when they lost the keyboard player when they came back out for the encore, and Walter just exudes an aura of coolness as well. One of the encore tracks though was an odd number with Walter playing bass and singing and being joined by Felix Gabhard while they seemingly were trying to tidy up around him but the band were all back for one final number after that.
I really enjoyed the show from these guys and it was great to have such a good spot to enjoy it from. I had hoped for one or two older songs but I can understand that he's moved on from there so may not want to play them these days. But what the night so great for me was that the whole band were fantastically talented musicians which was great to watch but in addition, they all just seemed to really enjoy playing together and being on stage. That, in combination with the material they were playing, made it a great show rather than just a good one for me.
Filed under: gigs, music | Tags: adam bennett, adam boucher, ben marwood, joe summers, mistakes.in.animation, neil morris, outside there's a curse, oxygen thief, quiet quiet band
With the long awaited release of Ben Marwood's album "Outside There's A Curse" coming up, he and his good buddy Oxygen Thief took to the road throughout January. The last three dates of the tour were to be Ben's homecoming show in Reading, a charity gig in Birmingham and then a small show in London (put on by yours truly) to round things off.
As a friend of both of these guys, as well as knowing the man responsible for the Birmingham show, I joined them on the road for these 3 days.
Friday 28/01 – Rising Sun Arts Centre (Reading)
Having finished with university for the day, there was enough time for me to get a quick bite to eat, grab my sleeping bag, camera and a spare pair of boxers and jump on the train to Reading for the show.
I've only been to Reading the once but never for a gig but armed with my trusty iphone, I managed to find the venue with relatively little hassle (except for a broken down bus, delayed tube train and then the slowest ever train ticket purchase taking place in front of me that resulted in me missing my original train). On arriving, it's safe to say that the Rising Sun isn't your typical venue..
It turns out that the council have been trying to tear the place down for a while but have never been able to do so as it's a listed building. The building is therefore safe for now and run as a charity so ticket prices are always quite cheap and all the bar staff are volunteers.
It was an odd building to go into as well with a small hallway leading through to the bar (passing the venue's single toilet on the way) and then having to go back through another door to the venue proper. After meeting with my tour buddies for the next few days, which also included Kev, the man responsible for [edit] radio, and a few other familiar faces, including Ben's mum, I grabbed a drink and headed through to the venue.
It was already rather busy in the 50 capacity venue, helped by the fact that 60 tickets had already been sold in advance, and the most diverse crowd I've seen in a good while were already listening to Oxygen Thief who was opening tonight.
As always, it was a set full of foot stomping, especially from the crowd to Too Many Trees, and Nick Clegg jokes aplenty. There was even a super rare appearance of Subtlety Is Overrated from one of his super old demos which was a request from one of the party I had no joined. The crowd favourite of Spandau Ballet's 'Gold' was also out in force and went down as well as always befor the set ended with a new track that saw Mr Marwood also take to the stage to help with vocals at the end of the track and even playing guitar with OT as well.
After a quick changeover, it was another local band up for the main support slot in Quiet Quiet Band who I had never come across before (but I had met Jay, one of the guitarists and a friend of Ben's, before) so I didn't know what to expect. But what we got was really enjoyable.
They have a very downtempo-folky sound that really does entice you at times but can then kick in and build up really well but all with very delicate vocals over the top of it all and this all works together very well. Altogether, a set I very much enjoyed and one that the crowd seemed to as well.
After that, it was time for the man himself to step up and Ben Marwood was finally on stage to a crowd that was now too big for the venue to hold but one that gave him a hell of a welcome.
The set itself went brilliantly with the vast majority of the crowd singing along to both old and newer songs with Singalong and Oh My Days getting the best response and Horatio Dies being a particular highlight for me. One song only played on this night was Herbert West which was orginally written by a now defunct band whose members now make up the majority of Quiet Quiet Band and the crowd even knew the words to this one.
After his traditional set closer of The District Sleeps Alone Tonight, Ben got the applause he more than deserved before heading into the crowd to seemingly thank each and every member of the audience not just for being there on that night but for all their support that get him to where he is.
Overall, it was a really good night and it was great to be a part of such a big show for Ben. After the crowd had cleared, it was time to go partay and experience the full nightlife that Reading had to offer (and some HUGE moves from Mr Thief and plenty of chest bumping) before a quick chicken burger and then retiring to my sleeping bag on the floor of Ben's living room.
Saturday 29/01 – Addistock: This Is It! @ the Bright House (Birmingham)
After a reasonable night's sleep, copious amounts of tea, a sogg sausage roll, far too many episodes of Star Trek Voyager and the result of the Everton/Chelsea FA cup tie, it was time to hit the road, sadly without a slightly ill Kev.
Taking what seemed to be the most scenic route (i.e. slowest) way from Reading to Birmingham, we arrived early in the evening at the venue. The event tonight was the final 'Addistock' show which were only intended as a one-off fundraiser for Macmillan Nurses but have increased in number and raised over £2,000 and this all-dayer was to be the last of these shows.
Despite the best efforts of two FA cup games and Britain's Got Talent auditions, we managed to actually get to the venue in the centre of the city with the Karate Kid soundtrack providing the tunes for the final part of this journey (as had been tradition for the guys on this tour). It was a fairly small pub with a stage round the back and plenty of space for those there just for the music. We arrived just at the end of B-Sydes set and his Glassjaw cover for Addis, the man responsible for the events.
After that, it was time for our new favourite downbeat-folk band Quiet Quiet Band again. This time they played an even more quiet set with less of the big buildups and less drums. It worked just as well as the night before and the more relaxed sound suited the venue and feel for the evening as well.
Next up was an Addistock regular in Neil Morris with his frentic folk music. He had quite a long set due to some other artists not being able to make the show so had a lot of time to impress and I quite enjoyed the set with enough variety in his longish set to keep it interesting.
Following that, it was a more familiar face to me in Joe Summers who plays both solo and as part of Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun, playing as both at the show I put on at Brixton Windmill (and not the Brixton Academy as I originally wrote; thanks for proofreading Tony). I think Joe has a fantastic voice and is a very good guitar player too so he's an artist I really enjoy. His set was mainly composed of material from his mini-album but that's no bad thing as it's a great piece of work. And with Keep Your Posters rounding off the set, I really enjoyed his time on the small stage.
Next up, it was Mr Adam Boucher who's now back as a solo act after the Dead Set disbanded (who have also played one of my shows). This was the first time I'd seen him solo and I enjoyed the set and the difference in sound that the solo has from the full band set. With plenty of songs under his belt, there was a good variety of his own tracks, and the odd cover, with A Farewell To Harrington (and the heart wrenching back story to the song) being the backstory.
After Boucher and then the almighty Addistock raffle (and me winning the Complete Horse Racing Night In DVD based game much to the disappointment of Ben), Oxygen Thief was back on stage. It was more of the same from Barry (as he'll be called from here on in as it's his name and I'm running out of other things to call him) and it was probably more well received than the previous night and the cover of the night this time round was Andrew WK's 'Party Hard' which was fantastic. Weird highlight of the set was the two man moshpit of me and Ben which didn't quite work as I floored Mr Marwood and then didn't quite know what to do. He did recover in time to join Barry on stage again for the final number so all was well.
It was then up to Ben Marwood to round off the night and he did so with aplomb again. Even though the crowd was smaller than the previous night, they were no less appreciative. The set was pretty similar to the previous night but was just as good as before with a mix of album tracks and older material and the set closer of 'District' sounding as good as ever.
After the show, it was time to clear up and get out of the venue and back to chez Addis, horse racing game in hand, along with half of the people who had played on the night it seemed for more drinks, late nate pizza, Strongbow boxes for hats, Adam Bennett abuse and all round good times (except for the rather drunk guy who told Ben he was only where he was because of Frank Turner and that he didn't like Frank. Or Ben. And then went and crashed in Addis' bed) before I managed to claim the sofa and got another night of drink induced sleep.
Sunday 30/01 – The Wilmington Arms (London)
After waking up and seeing the masses clear, it was time for copious amounts of toast and a spot of Futurama before bidding a fond farewell to our host and hitting the road for the final night of the tour proper in London.
A more straightforward journey than the previous day saw us get there in good time and dump our stuff in the venue and then wait for the sond engineer to arrive while we continued with the rock and roll lifestyle and drank tea. After a quick soundcheck, it was back into the bar for some food which we got A WHOLE POUND OFF for being part of the show tonight. A musician's life seemingly has it's perks. And tour buddy Kev rejoined up, rejuvinated by a proper nights sleep and a good shower.
After everyone had soundchecked and we'd cleared the tables, chairs, mop and bucket that made up the assorted shit left lying around the venue (rock and roll again), we were pretty much ready to get the show going.
The venue itself was actually pretty nice and a good sized room. The sound was also really good during soundcheck but now it was just the horrible wait for people to turn up which was made even more horrible by the fact that it was a Sunday and the nearest tube station was closed.
Thankfully, people had started to turn up so Adam Bennett got the proverbial ball rolling. Adam had stepped in late on to replace one act who pulled out but he had played the previous night before our arrival in Birmingham as part of his mini-UK tour with Adam Boucher and Dave Hughes (who they were meeting up with the next day). Tonight, Adam's set went rather well with his almost sea-shanty-esque "anti-folk" songs. He's only just started writing and touring properly but has got some good songs under his belt and he, hopefully, can only get better, even with a near constant stream of abuse from Boucher.
Next up, it was time for Adam Boucher whose set was similar to the night before. His somewhat abrasive banter with the crowd may not have gone down brilliantly with a quiet, Snday night crowd but he seemingly won some of them over as he got them to keep clapping after breaking a string and changing his guitar before carrying on. It was a slightly strange set though as he actually said nice things about Adam Bennett between tracks, perhaps only to lure him into a false sense of security before abusing him for the rest of their tour again.
Third on the bill was an act I'd been looking forward to in mistakes.in.animation who are (normally) a four piece that are based in Kingston and have been together for a few years now. Tonight, however, they plained mainly as just a duo with Del on guitars and vocals and Scarlett on keyboard and vocals. They played a stripped down version of their songs and it worked really well on the night and they were the only band whose CD I bought through the entire weekend. Definitely a band I'd like to see in their full lineup and it was a set I really enjoyed.
Main support was Oxygen Thief's time on stage and it was again more of the same. Tonight's one-from-the-archives was Camera Shy and cover-of-the-night saw Gold re-emerge. Odd part of the set this time round was the obscure crowd surfing I ended up doing after being flipped in the air. I say crowd surfing, it was pretty much just Ben and another friend carrying me around for a bit. Barry's set was enjoyable again and if nothing else, got people to finally emerge from the shadows at the back of the venue and come to the front of the stage.
And so, Ben Marwood, bounded on stage for the last performance of the full tour. With only half an hour on stage and a voice only just clinging to full strength, Ben launched through his set again with plenty of stories of tour and life in between. Another big rendition of Singalong ended the night but not quite as everyone would have liked as the manager came in and pulled the plug on the show so District never even had a chance.
A slightly damp squib to end the night with and a mildly disappointing turnout meant it was a slight anti-climax to the tour but I hope that those that did turn up enjoyed the set.
After clearing up and sorting everything out, it was time to say goodbye to my brothers as they returned to Reading, leaving me alone on the edge of the road with just my sleeping bag, a mistakes.in.animation CD, a horse racing DVD game and a whole load of happy memories but also the thought of returning to real life the next day.
Ben Marwood – Horatio Dies (live at the Rising Sun Arts Centre)
Filed under: gigs, music | Tags: 65daysofstatic, dive dive, frank turner, rural alberta advantage, tallest man on earth, titus andronicus
These shows have been of a monkey on my back over the last couple of months as I've had every intention to sit down and write them up properly but life has somewhat conspired against this and as time has gone on, I've felt like I couldn't review them as well as I'd like so have kept putting it off.
Now, I feel I need to start this year with a clean slate but also round of 2010 so here's a runthrough of all but one (which will get a slightly longer writeup) of the gigs I made it to in the twilight of the year..
The Tallest Man On Earth @ Electric Ballroom – 24/11
It's not that long ago that the Swede was coming over to the UK for his first ever show, a show I was privileged to attend. In fact, it still remains one of my favourite gigs ever as Matsson played to a silent audience in awe of such amazing guitarwork and vocals and gripped by the intensity of his performance.
Fast forward little over a year and a few UK performances, The Tallest Man On Earth is back to play to a sold out Camden crowd. It amazes me to see the sudden explosion in his popularity but this isn't by accident as he is a truly stunning artist and one that deserves to play to such crowds. I don't know how word has spread so quickly about him but the praise is always justified.
However, the Ballroom just doesn't suit this type of performance. Arriving later after meeting friends, we were stuck near to the back. Not being so tall myself, the slopeless Ballroom doesn't fare well for myself and so half the gig is spent ducking and weaving through people so I can see something of him on stage and not just the back of someone's head (and their straw/ironic Peruvian hat).
As ever, Matsson himself plays a blinder. Even to such a crowd, the feeling he gives out for each track shines through (but by the inverse square law, it's greatly diminished by the time it gets to me). Running through tracks from both albums and the new EP, he plays a mix of live favourites and songs I'd need heard in this setting before.
There were plenty of other firsts to this performance as well though. Appropriately enough, given the venue, this was the first time he had gone fully electric and the change in sound for some of the tracks made them sound nicely different to what I had heard previously.
More noticeable than that, however, was the introduction of the organ/piano to the set adding a whole new dimension to his set. The most noticeable of these, and the definite highlight for myself, was the reworked version of Like The Wheel which was nothing short of beautiful. And an encore finishing with Kids On The Run rounded the evening off brilliantly.
I do love seeing The Tallest Man On Earth live as he is such a passionate and intense performer (and the only artist I know who can turn tuning his guitar into a whole song on it's own!). It's just a shame that the Ballroom is such a terrible venue for an artist like him and he's got to the stage of attracting "fans" along now, such as the guy stood near me who just seemed intent on singing all the songs at his girlfriend in an apparent attempt to prove that he knew all the words.
I am gutted that I can't make the next show that's been announced at Shepherd's Bush Empire due to my exams as that could suit him better. However, I still think he performs best to small audiences but those days are definitely gone now, in London at least, and I can only be thankful that I got to see him play such shows.
Titus Andronicus @ Scala – 25/11
This had been a show I'd been looking forward to for a while with The Monitor being one of my favourite albums of the year and with TA's reputation as a great live band. Arriving early, I caught the set of the second support act TV Personalities who were an influential punk band from the 70s (and beyond) and who TA seemed to admire. Despite this reputation, they were pretty crap. It wasn't until afterwards I found out that they were held in seemingly high regard as they were boring, repetitive and flat.
As such, it meant that I was even more geared up for Titus themselves as I was determined to have a good time. Luckily, they didn't disappoint.
Launching straight off with A More Perfect Union, the crowd were instantly on the band's side and loving every minute of it which is not a surprise as it is a brilliant album opener. The rest of the set was a mix of tracks from the new album as well as the previous record with Fear And Loathing.., and the amazing Titus Andronicus itself from the first album being highlights but then again new tracks sounded just as good.
Titus know how to whip the crowd into a frenzy though, especially with singalong lines life "you'll always be a loser" and screams of FUCK YOU! at certain points. All this meant it was one of the most knackering gigs I've ever been to with the unrelenting pace of the show hardly letting up with the breaks between songs being a welcome break for the band and the crowd. Even slower tracks like To Old Friends And New had such an intensity about them that it still sapped the energy from everyone present.
The venue itself added to the atmosphere with Scala being much smaller than I had imagined so everyone was packed in. The security staff also didn't seem too fussed about crowd surfers so it made it feel like an old school rock concert. However, Dan Tracey from TV Personalities seemingly thought he was back in the 70s and insisted on taking over the stage and getting the band to play with him. One track wasn't enough though and he grabbed a guitar and played a song with a very bemused Titus playing along and an even more bemused audience not knowing whether to laugh or feel sorry for Dan who clearly thought he was THE MAN with the amount of booze/illicit substances he was on.
After normal service had resumed, Titus continued their race to the end of the show making for a great show and it was nice to see a band live that sounded as good and energetic and frantic live as they did on record. They also seemed to be a nice group of people too and couldn't stop saying how happy they were to be playing their biggest non-US show so it was a pleasure to be part of that as well.
One of the gigs of the year for me.
65daysofstatic @ CAMP – 26/11
A mere 6 months after seeing them at Koko, 65dos were back in town for a much smaller show at a place I'd never even heard of.
The City and Arts Music Project is just off Old Street and must be a relatively new venue as I used to work in the area and didn't recognise the place at all. We got there before doors opened as a friend had managed to get me a reserved ticket (despite it being a sellout) but we had to get there early to grab it. But early here had a different meaning as the doors weren't even due to open until 10pm with 65dos not on until around midnight.
On arriving, the bar on the ground floor level of the venue looked quite nice from outside and we got a decent look at it as we were left standing outside in temperatures below zero as they kept refusing to open the doors. 30 minutes or so later, and with hypothermia only just staved off, we finally made it inside the venue.
Going down stairs, the venue really was a tiny place and quite a dingy place but in a way that made me quite excited as the smallest venue I had ever seen the band in was at the Dingwalls and this was probably even smaller.
After taking up our spots around the middle of the venue we settled down for the evening and welcomed the support band Kong onto the stage, ready for them to set the scene for the evening.
Sadly, they were a bit crap. The costumes they wore just looked tacky and their "noise rock" sound just came over as noise. There were moments where I felt like I was starting to get into their music but it quickly descended back into something I ended up tolerating instead, which is not a good way to describe any music.
After that disappointment, it was up to 65dos to save the day. Rumour had it that the band hate playing London because of the hipsters that end up going to the shows who aren't actually fans of theirs and had even thought about not playing London. But with such a small venue, I was hoping that the place was going to be ripped up.
Sadly, this just didn't happen. 65dos themselves were fantastic as always and still remain one of the best live acts out there. But the crowd just didn't seem to be up for it at all, standing around looking more like they were queuing for a bus. There were a handful of people trying to go for it but these were definitely in the minority.
As for 65dos, the set leaned quite heavily towards their newest album, which was no problem for me as We Were Exploding Anyway is, for me, their finest piece of work to date with much more synth on it that their previous records which adds much more to their sound. From the set opener and all out assault that is Go Complex to the almost rave-esque Weak4, this material is just made to be played live. There were a host of old tracks in there too though, including Retreat! Retreat! which always gives me shivers when I hear it live.
Closing the main part of the set with the eerie Debutante, many people headed for the doors to my bemusement as it was clear 65dos would be coming back out and it was definitely worth hanging round for with the brilliant Radio Protector and Tiger Girl before a second encore of older tracks to round the night off.
I really enjoyed the set and it was great to see them back in a small venue. But after the atmosphere of the previous evening, it felt like such a let down to have such a rubbish audience in a venue that was made for this kind of show (but not helped by the average sound and over zealous security staff). And with a crowd of people that the band hate London for, I only hope they do come back. Or that I'm out of here before their next show.
Sorry for the lack of pics but the lighting in the venue and my camera just didn't get along.
The Rural Alberta Advantage @ The Luminaire – 09/12
Another day, another amazing gig.
It's no secret on this blog that I utterly love the RAA ever since a friend sent me a download link (I have no qualms about this as this was the pre-Saddle Creek days when you could only buy the album straight from them). On last.fm, it is my most listened to album with over 1,000 plays and when I heard about their first gig in the UK, I almost let out a little sex wee. That show didn't disappoint (apart from the annoying hippy guy who clapped out of time through the whole gig) and so when they announced their return, I snapped up a ticket.
This was the first gig I'd ever been to at the Luminaire (amazingly) and would ultimately be my only visit with it facing imminent closure. It was a beautiful little venue and a bit smaller than I had imagined. With the first support band having just finished, I made my way quite happily to the stage and settled down in time for Let's Buy Happiness. I quite enjoyed their set with their indie pop sound and interesting vocals from the female vocalist and they are a band I have meant to investigate more since I saw them.
But it was the RAA who I was obviously here to see and wondered just how they would be able to top their previous gig. After the inevitable waiting around, they bounded on stage to a warm round of applause and yet again managed to capture my heart.
They manage to blend several sounds into their songs, and subequently into their set, so well and without ever sounding as though they're not comfortable doing so; from the distorted and frantic Drain The Blood to the haunting Frank, AB every song sounds great. The mix of keyboards, straight acoustic and distorted acoustic guitars taking the lead on different tracks also gives the set a nice mix of sounds and this is all backed up with Niles' unique, strained vocals, Amy's beautiful backing vocals and then Paul's all out assault on the drums which somehow fits in with the soft and tender music seamlessly.
As well as the old favourites, which have been around for a good few years now, the band also played a number of new songs which all fit in with the sound of the tracks from Hometowns but offer something slightly different. Barnesyard is one that is recognisable straight away to me as it has been on their Daytrotter session from quite a while ago but the ones that I didn't know still had an air of familiarity about them which makes me very excited for the new album (which is out very soon and up for pre-order on Saddle Creek's website now).
Like their previous show, the finale for the night was the new albums closing track Goodnight which was performed completely unplugged and played on a raised section of the venue at the back of the crowd. Save for a few people who jst can't help but talk, everyone else present listened in silence to a great finish to the night.
I loved their set again this time round but it didn't quite reach the heights of the previous show. This was nothing to do with how they played but that last time round was the first time seeing them live so the anticipation of that made it so much more amazing but I won't complain if they decide to come back to these shores any time in the near future.
Frank Turner @ Brixton Academy – 12/12
March 2009 – Puregroove Records instore to 50 people
December 2010 – Sellout show at Brixton Academy to 5000 people
These number show just how far Frank Turner has gone in such a short amount of time. But no matter what the size of the crowd, Frank seems equally comfortable but equally humble at the same time. Having been at both of these shows (the former being the smallest crowd I can remember seeing him play to and the latter being his biggest headline show to date) and a fair few in between, it's been fascinating to see this change to take place.
This was the end of a UK tour as well as the year's Christmas show and a slightly different one from the magical night at the Union Chapel 12 months previously. I got to the venue nice and early to catch the full lineup for the evening which kicked off with Dive Dive. As Frank fans will know, three quarters of the band are the same guys that make up Frank's band with leadman Jamie being the only difference in the lineups. Having recently signed to Xtra Mile themselves, they were ready to release their first album in a few years and showcased it brilliantly on the night.
With a very different sound to their work with Frank, they launched through their set with it's tight indie sound which was a great start to the night and I'm sure it was a set won them plenty of new fans on the night. The new material, which I'd managed to hear beforehand on Spotify, sounded great and made the album one to go on the pre-order list when I got home.
After that came Ed Harcourt which was a name I recognised but not one I could put a song to. His set was an interesting mix of sounds with him flitting between piano and guitar. For just one man on such a big stage with such a huge audience, he did very well and it was a set that I found quite interesting and not one I would have expected from someone supporting Mr Turner.
As for Frank's set itself, there's very little I can say that I haven't said several times in the past. As always, a mixture of material off all three albums and the new EP were present and correct as well as several new tracks, most of which will presumably feature on the, as yet untitled, fourth studio album that will be out in Summer 2011.
The standout moment for me of his set was the crowd's participation and excitement for his most recent single I Still Believe. It is definitely one of his catchiest/mainstream (in a nice way) songs but I never expected such a reaction to such a new song and it makes you think that a lot of the crowd have only just jumped on the Frank-wagon (especially as the show had only sold out a week or two before having been on sale since February).
Many of the standard live tracks such as Prufrock, LI&S, Father's Day etc all sounded great as is always the case. The less commonly played Nashville Tennessee and Springsteen's Thunder Road also got their chances to be heard while the pick of the new tracks in the a capella English Curse had the crowd hanging on every word.
Frank's interaction with the crowd was there as per usual too with plenty of chatting between songs and thanking the crowd repeatedly for making it his biggest show to date. This was also coupled with personal tales such as about his grandmother feeding him whiskey at a young age.
The set closer of The Road had the crowd, and my companion Mr Ben Marwood, very excited and whipped up for cheers and screams for the inevitable encore which bought the night to an end with the singalong of Ballad of Me and My Friends and then Photosynthesis with Ed Harcourt coming back out on stage to join in.
Frank is someone I will never tire of seeing live, as you may have already guessed, as you know you'll get a great show but with such a library of tracks to play as well as the constant stream of new material, it's different every time as well. Yet again, another great show and a fantastic way to end the year for gigs again.


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Theo Fleury popped by the Pengrowth Saddledome in Calgary Thursday morning to tape an episode of Flames TV with Terry Crisp, the former Calgary coach who was in town as color commentator for the Nashville Predators. Fleury and Crisp were there, mostly to reminisce about the Flames' 1989 Stanley Cup championship, which came in Fleury's rookie season. By the time Calgary traded him to Colorado in his 11th NHL season, he had just passed Al MacInnis to become the team's all-time points scoring leader (with 830 in 791 games). Jarome Iginla, currently third and the only player remaining from Fleury's last year in Calgary, is poised to pass him within the next two years, if he keeps up his current rate of production).
Now 39, Fleury hasn't played an NHL game since the 2002-03 season with the Chicago Blackhawks, when he was suspended indefinitely for violating the terms of the league's substance abuse aftercare program. He did play some senior hockey during the lockout and then capped off his playing career with the 2005-06 Belfast Giants of the English Ice Hockey League (EIHL), where he said he played at 210 pounds (he was 155, distributed over a 5-foot-6 frame when he broke into the NHL). Fleury played 34 regular-season games for Belfast in all; in that time, he scored 74 points and accmulated 270 penalty minutes, despite skating just twice in the summer prior to joining the team.
Fleury spent some time touring the Flames' dressing room and chatted briefly with coach Mike Keenan as well. Asked if he had any plans to come of retirement, Fleury retorted: "Just for the shootout. I think I can still do that. I'm pretty good at it, in the basement, playing with the kids."
Otherwise, Fleury says he's through with hockey ("I hate it. I really do," he said). He's not part of the Flames' alumni team and said he devotes most of his time to his cement business, which operates under the name Fleury's Concrete Coatings. How's business? "It's a little slow," he answered, "but I like it. I like being in business."


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