VIDEO - TUESDAY NIGHT TUCKER

Sorry about the dark bits in the middle. I didn't realise that the footage would be this rubbish. No matter, stick with it to see the never-before-released alternate ending; it'll blow your mind!

NB: The above claims are all lies. There is no alternate ending and watching the whole thing will result only in anti-climax. And possibly nausea.

TUESDAY NIGHT TUCKER

It's near the start of the week and Simone and I are up to a spot o' cookin.
Though judging by that belly, there's really no need for it!

A bunch of yummy (and healthy) food.

The tatties aren't off; they're meant to be purple, by the way.

VIDEO - GOING BACK

Here's another video. Shame I couldn't zoom in a bit more, but I refused to get out the car and go up to them, despite Simone urging me.

PHOTOS OF THE WEEKEND ON THE RESERVE

This road trip had some of the most beautiful scenery I've come across in my time here.

The weather was braw and every corner hid a surprise.


Like bears.

Just like big cuddly dogs. Like big cuddly dogs that would rip your face off given half the chance. Just like Jock from up the street in BOW.

PHOTOS FROM THE WEEKEND ON THE RESERVE

We took a trip northwards, to a Reserve near Pemberton, where we gathered for a 'Burning', a First Nation's funeral ceremony, typically with drums, chanting, drinking and bonfires. All the right ingredients, if you ask me.
And even though the Burning was cancelled, we still had enough components left for an amazing weekend. Above is the jetty from which the family scattered the Chief's ashes.

Saying goodbye with family and friends.

The piemaster's at it again...

Oh yeah, and though I don't believe this was part of any tradition, we got to go on mental dune buggies and zip around the home-made dirt track. Ace fun!

It seems fitting to end this post with the family on their way to send the Chief on his last journey.

OUR ROMANTIC DINNER AT THE 'HOUSE OF PANCAKES'

Not only did I class things up a little by taking Simone to IHOP (International House of Pancakes), where I usually order four bits of french toast with some sausages and bacon thrown in (my gob) for good measure, but notice how I also set the mood with one of my trademark loving gazes. Seconds later, my temple had an unfortunate run-in with the menu in her right hand seen here primed to strike like a delicious-looking scorpion's tail.

VIDEO - KAMLOOPS ROAD TRIP

This one's a video.

GORGEOUS SCENERY HOME FROM THE LOOPS

Not bad, eh?

MY HEALTHY LUNCH.....

Here's a fine example of what Simone makes us for lunch. There are about seven of us in the Salad Club and it only costs 20 bucks a week; quite the bargain! The money I'm spending on Mars Bars to see me through the day, however, isnae that healthy for my bank balance.
(Just kidding, the lunches are substantial and fabby...and I eat Twixes, not Mars)

ROAD TRIP TO KAMLOOPS

So Simone and I headed back to my ol' stomping grounds at the Loops and try as I might, I simply couldn't resist stopping in at Kelly O's and treating myself to the BBQ beef burger that I've been talking about for the four years since I left.

Mmm I can feel my arteries clogging up just by looking at it.

Note the bit of lettuce hangin' oot the bottom. That's my greens intake for the week, that is.

Here's the lady and myself. As you can see, today she's sporting the straight-hair look, while I've stuck to the the tried-and-tested nay-hair formula.

No blog would be complete without a piccy of me admiring the spectacular British Columbian vistas. And having a slash while I'm at it.

Here's the guys an' gals we went down with. Left to right: two guys, two girls, Ross an' this ither quine.