What's Been Happening?

What's Been Happening?

Well, I've been kind of down in the dumps the last couple of weeks. Fall has now arrived in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. This means the dog park season is just about over. I have taken my two dogs to the dog park the last couple of days but it is getting pretty cold out there. The wind has been high and there's no houses or buildings to break the wind. This often means it won't be too long until snow is back with us. My dogs need their exercise and it's about the only thing that keeps me sane. On days when we don't get to the dog park the dogs drive me up the wall. They now feel that they are fully entitled to their daily trip to the dog park. During the winter this is going to be tough.

Last week my mountain bike got stolen. This always brings me down. It's a funny thing. I have owned several bikes in my life that none of them has ever broken down. They have all been stolen before this could happen. Having a bike has always meant something to me. I wish that the thieves would have had a bit of a conscience. A bike can be a very personal thing as well as a means of transportation. For me it is also one of my main sources of exercise. I've even been known to ride my bike in the wintertime. Well, I've already checked out my local bike shop. I already see the bike that I want as a replacement. The problem now is getting the money for it. I'm not one who believes in buying cheap bikes. Cheap bikes are not worth it in the long run. A good bike will give the writer a lot more enjoyment.

I have been listening to a lot of music during the last two weeks. I have discovered some new artists. When grunge was popular in the 90s the only band that I was really familiar with was Nirvana. Yes, I had heard of bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. It has only been recently that I have been giving a serious listen to Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. I have been especially enjoying to songs by Soundgarden, Spoonman and Rusty Cage. Alice in chains has impressed me with their songs Rooster and No Excuses. As for Pearl Jam, I would have to go with their song called Alive.

On the sporting front I have started watching hockey again. This is because Winnipeg has gotten their professional hockey team back. The Winnipeg Jets are back for the first time in fifteen years. The fans in Winnipeg have missed their Winnipeg Jets so much that it does not bother them that they have lost their first three games.