Its raining today in Fernie. Typical. Yesterday was about 35 degrees – so beautiful. And today we have a complete day and night off, we had planned picnics, canoeing, hiking and campfires with marshmallows!! But instead we are spending time doing nothing. I have bought a bunch of new books, so at least I can chill with a good read.

Its been a lovely tour really. A great bunch of people. Our new French Canadian percussionist, Ivan Burke is wonderful. A very talented and very special 20 year old. Such a pleasure to tour with him, play on stage together and a new friend!

Our gigs have been great. We've had some awesome ones and a few quite ones thrown in. musically this trip is fantastic. Playing with MJ again is so wonderful. I have never seen a better bass player ever. She amazes me. Jean-Guy of course is THE man on the harp, cant beat it. And now with Ivan – well it's a great mix of musos.

I am in love with Canada. This is my fifth trip here. And I fall more and more madly in love with this place every time I come here. It makes me smile. Even though the drives are long between gigs its well worth it. To see these pristine lakes surrounded by mountains – just wow. And the colours of fall – just like the movies, but so much better!

I am smiling. I am feeling good. And yes, finally I am writing. I have three or four half songs on the go. A new one in French. A new blues one. A new folk one. Its all happening. I am healthy for once (I haven't drank a sip of alcohol for 3 weeks now!) and I am also looking forward to coming home and heading to Broome on yet again another tour.

Life is good.


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