Canada to Patagonia at a Worrying Age

Don’t care that it was a goalless draw. Do care that we’re not off to Germany. Very bothered that the miserable git on the door in the only bar in Toronto showing the game wouldn’t let me in. ‘Too full’ in his opinion, not mine.

Still, means I get to try out wi-fi internet for the first time and means I don’t have to visit internet cafes until I get my notebook robbed!

A note on the phone – yes I do have my mobile with me. Will have extra roaming facilities for two months from 10th Oct to 10th Dec. After which it may have nothing at all (anyone want the chip for a few months?). Please only call or text if it’s important – not for a laugh. Use my email address (or this site) for taking the piss etc…

Cheers

58 hours since a cigarette…

And here’s Alessandro chuffed to nuts with his new school uniform.

Anyone know how to make these inserts smaller?

Hello avid readers – god this must be dull if your not me. I did write a rant against Zoom – but I’ve left it at the hotel. Just as well really as it’s no doubt libellous. As would any comment on the hotel room which is one square yard by my reckoning with a postage stamp window onto the air-con system. Still moving tomorrow.

Toronto seems nice enough, by the way, just the usual North American food (and added tax) thing going on. Paul McCartney was just starting his show as I arrived. I often fill in on backing vocals for him since Linda’s demise, so was happy to do so again. Frankly I think I saved the show…

However, real news for those who are interested – Hello Pauline Murphy – is I now haven’t smoked for 36 hours. Not promising anything at this stage, but it’s a start. Off to spend the money I’m saving on beer – that is how it works, isn’t it?

Mark – thanks for comments. Tickets booked – get to Jasper Monday – See you next Thursday I Think…

Anyone know of a good base in Jasper for three nights?

Bye

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