The Fukawi Tribe of Alpine Ski Club

We had the pleasure to enjoy Family Day at Alpine Ski Club in Collingwood, Ontario, this last weekend. This private ski club resort is Ontario's finest destination in my opinion. The combination of friendly atmosphere, outdoor patio, well designed lift systems, well groomed runs and excellent ski school and race program makes this club my choice destination in Ontario.

On one particular chair ride, I met a member of the famed Fukawi Ski Tribe of Alpine. Apparently, they were a group of 40 skiers, now in their late 70's and eighties, who would do annual ski trips together. One thing led to another and with deteriorating health with age, the tribe is down to four skiers.

As an ageing boomer myself, I can often feel the impacts of age on my skeletal system and could relate to the Fukawi Tribe decline. What is the Fukawi Tribe name from? Well, it appears that once upon a time, there was a young indian lost in the tall grass of Southern Africa. He jumped out of the brush and said "where the Fukawi? And that is the story of the Fukawi Tribe.

The Zen Lesson of the story is - enjoy skiing while you can, time waits for no man.

The Adventure Guy

The Harlem Globetrotters Toronto 2012

When I was just a little boy, the advertisements on TV about this famed baseketball team was continuous. My father was not a basketball fan, so we never went to the game. Fourty years later, I actually attended this show with the famed group. I thought they were all from Harlem, but now it has become a bit of a circus act, with Tiny, a white guy standing 7 ft. 8 inches and Too Tall, a black guy standing 5 ft. two inches.

The mock game was entertaining for the kids, who actually believe that the Elite Team were trying to win. As a mature adult, it was fun, but not the same calibre of skill that I remember watching on TV 40 years earlier. I guess it is hard to keep the same level of skill going for so many years and not lose some of the spice.

For an evening of entertainment and kid fun the Globetrotters are still worth watching. At least once every 40 years.


The Adventure Guy

Once in a Blue Moon - Glen Hornblast -CD Release Party

As part of our mission to support Canadian artists, this post is to bring attention to a local musician from Toronto, by the name of Glen Hornblast. He has a kind of Van Morrisson rock acoustic blues sound, and has a clear strong voice and plays his guitar with clarity. I have had the pleasure to hear him play several times at Dave's Pizza on St. Clair, http://www.davesonstclair.com/
 a neighborhood restaurant, that attracts a nice acoustic western/blues crowd every Thursday evening.

Last night we also heard Amanda play auto harp, an instrument that found its time in the late 70's. She played a blues song with great style, as well she played piano and sang beautifully. Other musicians such as Alan  played the tin whistle and played piano simultaneously. The stage flowed nicely, as artists rotated throughout the evening, and a wide variety of styles were displayed.

However, the musician of the night was Glen Hornblast who will be releasing his first CD in 30 years at the Winterfolk X, at Monarch's Pub located at the Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St. W. February 19th at 6:00 pm. Apparently there will be four bars humming with various musicians at the same time on that night. Glen sang a couple of Van Morrison songs, while being backed up by some great musicians, and superb harpist, Peter. Glen, has previously led the jam last week, when uncle Herb was in hospital. This group is friendly and cohesive as they support and rally and jam together in a beautiful cooperative flair that truly shows the beautiful harmony of the Toronto multi cultural theme.

For an evening of charm and acoustic grace, check out Glen Hornblast CD release at Monarch's Pub at the Delta Chelsea Inn.

Rock On,


The Adventure Guy