March 2010
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Nashville. The Equation.
Day 161
What makes a city worth settling in? We pondered that question in Nashville. We spent two days (in the rain no less) pondering that question and here’s what we came up with. 1. A city worth settling in has an aura to it. You know that aura —well, actually if you live in Calgary right now, you probably don’t. It’s the one that makes you feel like you’re...
WatchRachel with the horses at Graceland Mansion.
Not much more to say here.
Elvis Horses on Vimeo (via Vimeo)
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Hunka Hunka Burning Sludge
Day 156
Oh, did I mention that we also went to Memphis? We were there for a couple a days and we’re seeing some themes across the board. I think you should know: Graceland sucks.
Graceland, or the land of Elvis, as you have come to know it, is over the top. If I ever hear a slightly overweight, thick, arrogant voice singing, “I’m All Shook Up” ever again, I will...
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Blazing Austin Saddles
Day 155
A little recap: I said I’d fill you in about Austin, so even though we’re in Nashville, I’m going to pretend we’re not. I’ve glossed over lots of little booger towns; little holes in the wall not worth mentioning. Folks, Austin is most definitely NOT one of these places. You know how every province or state has a place that changes your opinion of the...
WatchDay 153
What would thou doest for a Unicat shirt? Our noble champions have stepped forward at SXSW to prove their love for the beast. They have done things that can only be shown via the secrecy of live video broadcasting. Be privy to the magic… In the name of the The Stray Muse’s mighty Unicat; we salute you!
Glory to the Unicat T Champions on Vimeo (via Vimeo)
Scurvy's Uglier Side
Day 150
Don’t tell, but we might have a new favourite city. I’ll fill you in as soon as I get over this pesky South by Scurvy that is doubling my vision and making my back slick with sweat (probably oozing the last of the booze I drank, too). It’s Rach, in case you’re wondering.
Stay tuned for some much anticipated video of our debauchery in Austin.
XOX
SXSW: A Woman's Perspective
Day 147
It’s my first time.
This has been a response men have become accustomed to hearing from me this week. I am a minority at a yearly festival that gets Twitter aflutter, Gowalla & Foursquare spitting mad points of interest, and men of all ages giddy for weeks. What is it that makes South By Southwest such an addictive draw?
Is it the conference panels unfolding their future...
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Work For Your Shirt.
Day 143
If you haven’t heard, Rachel and I pooled some cash from our spamaroni fund and got some lovely purple and green Unicat t-shirts printed up for SXSW. Since we were only able to get 20 of these “limited edition” gems made, we had to come up with a creative way to fairly distribute them to our fellow dot-comrades.
The Unicat, you see, is more than just a cheeky logo....
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SXSWalter
Today we arrive in Austin, TX for one of the single most anticipated events of this entire trip. South By Southwest (SXSW). SXSW is a music, film, and interactive festival held every March in Austin. Geeks, musicians, and film nerds flock from afar to learn, converse, and drink their faces off for ten days in balmy Texas.
This is the first year I am attending without an actual conference pass...
Oh Hello Again, NOLA
Day 138
We did a full 360 around the middle finger of America (that’s Florida for you non-visual types). We wound up all the way back in New Orleans! This still might be our most favourite place of all.
With melodic jazz harmonies melting across our faces, we’re working our tails off in this cozy coffee shop. No rest for the wicked, they say. Have you ever understood that phrase? I...
WatchDay 135 In this episode of cooking with Walter, Travis and Rachel rustle up some fantastic grub using the likes of canned ham, onions, and macaroni. It doesn’t have a name; it’s called Spamaroni. Next week, look forward to more hilarity when Travis decides to ride naked backwards on a donkey!!
Spamtastic! on Vimeo (via Vimeo)
