Local's Summer

As I sit in my yard, looking down at the Tofino harbour, the Andrews Sisters playing from my laptop speakers I can't help but think of how great this time of year is.  (skip to the bottom of this post to play some Andrews Sisters for the full experience)

The view from my yard

I've been calling it "Local's Summer" for the last few days on the radio and here's why;

-The Weather is the first easy answer, it's usuallt pretty summery right up to the middle of October.... in fact this time of year is the best for beach fun or a beach wedding because you have a rare chance at getting both space on the beach and some sun.

-I guess that brings us to the "Local's" part of "Local's Summer", there's a lot less people around.  Everything is still open, the whales are out like crazy, golf is good, beaches are warm, surf has been great this week BUT a lot of the folks who are tied to the academic calendar can't make it out so we get a lot of these things to ourselves a little more (not that we aren't willing to share)

-That also brings us to the best part.  There's still a LOT to do!!! Here are a few things coming up in the next few days and weeks.

     -Amy Cunningham is playing at the Blackrock on Thursday evening

     -Jamie's Whaling Station has a Cops 4 Cancer fundraising sunset cruise on Saturday Evening. Featuring Tofino Brewing Company Beer, Champaigne, and Oysters.  You can bet you'll find some times LBR personality Bobby Lax there (like nearly any event with oysters).  Tickets are $40 and available at Jamie's

     -Saturday Night No Means No are playing the Tofino Legion

     -Sunday afternoon is the Ucluelet Salmon Ladder Derby's wrap up party The Ucluelet Salmon Festival.  It takes place from 2-5 outdoors at The Canadian Princess Resort featuring live music from Sam the Jet and the presentation of the prizes from the derby.  Your emcee for the festivities will be Your's Truly (sorry about that)

     -The Carving on the Edge Festival runs through most of the second hald of September

     -Down the road on the 25th (I think) The Weigh West plays host to BeerFest.

     -Then, October 6th The Vancouver Canucks kick off their regular season and you can bet we'll have every second of it on Long Beach Radio.

So there you go, Local's Summer has just begun; Get to the beach, go for a hike, kayak, bike ride, whatever just don't let it slip away from you.






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