The 90th annual Lilac Festival was held here in Calgary on Sunday (May 24). Actually I don't know what number-th it was but it probably wasn't 90th. Maybe closer to fourth or something. Anyways, it was a magical event, if your definition of a magical event involves snow, rain, gale force winds and temperatures so low it would make a penguin say "man, these temperatures sure are low." Of course, being eternal optimists we didn't have a tent so a few shirts got a free wash early on before James brought us shelter....for some reason sales were low at that point.
Calgarians being the hearty Norsemen they are (except those who aren't Norse, or men, but still hearty) showed up to save the day, mostly by buying a bunch of our stuff. So all things considered, things were pretty decent and support was strong, so thanks to everyone who was brave enough to test their mettle against the vicious elements. Thanks to the organizers too. But maybe next time have heaters ready to go for late May; this IS Calgary after all.
The worst part was that James and I went up to Edmonton to spread our unique brand of awesome (check out Syndicate and Colourblind if you work up the willpower to go there; if you're already there, I'm sorry, so, so sorry). It was beautiful and sunny there. The waterslides were awesome too and there was a distinct lack of waterslides at Lilac. Another idea for next time, organizers.
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