Ok, I know that sounds weird and it kinda is, but, let me explain. First, I am referring to Stand up paddle boarding. And what I mean by that is….

During the winter months, yes, I paddle year round, I wear gloves. Well, that really protects my hands from calluses and there build up. Which, when you think about it it seems ok. But, in reality when the warmer weather returns I have to be careful to build them up correctly and carefully as it can be very problematic. One wouldnt think so.

What happens when you start to build them up if you do your training wrong they can be misformed and develop unusually. Which can be a big problem. If they dont form properly from either to tight of a grip for too long pushing the distance to great early on the can be deformed to the point of pain and stop me from going.

Sounds bizarre but it is totally true. I am doing good now and on track but it is a little nerve racking as a little blister or mishaped callus could side line me for a number of days. And when I am trying to drive my k up that is a concern.

So wish me luck that by April I will be all set with them. Weird, yes.

Well, as I continue to break ice and skirt frozen parts of my local lakes I feel the need ofr warmer weather. That wont happen for a while and I will certainly make do with what I have here now.

It is truly amazing to have soooo many options. Most, don’t. What I mean is that when most peoples local lakes freeze, that’s it, they are done till the spring thaw or they drove to a possible part of the sea. For some, that is not an option and they have to transition to another sport for the interim.

Me, not so much as I have 32 lakes around me boarded by the ocean. Which, is open 24/7 granted that the wind and waves are doable. Even if my local lake freezes I can head to any number of lakes that are just too big to freeze. Though they are a little colder, I still enjoy them for the variety they offer.

I really feel lucky to have so many options. We did sacrifice much moving here but, the payout for me is huge and I really enjoy it. Being shut down from my local lake had me a little bummed that I could not walk to my local lake and had to drive 4 minutes to one of the big unfrozen ones.

That, is finally over at is warm and raining now, snow and ices least favorite words. Not mine. So, it seems so far that I will only put my dry suit on one time this year which is such a blessing! Not that I don’t like wearing it but rather the cleaning of said suit if I fall in to the ocean. Falling in in a lake is a non issue but for the ocean it is imparitive that one washes all their gear immediately after a fall in the salty soup. The salt as it does all things can destroy a suit and its weather guarding.

Now, I put my usual cold weather gear on and hopefully say goodbye to the dry suit for another year. May you have such luck as well and also have a great day. Fingers crossed for warmer weather and no cold water foot wear. Bring on the bare feet on the board.

Cheers.

Once again my lake is frozen. Its that time of year when I lament the cold. Not because it bothers me or I dont like it but simply because my local, not so far lake, freezes.

Its not so much of a drama that it really concerns me but know I have to dress differently and more appropriately. No wetsuit but drysuit, no booties but rubber boots, no bare hands, winter gloves or mitts even! I can handle it and do enjoy the regime of robbing and disrobbing the extra layers.

Drysuit is the new norm. Well, not new for me, just this time of year and when I go in the ocean. I dont wear a drysuit on my local lakes but when I am on the ocean in the winter, I always wear my drysuit and pfd. It just makes sense. If I am kilometres from shore and something happens it wont? be that bad as I just want the protection from the drysuit. I layer well and prefer to be warm over cold.

I do enjoy the winter paddling as I mentioned because, I generally dont overheat. Not that I do in the summer but it is really nice to paddle in the dead of winter on semi frozen water. I enjoy looking out and seeing snow capped peaks, the mist my breath makes and the quite of my environment.

It may not be for everyone but if you dress right and are prepared then it can be a wonderful thing. I do not suggest breaking ice as I do though. hahahaha

cheers

Well I cant believe it has taken me this long to write about all the snacks I got from Japan on my recent trip there.

Wow.

I have not done a complete total of snacks as the varieties are great and so many.

It was such a wonderful trip with so many new exciting adventures that the time raced past quickly. There was some uniqueness to it as I brought my good bud, Paul with me, us. We had a lot of fun.

We started with a couple of nights in Tokyo, then Chino for 4 nights, then to Kamakura for some surfing and then tokyo for a week. The surfing (sup) was great and a wonderful opportunity I got to fulfill. Beach breaks are not my fav on a sup but…. whatya gonna do.

I did fairly well and caught a couple of waves. Unfortunately my toes did not fair so well. They got quite beat up. Ohhhh well, that is the price sometimes. The food, waves, heat and even water temperature were great. Some nights were a little humid but we managed. All the rooms had ac.

Heading to Tokyo to eat and get bashed had us share some truly great experiences. We should always consider ourselves lucky when we travel and nothing fucks up and plans flow as the should and reservations are honoured and tax is right.

All the reservations for accoms went smooth except this one guy one time, grrrr. hahahah.

Overall the trip was a fantastic and I had many firsts and new experiences that made it a wonderful time. I came back with over 80 types of Japanese snacks and treats. I am doing reviews of them but it will take some time. If you are interested in checking out my youtube page please do and tell me what you think. My page is, 1goodmann.

Take care and talk soon y’all.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=1goodmann

It is that time of year.

Parents are happy their kids go back to school, young and old get to wear their fall newest and car dealerships delight at the thought of oncoming snow.

This is considering you live in the north 40 like me.

Here, on the coast is considerable difference to my previous location of Whistler, BC.

The Coast is brilliant but we have to adapt to the change of water molecules states. From rain to snow, slush and all forms here. Generally we don’t get much accumulation of snow but for the last couple we got snow coverage of roughly a weeks worth of chaos and driver panic.

I ride my bike happily as they squack and stare. I ride on.

The rest of the season has the obvious mix bag of rain and…. whatever you want to call those rain variations out here that we get.

Which, to me is totally fine. I can handle it and relish it at times. Riding your round is fantastic and I relish it as well.

I hope you don’t let the upcoming grey days get you down and just grab an umbrella and your fav wellys and go for muck.

cheers to waterproof clothing.

Recently we had the good fortune to be invited to a friends Float House. Wow, what a wonderful experience. It was surreal and I was even able to do a tiny down winder on the tip of the bay!

A great couple of days were had exploring and gallavanting on the water. I also had on of the most unique hangs for me and my hammocking adventures. Our friend has a covered dock for her boat and I was able to set my hammock up between the main supports. The walkway was less than 3/4 of a metre so I had to be careful when entering and exiting my hammock.

The only thing that made me get out of the hammock was the sun as it beat on me in the morning. I should have chosen the other set of beams. Ha. Great times and a great host! And the boat ride!!!!

I am now on my 20th show.

That fact is particularly exciting as I look to the future. Settling in to the dj routine is something I like and enjoy right now because of the learning curve and the sheer selection of music I have missed since I quite dj’ing professionally.

I did that in Toronto for 8 years. At some of the biggest and smallest clubs in the land. It was soooo much fun and such a great experience that I find it carries over to the radio aspect of djing.

I hope you have the chance to tune in and catch me live on air. If not, no worries because I am uploading them to my youtube channel. There are some glitches but I will figure it out and have all the shows online soon.

In the meantime the show is on CJMP, 90.1 fm and to stream live it is www.cjmp.ca and hit play.

Simple.

Now do it. The show is on Tuesday nights from 9-10pm. It is called Tempo del Mar.

Tune in and dance people.

Being a dj for so long the idea of radio was never far off.
I did volunteer for CKLN and CIUT in toronto on occasions.
When I moved out here I zipped right over to SFU and did some volunteering there as well.
The joy finally comes as an usual feeling that regardless of location people can hear me around the world whenever they want, crappy mixes aside. Which should be forefront because there are so many.
hahahahahahaha
Regardless.
Tuesday nights from 9-10pm. cjmp.ca, 90.1fm, Me, BAD BOY BARRY.

It seems like yesterday I was making people dance for a living.

Today, I host my very own Radio Show!

The name is crafted from my time and love of this place, Tempo del Mar. Beats from the sea. They are not really from the sea but rather the comparison of what a beat is and where it starts, deep down.

The name came as I was deciding on an appropriate one. Just like my new dj name. Which, is another story. I felt a connection to the name just like the place. I think it wonderfully representative of the show. As far as my name, Bad Boy Barry, I figured it had to be better than Space Man Spiff of my earlier years. And of course my laudable Jett Stream. I find the Bad Boy Barry name to be a lot more suiting for me. hehe

Four shows have gone down the record books and one live preformance that was a fundraiser for our venerable CJMP.ca! 90.1fm. A great night was had. I even made Nancy and Aki dance! !

I am super excited to share upcoming shows where I showcase some seriously good tunes. All played live and without prior mixing. Which, btw I will be doing for some time as I recently acquired 500 new to me 12’s!! I will literally grab a handful of 14-17 unknown singles, give them a quick preview and put them in my bag to be played live and mixed live for the first time.

So! Stay tuned for one of the hottest new shows online and the airwaves where I play vinyl exclusively!

Cheers y’all.

PS! I don’t take requests! hahahahaha

This was a poster from a recent fundraiser for the station.

Or any other day really. We are in some wild times for most of the world yet here, in my little bubble of a community not dissimilar to Whistler as it rolls on like a modern throw back. Though more secluded and less accessible. Which, I guess works in our favour as an attractant.

The beauty is breathtaking. The sunsets captivating and with everything else nature can give us is here. With being latitude consciense. Zone 8 they say. Weather tolerability level. I like the one where you look out a window.

Surprisingly I find myself laughing at my situation and state, it can always get worse. And the place I reside the same. So far we have been lucky here with but a few. Time could of course change that.

So for the moment I will grab my board and my dreams and head out on the water cruising my cares away. I hope you can as well.

Surf on everyone.