#2244 marvelous Monday musical memory

On Saturday night I volunteered at a wedding at RBG. A DJ played music for the reception and he had a great playlist. I was dancing and singing all by myself down at the gate because I could hear the music plainly. It must have been loud as hell up at the venue. LOL

One of the songs that was played was "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks. That song always makes me smile because 1) it's a great song and 2) it reminds me of being in Canada with Dad and Lizzie.

In June 1992, Dad, Lizzie, and I drove up through Montana and into Alberta, Canada. We decided to come back down through Waterton National Park, and we ended up spending the night in Waterton. What I most remember is that we went into the Thirsty Bear Saloon and had drinks. I think it was the first time I had drinks with my dad. The three of us were just hanging out, drinking LaBatt (I'm pretty sure) and chatting. There was some great music playing. I remember that when we got home, Lizzie and I made a Thirsty Bear mixtape. One of the songs that was playing was "Friends in Low Places." So now I think about drinking Canadian beer with my dad and my sister whenever I hear that song.

Sadly, I don't have any photos in the bar, but here are a couple of photos from that trip.

This was in the Alberta Visitor Center. For some reason there was a saddle set up on a rail and Dad climbed on up and made this look-no-hands face. Still cracks me up.

The photo below is Dad and Lizzie at the Gazebo Cafe. (It was written on the back of the photo. There's no way I would have remembered that!) I don't remember eating here or anything, but there it is. They look cute.