Louis' Birthday

  Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Sunday, December 18, 2005

This is not so much a travel entry as much as the documenting of an experienced which left me shocked, amazed, challenged, impressed and above all, on the ground and laughing in hysterics.

This experience was the celebration of my workmate Louis' birthday which happened in the Canadian town of Canmore on the night of the 18th of December. It was my 1st trip to Canmore (which I now call home) and a real eye opener to the partying abilities of the hardcore Canadian ski bum.

I'll keep the chat to a minimum as the pictures speak for themselves:

Work has finished and Louis is made to drink 5 shots of Jaegermiester.

NOTICE: NO CANADIANS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS TRAVELOGUE


Time: 4:37pm
Location: Sunshine Mountain Ops
Condition: Sober and apprehensive


Louis continues to drink as the shots keep coming
Time: 7:09pm
Location: The Last Call, Canmore
Condition: Tipsy


A slight reddening of the cheeks, but still in tact
Time: 7:10pm
Location: The Last Call, Canmore
Condition: Tipsy, but in control



Things are starting to warm up
Time: 8:26pm
Location: The Last Call, Canmore
Condition: Happy (I know it looks worse, but he's normally like that)



Having just 'acquired' a tacky Christmas decoration with a remarkable resemblance to himself (compare the nose colour), Louis gets into full swing
Time: 8:53pm
Location: Carla's house, Canmore
Condition: Drunk



Having consumed about 15 shots and numerous beers, Louis is convinced he is a kick-boxer...
Time: 9:07pm
Location: Carla's house, Canmore
Condition: Really drunk



... And a member of Led Zeppelin
Time: 10:14pm
Location: The Drake Inn, Canmore
Condition: Really, Really drunk



Louis dances with his new friend...
Time: 10:24pm
Location: The Drake Inn, Canmore
Condition: Unbelievably drunk



Louis' new friend smells something
Time: 10:55pm
Location: The Drake Inn, Canmore
Condition: Lost control of his bowels???



I'm on my way as well
Time: 10:56pm
Location: The Drake Inn, Canmore
Condition: Hammered



Jasper and Jez helping out
Time: 10:57pm
Location: The Drake Inn, Canmore
Condition: Needs help sitting



Words fail me
Time: 10:58pm
Location: The Drake Inn, Canmore
Condition: Obliterated



Louis attempts the treacherous walk home
Time: 11:26pm
Location: Canmore
Condition: Check out his footsteps



One last pose
Time: 11:27pm
Location: Canmore
Condition: He can't be conscious too much longer now...



There he goes
Time: 11:46pm
Location: Louis' house, Canmore
Condition: I had to drag him to his bed from the kitchen floor