Curiouser and curiouser

Exhibit 1: The above photo of the north bank of the Assiniboine River. Note painted mud -- new as of today.

Exhibit 2: While walking to Osbourne Village this morning I passed a woman jogging with a pet ferret. The ferret was on a leash, and they were both sticking to a good pace -- probably a six-minute K.

Exhibit 3: The Fabulous Kildonans apparently played not too long after we left Pyramid Cabaret Friday night. Arlea (AR-lee), the stupendous script coordinator of Falcon Beach, was there, though we didn't connect. She reports via e-mail: "They trashed their drumkit and all hell broke loose. I have no idea why they've never gone to those extremes. It was a mouth hanging open in awe moment."

Verdict: Patience pays off in this city. Stick around long enough and Winnipeg will smack you with some strange surprises.