In the past I received mystery calls from Seattle and Van City. Sometimes Nevada and Florida. Each time I wonder who it is and each time I'm surprised I forget who it could be! It's Moose.
I met Moose last Spring. He is a heavily tattooed dude. Seriously. Like The Dude from The Big Lebowski. Just super cool. He was strutting West on Queen St. toward University, holding a few bags of purchases and smoking a huge-ass Cuban. Even the side of his head had tattoos. And here I was in my work clothes, having just left a pal I had dinner with at a burger place nearby. But was I weary of this 6'5" inked guy? Nope.
I just followed the sweet smell of the cigar and walked closely behind him. When we eventually met at a corner waiting for the red light to turn green, I commented on how great it smelled and he offered a puff. I declined, but we went out for drinks instead.
Sweet guy. But he lives in Las Vegas. We lost touch quickly.
Moose will be back in Toronto on another tour (he puts up and tears down stages. Last time he was in town, he was touring with Usher.) He wants to meet up again. More cigars and cocktails. Seems harmless enough, but now it's a planned event which means intentions are more prominent.
We'll see what happens.
Yup, It was Moose! He is travelling across Canada and will be in Toronto July 15-16. (Convenient!)
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