A Great Day in Lacombe, Alberta

We took a great road trip on Saturday. We closed the office in the afternoon and went to Lacombe, Alberta. Lacombe is only about 120 km from Edmonton. It's a perfect distance for a day's drive or an overnight visit.

We went for the Grand Opening of Lacombe's new music store, Graysnotes Music Inc. at 5014 - 50th Street. It's in one of the many historic buildings that make up the town's lovely central area. The store's co-owners are Matt Macfie and Karen Gray. Matt is a luthier who now has brand new workshops where he'll make & repair guitars & other stringed instruments. Leona Burkey hosted excellent live music from many of Graysnotes' musical supporters.

Ron & I had a great day. It was lots of fun. Based on the quality of the music, as well as the crowd of supporters, & the people buying instruments or accessories, Saturday's first day of business is the beginning of a long success story for Graysnotes Music. Congratulations Matt & Karen!

While you're in Lacombe, we recommend the Hidden Bistro restaurant. It's right across the street. The food was excellent. Ron and I are connaiseurs of lemon-meringue pie & Ruben sandwiches, respectively. Both rated at least a 9 out of 10. There was also a great pub just a few doors down the block from the restaurant. I'll be back!