Well, I have successfully made it to my hotel room. This is only after doing what some might think is impossible; finding a parking spot midday in downtown Toronto. Whoo!!! High five!!!????? Ok, I'm not a big city boy, and Toronto generally scares the hell out of me. The fact that I kept my faculties until I found a spot and didn't just shut the car off in the middle of Spadina and start crying are a big step for me.

I got registered for NXNE and picked up my press badge at the Holiday Inn on King. My next stop was Henry's to exchange my new camera body for one that actually worked. I'd forked over $10.00 for my parking spot so I'm damned if I'll give it up yet. It's the TTC for me, so I bought day passes to last me the weekend and hopped on the Queen St. streetcar.

John at the Henry's outlet store was ready for me and the exchange was painless and pleasant. He's into concert photography too. Maybe we'll see some of his shots on the site soon.

Now, back to my car and off to find my hotel. Don't even ask me how the traffic was! Even at the special show rate the Holiday Inn on King was $200+ a night. Ouch!! I found a Days Inn further west on Queen for under $100. Yeah, the room is tiny and I have to park underground 2 blocks away (I have no plans of going there after dark), but there's a McDonald's next door, a Coffee Time Donuts across the road, and a Thai restaurant in the hotel. Things are lookin' up.

Starting tonight 400+ bands will converge on the city to showcase their talents. I'll be heading out to see as many bands as I can, and bring you the highlights.

Just don't make me drive anymore.