Rather than taking a direct flight to Canada's biggest city, I decided to make a road trip out of it, driving up from Detroit. I thought I might as well take in some of that scenery during the four-hour tour. My problems started at the border when the Canadian customs official looked at me with a suspicious eye. Did he not recognize me? I am Freehand Choi! Let me through, I say! After an invigorating cavity search, I drove onward to Toronto. Road signs provided another source of confusion/problems for me as some were in French and I couldn't discern kilometers per hour from miles per hour.
Not knowing what to expect next, I gingerly strolled onto the Markham Fairgrounds. Like an unsuspecting left hook from one of my dates, this show hit me in the head like a DKNY bag. There were acres of cars neatly lined up on the grass, representing myriad makes and models. I even noticed a Ford Festiva with a Civic front end! Now, that's Canadian innovation for you.
While snapping away photos (Unfocused and underdeveloped as usual-JN), the heat crept up without notice. You would think that I'm used to hot places, but my fragile skin was cooking like bacon on a frying pan. Luckily though, two ladies showered me with their super soaker water guns and coolness was finally found. Not having a date for the evening's post-show party, I decided to push my luck a bit further. But as fate would have it, I was rejected flat out! I have no game anywhere in North America! (I think its safe to include Europe and Asia as well.-JN).
My dating problems aside, I ventured forward. Smiles were found all the way around. There was so much happiness and friendliness, I was beginning to wonder if all these people were drunk off cough syrup! Alas, Canadians are just more welcoming and friendly than we Americans. I think we could learn a few things from these people. Of course, the exchange rate is an added bonus that makes me like Canada even more! Big ups to the Innovative Entertainment gang for an enjoyable event. I'll see you next year, eh?