MAYLONG

For my Australian friends and family, there is a phenomenon in Prince Rupert known as "Maylong." This refers to the act of spending the May long-weekend camping, partying and getting wasted at places outside of the immediate area, like Extew, Lakelse, and so on. Young people are particularly fond of this activity. For those of us too long in the tooth for wild partying and rustic living conditions, Maylong is an opportunity to rest up on a long weekend. THis year, the Rupert Reunion is back and I have volunteered to work at the reunion on the bar on Saturday night. Since volunteering myself, I have come down with a nasty cold. Certainly not looking forward to bartending.