Keep me in the loop if you need my M22's. I'm back to work next week so will probably be busy, but can always be flexible and fit in a listening session if I'm not on the road.

As for Beer, I had some Van Island "Race Rocks" while in Victoria last year and it was good. I also had a coffee porter from Alley Cat brewing in Edmonton, they put coffee beans in primary fermentaion and its really unique. I'm a huge fan of stuff from Nelson BC, http://www.nelsonbrewing.com

They make a winter ale called "Faceplant", a Paddywhack IPA that is hoppy but smooth and an oatmeal stoudt with a touch of chocolate malt and crystal malt which drinks like barley mocha.

For the Washington crew, have you ever tried anything from Alaska Brewing co?? They have a smoked porter that is smooth and flavourful.

OK, gotta stop this or I'll be back in rehab.

Enjoy the trip to Cowtown.