mood worsened

Couldn't sleep in.

A lot of noise. Despite the earplugs.

Still upset about the GoToStar system.

Dreading what I anticipated with the white light violators. No pick ups or big trucks to the south-east...

Slightly anxious (the usual minor stage fright) for today's presentation.

It was early. Headed to the Rec Hall. At least I was ahead of the crowd.

As I walked to the Rec centre, I passed a woman with towel and toiletries. She joked, "I left some hot water for you." I nodded or grunted or something. I wondered if it was in fact a joke.

Found the men's bathroom. Found the shower stalls. #1 was occupied. Went to the far end. Hung my gear, disrobed, inserted an old loonie in the receptacle, turned the lever, turned it back and noticed my coin was still in the slot. But impossible to remove now. It hadn't fallen into the coin box below. I tapped the box and could tell it was completely full. Tapped it harder to move the coins. To no avail.

Dressed and exited #3 shower. Looked in #2. There was NO coin box at all! Man! Exited the middle stale. Now there was a cue formed. Asked what the deal was. The older gentleman brushing his teeth explained that #2 didn't work at all. But intimated 3 should work despite the coin op problem. Returned to 3. Turned on the hot tap: nothing. Turned on the cold: lots of water. Oh no...

Ice cold shower. Not fun.

I made it real quick.

That was very uncomfortable.

How in hell can a park do this?! They knew were coming. They're making lots of money this weekend. Why wouldn't the showers be in tip-top shape. I wondered how to complain.

Now I was in a very bad mood.