Back to the Scene of the Crime

It might have been the snow capped mountains surrounding one of the world's great port cities.

It might have been the memory of building a business from the ground up.

It might have been reminiscing about the whereabouts and exploits of so many of that business' alumni.

It might have been the runs around the seawall of Stanley Park still majestic despite Nature's best efforts last winter.

It might have been the pride of working in Western Canada with a band since it's infancy in a club and every step since on their ascension to the pinnacle of worldwide recognition and Hall of Fame status.

It might have been the mandate to have been asked to produce the exclusive range of merchandise for millions of fans to share around the world for the next year.

It might just have been the roar of the crowd almost deafening for the spectacular two hour performance some 23 years in the making.

And it might have been that much louder thanks to visitors like members of Pearl Jam and R.E.M., lawyers, business managers, label execs, or the always willing to fly for rock Joel Kleinfeld.

Or it could have been three guys who for the time being have regrouped to remind so many of so much.

And if so, the POLICE back in Vancouver where a marriage was consummated, Perryscope became a reality and Cathy was a marketing maven in training, was truly a totally surreal experience.

Another great reminder that the job has great rewards and lifelong friendships.