Dartmouth
Originally uploaded by borderfilms.com.
Scenic Dartmouth in the fall. Chair anyone?
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
from the "working vacation" dept.
My apologies for the lack of images. Not being able to connect my Mac to B&L's internet connection means that there is no simple way to send pics. Yet. There will be some kind of resolution soon.
Monday was a work at home day. It started about 8am local, and ended about 10pm. Long day. But I did take a 4 hour break in the middle, so not as bad as it sounds.
Today I plan to work a little smarter, though it will still be a split shift. However, money is always a good thing.
Not much on the agenda other than that. I think I'll get over to the CBC at lunch. And that's about it.
On the road Wednesday. Back here Friday. Thinking about extending the trip a few days. We'll see.
Cheers!
Monday was a work at home day. It started about 8am local, and ended about 10pm. Long day. But I did take a 4 hour break in the middle, so not as bad as it sounds.
Today I plan to work a little smarter, though it will still be a split shift. However, money is always a good thing.
Not much on the agenda other than that. I think I'll get over to the CBC at lunch. And that's about it.
On the road Wednesday. Back here Friday. Thinking about extending the trip a few days. We'll see.
Cheers!
Sunday, November 20, 2005
from the "sundaze" dept.
The weekend flew by, but it's been a good journey so far.
Yesterday Neil and I hung out at the Atlantic/Uteck bowl... some cheap beer, free dogs, and girls in a hottub. Pictures to come.
After that, we headed to Maxwell's Plum for some tasty pints. An incredible selection awaits the beer fan there... at least 20 different brews on tap, plus 100+ varieties in cans and bottles.
I met Leo Clark, the producer of ATV's Live at Five. We chatted about the biz for some time. Then Neil and I headed to the Midtown for a piece of marinated shoe leather, cheap beer and to meet Heather, his wife. Heather, at 42 looks like she's 20. I swear I went through a time warp. Or she's sold he soul. Or maybe it's good clean living on the Right Coast.
It was approaching 6:30 and -5, which meant it was time to head up to Spring Garden Road to watch the annual Christmas parade. It was pretty big, but somewhat lame. The people in the parade were in high gear and at one point were literally running by. We're not quite sure why. Because of this, the musical floats created their own doppler effect as they screamed past.
Of note: the Thirsty Duck is "closed for renovations." What does that mean? Bankrupt, probably. Apparently there aren't enough people to drink up in all the bars... and they're dropping like... bar flies.
After the parade, Neil, Heather and I headed for the waterfront and some liquid warmth. Then I met up with Blair and was taken home for a rest.
Sunday was a little more relaxed. I slept in, then borrowed Blair's car and headed to the old MITV/Global plant. 17 years after the first time I stepped in there, I was back. Lots of changes and new faces. Some cool new toys -- like a kick ass audio board.
Paul Palmeter was anchoring & producing the 6pm cast, so we had a dandy little visit. Then Scooter, who was shooting news in the morning, and I headed to Pete's Frootique for some Sunday shopping fun.
We shopped on a Sunday with the other heathens... and then spent the rest of the day at the plant.
The evening was calm. Came home to BJ's and we sat around watching the Lions lose. Then I watched CTV News at 6 (at 10)... finished this babble... and went to bed!
Cheers!
Yesterday Neil and I hung out at the Atlantic/Uteck bowl... some cheap beer, free dogs, and girls in a hottub. Pictures to come.
After that, we headed to Maxwell's Plum for some tasty pints. An incredible selection awaits the beer fan there... at least 20 different brews on tap, plus 100+ varieties in cans and bottles.
I met Leo Clark, the producer of ATV's Live at Five. We chatted about the biz for some time. Then Neil and I headed to the Midtown for a piece of marinated shoe leather, cheap beer and to meet Heather, his wife. Heather, at 42 looks like she's 20. I swear I went through a time warp. Or she's sold he soul. Or maybe it's good clean living on the Right Coast.
It was approaching 6:30 and -5, which meant it was time to head up to Spring Garden Road to watch the annual Christmas parade. It was pretty big, but somewhat lame. The people in the parade were in high gear and at one point were literally running by. We're not quite sure why. Because of this, the musical floats created their own doppler effect as they screamed past.
Of note: the Thirsty Duck is "closed for renovations." What does that mean? Bankrupt, probably. Apparently there aren't enough people to drink up in all the bars... and they're dropping like... bar flies.
After the parade, Neil, Heather and I headed for the waterfront and some liquid warmth. Then I met up with Blair and was taken home for a rest.
Sunday was a little more relaxed. I slept in, then borrowed Blair's car and headed to the old MITV/Global plant. 17 years after the first time I stepped in there, I was back. Lots of changes and new faces. Some cool new toys -- like a kick ass audio board.
Paul Palmeter was anchoring & producing the 6pm cast, so we had a dandy little visit. Then Scooter, who was shooting news in the morning, and I headed to Pete's Frootique for some Sunday shopping fun.
We shopped on a Sunday with the other heathens... and then spent the rest of the day at the plant.
The evening was calm. Came home to BJ's and we sat around watching the Lions lose. Then I watched CTV News at 6 (at 10)... finished this babble... and went to bed!
Cheers!
Friday, November 18, 2005
from the "broken man on a Halifax pier" dept.
Well, here I am!
It's been a whirlwind, these first 24 hours.
Arrived around 11am yesterday during a torrential downpour. Rough landing, but at least I was able to sleep for part of the flight from Vancouver to Toronto. And Toronto-Halifax went fast.
Lydia picked me up at the airport, and we went to the Burke's fancy pad in Cole Harbour. I met their daughter -- now almost 5 -- and we laughed long and hard at grumpy dad. Tanna is a riot.
Blair and I spent too many hours trying to get wireless networking going/drinking rum. And then, a big long sleep followed.
Friday, I hooked up with Scooter and we went a'eatin' at some joint downtown. Then we headed to visit Katherine at her work. Then out to Hammonds Plains to pick up their daughter Lauren. Video games in the rec room followed.
Tonight is bar night... tomorrow the Atlantic Bowl (or Uteck as its now called).
More to come. Pictures too. Oh, and Point Pleasant Park was just plain sad.
Cheers!
It's been a whirlwind, these first 24 hours.
Arrived around 11am yesterday during a torrential downpour. Rough landing, but at least I was able to sleep for part of the flight from Vancouver to Toronto. And Toronto-Halifax went fast.
Lydia picked me up at the airport, and we went to the Burke's fancy pad in Cole Harbour. I met their daughter -- now almost 5 -- and we laughed long and hard at grumpy dad. Tanna is a riot.
Blair and I spent too many hours trying to get wireless networking going/drinking rum. And then, a big long sleep followed.
Friday, I hooked up with Scooter and we went a'eatin' at some joint downtown. Then we headed to visit Katherine at her work. Then out to Hammonds Plains to pick up their daughter Lauren. Video games in the rec room followed.
Tonight is bar night... tomorrow the Atlantic Bowl (or Uteck as its now called).
More to come. Pictures too. Oh, and Point Pleasant Park was just plain sad.
Cheers!
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
from the "back to where it all started" dept.
Ah, another travel day. A late one though... airplane doesn't depart for Halifax until 11:45pm.
So it's a free day to do this and that. And tire myself out so I can hopefully sleep on the plane.
It's advance voting day for the Vancouver civic election. I reckon I will voice my opinion and cast a ballot. If the morons who want to return Vancouver to no-fun city return to power, we're in serious trouble. And if I don't vote, then I can't complain.
Also going to try and check in sans bags at the airport. I want to see if I can select the emergency exit row this morning, so I have some actual leg room tonight.
This trip is certainly shaping up to be fun. The agenda is already full, to wit:
Thursday: Hang with Blair, Lydia, Tanna.
Friday: Peel Pub night with Q104 crew
Saturday: Uteck (ex-Atlantic bowl)
Sunday: Breathe
Monday: Work at CBC
Tuesday: Work at CBC
Wednesday: Off to Parrsboro
Thurday: Off to Cape Breton
Friday: Cape Breton
Saturday: Pot luck at Caroline's
Sunday: Breathe
Monday: Buy wine for Shelly, fridge magnet for Cheryl
Tuesday: Fly to other side of country
I am very much looking forward to this trip. It'll be nice getting back to a place I used to (still?) love so much. And there is more English spoken than in Albania.
I'll probably update Roadspill from the airport tonight... or Toronto during a short layover in the morning.
Current forecast calls for early wetness followed by sunny and cold days. Not dissimilar to YVR. Here's the latest forecast.
And, of course, get ready for lots of images...
Cheers!
Saturday, November 12, 2005
from the "gee, I can't believe it" dept.
Eight days ago I started the G.I. Diet. Not for military types, as you might think... the G.I. stands for Glycemic Index. Read about it at www.gidiet.com.
On Nov. 4th, I weighed myself at the shipping department of CTV. I expected 250 or some such. The actual figure was 235.
Some comparisons:
Grade 9: 216
1984: 351.5
1993: 180
Nov 4: 235
As you know, weight has always been an issue, except when I lived in Halifax and was able to finally beat the demon. Mountain biking with friends was the key... and after cycling Spain and Portugal, I weighted a scant 180. Which was actually too light!
But in recent years, age and lifestyle have been allowing the weight to creep on again. Nothing like my biggest. But, still, as I sail through my 40's, I know that carrying extra lard is not a healthy thing to do.
A few people at work have been on the G.I. Diet and experienced substantial weight loss. I investigated, and with the blessing of our station's health reporter -- a doctor -- I embarked on the G.I. Diet.
It is pretty easy (see the website) and didn't require any big changes. Just a more even schedule of eating and an awareness of fat and sugar.
And, despite veering off course a couple of times over the past week (evil beer at evil Barney's), I have tried to be true to the plan.
Today I went to the shipping department of CTV and hopped on the scale. The result: 228 (with a flicker to 227!). Meaning 7 pounds of heart killing lard dropped off.
Very good news. And encouraging. I think I can be even more committed this coming week. Halifax may be a bit of a struggle, but we'll see.
199, here I come!
Cheers!
On Nov. 4th, I weighed myself at the shipping department of CTV. I expected 250 or some such. The actual figure was 235.
Some comparisons:
Grade 9: 216
1984: 351.5
1993: 180
Nov 4: 235
As you know, weight has always been an issue, except when I lived in Halifax and was able to finally beat the demon. Mountain biking with friends was the key... and after cycling Spain and Portugal, I weighted a scant 180. Which was actually too light!
But in recent years, age and lifestyle have been allowing the weight to creep on again. Nothing like my biggest. But, still, as I sail through my 40's, I know that carrying extra lard is not a healthy thing to do.
A few people at work have been on the G.I. Diet and experienced substantial weight loss. I investigated, and with the blessing of our station's health reporter -- a doctor -- I embarked on the G.I. Diet.
It is pretty easy (see the website) and didn't require any big changes. Just a more even schedule of eating and an awareness of fat and sugar.
And, despite veering off course a couple of times over the past week (evil beer at evil Barney's), I have tried to be true to the plan.
Today I went to the shipping department of CTV and hopped on the scale. The result: 228 (with a flicker to 227!). Meaning 7 pounds of heart killing lard dropped off.
Very good news. And encouraging. I think I can be even more committed this coming week. Halifax may be a bit of a struggle, but we'll see.
199, here I come!
Cheers!
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
from the "popping my head up" dept.
No, I'm not dead. Or in Iran. Or anywhere for that matter.
I am here, at home, on the couch, the dog beside me. Life is good.
So, you're wondering, what the hell have I been up to? Cries out for point form:
- bought a new PC laptop. Now I can work at home and on the road. Hell of a deal. $699 for a Gateway at Future Shop. Now I have two laptops. Geek.
- took last weekend off to head stateside. Bought another XM radio for $29. De-authorized a 1st generation one today. Love the XM. Geek.
- went to the American Museum of Radio's yard sale. Blew. Geek.
- working this week for the CBC's online regional BC site. And from home, no less. Telecommuting rocks. Geek.
- working the approaching weekend, which blows, but puts more toys in my attic.
- finally visited with Cheryl (and Cathy and Lisa and Val and new bartender at Barney's) last night. T'was nice, but short. I envision repeat visits, especially since:
- I am housesitting for Lisa at 15th/Granville. A hop, scotch and a shot from Barney's. Hint.
- plan to try to telecommute from Lisa's. We'll see if her pipe is wide enough. Yikes! Geek!
- starting to make lists and piles for the Halifax trip. I'll be there in a week and a day.
- spoke to old news director/author/pal Bruce Graham tonight. A visit to Parrsboro is in the works whilst in NS.
- still planning to go to Sacramento in December. For the documentary.
- India is looking more and more probable for Jan/Feb
- failing that, I will go to Belize. Or New York. Or both. Or Cuba.
- damn! too many places, so little money!
Cheers!
I am here, at home, on the couch, the dog beside me. Life is good.
So, you're wondering, what the hell have I been up to? Cries out for point form:
- bought a new PC laptop. Now I can work at home and on the road. Hell of a deal. $699 for a Gateway at Future Shop. Now I have two laptops. Geek.
- took last weekend off to head stateside. Bought another XM radio for $29. De-authorized a 1st generation one today. Love the XM. Geek.
- went to the American Museum of Radio's yard sale. Blew. Geek.
- working this week for the CBC's online regional BC site. And from home, no less. Telecommuting rocks. Geek.
- working the approaching weekend, which blows, but puts more toys in my attic.
- finally visited with Cheryl (and Cathy and Lisa and Val and new bartender at Barney's) last night. T'was nice, but short. I envision repeat visits, especially since:
- I am housesitting for Lisa at 15th/Granville. A hop, scotch and a shot from Barney's. Hint.
- plan to try to telecommute from Lisa's. We'll see if her pipe is wide enough. Yikes! Geek!
- starting to make lists and piles for the Halifax trip. I'll be there in a week and a day.
- spoke to old news director/author/pal Bruce Graham tonight. A visit to Parrsboro is in the works whilst in NS.
- still planning to go to Sacramento in December. For the documentary.
- India is looking more and more probable for Jan/Feb
- failing that, I will go to Belize. Or New York. Or both. Or Cuba.
- damn! too many places, so little money!
Cheers!
Friday, November 04, 2005
Me and my corner
Me and my corner
Originally uploaded by borderfilms.com.
An old photo, from the spring of 2002. After much searching, I found my special place. And where is that? Fort Erie, Ontario.
http://tinyurl.com/7uxgk
Cheers!
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