My dream host!

So, it's a long story, but I have not had access to a particular e-mail account for 3 years. In the "in" basket among the 12, 266 emails, was one dated about 2 years ago from a long lost dream host on CKCU-FM. I never thought that I would be producing and hosting a morning radio show, let alone with a hot UK woman called Flavia.

We got along great, and to this day people still ask "what happened to Flavia?". Well, now I know, sort of. At least I have some more information, but it is now dated, and perhaps not accurate anymore. I sent her an email with the last address, but alas, have not heard back, yet!


Then, the very next day, while at the vets grabbing a cup of Joe, I noticed the cup. How weird!

Cool gift!

This is perhaps one of the best gifts I have received. It's from Cuba and carved from a cow's horn. It was given to me for taking care of the fur balls (Mac and Cheese) from our best next door neighbours! Thanks Kent and Marei!

car wash

The soap and bubbles!

The rinse!

More wax please!

The final rinse!

Isn't it beautiful?

Country Lane Fine Wood Products

Today was Hydro day for the mill. Everyone in the area had their power off for a few hours while they re-directed some power lines. The background wires are being moved to the foreground post. More power, I say!

What to do with media?

I certainly have a lot of video tapes, records, CD's, DVD's... you name it.

The Beta video tapes are 3 deep. I have VHS, 3/4 inch, 8mm, HI8, as well.

What will happen to all of this media if I pass away. There are treasures in this wall for sure.

Just thinking.

The cars I've owned

1977 Toyota Corolla, bought new $7,700, 149,669 KM
My first brand new car. Had it for a short 2 years. Sold it when I was supposed to go on a UN peacekeeping mission in Ismalia, Egypt.

I almost got killed when I was stopped at gunpoint in Florida by police since my vehicle matched the description of a vehicle used in a armed holdup where someone was shot . The racing stripes did me in which I added since I thought it was cool.
















1979 Toyota Celica, bought new, $9,600.00, 263,000 KM
Bought this new and was ripped off. I was in a sporty mood and the 1980 models were about to roll out, but this was on sale. It was my first stick. I asked if there was going to be changes in the new model and I was told something about the headlight, and mirrors being re-designed but not much else. He added the new car would be more expensive. He also stated that the new design sucked.

FUCK. The 1980 model rolled out, looked cool, had more stuff, and was CHEAPER













Volkswagon Rabbit (turbo diesel), bought used, $4,000.00, 50,000 KM
Bought it used from my friend's father. It was destroyed when someone hit us when they ran a stop sign.



1998 Jeep Cherokee, bought used in a snow pile, $6,000.00, 100,000 KM,
Had it for not very long. We thought we needed it after the VW was totalled, since we were moving to the country. Spent thousands of dollars in repairs, then the engine blew 2 weeks before the move. Hence the purchase of the NEW Mazda down below.













1993 Mazda 323, bought new, $11,319.00, 417,000 KM
1992-2002, scrapped
Bought this new since the Jeep was a piece of crap and we moved to the country and needed something dependable.















1998 Hyundai Accent, bought used, $7,6000.00, 155,000 KM
2001-2009


2005 Mazda 3, hatchback, 44,000 KM existing, $13, 500 all taxes and bullshit fees.
This is a stock picture. As soon as I get some summer rims and tires, I will replace this with my own. Stay tuned for more.














1982 Ford F-150, 31,547 KM, bought used, $1,300.00
December 1993-2000
Bought this one from a guy who didn't want his wife to get it in a divorce settlement. It was in pretty good shape until I had it. Due to financial issues, I could not maintain it as I should have. It was declared dead when it got stuck and lay in a field for 3 weeks, then it sat in my shed.

I loved this truck.

I also have driven several types of military vehicles, police cars, rentals, trucks, and vans.
My TOTAL estimate currently sits at 1,279,669 KM.

I don't even want to think about how much gas it cost, let alone insurance, and repairs.
So, kids out there, don't think for a moment that a car is an "investment".
It's a giant hole that you bulldoze money into!

We love our snow, damn it!

There is a place called Adesa Auctions Ottawa www.adesa.com on the 417 eastbound towards Montreal. It's a car clearing house. They have a HUGE lot to plow, and they have to pile the snow somewhere. I often bet on the date it melts completely. And, they place a flag on it every year.