Well I figured it is time to finally update my blog. As most of you know I have been in McPherson again since the first part of March working again for the Co-op here. I have been extremely busy and at times it has been challenging however it is not to bad overall. Again John the boss who was here when I got here retired due to health reasons. He and his wife left on the 16th of July. My new Boss Conrad and his wife Fran came in and seem to be good people who I enjoy working for so far.
Other then work I have not been doing alot of extra stuff. I played in a basketball league when I got back which ended at the end of May. I also still play bingo once in awhile. I dont go out to often as there is lots of drama round here that I like to avoid as much as possible.
This weekend is Midway Weekend here in the area. It is a huge weekend of camping, music,dancing etc. It takes place about 40 km outside McPherson. Due to it only being one weekend a year our staff all decided to go to Midway and forget about work so Conrad Fran and I and once cashier worked all weekend.
Speaking of Midway , since I moved here back in 2009 my friends and people from town have been telling me how great it is and that I have to go. So yesterday my good friend Nathalie and her friend Samantha came from Inuvik and after I got off work we went up. Wow what beautiful scenery on the way there. The view when driving the delta was amazing. So when we got to Midway Lake we walked around checked it all out and listened to some of the bands playing. Nat and I decided to enter a square dance together which I am sure we made a fool of ourselves but it was fun. I also jigged with couple elders which was fun. Around midnight we decided we should head back into town, So we came back and went to sleep. This morning I got up and cooked the girls breakfast and round noon they dropped me off at work and headed on their way back to Inuvik. I imagine I will be heading down there in a couple weeks or so for a weekend. I need to get out of Mcpherson for a couple days before I get to "bushed" as they say here.
My contract is supposed to end at the end of August so I am hoping between now and then it gets extended so I can stay and work. I dont know what I am going to do if it doesn't. Oh well I will worry about that when the time comes. No use getting worked up now.
Anyways I dont have much else to write about write now other then I promise to try and update more frequently for the 5 people who read this.
Peace
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Yes I am Alive
Well I am almost halfway done my 3 months up here so decided it would be good to update on whats been up.
I left Fredericton on March 8 and got to Mcpherson on March 9. Since then I have been busy. The first two weeks the boss was away so I was acting manager as soon as I got here. That wasnt to bad although I had to get a few reminders on how to do some of the paperwork. Alot of people back here were happy I was back. They missed me I guess. So work has been steady. The store was way overstocked when I came and needed to be straightened out as there was lots to do. I think now we are finally getting caught up and the grocery shelfs looking good. Other then working I have played some bingo and cards every now and then. I did manage to win 1 Bingo game lol.
So I am just starting to look around and see what opportunities are out there for June when my contract ends here. I am not sure if it will be extended or what so its good to be prepared in any case.
The weather was good when I got here but was cold all of last week. Now its back to being warm again. I notice now it is light out until after 11 or so. The ice road will be out soon and then we will be isolated here for 6 to 8 weeks. Once that is done it will be time for me to come home or go to work somewhere else.
There is going to be a federal election in a few weeks in case u didnt know. Thats all I will say bout that.
Well it is 1230 here so I guess that will wrap up this update. I promise to be more frequent with my updates from now on. Peace
I left Fredericton on March 8 and got to Mcpherson on March 9. Since then I have been busy. The first two weeks the boss was away so I was acting manager as soon as I got here. That wasnt to bad although I had to get a few reminders on how to do some of the paperwork. Alot of people back here were happy I was back. They missed me I guess. So work has been steady. The store was way overstocked when I came and needed to be straightened out as there was lots to do. I think now we are finally getting caught up and the grocery shelfs looking good. Other then working I have played some bingo and cards every now and then. I did manage to win 1 Bingo game lol.
So I am just starting to look around and see what opportunities are out there for June when my contract ends here. I am not sure if it will be extended or what so its good to be prepared in any case.
The weather was good when I got here but was cold all of last week. Now its back to being warm again. I notice now it is light out until after 11 or so. The ice road will be out soon and then we will be isolated here for 6 to 8 weeks. Once that is done it will be time for me to come home or go to work somewhere else.
There is going to be a federal election in a few weeks in case u didnt know. Thats all I will say bout that.
Well it is 1230 here so I guess that will wrap up this update. I promise to be more frequent with my updates from now on. Peace
Friday, February 25, 2011
2 weeks to update and the world is changing still
Well I am getting harassed to update so I figured I should. Not sure what I am going to update about but I will think of something.
I wrote last time about the uprising in Egypt. Well since the success of the Egyptian people in chasing out their own leader riots have broken out in many middle eastern countries demanding their leadership resign. The one gaining the most attention is in Lybia where the government has ordered its army to kill and arrest innocent protesters. The leader of this country after listening to him speak I have come to the conclusion he is insane. He blames the uprising on Osama Bin Laden and said that he has slipped a hallucinogenic substance into the liquids of the citizens. This might be one of the weirdest things I have ever heard. I hope the violence being put on these innocent people is stopped and the people are able to successfully become a democratic society.
Also I read today that CBS has cancelled Two and a Half Men due to a crazy rambling on the radio by Charlie Sheen. This poor man needs help. First he has a cocaine filled party then he failed to go to rehab. Now he is lipping the producer and writer for the show. I feel for Denise Richards who is raising his kids alone. However if she needs help she can def call me.
I was deathly ill last week with tonsilitis and bronchitis. I am now over that but my mom is deathly sick. I think she caught what I had
Tammy is well On Valentines Day She came over and I cooked us dinner and then we spent some time together which was nice. Sadly we havent been able to see each other since. Hopefully this weekend.Although this weekend they are calling for a big storm coming and I see that it is snowing outside now. Supposed to get 30 cm or so. Should be interesting to see how much we get. I can bet less then they are calling for
Well thats all I can think to blog about for now
Peace
I wrote last time about the uprising in Egypt. Well since the success of the Egyptian people in chasing out their own leader riots have broken out in many middle eastern countries demanding their leadership resign. The one gaining the most attention is in Lybia where the government has ordered its army to kill and arrest innocent protesters. The leader of this country after listening to him speak I have come to the conclusion he is insane. He blames the uprising on Osama Bin Laden and said that he has slipped a hallucinogenic substance into the liquids of the citizens. This might be one of the weirdest things I have ever heard. I hope the violence being put on these innocent people is stopped and the people are able to successfully become a democratic society.
Also I read today that CBS has cancelled Two and a Half Men due to a crazy rambling on the radio by Charlie Sheen. This poor man needs help. First he has a cocaine filled party then he failed to go to rehab. Now he is lipping the producer and writer for the show. I feel for Denise Richards who is raising his kids alone. However if she needs help she can def call me.
I was deathly ill last week with tonsilitis and bronchitis. I am now over that but my mom is deathly sick. I think she caught what I had
Tammy is well On Valentines Day She came over and I cooked us dinner and then we spent some time together which was nice. Sadly we havent been able to see each other since. Hopefully this weekend.Although this weekend they are calling for a big storm coming and I see that it is snowing outside now. Supposed to get 30 cm or so. Should be interesting to see how much we get. I can bet less then they are calling for
Well thats all I can think to blog about for now
Peace
Friday, February 11, 2011
Change as I know It
Well I figured I would take some time to update since Its been two weeks.
I have been watching with interest the proceedings in Egypt over the past few weeks. I have watched an persecuted peopled tired of the way they were being treated, people who cared about their country and the future for the kids, I watched them peacefully yet forcefully take their country back. The resignation of President Mubbarak and the lifting of emergency rule will finally allow the people to be free and democracy to flourish.
This shows me that people in this country when unhappy can peacefully make their point and impact change in their city and country. People no longer need to be silent about the misplights of others. Its time for people to stand up to end poverty and in equality in our land. Everyone has the right to a safe place to live and a meal to eat. I am calling a generation of people to stand up and shout that we wont stand for the status quo anymore.
Our society needs to be a leader in equality for all and be a society that shouts at inequality and injustice when it sees it. This means Tougher sentences for criminals. Enough of this probation for beating women or driving drunk.
Anyways I am off for the weekend going to see Tammy and relax. Hope everyone has a great weekend and remember to stand up and shout if an injustice occurs.
I have been watching with interest the proceedings in Egypt over the past few weeks. I have watched an persecuted peopled tired of the way they were being treated, people who cared about their country and the future for the kids, I watched them peacefully yet forcefully take their country back. The resignation of President Mubbarak and the lifting of emergency rule will finally allow the people to be free and democracy to flourish.
This shows me that people in this country when unhappy can peacefully make their point and impact change in their city and country. People no longer need to be silent about the misplights of others. Its time for people to stand up to end poverty and in equality in our land. Everyone has the right to a safe place to live and a meal to eat. I am calling a generation of people to stand up and shout that we wont stand for the status quo anymore.
Our society needs to be a leader in equality for all and be a society that shouts at inequality and injustice when it sees it. This means Tougher sentences for criminals. Enough of this probation for beating women or driving drunk.
Anyways I am off for the weekend going to see Tammy and relax. Hope everyone has a great weekend and remember to stand up and shout if an injustice occurs.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Time for an Update
Well here I am working another exciting night. I have worked alot of nights over the last few months but that is coming to an end. I am starting a new shift next week 9-530. I will now be able to have a life again lol.
So whats new since my last update. Tammy and I are doing well. I guess our relationship is now facebook official. She is deathly ill with the cold this week however and I hope she feels better soon. On Saturday her and Taylor (her daughter) came over and visited for awhile. Taylor played with a sticker book that mom bought and then we went out to Walmart as Tammy and I both needed some supplies.
After doing this we went out to dinner the four of us which was a nice time. Later after we dropped mom off then Tam and I went to her place and watched Twilight Eclipse which I told her was not bad even though I would never admit it in public. We then went to a couple of places where her friends had gathered. We didnt stay there to long and then I went home.
So I have couple days off after tonight which I think I will relax and take it easy. I have a couple things to do and stuff but most likely will be staying in due to the massive storm we are supposed to get.
Sunday I will go to church and then I think Tammy and I are going to her brother in laws to watch the superbowl. Lets go Packers.
Well other then that not alot going on although I have been watching with interest the protests and stuff in Egypt where the common man is taking back their country in order to better their lives. I am supportive and admire them as they fight for change that is needed. Their country is on the road to freedom and democracy. I will continue to watch and see what transpires.
Well back on the phone for me and then home to stay in during the storm. And as always PEACE
So whats new since my last update. Tammy and I are doing well. I guess our relationship is now facebook official. She is deathly ill with the cold this week however and I hope she feels better soon. On Saturday her and Taylor (her daughter) came over and visited for awhile. Taylor played with a sticker book that mom bought and then we went out to Walmart as Tammy and I both needed some supplies.
After doing this we went out to dinner the four of us which was a nice time. Later after we dropped mom off then Tam and I went to her place and watched Twilight Eclipse which I told her was not bad even though I would never admit it in public. We then went to a couple of places where her friends had gathered. We didnt stay there to long and then I went home.
So I have couple days off after tonight which I think I will relax and take it easy. I have a couple things to do and stuff but most likely will be staying in due to the massive storm we are supposed to get.
Sunday I will go to church and then I think Tammy and I are going to her brother in laws to watch the superbowl. Lets go Packers.
Well other then that not alot going on although I have been watching with interest the protests and stuff in Egypt where the common man is taking back their country in order to better their lives. I am supportive and admire them as they fight for change that is needed. Their country is on the road to freedom and democracy. I will continue to watch and see what transpires.
Well back on the phone for me and then home to stay in during the storm. And as always PEACE
Friday, January 28, 2011
Series Starts tonight
Well I should do a weekly-wrap up I suppose. Lets see Sunday and Monday I just tried to stay warm and not freeze or die on my way to work. Tues on my day off I did nothing. Weds I worked as well. Thursday when I came to work I realized I had gotten approved for my new shift, instead of working from 3-2 now I will be working 9-530 which I think is alot better. Just waiting to finish up the night here and go home for the weekend
I will be playing a 50 match 2$ heads up poker series with a guy on pokerstars. We are going to start tonight. I would definately say I am an underdog in this but hope to gain some experience in heads up play by the end.
So I am off this weekend Tammy and Taylor will be over tomorrow and I am sure we will prob go out since I havent seen her in a week. Its hard with us working diff shifts but we make the best of it.
Other then that not alot to write about right now so I think I will end as usual with peace.
I will be playing a 50 match 2$ heads up poker series with a guy on pokerstars. We are going to start tonight. I would definately say I am an underdog in this but hope to gain some experience in heads up play by the end.
So I am off this weekend Tammy and Taylor will be over tomorrow and I am sure we will prob go out since I havent seen her in a week. Its hard with us working diff shifts but we make the best of it.
Other then that not alot to write about right now so I think I will end as usual with peace.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
A 10 day Update
I was suprised to see it had been 10 days since I blogged. Basically there hasnt been anything to blog about.
I was at my bros Weds, Thurs and came back Friday morning. It was my nephews 2nd birthday. Boy is getting big I tell ya. We ate lots played some XBOX with my brother played some Scattergories which I won. Also my sister in law had a friend up to so was nice to meet her. Then yesterday I came back to Freddy on the bus and Tammy picked me up at the bus station. We then went to lunch with her friend Vicki and Tammy's daughter Taylor. After that we picked up Tammies mom and went to their place. We ended up there all night due to the weather being so bad. I went home this morning and went to sleep. \
This must be the season for babies as well. My good friends Eric and Lisa had a beautiful baby girl this week and 3 other people I know are expecting.
Other then that not alot to blog about I did apply for a new shift at work which would be nice to get. I also had my performance review done and I did well with that and was happy
Well its back to calls for me I guess. Peace
I was at my bros Weds, Thurs and came back Friday morning. It was my nephews 2nd birthday. Boy is getting big I tell ya. We ate lots played some XBOX with my brother played some Scattergories which I won. Also my sister in law had a friend up to so was nice to meet her. Then yesterday I came back to Freddy on the bus and Tammy picked me up at the bus station. We then went to lunch with her friend Vicki and Tammy's daughter Taylor. After that we picked up Tammies mom and went to their place. We ended up there all night due to the weather being so bad. I went home this morning and went to sleep. \
This must be the season for babies as well. My good friends Eric and Lisa had a beautiful baby girl this week and 3 other people I know are expecting.
Other then that not alot to blog about I did apply for a new shift at work which would be nice to get. I also had my performance review done and I did well with that and was happy
Well its back to calls for me I guess. Peace
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