So Nando, any surprises in the stash??

[laatsch55]

You've been awfully quiet about the multitude of Cd's that went your way!! Any that piqued your interest ??

 

[Elite-ist]

Hi Lee,

Sorry about not responding earlier about the CDs you had given me. There are quite a few in the last batch I haven't played, yet. Undoubtedly, "Vaccine" by Younger Brother ranks amongst my top picks. I did play the "God Particle" by Shpongle. There were two tracks on the CD: were those downloads from the internet? You gave me 3 copies of that CD, so you were definitely shpongled or smoking roses that night. What was surprising, was that although I didn't know the artists, I had heard some of the tunes from Rare Earth and Traffic , before. Great music! "Circuit Breaker" by Tripswitch is another good album I enjoyed. Humblepie and The Zoo are groups I would love to listen to more from. The Zoo has lots of rock energy and Humblepie has that classic rhythm and blues and a bit of gospel intertwined. Pousette-Dart Band's music is beautifully laden with instrumental and acoustic guitar. It's a very good easy listening album. Some of the other artists, like the Marshall Tucker Band, Little River Band, Alan Parsons, Loggins and Messina, and Moody Blues were ones I didn't have, but do, now. And I liked Sea Level because it's got that modern jazz touch to it.

Because I returned to work about 4 weeks ago, after a lengthy layoff, I haven't spent as much time as I would like to listening to tunes. But, there are plenty more for me to catch up on. I do appreciate your taste in music, as it's similar to mine. If I'm a bit slow in going through the stack it's only because I'm old school and want to hear the CD from start to finish, rather than doing the intros to each song. Most times, I play them more than twice before going onto the next one.

Thanks once again for introducing me to some groups I would never have heard otherwise, Lee!

Nando.

 

[laatsch55]

Ah Nando, you do it like I do, that's why i've waited so long to ask!!! I , too, listen extensively to one before moving on, I don't do 15 sec then move on, I've missed a lot of good music doing that in my early years.

 

[laatsch55]

You were awfully low key about returning to work. same job? Temp? Hate it??

 

[Elite-ist]

Ah Nando, you do it like I do, that's why i've waited so long to ask!!! I , too, listen extensively to one before moving on, I don't do 15 sec then move on, I've missed a lot of good music doing that in my early years.

Lee, I think you missed alot in your teenage years moving too fast. I was more like an old soul and learned to enjoy the experience. Part of it was attributed to growing up in a small community where things moved perhaps a bit slower than the hustle-bustle all outside of our town.

Nando.

 

[laatsch55]

Wheatland, Wyo was not a large community. And i didn't start moving fast until i hit the oilfield, the all hell broke loose.

 

[Elite-ist]

Wheatland, Wyo was not a large community. And i didn't start moving fast until i hit the oilfield, the all hell broke loose.

And how about before that in California? Lee, I bet at your age you are still embarrassing some of those younger lads with your work ethic. Keep us 40-plus guys proud!

Nando.

 

[laatsch55]

Was flown to Wheatland every summer since I was 8 years old to work on the farm. And yes, I work, on a dead run most of the time, except this spring. Weather, kids getting trained up enough to take some heat off Dad, it's been less than hectic, but can change instantly.

 

[Elite-ist]

You were awfully low key about returning to work. same job? Temp? Hate it??

Essentially, I'm working at the same place, but with more responsibilities and a good increase in pay. I am a contractor, now. It's amazing how things panned out, because it was looking like we would have to relocate to Vernon, or Falkland where my best friend and his wife lives. It's 5 hours away from where we live in Squamish. My buddy, was ecstatic, but we love it right here. I had this this excellent idea for a thread titled, "So,..........What does that Nando feller do for a living??"

Nando.

 

[laatsch55]

LOL, ah Nando ya did it again!! So the household is happy, everyones workin, bills are gettin paid and your forays to IA are usually productive!! Life is good eh??

 

[stuwee]

You were awfully low key about returning to work. same job? Temp? Hate it??

Essentially, I'm working at the same place, but with more responsibilities and a good increase in pay. I am a contractor, now. It's amazing how things panned out, because it was looking like we would have to relocate to Vernon, or Falkland where my best friend and his wife lives. It's 5 hours away from where we live in Squamish. My buddy, was ecstatic, but we love it right here. I had this this excellent idea for a thread titled, "So,..........What does that Nando feller do for a living??"

Nando.

Ya, I heard about your new job Nads! Hanging with your crew at Walmart in the Chevy van

Remember, cameras are everywhere nowdays

 

[rtp_burnsville]

Nando, Congrats on the job, hope it works out for you! Even better is an increase in coin and the ability to live where you are happy.

Robert

 

[speakerman1]

Are Contractors the same in Canada as here? I worked all over as a contractor. I would make deals on my wage and Per Diem. I would make just over minimum wage straight time and 15.00 Per Diem which is tax free as long as you were 75 miles from home.

Larry

 

[Elite-ist]

Stuwee: You nailed it with the customized van parked at Walmart. Campers, like us, have always been allowed to park for free there. The trick is not to draw too much attention and keep moving along to the next Walmart. It's become a small tight knit community of vanners moving from location to location. Geri makes an awesome kidney beans a-la-exhaust-manifold!

Robert: I'm hoping we can stay as long as possible here in Squamish. All my family is here, and I dream of retiring to a small cottage on the shores of Howe Sound, like I began the first 20 years of my life.

Larry: Being a contractor is new to me. I have to find out more from the person I'm presently working with, who is a contractor carpenter.

Nando.

 

[rtp_burnsville]

Nando: Sounds like a place they would have to drag me from as well..... Lucky you!

Robert