I'm...

After having hitch-hiked, and, sleeping roadside in a tent for 3 consecutive days through Quebec and New Brunswick... AND... with the level of seeming randomness occurring that is not, in fact, random at all... I continue to be somewhat speechless. Read More...

Is here...

After being stuck in Quebec for 24hrs, I arrived in Pubnico 'round 7'ish yesterday.
With my son, and we are both in a state of disbelief and joy.

That is all for now. Read More...

Monday...

After spending the weekend in Kingston, have hitched it to Ottawa. Will more than likely spend the night and make for Montreal in the morning.
Had a blast in Kingston with old friends (hey John), and made new friends @ Artel.
Thanks for everyone there, more to follow about you. Read More...

Up 'til now...

Other than a major tequila based drunk fest for Dave and I on Monday, and the return home of Jenn Tuesday nite, our week (as yet) is filled with laughter, good food, alcohol, movies, swims, fires... alcohol, trips into town... more alcohol. Today I messaged my army buddy (John) in Kingston and start organizing myself for the trip there.

I feel a sense of 'freedom' washing over me.
And my pain seems to be lessening. Lessening, but still there. Read More...

The End of the First Week

I've not slept 12hrs in a very long time. But, after having been out here for a few days now I'm accepting that my sleep patterns will take a while to adjust to the fresh air.

Up at noon and I decide upon a walk downtown to visit the local Timmy's. A bagel and coffee follow.

Back at Dennis' and pop online for a quick read and update.

It was then I hear a knock on the front door. I suggest they go 'round back. It was then
I see it is Dave!!!
I go out front and greet him, then introduce him to Dennis and Diana. I pack up my belongings and leave D and D with the following;

Your kindness and generosity of spirit will not be forgotten.

After loading up Dave and Jenn's Kia SUV, we decide to hit the local Metro to satisfy our craving for Hamburger Helper - Strogganof. Dual box special!

I then see their INDOOR POOL!!!

OMG!

We have a fire in their firepit, then hit the pool.

We watch a movie and I end the night on their living room couch.

Nice seeing Dave again (Jenn is in Toronto for a couple days). Read More...

Wow

"It takes considerable courage and commitment to be brutally honest with oneself. But it is precisely this willingness to stop our chronic self-deception and face the truth that finally sets us free." Read More...

Day 4

Saturday I sleep an incredible 12hrs!!!

A slice of pizza is my breakfast, as well as a can of Coke.
I take a look at Diana's computer as Dennis said he'd seen a spark and now it won't boot.
Sure enough, it's fried.

I head out into town again in the hopes of finding an internet cafe. No such luck as I head back to Dennis'. It is then he tell's me that HE has a computer as well!

LMAO

I am online for the first time in 2 days!
With no phone connection, it seems a little odd being out of contact with 'civilization', such as it is.

The day is spent sunning in the yard, working on my tan, and having a beer, or two.

Dennis cooks up an awesome meal of chicken, spuds and green beans. The two of us head out for a game of pool, but are outta luck as the pub down the street is closed for some reason. We walk into town and eventually have our game of pool and a quick couple of beers.

As he's not up to the walk back (after drinking most of the day sitting in the sun, I gotta agree with him), so, we hop a cab back and call it a day.

No fire tonight... Read More...

Canada Day

After sleeping near 9 hours (OMG), I awaken, have a shower and head out to a Canada Day BBQ. Wolfing down a burger and beer, I shoot a game of pool myself. I then take a leisurely stroll to 'downtown' Trenton. I never really got a look at it when here in '85. It seems to be the proverbial small town Ontario. Quite nice.

Heading back to Dennis' place, I am met with Dennis and Diana in the yard, with a couple of women. Pam and Lisa (hello) turn out to be friends of Diana's. We all sit out back (mostly under shade...), enjoying beer, laughter, and the constant whine of the pups.

We have more beer...

Then more...

Eventually we order pizza, and, I gotta say I have THE BEST PizzaPizza I'd ever had!
I simply cannot believe it!

Another awesome fire ends my day.

I crash before midnight as I'm simply exhausted, and not just a little buzzed. Read More...