Back in Kanuckistan

Well, things are falling more and more into place back in Thorndike. And on that note... I'm back here in Canada. 3 days... Tying up some loose ends, etc etc. My apartment is empty as hell. I forgot how uncomfortable my hard wood floors are. 2 more days of sleeping on them to look forward to.

I might pick up a DVD or something. There's nothing for me to do.. I spent my last dime getting my shit back to MA last weekend. The company is supposed to reimburse me. But well, I trust them about as far as I can throw them. If they throw me some cash like last year, they'll have done good in my book. If not, well, I'd expect no less. It might be better that they didn't so I'm not stuck there for an extra year, but, we'll see what my options are once they are finally presented to me.

I brought a case of Sam up for the move last weekend. Alas, only 4 of them went. Which means I have 20 beers to drink before I'm outta here... Not a problem. It's my little project tonight.

This weekend looks like I'll end up at the Big E Saturday and on Sunday... Meeting at the Polish Hall. Woohoo! Speaking of... I got a random call from Mookie tonight. Apparently Ed Kosla gave him my card telling him I was looking for a place back in MA. I had that coversation with Ed like 2 months ago. Good to know things in G-ville are moving along at such a fast pace. Either way, I'm all set.

Geese, Moving and The Maestro's Men

As you can tell, I've been updating this less and less as time goes by and I gradually move myself back the States. Things have been hectic. I've been down here living/visiting for about a week and a half. I have a few more trips up and back to Canada and that's it.

Last week, while on the way back to Thorndike from Chicopee, I had a quite unpleasant experience. I was driving along on the Mass Pike, minding my own business when all of a sudden I was hit by about 10 pounds of flying irony. A Canada Goose flew into my driver's side mirror. Busted the mirror and probably its neck. Stupid bird. Cost me almonst $200 for a new mirror too. That was thrilling let me tell you.

Then Friday was moving day. I'm still going to be spending a little time in Canada, but needed to get my stuff back here. So my parents and Putnam took a trip up to bring everything back. Wasn't as hard as moving things up there but it was still exhausting. So now all my stuff is at Julie's place and is being assimilated. I'm hoping today to get the HDTV going. It would be nice to have that set up. Computer desk still needs setting up as well as a few other items but for the most part, it's coming together. She is, however, going to have to get rid of all her dishes and pots and pans so I can store my glassware. Of course, we won't be able to cook or eat as a result, but what's important is that I can enjoy a tasty beverage in any glass I may choose at any given time.

Yesterday was probably one of the highlights of my musical career (or lack thereof). I had the honor and priviledge of playing with the Maestros Men in Port Washington, NY. Excellent job. It's amazing to play with such a group of talent, be laid back with no pressure or attitudes and still sound great. I could do that all the time. Oh yeah, I made some money too, but for once, it didn't really matter. Hopefully I'll get called on again soon. One of the better jobs I've played in a long time!

That's all. Sooner or later this blog is gonna be closed down for good. It's been winding down, but, once I'm back, there's not really a need to be updating it. Plus Thorndikia Mania doesn't sound quite right.

2 Weeks Later...

What a slacker I am huh? With all the travel and packing I've been doing as of late it's been hard to keep up. So what's new? Well not a whole hell of a lot...

Still haven't got much of a clue about when I'll officially be living fulltime in the US. Looks like I'm gonna be made a job offer for a Customer Advocate role in the next week. That's good. Not really the position I want, but I could care less at this point. I'm ready to just be done and over with this "we'll know soon" bullshit. So granted the money is decent for that role, that's where I'm headed it would seem. I also interviewed for a Manager's position last week within the company too. Only problem is, if I take the Advocate role, I might not be able to take the Manager's job if its offered to me. But if I pass on the advocate job and don't get the manager's job, then I'm totally screwed. Corporate life is great.

My place is pretty much stripped down to nothing. I've got most of everything packed. The parents and hopefully a couple buddies will be coming up Sept 24 and 25 to help me move the majority of my stuff back. That should leave me with the essentials here. Stuff I can take back in 1 trip, my last trip.

Oh yeah, I've also been picking up some gigs as of late. It's nice to play again. Last weekend I played in Ware with Mark VI. This weekend I might have a job with the Sound-A-Bouts in Dracut and next week I'm working with The Maestro's Men on Long Island. I'm a bit rusty but oh well, it'll come back to me. It'll be fun to play and I can use the money.

So that's a quick update for everyone still reading this blasted thing. I've gotta go hop in the shower and get ready for work now.