Well.., I guess Knet server or one of them had a major melt down the other week. Geez huh..., don’t they back up... Thanksgiving holiday this past weekend. Didn’t do too much. Guess got to update my page now. I was backing everything up a few months back..., umm..., I knew I should have..., oh well...

That’s the headlines in the Chronicle Journal and HBCC UFO Research Council or something like that. Well it makes for interesting reading anyways. Makes me wonder why they don’t drop us a line or something. Obviously they are in the neighborhood. Maybe they have a prime directive like Star Trek not to interfere with primitive life forms because to them, that’s what we are.

Makes you wonder about a lot of things then. You know how we shoot and tag Polar Bears, then place radio transmitters and numbers on their back. Maybe that is what they are doing to us. We are walking along one night and “bam” , we wake up with a splitting headache wondering what the F#%*& just happened. Like the polar bear my friend, they’ll know everything from your mating habits to the crap you eat. Wondering..., why, why, why..., I just don't get it...

I updated my late sister’s information and placed Donna’s eulogy on it.

It has been a little while since I updated my page. Life is strange sometimes but you have to roll with the punches because tomorrow waits for no one. Donna did an excellent eulogy for my late sister Verna. I hope to have her speech on-line soon. You just never know what tomorrow brings. As I always say, live for the moment, because that is all you have. Verna's Obituary.

I moved my old jibberish here and archived my old guest book in case you are wondering what happened to your comments. I didn't delete them (well, I did..., lol..., that's why they are here). Oh, let me know if anyone of you are in the market for a laminated house or a value added forestry company or a ship building company..., let's see..., e-mail me and let me know...

Note to self, always be careful on what you promise.., lol. The next couple of days I will be calling every number in Cochenour to see if they’ll vote NDP. Now that is every major political party that I have volunteer for (sorry Bloc, you’re regional party plus you don’t have any delegates here). That’s a lot of calling. Now I am no different than a telemarketer, oh my GOD. So I have my script in hand and what and what not to say in front of me wondering how I got myself into this.

Our weather man Phil says, "six more weeks of winter". That isn't so bad. Hey, Nault won't run in next election. That isn't so bad either. Charles Fox says he was surprised. That isn't so bad for Charles. So, good news for some, bad news for others .

Poor Casinos 02-04-04

Just listening to the news the other day. Casinos in Windsor and Niagara are losing big bucks, boo hoo. I see this as good news. The problem with casinos, tobacco, alcohol or anything else is that they are profiting off of people's misery which usually effects the whole family unit. Don't get me wrong, the person with the problem should be responsible enough to know better and it isn't the fault of these enabling bodies. I am like everyone else, have a smoke or drink every once in a while, or on the rare occasion visit a casino (I know better, the house always wins).

I find it interesting with the seat belt law that the insurance companies forced upon us, the government isn't doing more. I know that seat belts saves lives including mine last year but the funny thing is that our government isn't doing anything else to deter people from these habits. With all the drunk drivers, people dying of cancer, people losing homes, families falling apart would encourage the government to be more proactive. What we get is adds on the television or toll free numbers for people who need help. They should have done that with the seat belt law, “If you need to know why seat belts saves lives, please phone our toll free number at 1-800-wear-now. Remember we are doing everything in our power to help you”.

Space 1999 01-18-04

So the United States of America wants to set up a Lunar Base on the moon so that we can make it to Mars. From there, so reach out to the rest of the Solar System. Interesting huh. All this kinda reminds me of Space 1999 but we are 15-20 years late. That would mean Space 2020, a nice ring to it.

On the other hand the Hubble Telescope will be allowed to degrade to save on costs. It is expected that the hubble will operate for about another 3 to 4 years then fall to earth by 2011. Now the hubble costs over a billion to put it up there and another 10 million a year to operate. That is over a billion dollars thrown away. Now that is alot of money. Makes you wonder about alot of things. Could that be spent more wisely?

For a species, we eventually need to get off this rock. Our sun is about half way through it's life. It is about 5 billion years old now (hmmm..., I wonder how much is that in doggie years). There it will become a Red Giant when all the hydrogen atoms converts via nuclear fusion to higher elements. Once it can't support it's size, it will collapse into a white dwarf (our sun won't go nova because it lacks the size).

That isn't good news for our home. As we live every moment, the sun is growing larger and larger and hotter. Eventually all the lakes, rivers, seas and oceans will dry up (we'll be long gone by then) to become a bare rock. Cutting back on all the green houses gases in the world won't stop global warming. So what do we have to do? It is a long time away and personally, if we did jump from planet to planet, system to system we won't escape. Something has our name on it, and it's out there. Life will end and it is too short, live it to the fullest.

As an astronomy junkie who gets off on this stuff, I hope they don't let the hubble go to waste. As for the Lunar Base and mission to Mars, don't you know the moon is made of green chesse and there's Martians on Mars.

Guess Holidays are over 01-04-04

I guess the holidays are officially over, no more Christmas shopping, boxing day shopping, new years parties. Yup back to same old same old. Speaking of same old, same of prices on beef. The poor farms are losing big bucks now because they can't get a good price for beef but, hey..., we are still paying the same price. Wait a second here, if we are still paying the same and the farmers are not getting it..., then who is... (geez..., the power of money, money, money...)

On the brighter side, the Winter Solstice just happened a couple of weeks back. Days are getting longer and longer. I prefer the Winter to the Summer Solstice just for that reason. It's like the beginning of life.

Happy New Year 01-02-04

I would like to wish all my friends and relatives best wishes in the new year. May all your hope and dreams come true. On a sadder note, my grandfather passed on. He was 97 years old.

Can it Be!!! 12-21-03

Can it be an early Christmas, Leafs are tops in the NHL. Is this the year for Lord Stanley to bless the leafs? Will the leafs win the cup in my life time? Am I that old? Umm....

Speaking of a CBC Christmas... When I was a young lad, I remember this CBC Christmas show. I think this takes the cake. The timeline is sometime in the mid 60's. Hard times once again when the man of the household can't get enough $$$$ to support his family. So what does he do, get enough cash to buy a good meal. It's kinda depressing what he does next, laces it with some kind of white substance (I can imagine what it is)..., then..., well..., you know what..., but to think of it..., these things do happen..., sad but true..., may we think and pray for all the less fortunate during these holidays. We should be all grateful that we have a roof over our head, food in our stomach and the people we care about including ourselves are in good health. Merry Christmas.

A CBC Christmas, 12-15-03

Watching a CBC Christmas show a few weeks back. This family loses their home because the heartless bank forecloses on the mortgage just a week before Christmas then..., that's not it.. The husband is still marry as ever so we have to take care of that. Get this..., he goes to the bank, double parks his car with his two kids in the back seat. While in the bank, it is robbed then he gets shot. Wife walks in and he dies in her arms. If that's not enough hardship, the bank robber steals the car which the kids are in, gets chased by the cops. With the wife is in the back seat of the fuzzball car, watches her car plunge off the bridge into an ice cold river. Now that's Christmas programming to put us in the mood.., lol...

Helpful Hints, 12-05-03

I thought I would give a little assistance with some helpful suggestions . Just click and you're all set. Hoping to have some X-Mas lights up this weekend.

December 1, 24 more days, 12-01-03

Well..., it is that time of year again..., Christmas lights, Christmas gifts, Christmas shoppers, Christmas tree etc..., etc... I found the history of Christmas interesting. Some people say that Jesus was actually born in the fall and the reason they moved it was because of the people in Europe celebrating their traditions. Who I am to say, but something to think about.

On another note, don't you think people are insane, including myself. We are paying over a dollar for 600 ml of water. I pay $0.71 for a litre of gasoline to run my truck. People pay more for water, which covers most of the earth's surface, then gasoline, limited supply. Now that is marketing at it's best but if you really think of it, we heat our homes then put a fridge and freezer inside of it while it is -25 C outside. Hmm..., as a species, I don't think we are as smart as we think we are.

KFC..., what!?!?!?!, 11-07-03

Umm..., I had to double check if I heard it right.., but it was..., Kentucky Fried Chicken or KFC is claiming that by eating it's chicken will help you lose weight..., but the fine print says..., with a balance diet and exercise... Thinking of that..., I could only eat three bags of potato chips per day and only that..., I could lose weight too..., or French fries..., or hamburgers..., or Mars Bars..., or Kit Kat... The sky is the limit..., you could make a religion out of this... I don't think old man Atkin's would approve of KFC's claims..., he must be rolling in his grave.

Oh, keep you eyes open to the moon tomorrow night...., Lunar Eclipse ..., November 8&9.

Winter..., yikes..., 11-03-03

Winter is upon us here and now with the winds howling sending chills down your spine. The white powder covering all, including my 40 foot drive way. Christmas is now within sight, stores are quickly stocking their shelves with Christmas this and Christmas that. What is a man to do, "bah..., humbug", one might say. I could wish for peace on earth..., but what are the chances of that coming true.

Ten Years Ago today, 10-23-03

Ten years ago today, Joe Carter hits a home run with two men on to win the World Series. Holy man, has it been that long. Oh my God!!!, it has been..., but still waiting for my leafs to come through..., as I wait and wait and wait some more..., hopefully in my life time..., ahh..., to dream...

Labour Day Weekend 09-01-03

Back to school, back to work, back to winter, back to life, ho-hum.... Well, a couple of days ago Mars passed as close as it will get to earth. They say that it hasn't been this close since about 60,000 years. Where will you be in 60,000 years? Same place as I will be, I guess...

Wedding 08-17-03

So it's done as of August 9, 2003. It's about 9 days after..., after the planning, rehearsal, wedding, reception, blackout, honeymoon and back to work..., it's life as normal. So what does marriage mean anyway..., I still feel the same. I think it is a commitment to each other, yeah that's it...


I would like to thank everyone for coming and the wonderful gifts. Thanks to Tony for coming all the way from Calgary and to perform a bit of magic. Also a special thanks to our DJ, cooks, planners, people who set up the hall, bartenders, church, Minister and to everyone who helped out.


For the hydro power that went off, what can you say. At least we didn't lose $36,000 like the town of Sioux. When you look at it that way, things went pretty good. I hope to have the pictures on-line at our wedding site

Cleaning up 06-22-03

Spent the day trying to clean up all the dead links I have on this page. Getting there. So it is the day after Aboriginal Day. I was listening to this one gentleman speak today on his experience working with Aboriginal people. He was up north when he was a younger man. Good Guy..., etc..., helped where ever he could...

Well anyway..., he explained what he experienced of cutting wood for this one lady..., lady offered him a hot milk to drink..., yadda yadda yadda..., cup wasn't clean..., offered some bannock..., hair in bannock..., yadda yadda yadda..., So it didn't leave a good impression of the people he was with. I don't know if that was the message he wanted to give but from where I stood..., made the people seem primitive.

Don't get me wrong..., this man is an excellent man..., very spiritual..., very sound..., you couldn't meet a much better person..., but the point that I was thinking after..., is that we as "Native" people have alot to be proud of. So..., in the next little while, I hope to post that information soon.

Longest Day of the Year 06-21-03

Today is the longest day of the year, how about that? The downside of course is tomorrow and everyday til December 21 will get shorter and shorter. It is almost like our lives, once you reach middle age, that's it. Umm..., I don't know if I like the sound of that. Anyways you should look at Earth View today.

On the brighter side, Aboriginal Day. Where as Aboriginal people we celebrate our "nativeness". Me, I am going golfing this morning then back to work. Happy Aboriginal Day!!!

Poor Leafs 05-13-03

Well it isn't going to happen this year again. Someday.., hopefully soon, I will see the Maple Leafs win the cup in my life time. I don't think good old Pat Quin is doing a good job, time for change. They should have gave the GM job to Mike Smith. Since he left the leafs, watching is like watching old timers play. If they kept the players that Mike got, maybe they would have won the cup by now. Oh well, the life of a leaf fan. I still haven't forgiven them for trading Lanny..., yup..., life as a leaf fan

Now It's Been... 04-16-03

Now it's been about the month the Americans and the British been in Iraq without guessing what they haven't found, weapons of mass destruction or any links to Al-Qaeda. My oh my, what short memory our media has. Just a few weeks ago, all they talked about was weapons of mass destruction this and weapons of mass destruction that, now silence. It seems the message we are hearing is one sided.

The media is just like any other business, out to make a buck. The income they receive is from advertising from companies like coke, pepsi and not to mention all those people have something to gain from the war in Iraq. We should all think for a moment what just happen. Of all the countries in the middle east, Iraq had the highest educated peoples and very high standard of living with no US ally comming close. The State of Kuwait was created by the British to prevent Iraq to have a port. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are just as bad or more so than Iraq in terms of human rights abuse. Haven't the US and the British done enough to these people. Just today, the US army shot at individuals marching in a manner that is suppose to be covered by our democratic system, free speech. So much for Iraqi Freedom by the US.

It kinda sounds like what happened when Mr Reagan was in charge of the white house. In Central America where democratic elected government (elected by the people) choose a leader that would give the land back to the people. That banana company had alot to lose so what did the US and the CIA do, over throw the government to place in a dictator. Thousands and thousands of people died as a result of the Americans. Sweet liberty indeed. Some day, I hope our eyes will be open to the reality of the world, some day.

Last Day at Work 03-27-03

My last of of work at Northern Chiefs is upon me. Everything seems to be shadowed by what is happening in the world today. It is rather scary of if think about it, where we are heading. I think this is very ironic for the British and the United States attacking Iraq for weapons of mass destruction. Many Native people from across North America suffered the exact same thing from the British and the United States but nothing was ever done about that. In fact they still do have that capability. Maybe someone should disarm them.

Thanks - 03-21-03

I would like to thank all the people I worked with over the past three years with Northern Chiefs. I enjoyed traveling to all your communities.

My Beef 03-7-03

The price of gas is 92.7 a litre in Red Lake. That's alot of coin to fill up. I don't get it. Companies are blaming the government for the high price of gas, stating they are barely making any money. Meanwhile they are recording record profits. Also they "state" it has to do with what's happening in the world. That's BS, the OPEC leaders have now increase the supply of oil to make up for the short fall. Greed, greed and more greed. When do you have enough money....

The Problem 02-28-03

The problem with this world is that too many people think what they are doing is right and no one is stopping to look what is wrong.