Monthly Archives: June 2007
Nice to be back in town
After having such a crappy week, I am finally back home and am really glad to be here. Yesterday was a nice combination of family and friends. After having argued with the back porch for awhile, me and Tamara took a drive out to Shediac to visit mom and Tiny on Father’s Day. All was … Continue reading
Attack of the landscaping monsters
I got out of bed yesterday at about 5am Moncton time, and headed off to the Newark airport. Upon arrival, I was bumped to an earlier flight which allowed me to get home 2 hours early. Only downside was the fact that I could not find a NJ postcard in the airport or any of … Continue reading
Kevin Smith's origins
For those of you who don’t recognize this photo or what it is of, this is a shot of the infamous “Quick Stop” used in Kevin Smith’s movies, made famous by the two characters Jay & Silent Bob. For both Clerks, and Clerks II, this store was used to shoot a lot of footage used. … Continue reading
My worst day ever
I just had the single worst day of my training career. Time to go eat and hopefully have a better evening. I miss you Tamara.
My trip back to Poughkeepsie
I decided that I was going to wait until I had a few minutes to spare before I sat down and wrote out this particular post. Mostly because I thought it would likely be a long post, and would have some both humourous and serious moments to it. So, if you are interested in a … Continue reading
NJ is hot, and irritating, but nice people
Ok, I have a few minutes, so I’m going to put a real post up before I call the wife. It is hot here. Like 27 degrees or so hot. Not sure of the exact temperature but man it is nasty. I believe the car said 91F which is HOT! Roads here still suck because … Continue reading
NJ's roads suck
Talk about a crappy way to have your roads set up here. Man, what a shitty place to drive. More news to come later when I feel like posting 😉
July 16th, 2007. J.C.'s burial in Janeville
I received this email from Cookie today (I sent her the lyrics for Twenty Years). — Hey Matt, I love it! I really want to hear it when you record it. The date for the burial has been set: July 16th at 2:00 p.m. in Janeville N.B. (just outside of Bathurst). All the best and … Continue reading
Friday
When I sent the lyrics for Trailer Trash to Jason, this was the reply I got: “OMYFUKKINGGOD Matt!!!! LOL Yer killin me….I already have some licks in mind on that 1..lol..(fluffy is mild when ya read that 1.) LOL…”out goes an eye!”heeheeeheeee!” I got a laugh out of that. Friday is finally here and it … Continue reading
Awesome carnival ride, by accident
This guy got one hell of a free ride. Man, that would have been hella scary and fun at the same time.