poverty

Still really on hard times. No job still. surviving on shelter handouts. Chanting sutra's for japan and trying hard to be thankful I am still alive.

and yes its still raining like hell here on the coast.

happy new year

I can't believe I made it.

Another christmass and new year has passed. only a couple months until summer.
Still no decent job offers. and not getting interviews anymore. My business start up is going to take a lot longer as the government process is restrictive and massively under funded.

nothing like poverty and prayer.

winter

Been busy trying to develop a business plan and make use of a small business grant.

Living well below the poverty line but I haven't worked a day job in 14months.
Trying to stay healthy during the fall and winter season.

Family support is non existent. and Its looking like I may spend another Christmas alone.
and broke.

hiking

went hiking on the chief. man my legs hurt. I am not getting any younger.

old jeep

I rescued this jeep from a frenchman. :-P

hot july

It has been a hot dry july in BC. lots of forest fires. I am spending this month writing business plans and grant proposals. Hoping to get a business up and running soon. I need money in a big way.

Made it

Had a super fast run. Wing on wing up the Howe sound on Fathers Day. I sighted a large gray whale and lots of eagles. I am now penny pinching for a while after a month and half sailing the gulf islands. The financial crunch after two back to back vacations is pretty sobering. I will remember my trips for years to come. A good counter balance to an otherwise terrible year. Peace everyone. At least I have power now to watch the world cup.