You Know You're In The Maritimes When...

Had to laugh out loud when I saw this on my walk this evening:

Oh and this was a bit sad, I know a lot of amazing shows happened here and a lot of great times. I was only there a handful of times. But kudos to the Grindhouse gang... Sadly, the place is just a hole in the ground.

Up Close & Personal With 'Buddy' The Chipmunk

So I sat down with 'Buddy' today, put my DSLR on it's 'zoom' mode and got some great footage. When I ran out of peanuts, I let my hand dangle to see what it would do. It did 'nibble' on a finger, I do pull away, but it's more out of reflex than it actually 'hurting', because, it didn't hurt. I got a couple strokes along it's back in. Such a cute creature.

'Buddy' is definitely in prep for Winter mode... It's just hoarding food like mad!

Enjoy!

Hoping This Video Will Cheer Some People Up

It's been a rough week for the city. Hoping this video will bring some smiles to some faces.

I never expected the chipmunk to jump up on my camera.

Please, by all means, share around, especially with those feeling down.

Much love, Chris, Elsa and 'Buddy' the Chipmunk

Passing Of A Legend

One of the most powerful singing voices in the World passed away today at age 76.

While I can't even call myself a fan. Aretha Franklin's voice and powerful songs commanded the 'respect' that she sang about in 1967 and that song became an anthem on so many different levels for so many people, for so many reasons

Myself being born in the '70's but really getting into music in the 1980's, Aretha reached through each decade with amazing songs and I'd somehow always know when she had a new hit because it would be everywhere. She won a staggering 18 Grammy awards and sold over 27 Millions records as well as being the first woman to be inducted into the Rock'N'|Roll hall of fame.

All you other '80's kids cannot forget Aretha's hit single 'Pink Cadillac'

To quote lyrics from that song, "We wont' quit 'til we get to the other side".. Somehow I'm pretty sure Aretha won't even 'quit' singing on that side.

Of the songs I think I'd like the most is 1991's 'Everyday People'

Rest In Peace Queen of Soul

Review: Bluetooth 'JBL' Knock-Off Speaker

Ordered this bluetooth 'JBL' knockoff wireless "waterproof" speaker from Wish.com.

It arrived a near week ahead of it's "Delivery date" and it works pretty good:

Anyhow, here's my very first review of something I bought online! wish.com has plenty 'o' cheap shit, so many more reviews may come!

'Buddy' The Chipmunk & Elsa, It's Not What You Think

Just some clips I took today.

First, I went for a nap and Elsa jumped up on the bed and all of a sudden her nose turned into a magnet and she was trapped by some scent off the blanket... I don't know what it was, but she was hooked. I missed the footage of her turning away from the blanket and shaking her head... Was some odd behavior from an odd cat....

Next up, I was out back and 'Buddy' the chipmunk has been coming at me full tilt. Actually, I was out in the driveway earlier looking to see if a thunderstorm was heading our way and there's 'Buddy' charging up the driveway at me... I feel bad when I don't have a peanut on me for it (still unsure as to what sex 'Buddy' is)... If I don't have one, 'Buddy' just runs around me, waiting for it... So, I go inside and get one.

Over the Summer a new hole appeared in the backyard and in the last few days 'Buddy' has been stocking it up for the Winter.
The food cache must not be far underground because it will take a nut, dive down the hole and before you know it, it's back again!
So, I was going to show 'Buddy' feeding from my hand, but I dropped the peanut... And also in this vid is 'Jerkface the Wonder Squirrel'... It and it's friends have been watching me feed the chipmunks and now they think they can be in on it, but 'Jerkface' is bold and is not scared off easily. So it'll sit there and stare at me with this stupid look on it's face (as much as a squirrel can have a 'look' on it's face)

Lastly, Elsa was napping out in my chair... Good kitty or Bad kitty.,, You decide....

Pin Cushion Chris & A Missing Kitty

Had my appointments for bloodwork and x rays of my ribs today.

As I've been known to pass out during blood letting, I'm told I have to ask for a bed, which I did (it's more comfy that way anyhow)...

Laying down, a young nurse came in, "Date of birth and your name".... 'Chris Waddell, May 25th 1972'...
"Ok, I'm going to take some blood from you Chris". 'All good!' I replied...

The young nurse, says, "Which arm do they normally take blood from?" - 'My left arm' I answer.

"ok, small pinch here" - Inserts needle into my arm. "Hmm, having trouble getting the vein"....

"ok" She says, "We'll try your other arm"... 'All good!' I replied....

Nurse goes around the gurney, fixes tourniquet on my left arm, inserts needle... 'Geez, I can't get that vein, keeps moving around...' Let me go get another nurse.... 'All good!' I replied....

New nurse comes in.... "Date of birth and your name" 'Chris Waddell, May 25th 1972'....

"So, we're having some problems getting blood?"... 'Sound like it' I replied....

Nurse fixes tourniquet on left arm again, inserts needle....' Geez, you're making me work for my money today!'... 'All good' I replied....

'Ok, well let's try your right arm'..... fixes tourniquet to my right arm... 'Geez, I just can't get this vein!... Might have to try your hand'....

'All good' I replied....

Nurse inserts needle in my backhand.... "Nope, this just isn't working out... Jeez! You really are making me work for my money, let me go get another nurse"....

'All good' I replied....

Elderly nurse comes in... No questions... Ties tourniquet to my left arm again....

Inserts needle, "There we go, we got it now"....

'All good' I replied.... 'Can I get a drink please?'....

My Brother & Sister In-laws beautiful cat 'Paya' is missing in the Fisher Ave area of Marysville... She can be super shy. Please if you see her let me know ASAP