The New Book: A Work In Progress
The unlikely combination of musician and bush rat has found me in some odd and occasionally hilarious situations. Enough, in fact, that more than a few folks have muttered the equivalent of, “You can’t make this stuff up. You should write a book,” while managing to look serious at the same time.
So let me take you on a trip. You might find yourself recognizing one or another aspects of my double life as you accompany me, but you likely won’t recognize both. It has been, and continues to be, a fantastic experience; one I never take for granted and one for which I am eternally grateful. And parts of it might tickle your fancy. If you are of a mind, then, pull up a stump.
This thing is a living organism. I am knocking it out willy nilly and tossing up chapters as they materialize. Although I will do my best, there is no guarantee they will be in order. When stuff comes up like the day Hart burned down the outhouse, or I ended up having to wear an elf outfit on a particularly gruesome gig, they will need to be stuck in the right time frame after the fact. With that weasel clause out of the way, then, let’s get on with it. And thanks for coming along for the ride.
P.S. I am tickled that Lynn Johnston (of 'For Better or for Worse' fame - my mate and partner in crime) has offered to illustrate a few chapters in this epic of nonsense and tomfoolery.
Chapter 4: Trucks, Trains, Skidoos
Chapter 7: The Stuff of Dreams
Chapter 8: Trucks and Trailers
Chapter 9: Heading For The Light I
Chapter 10: A Bridge Too Close
Chapter 11: Heading For The Light II
Chapter 12: Old, Bold Pilots II
Chapter 13: Heading For The Light III
Chapter 16: Talk To The Animals I
Chapter 17: Talk To the Animals II