Delicate Sounds of Thunder with Pink Flo...

Delicate Sounds of Thunder with Pink Floyd. It was 1989 and I was now involved in catering to the many top musicians that played the Toronto venues. On this one catering adventure I was told that Pink Floyd was doing sound checks and stage …rehearsals for the sound track and tour The Delicate Sounds of Thunder at the World Ways air hangar at Pearson Airport for 10 days. They had several 747 Jumbo Jets packed and ready to leapfrog across North America to perform back to back concerts starting in the UK and ending in California. There were three complete sound stages,...

Feeding the Big Guns

Juicy The saga of the Henry family, begun in “The Winds of War” continues as America is attacked by Japan and enters World War II. For Victor Henry, an upwardly mobile naval career sets him in command of a cruiser with sights on selection f…or the Admiralty. At the same time, however, Victor must struggle with a failing marriage as well as a love affair with the daughter of a prominent British radio news reporter. Victor’s son Byron has equal success as a submarine officer, eventually selected to command his own ship, yet all the while must deal...

Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet, BC

I must say that when Cathy and I slipped away for a little weekend getaway the last time we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet, BC . BC Ferries have weekend getaway packages and this quick getaway hit all the right notes. Reserved Vancouver to Vancouver Island ferry trip to Sidney or Duke Point from Horseshoe Bay or Tsawwassen, economical cost, great next door proximity to the infamous Long Beach, and the Wild Pacific Trail. Very comfortable with great views of the ocean like in my photo from our balcony with all the soothing sounds and...