Chasing the setting sun

Im not sure anyone will read this as live journal is so 2005 or was it 2004?

I leave canmore tomorrow to start a new adventure for 2008. After i spend a few days traveling around Alberta visiting old friends I'll head to prince George to torture my body and mind put trees into the ground. Not much different than picking up dimes i hear ... dimes that are buried.

Hopefully I'll make enough cash to pay off my student loan and then some, and find out what im made of

after that Im going to join the fire cleanup team and go get ashy cleaning up the forest after the fire has wrecked its havoc. This sounds fun with 14 day shifts and no free time except to sleep, i hope.

well It'll be all that i dream of, living in my tent, barely spending money and making a crap load.

After this, who knows what i'll do, maybe i'll join the EI ski team....

After next week my internet access will be limited to the library i hope they have in Prince george, for me to waste my days off away at.

Till next time

Hobo'n Eric

we are still in vancouver, but we have almost taken care of all the buisness we have to take care of. were hoping to get out of here tommorow and start walking to nelson. see you on the flip side.

-eric

me and Lyn went back country backpacking, in the snow, with snow shoes. long story short we took a short cut down the mountain that lead us through avalanche alley, 2 river crossings and hiking till 10:15 at night. over 12 hours of snowshoeing in total. it was a crazy experience, scary at at times, exhilarating others, generally pretty stupid. for about 5 hours my only thought was, if i stop moving for to long i will slip into hypothermia. we stopped a couple times to eat cold rice from a bag - oh and to top it all off it was raining the whole time.

It has come to my favorite time of year, my annual birthday holiday. It is great to have a birthday near canada day, specialy this year because i will have the luxery of being paid for siting on the beach in tofino or an island near there. I normaly go for a long hike by my self or whatever for my birthday however between being soar from lifting paper alot for the past two weeks and there being still 1.5 meters of snow in the alpine i opted to hitch out to tofino for 5 days and try to get to an island to goto some hotsprings.

i am really glad to be off work for 5 days, it doesn't seam like much compared to the 4 months of vacation i took last summer, however with working alot and doing alot of heavy lifty (not something i like to much of) and the stresses of packing up all my belongings to move in with lyn the day after i get back from vacation, 5 days seams like so much free time to not be in the hot stinky city.

my other plans for the summer are to paint my place and buy a bbq to have a couple bbq's with whoever wants to eat dead animals with me. Also im going to canmore for the folk festival for 4 days in august, and 4 days at the end of the month to goto a music festival near salmo bc called koots roots.

my brother is also bringing his kid out here for a weekend so that should be entertaining in the least.

i now i have photos up for sale on a stock photo web site, not much up on their yet, but that should change. http://www.shutterpoint.com/Photos-BrowseUser.cfm?user_id=HOBOGEEK

i'll update again in 4 or 5 months or something, otherwise i'll just be spying on all of you.....

-eric

The year is now 1/12th over.  On january 31st, i recived a new pair of headphones from apple and 400$ from daddy ralph.  I didn't think i was going to get it, but i did even though i havn't paid tax's or lived in alberta for 3 years.  Maybe its because i owe them money.  i think i'll save it for a new camera.

today while siting by the bridge a guy came along on his bike and pushed it past me, after he got up onto the bridge he leaned over the railing and asked me if it was 4:20.  i said yeah! then checked my watch, it was acualy 4:33, go figure.

Went winter camping on the weekend.  it was awsome, there was so much snow, guessing around 3 meters.  i slept in the tent and got kinda cold.   but i felt well rested, maybe i was dreaming i was cold and waking up alot, as i had alot of crazy dreams.  The cabin is really nice as its propane heated/lighted and has propane stoves.  The place sleeps 30 and im guessing there was around 30 people staying there.  We all just sat around talking, eating, drinking tea ( some wine or hard liqour) and played cards.  The sky opened up for maybe an hour and showed us brilliant stars. 
click here for my photo's of the trip. (rated: G)

i like this one because the outlook is darker.




this one is probabably better. how will i know what exit im taking?

today while heading towards the bridge that i cross on my way to the bus after work, i diped under the bridge to smoke a bowl and rest my legs. after siting down i relized i needed to shit real bad, it just came out of no where, one minute i don't have to shit, the next i do, no warning at all. Luckily for me i bought a new bag and i stocked it with a first aid kit which included a roll of toilet paper. So there i was crouched right under a bridge, head almost touching the cold cement, shiting into a hole i dug with my boot. It was a quick 1, 2, wipe wipe, kick some gravel and i was out of there to smoke that well deserved bowl. I felt satisfied, one more thing to cross of the list, shit 4 feet below 3 lanes of rush hour traffic.

so its the new year yay! ... whats been happening, well trying to get back into the swing of work after 10 days off practaly. i finaly saw goldfinger live which was pretty good. and reel big fish again. i went to a hiking meeting/hike. it was kinda weird, but thats probably because i got stoned before hand. i reset/reloaded my itunes/ipod because the data base was all fucked up so i've decided that in one years time i will have the smell awards for the best bands on my ipod.

a certain exgirlfriend is pissed that i started seeing her friend, even if she was the one that put the idea in my head in the first place. but i really like the girl and she said it was ok at first. so its to late now, and apparently shes still in love with me, even though she hides it. and hey if it wasn't for boning my exgirlfriends friends we wouldn't have ever met, so its just like history repeating its self, oh except last time the exgirlfreind only had bad things to say about me and stoped talking to me, so its different,
so heres the question, can ex's acualy be friends? if so is it worth it?

on a happy note, me and lyn have alot of fun together, i havn't met a girl that i have this much fun with in a long long time. and she can acualy keep up to me hiking, and go for long long walks. so it may look like eric's 2 years of singledom may be over. so thanks val for hooking us up, your a good matchmaker

its the last day i will get up at 5 in the morning in 2005
its the last friday of 2005
its the last day i will work in 2005
and tonight i'll watch movies for the last time in 2005

what a good year its been and hopfully next year will be filled with as much joy as this year. i feel this calls for celebration and me geting drunk. i deserve it. i've worked hard this year. well for part of the year. and not for the last week as i havn't worked yet this week. so ok i havn't really worked that hard this year. but i still deserve the sweet sweet taste of beer in my mouth.

happy new years to everyone reads this stupid little thing and i hope you get whats coming to yeah!

see yeah next year!

with the power of fiber optics my room is now equiped with digital surround sound. Best frivolous purchase ever, i wish i had a week vaction cause then i wouldn't leave my house and just watch movies and listen to music. and yes spending 40$ on a cable that sends the music at the sound of light to your ears is worth it, it makes all the difference. this is awsane!

ARIES
Drinking style Impulsive Aries people like to party and sometimes don't know when to call it a night. Their competitive streak makes them prone to closing-time shot contests. They're sloppy, fun drunks, and they get mighty flirty after a couple tipples. Getting Aries people drunk is a good way to get what you want out of them, should other methods fail.
Aries can become bellicose when blotto, but they will assume that whatever happened should be forgiven (if not forgotten) by sunrise.
They can be counted on to do the same for you-so long as you haven't gone and done anything really horrible to them last night, you sneaky Gemini.


TAURUS
Drinking style Taurus prefers to drink at a leisurely pace, aiming for a mellow glow rather than a full-on zonk. Since a truly intoxicated Taurus is a one-person stampede, the kind of bull-in-a-china-shop inebriate who spills red wine on white carpets and tells fart jokes to employers, the preference for wining and dining (or Bud and buddies) to body shots and barfing is quite fortunate for the rest of us.
This is not to say that the Bull is by any means a teetotaler-god, no. A squiffy Taurus will get, er, gregarious (full of loudmouth soup, some would say) and is extremely amusing to drag to a karaoke bar when intoxicated.


GEMINI
Drinking style Geminis can drink without changing their behavior much-they're so naturally chatty and short-attention-spanned that it's just hard to tell sometimes.
They can amaze you by conversing with finesse and allusion, then doing something to belie an extremely advanced state of intoxication, like puking in your shoe. Geminis possess the magic ability to flirt successfully (and uninfuriatingly, which is very tricky) with several people at once.
They like to order different cocktails every round-repetition is boring-and may create a theme (like yellow drinks: beer, sauvignon blanc and limoncello) for their own amusement.


CANCER
Drinking style Cancer is a comfort drinker-and an extra wine with dinner or an after-work beer or six can be extra comforting, can't it, Cancer darling? Like fellow water signs Scorpio and Pisces, Crabs must guard against lushery.
Cancers are brilliant at ferreting out secret parties and insinuating themselves on VIP lists-and, in true Hollywood style, Cancers are never really drunk; instead, they get "tired and emotional" (read: weepy when lubricated). But there's nothing better than swapping stories (and spit) over a few bottles of inky red wine with your favorite Cancer.
Even your second-favorite Cancer will do. The sign also rules the flavor vanilla, and you'd be adored if you served up a vanilla vodka and soda.


LEO
Drinking style Leo likes to drink and dance-they're often fabulous dancers, and usually pretty good drinkers as well, losing their commanding dignity and turning kittenish.
Of course, they're quite aware they're darling-Leos will be Leos, after all. They generally know their limit, probably because they loathe losing self-control.
When they get over-refreshed, expect flirting to ensue-and perhaps not with the one what brung them. But Leo's not the type to break rules even when drunk, so just try to ignore it (try harder, Cancer) and expect a sheepish (and hung over) Lion to make it up to you the next day.


VIRGO
Drinking style Cerebral Virgos are compelled to impose order onto their bender. Their famously fussy quest for purity could lead to drinking less than other signs, sure-but it could also lead to drinking booze neat, to sucking down organic wine or just to brand loyalty. They rarely get fully shellacked-but, oh, when they do! Virgo's controlled by the intellect, but there's an unbridled beast lurking within, and they let it loose when walloped.
It's dead sexy (and surprisingly unsloppy).
As one Virgo friend used to declare, "I'm going to drink myself into a low level of intelligence tonight." A toast to the subgenius IQ!


LIBRA
Drinking style "I'm jusht a social drinker," slurs Libra, "it's jusht that I'm so damn social?" Libra loves nothing more than to party, mingle and relate to everyone.
Whether dipped in favor of Good Libra (with Insta-Friend device set to "on") or heavier on the Evil Libra side (they are little instigators when bored), the Scales can really work a room. Charming as they are, Libras are notoriously lacking in self-control however, which can get them into all sorts of trouble-including wearing their wobbly boots waaaay too early in the evening, flirting with their best friend's beau or even blacking out the night's events entirely. Oops!


SCORPIO
Drinking style Don't ever tell Scorpios they've had enough, for they'll smirk at you and quietly but intentionally keep tippling till they're hog-whimpering drunk, out of 100-proof spite. Scorpios like to drink and screw you if you have a problem with that. Most of them see the sauce as something to savor in itself, and not as a personality-altering tool-though if depressed, self-loathing Scorps seek total obliteration. But generally, they're fascinating drinking pals, brilliant conversationalists and dizzying flirts.
They also remember everything-especially what you did when you were blitzed. Only drink with a Scorpio who likes you.


SAGITTARIUS
In vino veritas-and, for Sagittarius, in booze blurtiness: When buttered, they'll spill all your secrets and many of their own.
Tactlessness aside, Sagittarius is just plain fun to drink with. This is a sign of serious partying (what else would you expect from the sign of Sinatra, Keith Richards, the Bush twins and Anna Nicole Smith?). They're the people who chat up everyone in the room, then persuade the entire crowd to travel somewhere else-like a nightclub, or a playground, or Cancun.
Good-natured hijinks are sure to ensue (including a high possibility of loopy groping; spontaneous Sag is a brilliant booty call).


CAPRICORN
Drinking style Capricorn is usually described as practical, steadfast, money-hungry and status-thirsty-no wonder they get left off the astrological cocktail-party list. But this is the sign of David Bowie and Annie Lennox, not to mention Elvis. Capricorn is the true rock star:
independent, powerful and seriously charismatic, not too eager to please. And if they make money being themselves, who are you to quibble?
But just like most rock stars, they're either totally on or totally off, and they generally need a little social lubricant to loosen up and enjoy the after party, especially if they can hook up with a cute groupie.


AQUARIUS
Drinking style Aquarius and drinking don't go together that well (except for water, that is). They have an innate tendency toward know-it-allism, and if they get an idea while sizzled, they're more stubborn than a stain or a stone. If they're throwing a party or organizing an outing, however, they're too preoccupied with their duties to get combative-and they make perfectly charming drunks in that case.
Fortunately, they're usually capital drink-nursers. They also make the best designated drivers (if you can get them before they start raising their wrist):
Aquarius is fascinated by drunk people and capable of holding interesting conversations with soused strangers while sober.


PISCES
Drinking style If you're a Pisces, you've probably already heard that you share a sign-and an addictive personality-with Liz Taylor, Liza Minelli and Kurt Cobain. Not only do Pisces like to lose themselves in the dreamy, out-there feeling that only hooch can give, but they build up a mighty tolerance fast.
Who needs an expensive date like that? On the other hand, they're fabulously enchanting partners, whether in conversation or in crime.
With the right Pisces, you can start out sharing a pitcher of margaritas and wind up in bed together for days. The phrase "addictive personality"
can be read two ways, you know.

richmond sometimes smells like cow shit.

i have a sixth sence to know one when other people are staring at me. i seam to get that feeling alot, and i look and someone is. Example, i had taken my laundry to the shed downstairs, and after coming out i saw on of the local cats, one that i had been trying to make freinds with for quite some time, however he is way to skittish. I was calling it, and trying the get his attentions in the silly ways humans talk to cats. When i felt someones eyes on my back, looking like a crazy cat man im sure, i look up at the balcony behind me and someguy is sitting in a chair having a smoke and twisting his head around to watch me. We talk about the local cats.

today it happened again, i turned around cause i knew someone was watching me and a co-worker was looking over at me from the 2nd floor. Then i relized almost always when i look up from my work for random subcouncious reasons, people are often watching me. Maybe im just paranoid. So i just wink at them, or make silly faces then go back to my work.

i like spending time in my room by my self way to much. I guess i just like the blue that much, its definitly more blue than outside. I wish i had more daylight in my life, it can't be healthy to spend less than half an hour outside when theres daylight. the rest of my life is dark. except for the weekend.

sometimes its foggy and dark and really creepy when i cut through an comercial park on my way to work. You can see the glow from each ligh, stretch out forever, dancing through the trees. i'll start taking my tripod and camera to work, leaving early so i can photography creepy comercial parks, with crappy little blue security cars, driven by bored teenagers. then i'll disapear through the trees. theres lots of cool shit around my work, specialy when its dark and all the creepy lights are on, and if its foggy its even better. Theres a wire type construction something or other supply place behind my work, they have all sorts of gigantic spools for wires and stuff stacked up all over the place. I so want one for my patio.

beep asleep time.

i stared deep into her eyes with a warm thank you, as she handed me my change and my groceries, then she laughed.

I climbed 3 peaks today, how many did you climb?

First Pump Peak

Trees dancing with snow

Second Pump Peak

Floating in white

Trees Dressed in white

Glowing Snow

The Third and final peak, MT. Seymour

Lunch Time!

Eric
Ever powerful, kindly : Norse


You are a visionary with courage and enthusiasm if a little hasty at times. Your ambitious nature can be satisfied when you apply wisdom, patience and self-discipline to your vitality and zest. You have wonderful way with words and may be drawn to the communications arena where there is the potential for great success. Your generous and warm nature attracts many friends and loved ones.


according to http://www.bostonuk.com/names/default.asp

I had my 3rd modeling gig, another photo shoot. This time in a bathtub, with the shower falling on me, it was cold at times as it couldn't be to hot because steam doesn't help taking good photos. I was naked, however most of the shots i was siting down in the tub, however she did start taking pictures of my cock when i was standing up. If i get a copy of any of the pics i'll be sure to post one up. Maybe this will launch my modeling career, or most likley just my soft porn career.

Drip drip drip.

Current modeling stats
Montreal: 1 fashion show, 1 photo shoot ( three different shoots for one project, one nude)
Vancouver: 1 Nude photo shoot.

last night i laid in bed and immagined all the radio frequencies and transmitions passing threw my head. All the bits and bytes bouncing around countless wi-fi bubbles, all the random conversations my brain does not pick up on their way to the cell tower, or back down to the cell. then theres the radio and tv signals shooting right through me. These invisible rays made me feel weird and uncomfortable and led me to wonder if the wireless revolution will be the end of us as we all become recievers for incoherent information.

Eric

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i've always said that when i die i want my remains rocketed into space to floot endlessly forever, well now my dream could be a reality. Beam me up scotty

http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2005/11/15/Arts/jamesdoohan_05115.html

I Bought the most exspensive pair of footwear i've ever bought today. Yes thats right, over 300$ after all said and done on a pair of hiking boots, but man they are feeling good, and they are a size bigger than the shoes i normaly get, go figure. Now i can stomp through puddles again without my feet geting wet! yay!

when i entered the bar and sat down, i got worried, i didn't know if i could handle this kind of punk rock show without drinking, i was very tempted but said no, im not giving up now. After having a large coke at the theater and then a coffee on the way to the bar, i figured more caffine is the only answer. so another coke it was, then i switched it up to OJ, then i got crazy and got another OJ but had sprite added for that fizzy funness. having fun virgin drinks is a must for us recovering alchoalics in a beer soaked bar.

The night just got crazy as the bar soaked up beer filled punks. THe first band got the energy soaring with high octane punk rock, and the energy level only increased. When knucklehead finaly took the stage the place exploded. All that could be seen was various body parts flying every directions, beer raining from the sky and soaking the floor and the crowd. Im not sure i've had more fun sober at a show ever before, I had a smile on my face the whole time as we all danced up a storm.

After the show ended i relized just how sober i was compared to just how drunk everyone eles was. people stoped making any sence to the sober ear and i just wanted that long walk in the rain home, alone.

Thank you knucklehead, you warmed my heart in my late teens in calgary, and again in my mid 20's in montreal.

Yours truely, smell hole.