Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Take The 2/4, Out The Door!!!

Hey Hey!!!

Sorry for the delay everyone!. So i'll try to do my best once again to recap on the last week or 2 haha.. so many things going on and if I dont get this done..it'll be worse in another 3 days hahaha.

First I would like to send out a HUGE THANK YOU to Cavendish Farms for their amazing support/donation!! Thanks Bob C.-"R Vance"!!!

I also need to send another HUGE THANK YOU out to the Chatham Lioness club for their amazing support/donation!!! ..Thanks again girlzzzzzzzzz!!! =)

Outside of that great stuff.. as you can see from the pictures.. I performed on saturday for "The 4th annual Miramichi pumpkin fling" ...GREAT time was had. I again need to thank Brian and Phil of Trinity Sounds Inc. "For all your sound and lighting needs" ..these guys donated about 5 hours of their time..and all the work/gear they provided.. what an amazing amount of support that was.. im not kidding!!!

Then of course I need to thank Paul of Salt Water Sounds for the local advertising that has been going on for me.. and also for being a great host/MC/supporter. Things with Paul are always too good to be true.. so another HUGE hello!!! and Thanks!!! goes out to Paul McGraw!!!

Lately things musicly have been on the side abit.. this week I rested because ive now built another setup/configuration for the drum kit. I spent about 15 hours doing saturdays show.. so now its scaled down from that empire haha. I'll be getting pics asap.

Im gonna take this chance to wish Gene'r a happy Bday!! ..it was the 28th and im a shit for being caught up in moments.. i'll explain later Gene.. but hope you're havin a blast bro!!! ..eh hem.. 30!!! =)

So the most current news for everyone can be 2 things.. #1.. Im now dating an amazing girl.. so I just wanna give her some effort here and thank her for tolerating my bullshit and seeing sincerity in me :) ...(Hi Chris..) . #2. TOMMOROW ..saturday the 30th.. Water St. Chatham.. High Noon (12) ..be there to see me perform for the ppl of Chatham during some heavy duty hoolahoop action.. BE THERE!!!

hahah so that can do it for now guys/gals.. im doing great.. things are amazing for me and I hope im not alone on that one ;)

Mike

Pumpkins & Donations are a GREAT combo!!! hahaa...










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Tuesday, September 19, 2006

He Bangs!!! He Bangs!!!

Hey Folks!!!

So im finally doing another entry haha.. im sorry to those who emailed.. but im just trying to get things together right now.

First I need to send a major THANK YOU out to the Chatham Lions club for their donation to me and my cause!!! Now I may not be sleeping on the street when I hit LA!!! hahah.. thanks guys!!!

Now to recap on some of the things that have been going on. Ive been really trying to get ready for the outdoor drum show im doing this coming Saturday.. the 23rd.. at the Chatham Waterfront Green..BE THERE. How dare you come here and call yourself a fan and not show up to see me play!!! =)

Outside of that.. ive been spending time working here and there. Im doing 8 hours a week for a friend of mine doing yard/housework.. and then yesterday I started helping another friend out with some work. Im pretty sore today tho haha.. we shovelled out some trenches to lay down plumbling pipe for a new house that my buddy Mark Crocker is building.. hopefully Mark is gonna stop by and read this ..so HEY MARK!!! haha

Ive been doin really well tho folks.. jammin,chillin,talkin as always.. things are great. So now im gonna go hop in the shower and then clean house for awhile.. see if my back dont feel better by this afternoon.. im also planning on taking some new pictures of my setup for everyone.. so stay tuned for those..

Carpe Diem!!!

Mike

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

YeeeeHaaaaaaawwww!!!
























Hey Everyone!!!

As you can see.. im surrounded by great friends!!! ..Yesterday was a blast haha. A friend of mine.. Buster Mullins.. hooked me up with the rad snakeskin lookin shitkicker hat you're seeing me sporting in these pictures from yesterday... I actually like it!!! Its the first time ive ever worn a cowboy hat... but im told it suits me.. what do ya's think?!?! COMMENTS!!!

Yesterday was a spoiled day for me forsure.. I was surrounded by friends all day. I got to hang out with great friends..but also made a few new ones!!! ..in the pics you're seeing.. Id like to introduce Emily and Paul.. who are business owners/operators on water st. They truly tolerate my noise!!! Also... I met Ang and her daughter Victoria..Hi Girlz!!! ..and also I met Tara! ..the hot little brunette you see on the right ...next to her is Becky.. who spoiled me yesterday by not only coming to see me play on Water St. ..but she also came and took us all to the Cove for hiking!! ..Thanks again Beckster!!! Great Times!!!

The day was just great start to finish.. and now its 7am and im about to try it all over again.. complete with cowboy hat hahah.. wish me luck!!! and stay tuned for more action!!!

Mike

Monday, September 11, 2006

Sunny Sundayzzzzz...









Hey folks,

So here are some pics from my sunny sunday!!! ..I hung out in town in the afternoon.. soakin up some sun with friends of mine around town. Then I met with Ellen and went hiking at the cove!!!

Lazy day off for me.. but it felt great to rest up!!! I think i'll be goin again today.. and maybe also hit the gym ..stay tuned and stay in touch!!!

Mike

Saturday, September 09, 2006

R&R All Around!!!

Rock'N'Roll / Rest'N'Relaxation is the them to this entry folks!!

So!,

This week has turned into a relief for me... I had great times.. and played ALOT. Just with friday alone I played 10-4:30 at sobeys.. then I came home to have supper and trained from 6-8:00..then 9:30-1am I jammed at Doolys with the boys..and thennnnnnnnnnnnnnn I worked 1:30-5am doing a janitorial shift. Now today topped it off with being up again at 10:30am and played 12-5 today.. went great tho!! Thanks to Joey and the staff at Sobeys for the GREAT support!!!

Friday I also went to Yvons Gym and confirmed my membership for 3!!! months!!! Thanks again Yvon! ..im goin in there Rocky style!!! haha..

Tonight I went for chinese with my buddy Ed over in Newcastle at the "house of wong" restaurant. They have great food.. I had a buffet hahaha :)

Tonight ive chosen to chill.. R&R baby ..and no not the whiskey :)

So thats it.. im alive and smashin hard as always.. stay tuned for more of the Mike Show hahah

Peaaaaaaace \m/

Mike

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Cheeeeeeze Pt 4!!!







OOoook Folks!!!

So as you can see I spent the weekend in Halifax!! ..unfortunately the pictures are only of Saturdays nights events.. Friday was a blast aswell.. but no pics :( ..ahhhh well.. cant win em all!!!

Sorry I havent been posting much.. but honestly.. life is consuming.

So I would like to take this chance to thank Bruce for the drive!! Brent for the hospitality!! Mac for having us over!! Ali,Troy,Graham for hosting such a GREAT party!! and lastly..Holly for the lovely Drama :P hahah jus teasin!!! ..also.. I met some great ppl this weekend.. so I hope they love the pics ive put up =)

Ive been home in miramichi for a couple days now.. been doing well.. but I sure miss halifax and the ppl in it :(

So Halifax..this shout goes out to you!!! \m/

Right now im working on chops for the upcoming clinics im doing.. i'll need to really get on the ball with this if im gonna leave a good impression. Outside of that.. I start going to Yvons Gym this week.. wish me luck!! ..and stay well everyone!!

Mike

Cheeeeeze Pt 3!!!