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Parade and BBQ Bar Harbor style

We were in the Bar Harbor parade this morning throwing candy to the crowd. That was a bit crazy. We were behind guys in tiny nascar cars and in front of some candidate’s truck. There were clowns bopping up and down alongside us, but they were more like old creepy men in clown make-up (howContinue reading “Parade and BBQ Bar Harbor style”

Posted bybradfortierJuly 4, 2006Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Parade and BBQ Bar Harbor style

Bar Harbor Diaries 7/2

Hello Ellsworth Maine. After 21 hours of commuting between planes and buses, I arrived at ImprovAcadia (15 Cottage St., Bar Harbor Maine). I walked into the theater and was greeted by their wonderful high-school intern, Deckland. He’s a great kid who’s taller than I am. I watched a show and a half and participated aContinue reading “Bar Harbor Diaries 7/2”

Posted bybradfortierJuly 2, 2006Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Bar Harbor Diaries 7/2

Stranger in a strange land

I’m sitting in the wi-fi hotspot at the PDX airport. Kento dropped me off early so that he could bid me a loving farewell. That was damn hard….ah love. The good news for me is that Maine has one of the coolest climates in the lower 48, and I loves the cool weather. However, I’llContinue reading “Stranger in a strange land”

Posted bybradfortierJune 30, 2006Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Stranger in a strange land

Off to Maine

Flying off to Maine tomorrow. Here goes the long haul away from PDX. This is the longest I’ve been away from portland since I moved here in 95. I’m excited for the experience, but I’m sad to be away from my honey. Thank goodness for webcams 🙂

Posted bybradfortierJune 29, 2006Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Off to Maine

Ganza Diary day 4

We were bused out to Karen’s house outside of Edmonton for a BBQ. I had a lot fo good food, and we spent a lot of time bouncing on a trampoline. That rocked. Some of the other participants arrived later today (Slovenes and a Belgian). There are yet more people to arrive over the nextContinue reading “Ganza Diary day 4”

Posted bybradfortierJune 19, 2006Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Ganza Diary day 4

Ganza Diary day 3

Got up to find a wireless connection. Found and internet cafe instead with a laptop port. I’m going to see the kids show in a little bit. Improv mixed with puppets and some set roles. I’m going to get into the one next week and try to realize my dream of doing a puppet performance.Continue reading “Ganza Diary day 3”

Posted bybradfortierJune 17, 2006Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Ganza Diary day 3

On the Road

I finally made it to a computer that has a high speed connection. I’m still hunting for a free wireless network. I’m working with Lee White form the Crumbs in Winnepeg and Kurt from a group in Toronto, and I’m really happy to be working with them. We had some great scenes, and the festivalContinue reading “On the Road”

Posted bybradfortierJune 16, 2006Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on On the Road

Getaway

I had a great time in Seaside with Kento. We weathered hanging out for over 24 hours together well. I got seranaded with the flute and introduced to time crisis. Fucking awesome. Now to finish this damn paper. I will prevail.

Posted bybradfortierJune 12, 2006Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on Getaway

Manic Panic

I’m a loser who can’t focus and complete my homework. I’ve procrastinated myself into a corner. Now I must fight my way to the end of the term. I can’t wait to finish, but it’s a mixed blessing. I’m falling in love and losing a friend. It burns me that all of this is happeningContinue reading “Manic Panic”

Posted bybradfortierJune 5, 2006Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Manic Panic

End of an era

We had the last show of the original cast of funnyBusiness last night. My friend Nate is leaving for Rochester NY in July while I’m gone. I’m a bit sad about it. Nate has been a great friend and confidant to me for over 8 years. We’ve shared a brain and a sense of humorContinue reading “End of an era”

Posted bybradfortierJune 4, 2006Posted inUncategorizedTags:this too shall passLeave a comment on End of an era

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