This interview was made as a high school project in the 90’s with my late grandfather. It makes me smile every time I listen to it. “Mostly we made things… Kids carving a wooden propeller out of a nice wooden plank” I’m so glad that my history teacher in high school made me do this, I have my grandfather on tape. Great memories.
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10 myths from usage-based billing supporters
Definitely worth a read. Some good points here on internet billing in Canada. My aircard bill from Bell last month was $270.00. Ouch.
10 myths from usage-based billing supporters.
CC.
“Saskatchewan” The Movie (1954). It’s Old School.
Saskatchewan Movie
Where oh where is this movie? I have to find it, watch it, and comment on how bad and/or good it is. Have you seen it Julie?
EDIT – Some of the comments on IMDB ARE PRICELESS….. check it out at
This is from someone who was actually on the set during shooting of “Saskatchewan” in the comment section on IMDB. I have not edited this any way.
Sasketchewan, 16 January 2006
Author: ddroesch from United States
I was there on location for this film and it was filmed mostly in Alberta in the vicinity of Lake Louise and Banff. It rained a lot during the filming and a lot had to be redone at the studio. I was an extra and mostly rode horses and was a dead man in several scenes. As a kid it was a great experience.
Alan Ladd was wonderful as was Carrol, Shelly and Raoul. They fed us well and we stayed in small out buildings, like motel buildings, near the Banff Springs Hotel.
I had to leave early to do a film with Jeff Chandler and I had a commitment at the Pasadena Playhouse at that time also. My last theatre work was in 1960 when I had to give up show business for health reasons — I needed to eat!
Hope this clears up the question of where it was filmed.
Don Alan (Droesch)
Take it Easy,
CC
Typewriter TAG… Another TAG
Typewriter Tag - The Story of Stinkeye Page 1
If you want to add to the story, feel free to. Littleone and I are waiting
Music Theory
Typewriter TAG Inspiration. Round 2.
H.A.F.
Round Two.
Will Byterman beat Julie to the next TAG? I’d like to know what kind of journey you are going to take finding a typewriter Byterman! Take lots of pictures!
Take Care,
CC.
Typewriter Tag… This is for Byterman and Julie!
Thank you both for writing on the old/new blog! I’ve got a challenge for you both and anyone else that wants to join. It’s called Typewriter TAG. Rules are below, forgive me for the grammar…
Typewriters!
Perspective on Usage Based Billing in Canada… From Reddit.com
I may start to sound like a broken record on this UBB thing, but I think it’s important in Canada. The internet is a luxury, I realize that. What I do have a concern with is with price gouging by any form of business when it is not necessary. Oh wait, price gouging is never necessary. So here is something interesting to get your brains going.
I just came across this on Reddit (I discovered Reddit about a month ago…Sigh.) The idea that this may be a cheaper alternative is starting to make me think that UBB could get this bad.
Reddit post from a concerned Canadian. Click to see the comments generating from this photo on Reddit!
Internet Usage Based Billing In Canada. My Thoughts. Yours?
Stop Usage Based Billing in Canada
Okay, here is my rant about what the CRTC approved about Usage Based Billing (UBB).
I’m living in rural Alberta with no highspeed options aside from an aircard or satellite. Which, by the way, are expensive and not very reliable from my experiences.
Here’s the CRTC post regarding usage based billing. Telecom Decision CRTC 2011-44t
Usage Based Billing is what I anticipated years ago, yet I’m still upset about it. The reason I’m upset is that I love the internet and its capabilities. (Helping people to be be informed of civil unrest, wartime atrocities, corrupt politicians, Youtube, or watching funny videos on failblog.org)
Uploading pics and videos of me and my friends having fun together, whether to share with them or anyone on this lovely planet is WAY MORE gratifying than waiting for a new show to air on TV. It doesn’t seem to connect me to my friends as much.
I wonder what this guy would think about UBB if he were alive today…
Alexander Graham Bell Phoning the CRTC to say "Usage Based Billing Blows!"
I like television shows and movies, don’t get me wrong, they make me smile every day and the people that work in the film industry work hard to bring us quality programming (aside from the annoying ads…)
The biggest reason I’m upset is that why do we now have to pay extra to connect with my family and friends, just because the communication infrastructure here in Canada can’t possible cope with the current demands… The fact that the big ISP’s spearheaded this is making me think of sending the CRTC a written letter to complain… It’s going to be on a typewriter or even handwritten. I figured I would “Do Them A Kindness” and save them a couple of bucks on bandwidth… Maybe I’ll get a response, maybe not. Thoughts?
CC.
Here’s a link for a few blogs against UBB, haven’t read a lot of it, at least we’re starting to blog about it.
Online petition to stop UBB in Canada
Stop Usage Based Billing In Canada – A WordPress Site
Blogspot is off…. WordPress is ON!
It’s Official… I’ve switched to WordPress… More features and widgets. Sorry Google.
Just so you’re not worried, all of my blogspot.com posts are there as well. 
Happy Blogging Trolls.
Conquestcommando & Friends 