tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post8936264580206390152..comments2023-08-25T18:09:09.834-07:00Comments on Wrote By Rote: Kamloops, British ColumbiaArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-78342247772033017462012-04-14T10:28:14.999-07:002012-04-14T10:28:14.999-07:00DG -- Vancouver will be the subject of my V post. ...DG -- Vancouver will be the subject of my V post. When one is breaking the law, they should especially be careful.<br /><br />Mary -- Jim was indeed a colorful character, but I also found him surprisingly reserved--that's why I always thought he had things to hide.<br /><br />Linda -- I'd love to know your stories about Kamloops.<br /><br />Pauline -- Some of those old-timers were an interesting breed--conforming to society while living on the edge.<br /><br />Hilary - I like Canada a lot.<br /><br />Alison -- Countries should protect the jobs for their citizens. It only makes sense.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-87538171852234981942012-04-14T09:29:25.597-07:002012-04-14T09:29:25.597-07:00One good thing about Canada is they do protect as ...One good thing about Canada is they do protect as many jobs as they can for Canadians - though the U.S. film industry has always walked all over Cndn talent leaving little opportunity for Cndns to get leading roles, or even supporting roles in film - though the technical people have always been able to get good gig, actors have traditionally been stuck with non-speaking background (extra) and bit parts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-5881861273145118482012-04-14T00:36:05.802-07:002012-04-14T00:36:05.802-07:00Hi Lee - you've some experiences with this tro...Hi Lee - you've some experiences with this troupe of yours .. fascinating .. my mother and I went through Kamloops on our way over to VI to see her cousin .. loved Canada.<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-72302607760768362302012-04-12T23:50:07.645-07:002012-04-12T23:50:07.645-07:00What a great story about a real character. There ...What a great story about a real character. There don't seem to be many like that around these days, do there? Seems to me your memoirs would make a terrific read.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-75449264691262257492012-04-12T20:12:35.063-07:002012-04-12T20:12:35.063-07:00Loved this post! I lived in Kamloops for thirty ye...Loved this post! I lived in Kamloops for thirty years before moving to the Pacific Northwest where we live now!Linda Hoyehttp://www.lindahoye.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-90763528315814877042012-04-12T19:55:28.970-07:002012-04-12T19:55:28.970-07:00That was an interesting story. Really. He sounds l...That was an interesting story. Really. He sounds like a character, and it certainly added drama to your performing days. I might have had a hard time not giggling at the courtroom garb.<br /><br /><a href="http://maryaalgaard.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a>Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-8267052006018492122012-04-12T18:18:47.052-07:002012-04-12T18:18:47.052-07:00Vancouver BC is my neighborhood, Lee. I prefer th...Vancouver BC is my neighborhood, Lee. I prefer the coast.<br /><br />Kamloops is at the northern tip of the Great Sonoran Desert, it IS like the southwestern US; we had cowboys up here. Rodeos, too. <br /><br />Unfortunate for your promoter, but one should always be cautious when in an unknown place, especially if it's a small town.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-23316931260912801522012-04-12T16:22:43.727-07:002012-04-12T16:22:43.727-07:00Yvonne -- Thanks for visiting all of my blog posts...Yvonne -- Thanks for visiting all of my blog posts!<br /><br />Sally -- I'm glad you stopped by to share my memories with me.<br /><br />Peaches -- I try to see some humor in most situations.<br /><br />Jenn -- Kamloops is not all that bad if you aren't breaking the law.<br /><br />Edi -- The more I write these memories, the more I think about writing a memoir. That's one of the reasons I started this blog.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-9456833922235597952012-04-12T15:23:38.060-07:002012-04-12T15:23:38.060-07:00Did you ever think about to write your memoirs.
E...Did you ever think about to write your memoirs. <br />Every new post reveals something new. Amazing!ediFanoBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129248787624088717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-73736727099442483462012-04-12T14:24:48.871-07:002012-04-12T14:24:48.871-07:00Never heard of Kamloops, but I don't think I&#...Never heard of Kamloops, but I don't think I'd go back either. After this post, I think I can live without a trip to Kamloops.<br /><br /><a href="http://j-scribbles.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ScribblesFromJenn</a> <br />Happy A to Z-ing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419944234795666194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-3322273834722638972012-04-12T05:37:10.675-07:002012-04-12T05:37:10.675-07:00Good story about the place and you made it funny t...Good story about the place and you made it funny too.Peaches Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406881743264774589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-22591609108306079962012-04-12T04:12:23.583-07:002012-04-12T04:12:23.583-07:00It's so great to be able to share your memorie...It's so great to be able to share your memories and the places you've been. Thank you.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090018804016223955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-4628324920233607462012-04-12T03:03:24.424-07:002012-04-12T03:03:24.424-07:00A wonderful write Lee and so interesting and educa...A wonderful write Lee and so interesting and educational to read.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.com