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Notes from a Garage

Times' editor and publisher John Gardiner entertains and informs in Notes From a Garage.

The house at 436 6th Avenue; hipiefest 2010; and my grandson Isaac…..

Watched my old bunk bed get loaded in a van and drive off up 6th Avenue on Saturday morning – the one with my initials carved into the end. My parents had their big yard sale as they continue to downsize in preparation for the move to the new condo – which is happening in mid October. At that point, the old family homestead at 436 6th Avenue will cease to be part of Gardiner family history – a history that stretches back some 50 years when my Dad sold the house at Marl Lakes and we moved to Hanover. I was about nine.

Original music by Rick Flewelling.

Podcast Archives

The house at 436 6th Avenue; hipiefest 2010; and my grandson Isaac…..: Tue, Sep 7, 2010
A couple of quality guys; where government should go; and the end of the world: Tue, Aug 31, 2010
A couple of quality guys; where government should go; and the end of the world: Tue, Aug 31, 2010
The Essay on Civil Disobedience; a plethora of crime; and more criminal activity….: Tue, Aug 24, 2010
Thinking you’ve got choices; Ontario the Bad; and the Battle of the Blues Bands…..: Tue, Aug 17, 2010
Organized crime at the government level; the Kitchener Blues Festival; and what’s art…..: Tue, Aug 10, 2010
Two great notes; bottled water; and rockin’ in Chatham-Kent!!!!!: Tue, Aug 3, 2010
Skyping with the grandkids; living in a material world; and the big contest!!!: Tue, Jul 27, 2010
Workers of the world unite; seeing Stratford in Chatham-Kent; and unhappy voters: Tue, Jul 20, 2010
A stupid economic system; what old hippies talk about; and playing at Ribfest….: Tue, Jul 13, 2010
My trip north; on being too connected; and the G20…..: Tue, Jul 6, 2010
Maybe I’m an anarchist; Mr. McGuinty’s legacy; and heading north…….: Tue, Jun 29, 2010
Universal consciousness; end of days; and playing my guitar…..: Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Universal consciousness; end of days; and playing my guitar…..: Tue, Jun 22, 2010
Running for office; creating positive vibes…..; and hewing to the line….: Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Ranting about the media; and the politicians; and the pool pump!!!!!: Tue, Jun 8, 2010
More than a little yogurt; a less than crowded bus service; and the Capitol lineup……: Tue, Jun 1, 2010
On sexualizing ourselves; a fairly stupid situation….; the road to recovery: Tue, May 25, 2010
Why I’ve been lying low; and warp drive……: Tue, May 18, 2010
A lock for the NDP; a little controversy; and wondering about life…..: Tue, May 11, 2010
Just tell me what it costs; cultural activity in East Kent; and being pampered…..: Tue, May 4, 2010
Time for a Big Bang; the old band days; and the life of a dinosaur……: Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Time for a Big Bang; the old band days; and the life of a dinosaur……: Tue, Apr 27, 2010
Remembering Pappa; the miracle of life; and the way we feel…..: Tue, Apr 20, 2010
Hey…Hey…Hey…it’s Fat Albert; a lucky fellow; and being great!: Tue, Apr 13, 2010
The family homestead; the prophet of doom; and getting civilized: Tue, Apr 6, 2010
A few words about Wallaceburg…….: Tue, Mar 30, 2010
A bit of a reunion; conservative maniacs; and frozen fish: Tue, Mar 23, 2010
Holes in my life; taking ourselves too seriously; and developing a plan…..: Tue, Mar 16, 2010
Thinking about Tony……: Tue, Mar 9, 2010
Changing my tune; the UFO explained; and fun with cktimes…….: Tue, Mar 2, 2010
Government advertising; close encounters; and making the right choice….: Tue, Feb 23, 2010
Spaceship Earth; trying not to rain on the parade; and my basement “man cave”: Tue, Feb 16, 2010
Pride in the Glasstown; some interesting TV; and another ginormous blockbuster…..: Tue, Feb 9, 2010
Remembering service; some strange surgery; and having grandchildren…..: Tue, Feb 2, 2010
The Sixties debate; Doing what’s fair; and raining on the Olympic parade…..: Tue, Jan 26, 2010
Digging deep for Haiti; All day Kindergarten; and a little dumbing down…..: Tue, Jan 19, 2010
Dangerous bike lanes; learning to skate; and dumb, dumb, dumb…..: Tue, Jan 12, 2010
Living science fiction; Court of the Crimson King; and Bell Canada….: Tue, Jan 5, 2010
Arbitration rubbish; the Senate lottery; and road hockey at Christmas…..: Tue, Dec 22, 2009
My winter boots; the trouble with global warming; and say hello to the HST: Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Back from the edge; memories of Sam; and remembering others……: Tue, Dec 8, 2009
Making us pay; the end of a tradition; and trading our way to oblivion: Tue, Dec 1, 2009
Making us pay; the end of a tradition; and trading our way to oblivion: Tue, Dec 1, 2009
Lots of local talent; what I was really saying; and remembering Janis…..: Tue, Nov 24, 2009
Wanton stupidity at Queen’s Park; doing the math; and making people feel better: Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Worrying about the flu; false advertising; and Professor William Christian…..: Tue, Nov 10, 2009
H1N1 fiasco; an unsustainable system; and the lack of sports in my life…..: Tue, Nov 3, 2009
What’s wrong with local TV; welcoming a new radio station; and on needing warp drive: Tue, Oct 27, 2009
Humanizing Harper; waiting for Karl Marx; and power to the people…..: Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Awarding the “peace” prize; playing cribbage; and my old friend Dwight….: Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Wanting my share; checking my makeup; and Larry Towell…..: Tue, Oct 6, 2009
Letting government ruin your life, government propaganda and bad negotiating…: Tue, Sep 29, 2009
Struggling with technology, Big Brother is watching, Archie Dempster’s party and a couple of gigs…..: Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Struggling with technology, Big Brother is watching, Archie Dempster’s party and a couple of gigs…..: Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Planned obselesence, my little sister and boys’ weekend at Sauble Beach…..: Tue, Sep 15, 2009
Computer problems, Lord of the Rings, too much democracyand political posturing: Tue, Sep 8, 2009
To the stars and beyond; one big arts and music festival and more positive vibes.....: Tue, Sep 1, 2009
Keeping the children safe, ranting and raving and justifiable homocide........: Tue, Aug 25, 2009
The fading Sixties; my favourite 1960's experience; and where to from here.....: Tue, Aug 18, 2009
On being nostalgic, doom and gloom, rainy Saturday and hope for the future.....: Tue, Aug 11, 2009
Hardwiring young brains, inventing something useful and a plan for the ages.....: Tue, Aug 4, 2009
Back to the Sixties, back where it all began and wondering if I should be worried....: Tue, Jul 28, 2009
Right under our noses, consultant heaven and working for a living.....: Tue, Jul 21, 2009
iPod heaven, West Side Story and the world of haute couture......: Tue, Jul 14, 2009
The King of Pop, may the fates be with you and some big holes in my life.....: Tue, Jul 7, 2009
Just a whole lot of bad news....No, Pepsi is not okay and the trouble with technology,,,,,: Tue, Jun 30, 2009
The Woodstock Arts and Music Festival, the shrinking planet and time with the kids....: Tue, Jun 23, 2009
Giving quiet thanks, frustrated and bitter and spinning out of control.....: Tue, Jun 16, 2009
One for the Mann Files, legendary bluesman and recreating the Glasstown: Tue, Jun 9, 2009
How low will we go? the miracle of life; NHL hockey.....and the passing of a dear friend....: Tue, Jun 2, 2009
Senseless death......sore hands and old junk......: Tue, May 26, 2009
On having a non pregnancy, Cultural Crawl in Wallaceburg and mosaic or melting pot....: Tue, May 19, 2009
The Decade of Love; Made in America, some criminal behaviour and staying home.......: Tue, May 12, 2009
Just how morally depraved?; what is smart business? and mixed emotions.....: Tue, May 5, 2009
Here I go again, Save Our Sydenham and the Sunshine Club......: Tue, Apr 28, 2009
Here I go again, Save Our Sydenham and the Sunshine Club......: Tue, Apr 28, 2009
My outing with Isaac, tribute to a good friend and ordering Stratford tickets......: Tue, Apr 21, 2009
A little darkness, the technological fix and the family home at 436, 6th Avenue: Tue, Apr 14, 2009
Passion and energy, sleeping in and more nostalgia.........: Tue, Apr 7, 2009
It just could happen, a few words about the Capitol, good vibrations and getting old........: Tue, Mar 31, 2009
What's wrong with the CBC and what';s wrong with planned obselesence.....: Tue, Mar 24, 2009
PLaying my guitar and when it enough too much.....: Tue, Mar 17, 2009
The art of podcasting, watch out for Chaos, the Afghan war and some other neat stuff.....: Tue, Mar 10, 2009
Smaller communities, economic meltdown and so much more.....: Tue, Mar 3, 2009