Nate Meyer's Weblog

I used to play Lead guitar in a couple bands as I was growing up. It all lasted for about 10-12 years, and I loved it! It was really apart of my life. Well, things change and I stopped playing for a few years. During those years I really missed it, but continued on with my other interests. I sold all my electric gear, and bought a decent acoustic guitar, and would play it at home, once in a while.

Recently, I was invited to play Sunday mornings at church. I was a little scepticle at first, as I wasn’t used to leading with the rythym guitar at all. But the first practise went pretty well, as did the first Sunday morning. I’ve done it 3-4 times now, and LOVE it! Playing guitar in a band / worship team really allows me to improve my skills, and meet alot of new people. It really gives me something to look forward to throughout the week. It’s definitly something that I’m supposed to be doing, I can feel it!

Recently, I was borrowing an amp. The person I was borrowing it from, decided he wanted to sell it, as he wasn’t using it that much. Well, I needed an amp, and really liked the one I was borrowing, so I bought it from him.

I love it, the sound is so crisp, and clear, with tons of adjustment. The 10″, 80 Watt speaker is plently loud for what I need it for.

Only problem is.. now i’m back to lugging gear around. I guess it’s not as much gear as I had before.

On Saturday, I participated in Londons Clean and Green event. The idea is everyone picks a neighborhood, area, and goes around and picks up the garbage on the side of the road, etc. So, 9am, Saturday morning, I went to Summerside Church, with 50-60 other people, armed with garbage bags and gloves, and started picking up garbage in the neighborhood.

I cannot believe how much garbage I, alone, picked up. Within 45 minutes, and only 100-200 meters of road, I filled 3 full garbage bags of other peoples trash that they threw out the window of their car. It blows my mind how much garbage is out there. Lets just say the neighborhood looked a whole lot greener after we were done.

It feels good that I did my part!

Check out the below map. This is the main road we’re going to ride in May. Awesome!

Last year, I started religiously watching the Formula 1, Moto GP, and AMA racing series. I loved it, and can’t wait for the first races to start this year. I really enjoy picking your favorite racer, and following him through the season, calculating his points, etc, etc. It’s so exciting!

Here’s a recent photo of our family at this years Christmas. (We’re missing Matt!)

Just wanted to show a couple pictures of my new apartment.  There is no locked on the door, so whenever i’m over there to visit Heidi, i just walk right in.  I’ll add some more photos once i’m moved in.

Took Heidi’s dog for a walk @ Fingal Conservation Grounds. She was exhausted afterwards trying to keep up to the other dogs.

Finally! This has been the feature that i’ve wanted most from the blackberry, and have been waiting a year for it! Here’s a blurb from the Google Blog.

You asked for it, so here it is. We’re happy to announce that in the latest update to Google Sync for BlackBerry, we’ve added two-way contacts synchronization. This new functionality will enable you to sync your handheld’s built-in address book with your Gmail contacts. This all happens in the background and over the air, so your information is always up to date, no matter where you are or what you’re doing.

Was working away in the garage, and kept hearing this creaking in the ceiling, explored a little, and found this little guy.