Introducing the People Inside the Stories
Spinning on a Barstool and Spun
are more than just the story of a dream and a con artist. Woven within the book are the fibers that make the stories—the people...
Welcome to Corky's Pub
When my daughter Taylor and I were working on the glasses for the cover of Spinning on a Barstool
She tucked in real graffiti from the back wall on Corky's pub.
On the right hand side is the graffiti face. On the left side we made a rat—sitting on a barstool drinking a beer :D
Meet our Tina. The real Tina. The good Tina
We have worked together for 16 years.
Amy is Tina's story, and it can be found in
Spinning on a Barstool
Meet Nikki, she is enjoying a drink with our Tina.
Nikki is also in Spinning on a Barstool
Nikki now works for Cam Tran in Chilliwack and is the fire that has ignited their involvement with our Tip Tuesdays in November at Corky's—donating thousands of dollars for gym strip, toiletries and shoes (among other things) at the Secondary School we are working with.
The story of Tip Tuesdays can be found in SPUN
more information on Tip Tuesdays in November can be found here
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Meet some of the Chilli Bowl Regulars
Daily visitors that sit at The Bone
The Patio—Corky's Pub
Trish and John have been our close friends from the time we were left with the mess after the fire, they have hammered, moved, hauled, lifted, and lent us their equipment. I met them in Corky's
Trish's story is in SPUN
No Joker in the Game
Meet Earl
Earl is a permanent fixture in Corky's Pub. He plays a leading role in both
Spinning on a Barstool and SPUN
Meet Jacquie. Jacquie was Daryl's girlfriend. Her stories are in both
Spinning on a Barstool and SPUN
Meet Phil—His story is in
Spinning on a Barstool
Phil
Some pub regulars are regulars for life. Meet Gary. Taylor and I happened to be in Ireland, we happened to have some time to hope on the dart for a dinner with him in Sandy Cove. Gary's story is in SPUN
10 Grandchildren. 3 Glasses of Wine...
Around the bar in Corky's Pub—Big Doug is on the far right. Carl commissioned him to put up the plaques
(which I later moved to the wall, this story is is SPUN)
Once upon a time the car parked here was a black
Hell Cat
The story is in SPUN
IYKYK
Little Doug—the wittiest, worst janitor the pub ever had—but he was the best person to know!
Carl
Carl starred in both books. He was incredibly proud to introduce me to his family.
Tina's favorite photo—Carl in Disney ears.
Below and behind this photo taken by Jenna Hauck for the Chilliwack Progress news article are our Chilli Bowl Regulars.
The Bone—where the barstool holds the human soul
My sister, and biggest supporter in life—Ann. She brought the celebration when I forgot how. This story is in SPUN
My sisters Kim and Ann, my great niece, Sapphire, Myself, and Mum at a book talk for Spinning on a Barstool at her senior center
Ol' Bean can be found inside SPUN
As I was scrolling through my phone for photos I found this. I just had to include it. James had the best red shoes and a desperate crush on Sam. He asked me to share this photo with her the next time I saw her.
Oh. My. Heart.
Sam's story is in SPUN