Torwin's Doghouse

Sold my Motorcycle!

2010-01-06T05:59:43Z

Well, it's done, as of yesterday, I no longer own the machine that nearly cost me my left leg. I managed to get a bunch for it, not monetarily as such but received the below list, hehe

-Brand New Blackberry Storm Smart Touch Phone-Valued at $699.00 without a contract ($499.00 w/3yr)
-Brand New Ipod Shuffle (Still in Box)
-HP iPaq PDA
-XM Satellite Radio System
-$100.00 Gift Card for Future Shop (Canadian Version of Bestbuy)
-$150.00 Cash-Canadian

Now, to put this into perspective for you this motorcycle has been in destroyed condition since Jan. 20 2006. When I moved it over to the Mainland from my Fathers shop on Vancouver Island. My Roommate "Ruggs" and I completely disassembled it, Right down to the frame, small enough parts to throw in the back of the furvan. We had intended to rebuild it, but having the bike around again just dredged up old painful memories and the occasional nightmare of the moments leading up to the wreck that changed my life.

So, all in all I'm quite happy about the trade, I'll probably sell off the PDA, XM Radio and iPod, just for some extra cash, god knows I need it, lol. Which brings me to another point. Jessie T. Wolf and I won't be attending FC this year. One of our pups needed $700.00 worth of Surgury, adding to the $1000.00 tab we already had at the clinic. That and the Furvan needed $860.00 worth of repair after it froze solid in the snow. But, since I don't have my new suit yet, somehow it doesn't feel as painful, call me crazy. So I'm sorry to everyone we'll miss there and I hope to see you soon regardless!

Cheers
~Tor~

P.S. This is what the bike looked like just after the accident, it's now in pieces small enough to fit in boxes, lol

My Dog is Dead.

2009-11-18T08:04:50Z

I have just learned that my dog has died. It hurts like hell. Most people would say whatever to such a thing, and hey, that's what I'd even normally do, I have a fairly carefree/Hakuna Matata attitude. But this feels different, I grew up with this dog, he's been my friend and companion for the better part of my life. So, here I sit in some sort of daze, I figure I should talk about this, to avoid slipping slowly into madness. So, here we are...

I rescued him from the SPCA when I was very young. He had been left abandoned, tied to the back of a porch in the middle of a canadian winter it was -30 when they picked him up. The family had moved away, leaving him to die. He was missing one of his legs. The SPCA was calling him "Pirate" while he was there. No one had adopted him due to his disability. I thought he was awesome and unique, we even connected from the start. I renamed him "Brody"

I feel the need to impress the importance of this dog to my very being. It was because of the connection to this dog, that I even became a furry, and am a border collie. It was THIS dog that I felt so strongly connected to. I spent all of my time with this dog. Most Furries have their fursonas but don't connect with the actual animal in the same way. It can be a bit tricky hanging out with a Wolf or Fox I suppose. This is just a guess though, If you've had the opportunity to hang out with your animal equivalent, bravo.

Just before I moved here from Vancouver Island, my grandfathers dog died, a Golden Lab named Ben. So, knowing I was moving and being unsure about animal housing in Vancouver, I decided to let my Grandfather take Brody in his time of loss. It was hard enough being away from Brody, I haven't seen my Dog in four months, and now he is dead. I'm told he was bright eyed and shiny coated right to the end.

....so much pain, I've never dealt with this before. My only consolation is in my 6 month old Border Collie Pup, Tobias (Toby) whom I named after Brody. Think I might go be with him for a bit actually, the screen is blurring up.

Rest in Peace mate', you'll always be my companion and brother. I'll miss you more than anything.

here's my last picture of Brody,

The End of the Doghouse!

2009-10-28T02:05:46Z

That's right! We're moving out! The Landlord has decided to sell the house, and that said, I need to point out that we have NEVER had an incident of drama! Not once! We're all as happy as we ever were! We don't want you to worry, we've got a place lined up!. That being said, we have the doghouse till the end of November. So, we propose a party..of epic proportions possibly the biggest Furmeet this province has ever seen! Invites are sent out to all groups, and even to the U.S.

We formally request that the Nov. Furmeet be hosted at the Doghouse, Since we hosted when we first moved in, it seems only fitting!

More info to come!

~Torwin Collie~
(The Doghouse)

Just Recieved This!, I auditioned for a part back in March and finally got comfirmation!!

2009-09-11T17:04:26Z

Craig Bunn:

We are very pleased to inform you that you have been selected to be a Volunteer Performer in the Closing Ceremony of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Ceremony:	Closing Ceremony
Role:	Cultural Segment Performer
Approximate first rehearsal date:	November 22

The cultural segment of the ceremony will celebrate the landscape, heritage, culture and people of Vancouver and Canada. You will perform in a particular section of the cultural segment and details of your role will be provided at your orientation or first rehearsal.

Please click on this link by Thursday, September 17 to let us know whether you are still available and interested in joining our cast for this exciting event. Use the following information to accept or decline your offer:

Audition Number:	V1101
Offer Code:	41B97

If you accept, in a few weeks we will be contacting you with more information about orientation and rehearsals. Please note that rehearsal schedules will not be available until late October and the first rehearsal date given above may change.

Also online you will find an updated version of the Olympic Ceremonies Volunteer Cast Commitment and Terms. Please review this document as a reminder of the time and confidentiality commitments expected of all Volunteer Performers.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for pledging your time and energy to this amazing project, and for the personal sacrifice and many hours of rehearsal that will be required to make the Ceremonies exciting and memorable. This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to share the exceptional talent, spirit and energy of Vancouver and Canada with the rest of the world.

We look forward to seeing you in the very near future. As always, you can contact us by e-mail or phone our Cast Hotline at 778-331-3300. In the meantime, you have our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for a rewarding and unforgettable Olympic experience.

The Ceremonies Cast Team

WHOO!! Performing for the Country!, I've done theater for years, but have never performed for an audience of this size and scale!

The Rebuild Begins Tomorrow-My Ninja

2009-07-26T21:42:29Z

In January of 2006, I was in a motorcycle accident that destroyed my left leg from the knee down, resulting in a fully replaced shiny titanium bone! (Whoo!). But, enough about me!, even as I lay there on the pavement, broken and bleeding. I demanded to know how my bike was, lol. This machine meant more to me than most people at that point in my life, I had literally built it out of 3 bikes and had put a considerable amount of money into it, (It was painted the week before too! >_<) So, up until now, the wreck has been sitting in my fathers garage on Vancouver Island. He recently bought another Porsche (my family has a thing for them) and needs the shop room. So, the remains of my bike are coming over tomorrow (Mon) and I'm going to start rebuilding it, at considerable expense, it still means quite a bit to me, I'm very bonded to it, even if I've learned the value of friends over machines, lol. Here are some recent photo's of what is left of it, hehe, I can't seem to find any pics before the accident, which sucks because the paintjob was sexy. lol

Enjoy

~Tor~

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http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h.....rwinsNinja.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h.....winsNinja2.jpg

Wish me luck!

2009-07-25T17:46:51Z

A film production company has expressed interest in me for a supporting role in their movie "Chesters Quest". Of course they contact me on Friday and want me in to audition the next day (Today). Dunno why I said yes, but I did and received a chunk of the script shortly after. Hoo-rah, lol. I haven't even told my agent yet, probably should get around to that, hehe

Wish me luck!

Cheers
~Tor~

Celebrity Collage by MyHeritage

2009-06-17T03:08:20Z

MyHeritage: Family trees - Genealogy - Celebrities - Collage - Morph

Big News!

2009-05-26T05:56:21Z

Landed my first part as an extra today!, a full 3 days of shooting from the 28th to the 30th in a new movie starring Pierce Brosman, Sean Bean, Uma Thurman and a few others i don't recognize. The pay is good and there's free food!!. I need to thank <lj user=laceaurora> for all of his help in getting my performance resume and headshot taken, as well as getting my footpaw in the door by recommending me to an agent, who promply took me on!. I've officially left the automotive business for good, i'm sick of having my work reliant on the economy, as some of you know I recently left my Job at Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep, "Jumping ship" if you will. So, my entire toolset is sitting in my garage and I certainly won't let them go to misuse, so I'll be pulling wrenches out of my own shop for furs that need mechanical help "Grease Dogz Auto" will offer it's services for little or nothing depending on the repair, It won't be just me either, "Ruggz" one of the other residents of the Dog House is an Import Specialist, where as I stick to Domestics myself, so we make a pretty good team. I was pricing out a new car today, I've been wanting a Mini Cooper "S" for years and priced out the 09', at $38,000, I decided to go with a pre-owned 2003 "S" model that had the Sport package and all of the other options (mmm butt-warmers....) for about $17,000. So we'll see how much cash I can rake in to start making the payments, I haven't got it yet, but it's the one I'll get for sure. I also signed on with a Temp Labour agency to pull in some extra cash inbetween my performance work. I officially paid off half of my new collie suit!, for those that don't know, i've hired Scribblefox to make my new border collie fursuit...so excited! I'll post a link to my online acting profile for those who are interested in having a laugh at my expense, and mebbe even a link to my fursuit reference :P

Cheers
~Tor~

www.craigbunn.exploretalent.com

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The Move is coming...

2009-02-12T02:28:27Z

Getting ready for my relocation to Vancouver B,C. found a prospective job or two, just need to find a place to live now, There's also the fact that i have to liquidate my larger possessions, like my Toyota Landcruiser, Reptile Terrariums and Drumset. As much as i'd like to sell my tools and give up wrenching, It seems like I don't have a chance against others in the computer jobs, lol. Least i'm good at mechanic, i'll have to stick with it for now, Sniffums brother might have a job for me at his shop, we'll see. Once I'm in Van, i'll be able to hang out quite a bit more, attend more meets etc. As well as join the Helping Paws organization. I'll borrow a suit until my Collie is done. I'm very excited about it, to be honest, Scribble's suits never cease to amaze me and now i'm to have one!.