Carlie-  Allegedly the child of Vikings, Carlie thankfully strayed from her predestined war path to choose, instead, the conquest of outdoor recreation.  Her subsequent experiences with art, traveling, work and school are apparent.  Any challenge before Carlie is approached with a certain style, competence and brute force that is uniquely her own.

Carlie can be found between her home town of 100 Mile House and the rest of western Canada. She has a degree in forestry and outdoor recreation from Selkirk College. Her time is divided between various projects.

Julia- Julia’s counterparts in university, on the planting block, playing water polo, or on any other competitive front, know a few things for certain. She’s always a pleasure to be around, always an unrelenting positive force--when she’s not busy dusting the floor with you. It’s not the kind of thing you soon forget.  Great to have you on the team.

Julia has a degree in political science from U of Guelph and divides her time between Canada and the rest of the world.

James Wilkie.  The Wilkiest man alive.  Jim is the Yin and Yang of planting. In camp he’s the first guy to welcome newcomers. He pulls heartstrings with his choice musical ability and coins the phrases which raise crew spirit. In the field Jim is a workhorse, he’s all business. Legend has it that he finished a season with a broken wrist (shovel side), though it seems unlikely.

Ol’ Jimbo is a wily vet, a genuine good guy, and a true friend.     

Jim resides in Kelowna in the off season.  He’s an avid snowboarder, a handyman and a seasoned traveler.

Jordan-  Whether he’s on the block, playing sports, playing Xbox, acing his classes or being the ever cool guy we know and love--well, Jordan’s got skills. Mad skills. Great job with the skills man.*  

Jordan is wrapping up a science degree from U of A in Edmonton. Apparently he’s just stoked.

Mike- Caught between the forces of good and evil, this writer by nature is forced into a literary battle to save the Universe.

Mike has an unmatched sense of wit and satire with an ever keen eye for human behaviour. He also seems to have a unique tolerance over physical elements and can win a mean food fight… The good fight.

Mike has a degree in English Lit. from the University of Waterloo.  Mike too has developed a taste for traveling the Rock. This is the only known picture of Mike in existence.

We thought we knew what we were doing until we met Bill and Cathy.  If they don’t then no one does.

Bill and Cathy are the backbone of Alberta. Their busy lives are divided between their family and their farm. Their generosity and advice has given Shakti a strong foothold in the industry. They are an immense source of inspiration and the unquestioned last word on work ethics, practical knowledge and Jordan’s homework. 

- It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock & roll.-  AC/DC

Chelsey -  Revered for her strategic insight and leadership capacity; feared for her volatile temper and abuse of power.  Chelsey is the natural generalissimo.   

It is frightening how fast Chelsey picks up any job put before her. Some people got it, and some people got it!

Chelsey is finishing a science degree from U of A in Edmonton. 

Patrick

No need to ask for Pat’s help, just accept it. Pat would take a crack at any task. Capable or not, he’ll try. He just assumes the role that others shy away from. He’s a silent politician in a game people are so frustrated with they don’t even care to watch.

I bet he’ll be prime minister by default. One day, you will show up to the ballot and suddenly realize you’re about to vote for Pat. You won’t have any choice.

PERSON B: “Pat’s running!?!? Didn’t the guy do his undergrad in religion?”

YOU: “So what? It’s Pat. No one else knows what the !#*%’s going on.”

He’s the subsidy for our indecision. He’s the answer to problems we ignore. Pat’s the last line of defense in a plan that seems destined to fail. It’s gutsy. Lots of room in the economy for people like that.

The guy who wrote the The Art of War was probably like Pat. And Lao Tzu?…

The name that can be named
is not the eternal Name.

But really it’s Pat.

He’s also charming. Great dancer. Peace out.

Greg Inman

Greg likes living in the wilderness. To the point that I think he’s messing with us. But his commitment to nature is true, and the idea that we’re all a part of it.

He reminded us that generosity IS worth-while [he taught us from scratch]. Phrases like “you don’t want it all!?” or “I totally would have eaten that!” were the norm. If we ever did have to eat one of us (you know, for survival), his animal reincarnate would probably be the least likely to come back and maul us and yet the most capable of doing so. It’s good, you really don’t see that a lot. Or perhaps he’d reincarnate as one of those marsh birds that builds model homes out of reeds to impress their mates. Who would take the time? Greg as a Marsh Wren, that’s who.

He really breaks down the typecast that “gentleman” comes from the word “gentry”. He’s very considerate for someone that rough. If it were the dark ages he’d cause some real confusion. “If he’s such a gentleman why isn’t he allowed in the castle?” That’s probably how Robin Hood got started.

Brian Sakala

Chelsey and Laurie were the first to notice that he didn’t seem to care. He wasn’t listening they claimed. He wasn’t, and with good reason. You see it soon happened that Brian moved into our imaginations, the expressions, the lyrics, the jokes and impersonations. And no sooner did WE start paying attention to HIM than he’d moved one step ahead. Suddenly, somehow, it became impossible to keep up.**

He’s a living example of what he wants to be. Makin Money, havin fun. Top class.

Dominique Matejczuk

ALRIGHT!! Everybody… STEP BACK!!!! Comin through, comin through, make room…. It’s Dom’s spot on the page!!! “WOOOHHOOOOOOO… Oh God we love you, Wooooooo!!!!”

That’s right, that’s right.

Dom’s here for - among many reasons - celebrity promotion. But also to warm your hearts to the thought that Dom IS out there, probably looking like this, and if you haven’t met her you’ll MAYBE get a chance.

She’s elusive to be sure. Never treading the same ground twice, or never… in quite the same way. A skidder driver once drove over his own Chevy trying to follow her because apparently she’d told him “what time it was.” Those who know her love her and follow her everywhere she goes.

Dominique has a ferocious work ethic and a certain awareness which is the envy of us all.

Written with the permission of Dom’s Vice Incorporated.®
75 Jet Set Ave., Domorama Studios, California.

*  Chris > Jordan

** My credentials compared to your career just isn’t fair – Young Weezy