For this leg I figured it would be a nice relaxing trip where I could finish the book I am reading. That hope soon faded shortly after dinner.
Scott Muc, CBC Rock Star
I decided to have dinner at the dining cart again and was set to enjoy a couple beers and the Canadian Pot Roast dinner. I was seated with an elderly couple (surprised?) who were very friendly and open to some conversation. The typical dialog followed where we exchanged destinations and hometowns, and then eventually they found out I worked for CBC. I got nothing but praise for what CBC does, especially on Radio 2. They had never heard of Radio 3 but that didn't stop them from stream of compliments. I joined them mid meal so they finished up and another couple sat down and took their place. A repeat performance of the first conversation happened. They also love Radio 2 and the classical music. They have a son who plays in a band in Halifax and I encouraged them to point him to Radio 3 (which again was unknown to them). I gave them one of my few remaining cards and went back to my seat.
With my hunger now satiated, I sat down at my seat to continue reading my book. Five minutes later a lady comes to my seat and starts gushing about her love for CBC. Apparently she overheard my conversation with the previous couples. She went on how she loves Stuart McLean, Sounds Like Canada, Sound Advice, etc... I told her that I work for Radio 3 and she said she's never heard of it. Despite everyone not knowing what Radio 3 is, it was fun to hear such positive, if not fanatical praise of the CBC. The lady wished me a good trip and went back to her seat.
A few minutes more of reading and the lady is back with a friend. He's an oriental man who is from Hong Kong. He came to Canada 30 years ago and lives in Vancouver. He says he's never listened to anything but CBC since he immigrated. He loves everything CBC does, but also has no idea about Radio 3. Not knowing how to respond I thank him for the compliments and wish him a good trip.
This time I get about 20 minutes of reading time and the lady brings over another person. She introduces me to Chad Kister the author, presenter, film maker, arctic explorer (that's what it says on his card). Seeing how I work for a large media corporation he pushed his books about arctic refuge. I explain to him that I am just a mere web developer for a portion of the CBC no one seems to know about and that I doubt I could get his details to anyone important. He thanks me for my time and provides me with a card that is printed on salvaged card stock.
Eventually, I finish the book I am reading