Katiepie graduates

[Gone Burger]

Just at a wild guess (having no experience of theatre operations whatsoever) I'd say it's someone operating a spot light that follows someone else's head as they move?

Bingo.

A job I both love and do well and havn't done for quite some time. I would have been in charge of the other 3 spot operators and calling thier cues throughout the show as I completed my cues. Been doing this 11 years now but alas the body must be strong and have full movement. Have also just realised that my leg and its lack of bending would be a problem when climbing the truss ladders and would not allow me to climb through the small gaps that I need to. Was still comtemplating saying yes, but realise it may not be very reaslistic. - Been wanting to work on that one for many years now - such a shame to be passing it up as it may have been my last job in the entertainment industry and a nice way to say goodbye to it all. Still - onwards and upwards

[Geeen]

Just at a wild guess (having no experience of theatre operations whatsoever) I'd say it's someone operating a spot light that follows someone else's head as they move?

The boss of people using the spotlights that follow the people on stage? Maybe? Good to hear the update Katie, soon you'll be dancing like a banana

[Spearfish]

I'm always surprised how many different ways people can make a buck or two.

So Pie your a Roadie?

http://www.roadie.net/portal/html/modules/news/

[Gone Burger]

I'm always surprised how many different ways people can make a buck or two.

So Pie your a Roadie?

http://www.roadie.net/portal/html/modules/news/

Sure am - or at least was. Did 6 years as a freelance lighting technician and was lucky enough to tour with the Royal NZ Ballet for 2 years as deputy electrician. Had a ball! But spent the last 5 years in a different position in the same industry working for a hire company that supply lighting to local and national events. I have lived and breathed theatre and events since I was about 8 years old, and will find it very hard to leave this industry. But will continue to free lance after hours from time to time and have told the two opposition companies from where I was employed that I will be available to do so next year. There is little comparison to controlling the full feeling and emotion of a live gig as a band or performer works their magic as you trigger the visual impact that gets the heart racing. A mate of mine (a hard core rock and roll roadie through and through) let me operate the BEST lighting cue of the show at the Pink Floyd Experience in Welly, and he could see that uncontrollable grin come across my face as my heart raced with passion again. It felt damn good - but no full time job options in this in NZ really - mostly freelance work, or full time in different positions like the admin and workshop one I fell into. Am happy to say I've had an 11 year career that I have loved, and learned a great deal from. But the time had arrived anyway to move on from that, and apply myself in new challenging ways. I'm excited. I'm very excited.

[Geeen]

So you'd know what a TRS plug is then?

[kazza_nz_05]

So Katie are you going to get back into lighting tech work once recovered or do you have to look at another job avenue?

Have you done any lighting work at Avalon Studios. My other half works as a camera operator there.

[Gone Burger]

This is aimed at all those who donated to me. I can never thank you enough, but a decent explantion might be a good start.

http://katiepie.webs.com/apps/blog/e...t-human-nature

[kazza_nz_05]

Just read it Katie. Gosh you have been through a lot and you made it through. Totally awesome. Its amazing how the Kiwibiker community bands together and you have wonderful friends.

[sinfull]

That there be a whole lot a readin fer someone like me ! But i done did it !

[Spearfish]

You've been busy...


I don't think I could be so open.

in fact I do know.


Its an old fashioned word but charismatic comes to mind.

[chanceyy]

Never needed an explanation Katie, you are a strong individual and one day when you really look back at this time of your life you will realise that as well.

as for the friends who have gone sorry they are not friends at all the gold friends should be counted on fingers the rest are just aquantiances

[Edbear]

Never needed an explanation Katie, you are a strong individual and one day when you really look back at this time of your life you will realise that as well.

as for the friends who have gone sorry they are not friends at all the gold friends should be counted on fingers the rest are just aquantiances

While I do agree, I think Katie would need a fair few fingers even so...

[chanceyy]

While I do agree, I think Katie would need a fair few fingers even so...

One would like to think so Ed, however if she has lost 6 in a short time frame thats quite a large number

IMHO though you only have a few very close friends (those who have your back & you have theirs) the rest really are only passing through for a short time and generally to teach a life lesson

[caseye]

Katiepie I chucked in a bit for you, I know many others who did too.Most KB'ers didn't need or expect a personal thank you or an explanation.
The friends situation, well in times of great stress and change many people rethink their position and decide they need to distance themselves from events going on around them.Not their fault, in all probability they didn't expect things to turn out that way either.
Lifes a funny old thing, each twist and turn is different.
As I've said to you all through your pain wracked emotionally charged way back, "small steps" You've done nothing wrong, quite the opposite, yo0u've proved that you are a very capable young woman who should be taken seriously and is capable of carrying on and doing good things for others.Which you have already done in the past and are now continuing to do with a vengance (read Passion)
No, there is nothing particularly different about your case, except that those on KB who knew you and went through the anguish of seeing you on public display and then saw you coming back walking tall wanted to do more and they did, simple as that really.
Then there's us silly ol sheep who simply follow my leader and do what the one in front of us did.
Na, as anyone knows Bikers are a breed apart, it was our choice to help in a small way.
Long as you get some positives from it then all is well.
Deserving, who decides?
Well I think that the answer to this one is pretty simple this time.
You are, so there, make that ol bike better than new, then go enjoy life, that's what us gnarly old barstards and Bitches who ride want you to do K!

[Edbear]

One would like to think so Ed, however if she has lost 6 in a short time frame thats quite a large number

IMHO though you only have a few very close friends (those who have your back & you have theirs) the rest really are only passing through for a short time and generally to teach a life lesson

Yeah, shame and sad. None of us would like to think we're fair-weather friends, but such situations do test the genuineness of people. A true friend is a rare treasure and when a person is such an outgoing and caring one as Katie, our hearts go out to her.