Hi all, my name is Ian Cates. My main burning passion is extensive travel and to escape the usual 9-5 for 40 yrs plan; which my wife and I are successfully doing.
See https://facebook.com/lessbeatentrack to see some of my travels since I quit full-time work, 2yrs ago.
I have had many jobs, from a factory worker to front line ambulance driver.
In my younger years I dreamed of being a rock band photographer. I still have that passion today and have photographed bands, such as Status Quo, Europe, Saxon, Dee Snider, The Darkness, UFO, The Dead Daises and many, many more. I am also the official photographer for the Steelhouse Festival since it's inception in 2011.
https://facebook.com/Steelhousefestivalphotogallery
And
https://facebook.com/Live-rock-band-music-photography-by-Ian-Cates
Unfortunately my photography passion never provided me with a living wage and I worked for the Ambulance Service full-time for 15yrs; now I work when I want to, to fund my extensive travels.
I hope to show others how they can extend their travels with very little income and discuss any surrounding topics.
I have just joined the steemit community whilst on one of my month long trips. I am currently in Tréhorenteuc, Brittany, France; steeped in Arthurian legends.
Last night we saw 13 Belgian druids, in white robes; but that's another story!
Welcome to Steem @lessbeatentrack I have sent you a tip
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Thank you #bottymcbotface. I see that you were in Pont Aven.
I have been exploring the Brittany area since end of May; stunning!
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It's a great place, enjoy your travels and Steem on
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Welcome :]
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Thank you.
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Very cool introduction
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Thank you for the kind words.
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Your welcome
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Welcome to this incredible platform, hope everything will work out for you. Being here it’s not easy but not difficult neither only an extra effort will go a long way, engagement is the key good luck I’m @tinashe Start by Following ,Upvoting &Resteeming people and they will do the same.
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Thank you. I have read your info. I have a steep learning curve ahead of me.
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in no time your will be fine
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Great intro - following. Feel free to do the same :)
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Thank you. It was Australia that gave me the travel bug.
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Welcome to Steemit @lessbeatentrack :)
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Looking forward to more
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Thank you. Great vid you shot; awesome waterfalls. I love the power you feel next to a waterfall. Keep it up!
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Welcome!
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Thank you.
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Welcome to the community, Ian! Follow me at https://steemit.com/@bitgeek
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Thank you.
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Welcome to Steemit. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do! :-)
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Thank you for the welcome. Following you. Some great photography on your blog.
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