Former rodeo cowboy Lester Tibbett has to leave his farm for the big city - a heavy burden for the guardian of a teenage sister full of angst. As Lester pushes his loneliness aside, he discovers an ‘old school’ mechanical bull just waiting to be ridden at the local pub - but not before he meets a mysterious woman who is out of his reach. Interview with Lester Tibbett from the 'Neighbours' Series: What is your full name? Lester Ray Tibbett... moreFormer rodeo cowboy Lester Tibbett has to leave his farm for the big city - a heavy burden for the guardian of a teenage sister full of angst. As Lester pushes his loneliness aside, he discovers an ‘old school’ mechanical bull just waiting to be ridden at the local pub - but not before he meets a mysterious woman who is out of his reach. Interview with Lester Tibbett from the 'Neighbours' Series: What is your full name? Lester Ray Tibbett. My parents were country people - old fashioned, and they named their kids accordingly. My sister's name is Patsi Mae. She hates it and goes by Pat, but I don't mind so much. You can call me Lester, or Lester Ray - just don't call me late for supper. Very funny. I take it you and your sister are close? Yes. I've been her guardian for the last nine years since our parents died. She was only nine at the time. I took over both the farm and the responsibility of looking after her. I suppose you could say I'm more of a father figure than a brother. That was quite a responsibility. Are you quite a bit older than she is? I was twenty-three when my folks passed. You do the math. So what brought a thirty-two year old boy from the country to the city of Calgary? (I did the math, as you can see...) A combination of things. Bad debts (which I hate to admit) and old equipment, combined with several years of drought. Plus, Patsi finished school and it seemed like it was a good time to move so she could go to college. What are you doing now that you've moved? I got a job with a big construction company called 'Titan'. They're in the process of building a high rise downtown. It's new work for me, but I've always been pretty handy, and I learn fast. And you don't grow up on a farm without knowing how to work hard. Speaking of growing up on a farm, I hear you are also quite the rodeo cowboy. Is that true? I've done my share. I used to ride broncs, but after an injury I gave it up. There wasn't really any money in it for me and let's be honest - it's a dangerous sport. I still love watching, though, and I don't mind getting back in the saddle just for fun. Is there anyone special in your life? If you mean a special woman, that's privileged information. I just want to live a quuiet life. Living a quiet life isn't part of the equation for Lester. See how he deals with a rebellious sister, nosy neighbours, danger on the job site, and his attraction to a woman that probably wouldn't have made his 'must have' list... All in the continuing series. less