Monthly Archives: May 2012

My Jeep – registration and fees

Well, I decided to find out how much it will cost me to transfer my Jeep, license, etc., from Ontario to Alberta. The license fee is reasonable: for 5 years it is $84.45. The vehicle sticker is also $84.45 per … Continue reading

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Ubuntu

I installed Ubuntu on my 2nd PC at home.  You might ask, “what is Ubuntu?”.  Well, it is a Linux based operating system, open source and therefore, free. I needed some assistance.  Not with the install itself but with creating … Continue reading

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Zits – great comic…

I get Zits emailed to me on a daily basis.  The creator, is, in my humble opinion, awesome.  This has become my favourite comic. I’m probably not allowed to post that, not sure.  Well, if someone wants me to take … Continue reading

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Thieves in the hood…

Well, I had my first item stolen in Calgary. I was just outside with my cup of coffee having a morning smoke.  OK, I know, I need to quit.  It is bad for my health, that’s for sure.  It is … Continue reading

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Calgary Pet Show

I went to the Calgary Pet Show today at Canada Olympic Park.  Quite a nice facility, of course it was, it was used during the 1988 Olympics.  The ski jumps looked very amazing, I can’t imagine actually jumping off of … Continue reading

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The Weekend

You know, it is really nice actually having a reason to have a weekend.  For 9 months, the weekend really didn’t matter to me, at all.  Monday, Thursday or Saturday, what’s the difference when you aren’t working? Now, I am … Continue reading

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Retail Experiences

I have had an excellent experience with Moores in Calgary. I purchased quite a few new clothes and some shoes for work.  Luckily, everything (except for the shoes) was buy one, get one free – a great deal to be … Continue reading

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May the Fourth be with you

Yes, today is May the 4th, Star Wars day.  I am sure it will trend on Twitter, May the Fourth be with you. Personally, I have always thought of myself more on the Dark Side of the Force than the … Continue reading

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A comfortable place to sit…

I finally have furniture.  I found a nice leather set, 3 piece sofa with a chaise on one end and a chair, black leather, soft, comfortable with baseball stitching.  Quite a nice set really.  The dogs are  very happy having … Continue reading

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Jeeps

When I purchased my first Jeep, I was told by several people that Jeep Wrangler owners wave at one another when they pass.  Just Wranglers, not any of the other brands. I found this to be true.  I have travelled … Continue reading

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