Category Archives: Personal

It just doesn’t fit into another category or is a very random posting – they will fit into here.

The vacation continues…

Posted on July 10, 2012 by kdarcy21

BP arrived safe and sound yesterday.  His flight was late.  Three whole minutes.  Damn planes…  Parking at the airport was pretty reasonable.  I was there for about 45 minutes and it was just over $6 – not too bad really. … Continue reading →

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Calgary’s Finest

Posted on July 8, 2012 by kdarcy21

Last night (and early this morning) were interesting, that’s for sure. My roommate (ex roommate now I suppose) likes to have a drink or two (or twelve) and he isn’t one of the nicest drunks in the world.  Before he … Continue reading →

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It’s Saturday

Posted on July 7, 2012 by kdarcy21

It is only 8:45 and I have already been a busy boy. I was up shortly before 6am, sort of sucks that I don’t sleep in, but I catch up in the winter.  Went to Wal-Mart or as Magoons likes … Continue reading →

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A bad used car experience

Posted on July 6, 2012 by kdarcy21

I was reminded of this event that occurred just over a year ago.  I was thinking of purchasing a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and I did an internet search for one. I located one that was in the range of years that I … Continue reading →

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Back to work

Posted on July 3, 2012 by kdarcy21

Don’t feel too sorry for me and I am sure that you won’t.  I am back to work tomorrow and then again on Thursday and then I am off until the 17th of July.  Not bad. I do start early … Continue reading →

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Hello, RBC

Posted on June 29, 2012 by kdarcy21

I have moved from CIBC to RBC. Essentially, I opened an account at CIBC because a friends wife was the branch manager and she’s cool.  She connected me with a personal banker who was very helpful.  Ever since I moved … Continue reading →

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Extra long weekend

Posted on June 29, 2012 by kdarcy21

I am only working a few hours today, I have lieu time from my excursions around Alberta and I have to use it, otherwise it gets paid out.  I am not allowed to bank the lieu time, oh well. So, … Continue reading →

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I’m like Hobbes?

Posted on June 26, 2012 by kdarcy21

I always thought that I was more Calvin like.  You be the judge:  

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The Keg

Posted on June 26, 2012 by kdarcy21

I have been in Alberta for 2 months now, longer than that actually.  In this time, I have not had the chance to have an Alberta Steak.  Shame on me. So, I sort of felt like steak last evening.  Had … Continue reading →

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The Weather – The Weekend

Posted on June 23, 2012 by kdarcy21

I was supposed to umpire a game last night at Deerfoot Park.  Game time was 6:30pm.  I arrive shortly after 5:30pm and the gate is locked and no one is around.  So I call the scheduler and he says that … Continue reading →

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