Category Archives: Personal

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That was a bit of a waste

My trip to Red Deer on Friday was fairly productive. I finished everything that needed to be done. That is a good thing. I stayed at the Sandman in Red Deer, not a bad hotel but I didn’t sleep well. … Continue reading

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Another trip to Central Alberta

I checked the dogs into their pet resort this morning.  They seemed happy to return but I think it causes some level of trauma.  When they return, Blondie likely won’t eat a meal or two.  Zeus doesn’t like to miss … Continue reading

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A trip to the vet

Today was vet day for Zeus and Blondie. They both enjoy car rides. They have no problem going into the vet but once we are waiting, the irritating behaviour starts. Zeus barked almost non stop which is odd because he … Continue reading

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Coaching versus Umpiring

So, I think I’ve noted that I am coaching again this summer and I am feeling much better about it actually which is good. I don’t think I will be umpiring this summer at all. Coaching takes up a fair … Continue reading

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I got a raise, of sorts…

I checked my payroll information for Thursday’s payday and my net pay is $10 more than my last pay. Wow, this is some sort of raise I think. I didn’t look at the details, it is either slightly lower taxes … Continue reading

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Another fun weekend to come

So, as I reported, I had a great weekend in Red Deer. In two days, I worked a little over 30 hours. Lots of fun. This coming weekend, I will be back in Red Deer as well as Lacombe and … Continue reading

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Some long days

I was in our Red Deer office on Friday and Saturday replacing laptops and desktop PC’s. There were a total of 50 some computers in total. I worked 35 hours (including travel time) over the two days, that is just … Continue reading

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Pet resorts

Why is it that dogs get to stay in pampered Pet Resorts while I get to stay in a hotel? It isn’t a resort, not at all. It isn’t fair, is it? Well, they do seem to like it there. … Continue reading

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Clash of Clans

A few months ago, I saw a commercial for Clash of Clans. I thought it looked like a “cute” game but had no plans on downloading it. I saw a few more ads (they are actually quite good, not much … Continue reading

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Canada is golden, again…

So, back to work again today, you know, it’s one of those Monday to Friday things. It was insane again, it seems like it is a new theme. I don’t know if this is the new normal or not, I … Continue reading

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