Category Archives: Personal

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

Calgary’s Finest

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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The Keg

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

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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Keepin’ Busy

Yesterday at work was my first full day in what is called ITAssist.  I don’t answer any phone calls, which I am good with, I get assigned requests that come in from the users.  We use the same system that … Continue reading

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