Category Archives: Personal

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

The Poker Gods

Posted on May 20, 2012 by kdarcy21

Played Texas Hold’em last evening.  There were 7 of us.  We started at around 8pm as people were rather late in showing up. I won a couple of close hands early and quickly tripled my chip stack to about 750,000. … Continue reading →

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Ouch – just a bit

Posted on May 19, 2012 by kdarcy21

I brought the Jeep into Courtesy Chrysler yesterday at 7am.  Got the shuttle ride back home and did some stuff around the house, you know, domestic chores. I hadn’t heard from them by 10:30 or so, so I called them. … Continue reading →

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Becoming an Albertan

Posted on May 17, 2012 by kdarcy21

Becoming an Albertan is sort of expensive. Since I am bringing a vehicle from out of province, I have to pay for an out of province vehicle inspection – essentially a “safety check”.  I suppose I see the logic in … Continue reading →

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Calgary Stampede and other stuff

Posted on May 15, 2012 by kdarcy21

I spoke with BP this afternoon on my way back to work.  He has decided to come out to Calgary for the Stampede week so that’s great.  I have requested the time off of work.  His flight isn’t going to … Continue reading →

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Hiking in the Rockies

Posted on May 13, 2012 by kdarcy21

I was supposed to umpire a double header this morning.  I left the house shortly after 8am for a 9am start.  The ball diamond was pretty close and I got there by 8:15.  There were a number of diamonds in … Continue reading →

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Loving the prices in Alberta

Posted on May 11, 2012 by kdarcy21

I had to switch my auto insurance yesterday.  I was using TD Insurance.  They provide insurance in Ontario and they provide insurance in Alberta.  The two don’t necessarily inter-mingle. So, my policy in Alberta in around $100 per month for … Continue reading →

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My Jeep – registration and fees

Posted on May 9, 2012 by kdarcy21

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

Posted on May 9, 2012 by kdarcy21

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…

Posted on May 8, 2012 by kdarcy21

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…

Posted on May 8, 2012 by kdarcy21

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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