Category Archives: Work

Anything work related – typically it would be my current employer only, not previous employers – those posts likely go in “Rants and Raves”…

Calgary Stampede and other stuff

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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Who names these diamonds?

OK, I mentioned yesterday that I showed up at “Deerfoot Park” to umpire a double header and that there were no teams present.  Well, I discovered that the diamond is called “Deerfoot” BUT, it’s not at Deerfoot Park, it’s at … 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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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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Getting settled

I am getting settled into the new place.  I still have some unpacking to do but, of course, I am off today and tomorrow. I met with the President of Baseball Calgary this morning.  Doesn’t sound like they need any … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary and other stuff

Today is J&D’s 25th wedding anniversary.  Happy Anniversary guys !!!  I was in their wedding party and they and a large group of friends and family went to Cuba last month to celebrate – I was unable to go.  I … Continue reading

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My own bed…

I will be sleeping in my own bed tonight.  My town house was being painted yesterday so I stayed at the hotel one additional night.  The place might smell a little like paint today but I am sure it won’t … Continue reading

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Moving day…

Didn’t I just move to Calgary?  Yes, I did.  I did some house hunting on Thursday and Friday and found a nice town house on Friday and signed a 1 year lease.  It was available immediately so I move in … Continue reading

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Calgary Bound !!!

As I likely noted in a previous entry, I had a job interview with a nation wide company on Thursday afternoon in Toronto.  The position was for their Calgary office. I left St. Catharines at 11:30 or so on Thursday … Continue reading

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Toronto bound, again…

I received a call this morning for a 2nd interview, in Toronto for a position in Calgary, Alberta. The interview is for 3pm in downtown Toronto, so I will contact my aunt to see if I can use her driveway … Continue reading

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