Calgary Water Cooler Talk Thread - Page 8

McMahon · #**141** Posted **Jun 7, 2009, 4:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian

I think this is the place:
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/3bd31/de63e/

If you're going to Kimberley, make sure it's not the weekend of the Old Time Accordion Festival. I ran into that a few years ago on a motorbike trip. The only room we could get was in the hostel which was under renovations.

The town was overrun with old people. We had a blast though, mind you the chocolate covered mushrooms we had scored in Nelson kind of helped.

Yep, that's the one, but it looks like it's too much of a drive out of the way just to see that. Oh well.

And, just looked it up. Thankfully no accordion fest when we're planning to go.

You Need A Thneed · #**142** Posted **Jun 11, 2009, 5:08 PM**

I've seen a couple of cop cars out there the last few days with new, slimmer light bars on top. Are they all getting replaced?

Riise · #**143** Posted **Jun 11, 2009, 6:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by You Need A Thneed

I've seen a couple of cop cars out there the last few days with new, slimmer light bars on top. Are they all getting replaced?

As I've seen them on a few cars in the past couple of years, I think they are just getting phased in with new cars.

mersar · #**144** Posted **Jun 11, 2009, 6:35 PM**

Yep, most police departments (and bylaw enforcement from some towns/cities as well) are moving to the lower profile, LED based light bars. They are actually capable of being brighter and more noticable then the older generation, plus they've discovered that they don't cause as large a hit on fuel consumption (which is one reason why the Sheriffs have been using them since they first were given highway patrol duties)

Ramsayfarian · #**145** Posted **Jun 12, 2009, 3:02 AM**

Speaking of Police, I noticed that the new Division 1 police station has a huge outside patio on it's eastern side. It was full of cops yesterday having a big BBQ for lunch.

Bigtime · #**146** Posted **Jun 12, 2009, 12:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian

Speaking of Police, I noticed that the new Division 1 police station has a huge outside patio on it's eastern side. It was full of cops yesterday having a big BBQ for lunch.

I was wondering if that was a patio, guess that confirms it.

Ramsayfarian · #**147** Posted **Jun 12, 2009, 1:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

I was wondering if that was a patio, guess that confirms it.

Yes it does, and if you want to rob a bank in Division 1, do it on a sunny day at around 12:30 pm.

Vascilli · #**148** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 3:03 AM**

Hmm, it seems a case of swine flu was found at Western fairly recently.
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b816/Public...ada%20High.pdf

Maybe some good will come of this. (Finals cancelled)

Bigtime · #**149** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 3:13 AM**

Enjoy:

• Video Link

Vascilli · #**150** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 4:43 AM**

Oh. My. I should do that somewhere I really hate.

Stang · #**151** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 5:22 AM**

I wasn't going to watch it, but I'm glad that I did.

Stang · #**152** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 5:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by McMahon

And, just looked it up. Thankfully no accordion fest when we're planning to go.

You might also want to stay away from July Fest. I believe that it used to be on the same weekend as the accordion festival but they're now separate.

Regardless - the third weekend in July is a bit of a gong show because of a big soccer tournament (and a smaller bocce tournament). Accommodation is also scarce. Not bad if you're going for that, but could be annoying if you're wanting a quiet weekend away.

Ramsayfarian · #**153** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 6:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

Enjoy:

• Video Link

Wow

Bigtime · #**154** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 1:16 PM**

Here is a link to the thread about the guys that did the video, apparently they are looking for a new "target".

http://forums.somethingawful.com/sho...readid=3152654

YYCguys · #**155** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 4:43 PM**

Hey Bigtime, how are you and the family adjusting to your new sleep patterns (well, and all of your other daily routines)? Hope all is well in "Time"land!

Bigtime · #**156** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 4:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by YYCguys

Hey Bigtime, how are you and the family adjusting to your new sleep patterns (well, and all of your other daily routines)? Hope all is well in "Time"land!

We are getting used to sleeping whenever we can right now!

Littletime is doing great, she is actually going about 4 hours between feedings so if we get her to sleep we usually have some time to relax ourselves.

It actually reminds me of my bachelor days, except when I wake up tired in the morning I don't have a hangover!

Here is another shot of her:

YYCguys · #**157** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 5:07 PM**

You mentioned that you were about 4 hours between feedings. Did you notice that "Littletime" was holding up 4 fingers (probably saying, Thanks for taking my pic again Mom and Dad, but it's been 4 hours since my last feeding and I'm hungry!!!)

Anyways, she is absolutely adorable!

Ramsayfarian · #**158** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 5:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bigtime

We are getting used to sleeping whenever we can right now!

Littletime is doing great, she is actually going about 4 hours between feedings so if we get her to sleep we usually have some time to relax ourselves.

It actually reminds me of my bachelor days, except when I wake up tired in the morning I don't have a hangover!

Here is another shot of her:

Cute. It looks like she's throwing up gang signs.

Vascilli · #**159** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 7:18 PM**

Babies are weird, man.

Bigtime · #**160** Posted **Jun 13, 2009, 7:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Ramsayfarian

Cute. It looks like she's throwing up gang signs.

She knows she's a Vic Park resident. Doesn't want to buy into that 'Beltline' thing!

Vascilli: It's weirder when they pee on you...