I won’t be in Winnipeg for about 80% of Fringe so sadly the review tradition on this site is likely to be on hold for this year. Hopefully I can do some post-game for the Edmonton types since I will be in Winnipeg to catch the last weekend.
Brevity is the soul of wit…
July 12th, 2009 No Comments
Tags: Fringe 2009 · Travel · Work

An uncertain neon oasis…
May 12th, 2009 No Comments
We are in the middle of a global economic recession. Though I certainly wasn’t in any doubt about it before, I had it systematically reinforced during my recent visit to Las Vegas. Things are bad in Sin City… and getting worse.
…more after the break…
Tags: Gambling · If I had a Million Dollars · Nostalgia · Poker · Things that are hot · Travel · Vegas
Goats!
August 9th, 2008 No Comments
Day 4:
I love Glacier Park in Montana it’s one of the most beautiful places on earth and features the “Going to the Sun” highway. This wild trip up to the top of the mountain is a bit rough on the old transmission but it’s worth it for views like this.
Tags: Summer 2008 Trip · Travel
Waterfalls and Wanderlust…
August 6th, 2008 No Comments
Day 1:
The unending crap storm that has been summer 08 has seemed to continue into this trip. Having finally finished our first drive across the unending boredom of western Manitoba and Saskatchewan we pulled in to the bustling metropolis of Swift Current. After 12 hours or so on the road I have to admit I [...]
Tags: Summer 2008 Trip · Travel


Pre-Holiday Roundup!
August 1st, 2008 No Comments
It’s finally here!
While nowhere near as fun or blog-worthy as my original plan, starting tomorrow I’m still getting out of this godforsaken city til at least the 20th of August. School doesn’t start until the 4th so I really don’t care when I get back.
As a result updates will likely be sporadic since I have [...]
Tags: Poker · Summer 2008 Trip · Travel
True North Strong and Free
June 27th, 2008 No Comments
Happy Canada Day Weekend everyone!
Tags: Canada · Holiday · Travel

The Minnesota Two-Step
June 26th, 2008 No Comments
I spent last weekend south of the border indulging in my penchant for adrenaline on the (admittedly somewhat tame compared to some) roller coasters at valley fair. Much as we’re tempted these days to think that culturally Canada is quite similiar to the states I always get a reminder that that isn’t totally the case [...]
Tags: Roller Coasters · Travel
A pocket full of sky…
June 23rd, 2008 No Comments
Some of you may remember the video that’s been floating around the internet forever of the guy dancing in random places around the world. His name is Matt and he’s actually just released a new one (available on youtube or via his site.) For most internet videos the story would end there but in browsing [...]
Tags: Awesome · If I had a Million Dollars · Link · Travel