Minutes of July 9th
It seems the Orange Party has engaged the services of Greek financial advisors. And why not? They’re out of work. They love running up huge debts. And they’re good at buying votes with socialist policies. (Plus, they’ve given new meaning to the word OXIMORON.)
George Doherty needs you to call him and confirm that you will, indeed, golf in the Birds’ tourney on August 27th. So please call him at 403-239-3696 or on his cell at 403-510-5448
BTW If you have a problem with ants on your property, you can phone Andy for his solution.
Members:
Brett Bain. City Hall is forcing Brett to spend 5 Grand to move a structure on his own land. The terrain is a coulee and not useable for any other purpose. The building has been fine where it is (well soon, where it was) for ages. Doesn’t matter, says the City. Such petty decisions make one wonder what happened to Nenshi’s promise to humanize city admin.
Sean Baylis.
Jim Bladon.
Paul Boucher. Whatever happened to The Here & Now? Paul is voicing an Acura commercial here In Calgary. The music and sound design is being assembled in Vancouver and the writer (director) is around Kenora, Ontario. • If you have an online presence and if your contact info is current, you can reap more business. Paul just scored a lovely gig from Anchor Capital in San Diego. The fees will be a multiple of those paid here in Canada. (Yes!)
Greg Callander .
Ian Campbell. Ian likes to give his patients choices: you can have a really expensive earplug or, you can clean the earwax out of your device and enjoy the benefits of a hearing aide. Nine out of ten times, a non-functioning hearing device is just … dirty.
Don Davis. While driving ‘Miss Daisy’ around, Don learned that the camp workers from up north are about to become DI residents. As the oil sands cuts jobs, camp workers become homeless. • Though no fan of the Orange Party, Don is happy with the decision to assemble cancer treatment facilities at the Foothills. The Notley Crew will get the odd one right. But given their antithesis to that word, they’re left making this behaviour seldom. (That’s about as bad as I can make it, eh.)
Todd Dean . Given our silly City Hall, it is a wonder that Todd’s son, Matt, was not charged with Distracted Driving. Seems he caught a glimpse of a lovely apparition in skimpy attire and proved, yet once again, that men do not multi-task well, especially while driving.
George Doherty. Has his priorities straight. Golf comes before all else.
Don Doolan. His lake in Montana was 24 degrees and swimming was like taking a bath.
Ken Eades.
Tony Fisher.
Gord Forsyth. You want a good place to buy fireworks? Go to Longview. • Want to know what Kenora has in common with Calgary? They have both won the Stanley Cup, once. (Kenora? Yes, home of the Kenora Thistles who won the cup in 1907.)
Mel Gibson.
Henry Heuver. He and Joan enjoyed the new AG building, the Art Show and acrobats at the Stampede. • Aphids and caterpillars are ravaging cherry and plum trees (et al). Spray’em or you could end up losing them.
David Hicks.
Bill Hoogstratten.
Dan Kennelly. Is it the heat? A full moon? There’s been a rash of garage break-ins in Dan’s part of town. A reminder to make sure yours is locked at night and when away.
Randy Kott. Some of his older relatives (80+) – who live out of town on an acreage – are unable to renew their driving licences. Dr’s orders, eh. It’s a heads up that if we have similar friends/relatives, we should maybe be suggesting a move into town.
Keith Kozak.
Matt Litke. 18,000 steps! Yikes. Yesterday was a day for an electrical fire at his seniors’ establishment. Knowing who is where is one thing. Keeping them hydrated is another. And having staff use the event as an excuse to take the rest of the day off (without notice), is enraging. Oh. Did I mention that all of Matt’s 18,000 steps were in cowboy boots?
Andy Lockhart. While Andy sympathizes with Brett’s brush with City Hall, Andy wants first dibs on Bain’s maples (trees). Seems they’re about 100 years old which is about their lifespan. • Andy suggests some people might benefit from instructions on how not to fall out of a golf cart, face first.
J.D. MacDonald. Vandalism is up significantly in JD’s ‘hood. • Ah well, his staff is coming together nicely and making some good choices.
Michael McLennan.
Ross Mikkelsen. How to suck on a lemon and not make a face: grill the lemon. The heat brings out the sugars. Tastes terrific. (The charred rind might give you a dirty mouth – but for most Birds this is already a chronic condition, so not to worry.)
Mike Mikkelson. Mike visits White Fish, Montana … and they cancel July 4th. No fireworks. No water. Nothing but dust. Is there a connection?
Gerry Parcells.
Bruce Roblin .
Dwayne Vinck. Just celebrated his (and her) 25th Wedding Anniversary. Meanwhile their kids are developing complicated relationships with their auto insurance companies .
Bob Wiggins.
Chris Wright . This is a good year to take income, as taxes will go up if the wrong party wins the Federal election. Is he predicting a PC loss? No. Just being a good CA. (Careful. Always.)
George Roberts. Words work when written well .
