Tag: Unbelievable

My Name is Harold Camping, and I’m a Fool

I am pleased to report that, despite the dire predictions of a fool, we survived the impending rapture.  I can put away my looting tools.  I might as well loot if most people are gone, and I survive, and the neighbour has a pretty nice flat screen.  I can see that this man has a future in politics. He obviously can fool some of the people some of the time.  I was impressed however,with his social network acumen for an 89 year old. I am now anxiously awaiting to see how he spins this.  Better luck next time Harold.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/8528385/The-end-was-not-nigh-after-all.html

Listening to The Sheepdogs

An extremely interesting story.  Saskatchewan band “The Sheepdogs” are one of two bands remaining in a contest by Rolling Stone magazine to be on their cover.  This was open to “unknown” bands and was done by fan vote.  Please vote for them HERE

http://www.rollingstone.com/choosethecover

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A Special Request From Bill P

I got an email from my friend Bill for a video of Bobby Orr killing off an entire penalty on his own, just ragging the puck.  Sorry Bill, this is the best I could do. Continue reading “A Special Request From Bill P”

If You’re A Batman Fan, Don’t Watch

Another day in Vegas.  Where is Robin when you need him.

If You have Done this, You Are A Criminal

In what may be the dumbest law on the books in Canada, you can be arrested and charged for transporting Okanagan wine across the border from BC into Alberta, or any province to any province for that matter.  One bottle is enough to turn you into a criminal.  The reason..government revenues of course.  Ridiculous.  Terry David Mulligan is trying to do something about it.  Story at the link.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/Radio+host+hopes+crush+stupid+walking+wine+across+Alberta+line/4748622/story.html

The Last Man Standing

As far as anyone can tell, the last man who was in combat in World War 1 has just died at 110 years old.  The article is at the link.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/world/europe/06choules.html?_r=3&partner=rss&emc=rss

He was 110 years old.  I pause to reflect on the contributions made by these men, and the horrors they were exposed to.  I have nothing but admiration and respect for all who fought for their country.  Time marches on inexorably and I hope society never forgets these gallant people who lived in a different time, with different priorities, no matter what one’s personal thoughts on war are.

Waterspout, May 2, 2011 in Honolulu!!

I though Hawaii was the perfect spot for weather.  This happened yesterday.  It was a waterspout and didn’t come to shore.

Bookers BBQ Grill & Crab Shack – Calgary

Lori and I went for dinner tonight at Bookers BBQ Grill & Crab Shack here in Calgary with some friends, Bill and Betts.  We had never eaten here before but had heard lots of good things, and Bill recommended as they had live music  on Friday and Saturdays.  On their website they were advertising duelling pianos, which is fun.

I had the catfish creole, very good. Food is a step up from pub fare, yet not quite fine dining.  Atmosphere is great as was the service.  We finished up and the band came on.  Imagine our surprise when it was not duelling pianos, but renowned blues artist Sonny Rhodes.  Even better, we are in the front row.  He was playing an unadvertised evening at Bookers.  Absolutely incredible, and unbelievable luck.

Links

http://www.bookersbbq.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonny_Rhodes

http://www.sonnyrhodes.net/

The Sonny Rhodes website is currently down, lots of links on the Wiki page though

A Sideways Tornado?????

Scariest thing I have ever seen, on video anyways.  I’ve seen lots scarier things in real life, but I was really drunk at the time.