Confession time.

Sept. 19

Self flagellation was practiced at Burds this morning. Member after remember hung his head in shame … recalling that time, years ago, when he wore black face or dressed as Kublai Khan or donned an Indian headdress, or … 

Members:

Brett Bain.

Sean Baylis. The US economy continues to perform well. Yes, there are bond issues (so invest in US Treasuries for now). One strategy: use equities for (dividend) income and corporate bonds for capital growth. But don’t take my word for it. (Work with someone like Sean for how to do this effectively).

Jim Bladon.

Paul Boucher. How well you sleep may have much to do with how effective the flu shot is for you.• Meanwhile, Paul waits for some slo-pay clients to … pay with cheques that do not bounce.

Ian Campbell: FM radio technology (newer than 2.4 Hz) may improve hearing aides in noisy rooms. More to come. Maybe.

Matt Dart .

Don Davis.

Todd Dean: 

George Doherty. 

Don Doolan .

Tony Fisher. Not that there’s anything wrong with classical music, but Tony enjoyed the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra’s recent tribute to ABBA. • Tony attended the Open House for https://youthlinkcalgary.com/ • Speaking of good causes, Tony’s Rotary Club is looking for a capital investment project -on behalf of a nonprofit organization – on the scale of $30M to $100M. (Preference is for kids, women, healthcare, education)

Gord Forsyth . The horse races were a lot of fun and we birds should do another trip to the tracks someday. • Why is anyone surprised by Tim Horton’s cancellation of their Beyond Beef product lines? It tastes like sh …

Mel Gibson.

Henry Heuver. Henry is still pulling his hair out … regarding the route Rockyview wants to use for their new road. They can’t see why Henry won’t just move over and let them pave his nurserylands. They – and DOT (out of Edmonton) – have no idea of how land is nurtured to be what it has become: productive agricultural land.

David Hicks . I find it appropriate that our resident electrician was once dressed up as Jimmy Hendrix (many years ago). JH’s hairdo is what Dave’s hair might look like after inserting his finger into a live socket.

Dan Kennelly. Dan’s community’s new community hall is a delight. Its formal opening was ‘piped’ by Dave.

Matt Litke. Here to hear.

Andy Lockhart . Andy is proud of his grandson who recently graduated from a Lifeskills program at MRU. Andy also likes the Calgary company, Attabotics, which is helping his grandson develop his career. See https://www.attabotics.com/ (for more info).

J.D. MacDonald. Do not believe all you read. Like, for instance, when a product says it is ‘flushable’. You know what is flushable. (You do.) Everything else isn’t. 

Michael McLennan. Super Printing is becoming a big thing. Extruded metal (3D) products are catching on, super-bly.

Ross Mikkelsen. He is sorry to see some good ole retailers from his NW area shut down and/or consolidate into smaller footprints. Meanwhile, he suggests we all read “Why We Sleep” by Mathew Walker (or listen to his podcast).

Mike Mikkelson.

Brad Pachal. Here to hear.

Gerry Parcells.

Dwayne Vinck. I can imagine Dwayne in Quasimodo’s costume. But Dwayne as the Cher part of Sonny & Cher? That’s downright gender bashing. He should apologize as often and as insincerely as JT.

Bob Wiggins. George Roberts. 

Associates:

Gregg Callander. 

Alumni:

Ken Eades. 

Bill Hoogstratten. 

Bruce Roblin. 

Chris Wright