It was HAM for Nov 29th
Our Xmas Breakfast will probably be December the 13th.
Thinking of buying a book as a Xmas gift? Here’s a list from Paul: https://medium.com/@dolectures/100-must-read-books-of-2018-1a8a9f01c72d
Maybe you’re thinking of a phone? Here’s a list from Wired Magazine:
Andy suggests an excellent overview of oil and gas (energy, actually) in today’s world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raMwTUjB224&t=1s
Members:
Brett Bain.
Sean Baylis. When you go to Vegas for a golf tournament, you go to bed early because you need to be up and at’em. From all accounts, you can sleep in LV, though you might feel like you’re missing out. Until you hit the links. • Then you may feel that interest rates aren’t going to be all that bad, for a while. You may even anticipate a bit of a US and China accord. Which could reduce trade tensions? Which could indicate a buying opportunity? Or …
Paul Boucher. He’s annoyed that a recent UPS delivery – his pay packet – was opened in transit. Customer Service (a euphemism at UPS, I think), has been less than enlightening. Or even concerned. • Ah well, his Telus landline is down to $20 a month.
Ian Campbell. Ian went up to Grand Prairie with his son for the Volleyball Provincials. His take on GP is … it’s like Hinton, only much busier. • There’s a new cochlear aid that instead of being surgically implanted, is literally just ‘stuck on’. (I think it’s called the ‘LePage Sticker’.) • Ian reassures us that Alloy restaurant is as good as ever.
Matt Dart.
Don Davis . The twins are doing well. It’s a stressful time but getting better. • Not to be outdone by Paul, Don’s landline charges are only $17 a month.
Todd Dean.
George Doherty. He’s been reading about the coming revolution which will be caused by the 5G (cellular) network. It could change life as we know it.
Don Doolan. Speaking of life, Don’senjoying his: from cutting firewood in Montana to watching women’s hockey at Winsport. Great hockey for only $10 a game.
Tony Fisher . He who waits and is pleasant but firm as he perseveres gets a $28,000 credit from Telus. But note: it is a credit. He has to stay to make it pay.
Gord Forsyth. He sees another sign of onerous taxing by City Hall: Bushmills Pub is for sale for $195,000.00 (this is after the owner invested some $2 million into the operations).
Mel Gibson.
Henry Heuver. Henry is still not feeling 100% since his fall a year + ago. He’s not driving which is quite an inconvenience for someone who likes to rove about like Henry. Business is a bit slow but not as slow as accounts receivable payments.
David Hicks. His daughter is off to Guatemala for a month. The number of vaccinations and protective treatments is a bit much but better safe than sorry.
Dan Kennelly. You’d think pipe costs would be in the doldrums but with tariffs and market forces, it’s a tricky item to forecast. There is a threshold that can kick in with as much as a 25% premium at any time. And meanwhile, long-range projects need to be quoted now, if you want to participate in the business.
Matt Litke. RBC mortgagee rates are complicating home buying. Meanwhile, Matt’s father-in-law is having a devil of a time straightening out the insurance mess caused by an auto dealer’s employee … who was test-driving ‘pop’s’ car when it was in for service. As the Brits would say: it’s a sticky wicket.
Andy Lockhart. Andy is not famed for his patience … but yesterday, Canada Post did finally deliver to him … an important letter mailed … on August 18th.
J.D. MacDonald. He’s trading gentle barbs with Eastern relatives. (Ask them to hold their noses but to watch Andy’s video.)
Michael McLennan.
Ross Mikkelsen. He’s watching Farkas hold city council’s feet to the fire about budgets and expenditures. • He also notices that Canada Goose parkas are selling well in China. Not sure it was Ross who mentioned this … but prospective purchasers can now don their coat and stand in a huge, in-store freezer to test the coat’s effectiveness.
Mike Mikkelson. If you visit the USA, you can anticipate being asked about cannabis at the border.
Brad Pachal. Brad tells of a homeowner who’s fridge-water feed (for ice and drinking) sprang a leak and puddled on the kitchen floor. A restoration company came and hacked out about 50% of the hardwood. This was not necessary. The wood will shrink back. And then it just needs a sanding and varnish treatment. Tip: don’t give restoration companies carte blanch. Call a pro.
Gerry Parcells.
Dwayne Vinck.
Bob Wiggins . Bob enjoyed the oil industry overview video recommended by Andy (as did many of us). The link follows. The link is also in the header. Watch it. • Bob also mentioned that a recent NEB report says that Wind and Solar won’t work for us. I’ve heard too many conflicting opinions on this subject so it’d be nice to get an ‘unbiased’ overview. (Is there such a thing?)
Chris Wright.
George Roberts.
Associates:
Gregg Callander.
Alumni:
Ken Eades.
Bill Hoogstratten.
Bruce Roblin.
Chris Wright
