Macabre November 1

If you thought Halloween was scary, that was nothing in comparison to the macabre grotesque Andy brought to breakfast.

Here’s what his carving/whittling knife released from a block of linden wood. Don’t turn your back on it. And never spend a night alone with an innocent- looking piece of linden, either. (Or you’ll be sorry.)

2026 Olympics. To host. To not host. To fund. To not fund. Remember: Mary Moran is making her pitch at Gord’s Rotary Club next week and he has tickets. Note: Buying one is in support of Rotary; not Mary.

Special Guest, Tom Olson, appeared this morning and admitted that he and Marcia are celebrating their 50th anniversary. (He was so excited, he couldn’t sleep … so to Birds he came.) Ever the Doctor, his one-liners were delightful.

Members:

Brett Bain. After the high prices of London (UK) and Glasgow, Brett is heading to Phoenix for a little pocketbook relief. • Meanwhile, his long-time, rock solid-sidekick, Bill, is retiring. Ah well, Brett’s son is now aboard and adding some more ‘bain’ to the company.

Sean Baylis. Reminded us that October is ‘wonder month’, as in: I wonder what the heck the markets are going to do, today? Yes, tech stocks are down and staples are slipping but the US midterms should settle things down. • Sean has a couple of RBC events lined up. They’re free, as is the wine.

Jim Bladon. You might want to go to atb.com and enter one of their contests. Cash is always useful to win at this time of year. • Brightside is worth a look, too.

Paul Boucher. Our chairman this morning. Knows how to do it. • Reminds us that if an airline cancels a reserved ticket and changes your return date, tell them they can’t do so. Tell them to find you an appropriate flight on the same day.

Ian Campbell. The Eden Restaurant might just be the place for you. Good French food, modest wine prices and as close as 9th Avenue in Inglewood. • Seems appendicitis may be treated by pharma products (as opposed to surgery). His daughter just got out of the hospital. No operation. Just a prescription.

Matt Dart.  

Don Davis . Knows how to attract ghosts and goblins: seems 228 kids came for treats last night and cleaned out all of his goodies.

Todd Dean.

George Doherty.   George’s business partner, Skip, just turned 75. HBD SG! • George enjoyed the Canadian Race event (It’s like a treasure hunt but the clues are to locations where you take a selfie and move on to the next locale.)

Don Doolan. To Shingrix or not to Shingrix? The answer: Shingrix (the new double hit) says George Doherty. Seriously.

Tony Fisher . Spaceport is expanding at the YYC. • Also, Air Canada now flies to Palm Springs.

Gord Forsyth. After 45 years of wedded bliss, he is now wondering why so many people ask Heather about how she’s managed to achieve such a milestone with Gord … when nobody has ever asked him how he’s managed to do so with Heather?

Mel Gibson.

Henry Heuver. He’s not against the Olympics coming to Calgary. • Joan has a new car so she can drive Henry around in style. • The nursery is keeping busy. (The ‘tree’ nursery, Gord. The tree nursery.)

David Hicks. No country music fan is this guy. But he just attended one of the best concerts ever – starring Chris Stapleton.

Dan Kennelly.  

Matt Litke.   He’s seeing some cautious holding patterns in the banking industry.  

Andy Lockhart. He mentions that he has not had a trick-or-treater at his home in 18 years. After seeing the grotesque that he brought to breakfast, we all now know why.

J.D. MacDonald. Hoses off, gentlemen. And eavestroughs checked and cleaned. Now would be a good time to do so.

Michael McLennan.  It’s pretty amazing when the guy in the industry (3D printing) is, himself, amazed by the process and product. Go to this link, watch the video and you’ll see why: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/tekna-opens-5-5m-production-plant-for-additive-metal-powders-142484/

Ross Mikkelsen. .

Mike Mikkelson. You can go to Vegas, not gamble and still lose your shirt. Prices are going stellar.

Brad Pachal. There’s a needle for that. (Well, a number of them.) Brad hurt his back and went for therapy – but in lieu of massage and exercise, he got some ‘needle therapy’. It worked.

Gerry Parcells.

Dwayne Vinck.

Bob Wiggins . Revived his banking skills – especially his business loan criteria for approval/disapproval of same – and said no, definitely no, to the business model for Olympics for Calgary. (Take that Mary Moran!)

Chris Wright. 

George Roberts. 

Associates:

Gregg Callander.

Alumni:

Ken Eades. 

Bill Hoogstratten. 

Bruce Roblin. 

Chris Wright