March Lion Roars!
Next week: Geoff Dakin, Author of The Body Mechanic’s Handbook, is our guest at breakfast. If you have any aches and pains or mobility issues, he probably has an answer for you.
Last week: we Birds praised Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould. Then Treasury Board guru Philpot resigned and Red Deer experienced an earth quake. This week, we’ve all heard from Butts and Trudeau. Nothing was said yesterday morning at Birds. Nothing is more eloquent than Birds’ silence. Nada.
If you’re looking for financial wisdom, wit and clarity in prose (thanks Bob W): http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2018ltr.pdf
For some short, practical advice, “Learn from the questions people ask.” (From A. Lockhart)
Members:
Brett Bain. Nothing ruins a good drive to the office in the morning like having to listen to Justin justify his behaviour, vis-a-vis SNC Lavalin, on the radio. If Brett was one to spit, he would then have done so. But he didn’t. Because he doesn’t. Even though last week, he bashfully admitted to finally finding a Liberal he liked (Jody).
Sean Baylis.
Jim Bladon.
Paul Boucher. Soon to sound like a man speaking French with a Texas drawl? Paul is voicing some nice stuff from that other place in NA where everything is oversized. BTW, he adds: their economic output (Tx’s) is equivalent to all of Canada’s. (That’s assuming Quebec is reporting its true output, eh.)
Ian Campbell. His son is looking at a rewarding basketball future at Dalhousie U (if he wants it). While in Halifax, if you want a good meal and have lots of room on your VISA, go to the Bicycle Seat Restaurant (down on the pier).
Matt Dart. Still reading Dark Money … and seeing the Koch Brothers for what they are: greedy SOBs
Don Davis .
Todd Dean.
George Doherty.
Don Doolan.
Tony Fisher.
Gord Forsyth. Gord is seriously concerned about the state of our country’s supply of … (wait for it) … (waitttt) … Virgin Olive Oil. It seems it may not have an intact you know what. Such certificates of purity are being questioned by Canada’s Food agencies and they are waging investigations into this oily affair … which might possibly be a smokescreen for Justin and the boys in Ottawa. BTW: are you using pure Virgin Olive Oil in your house? Check out the list at https://livelovefruit.com/fake-olive-oil-is-everywhere-7-popular-brands-stop-buying-now/
Mel Gibson. F urther to Gord’s concerns, March is Fraud Awareness Month. While coping with the Olive Oil tempest, you might want to be on the alert for email and online fraud. BTW, Mel adds, the #1 scam is online dating.
Henry Heuver. Henry reminds us that in economic times like this, there are often good buys on land. If you expect a future for Alberta, land may never be as cheap as it is now.
David Hicks. Mmmm. Dave added a high note to our breakfast – which was pretty fine on its own as we were feasting on French Toast and sausages (Yes, Ross and Gerry were both here, of course). Dave praised Caesar’s on the south side. He then warned us about the Ides of March: it’s time, he said, to change the batteries in your smoke alarms, electric door locks and thermostats.
Dan Kennelly. He is all too easy on SNL Lavelin.
Matt Litke. While the other Matt speaks of Dark Money, this Matt talks about Light Money: how a little RBC exposure can help even the most language-challenged new Canadians do better with their money. • And hey, if your hearing is capable of discerning high fidelity from digital noise, switch from Spotify to Apple Music. Way, way better sound.
Andy Lockhart. Andy is unhappy with the DI board decision to shut down their wood working shop in June. If you feel similarly, please let the board know.• Andy passed around a book titled “Writing with Clarity””. It’s by Bob Lee, a brother of the Lee Valley Tools Lee. In fact that’s where you can buy a copy of this helpful, slim volume of advice. Very clearly expressed, it is.
J.D. MacDonald. JD is enjoying this cold snap more than the rest of us … as it brings out the worst of plumbing problems … which are the best of plumbing projects for JD and crew.
Michael McLennan. 3D printing continues to spread its wings as it is being used to output more and more kinds of clever needs. And MarkForged is definitely the manufacturer to be aligned with. • Oh, and make sure your family knows where the water cut-off valve is. • And if you want pure olive oil, talk to Maria. She has vats of it.
Ross Mikkelsen. Ross is singing “China on my mind” as world tensions could interfere with product delivery. • Ross is watching the advances in stem cell technology There’s great promise for better treatments for diabetics (his daughter has this condition).
Mike Mikkelson.
Brad Pachal. Kudos to Birds.
Gerry Parcells. He’s eyeing that new Bugatti but shuddering at its $19 million dollar price tag. (USD that is)
Dwayne Vinck.
Bob Wiggins. Read the Warren Buffet letter: it’s well expressed and bang on the money, too. (Link to letter is above.)
Chris Wright.
George Roberts.
Associates:
Gregg Callander.
Alumni:
Ken Eades.
Bill Hoogstratten.
Bruce Roblin.
Chris Wright
