Yesterday while at

Staples, I couldn't believe all the customers inside without Covid face masks on. Staples has lots of hand sanitizers and most of the staff have face masls or are behind shields.

I bought the Samsung nvme ssd and 2 packages of energel pens. They have some nice computer chairs at Staples as well, and I almost bought one, but couldn't justify spending below my balance. Perhaps next month.

Also yesterday, Anne and I did a massive purge of our closet, which contained mostly my stuff. The "purge" was Anne's idea but I agreed. I threw out a lot of crap but also found a bunch of stuff, like my Bartending 1 course certificate:

The above certificate was issued shortly after completing the test, November 26th 1984 at Norquest college. I never pursued the 2nd part because I realized that bartending was the kind of a job that would require me to stay on my feet. I did that all day at my day job at the time.  

So its official, Edmonton and Toronto are the only 2 NHL hub cities. On the 26th of this month there will be an exhibition game, Calgary at Edmonton, and I imagine Edmonton at Calgary. Its my understanding that the puck drops on the season wrap up August 1st. The Stanley Cup game will be played here in Edmonton. Anyway, that's all for now.

Great day to get some gambling in

because its Friday the 13th. I usually do good on Black Jack scratch n' Win's 😃 I think today, I'm going to hunt for a Apple lightning usb dongle so I can use my midi keyboard controller with my 2017 iPad. The plan is to go to the Southgate Apple store and then get some A&W and get the chilli cheese dog I didn't get last time. I'm also looking at getting a Bluetooth mouse for my iPad since iPad0S has mouse support. I might end up even walking out with the New iPad since the wife doesn't care.

Some shocking news out of Ottawa today what with Conservative party leader Andrew Scheer resigning due to the party giving him funds to get Scheer's children to private school. The Conservative party (imo) needs a strong female leader Like Candice Bergen. I liked the way she helped to dismantle wasteful Long Gun registry and she is from Manitoba, which could help bridge some of the Western alien descent here in the West in Ottawa.

The bluetooth mouse is going to be very helpful because I can use it with miRack app to "grab cables" to patch them into various I/o's. I'll have 3 locations to go to today (hopefully) The source (shop for a cheep bt mouse) Apple store for the lightning chargeable usb cck and A&W for my chilli cheese dog. Hopefully all three. In theory. Also, I'll be able to watcha bit of Artfx Drum & Bass show for a bit this afternoon. Anyway, that's all for now.

Its the end of the week

for me at last. Because its Friday the 13th quite often for me, is one of my favorite days, why? Because its one of my luckiest days almost, every time playing blackjack scratch and win tickets. I win. However, its only at this one undisclosed location on my way to work. I win playing blackjack almost always on this day. I'm not saying its a sure thing ✨.The "secret" is to buy just 3 tickets and play them on location at the vendor, not off site. So, we'll see.

Tonight its the CFL Argo's/Eskimo's rubber match. Weather tonight indicates that at game time we're going to have thunder/lightning. I'm leaving out of here about 2:35pm like I did earlier yesterday get my blackjack tickets and play them before work. Then Saturday go to my music store take out an account. I'm getting Reason 10, then home to play with that all night. Then late Sunday afternoon after brunch, I'm getting a lift out to Kelly's (extreme West end) for a lodge meeting. I'll miss the Eskimo game but one of the guys at work tonight will keep me updated. Life is good. Anyway, that's all for now.

At 7:55 this morning

I didn’t even hear my iTouch alarm go off this morning and looking at the clock it was 7:55am! I had a shave, showered, dressed, got my cash together and my things and caught a 8:15am bus to Clareview got my CFL Proline picks and got a by hand 6/49 ticket and my coffee at Subway and at my desk 2 minutes before my shift at 9am!

I had a great start as well for the day pulling in about 7 completions in a 4 hour shift. At 1pm I booked off and headed over to Jack (the barber) and got a nice haircut. I didn’t know about this but Jack is a decent harmonica player and pulled it out of his pocket and played a few brief numbers. I walked up to my RBC and made my deposit. I wish I would have brought my Government ID along. I caught the train to Belvedere station on the tail end of the K-days parade and after a brief wait got the #11 over to Londonderry Mall. I looked around Coles etc, and found “Game on Sports.” I got a exchange for a XXL Esks t-shirt with no name on the back and I even got a $4 refund because the shirt was a bit cheaper. They added it onto my RBC account. After trying to find Albert’s I came across the Bell store. I explained what was going on with my Telus account and why I had to close it down. Bell had the same kind of Flex package for tablets and if I had my Government ID and my Ipad I would have internet on it right now. After that I found Albert’s and Bud’s lounge. A little side lounge attached to Albert’s. I ordered a Molson Dry and relaxed at the bar. On my way out I popped into “The Source” (Radio Shack) and asked if they had any i7’s in that order they were unpacking on the floor. Sadly no I found Dollarama and bought a bag of chips for the weekend and then into another store called “Champs.” They had a Edmonton Oiler‘s hoodie but it was in medium. Then into “Sport check.” I asked if they had any windbreakers or Oiler‘s hoodies/jerseys. I licked out almost everywhere and the clerk at  Sport check suggested I try “The Oiler‘s Store” in Kingsway. I had a brief wait for my #11 and then home.

I‘m currently watching the Argo‘s/Bomber‘s game. 21-6 at the half. Yikes. It doesn‘t look that good. So basically that‘s been my, not bad. Anyway, that's all for now.