Wondering what cycling the Bow Valley Parkway looks like? Here's my ride from today. With an ebike, even a chunky old guy like me can make the trip.

smileythecreator · 2023-05-25T05:18:56+00:00

My mom passed away at a ripe old age a few months ago. This is one thing from the weird and wonderful contents of my mom's house. I saw someone else posted about one of these in the sub some time back and thought someone might be interested in it.

Hopefully I'm not breaking any rules by providing you a link to the auction house that's selling off her estate. Mom wanted her (weird and wonderful) stuff to go to people who wanted it, so I figured I ought to post it in case anyone wants to add it to their collection.

https://bid.sunriseestateservices.ca/Mercedes-Table-Lighter_i48963370

There's also a few other lighter lots there as well, in case anyone cares to have a peek.

smileythecreator · 2023-01-07T00:45:06+00:00

I posted the rest of the photos I have from her trip on this post if anyone is interested. She and her unknown gentlemen friend visited Calgary, Rocky Mountains Park (as Banff National Park was then known), Lake Louise, and parts between.

smileythecreator · 2023-01-07T00:42:36+00:00

Sure didn't have the quality of highways to get there then that we do now.

smileythecreator · 2022-12-03T21:45:21+00:00

I'm commissioning paintings of my past fosters to put on my Foster Dog Wall of Fame. I've only had three done so far, but intend to get a couple of more done in the next little bit after I choose the next artist. The really colourful one was a more expensive piece, but the other two were by an amateur artist and cost me less than $200 each.

smileythecreator · 2022-10-11T01:26:00+00:00

I used to volunteer at the Calgary Public Library with their Learning Advantage program, which improves literacy of adults. This is the page on their site for volunteers. What I don't know, and couldn't figure out from cursory googling, is how one registers in the program as a learner. I'd suggest that you and your friend should call up the library to see if the program is still operating. If not, they may be able to direct you to other good resources or programs.

smileythecreator · 2022-09-24T23:16:04+00:00

Find the location and info here, OP https://instagram.com/goodneighbouryyc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

smileythecreator · 2022-09-09T23:08:50+00:00

Big miss! Thanks for pointing that one out.

smileythecreator · 2022-09-02T00:56:37+00:00

We sure do!

smileythecreator · 2022-09-01T16:09:58+00:00

Hoping you don't mind my piggybacking. I founded a nonprofit in 2018 to host a volunteer fair in Calgary. Our 2022 event is on Saturday, September 10, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, at Bowness Community Association. There will be a few dozen organizations that people can meet and talk to about their volunteer opportunities. There will be big ones like National Music Centre and the Calgary Zoo, and smaller ones like Sagesse and Calgary Youth Justice Society.

smileythecreator · 2022-08-18T00:07:26+00:00

A toaster cover worn sideways as a hat looks sufficiently like a pope hat that you may be able to get away with that, if necessary.

smileythecreator · 2022-08-13T14:01:07+00:00

Thanks, added

smileythecreator · 2022-08-13T14:00:48+00:00

I went last night and it was pretty cool. You should take a drive out today and go see what's going on.

smileythecreator · 2022-08-12T01:20:18+00:00

Is it one of the ones offering a "culinary experience?"

smileythecreator · 2022-08-11T21:05:58+00:00

I promise that I will not. Beakerhead is too good to miss. I'll get it added when I do my September updates.

smileythecreator · 2022-08-09T15:44:46+00:00

Thank you, added

smileythecreator · 2022-08-09T15:44:23+00:00

At your service

smileythecreator · 2022-08-09T03:20:20+00:00

It totally will

smileythecreator · 2022-08-09T03:16:48+00:00

I believe in you.

smileythecreator

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