Sunday January 12, 2025 Photos

 

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Sunday January 12, 2025

I guess that I was so busy getting resettled that I lost track of time.

I finally finished working on the Pase Del Nino pics and the second parade on New Year's Eve.  Some of them are posted below.

 

I am back watching sports while reading, although my IPTV expired in October and the guy hasn't even bothered to contact me, although I had already decided to deal for more channels locally for about the same money.

I am still being contacted by these guys from BitProGain and I am doing nothing until they actually return some of my money, which has appreciated over 50% in one month according to them.

Some time in the coming week I need to receive my new debit and credit cards and meet with CIBC to square everything.  At the moment, I can't even check my balance without going to a teller...  This is not a fun condition to be in, but it will all be resolved shortly.

It had been snowy, sleet, and rainy, and around 0C so I have not gone out at all.

Today, I cooked a macaroni stew and shared it with Don from upstairs who has been battling a flu/cold bug.  He has almost no immune system so he needs to be very careful.

Hugs to everyone.

I hope you enjoy the pictures.  That was the day’s excitement.

Al

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Thursday January 9, 2025 Home again

 

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Thursday January 9, 2025

Overall, the exit from Ontario went smoothly Wednesday evening, WestJet actually left on time and arrived in Calgary as scheduled, and the bags arrived quickly.  My friend Betty was waiting for me and we got back to her lovely place in Diamond Valley in good time to have a nice glass of wine before retiring.

I retrieved all my gear and we headed to rescue my Regal from my sister's yard near Longview.  The trip along there is so breathtaking that I could not resist the few shots below.

The Regal was frost covered and a little scraping was required, but the old girl fired up easily and the heater struggled to warm the interior.  But once I got underway, she performed beautifully.   My lovely sister had packed me a bag of goodies and ginger ale for the 4-hour trip and I was ever so thankful as I dug into the delicious snacks and Mandarins.

I topped up the gas tank at Airdrie, picked up some milk and lasagna upon arrival in Edmonton and had enough energy to unpack.  Most of the detailed stuff could wait until tomorrow.

I got tagged immediately upon arrival to help another resident set up his new TV....  I did what I could but ultimately had to allow the building manager to finish since they had changed things while I was away.

My own IPTV system was due in September and has been shut off.  My intention is to purchase it locally now anyway so it will have to wait.  I still have the building's Telus feed.

I had been in contact with my buddy Bob, whose birthday was yesterday, and he had kindly invited me over for supper.  He craves company in his new apartment not far away and he loves to cook.  

I made a quick stop at Dollarama to pick up a 2025 Agenda, then I joined Bob for supper, and to watch our Oilers lose to Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.....

When I returned home, the bedroom was the only place I wanted to be...

I hope you enjoy the pictures.  That was the day’s excitement.

Al

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Winter view of the Rockies from Betty's

A flicker in the tree outside

Near my sister's place, magnificent view!

A 4-shot panorama I took while between Longview and Diamond Valley