Changes at Work

Well Brian got his walking papers today. As always when this happens, the office was pretty quiet this morning. People just trying not to make eye contact and all that jazz. But, other than that, the let-go happened without much hoopla. The only really good thing about this layoff was the hope that I would get to trade in my minivan for his Dakota 4X4, but once again this plot has been foiled by the construction division, who desperatly need the truck. This I dont understand, because had he not been let go, the truck would not be up for grabs. What would they have done then. I will tell you, they would have managed with what they have now. But it would appear that I am the only one who has to manage with what they have now.

Lets see what else. Regina was a pretty good time. It was more or less just a get-together with all the managers. Blaine expressed his desire for all of us to keep in contact with each other, and get to know each other a bit better. So with that said we had a great dinner at Golfs steakhouse. A restaurant that I definately can recommend to anyone who is in, or passing through Regina. I had the Steak Neptune and it was done to perfection, with asparagus and wild rice. YUMMY. After dinner we hit the casino and then a cool little bar, with live music called Mcnally's all in all a great night. On Friday we were not scheduled to leave Regina till almost 9, but we chose instead to take the long way home, with a layover in Edmonton, but still made it back to cowtown by 6:30. I was able to watch some of the first period of the Edmonton Detroit game on the plane via satellite. Man has technology come a long way. And this brings us to the weekends Hockey games.

Edmonton vs. Detroit game one. What a farce. Edmonton should have won this game. Hockey is not baseball and you should not be able to bunt the puck in the net, but alas bunting is allowed, and thus the Oil lost game one. However on Sunday they made up for this loss by handing Detroit a 4-2 loss. Which was deserving. Again, both Detroits goals were ugly. I think Edmonton is going to take this series in 5 or 6. Go Oilers go.

Calgary vs. Anaheim on Friday was a good game, and the Red Mile was in full swing. Some 8000 party goers hit the avenue, with little or no problems. Unfortunately i was too tired to make it to the avenue. The Flames however failed to show up for game two and are thus heading on the road with the series tied at 1. You must now remember what i said in a previous blog. Calgary has only managed to win 1 out of its past 13 games while on the Road to the Might Ducks. So statistically things are not looking good for Calgary. Maybe, Kippersof (sp) will have to make sure he picks up his superman tights from the cleaners.

Well this blog has managed to get a bit long. Saturday I managed to get some good writing time in, cranked out around 1500 words, which considering the writers block I have had as of late, is quite remarkable. After writing i managed to get pretty smashed and made the mistake of going out in public. First the wine tasting at lodge, and then to Workshop Theatres Trivia night. Needless to say I will be hearing about my adventures at both those events for some time to come.

Lost but not least, a disclaimer. It would appear that over the weekend, some misinterpretations of my blog entries resulted in two friends in a bit of a quarrel. Please do not base anything of importance on what I write. As you all know I see the world through some pretty "thick" and "distorted" glasses. I also tend write what is on my mind, and dont give much consideration to who is reading. If I did this I would spend too much time crossing my t's and dotting my i's. IF YOU HAVING A QUESTION, OR NEED ME TO CLARIFY SOMETHING I HAVE WRITTEN, SIMPLY POST A COMMENT. This will save much heartache and confusion.

CAIO