Random Thoughts

I've been away for a week (as you can tell by the lack of updates) so here's some of the things on my mind on this beautiful Monday Morning in the City of Champions.

Edmonton may be the City of Champions but if there was a championship for stellar customer service that award would have to go to the City of Calgary. From the Hose and Hound, to the Bear Kilt Pub and some bar on 17th (can't remember the name) the customer service was wicked awesome. Friendly staff who gave quick service, liked to make conversation and were just pleasant to deal with. Well done Calgary - finally something to be proud of haha.

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Speaking of Calgary, what the heck is up with all the one way streets in downtown? Trying to navigatge through there, especially during rush hour, is quite the experience. Wow.

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How long until we hear "Who let the dogs out" during a Philadelphia Eagles game this year? In all seriousness, it's a great move by the Eagles to pick up Michael Vick. It doesn't take a scientist to realize what he did was wrong. He paid his duty to society by spending 18-months in prison and now is ready to redeem himself and start a new and hopefully positive chapter in his life.

Some people are up in arms over the signing - they're still so angry over the fact he killed some dogs. Again, what he did was wrong - but where's all the uproar when sexual predators or drunk drivers who have killed people are out on the streets in no time - only to re-offend time and time again. That, to me, is the biggest tragedy in society.

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Is that not one of the best commercials on TV right now? And honestly, who wouldn't want a walk in closet filled with beer... though I'd perfer Alexander Keith's or Corona.

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Can someone please tell me what's wrong with the Saskatchewan Roughriders? How is it possible that this team can play so well in the first half but stink up the joint in the second half? Is it a conditioning problem? Lack of motivation? Youth? Whatever the answer, they need to figure it out and fix it if they hope to hoist the Grey Cup high above their heads in Calgary this November.

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A busy week in Saskatoon - the Blades open training camp Thursday while the University of Saskatchewan Huskies open training camp on Friday. It's a sure sign that summer is coming to an end, though wouldn't that mean summer would have had to arrive first? This was probably one of the worst summers I can remember here in Canada.

That's all I got for now... so while I enjoy the final couple days of my mini-vacation, here's some TJ to listen to and enjoy. Cheers!