My Trip To Commonwealth

Last friday I took a trip up to Edmonton with my girlfirend to watch the Calgary Stampeders play the Edmonton Eskimos at Commonwealth Stadium. This was my first time watching a football game in Edmonton and my first watching a CFL game live outside of Calgary. I must say I rather enjoyed it. Besides the fact the Stampeders won. It was nice to watch from a different locale. Commonwealth is a large stadium, much larger then what I'm accustomed too at McMahon Stadium. We were sitting in section F2, row 73. Which was pretty high up. But was still enjoyable to watch a football game.
Some of the things that were different to me. They sold mini donuts in the concourse. Much like you'd get at the Stampede or other fair type places. Plus, they sold hard liquor like rum and coke or baileys and hot chocolate. One complaint is the city has to do a better job of making it easier to get too and away from the stadium. We took a park 'n ride to get there. Which was good at first. But Edmonton's finest were doing a piss poor job of not controlling the traffic as they should have been. For what should of taken us 10 minutes, took us about 30 minutes to get there. After the game we too the LRT which was a zoo. There wasn't enough trains to accommodate all the passengers. So we had to waddle into the station like cattle and then wait for a train. It could of been much better. But I guess that's Edmonton for you. They do things a little different then the rest of the world.
Nonetheless I had a great time. I'll have to bring my camera next time and take some photos.

Superstar Of The Month: Barry Bonds*

Barry Bonds is the Superstar of the month for breaking Hank Aaron's home run record of 755. Barry has dogged allegations he used steroids in the past. Take a look at the photos above. The one on the left was when he began his major league career and the one on the right a present photo. Hmmmmmm.... You make your own conclusions.

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Superstar Of The Month: Milt Stegall

The Superstar of the month for July is Milt Stegall of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

The Blue Bombers slotback set an all-time CFL record with his 138th touchdown, then added his 139th late in Winnipeg's 36-18 home win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night. Stegall passed the all-time mark of 137 touchdowns he'd shared with retired running backs George Reed and Mike Pringle. Stegall now has 136 career touchdown receptions and three non-receiving touchdowns — one on a punt return, one on a blocked kick return and one on a fumble recovery.

Congratulations Milt for being the Superstar of the month for July 2007.

The Greatest Show On Earth

Well, another year for the Calgary Stampede had come and gone. I attended this years exhibition last Saturday, which was difficult at times as it was well over 30 degrees Celsius all afternoon. The rides and games were the norm, same ones every year. The Round Up Center was a popular place on this day, simply because of the air conditioning. I watched the Superdogs again. That's always entertaining, plus it helped to get out of the sun. Later that evening I attended the chuckwagons and grandstand show. The chucks were exciting to watch, unfortunately on this day there was an accident and 3 horses died. I don't want to get into that right now. That's for another rant at another time.
After the chucks was the grandstand show. Which was the highlight of the day. The singing and dancing was excellent, of course. But there was more then just that. There was also a comedy act. Ventriloquist Ron Lucas had the soldout crowd howling. Which was a pleasant suprise, as most of the grandstand shows I've attended it was mostly singing and dancing, plus the fireworks at the end. It was a little difficult to watch the final stage act. As the fireworks were going off at the same time. So naturally most of the crowd was watching the fireworks and ignoring the stage. But nonetheless it was a great show and I'll definately have to make arrangements to attend next year.

(the only thing which I really didn't enjoy was before the Grandstand show began. We got to hear from the CEO of Shell. It should be no suprise as it's in Calgary and a major oil company is a huge sponsor. But it kinda pissed me off a tad when they plaster the Shell symbol while he makes the usual corporate speech.... anyways that 's for another post at another time.)

good eatin'

Last weekend I was in and around the Banff/Canmore area with my special someone. When we decided to stop for a bite to eat at The Grizzly Paw in Canmore. I had never been to this restaurant before. But I was extremely satisfied with everything about it after the meal. The food was good and the prices were reasonable. It was a pub style atmosphere, more then a restaurant. Which is what made it so enjoyable. They also have a mini brewery at The Grizzly Paw, with a couple of their own unique ales. I was driving so I didn't have a chance to sample any. With the restaurant area there was also an outdoor patio. This establishment gets 2 opposable monkey thumbs up from Dr.Clawmonkey. If you're ever in the Canmore area and you're a little hungry and/or thirsty. Stop into The Grizzly Paw and you won't be disappointed.

Superstar Of The Month for June: Scott Niedermayer

The Superstar of the month for June (sorry for the lateness) is Scott Niedermayer for winning the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy; for playoff MVP.

Scott is a true superstar, he's won almost everything there is to win when it comes to hockey. He's won a Memorial Cup, a World Junior Gold Medal, an Olympic Gold Medal, several Stanley Cups, a Norris Trophy (for top defenceman) and a Conn Smythe Trophy. He's probably even won more but I didn't have the time to check it all out. Don't be suprised if he retires sooner rather then later. What else does he have left to accomplish?

Congratulations Scott for being the Superstar of the month for June 2007.