Calgary Water Cooler Talk Thread - Page 56

Ramsayfarian · #**1101** Posted **Mar 2, 2012, 10:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by bigcanuck

I must be out of touch - what happened to Tapout being the standard uniform?

Tapout took a dive after the company founder wrapped his exotic sports car around a light post. However the company has recently been revived and is now the official clothing line for UFC.

Ramsayfarian · #**1102** Posted **Mar 2, 2012, 10:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

<Slow Clap> returned right back at you sir! Classic.

Make sure that you wear an Affliction shirt so you fit in!

Great now we both have the clap.

Innersoul1 · #**1103** Posted **Apr 4, 2012, 10:41 PM**

This was pretty cool, thought it might be appreciated by some of you:

A train laying out its own tracks:
http://www.dump.com/traintrack/

fusili · #**1104** Posted **Apr 4, 2012, 10:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

This was pretty cool, thought it might be appreciated by some of you:

A train laying out its own tracks:
http://www.dump.com/traintrack/

That is so awesome.

Innersoul1 · #**1105** Posted **May 4, 2012, 2:34 AM**

Heard on the radio (CBC) today that since the Crown Vic has been discontinued CPC is phasing in the Dodge Charge. Additionally, they are going back to black and white for all of their new vehicles. A main factor being that it was hard for HAWKS to track the CPS vehicles amongst all the other white vehicles on the road.

Ramsayfarian · #**1106** Posted **May 4, 2012, 2:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Innersoul1

Heard on the radio (CBC) today that since the Crown Vic has been discontinued CPC is phasing in the Dodge Charge. Additionally, they are going back to black and white for all of their new vehicles. A main factor being that it was hard for HAWKS to track the CPS vehicles amongst all the other white vehicles on the road.

That and not all CPS vehicles have numbers on their roof.

New markings look pretty cool.

http://calgary.openfile.ca/blog/cura...police-service

hulkrogan · #**1107** Posted **May 4, 2012, 9:28 PM**

A little help if the SSP community doesn't mind....

I'm getting married next year, and I've got the reception figured out, but need somewhere for a ceremony. We're both rather non-religious, so it might be easier to skip the church route unless they let you just rent the building.

The types of places I've been thinking of have been:

-old barn/church in Heritage park
-zoo
-St Matthew's in Bridgeland (brick one on the ridge with the glowing red cross, close to home and looks like a cool building)
-Knox United (Cool old building, heard they don't care about what religion you are)

Anything else cool around? Any old buildings in Inglewood or somewhere like that which could be used for the purpose?

mersar · #**1108** Posted **May 4, 2012, 9:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by hulkrogan

A little help if the SSP community doesn't mind....

I'm getting married next year, and I've got the reception figured out, but need somewhere for a ceremony. We're both rather non-religious, so it might be easier to skip the church route unless they let you just rent the building.

The types of places I've been thinking of have been:

-old barn/church in Heritage park
-zoo
-St Matthew's in Bridgeland (brick one on the ridge with the glowing red cross, close to home and looks like a cool building)
-Knox United (Cool old building, heard they don't care about what religion you are)

Anything else cool around? Any old buildings in Inglewood or somewhere like that which could be used for the purpose?

If its not booked already then I'd say look at the Shawnessy Community Hall (aka the Barn). Theres also the Rotary House at Stampede that I went to a wedding at last year. Both places though kind of work better for both the ceremony and reception at right after.

Jimby · #**1109** Posted **May 4, 2012, 9:39 PM**

Lougheed House and the Southern Alberta Pioneers log cabin are nice for small weddings.
http://www.avenuecalgary.com/article...ild-a-dream-on

Bigtime · #**1110** Posted **May 4, 2012, 9:47 PM**

Take a look at the new Devonian Gardens perhaps?

Friend of my wife got married at Knox United, it's a pretty cool setting.

hulkrogan · #**1111** Posted **May 4, 2012, 10:41 PM**

Awesome, keep them coming guys! Devonian would be great, I just figured booking would be an issue as it's not even done, but I might as well call. Thanks again everyone! SSP delivers.

Cage · #**1112** Posted **May 4, 2012, 11:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by hulkrogan

...We're both rather non-religious, so it might be easier to skip the church route unless they let you just rent the building.

Highly unlikely that you would be able to just rent the building and go with your own officiant. At a minimum you should expect a church service to be conducted by the minister or other member of the repective church's personnel. For example at the discretion of the presiding minister or at the request of the Arch-Bishop, another minister can perform the ceremony.

Also any church ceremony will have to be conducted as a religious service and to the churches cannon requirements.

If your not absolutely opposed to Christianity in general, I would recommend you check out St. Barnabus Anglican Church in Sunnyside. Beautiful church and wonderful Minister in Jagdut Singh. I believe at least one member of the couple must be Anglican, however they are not too fussy with formalities.

shreddog · #**1113** Posted **May 4, 2012, 11:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by hulkrogan

A little help if the SSP community doesn't mind....

I'm getting married next year, and I've got the reception figured out, but need somewhere for a ceremony. We're both rather non-religious, so it might be easier to skip the church route unless they let you just rent the building.
...

I've been to non-religious weddings in the following fantastic venues ...

The Ranche in Fish Creek,
Bragg Creek Community Centre, and
Stoney Nakoda Lodge (no booze is allowed though).

All great with outside scenary.

I've also been at a wedding at Assiboine Lodge ... but that may not be what you're after!

Jimby · #**1114** Posted **May 5, 2012, 12:27 AM**

I was once at a family wedding at the Big Rock Brewery which is a surprisingly great venue.

1ajs · #**1115** Posted **May 5, 2012, 1:20 AM**

how about in the calgary tower?

anyhow anyone listen to cjsw on fridays?

Wigs · #**1116** Posted **May 5, 2012, 5:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by hulkrogan

A little help if the SSP community doesn't mind....

I'm getting married next year...

If you need a photographer I can recommend someone

monocle · #**1117** Posted **May 5, 2012, 4:43 PM**

We had our ceremony and reception at the Lougheed House on May 7th last year. Awesome place.

On a completely unrelated note... Does anyone know of a good place to go out for dinner on Monday night, for an anniversary?

Jimby · #**1118** Posted **May 5, 2012, 5:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by monocle

We had our ceremony and reception at the Lougheed House on May 7th last year. Awesome place.

On a completely unrelated note... Does anyone know of a good place to go out for dinner on Monday night, for an anniversary?

Congrats on your first year! For a special occasion, I would suggest Alloy or the Tower.
May 6 is a special day for me - the day I arrived in Calgary to live!

Calgarian · #**1119** Posted **May 5, 2012, 6:03 PM**

I was really impressed with the restaurant in the tower last time I was there, very good food, and the view is obviously great.

Wentworth · #**1120** Posted **May 5, 2012, 7:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by shreddog

I've been to non-religious weddings in the following fantastic venues ...

The Ranche in Fish Creek,
Bragg Creek Community Centre, and
Stoney Nakoda Lodge (no booze is allowed though).

All great with outside scenary.

I've also been at a wedding at Assiboine Lodge ... but that may not be what you're after!

Are you referring to Nakoda on the Lake? (Not to be confused with casino hotel on the Trans Canada.) We were there for a wedding a couple years ago, and it definitely was not a dry wedding. Mind-blowingly beautiful location.

http://www.nakodalodge.com/