Posted in Photo, Tim Hortons on Apr 24th, 2008
And I fall back to the average. Michelle found a last cup for me after my usual location (3rd Ave and 5th St SW) finally ran out of medium cups. Got my haircut, now I really look… for a lack of better word, not domestic. Latest Statistics: Record: 9 – 73 Spent: $127.85 Won: $21.38 [...]
Posted in Normal on Apr 24th, 2008
Sean Myers, Calgary Herald – Regardless if it’s a local or long distance call, everyone in the province (Alberta) will have to dial area codes 403 or 780 before the number. And on Sept. 12, a new area code, 587, will be added to future telephone numbers across Alberta. At least its not 3 + [...]
Posted in Photo, Tim Hortons on Apr 20th, 2008
Globe and Mail (Patrick White) – Not everyone has endured the great doughnut drought of 2008. Calgarian Jonathan Lin has graphed winnings far ahead of the company odds at linisus.com/tim-hortons-roll-up-the-rim. I returned to a very snowy Calgary on Friday night, and Michelle and I watched the Forbidden Kingdom Saturday night! Its a good movie, especially [...]
Posted in Photo, Tim Hortons on Apr 16th, 2008
Well, I’m leaving Toronto in a few days, and I have managed to drink enough Steeped Tea to make an absolutely massive structure as tall as the CN Tower! Almost. I was also mentioned in The Globe and Mail today! Unfortunately, I’m not that far ahead anymore, but still floating above the curve. Hello to [...]
Mmm, I’m so glad that Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu is alive and kicking. For $10 including tip, you get a hot bowl of tofu soup, rice, all the little Korean veggies, and an egg to crack into your soup. So delicious, at 691 Bloor St. West. Yum yum yum. Anyways, I did a big [...]
Posted in Normal on Apr 14th, 2008
If I had a “Jon’s Stupidity” category, this post would headline it. Going across the border from Canada to the States… USA Customs Agent: How long are you staying in the United States for? Jon: NO. USA Customs Agent: (rolls eyes in frustration, not making eye contact) Sir, how long are you staying in the [...]
Well, I’ve been in Toronto all this week, having a ball learning some new statistics programming things (seriously, this stuff makes me happy), and also trekking about Toronto without a tour guide. Toronto is nice, although it always feels warmer than you think it is, or significantly colder. Calgary just feels cold all the time! [...]
Posted in Tim Hortons on Apr 11th, 2008
Meredith (Program Manager, Google Docs) – We recently came across Jon Lin, a Canadian out of Alberta who puts Google Docs spreadsheets to work managing and cataloging his commitment to coffee, winning and statistics (great combo, no?). My Tim Hortons Roll Up The Rim 2008 Tracker spreadsheet was featured on the Google Docs blog! How [...]
Posted in Photo, Tim Hortons on Apr 6th, 2008
All packed up and flying to Toronto for two weeks! I look forward to the latte machine at the downtown Timmies… yes, a latte machine… Latest Statistics: Record: 6 – 45 Spent: $81.09 Won: $13.91 Probability: 16.91% [RUTR 2008 Progress]
Posted in Normal on Apr 2nd, 2008
CBC – Travellers grounded by flight delays are now able to call a dedicated Air Canada customer service line to air their complaints and find lodging — if they have paid an advance fee, the Montreal-based carrier said Wednesday. Priced at $25 and $35 for short- and long-haul flights, the “On My Way” service provides [...]