Everything posted by GCJenks
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Manitoba Politics
I believe you might have me confused with another poster whose name also starts with “G”. Pretty sure you are attributing someone else’s words to me. I currently buy my liquor from a private store, pricing is the same as a liquor mart but I can get gas, pick up my mail, mix and essential groceries all at the same time. Why does this model work outside Winnipeg and other large cities but shouldn’t be allowed in the city? The heart of my question is what are the profits derived from liquor mart sales, assuming they are being charged the same value on the distribution side that the current private vendors are?
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Manitoba Politics
One question I have on the liquor sales question. Does anyone know or is it reported what the percentage of profits from Liquor Mart operations is compared to the wholesale distribution portion? It it my understanding that any private sales model still comes through MLGCA wholesale distribution. This is the same path to market this government implemented for cannabis and one of the reason our prices (even in private stores) is higher than other jurisdictions. I would also be interested in the evidence that private liquor sales = higher liquor consumption.
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The TV Thread
If you haven’t checked out Line of Duty on Netflix, Slow Horses and The Capture on Apple, you should. I really enjoyed them.
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The TV Thread
@Noeller I was quite upset with how S3E9 of Ted Lasso started but in the end a spectacular example of excellent writing that the series is known for.
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Bombers Rookie Camp/Training Camp/Pre-Season Thread
At first glance I don’t like the signing of Jr, but trust the CDN Mafia will do the right thing for the larger team.
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2023 NHL Playoffs Thread
I had this conversation last night. Would love to see a Panther's v Kraken final. My wife asked "You won't support a CDN team?" Not if it's the Leafs or Oilers...
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The TV Thread
Just watched Succession S4E3 and all I can say is wow.
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Restaurant/food thread
We received a bottle a bottle as a welcome gift when we stayed at an Airbnb in Revelstoke a couple years ago. Now I buy a bottle every time I am in the Okanagan.
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Canadian Politics
A bit of an ironic story for you, what it means in the larger scope I can’t tell you other than I believe that not all O&G feels the same way about everything. 2008 my aunt and uncle celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Leduc, Uncle was a retired Essa exec going back tthe 70’s with time in Libya and Cold Lake for many years I took my son and we drove in my F150, my cousin now an O&G exec drove up from Calgary in his Camry Hybrid. I think he was the first person I ever knew that drove a hybrid, has always been concerned about the environment and been quite progressive. I fully accept your description if applied to the field workers but I wonder how many of the bosses are actually the same
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Restaurant/food thread
Thanks for this discussion, I need to check this place out. I really wish Stoke the Fire was available somewhere locally. Their Garlic Fire is the best tasting sauce I’ve ever had. https://www.stokethefirehotsauce.com/
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Bombers Rookie Camp/Training Camp/Pre-Season Thread
And yet he still hit 26 of 29 last year. This really should settle the nerves of many fans, proof that this team isn't complacent and will always make changes to make them better. Also a bit of a sign for the rest of the league, be a quality organization and players want to play for you. I very much expect Walter's got a call from his agent "So, Sergio just got cut by the Elks, he will sign with you today for $X and not talk to anyone else if that works for you." Edit: UGH!! I need more coffee before posting in the morning. I heard @DTonOB quote that 26 for 29 number and didn't realize it was PAT's not FG's. Field Goal percentage was still roughly 85% which I will take any time.
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Bombers Rookie Camp/Training Camp/Pre-Season Thread
Just overlayed the home game schedule with my work travel schedule and it looks like I am only away for one home game this year, Week 3. Last year I think I missed 3 homes games so this is an improvement. Again relieved that the Banjo Bowl is on Saturday as I am on a plane at 6am Sunday again this year.
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Around The NHL 2022-23
So Ehlers is at fault not Hartman? Don't think I can agree on that.
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2022/2023 Off-Season (League/Non-Bombers-specific News)
I live on the Netley system that feeds in to Lake Winnipeg and on the weekend with a strong North wind we still had chunks of ice being pushed back past us. Swimmable in that the ice will be gone is likely, warm enough for an old fart like me? Doubtful. As Noeller said AirBNB, VRBO or even Kijiji for rental spots. Birdshill is only camping, no cottages.
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2023 NHL Playoffs Thread
So Maurice wasn’t the problem… What a surprise…
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The Winnipeg Thread
There are so many lanes of traffic that it almost works. Has been #1 for at least the last 5 years, the worst part is the flow all stops a block away on Regent or Nairn. McPhillips & Leila used to be on the list and is on the list of highest number of crashes. I can tell you that many people do their best to avoid that area especially in afternoon rush hour. From my office near Polo Park the most direct route home is McPhillips out Hwy 8 to Clandeboye Rd. If I leave the office later than 4:30 I can save 10 minutes but driving in the wrong direction to Rte 90 to Perimeter to Hwy to Clandeboye Rd. I think it's 12kms of extra driving but flows so much better, and saying that Rte90 flows shocks my system just typing it.
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Around The NHL 2022-23
Let's be honest, with what the players make they would be doing bake sales to cover their rent.
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The Winnipeg Thread
I can admit that I voted to keep it closed, I was wrong and would like the chance to change my vote. Everyone but the physically challenged. Crossing has to be at grade to truly be what it needs to be. Open it up as a scramble intersection and move everyone at the same time and then move traffic and not pedestrians move at that time.
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The Winnipeg Thread
Fixed it for you.
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Upcoming Movies
Make sure you pre-buy your tickets, showing on multiple screens but still limited options on the morning of yesterday.
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Upcoming Movies
We saw it yesterday too, 10 year old loved it. I thought it was a great escape for 90 minutes and Cineplex Junxion seats are incredibly comfortable. I am tempted to spec $15 just to go for a nap... The 10 Year old already has the lyrics memorized and was singing along at the movie. Of course he also threw his arms in the air and celebrated when Aha "Take on Me" was played too.
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The Winnipeg Thread
This training wasn't about dealing with the public. It is geared towards making us all better humans and helping us to treat each other better everyday. I would feel honoured if my private sector employer would offer this training to all of us. Reconciliation is the responsibility of every person that breathes the great clean Canadian air.
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The TV Thread
Finished this last night, still trying to wrap my head around all that I saw. Incredibly well written, directed and acted just having a hard time with the story as a whole. To think of how it started to how it finished is a little mind blowing, absolute kudos for telling this story as a Korean/Asian societal series not many would be brave enough to do that but it works so well. Will likely download it and watch it again the next time I travel, I am sure there are things that I missed that would have made it better. As it is I replayed the last scene of episode 9 several times while my wife and I argued about what we saw.
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The TV Thread
Singin': "Don't worry 'bout a thing, 'Cause every little thing gonna be all right." Singin': "Don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing, 'Cause every little thing gonna be all right!" Absolutely fantastic!!!
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The TV Thread
Huge Lasso fan, can’t wait to get the 10yr old in bed so we can watch it. Taking a cue from your Bomber memorabilia thread, I have one of these on display in my office at work. http://Little People Collector Ted Lasso Special Edition Set In Display Gift Box For Adults & Fans, 6 Figures https://a.co/d/aybanxB