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Nicknames: Big Dave, Daypid, Taavelli
From: Sioux Lookout
Occupation: A Wannabe Astronomer and Astro-physicist, but that's not my day job :-(
Hobbies: Astronomy, physics, history, culture, golf, weight lifting, x-country skiing, outdoor stuff, running
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It’s a whole new year 01-03-09
Happy New Year to everyone!!! Yup..., it’s a whole new year. Been on a X-Files kick... I am about half way the entire series..., right now towards the end of season four. I’ll try and get in as much as I can before the end of my holidays. It’s just too short. I’ll have to thank Santa Claus for my nano..., good call.
Back to work tomorrow 01-04-09
Back to work tomorrow..., oh well... Getting back into lifting after a couple month layoff. It’s the first couple of weeks getting into it that is the hardest just because you’re not at the same level when you stopped. I know a lot of people who try too hard then it just doesn’t happen. I go really light for the first cycle then work myself up. Looking at the “List of Banished Words” by Lake Superior State..., I agree “Green” and “Carbon Footprint” are words that should be banished. I have no use for them.
Now that Tricia Walsh-Smith is one big loser. First of all this lady marries a guy who is 25 years her elder. She signs a pre-nup and once things go awry..., she takes her views to the world wide web via youtube. When she does that..., she shoots herself in the foot and cries about that. Listening to her rant..., the impression I got is this lady married the guy for his money and she wanted more. In the pre-nup, the husband agreed to pay her $750,000. That’s no small change for anyone. Why couldn’t she be happy with that..., loser... It’s kinda Phillip’s fault anyways for marrying a loser but I guess he had some idea because he got her to sign a pre-nup...
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In case you are wondering where the hell Mattice, Ontario is on Highway 11 (where I grew up), look for this dinosaur on the side of the road. Also if you are parched after hours..., this is the place to be along with 9 other excellent locations to serve you.
This is me in a Lapplander Traditional "Dwelling" in Finland
Near Fort Severn's Goose Camps
Near Tampere, Finland
Me with Grandpa Sandy
Back in the day in Mattice
Quotes
"Everything is determined, the beginning as well as the end, by forces over which we have no control. It is determined for insects as well as for the stars. Human beings, vegetables or cosmic dust, we all dance to a mysterious tune, intoned in the distance." - Albert Einstein
"I intend to live forever, or die trying" - Justin Neegan
"Ninty-Five percent of enjoying the wilderness is knowing it's there" - John Sills in reference to the people of the south.
"When traveling (abroad) ..., sometimes it is hard to tell someone what they just ate, it could be a monkey, dog, anything..." Osmo's answer when I asked what I ate for breakfast.
“Donna Orr, the only Orr I know besides Bobby” - Ted Nolan
"...keep your goals as high as you can dream, and if you fall short they will be higher than is you aimed too low." - Dale
Religion is the opium of the masses - Tom Wassakeesic
The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education. - Albert Einstein
Gas to Calstock: $40.00, Food for the road: $40.00, Getting to Calstock at 4:30am, no one awake, going to Hearst for a hotel, no rooms available, heading to Mattice at 5:30am for other hotels and finding out there are no longer any hotels there: PRICELESS - Tanya Spence
Locks only keep the honest people out - Mike Peltenon
“..... if the coffee is too strong, just add water. You can make strong coffee weak but you can’t make weak coffee strong..” - John Perry's memo to KO staff
“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That's what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they'll go through the pain no matter what happens” - Arnold Schwarzenegger
"I worked myself up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty." - Groucho Marx
Wishing everyone the best in 2009!!!
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Hobbies: Cross Country Skiing, weight lifting, running, golf. hunting, guitar (classical, electric) trapping, reading, writing, badminton, astronomy, astro-physics, world philosophy / religion, mythology (Viking, Finnish, Greek, Celtic and First Nation), ancient history, outdoor stuff, health / fitness and cooking...
Favorite Movies: Return of the King, The Matrix, Pulp Fiction, Clear Cut
Favorite Comedy: Dumb and Dumber, Naked Gun
Favorite Classic: Singing in the Rain, Children of the Damn, Little Big Man
Favorite Sappy Movie: Notting Hill
Favorite Singer: Hank Williams Sr. (Male), Shania Twain (female), Van Halen (Group)
Best Wings (Hottest): Up in Smoke - (Thunder Bay) note you have to ask for the hottest possible or they won’t give it to you but their XXX is very hot nonetheless.., .runner ups: Dick and Nillies (Sioux), Montana’s, Chicken Chef (Sioux)
Best Ribs and Chicken: Northwood Lodge (Red Lake)
Best Chilli: Travlers (Vermillion Bay)
Best Pancakes: Hottio’s (Thunder Bay)
Best Pizza: Toppers (Sudbury), Pizza Place (Hearst)
World’s Best Chicken Balls and Chicken Fried Rice: Kings Café (Hearst) Note: according to Time Magazine if you don’t mind eating it with toast, it’s a Hearst thing.
Best Prime Rib: Old Mill (Ancaster)
Best view while eating: 360 (Toronto)
History of Christmas
The middle of winter has long been a time of celebration around the world. Centuries before the arrival of Jesus, early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.
In Scandinavia, the Norse celebrated Yule from December 21, the winter solstice, through January. In recognition of the return of the sun, fathers and sons would bring home large logs, which they would set on fire. The people would feast until the log burned out, which could take as many as 12 days. The Norse believed that each spark from the fire represented a new pig or calf that would be born during the coming year.
The end of December was a perfect time for celebration in most areas of Europe. At that time of year, most cattle were slaughtered so they would not have to be fed during the winter. For many, it was the only time of year when they had a supply of fresh meat. In addition, most wine and beer made during the year was finally fermented and ready for drinking.
In Germany, people honored the pagan god Oden during the mid-winter holiday. Germans were terrified of Oden, as they believed he made nocturnal flights through the sky to observe his people, and then decide who would prosper or perish. Because of his presence, many people chose to stay inside.
AC/DC - It's A Long Way To The Top
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