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Writer/podcaster; fan of books, podcasts, hockey, baseball, curling & movies. Regional Traffic Manager for Rogers Radio in Ottawa. Views & opinions are my own. https://srgower.com https://photos.srgower.com https://alternativeairwaves.com
I added a couple of new #photos today! They're pictures taken from both a Black Bears and Charge game. Hopefully they came out okay on a big screen, they were taken with my phone rather than a camera.
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Another new #blog post today! This time, about Dr. Mario (Game Boy, 1990). #VideoGames #GameBoy
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Crucial Track for February 27, 2026: "We Used to Vacation" by Cold War Kids
1 of 2 favourite tracks from "Robbers & Cowards" (2007), "We Used to Vacation". #music #CrucialTracks
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Crucial Track for February 11, 2026: "Wizard of Ahhhs" by Sinewave
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Turns out the feed is terrible for everyone.
Trying to watch mixed doubles on CBC gem, but the stream is extremely glitchy, jumping around all over the place - anyone else have the same experience?
Rest is a weapon?
It happens every time. My wife didn't believe me at first.
TIL Austin Hays is the most 54-year-old lookin 30-year-old in MLB.
Seeing the full bracket puts it in better context. When I saw the first part of the bracket I didn't realize TSN was only showing the game schedule for Friday only.
It's a little heartening that this is one of the few sports that isn't entirely digital.
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Oh, reddit's curling subreddit to the rescue. It's 1A vs 1B (pool A vs B) and 1B vs 2A. Then winners of those two games against each other to go to the final; loser of those games plays 3/4. I still think the 1st place teams deserve a bye though?
I need someone to explain the #Scotties playoff format to me. Why are the lower seeded teams getting a bye while the top 2 teams play a qualifier? Shouldn't the 1st place team get the bye and 2vs3 is the qualifier? #curling
I finally listened and your answer makes way more sense! Definitely not related to the wendigo at all!
It's so hard to do anything but ice the puck from your own zone in this game let alone a goalie goal!
Ullmark
I should mention the lead was blown in the last 10 minutes, with the GTG scored with Colorado's net empty - I couldn't get past the blue line to score an EN goal.
I'm pleased to report my NHL 26 game last night, #Sens vs Avs, did not result in a lopsided blowout. However I did blow a 2-0 lead to lose in OT. ยฏ\_(ใ)_/ยฏ
@senscallups.bsky.social I was at that Saturday game, last minute date night. My wife sold it as it was Star Wars night, burying the lead that it was also the night honouring Jacques Martin. She could have told me that first! We were so frustrated with the Sens play though. Otherwise a fun night.
Crucial Track for January 27, 2026: "Aperture" by Harry Styles
A few nights ago while listening to the radio I heard mention of "...influenced by LCD Soundsystem" ...
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Terrible game aside, it was really great to see Jacques honoured tonight.
Would be nice if the Sens would skate faster. But hey I got a free lightsaber! #GoSensGo
Obviously - I need to listen to the story - but is the title a purposeful play on "Wendigo" (as in the Indigenous creature)?
Crucial Track for January 22, 2026: "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac
I heard this on the radio this morning on the way to work, just at the start of my drive. I never get tired of it. #Music #CrucialTracks
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It bothers me a bit that they don't reference the ACTUAL HISTORIC BOBSLED TEAM instead of the Disney movie
Crucial Track for January 21, 2026: "You Wouldn't Like Me" by Tegan and Sara
#CrucialTracks
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@glengower.ca How come there is a 61 - Terry Fox/Stittsville and a 62 - Terry Fox/Stittsville? I was able to take either bus to get to Dominion today but the identical destination in the route name is a little confusing. #OCTranspo
New #Photo post! A couple of ornaments from my in-law's Christmas tree in 2025.
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I find it annoying and inconvenient that pretty much all of the sports organizations in the city have their own ticketmaster site and that you can't use just one ticketmaster account...you have to access each one separately (so you can't view all your tickets in one place).