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Ride This!

By on July 12, 2011

Last night was an amazing night; an amazing performance by Lights and to shake the cinnamon sugar off of my shirt, a death ride on the Sling Shot. Now I should start this by letting you know a few things, #1. Several years ago one of my best friends (who promised me a calm ride) spun me […]

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Largest Pancake Breakfast

By on July 10, 2011

Holy Pancake Heaven Batman! Staring at 7am yesterday morning Chinook Centre was the host to their 51st Annual Stampede Breakfast! The largest & best breakfast in Calgary with sponsorship proceeds going to Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. Over 60,000 people were in attendance and managed  to wolf back a staggering 4,000 lbs of buttermilk pancakes, 1000 lbs. […]

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Fashion Shows and Flap Jacks

By on July 8, 2011

As I walked through Mission on my way to the Core fashion show yesterday I was slowed down by the 4th Street Pancake Showdown.  Yes, only in Calgary will an entire community battle for pancake supremacy. After 16 dozen flap jacks, I tossed in my vote for Tilted Grill and their Red Velvet Pancake topped with syrup and […]

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