GCJenks

The saddest thing to me is that none of the opposition have an alternate plan that is reasonably palatable. Wab out proclaiming that they should meddle with Hydro or MPI to ensure lower monthly payments is not the right answer either. Hydro is in the mess it is from all the interference by previous NDP governments. It seems so simple to me, but no political party seems to talk about it (so I must be wrong?). Wouldn't the easiest most efficient way to affect this change be to raise the Provincial Personal Exemption? Allow us to keep more of our own money that we earn, instead of taking it and then trying to find ways to give it back?

In addition to expressing outrage at the way Shared Health and WRHA spend there money there are things we can personally do to help. If I can suggest a great organization supporting the victims or sexual assault, especially during childhood, please support Heartwood Healing Centre. https://heartwoodcentre.ca/support-our-mission/

Did you not see me whining that I couldn’t even get a table last time I tried? I see no harm in talking about a good locally owned restaurant. There just appears to be a few of us that live in or patronize the particular area.

The 90’s show gets better. Leah starts to shine once away from her parents and there are a few very funny moments reminiscent of the original.

Wife and I both saw this special and so it was hot dogs for supper tonight, along with air fryer poutine. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10160255075745491&set=a.77696030490&type=3

We started it but haven’t gotten very far, got distracted by the lighter “That ‘90’s Show” which was fun mindless humour.

I’m curious if those kettle chips will be a regular thing or just for the special. @Brandon have you tried Junction 59? The wife and I quite like that one too, the 10yr old not so much. The other out of town spot that you should try is Colin’s House in Beasuejour. Everything is made from scratch in house except the dessert and chicken fingers, might just be the best fries in the province. Just about anything on the menu can be Celiac friendly so I really enjoy my visits. Also struggle to decide between tacos and fish and chips, always start with a plate of beet chips.

For all you hungry folks, today's special at Roxy's is a bacon cheese dog, kettle cut chips and coleslaw for $14.95... https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/327711429_700045758227877_6819244157542839126_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p526x296&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=qwI_5XoSgIIAX9nFkYd&tn=gK7pVsEXj-jF1JsZ&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfAIp5bZamzR1b6aQyA2xqbp8SNgnr0G8dLvSCCT6RSr3A&oe=63D5F485

As a celiac, I hate you right now... I have actually heard the servers describe the Bistro fries to people as Costco fries. House fries are their home made option.

They are by Cavendish, they sell them in store. They are as crispy as they are because of the coating applied to them (which makes many of us unable to eat them). I can’t remember all the ingredients but flour and egg are two of them. I’m a firm believer that fries should have one ingredient potato and then the oil they are cooked in.

Can you explain your choice of Bistro over house fries? I can’t eat the Bistro but I’ve never understood why anyone would order Costco fries in a restaurant over fresh cut. For us it was part of the charm, between the sisters and a couple of the long term servers one of them was going to bust on us for something. Like going home and having mom give you crap about not finishing your dinner. Desserts were to die for but there was never room after those meals. Had to take it home for later. Used to drive out once a month after we had moved back to the city. Another testament that if you are running a family owned business you need to have a rock solid succession plan. Was never the same without them and squabbling between heirs seemed to sink them for all of us to suffer through withdrawal.

Have to throw out an obligatory “Damn, I miss Barney Gargles’. You knew going in chances were 50/50 you’d get scolded for something but the food was always top notch.

It’s now our go to for breakfast out.

We’re a once a week restaurant family and go about every third week, Roxy’s is not what it once was but still the best in town. They’ve had lots of staffing issues, not at all the same as we started going 10 or so years ago. The Riverboat is greatly improved from what we remember from the first time we lived here 8 years ago.

Having spent 7 years in Harbourview South and now being outside Selkirk I can agree with many of your selections, you are lucky to have kids that will eat such a diverse selection. My 10 year old would starve over many of those options. Sals is actually pretty good and does a better job catering to food allergies than some of the others you mentioned. Next time you are in Selkirk you should give the Riverboat a try, service is friendlier and more consistent than Roxy's. We tried to get in to Roxy's a couple weeks ago and they didn't have enough servers to open both dining rooms and it was over an hour wait for a table.

Must be why my Sask friends are extra salty this morning...

My favourite that I need to do sometime soon is a tri tip. Sous vide for about 6 hours and then finish cowboy style directly on the coals. Better meet is hard to find and I just spent a week in Texas.

This year is off to a brisk start. Any guesses on the over/under? I think if this pace keeps it’s somewhere in the 200 range.

Talk about an embarrassment of riches. 9 - Oline under contract that could start on most any team in the league...

I was thinking about this today and didn’t get a chance to search for an answer. What does an MLA pension pay? Is it the lifetime cushion similar a federal MP? How many years to be fully vested? I’m going to guess that ever MLA that decides not to run is fully vested and has a pretty soft cushion. In many ways this reinvigoration that this creates for the party could be good for all Manitobans. It will force the NDP and Libs to run on policy not just “we’re not them”.

New to the riding, any ideas on who the red and orange candidates will be? Are they nominated already?

After the chat about Oak, I was thinking Morning Hard Wood…

I keep checking looking for a daily signing but nothing new…

Are you actually in that business? What do you normally charge?

Exact same scenario except I believe Calgary the night before instead of Vancouver. Was the night we won the Western Final and the Kracken wore those hideous “ heritage” jerseys.