AWESOME COMMERCIAL OF THE DAY

THE TRIP FROM HELL AND HOW LINDA BLAIR SAVED THE DAY

Back in 1992 or so I went with my buddy Kevin on a weekend trip to Minneapolis. The purpose of the trip – SPOOKYWORLD- a three day horror convention. The stars of the show Linda Blair (the exorcist)+ Kane Hodder (Jason-Friday the 13^th) + Tiny Tim (tiptoe through the tulips). I had saved a lot of money so I could shop, buy stuff at the convention, and I also wanted to buy a video camera.  We left Friday morning and everything was fine until about 20 miles to our destination. My car a 1988 Dodge Daytona, started to chug and cough- getting progressively worse and worse. I pulled over to check it out but saw nothing (I’m no mechanic). We keep on truckin and my car is getting slower and slower. The last two miles or so we were probably cruising at about three miles an hour. We arrived at the little hotel and I parked in the front. I took my foot off the brake and my car uttered a last gasp and died. I got out of the car and immediately smelled something burning. I followed the smoke trail to the back end of the vehicle. I take a look under the car- my muffler and exhaust pipe are glowing red hot and smoking. We check in and I call the nearest garage and have my car towed in. $120 bucks. The mechanic say’s he will give me a call when they find out what the problem is. They call back a few hours later and tell me it’s the water pump. It’s going to cost $350+ to get it fixed. The worst part is that it’s a special model they don’t have in stock- it’s going to take 2-3 days to get it.   That means we will have to stay an extra day or 2, and both of work on Monday. GREAT. The convention is across town so now we need to rent a car. The car rental place is also across town so we have to call a cab. A 45 minute cab ride later I shell out another $65 dollars. Car rental for 2 days $150. It keeps getting better. We get back to the hotel in our white Grand Prix and the woman at the desk gives us a message. “They found the part at another garage and it will be ready tomorrow”. I guess that’s good news. Rented a car for nothing- oh well. The Woman at the front desk hears us talking about the convention we are going to and say’s “Hey my daughter is working at the convention; I can get you free tickets”. Finally some good news. Both of us are tired from running around so we hit the sack. We get woken up by the mechanic at 9:00 in the morning to say my car is ready. We drive over in the rental car to pick up my car- I shell out the $410 smackers in repairs and we both drive over to the rental place to drop off the car. We then finally head out to the convention on the outskirts of town. We get there and the place is lame city. There is hardly anybody there. There are a few interesting movie props, some memorabilia, a kiddie hayride, and a lame ass haunted maze. Kane Hodder did not even show up, and Tiny Tim looked like a half dead zombie (he actually did die about 3 weeks later). I got him to sign a Fangoria magazine I had. The highlight of the whole trip was Linda Blair. There was nobody even in line for her this place was so empty. I talked to her for about half an hour. I got her sign some photos, movie cases and other stuff. I told her I came all the way from Canada to see her. She was so happy she got out of her chair- came around the table and gave me a great big hug and a kiss. I thought to myself “hey were hitting it off- I’m 99.9 percent sure that if I ask her to dinner after the convention she will go”. Then I remember I have 3 dollars left to my name- so much for that plan, mission aborted.  The next day we head back home. I get back to my house and my Dad is watching a 20/20 episode doing a story on how small town garages are scamming out-of-towners with a “You need a new water pump” story, while your car only needs a five dollar part.   Son of’ a bitch.          

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HOMETOWN HERO OR LOCAL PERV

I have come by some information concerning a certain Winnipeg sports star that I would like to share. This “star” that shall remain nameless has quite the sexual appetite.   A female acquaintance of mine was recently at a local bar when she was approached by a friend of the “star”. He asked her if her if she would like to go back to the “star’s” condo to meet up with him later. She agreed and off they went. When they arrived at the condo there were some other girls there who were with some more of the “stars” buddies. One thing led to another and my acquaintance ended up in the sack with “the buddy”. During this interlude in walks the “star”. He asks her if he could join the two in the sack. She says no I’m not into that, they yell at her to get out. She gets dressed quickly and leaves the room.  As she exits the condo she encounters the other girls she saw inside, one of the girls is crying. She asks what is wrong.  The girl says she left her jacket inside the condo but is too afraid to go back in to get it because they too were told to get out when they wouldn’t agree to a threesome. My acquaintance then realizes she left her car keys on the night stand in the bedroom.  She decides to go back in to get her keys and the other girl’s jacket. She enters the condo, goes into the bedroom to get her keys and what does she see – The so called hometown hero and his buddy double teaming some other girl. She quietly retrieves her keys- leaves the room and doesn’t look back fearing she will turn into a pillar of salt. In my opinion guys like this shouldn’t be looked up to as a hero, they should be looked down upon as someone who treats women like garbage and abuses his stardom. Come on girls use your head and smarten up-stop lowering yourself to this type of guy’s level.  Have respect for yourself. Don’t let yourself be treated like garbage. Don’t get yourself in a position where things could get out of hand.

Looking at this objectively- I can understand 1 guy with 2 girls – but I can’t see why you would want another dude in the mix. What’s wrong with people?

                                                                              HERO OR ZERO

                                                                       ATHLETE OR PORNSTAR

                                                                           YOU DO THE MATH                                             

THE ANSWER TO "WHO IS DRIVING THAT CAR"

ITS THIS GUY. HOW CAN HE SEE OVER THE DASHBOARD?

WHO'S DRIVING THIS CAR- OMG

IS THIS A RUNAWAY VEHICLE?   WHO'S GONNA STOP IT ?
FIND OUT IF THIS HAS A TRAGIC ENDING IN THE NEXT BLOG

PIC OF THE DAY - BITCH SLAP

RESTAURANT REVIEW OF THE WEEK

PALATAL EXPRESS   (288 SHERBROOK)

My favorite place to eat for the past 20 years plus has been PALATAL MONGOLIAN STIR FRY. It used to be an all you could eat buffet on Pembina. You gathered all your meats vegetables, noodles and sauces- gave it to the cooks who prepared it right in front of you to your liking. It was cooked on a giant round flat skillet. My wife and I went at least once a month- it was awesome. When it closed it was like the end of the world. But then we discovered “PALATAL EXPRESS” on 288 Sherbrook.  Its run by most of the same great staff as the Pembina location.  It’s the same great food – just not buffet style. You pick all your own meats, noodles and sauces-cooked the same way –right in front of you. Great prices and great service and still my favorite place to eat.

SMOKE’S POUTINERIE      (131 ALBERT)

This eatery just opened and I was anxious to try it – I was not disappointed. Good portion for your buck-and great tasting. I had the Philly cheese steak (shaved roast beef, cheese sauce, roasted red peppers, sautéed mushrooms, and caramelized onions/ all on top of fries and gravy. Yum. There are many different combinations to choose from and I can’t wait to try them all.

MOVIE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK

HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN

I don’t know what possessed me to watch this but I decided to throw an hour and a half of my life away. I knew this movie was going to be cheesy- but I thought it could have some laughs, I was wrong.  This movie was nothing but garbage. Horrible over the top acting and plain stupid, that about describes it. I really don’t know how I made it to the end. Please don’t make the same mistake I made. I feel bad for Rutger Hauer, he was in some great movies.

BATTLE: LOS ANGELES

I heard from a friend this was good and I should watch it. She was right. This movie had great characters and nonstop action. One of the best action pics in a long time.  It’s your typical alien invasion but with great acting, action galore, and of course the feel good heroism. This is one to purchase on blue ray. I can’t wait to watch it again with my son. For those with surround- turn it loud.