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Old Posted Jun 27, 2016, 9:57 PM
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Why want that advertised more?!

probably me missingit.
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Old Posted Jun 28, 2016, 2:21 AM
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Racing for a cure was this weekend in Downtown... wow! I have never seen so many incredible cars in one place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsThI7cOaTI&feature=youtu.be
I was there in the Golf R. Great day indeed!

Racing for a Cure 2016 by Brendan Eirich, on Flickr
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Old Posted Jun 30, 2016, 6:18 PM
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Windowless View by Dave Sutherland, on Flickr

It's not everyday that the inoperable windows in your office building are removed for replacement, allowing you to stick your camera outside for an unobstructed shot.
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Old Posted Jun 30, 2016, 6:25 PM
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It's not everyday that the inoperable windows in your office building are removed for replacement, allowing you to stick your camera outside for an unobstructed shot.
so true...

on the other hand you might want to consider spending time in an office building that allows you step outside with your camera on every floor every day.
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Old Posted Jun 30, 2016, 6:31 PM
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^ I used to work on the 3rd floor of Manulife. Don't miss the company I was working for, but believe me, I miss having that patio.
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Old Posted Jun 30, 2016, 6:47 PM
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Very unique view.

Man I love all of my operable windows and rooftop patio.
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Old Posted Jun 30, 2016, 7:31 PM
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so true...

on the other hand you might want to consider spending time in an office building that allows you step outside with your camera on every floor every day.
Provided said days are in the 6 months of the year the balconies are operable...
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Old Posted Jun 30, 2016, 7:37 PM
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Operable windows are fine in small walk-up style buildings with little or no building control

Not so great with complex systems in major buildings

I likely know exactly why they keep the balcony doors pinned during the winter at Epcor. I am sure building operations and the insurance adjustors sleep a little better at night..
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Old Posted Jun 30, 2016, 7:59 PM
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Operable windows are fine in small walk-up style buildings with little or no building control

Not so great with complex systems in major buildings

I likely know exactly why they keep the balcony doors pinned during the winter at Epcor. I am sure building operations and the insurance adjustors sleep a little better at night..
Oh, no complaints about the operating period, just ribbing Ken on his broad-strokes language
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Old Posted Jun 30, 2016, 8:57 PM
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so, moving past the broad-strokes language, do you miss the building yet?

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the balcony doors are never pinned by the landlord but they are all alarmed and each one is wired back to the security desk so everyone can sleep well at night.
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Old Posted Jun 30, 2016, 10:32 PM
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so, moving past the broad-strokes language, do you miss the building yet?
The building is the only thing I miss about working Downtown, truthfully. Especially the bathrooms The basement of the Edmonton Power building is no 24th floor view overlooking the Ice District, but my new position & team are a much better fit for me & I'm enjoying myself a lot more at work.
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Old Posted Jul 4, 2016, 2:23 PM
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Old Posted Jul 5, 2016, 2:04 AM
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Awesome, thanks Coldrsx.
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Old Posted Jul 5, 2016, 2:16 AM
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Pleasure.

Next up 124st, Glenora, Alberta Avenue, the River Valley.
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The guys on a roll. Great pics.
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Old Posted Jul 9, 2016, 6:32 AM
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Went for a ride this evening at Strathcona Science Park, found some really fun single track trails... such a fun area to ride.

Here's a few pics...

















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Old Posted Jul 9, 2016, 4:25 PM
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^ Nice, very fun area indeed. If you're feeling a bit more 🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵🞵 (unlike me) there's a bit of a mountain biker's "Ewok Village" between the Strathcona refinery and the river. At least, there was the last time I wandered in there. If you're not up for steep, narrow trails, though, best to avoid it.
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Old Posted Jul 10, 2016, 12:01 AM
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Love the first two.
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