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« Reply #211 on May 12, 2011, 3:57pm » | |
I still can't Dr. Garbanzoure out if you were trying to insult Canada or Mexico on that one.
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« Reply #212 on May 12, 2011, 4:02pm » | |
May 12, 2011, 3:40pm, alex wrote:
I agree that the stretch of Gateway Blvd from the city limit to Whyte Ave is horrendous, but to judge a city based on 1 road which ends up turning pretty fucking nice makes me think a lot less of your arguments.
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Haha fair enough. Calgary has its shitty areas tucked away in the eastern part of the city.
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May 13, 2013, 10:38pm, peatrick wrote:| Yes. This album sounds like Daft Punk the way a hot dog looks like an apple. |
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« Reply #213 on May 12, 2011, 4:19pm » | |
May 12, 2011, 3:47pm, Shaxspear III Esq. wrote:| Most of my bias towards Edmonton has to do with driving in it. The constant construction everywhere, the fact that your Mayor doesn't know what a snowplow is, circle intersections, the street numbering is backwards, and the numerous roads that all of a sudden decide to change names when you haven't turned off it. |
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this is what I like to call "misinformation"
We've got an absolutely massive fleet of snowplows and contractors. Unfortunately we've also got an urban sprawl problem which gives us thousands of km of roads to clear. Roads which start at 1st and end somewhere around 215th at this point. Much easier than having 4 different addresses with the only distinguishing factor being a direction (NW, SW, whatever).
I agree with the roads being named all kinds of different shit. That drives me nuts too, but it's hardly a reason to call Edmonton 'a hole'.
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Art Gallery of Alberta
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« Reply #214 on May 12, 2011, 4:26pm » | |
I have to say, that looks like a beautiful city.
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« Reply #215 on May 12, 2011, 4:26pm » | |
Great Pics!! I am def excited to visit Edmonton this Summer. How are the Strip clubs? I have been to vancouver's strip clubs before and there amazing
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« Reply #216 on May 12, 2011, 4:33pm » | |
like with any city, there are some areas that just plain suck and are ugly, but manufacturing is rarely pretty. There are homeless, and there is road construction, but as far as I know every city has those problems. The trick is to enjoy what's good, and try to ignore what's bad.
We have a massive river valley running fron the NE to the SW which fucks traffic and street names up, and our airport is 30 min from downtown. In spite of all that, I love this city, and I can't imagine living anywhere else.
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« Reply #217 on May 12, 2011, 4:34pm » | |
May 12, 2011, 4:26pm, mase50 wrote:| Great Pics!! I am def excited to visit Edmonton this Summer. How are the Strip clubs? I have been to vancouver's strip clubs before and there amazing |
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Go to Eden or Diamonds. I haven't been to either in years, but it's generally agreed upon that those are the best 2 in the city.
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« Reply #218 on May 12, 2011, 4:37pm » | |
Nice
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« Reply #219 on May 12, 2011, 4:41pm » | |
Very nice indeed Alex. Is that where the Folk Fest is held? Also, River Valley is amazing.
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« Reply #220 on May 12, 2011, 4:44pm » | |
Has Anyone Been to Halifax?
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« Reply #221 on May 12, 2011, 4:44pm » | |
Folkfest is held at Gallagher Park. I'd love it if they could hold more concerts there, but it's right in the middle of a residential community, and they won't allow it. As it is the members of the surrounding community get free tickets just to appease them.
In that pic you can see the Muttart Conservatory Pyramids too, which is an awesome piece of Edmonton.
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« Reply #222 on May 12, 2011, 4:50pm » | |
May 12, 2011, 4:44pm, mase50 wrote:| Has Anyone Been to Halifax? |
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I was born in Halifax, another awesome city. Downtown is so much fun, amazing bars all over the place. A really beautiful city as well.
I had to move because the job market is complete shite, but I still get back once or twice a year.
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« Reply #223 on May 12, 2011, 4:58pm » | |
I heard the same things, I am trying to visit a major canadian city each year. I have already been To Vancouver. So I am thinking I will go west to east.
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« Reply #224 on May 12, 2011, 4:59pm » | |
If you ever get the chance, go visit Montreal. It is insane.
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