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Euro trips - Euro tips!
Although I haven't reached Rick Steeves status yet I'm proud that I'm on my eighth trip across the pond and have learned a great deal about travelling in foreign countries (now 27 of them) and I'm happy to share some tips here.First off - 'do your prep.' If you're going to a brand new compa...
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Although I haven't reached Rick Steeves status yet I'm proud that I'm on my eighth trip across the pond and have learned a great deal about travelling in foreign countries (now 27 of them) and I'm happy to share some tips here.First off - 'do your prep.' If you're going to a brand new compa...
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Defining a successful career....Forbes style.
When your Father is a legend in the business - and your two brothers have a 3 and 6 year head start on you - you obviously have to be pretty inspired to 'be the best' at your craft and especially if you carry the Forbes name.Double that if you HAVE your Fathers actual name and you think that the ...
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When your Father is a legend in the business - and your two brothers have a 3 and 6 year head start on you - you obviously have to be pretty inspired to 'be the best' at your craft and especially if you carry the Forbes name.Double that if you HAVE your Fathers actual name and you think that the ...
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Seeing the sunset...and remembering Family and Friends...
I have to admit. I'm struggling lately - with 'death.'Don't be shocked by that statement...it's just that I've lost several good friends over the past few years, most younger than me, and these are all people who have had a huge impact on my life.As each friend passes away it's now taking m...
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I have to admit. I'm struggling lately - with 'death.'Don't be shocked by that statement...it's just that I've lost several good friends over the past few years, most younger than me, and these are all people who have had a huge impact on my life.As each friend passes away it's now taking m...
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...and Sunday Morning Coming Down!
I hope the weather is good this Sunday morning cuz I plan on having my butt placed firmly on the Yamaha FJR 1300, pointed west, and on a long stretch of highway doing a little 'reflection.'Sunday is one of those rare calendar days where my Fathers birthday falls on the same day as Mothers D...
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I hope the weather is good this Sunday morning cuz I plan on having my butt placed firmly on the Yamaha FJR 1300, pointed west, and on a long stretch of highway doing a little 'reflection.'Sunday is one of those rare calendar days where my Fathers birthday falls on the same day as Mothers D...
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Edmonton Sun March 7/2017 - Media mix
It was nice to catch up with several of my Edmonton media friends this past week who report in with these updates.First off the guy with the biggest smile in the market is 630 CHED’s Syd Smith who is dusting off the Oilers Stanley Cup Playoff program guide as the Edmonton Oilers ‘hopefully’ will ...
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It was nice to catch up with several of my Edmonton media friends this past week who report in with these updates.First off the guy with the biggest smile in the market is 630 CHED’s Syd Smith who is dusting off the Oilers Stanley Cup Playoff program guide as the Edmonton Oilers ‘hopefully’ will ...
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Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society - we're here for You!
I'm extremely proud to be part of a great group of motorcycle riders in Edmonton, Alberta lead by our dynamic leader Liane Langlois, called the Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society.Our AMSS Executive and Media TeamIt was Liane's personal quest to help other riders a year or so back when she contacte...
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I'm extremely proud to be part of a great group of motorcycle riders in Edmonton, Alberta lead by our dynamic leader Liane Langlois, called the Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society.Our AMSS Executive and Media TeamIt was Liane's personal quest to help other riders a year or so back when she contacte...
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High flying advice!
I’m just back from spending a couple of months in the United States and watched with interest, like most of us, the hand off of the Government from Democrat Barack Obama to GOP President Donald Trump.It certainly has had a world wide effect quickly so the first question that comes to mind for man...
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I’m just back from spending a couple of months in the United States and watched with interest, like most of us, the hand off of the Government from Democrat Barack Obama to GOP President Donald Trump.It certainly has had a world wide effect quickly so the first question that comes to mind for man...
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Edmonton Sun Feb 6th
Random thoughts time. With all the current travel woes and changing rules the best bargain is a Nexus pass, domestic and International.In a world seemingly going crazy there's nothing more joyous than having your Grandson visit for a week. On social media I'd rather see a picture of a ...
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Random thoughts time. With all the current travel woes and changing rules the best bargain is a Nexus pass, domestic and International.In a world seemingly going crazy there's nothing more joyous than having your Grandson visit for a week. On social media I'd rather see a picture of a ...
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Saluting an Edmonton legend - Dr. John Callaghan
It was exactly 60 years ago today, that Doctor John Callaghan, and his team from Edmonton, Alberta performed the first ever successful open-heart surgery in Canada. The following is an article chronicling that ground breaking event. Of note, Dr. Callaghan was one of...
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It was exactly 60 years ago today, that Doctor John Callaghan, and his team from Edmonton, Alberta performed the first ever successful open-heart surgery in Canada. The following is an article chronicling that ground breaking event. Of note, Dr. Callaghan was one of...
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Thank You Nina Simone "It's a New Day...."
I can honestly say that my life became 'complete' this week when daughter Rayanne (Forbes) Boychuk brought a beautiful Grandchild in to this zany world.I'd like you to meet my Grandson.... LIAM...Liam Born July 5/2016We were 'showcased' that this wonderful human being was going to join us th...
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I can honestly say that my life became 'complete' this week when daughter Rayanne (Forbes) Boychuk brought a beautiful Grandchild in to this zany world.I'd like you to meet my Grandson.... LIAM...Liam Born July 5/2016We were 'showcased' that this wonderful human being was going to join us th...
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Get to know "My Dad" - the inspiration for the Jerry Forbes Centre for Community Spirit!
One of the tasks I have to help with the launch of the Jerry Forbes Centre is to provide background material so that Dad can be properly represented in this amazing facility.Going through pictures I hadn't seen for what seems like decades was a ripper at best - but the goldmine was in finding the...
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One of the tasks I have to help with the launch of the Jerry Forbes Centre is to provide background material so that Dad can be properly represented in this amazing facility.Going through pictures I hadn't seen for what seems like decades was a ripper at best - but the goldmine was in finding the...
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All you need is Love...and Facebook
I'm feeling a tad pensive with this writing. I've lost 'several' good friends over the past few months - some of natural causes - some tragically.With each passing I feel a deep pain down low in my gut - often disarmed in how I contact my friends family trying to express my most inner thoughts on...
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I'm feeling a tad pensive with this writing. I've lost 'several' good friends over the past few months - some of natural causes - some tragically.With each passing I feel a deep pain down low in my gut - often disarmed in how I contact my friends family trying to express my most inner thoughts on...
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Lisanne Lewis takes us to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro!
I have huge respect for people who follow their dreams, put it all on the line, and accomplish great things. One friend who has just returned from an amazing trip to Kilimanjaro, Lisanne Lewis, is the Director, Business & Community Development for the Shaw Conference Centre.She is one dy...
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I have huge respect for people who follow their dreams, put it all on the line, and accomplish great things. One friend who has just returned from an amazing trip to Kilimanjaro, Lisanne Lewis, is the Director, Business & Community Development for the Shaw Conference Centre.She is one dy...
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Handing the keys over to the kids in radio....
My long time friend and colleague Pat Holiday is writing some pretty spectactular blogs these days and his successful history in radio makes these blogs 100% relevant and respected.One recent one covered, and I'll paraphrase the topic, with all the changes in media, distribution, ownership, and t...
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My long time friend and colleague Pat Holiday is writing some pretty spectactular blogs these days and his successful history in radio makes these blogs 100% relevant and respected.One recent one covered, and I'll paraphrase the topic, with all the changes in media, distribution, ownership, and t...
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Snowbird season is here - stuff you should know!
It's been awhile since my last Snowbird blog update. Much has changed.First off, the Canadian dollar is definitely killing both tourism and real estate in the United States currently and it’s hard to guess when this situation might improve. Methinks it won’t be ‘soon.'Howev...
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It's been awhile since my last Snowbird blog update. Much has changed.First off, the Canadian dollar is definitely killing both tourism and real estate in the United States currently and it’s hard to guess when this situation might improve. Methinks it won’t be ‘soon.'Howev...
Published at Marty's Musings!
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