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Z_Zoquis
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 Posted - 08/20/2005 : 09:31:43
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| Seems to be a fairly large Canuck contingent on the forum. Any of you from my nape of the neck? |
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silvereel
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USA
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Posted - 08/20/2005 : 10:23:18
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| nO. I'm from illinois. and i'm not canadian. |
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 08/20/2005 : 10:29:59
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That's ok. I'm sure Illinois is nice too. :)
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 08/20/2005 : 11:57:18
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| This place is lousy with us. |
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
145 Posts |
Posted - 08/20/2005 : 12:01:28
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Yeah, I'm starting to realize that. In a couple of hours of sitting here bored at work I've come across several mentions of the place - which is odd. Frankly, it's a bit unsettling...
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2005 : 12:03:58
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Saw the Pixies reunion there as well as Regina and Saskatoon. Great show even if the setup was a little strange. There are maybe eight or nine Peggers on the board tho.
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chrischob
- FB Fan -
Canada
110 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2005 : 12:44:42
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I'm from Winnipeg...
Alot of the bad stuff towards Winnipeg is unfair and some is warrented. The Pixies concert here was
a) in a 'bad' neighbourhood
b) in early spring so everything was dirty from winter
Chris Choboter
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2005 : 12:51:29
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There are bad neighborhoods in Canada?
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 08/21/2005 : 18:38:05
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no bad neighborhoods in canada. and you never have to lock your door and your neighbors will drop by all the time with free beer!
winnipeg is great! some outsiders may whine the odd time about the cold winters but this is canada! that's why we play hockey. and the summers are usually great- nice and hot and lots of lakes and cottages to visit.
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!" |
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 08/22/2005 : 04:13:37
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Yeah, I like Wpg fine. Last summer was absolutely brutal though. After six months of cold cold winter, we really need our usually very nice summer and summer last year was just not on. This year has been somewhat more normal - although man was it a wet spring.
As far as bad neighborhoods go, I remember reading a book by a fellow who had travelled around north america visiting the "bad parts" of every city he landed in. He rated Winnipeg as having some of the scariest, roughest spots in NA. Not exactly something you want in your travel brochures. |
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jvince
- FB Fan -
Canada
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Posted - 08/23/2005 : 20:33:26
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It's funny, I find everyone who bitches about Winnipeg, then visits the town, pulls a 180 a can't stop telling me about how much fun they had there. I lived there for a number of years and I really don't see the downtown core as being a "bad" neighbourhood. A little bit grittier than Tuxedo or Fort Garry, but still nothing compared to other neighbourhoods on this continent.
Pixies second reunion show there was great. Winnipeg was damned lucky they were to one of the stops on the tour. |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 12:11:27
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I'm not from Winnipeg, but I'm there now. I've been here much of the summer working. So all you local folks, tell me what the hell to do with my evenings. I'm no good at finding my own entertainment.
Nothing is ever something. |
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 08/24/2005 : 19:48:16
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you can come over to the fu's and play pong! or foozin and boozin or bocci ball if you prefer. or better yet, would you like to stop by and babysit while the mrs and i go out on the town ;)
i'm probably not the best person to ask what to do with your evenings since the little one arrived. but there's usually a fair amount to do in the summer. we checked out the zoo last sunday. it was a blast! can you tell i've become a family man. but i still get a chance to go for beers. but it's mainly on the golf course or after we play ultimate frisbee. it's pretty big out here in winnipeg. the playoffs are this weekend and there will be a big beer fest on saturday night.
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OldManInaCoffeeCan
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 08/24/2005 : 20:28:43
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damn fu, I know where I'm going next time I venture north of the Mason-Dixon line...golf, ultimate frisbee, big beer fest,...
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 04:15:07
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ya, you make sure you stop by the fu's if you are ever in the area! our licence plates read "friendly manitoba". and i'm still working with our government to get our theme song changed to "manitoba" by the MAN!
maybe some day we could do the home and home (kind of like the exchange trips when you were in junior high!). here's my dream trip to nashville.
1. check out a FB show with oldman
2. beers (or wine) with the man and oldman and others
3. golf
4. tennessee titans game (huge nfl fan!- got to get ready for my pool next week)
5. nashville predators game
6. pong
7. visit the zoo!
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 04:47:56
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Originally posted by OldManInaCoffeeCan
ultimate frisbee
whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 08/25/2005 : 04:50:26
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I'm afraid I'm hopelessly out of the "cool Winnipeg nightspots" loop myself. Like Fu, I have a wife and kid with #2 on the way. We're lucky if we can get out to a movie or dinner even. When I was doing the scene it was all about the Bluenote and then the Pyramid.
Heres a few stops you can try though:
- The Whistle-Pig in Transcona for a messy hamburger.
- The BDI (Bridge Drive-Inn) for some yummy ice cream
- The Kings Head pub on King St. for to quaf some ale
erm...and I'm spent! |
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 06:01:53
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Originally posted by kathryn
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Originally posted by OldManInaCoffeeCan
ultimate frisbee
whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
not sure if that is sarcasm or a genuine whoa!!! some hockey players are still a bit insecure admitting that they enjoy the ultimate frisbee! i started playing 3 years ago and just love it! great workout and training for the upcoming hockey season. we play on wednesday nights and are called "any given wednesdays".
z- congrats on #2 on the way! mrs. fu and i used to live close to the pyramid and would love to check out bands there. kings head is great and will still frequent there the odd time for a pint. now, it's more gatherings with friends so people can bring there kids and not have to worry about getting a sitter.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 09:29:14
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Originally posted by fumanbru
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Originally posted by kathryn
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Originally posted by OldManInaCoffeeCan
ultimate frisbee
whoa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
not sure if that is sarcasm or a genuine whoa!!!
That would be the most genuine of whoa's.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 10:31:04
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Thanks for the tips, all. I wasn't really looking for which clubs to go hit up or anything, just something more interesting than my hotel room. I've gone to the BDI; it surprises me seeing how many of that type of places there are around the city. There seems to be no end to interesting little restaurants, and I love all the old buildings. Being from Edmonton, I'm accustomed to structures like those getting razed in favour of ugly condos, so having a chance to sniff around all the old-style architecture that I enjoy without understanding has been a real treat.
I heard the Pyramid was a good place for live music. I also heard the Windsor is a good one, is this so?
If any of you Winnipegers like the sound of an awkward encounter with someone you've never met drop me a note; anyone who likes Frank Black has to be more interesting than my co-workers.
Nothing is ever something. |
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
145 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 10:55:09
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Hey Crispy, I LUV awkward encounters! lol. No seriously, how long are you in town? Maybe we can hook up for a brew or something. Any other local Blackheads into meeting?
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 11:22:33
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I should be in town until at least next Friday. My location is kind of dictated by the weather, but as of now I'm expecting to be around until then. I'm definitely up for a brew.
Nothing is ever something. |
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hammerhands
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1594 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 11:42:49
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The Windsor is the place for Blues.
Did you get the Uptown?
http://www.uptownmag.com/whatsup/whatsup.htm
These are my (heavy on the Jazz) picks. Big Dave is blues, All the King's Men are a great (rock) band, Papa Mambo is very cool Cuban.
GARBAGE HILL: A RETROSPECTIVE OF WINNIPEG’S DISCARDED FILM & TELEVISION • Cinematheque • Aug 26, 7 pm – Lo-Fi Fantasies • Aug 26, 9:15 pm – Winnipeg Babysitter • Aug 27, 7 pm – The Self-Destructing Image: Winnipeg as Cinematic Object • Aug 27-28, 9:15 pm – Kubasa in a Glass: Fetishized Winnipeg TV Commercials • Aug 28, 7 pm – Au Coeur troublé de l’Amérique: regards francophones sur l’expérience winnipégoise
TIMES CHANGE(D) HIGH & LONESOME CLUB • Main & St. Mary, 957-0982 • Sun – Jam w/ Big Dave McLean
THE CURRENT • Inn at the Forks, 75 Forks Market Rd, 942-6555 • Aug 25-27 – Larry Roy & Steve Kirby
KING’S HEAD KNIGHT’S PUB • 120 King, 957-7710 • Sun – All the King’s Men • Last Wed of month – Papa Mambo
OSBORNE FREEHOUSE • 437 Stradbrook at Osborne, 284-5222 • Mon – Jazz Hang Nights feat. Steve & Anna Lisa Kirby and various jazz artists
PEMBINA HOTEL • 1011 Pembina, 453-3724 • Sat, 2:30-5:30 pm – Afternoon jazz w/ George Reznik Trio
(Not sure if this starts this weekend or next)
SALISBURY L'ESPLANADE RIEL Sept 1-3 – Ken Gold & Ron Halldorson Duo |
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OldManInaCoffeeCan
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1467 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 14:02:41
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Originally posted by fumanbru
ya, you make sure you stop by the fu's if you are ever in the area! our licence plates read "friendly manitoba". and i'm still working with our government to get our theme song changed to "manitoba" by the MAN!
maybe some day we could do the home and home (kind of like the exchange trips when you were in junior high!). here's my dream trip to nashville.
1. check out a FB show with oldman Sept. 10, 2005
2. beers (or wine) with the man and oldman and othersBeer/Wine, shots of Whiskey, and single malt scotch, I promise to keep it flowing
3. golf A couple of championship courses that I save for special occasions ($100 green fees, but you're deserving)
4. tennessee titans game (huge nfl fan!- got to get ready for my pool next week) lower level seats, and afterwards we'll go out to the bars, find PacMan Jones and start some shit with him, see if we can get him to throw the first punch, he's already got assault charges pending against him currently
5. nashville predators game meet and greet after the game, I know one of their doctors
6. pong As in Ping-Pong? Or Whatever Happened to Pong?
7. visit the zoo! Kids of all ages love it
Damn fu, after writing this reply I'm ready to go have some fun! Maybe I'll stop by the zoo on the way home from work.
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 14:43:57
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Originally posted by Crispy Water
I should be in town until at least next Friday. My location is kind of dictated by the weather, but as of now I'm expecting to be around until then. I'm definitely up for a brew.
Nothing is ever something.
fumanbru is always up for brew's! i'll send you an email as well as z.
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!" |
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 14:46:50
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quote:
Originally posted by OldManInaCoffeeCan
quote:
Originally posted by fumanbru
ya, you make sure you stop by the fu's if you are ever in the area! our licence plates read "friendly manitoba". and i'm still working with our government to get our theme song changed to "manitoba" by the MAN!
maybe some day we could do the home and home (kind of like the exchange trips when you were in junior high!). here's my dream trip to nashville.
1. check out a FB show with oldman Sept. 10, 2005
2. beers (or wine) with the man and oldman and othersBeer/Wine, shots of Whiskey, and single malt scotch, I promise to keep it flowing
3. golf A couple of championship courses that I save for special occasions ($100 green fees, but you're deserving)
4. tennessee titans game (huge nfl fan!- got to get ready for my pool next week) lower level seats, and afterwards we'll go out to the bars, find PacMan Jones and start some shit with him, see if we can get him to throw the first punch, he's already got assault charges pending against him currently
5. nashville predators game meet and greet after the game, I know one of their doctors
6. pong As in Ping-Pong? Or Whatever Happened to Pong?
7. visit the zoo! Kids of all ages love it
Damn fu, after writing this reply I'm ready to go have some fun! Maybe I'll stop by the zoo on the way home from work.
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"
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i like it oldman! you are the hostest with the mostest!
however, i do that have wedding to attend to sept. 9th weekend in the peg. but the bachelor party is coming up and you know how that can change things sometimes!
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
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Posted - 08/25/2005 : 15:09:55
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Originally posted by fumanbru
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Originally posted by Crispy Water
I should be in town until at least next Friday. My location is kind of dictated by the weather, but as of now I'm expecting to be around until then. I'm definitely up for a brew.
Nothing is ever something.
fumanbru is always up for brew's! i'll send you an email as well as z.
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"
excellent...
...just so we're clear, there won't be any kissing involved will there?
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 08/25/2005 : 21:51:55
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Originally posted by Z_Zoquis
excellent...
...just so we're clear, there won't be any kissing involved will there?
unless you have a nice ass! ..... kidding.
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!" |
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
145 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2005 : 04:19:06
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| lol |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 08/26/2005 : 10:56:34
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Hey everyone, I appreciate all the feedback and ideas. Unfortunately, I got a call from the boss this morning telling me I have to move on. I'm expected in Lloydminster tomorrow morning, and I'm guessing there isn't exactly a huge Frank Black following there, so that's too bad. As stated, my job kind of follows the weather, so there's nothing I can do. Once again, thanks for all the thoughts and it's too bad I couldn't work it out quickly enough. On the off-chance I get sent back to Winnipeg this fall, I'll revive this thread and get in touch with you guys.
Nothing is ever something. |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2005 : 12:48:32
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Well, well, well...indeed I will be returning to Winnipeg. I arrive on Thursday and will be there until the end of September. Which local sensations or delights should I plan for the weekend?
Nothing is ever something. |
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 09/12/2005 : 19:53:00
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good stuff! i'll keep my eyes and ears open for ya. right now all i have for you is beer and more beer.
"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!" |
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Z_Zoquis
- FB Fan -
145 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2005 : 10:09:28
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| WB CW :) |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2005 : 10:32:02
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I'm a fan of the Winnipeg Pixies!
I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied. |
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Z_Zoquis
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Posted - 09/14/2005 : 16:03:09
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har. and har as well...
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Any Winnipeg Pixies fans here-abouts?
