Why do you like living in Edmonton? (Living In Edmonton)


JLM
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Quote: Originally Posted by petrosView Post

I haven't heard doddering since I was a kid after having to write out pages of the dictionary in detention.

They stopped making me do that after I learned and started to use the word priapism in class.

Is that worse than a case of lovers nuts?
 
petros
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#92
You can do something about blue balls but I can't say about priapism. With some beer and a willing partner the combination could make for a rather intriguing evening.

I not sure whether or not Edmonton would matter in that instance.
 
Dixie Cup
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#93
Did you know that Edmonton has the largest park area/walking/hiking trails in North America?

My husband and I stayed at a hotel downtown on oh, about the 10th or 12th floor many years ago - we were being transferred to Calgary at the time and our furniture had been loaded and gone. Our room overlooked the river valley and, after all the years we have lived here, I didn't realize how absolutely beautiful that river valley is and what a jewel we have. We bought our house in Calgary and it was about 1-1/2 blocks from their river valley - absolutely no comparrison at all!! It was still a great place to walk the dog, but not nearly as nice as Edmonton. We lived in Calgary for 2 years and then moved back to Edmonton and consider it our home town, warts and all. Great place, great people with generous hearts. Wouldn't live anywhere else (admittedly don't like the real cold winters but hey, can't afford to live where I'd really want to and it ain't on the N. Am. continent lol.

JMO
 
JLM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Dixie CupView Post

Did you know that Edmonton has the largest park area/walking/hiking trails in North America?

My husband and I stayed at a hotel downtown on oh, about the 10th or 12th floor many years ago - we were being transferred to Calgary at the time and our furniture had been loaded and gone. Our room overlooked the river valley and, after all the years we have lived here, I didn't realize how absolutely beautiful that river valley is and what a jewel we have. We bought our house in Calgary and it was about 1-1/2 blocks from their river valley - absolutely no comparrison at all!! It was still a great place to walk the dog, but not nearly as nice as Edmonton. We lived in Calgary for 2 years and then moved back to Edmonton and consider it our home town, warts and all. Great place, great people with generous hearts. Wouldn't live anywhere else (admittedly don't like the real cold winters but hey, can't afford to live where I'd really want to and it ain't on the N. Am. continent lol.

JMO

I hear you- we spent a few days in Edmonton last summer (Rainbow Campground near the little ski hill) and I walked the trail along White Mud Creek up to the North Saskatchewan and as you say we found people in Edmonton very friendly.
 
Cliffy
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#95
My brother lived there for years and ended up moving to Prince George. He preferred Prince George, Go figure! After spending two weeks in Edmonton in the middle of winter, I can assure you, I would never go back.
 
petros
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#96
As I mentiojed earlier my brother had a condo on Jasper Ave. His view of the valley was amazing.
 
karrie
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#97
I'm loving Edmonton. We have stuff packing our weekends full every single weekend, from checking out more local restaurants (not box restauarants), plays, concerts, house parties, clubs... there's tons to do, and loads of friendly people to go with. After only three years here, the city is getting 'small' for us as our circle of acquaintances keeps expanding. Going out to the bar now feels almost like I'm heading out in a small town. I can't walk down Whyte Ave. without bumping into friendly faces.
 
petros
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#98
I'm picky when it comes to food but I sure do like Cafe Select for breakfast.
 
karrie
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#99
If you like good breakfast fare, give Tasty Tom's on Whyte a shot some day.
 
petros
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Thanks. I think I may have. What is the cross street?
 
karrie
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Just zoom in for the street view
 
JLM
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#102
Quote: Originally Posted by karrieView Post

If you like good breakfast fare, give Tasty Tom's on Whyte a shot some day.

Is that better than Denny's Grand Slam? At least with Dennys they fill the fricken plate up.
 
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#103
Quote: Originally Posted by JLMView Post

Is that better than Denny's Grand Slam? At least with Dennys they fill the fricken plate up.

I don't know how the menu compares but the serving sizes are big. Especially their burgers.
 
petros
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Quote: Originally Posted by karrieView Post

I don't know how the menu compares but the serving sizes are big. Especially their burgers.

It's a diner type place?
 
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#105
Quote: Originally Posted by petrosView Post

It's a diner type place?

Yep. Fairly small, with a short counter and a handful of tables. Really good grub.
 
petros
#106
Quote: Originally Posted by karrieView Post

Yep. Fairly small, with a short counter and a handful of tables. Really good grub.

My kind of place. You never walk away hungry.
 
JLM
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#107
Quote: Originally Posted by petrosView Post

My kind of place. You never walk away hungry.

You got that right- I always found that "atmosphere" was highly over rated and they charge an exorbitant price for it.
 
petros
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#108
If you find yourself on the coast for some odd reason, be sure to eat at the Tomahawk BBQ in North Van.

Best breakfast in the world.

Check this out!

MIXED GRILL
Nine generous slices of Yukon style bacon, two country fresh eggs, fried or scrambled, two slices of Klondike toast, ORGANIC hamburger patty, aged cheddar cheese, wiener, onions and fresh sautéed mushrooms.


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