Tag Archives: Calgary

(Almost) The End Game

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Ian R. Sandy

It has been a good week ! I started the engine on the current project for the first time, and although there were no mosquitoes to be slain, there was enough smoke generated to have done the job if there … Continue reading →

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Blasting in Calgary Part 2

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

I previously wrote about the folks at Consolidated Compressor here in Calgary – I’ve been back there a few times since first writing about them. This is the place that sells do-it-yourself sand blasting by the hour, and its a … Continue reading →

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Media Conversions

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Ian R. Sandy

I’ve been fretting for a while now about what to do about the collection of family related media I have – this would be slides, negatives, video, audio and prints. Of course, I’m not the only person to be thinking … Continue reading →

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Powder Prep

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Ian R. Sandy

I’ve been spending a few days preparing several items for the Calgary CVMG club ‘powder coating day’ this coming Saturday.  Should be interesting as I haven’t actually seen this done before – other than on television of course ! I … Continue reading →

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Victoria’s Quilts

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Ian R. Sandy

Giving something useful back to the community is always worthwhile, and as every family at some time or other is touched by illness, accident or tragedy, if that ‘something’ can provide a bit of comfort during a difficult time then … Continue reading →

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Back to Wetaskiwin !

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Ian R. Sandy

My Dad came for a short visit this past week, and as a result aircraft were on the agenda ! He trained at Napier & Sons in the UK, and then after emigrating to Canada was involved for a short while … Continue reading →

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Calgary Motorcycle Show

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Ian R. Sandy

Well, the weekend has come and gone and I spent yesterday (Monday) just puttering around the house after four solid days at the Calgary Stampede Grounds in the Roundup Centre where the 2009  Calgary Motorcycle Show was held. This is … Continue reading →

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The Coyotes Aren’t Singing !

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Ian R. Sandy

It appears that winter may finally have truly arrived here in Calgary, as the current temperature according to the thermometer by the back door is about -25 C,  and the local news channel cheerfully reports that with the slight breeze … Continue reading →

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A Compost’d Tale

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Ian R. Sandy

Like many folks, we gladly spend the $4 in gasoline to get our $3.50 in deposit refunds as we recycle cans and bottles, and we also brave -40 C weather, howling winds and snow to drag paper and cardboard to the … Continue reading →

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Blasting in Calgary

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Ian R. Sandy

I just spent a 30 minutes doing something that was hugely satisfying in a weird kind of way – sand blasting ! The background is that I I needed to clean up some parts for my Suzuki GT750 project (the … Continue reading →

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