Kyle Thomas

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I moved

from my normal location to Edmonton for the weekend.

I suppose I am suppose to dazzle you will a blog post today, informing you of how amazing my life is. Well that is not the case, I’m average today.

Andrew, Mike and I decided to come to Edmonton… Then Jerid, who also works for the company, decided to come, so Mike decided to stay home. So on the drive Andrew and I talk about life, business and possibilities while Jerid read his book.

Finally we arrived in Edmonton to the Delta South Hotel, which for only $120 a night is fancy by my standards. Tomorrow is Ikea, and Apple store in morning and then Coffee Shop working in the afternoon.

It is a nice get away and I alway enjoy the drive as the conversation, which some what serious, always excites me about the possibilities and the future. But alas…. things change….

So from Edmonton, good night.

REVIEW: Pizza by the Slice in Fort St John

Not many of the “northern” towns I have lived in, Yellowknife and Fort St John, have Pizza Shops that sell pizza by the slice. It seems like such a simple lunch meal, but not many offer. Yellowknife did have a few joints that sold pizza slices, but in all honesty it was overly greasy and I didn’t think any place in Fort St John did.

I think Fort St John has 5 different establishments that make pizza, Boston Pizza, Domino’s, Panago, Remedies Lounge and Olio’s.  For the last couple months I thought that only made whole pizzas, until I started questioning today on Twitter.

Olio’s is a locally owned small Pizza Shop which does mainly delivering and pickup. The pizza is like no other I have ever had. It is authentic pizza with real ingredients. I have become addicted to them over the last couple months, ordering every couple weeks.

When I asked on Twitter today, many other local users suggested I stop by Olio’s and check. Sure enough when I made my way at lunch they did and for an amazing lunch special.

Olio's Pizza

For only $5.00 you can get a large slice of pizza and a can of pop, no tax. This is my kind of lunch. Two reasons, it is cheaper than my normal lunch and it is portion control.

So if you find yourself in Fort St John, I suggest you try Olio’s Pizza for lunch or anytime.

For Traveling in Icy Conditions

Forwarded Email from Erika

They suggest that anyone traveling in the current icy conditions should make sure they have the following:

  • Shovel Blankets or sleeping bag
  • Extra clothing including hat and gloves
  • 24 hours worth of food
  • De-Icer Rock Salt
  • Flashlight with spare batteries
  • Road Flares or Reflective Triangles
  • Empty gas Can
  • First Aid Kit
  • Booster cables

I looked like an idiot on the bus this morning!

Starting to become a bad timephoto © 2006 Corey Schaffer | more info (via: Wylio)

Eating meat pies

I know it’s hard to believe, but I’ve never actually had a meat pie before. You think a guy like me, who only eats meat, would have tried a meat pie before. I wasn’t sure what to expect, as I don’t like a lot of vegetables. Thankfully when talking to one of the contestants, I learned that meat pies if done properly should only actually have only meat, no vegetables, no rice, and no potatoes. This made my evening experience all that much better knowing that food was catered especially for me.

Meat Pie Line

I don’t think it was catered especially for me, but it was nice to be eating something that I knew I would like. There were at least 12 different meat pies that I was trying to eat. No I wasn’t trying to eat all the meat pies, but trying to test them all.  I did get to test the majority of them before actually became full. Once I tried all the selected ones that I wanted to, I had to vote. Of course I guess you could say I was biased, as I only voted for Lori. She did after all invite us. Thankfully she came in first, well actually it was a tie. But she was first nonetheless.

Plate of Meat Pie

The evening was hosted by well-known Fort St. John family. Their house was just on the outskirts of town just past the  city limits. Their house, was very unique, it was my dream house. Basically it was a giant shop, with the house at one end. There were two  garage doors, where they were driving their vehicles. And then their house was right inside, with an upstairs and downstairs. it was big and open and it was a lot of fun to see something that is so cool. I definitely can say that I would love to build a house like that eventually.

I can’t really judge a meat pie. I’ll basically anything that’s on my plate. I found them all great, and was glad I was invited. Normally I feel a little uneasy about going to events that I don’t know anybody. But this one turned out pretty good everybody was kind, I met a lot of new people and got to talk to a lot of people. I think one day I’m going to have to try to make a meat pie, but that’s all for now.

 

British Columbia and their Winter Weather

I like it here in Northern BC, it is really like a less-harsh version of a Yellowknife Winter. They get the snow, the dry days, the clear skies and some of the temperatures. Yes only some of the temperatures. Fort St Johners, in my books, you got it good, so don’t complain. I do suppose it is what you are use to though.

On average I would say Fort St John and the rest of Northern BC is about 10 degrees warmer than the Yellowknife temperatures I have experienced. Right now in Fort St John it is -24°C, which to anyone in Yellowknife sounds pleasant and enjoyable, but not to the people here. Apparently these are the cold temperatures. That’s not the only thing which bugs me.

Lets talk about our little friend the Wind Chill. The Wind Chill does not determine the weather. Yes I agree the wind can be a b!tch, but dress properly than. The Wind Chill will only affect exposed skin, so wear a jack that wind proof and a toque. And since we are on the topic, lets talk about vehicles in the winter.

Turns out the Wind Chill doesn’t affect a vehicle, at all! Vehicles also don’t really need to be plugged in until at least -20°C and I have proof, it is called Yellowknife being below 0 for 6 months at a time. Plugging you car in at -10°C will just waste you energy. I don’t even have a powered parking spot and I have yet to have a problem, although admittedly it is getting colder out and I can tell it is harder to turn over. Same goes to you desiel truck boys, they don’t need to idle all night in -15°C.

Wind Chill

I am crazy yes, and this is a rant of sort, but I don’t think many people are aware of some of these things, or just are not prepared to live in the area.