The Briar Patch

I know what first world problems are, I can read them as I write these words. But FUCK you Covid 19. As of this writing the NHL is suspended. So winning that $600 or $700 that I was only a couple points out I would say is done. I bought tickets to the Chicago play here in the city. Well that is closed. Next week was supposed to be the Tool light show. World of science is closed. That's just my mini problems. My wifes' gym membership is on hold, which is awesome actually for them to do that! (As of this going live I think many gyms have now done that) I don't know they were supposed to, but I say kudos to the gym for doing that. (Even if I can't say which one) I have no confirmation yet BUT I am going to say both my Co-ed hockey and Mens league that I was supposed to be back in this year will be gone. There goes me getting back into shape. Currently I don't want to go for runs outside! All those are whiny issues, minor issues. The biggest fuck you from Covid is my Eu...

Fort Mac, is not in my sales territory. Let me start with that, the fact is I actually would gain very little from Teck going. Well no more than the rest of our entire province and country. However I feel the need to write this open letter to all the fuckheads who protested. To the government with its thumb up its ass and waiting to approve it. GIVE YOUR FUCKING HEADS A SHAKE! So much to say, so little time..... First have you lived in an oil town? Whether you want to believe it or not trickle down economics works. (Not as good as they would like but it does) These guys making big bucks buy homes, cars, toys. This employs realtors, sales people, mechanics and so on. These people all spend money, so you need gas bars, groceries stores, shopping centres. You need bars and restaurants and these all need employees as well! I know this has nothing to do with the environmental issues with Teck but it is a happy truth. It would bring grow with it. I had read over 7000 employees to develop i...