Category Archives: Fun

Saturday MP celebrates its 6th Birthday!

Posted on February 11, 2014 by adacc

Today, Saturday MP celebrates its 6th birthday. Thanks for coming on this amazing journey with us!  Here’s to smaller pictures but not smaller dreams!

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Life in the Basement – Olympic Edition

Posted on February 6, 2014 by adacc

It’s on! As they say in these parts, “the puck has dropped”. The 2014 Olympic Games have begun. Go, Team! While I don’t fancy myself to be an athlete of any sort, I like to think that we basement-dwellers are … Continue reading →

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MM – Ringing in the Year of the Horse

Posted on January 29, 2014 by adacc

This past weekend we celebrated the upcoming Chinese New Year at a Carnival! January 31, 2014 begins the Year of the Horse, which is supposed to be a year for quick successes! We wish you all quick successes in your … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on April 30, 2013 by adacc

It doesn’t seem to want to stop snowing in Edmonton for some reason, but that’s not the season I’m talking about… I’m talking about the one that concerns the government taking a certain percentage of your earnings every April. While … Continue reading →

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Get’er Dun

Posted on April 6, 2013 by adacc

Every Tuesday night, my business partner and I have a date.  A working date.  It’s in our calendars for 9:00 to 10:30.  The place is always the same – the basement office – so no babysitter is required.  And there’s … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mo-rning’s Mo

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Chris C

I’m taking part in Movember again this year. Why, you ask? Why not, I say. I get to grow a moustache, help change the face of men’s health, and annoy my wife with my awesome facial hair. That’s why. Well … Continue reading →

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What we did this summer (and two discoveries we made)

Posted on September 11, 2012 by adacc

We’re back in the basement and in full form after a relaxing break. (Well, Ada and DD had a nice break. Chris joined us when he could.) Thanks lovely customers for allowing us time away from our email and phones. … Continue reading →

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New Measure of Cha-Ching

Posted on May 28, 2012 by adacc

Adorable Daughter came up with a new monetary term: quadillon dollars. I wonder how many zeros that has! Brilliant.

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Blogging, facebooking, tweeting, oh my

Posted on November 4, 2011 by adacc

When music videos first came out, I think music* stars thought this would be a clever way to market their music – you know, appeal to the visual learners.  I don’t think they thought it would essentially quadruple their workload … Continue reading →

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Developper’s Hours

Posted on October 7, 2011 by adacc

There’s a barber shop in our neighbourhood.  He’s recently cut his hours.  I’ve never met him before but I imagine he’s near retirement and would like to spend his hard earned money on trips and precious time with the grandkids.  … Continue reading →

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