Category Archives: Fun

‘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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Preferred Methods of Payment

Posted on September 15, 2011 by adacc

Let’s get this straight.  If anyone wants to give us money, we’ll gladly take it.  We’d be even happier if it was money for the sale of Mini-Compressor, but we’re not too picky. We currently accept payment through all major … Continue reading →

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Mini-Compress Weeds

Posted on June 8, 2011 by adacc

“W” was the letter of the week in Darling Daughter’s class a few weeks ago.  You know what I wished?  That Mini-Compressor would compress the wascally weeds in our Behemoth Garden.  Right-click on behemoth weeds and voila… smaller weed no … Continue reading →

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Everything is Coming Up Cucumbers

Posted on May 21, 2011 by adacc

Another adventure out of the basement – yay!  It’s that time of year in the Chamming garden… yup… planting time. First comes the planning process that I love best.  I carefully draw a not-to-scale “map” of the garden on the … Continue reading →

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