[Frank the Tank]

Although I don't consider myself old (34), every time I come back to Calgary, I am astounded at how much and how fast it has changed. So it got me to thinking....what are some things I remember as a kid that have changed the most.

For me: One of my earliest memories is playing at the fence to the farmers field when I was about three, feeding the cows and such. Not a big deal? I grew up on Lake Twintree Drive, a few blocks from Lake Bonavista Drive at the top of the hill there. We used to live at the EDGE OF THE CITY. I was stunned last time I was in Calgary at how far I had to drive to visit some friends.

Various other little things, like playing hockey outdoors because there weren't that many community centres. (Started playing at 4 on the outdoor rink at Andrew Sibbald) Also, I remember a Calgary without the Deerfoot Trail and a zoo that kept its animals in shoebox sized cages.

Useless topic, I know, but I find it interesting to see how things have changed.