When do they finally Axe Park N Ride? - Page 11 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

chemgear · 11-01-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hulkrogan

They will also tell you at every opportunity that they can make it downtown in 20 minutes despite the fact that every time they utter the words a part of their brain feels hot as they remember the 2 hours they spend in the car every day to get to their community where they don't have to worry about traffic.

I love how people make up automagical numbers when they talk about their commute.

kipperfan · 11-01-2010, 03:42 PM

The drive to and from the Okotoks/High River area to downtown is absolutley obscene anytime even remotely close to rush hour. Anyone that tells you different is a liar, straight up.

GreenTeaFrapp · 11-01-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dion

As for needing Calgary, don't make me laugh, Silver. If It wasn't for the 2 specialists I have to see, there's nothing in Calgary that I can't get in Okotoks.

You also might want to talk to the 4 young enterprisng guys from Calgary who have been going up and down my street rebuilding people's decks. They are making a very good income in High River.

That's because of all the money many people in Okotoks get from high paying Calgary jobs. Take away those jobs and those services will be history. Where do you think the money comes from that pays for those guys building decks? It isn't from working at Wal-Mart and Home Depot!

username · 11-01-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by chemgear

I love how people make up automagical numbers when they talk about their commute.

Haha, I think it's hilarious too. Oh, my drive from Cranston to downtown is only 25 minutes right up Deerfoot.....

Sure it is hahaha.

Eagle Eye · 11-01-2010, 04:32 PM

The drive from Evergreen to DT is actually 25 minutes down Macloed (about the same as the train) at 7 AM, now coming home is a completly different story, lol. I wouldnt be caught dead driving home.

The Yen Man · 11-01-2010, 04:47 PM

I think it's a total misconception that people automatically assume small towns equals no crime and friendly atmosphere. I lived in Redcliff for the first 10 years of my life, and going back and visiting, I was pretty shocked at how a lot of my elementary friends turned out. Drug use, teen pregnancy, and underage drinking is a problem down there. People just don't have much else to do.

And driving through there, people gave me weird looks. It's like they've never seen an Asian person before. I was expecting to see confederate flags hanging out of their pick up trucks.

Shazam · 11-01-2010, 04:49 PM

On another note, the Calgary Transit website is a total piece of junk. I can write a better web app while totally drunk and blindfolded.

Dion · 11-01-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

That's because of all the money many people in Okotoks get from high paying Calgary jobs. Take away those jobs and those services will be history. Where do you think the money comes from that pays for those guys building decks? It isn't from working at Wal-Mart and Home Depot!

Guess we'll agree to disagree on this subject.

SebC · 11-01-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shazam

On another note, the Calgary Transit website is a total piece of junk. I can write a better web app while totally drunk and blindfolded.

That it is. Thank FSM for Google Transit.

Dion · 11-01-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hulkrogan

People are flocking there because they pay nothing for property taxes and get much larger houses on a larger piece of land for far less than you could ever dream of in Calgary.

Property taxes are cheaper - i'll give you that. The Villa that I live in is worth close to $350,000.... Not much land for that price

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They will also tell you at every opportunity that they can make it downtown in 20 minutes despite the fact that every time they utter the words a part of their brain feels hot as they remember the 2 hours they spend in the car every day to get to their community where they don't have to worry about traffic.

Where you got that from I have no idea. Haven't heard that yet from anyone. Keep dreaming

GreenTeaFrapp · 11-01-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dion

Guess we'll agree to disagree on this subject.

No. I'll guess you're just ignorant about economics and things like the Multiplier effect.

puckluck · 11-01-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

No. I'll guess you're just ignorant about economics and things like the Multiplier effect.

Yeah because all the people in Okotoks work at Wal-Mart and Home Depot.

They all come to Calgary for their lawyers, doctors, and accountants right?

Or do Calgarians go to Okotoks to have that done? your argument is flawed and you're the one being ignorant (as usual) and rude (as usual)

Dion · 11-01-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

No. I'll guess you're just ignorant about economics and things like the Multiplier effect.

Enjoy arguing with yourself then

J pold · 11-01-2010, 05:18 PM

High River smells bad, so there.

GreenTeaFrapp · 11-01-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by puckluck

Yeah because all the people in Okotoks work at Wal-Mart and Home Depot.

They all come to Calgary for their lawyers, doctors, and accountants right?

Or do Calgarians go to Okotoks to have that done? your argument is flawed and you're the one being ignorant (as usual) and rude (as usual)

Do you have a point I can refute or are you just saying a lot of gibberish and name calling without anything to back it up?

Dion · 11-01-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

Do you have a point I can refute or are you just saying a lot of gibberish and name calling without anything to back it up?

This coming from someone who doesn't understand the term agree to disagree

puckluck · 11-01-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp

Do you have a point I can refute or are you just saying a lot of gibberish and name calling without anything to back it up?

name calling? I never called you any names...I leave that to you, you have mastered it.

I did have a point and it was that not everyone in Okotoks works at Wal-mart and Home Depot and do fine without Calgarians.

Flames Draft Watcher · 11-01-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mykalberta

Is Park and Ride a service or a convenience?

People should pay for the convenience to park and ride imo. They could always walk or take the bus to the LRT station.

Starts to look like a little bit of a bunk choice when its -20 to -30 out. In Vancouver the feeder bus systems to the Skytrain seem to come more often and it gets less cold there.

Who wants to stand outside for 20 minutes waiting for a bus or walk to the train station when its -20? We might if they were guaranteed to come often but they aren't.

GreenTeaFrapp · 11-01-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by puckluck

name calling? I never called you any names...I leave that to you, you have mastered it.

I did have a point and it was that not everyone in Okotoks works at Wal-mart and Home Depot and do fine without Calgarians.

Why do you think house prices according to Dion are the same as those in Calgary? Why do you think it is rapidly growing? Here's a hint, it's not because of a couple doctors and few lawyers.

If it wasn't for Calgary, Okotoks would be like any other small town in the middle of nowhere Alberta. It wouldn't be booming.

Jimmy Stang · 11-01-2010, 05:32 PM

So... um... about this park and ride fee.

Assuming the fee remains, I do wish that the free evening parking would begin at 4. The demand at that point in the day is minimal as the lots are in the process of clearing out. I can even park downtown for $2 after 4 at a couple of parkades, and it is free after 4 at the Core shopping place now.