By sheer coincidence I ran into him and saw the video. Frankly it looks pretty difficult! It's one of those things that seems like it would be easy, until you're in the booth I think.
You can't touch the walls - the air is blowing up from the ground. They told me to cup my hands at waist level, and just stuff my pockets with bills that get caught in against your hands. If you lean forward, some bills will stick against your chest and face.
There is $500 in the booth, mostly $5 bill, only one $50. It is too hard to target the $50.
Slava was in good form - almost like he was camping in Okotoks.
You can't touch the walls - the air is blowing up from the ground. They told me to cup my hands at waist level, and just stuff my pockets with bills that get caught in against your hands. If you lean forward, some bills will stick against your chest and face.
There is $500 in the booth, mostly $5 bill, only one $50. It is too hard to target the $50.
Slava was in good form - almost like he was camping in Okotoks.
You can't touch the walls - the air is blowing up from the ground. They told me to cup my hands at waist level, and just stuff my pockets with bills that get caught in against your hands. If you lean forward, some bills will stick against your chest and face.
There is $500 in the booth, mostly $5 bill, only one $50. It is too hard to target the $50.
Slava was in good form - almost like he was camping in Okotoks.
Haha, I should've known better than to post! Well, for the record I was nowhere near the Okotoks pace!
Congrats! I got into one of those a couple years ago. Made $120, and spent a total of $90 for the night. 'Tis a rare day when you make a profit at Stampede.
And I had no intention of becoming one of that 40% who spend $150-
$400, but alas, amidst all the crap on exhibition today, there was a booth selling artwork that included framed canvas reprints of photos of Calgary between 1905 and 1940. $200 later, I have a really cool mosaic of old-timey Calgary on my walls.
The anti-rodeo protest was amusing too. Ten people were there when I arrived at Vic Park. It was kind of sad.
LRT Tip 1: Let your fellow passengers off the CTrain before you get on.
LRT Tip 2: A packback full of Stampede stuff smacked in the head hurts. Put the bag on the floor at your feet.
LRT Tip 3: If the CTrain is full, another will appear within a few min. (at peak hours) No need to run for it.
LRT Tip 4: If you and your downtown office mates are going to the rodeo, buy a book of tickets instead of paying cash.
LRT Tip 5: No one wants to see you making out with the girlfriend/boyfriend du jour. Please have some discretion.
LRT Tip 6: Try not to barf on the CTrain. Seriously, please try not to. The required cleaning will take that CTrain car out of service, creating delays.
LRT Tip 7: Avoid travelling on Kids Day or Seniors Day. If you do, have patience.
LRT Tip 8: Holding the CTrain doors for your buddy will piss off your fellow passengers and the operator.
LRT Tip 9: If you can walk from downtown to Stampede, do it. It's not far. It works off the pancake breakfast and/or corn dogs.
LRT Tip 10: Newer LRVs (the boxy ones) now have Air Conditioning. Enjoy.
LRT Tip 11: Because they are Air Conditioned, the windows DO NOT OPEN! But the on the older LRVs, feel free to open the windows.
LRT Tip 12: Please remember to bathe. Odours and crowded CTrains aren't fun for anyone.
LRT Tip 13: There are 2 LRT stations that access the park: Victoria Park/Stampede and Erlton/Stampede.
LRT Tip 14: Keep the onboard YouTube videos tasteful and not x-rated. No one wants to see your 8 second ride.
LRT Tip 15: Try to Watch your language. Kids are around. Try Yee Haw! instead of the F-bomb.
LRT Tip 16: Hang on! The straps and poles are there for a reason. No! Not for that! Sheesh!
LRT Tip 17: Help out visitors if you can. I know a lot of you will.
LRT Tip 18: Your 4ft-high Stuffed Bear doesn't deserve it's own seat. Give up your seat for someone who needs it.
LRT Tip 19: LRT Park-n-Ride lots have reserved parking for half of the lot. The non-reserved areas are free (if you can find a spot).
LRT Tip 20: There are 3 CTrain cars w/ 4 exits on each. Plenty to get on/off the CTrain. No need to 'herd' at one entrance.
LRT Tip 21: Escalators: Stand to the right. Walk on the left. Simple right?
LRT Tip 22: City Hall station has reopened. Olympic Plaza has permanently closed.
LRT Tip 23: The CTrain may run 24 hours a day during Stampede, but the overnight frequency is only every 30 minutes.
LRT Tip 24: Very important for your safety: STAY BEHIND THE YELLOW LINE!
LRT Tip 25: Keep children and strollers safely away from the edge of the platform until the CTrain comes to a complete stop.
LRT Tip 26: When onboard, if you are standing, please move away from the doorways.
LRT Tip 27: Smoking is prohibited at all platforms and stations. Be considerate.
LRT Tip 28: Last One: Have Fun! CT is there to get you to Stampede
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