04-02-2019, 01:21 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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The Red Mile, 2019 Playoff Thread
17th Avenue bars hope Flames playoff run will 're-ignite' the Red Mile
https://calgaryherald.com/business/l...e-the-red-mile
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The city will be stopping construction while the Flames are in the playoffs, but a total of 29 businesses on 17th Avenue S.W. closed in just two months this past winter. Many of the closed shops have blamed the construction and the city’s property tax crisis as reasons for shutting down.
About two months ago, Trolley 5 put up their “Heart of the Red Mile” sign outside the bar, and Tsu said the bar has been packed for every Flames game since.
“I think it’s perfect timing for all the business on 17th that have endured the construction so far and, of course, the crazy property taxes which the city is currently working through,” Tsu said.
Jamesons Pub on 17th owner Steve Marakis shared Tsu’s hope that a playoff berth will mean the return of large, thirsty crowds.
“Calgary definitely needs a boost. It’s been a tough time the last three or four years, so it’s good to see them make the playoffs,” Marakis said. “The avenue’s kind of lost a little bit of its appeal, I think, so hopefully the Flames can re-ignite that.”
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Put on my car flag today. Giv'r Flames!
https://www.matchsticksandgasoline.c...wagon-gaudreau
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04-02-2019, 01:24 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
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Two 11th Avenue pubs bring back Electric Avenue for Calgary Flames playoff run
https://livewirecalgary.com/2019/04/...s-playoff-run/
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It’s the modern version of Three Cheers and Fox and Firkin. Throw in a little Coconut Joe’s and Bandito’s.
Two 11 Avenue pubs are attempting to gift the Calgary Flames with special luck these playoffs by bringing back Electric Avenue, the notorious party zone from the Flames’ only Stanley Cup winning year in 1989.
Last Best Brewing and Broken City are partnering in the promotion, as well as Wild Rose Brewery, who named their Electric Avenue lager after the location.
According to James Hill, a senior manager with Last Best, fans were forgetting the original, and better, destination for playoff memories.
“We were confused why everyone goes to 17th Avenue, when the Flames first won the Cup on Electric Avenue,” said Hill.
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04-02-2019, 01:27 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
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Red Mile to stay open during Calgary Flames playoff run: city officials
https://globalnews.ca/news/5086979/1...ames-playoffs/
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The City of Calgary announced Friday that work along the entertainment strip won’t begin until after the Flames are done their playoff run.
“Even if they make it to round four, we’ll stay off the avenue, and weather-permitting, we’re looking to complete road and utility construction by the end of 2019,” said Quinn Eastlick, a planner with the City of Calgary.
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04-02-2019, 01:38 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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17th Avenue (east of 14th St):
1410
Home And Away
Jamesons
Boston Pizza
Watchman's
Ceilis
Trolley 5
Pinbar
National
Ship & Anchor
One Night Stan's
Mill Street
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04-02-2019, 02:15 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winebar Kensington
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The scene in 2006:
1410 World Bier Haus
Boston Pizza
Melrose
Yardhouse
Ship & Anchor
Moxies
Watchman's
Classic Jack's
Sal's
Bob the Fish
The Pointe
"M"
Mannies (greek)
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04-02-2019, 02:18 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: victoria
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Originally Posted by troutman
The scene in 2006:
1410 World Bier Haus
Boston Pizza
Melrose
Yardhouse
Ship & Anchor
Moxies
Watchman's
Classic Jack's
Sal's
Bob the Fish
The Pointe
"M"
Mannies (greek)
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Man I lived on 15th during that time.
Oh the memories!
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04-02-2019, 02:20 PM
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#7
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Draft Pick
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Home and Away and One Night Stan's should also be promoting the playoffs pretty good.
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04-02-2019, 02:22 PM
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NOT a cool kid
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Calgary
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It won’t really get going unless they win a series or two. Here is hoping they do!
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04-02-2019, 02:23 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Jbo
It won’t really get going unless they win a series or two. Here is hoping they do!
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It was wild when we beat Vancouver in game 6 a few years ago. So much fun
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04-02-2019, 02:33 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: CALGARY
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Originally Posted by colbym72
It was wild when we beat Vancouver in game 6 a few years ago. So much fun
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It was.. but nothing close to 2004, it doesn't take off until 2nd round. Which makes sense.
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04-02-2019, 02:44 PM
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Scoring Winger
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So excited to see this thread, yet so terrified. My metabolism was barely up to the task of bar food and 1600 calories of beer 3 times a week in 04. Afraid of what a long run does today, especially since I can afford more than 1600 calories of beer now. F it. Yolo. GFG.
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04-02-2019, 02:54 PM
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#12
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Powerplay Quarterback
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The new Ceilis location on 17th Avenue will also be a good spot (formerly Roosevelt)
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04-02-2019, 04:54 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by cracher
So excited to see this thread, yet so terrified. My metabolism was barely up to the task of bar food and 1600 calories of beer 3 times a week in 04. Afraid of what a long run does today, especially since I can afford more than 1600 calories of beer now. F it. Yolo. GFG.
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I'm confident that the 04' run took at least 5 years off my life.
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04-02-2019, 04:54 PM
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Franchise Player
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Still worth every minute
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04-02-2019, 04:58 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: SW Calgary
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04-02-2019, 05:43 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Can't freaking wait boys. I love all the car flags popping up everywhere. People are hyped for the playoffs.
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04-02-2019, 05:49 PM
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne
Can't freaking wait boys. I love all the car flags popping up everywhere. People are hyped for the playoffs.
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I saw 8 cars with flags driving from westhills to the Crowfoot area today
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04-02-2019, 05:57 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: victoria
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Amazon had some car flags. Living in victoria it was nice to be able to get a couple! In 2 days flags will go on my ride. In 4 days they will probably be broken off and my car door will have a key mark... f'n canucks fans can hate me, but I'm flying my flag!!
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04-02-2019, 06:14 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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My Flames flag is ready to go for the playoffs
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04-02-2019, 06:18 PM
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Franchise Player
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I hope people exiting the games this playoff season make their own fun memories, wherever they may be.
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