Our blog is interesting because we have so many different topics to cover: ministry, baby, us, and every once in a while we don’t cover anything, just put up funny things to make you laugh. Well, today I got a cute email that I was laughing at, but really only because I am from Winnipeg. So this is for all the Winnipeg readers, sorry to exclude those of you who aren’t. Next post will be applicable to you too..promise.
Our dear Winnipeg:
- Winnipeg has its own version of traffic rules. Never forget that downtown Winnipeg is composed in large part of one-way streets. The only way to get out of the center of town is to turn around and start over when you reach the river. All directions start with, ‘Go down Portage.’
- The 8:00 a.m. Rush hour is from 6:30 to 9:30a.m. The 5:00 PM rush hour is from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday’s rush hour starts on Thursday morning.
- If you actually stop at a yellow light, there’s no chance you’re from Winnipeg. Yellow lights are for sissies.
- Lagimodiere Blvd. Can only be pronounced by a native Winnipegger, so do not attempt the phonetic pronunciation. People will simply tilt their heads to the right and stare at you. (And let’s not forget Noter Dayme! And of course, Portidge.)
- Bugs and Perogies are a way of life. Deal with it.
- Construction on the Winnipeg streets in summer is a way of life and a permanent form of entertainment. (Especially those dopey-looking city workers holdingup signs in traffic that say in big orange letters ‘SLOW’.
- Many bizarre sights can be explained simply by realizing, ‘Oh, we’re in Transcona!’
- Construction crews aren’t doing their job properly unless they close down all lanes except one during rush hour.
- If someone actually has his turn signal on, it was probably left on at the factory where the car was made.
- Buying a Winnipeg street map is a waste of money since the termination or continuation of any street is entirely at the discretion of the Works Department of the City: e.g.: Salter, Isabel, Balmoral, Colony, Memorial, Osborne, Dunkirk. You’ve gone two miles down the same road and the name changes seven times.
- Exit and entry ramps on the Perimeter Hwy. are just the recommended way of entering and exiting, feel free to exit at any grassy point you wish.
- South to you means Grand Forks.
- Your 1 July picnic was moved indoors due to frost.
- You have more miles on your snow blower than your car.
- You find 0 degrees ‘a little chilly.’ But it is still t-shirt weather.
Can’t wait to come home in October for 10 days!
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