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Marketer/writer/actor/co-creator of The Missus Downstairs, available now on Bell Fibe TV: …

St. John’s, NL
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2 years
The King of Casual Jack's Just going to pin this to my Twitter feed for when people ask me why Pittman is one of my favourite writers. He was also kind, generous, and very supportive of others trying to figure out what he had long mastered — not that he thought of it that way.
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Tonight, I found a DVD that I thought was lost forever. The only video that exists of my brother Andrew. I’m thrilled to bits to have found it/him. Haven’t heard his voice since September 2006. What a great dude he was. It is without question the most valuable thing I own.
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2 years
Make no mistake, if some skeet was blasting floodlights at houses in King Williams Estates or the soft white underbelly of Waterford Bridge Road they'd have bi-laws in place toute de friggin' suite.
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3 years
It don't seem like Christmas, if the Covid's not here. Granny would say as she cough in her chair... H'omicron's gone cracked, I s'pose that's the cause. Covid is not like it was. (Bang, bang, bang, bang.) Any variants 'llowed in? Aaaaand scene.
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3 years
Big news. The missus and I are LA Bound. The Missus Downstairs has been named an official selection of the Los Angeles Comedy Film Festival. Wild stuff.
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2 years
Tonight, on my way home I saw a young man striking an older man on Freshwater Rd. Nobody stopped. So I pulled over, got out and using some valuable theatre vocal training dropped my voice a couple of registers and blasted out “get your (expletive deleted) hands off of him.” 1/6
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3 years
Dr. Rahman seems like the kindest human on the face of the planet.
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4 years
Man, people on loud motorcycles are super duper cool. Cool dudes doin' cool dude things. Hey cool dude, wanna know a secret? Everyone thinks you're a juicearse. #nltraffic
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2 years
Took the time to drive past MUN on my lunch break just so could have a barmp. Picketers dies for a barmp. Show your support however you can.
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3 years
Tonight, apropos of nothing, a man threatened to "beat the face off me" at the Blackmarsh Road Ultramar. All I could think was, "Jesus, I better not die here at the Blackmarsh Road Ultramar." If I'm gonna go I want it to be at the Torbay Road Irving — like the God damn king I am.
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2 years
Meet Alphonsus Ignatius Flynn (or Phonse for short). Name inspired by Al Pittman’s West Moon. Picking him up in a fortnight.
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4 years
There's a video of a lady at Coleman's on Newfoundland Drive making anti-mask stand. Shouting at employees. Threatening to sue workers. And claiming her rights have been violated as a "sovereign being." She seems really neat.
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4 years
Thinking about the 160 folks quarantining tonight and doing their part to protect us all, and contain this outbreak. Thank you to you and to the team that are responsible for contact tracing. We're in good hands.
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3 years
Umm. Wow. The Missus Downstairs wins Best Performances at the Los Angeles Comedy Film and Screenplay Festival. Thanks to everyone that busted their hump on this one. Check out this audience feedback video on the first episode of the series.
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2 years
People can’t afford to eat. They can’t afford to heat their homes. They can’t afford homes. That’s a lot of pressure bubbling away at the seams. The least you can do is stop the fucking car. Do what you can where you can. I hope the old fella gets some sleep tonight. Fin. 6/6
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2 years
This was quite a table. Look at that smile. RIP Rowdyman.
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2 years
I have to say that 99.9% of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians that have gone on to become "famous" are by and large wonderfully kind and supportive human beings. For those wondering, the .1% belongs to Rex Murphy.
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5 years
Janice Fitzgerald is excellent at her job. Her sense of calm and confidence gives me calm and confidence. It may not for you, and that's fine. But I feel like we're in good hands.
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2 years
I kinda want to add, I'm not looking for a humanitarian award here. I just stopped the car. What's more important is that we look at people as people. And not as those people with those problems. It's dehumanizing and makes their struggle easier and more convenient to ignore.
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3 years
Nobody: Not even one person: B’ys on the ferry: Come on, we goes! #nlwx #nltraffic
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3 years
Thank you, @CMOH_NL . This is hard graft. And your humanity, empathy and love for the people of this province shines through. And is needed. We are lucky to have you. Don’t forget to hold fast, yourself. Take good care.
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3 years
@patrickdextervc Beautiful, sir. Soulful. And the dog dutifully looking out over the water is just the icing on the cake. Stay safe out there.
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1 year
Watching Mom’s cognitive decline has been gut-wrenching at times. Some days are good, some days are really not. But today she taught my old man how to bake tea buns. The kitchen looked like a bomb hit it. Today was a good day.
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3 years
Let's talk about people driving and smoking weed. B'ys, you DO KNOW what weed smells like right? It smells just like weed. And it smells a lot. So when you're hot boxin' your way down the Team Gushue, the fella ten cars back can smell it. Don't be knob, you could kill somebody.
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4 years
I can't imagine having to leave my family for weeks at a time to go to a place where COVID is rampant. Or the constant worry of infecting a family member upon returning. Nor can I imagine online vitriol from your own community in the midst of all of that. Show a little empathy.
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3 years
BREAKING: Average cost of a single family home in Newfoundland and Labrador rose to 6 sofas in 2021.
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3 years
I once said that if this ever happened to me I'd handle it with style and grace. Yeah. Pack that. This is just a game to you. This ain't no game! This is real life out here on these Wordles, bro. In your face! *pushes his glasses back up his nose. Wordle 222 1/6* 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
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2 years
I’ve made it. Typo and all. Heh.
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4 years
Left my car unlocked for the first time in a while last night. Naturally somebody did a scour of it while I slept. Stole some masks. I'm not even mad about it. Stay safe sketchbag, stay safe.
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8 years
Downie is living proof that weird kids can make it. Stay brilliantly strange. One day a country may hang on every odd word. #TheHip #gord
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5 years
The new neighbour that moved in two days ago is from just outside of Waco, TX. He just looked at me and said "the company said this is the worst it'll get." To which I replied, "they lied." He had to google tips on getting snow off of cars. He's fucked.
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3 years
To the crew that attended the Remembrance Day ceremony to promote their anti-vaxx/pass ideology: I hope the ugly buttons you distributed pop open and prick your cold, dead, ignorant hearts. Enjoy your day.
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To the two gentleman, and I use that word advisedly, who were waving a Trump flag outside of their Hyundai on Water Street in St. John’s. Wrong country, fellas.
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5 years
@bubbaprog I'm sorry you have leaders like this, man. Wishing you all well from way up North.
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4 years
Psychotherapy should be covered under MCP. A lot of people are going to need that help, and at the going rate in the neighbourhood of 180 bucks an hour, a lot of people won't be able to afford it. Health is health.
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Sitting in the car in the Miller Centre lot after driving from Kelligrews. The visits darker now. He hates me because he has to go into care, and he thinks it’s being done nefariously. It isn’t. It’s done out of care. He thinks he’s fine. He’s not. Broken brains breaking hearts.
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A week ago yesterday I was setting up Dad’s tax software on the new laptop we got him. This morning I visited him in his hospital bed — he’s now non-verbal with a feeding tube taped to his nose. Life moves faster than you might like. Say what you mean to say while you can.
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4 years
The sky isn't falling until Dr. Janice says it's falling.
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2 years
I am officially "I can't read labels on things anymore, so now I take pictures of labels on things and then pinch to zoom them" years of age.
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4 years
I got to thinking about the 3 folx in ICU tonight and their families. It must be such a strange juxtaposition to see people so celebratory while you worry about a loved one. Here's all the positive and healing energy I muster sent straight out into the cosmos to you all. Be well.
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3 years
Here it is. The Missus Downstairs. Premieres November 8th. Written and performed by: Dave Sullivan and Mary Walsh Directed by: Mary Walsh Produced by: Ruth Lawrence and Mary Walsh Music by: Alan Doyle and Greg Hawco Watch it on Bell Fibe TV, channel 1 and the Fibe TV app.
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4 years
Town is lava.
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Arrived in Francois. Side be side waiting at the dock to pick me up. Supper sent over from down the path. I'm not worthy. What. A. Spot.
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2 years
I know people are really excited about @BenStiller being in Newfoundland and Labrador. But please, do not, under any circumstances, attempt to approach Ben Stiller or feed or pet him. Instead, smile, give 'em a head nod, and let the man enjoy the awesomeness that is this place.
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3 years
Mom used to bake a "death cake." This partridgeberry cake that she'd tote to funeral homes when someone passed. But, I loved it. Whenever I'd smell it baking I'd get so excited. Then I'd be overwhelmed by guilt. Cause, like, somebody had to die for that cake. Cakes, b'y. Fried.
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Oh man. My heart. Listening to @VOCMOpenline . People are struggling. You can hear it in their voices. In their eyes. Paddy. Thank you for the work you're doing in getting that message out and your compassion. You're a solid human. We gotta do that lunch when the plague lifts.
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3 years
Happy 91st Birthday to the Codfather, Gordon Pinsent. This is without question the most intimidated I've ever been whilst sitting at a table. Without question. Mainly because of Gordon.
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3 years
There should be a Victoria Cross for open line hosts. Paddy Daly deserves it. @VOCMOpenline
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4 years
Everyone is relieved there is only one case today, but there's a family of a young woman out there that are not. Here's to a speedy and non-eventful recovery. Be well.
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2 years
Why am I relaying this? People are out there going through some pretty complicated stuff right now. And any bit of kindness or dignity you can put into their world can make a big difference. Even a can of food or a few bucks at a local food bank can go a long way. 5/6
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After close to six weeks, the old man passed his swallow test and is off the feeding tube and now eating semi-solid food again. Not bad for a guy that wasn’t expected to last 24 hours. Baby steps. But at least their steps.
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3 years
Tomorrow’s numbers are gonna suck. And that’s to be expected. Wash your mitts, wear a mask, and stay the Jesus away from one another. And get yer vaxxes ‘n dat.
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2 years
It's bloody everywhere! #BarmpRevolution
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3 years
Day four. Each day we shoot is surreal. I'm sitting next to Mary Walsh laughing my ass off all day, wondering how the frig that ever happened. Enjoying every second in the moment. Whatever happens, whether people find this funny or not, this experience has been an absolute blast.
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3 years
Maybe Elon can buy Moo-Moo's.
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4 years
Fled to the office for Air Conditioning. Walked into Tim's on Duckworth. Huge line out the door. I'm the only juicearse in a mask. Please St. John's, don't let me be the only juicearse in a mask. You can be a juicearse in a mask too.
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4 years
Phone rings at 630am. Me: Everything ok? Dad: Your Mother's got something done with the computer. Me: Right. I doubt it was Mom. What do I ask you literally every single time? Dad: Have I unplugged it? Me: Yeah. Dad: No. (Long silence) Dad: It's working. Me: I know.
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The greatest turkey sandwich to ever sandwich lives here. I don’t even like turkey sandwiches. #TheTraditionalCoffeeHouseandDeli
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3 years
My heart goes out to that family in central. We talk about these numbers so flippantly, but there are people and families on the other end of them. Days like today are a staunch reminder of that. Get vaccinated. Please.
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You see a lot “Fuck Cancer” and rightfully so. But, I’d like to toss “Fuck Dementia” into the mix as well.
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3 years
@ProFootballTalk "Daddy, where were you when I was born?" says his child. "Losing to one of the worst teams in the league, darling," muttered Carson.
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2 years
Is there a place to buy non-dairy cupcakes/deserts in this town from somebody that isn’t a right wing, racist, tinfoil hat wearing fascist? As wild as this sounds, that’s actually a serious question.
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3 years
Finding out where booster shots are is oddly analogous to finding out where the capelin be's rollin'.
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5 years
I watched a woman rip into a worker at a grocery store early this morning. I stepped in to help diffuse things. People — please, please, please remember — we're all in this together. Be kind. Think beyond yourself. If ever there was a time to do that, it's now.
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For the record, I don’t want to shame that person from Caul’s. I honestly can’t imagine what they must be going through right now. I hope they’re well in every sense of the word. But the situation happens to be a very clear cut teachable moment for all of us.
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6 months
Hey Siri, how do I escape a cruise ship?
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500 N.L. residents end up on same cruise ship
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29,000 kilometres of untouched and rugged coastline, and a fucking chip bag or cigarette butt at every footfall. Pick up after yourselves, you Jesus dirtbags.
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4 years
74 kids tested positive. As we're all screaming at one another on Twitter here, remember that number.
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4 years
Missus Downstairs and I grow closer each day.
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2 years
Step one: make him fall in love with his crate.
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5 years
You know what we need now. A big Jesus snowstorm. That'll take everyone's mind off of things.
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3 years
Imagine not reading, hearing, speaking the word COVID. If only for one single day. Just imagine.
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2 years
I know people have jokes. I got 'em too. But the Newfoundland Herald did a lot for the arts in this province. For a long time. Ask any artist, and most will joke about wanting to make the cover of the Herald. But deep down — we all wanted to. For Nan. Thanks for the help, Herald.
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Eddie Sheerr: This has been a lot of fun. Me, curled up in a ball in my basement: Woohoo. #nlwx
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2 years
Wow. This one made me tear up a little. So proud and honoured to say that The Missus Downstairs was named Best Web Series at The New York Shorts International Film Festival this past week. Thank you to our wonderful cast, crew, and partners at @fibetv1 . Just incredible.
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Andrew would have been 37 today. He enjoyed shrimp rings, Shirley Temples, and kicking my ass in Scrabble. While his sudden passing impacted me for years — the memory of his smile, empathy, and unwavering kindness are what helped heal me. And I am a far better man because of him.
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So I’m out for a nice little bike ride on the railbed. I stop to sit on a bench to sip some water, when all of a sudden... this guy pops out about two feet away from me with that monstrosity of a fish in his mouth. I backed away slowly. He was not impressed by me. #deadliestcatch
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My wonderful Aunt Elaine who works at Elaine's Books on Duckworth Street with another Elaine. Two Elaine's supporting Ukraine. This Elaine is my favourite though — no offence.
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4 years
Missus Downstairs: The Series. What do you think?
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2 years
Missus at Sobeys, mask down past her chin, working the cash: I don't care, you won't see me takin' no medication. I'm not puttin' any of that garbage in me body. Not even a Tylenol. (pause) I'm goin' on me smoke break! *Off she toddles (You can't write this stuff.)
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3 years
15 years without this fella today. I saw this photo for the first time this morning, and it really does embody everything he was. He was a light. A big bright light. That smile. The kindness behind his eyes. Unforgettable Andrew. The best little bro a big bro could ever have.
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Folks, I'm completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of support on our show. Though I'm 100% a privileged human being, those that know me know that the path I've trodded hasn't always been the smoothest. And this little opportunity was really special to me. Thank you all so much.
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Working with Target on NL Tourism has been the honour of my life. I'll forever be grateful for that opportunity. Something I'm deeply proud to have been a part of. I'm thrilled to bits to begin a brand-spanking new chapter with Verafin next month. I'm one lucky old duck. #NLTech
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@pattonoswalt Without the guns you'd just assume they'd come to play Magic: The Gathering.
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3 years
Terrible news. Get well soon @Johnrockdoc . And for those taking this opportunity to laugh at this man’s misfortune — you’re awful.
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Health Minister John Haggie tests positive for COVID-19 #nlpoli
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I swear, if they had complaining in the Olympics — NL'ers would dominate that event until the stars burn out. Like the Usain Bolts of nattering on about nothing in particular. Sometimes I feel like we do it just to keep warm.
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Get your tea buns buttered for this one. Here it is! The first trailer for The Missus Downstairs. Season one launches November 22nd. Only on Bell Fibe TV, on channel 1 and the Fibe TV app. @fibetv1
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This poem is still rattling around in my head since I discovered it last night. It's so damn good. A Portable Paradise By Roger Robinson
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"Contact tracing has become almost impossible with this number of cases." Damn. If only there was an app for that.
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My foray back into NL Kijiji has ended. No more, "wha's da lowest price?" No more, "I seen dat at Best Buy for tirty dollars off." No more, "Drop it off to me, will ya's?" No more, "Trade ya "xyz" and some old tires." From here on out I die with what I buy. Or it gets donated.
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3 years
It may surprise you to learn that one of the most beautiful streets in this province is found in... Bay Roberts? Cable Avenue. It's a lovely spot.
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3 years
Well, by the end of this evening there will be a first draft of episode one for season two of The Missus Downstairs. Off we go again. #JohnAndTheMissus
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2 years
I'm normally a blueberry guy, but I'll take a big apple when I can get it. The Missus Downstairs has been named as an official selection of the New York Shorts International Film Festival. Very neat.
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3 years
Resist what, bud? The scraper?
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After six long weeks Fadder defies the odds set out by nearly every doctor and bids farewell to the Health Sciences Centre 4 South B, and begins his rehab journey anew at the Miller Center. Sans feeding tube and a wee bit of a wiggle in his right arm. Take that, science.
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2 years
Missus Downstairs Season 2 starts filming today. 😳 In all seriousness, I’m stoked the day is finally here. This is gonna be a fun one.
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3 years
I've received a couple of messages from folks I know that are anti-vax regarding my last couple of tweets. Just want to set the record straight — I will always take the word of science over some half-baked blogger in Sedona. It's just how I roll.
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Story time. She introduced herself to me as "Bridgette with a D" in Sedona. I was staying with a cranial healer in one house (true story), and she was one yard over in another Airbnb. She poked her head over the fence and asked if I had a smoke, I told her I didn't smoke. 1/11
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If the situation ongoing in the Battery proves one thing, it’s this: all it takes is one juicearse to ruin a good time. If this was the Batt’rey of old, he wouldn’t be so brazen. Chopping up heritage property with a chainsaw has to get the province involved somehow.
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@maddow My dog ate my rebuttal.
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@MemorialU Attempting to pit students against faculty seems to me a poor strategic move both from a negotiation and a comms standpoint. But, you do you.
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