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Andrea Bellemare

@dreabells.bsky.social

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Freelance producer doing stuff at CBC Sports. Previously at This Hour Has 22 Minutes & CBC News. Writer, surfer, swimmer.

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Andrea Bellemare @dreabells.bsky.social · 2d

I hit a triage line in the first page of a book recently, and I continued reading to my own detriment.
"Mark petted the old dog and watched as a clear rope of saliva depended from the dog's mouth."

Andrea Bellemare @dreabells.bsky.social · 2d

Yah I looked at the inflation calculator to make this joke / he was still paying slightly more than me

Andrea Bellemare @dreabells.bsky.social · 2d

Me, when Al Purdy complained to Margaret Laurence in a letter about $20 in 1969 customs fees on two Harris tweed jackets: "That's no so much, he should just pay it! Worth it!"

Me, when I have to pay $125 in brokerage fees/taxes on a piece of pottery from the U.S.: "Well this fucking sucks!"

Andrea Bellemare @dreabells.bsky.social · 2d

A 1993 World Series 500-level Blue Jays ticket was $32, with inflation that would be $95.84 today. But now you can go on ticket resellers and get a 500 seat for $2400 or so. Perfect example of rent-seeking behaviour, literally no value added.

Andrea Bellemare @dreabells.bsky.social · 2d

Hey that's awesome! We should make time to meet, would love to meet in person!
Yeah, I was thinking to head into town, always more fun with a crowd.

Andrea Bellemare @dreabells.bsky.social · 2d

In exciting news for me, I am going to the Banff Centre next week to be part of the Adventure Filmmaker's Workshop for 10 days, so I'll be cheering on the Blue Jays from the mountains. Any reccos for good places to watch in Banff?

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Andrea Bellemare @dreabells.bsky.social · 2d

Alas, did not score World Series tickets, and because I need to pay rent, the resellers are trop cher. Regulate Ticketmaster and ticket resellers etc.