Patrick Dirks
@diggler67.bsky.social
Proud dad and husband. Bomber fan. Lifelong Winnipegger. Wannabe world traveller. Still waiting for a Weakerthans reunion.
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The perfect scenario here is that the Blue Jays win the World Series but that I don’t have to hear about it I’d even be willing to listen to two more weeks of those annoying RBC and coin base ads instead.
November 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The perfect scenario here is that the Blue Jays win the World Series but that I don’t have to hear about it I’d even be willing to listen to two more weeks of those annoying RBC and coin base ads instead.
These highlights bring back so many great CFL memories...
OTD in Blue Bombers History Oct 12, 1983. It’s Warren Moon’s last CFL season and Bomber defence sacked, intercepted and stripped the football from Moon in their 33-15 victory. Joe Poplawski hauled in two John Hufnagel passes for touchdowns as Bombers clinched 2nd place in West
October 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
These highlights bring back so many great CFL memories...
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Winnipeg announces Kyle Connor's eight year, $12.0 million AAV extension.
There are substantial signing bonuses, as reported by Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger. This is a first for Winnipeg, as I've been writing at The Athletic leading up to the deal.
Connor is a long, long term Jet.
There are substantial signing bonuses, as reported by Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger. This is a first for Winnipeg, as I've been writing at The Athletic leading up to the deal.
Connor is a long, long term Jet.
October 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Winnipeg announces Kyle Connor's eight year, $12.0 million AAV extension.
There are substantial signing bonuses, as reported by Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger. This is a first for Winnipeg, as I've been writing at The Athletic leading up to the deal.
Connor is a long, long term Jet.
There are substantial signing bonuses, as reported by Elliotte Friedman and Darren Dreger. This is a first for Winnipeg, as I've been writing at The Athletic leading up to the deal.
Connor is a long, long term Jet.
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Jonathan Toews believed to be a late addition to the #NHLJets IR, via Puckpedia. Toews practiced with the team on Sunday for the first time since tweaking something in preseason.
That leaves Parker Ford and Brad Lambert on the Jets roster to start.
We'll see how Winnipeg looks at practice.
That leaves Parker Ford and Brad Lambert on the Jets roster to start.
We'll see how Winnipeg looks at practice.
October 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Jonathan Toews believed to be a late addition to the #NHLJets IR, via Puckpedia. Toews practiced with the team on Sunday for the first time since tweaking something in preseason.
That leaves Parker Ford and Brad Lambert on the Jets roster to start.
We'll see how Winnipeg looks at practice.
That leaves Parker Ford and Brad Lambert on the Jets roster to start.
We'll see how Winnipeg looks at practice.
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I had a not-so-little rant about how I practise journalism on *that other app* 🐦❎ earlier today.
ICYMI…
(I don’t plan to spam like this ever again – especially not on a Saturday – but I’m compelled to type because this is a timely opportunity to address misinformation and fake-news rhetoric.)
ICYMI…
(I don’t plan to spam like this ever again – especially not on a Saturday – but I’m compelled to type because this is a timely opportunity to address misinformation and fake-news rhetoric.)
September 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I had a not-so-little rant about how I practise journalism on *that other app* 🐦❎ earlier today.
ICYMI…
(I don’t plan to spam like this ever again – especially not on a Saturday – but I’m compelled to type because this is a timely opportunity to address misinformation and fake-news rhetoric.)
ICYMI…
(I don’t plan to spam like this ever again – especially not on a Saturday – but I’m compelled to type because this is a timely opportunity to address misinformation and fake-news rhetoric.)
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16 offensive possessions in the #CFL game between Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
7 possessions by Winnipeg.
These are the lowest totals ever.
Previous low was 19 combined offensive possessions (3 times).
#CFLGameDay #Ticats #ForTheW
7 possessions by Winnipeg.
These are the lowest totals ever.
Previous low was 19 combined offensive possessions (3 times).
#CFLGameDay #Ticats #ForTheW
September 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
16 offensive possessions in the #CFL game between Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
7 possessions by Winnipeg.
These are the lowest totals ever.
Previous low was 19 combined offensive possessions (3 times).
#CFLGameDay #Ticats #ForTheW
7 possessions by Winnipeg.
These are the lowest totals ever.
Previous low was 19 combined offensive possessions (3 times).
#CFLGameDay #Ticats #ForTheW
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Congratulations to Mike O’Shea. Counting regular season, playoff and Grey Cups the Blue Bombers win v the RedBlacks was #123 for O’Shea. That’s one more win than the ‘Silver Fox’ Bud Grant had. Making O’Shea the winningest head coach in Blue Bombers history. Bravo Coach O’Shea
September 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Congratulations to Mike O’Shea. Counting regular season, playoff and Grey Cups the Blue Bombers win v the RedBlacks was #123 for O’Shea. That’s one more win than the ‘Silver Fox’ Bud Grant had. Making O’Shea the winningest head coach in Blue Bombers history. Bravo Coach O’Shea
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Alternate CFL plan:
• Leave the rules the way they are
• Move the Argos to London, Ont. or Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge and stop trying to sell Torontonians on a game they don’t want
• Go where the fans are, starting with Quebec City.
• Leave the rules the way they are
• Move the Argos to London, Ont. or Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge and stop trying to sell Torontonians on a game they don’t want
• Go where the fans are, starting with Quebec City.
September 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Alternate CFL plan:
• Leave the rules the way they are
• Move the Argos to London, Ont. or Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge and stop trying to sell Torontonians on a game they don’t want
• Go where the fans are, starting with Quebec City.
• Leave the rules the way they are
• Move the Argos to London, Ont. or Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge and stop trying to sell Torontonians on a game they don’t want
• Go where the fans are, starting with Quebec City.
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Ken Dryden lived what was surely one of the most remarkable lives in Canadian history and he was never not thoughtful on the occasions I got to interview him...
September 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Ken Dryden lived what was surely one of the most remarkable lives in Canadian history and he was never not thoughtful on the occasions I got to interview him...
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Cocktail orders and neighbourly catch-ups will pause at a West Broadway staple this Friday. However, following renovations, Lang-
Langside Grocery to reopen under new ownership
Cocktail orders and neighbourly catch-ups will pause at a West Broadway staple this Friday. However, following renovations, Lang-
www.winnipegfreepress.com
August 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Cocktail orders and neighbourly catch-ups will pause at a West Broadway staple this Friday. However, following renovations, Lang-
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Three bikes stolen from our Spence Neighbourhood garage last night. Photos below.
One has an airtag and been to houses on Furby, Elgin, and Wiliam so far.
Someone captured a photo of the thief riding my Rocky Mountain Cirrus on McGee between Ellice and St. Matthews this morning. Photo attached.
One has an airtag and been to houses on Furby, Elgin, and Wiliam so far.
Someone captured a photo of the thief riding my Rocky Mountain Cirrus on McGee between Ellice and St. Matthews this morning. Photo attached.
August 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Three bikes stolen from our Spence Neighbourhood garage last night. Photos below.
One has an airtag and been to houses on Furby, Elgin, and Wiliam so far.
Someone captured a photo of the thief riding my Rocky Mountain Cirrus on McGee between Ellice and St. Matthews this morning. Photo attached.
One has an airtag and been to houses on Furby, Elgin, and Wiliam so far.
Someone captured a photo of the thief riding my Rocky Mountain Cirrus on McGee between Ellice and St. Matthews this morning. Photo attached.
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As of today, 3% of Manitoba’s land mass has burned this fire season.
The total burn this wildfire season in this province is 16,735 square kilometres.
That’s equivalent to three Prince Edward Islands.
The total burn this wildfire season in this province is 16,735 square kilometres.
That’s equivalent to three Prince Edward Islands.
August 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As of today, 3% of Manitoba’s land mass has burned this fire season.
The total burn this wildfire season in this province is 16,735 square kilometres.
That’s equivalent to three Prince Edward Islands.
The total burn this wildfire season in this province is 16,735 square kilometres.
That’s equivalent to three Prince Edward Islands.
As of 3:30pm today, appears that the Bombers will be playing tonight.
#CFL #Bombers #BlueBombers #Argos #ForTheW
#CFL #Bombers #BlueBombers #Argos #ForTheW
August 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
As of 3:30pm today, appears that the Bombers will be playing tonight.
#CFL #Bombers #BlueBombers #Argos #ForTheW
#CFL #Bombers #BlueBombers #Argos #ForTheW
From crapbook, the Bombers are saying that the game is on as-scheduled, for now. They expect air quality to improve throughout the day and will provide an update this afternoon.
#CFL #BlueBombers #Bombers #Argos #ForTheW
#CFL #BlueBombers #Bombers #Argos #ForTheW
August 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
From crapbook, the Bombers are saying that the game is on as-scheduled, for now. They expect air quality to improve throughout the day and will provide an update this afternoon.
#CFL #BlueBombers #Bombers #Argos #ForTheW
#CFL #BlueBombers #Bombers #Argos #ForTheW
The air quality forecasts look like crap for Winnipeg. I can easily see tonight's Bomber game getting rescheduled.
#CFL #BlueBombers #Argos #ForTheW
#CFL #BlueBombers #Argos #ForTheW
August 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
The air quality forecasts look like crap for Winnipeg. I can easily see tonight's Bomber game getting rescheduled.
#CFL #BlueBombers #Argos #ForTheW
#CFL #BlueBombers #Argos #ForTheW
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I wrote about what I call "The Red Queen Fallacy" -- the toxic blend of hustle culture, checklist existences, and under-regulated capitalism that make too many people in modern life feel like they're stuck on a treadmill without an off switch:
The Red Queen Fallacy
Humans weren't made to tick off checklists and clear inboxes. We've lost sight of who we are, amid the mindless excesses of hustle culture and a drive-thru existence. Here's the case for slowing down.
www.forkingpaths.co
July 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I wrote about what I call "The Red Queen Fallacy" -- the toxic blend of hustle culture, checklist existences, and under-regulated capitalism that make too many people in modern life feel like they're stuck on a treadmill without an off switch:
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Probably going to be both the interception and catch of the year, holy shit
July 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Probably going to be both the interception and catch of the year, holy shit
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and icon of British heavy metal, dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and icon of British heavy metal, dies aged 76
The singer, who later became famous on reality TV show The Osbournes, dies less than three weeks after retirement concert
Ozzy Osbourne, whose gleeful “Prince of Darkness” image made him one of the most iconic rock frontmen of all time, has died aged 76.
A statement from the Osbourne family reads: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.” No cause of death was given, though Osbourne had experienced various forms of ill health in recent years. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and icon of British heavy metal, dies aged 76
Great news! Tyrone was possibly the most exciting Bomber of all time. Second only to Joe Pop in my list of favourite Bomber players.
Tyrone Jones to be added to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 'Ring of Honour'
#ForTheW #CFL
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#ForTheW #CFL
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"He had so much joy on the football field." | Tyrone Jones added to Ring of Honour - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
He could get after the quarterback like few in the long and storied history of the Canadian Football League. Of that, Tyrone Jones left little doubt he was a hall of famer. And if there was a shrine f...
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July 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Great news! Tyrone was possibly the most exciting Bomber of all time. Second only to Joe Pop in my list of favourite Bomber players.
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FYI, the new #Winnipeg cycling map is expected to be out soon at libraries. The goal was to get it out by 2025 Bike Week but it was at the printers at the time, from what I was told.
July 9, 2025 at 12:54 AM
FYI, the new #Winnipeg cycling map is expected to be out soon at libraries. The goal was to get it out by 2025 Bike Week but it was at the printers at the time, from what I was told.
If you're a #CFL fan, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more interesting account on BlueSky (or anywhere else) than the Stats Junkie.
QB drive results through week 5 of the 2025 #CFL season
🔹Since 2004, a QB has generated 2.00 (or more) points per drive just 26 times (minimum 100 drives)
🔹4 QBs currently at 2.00 or better with another 2 within striking distance
🔹Since 2004, a QB has generated 2.00 (or more) points per drive just 26 times (minimum 100 drives)
🔹4 QBs currently at 2.00 or better with another 2 within striking distance
July 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
If you're a #CFL fan, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more interesting account on BlueSky (or anywhere else) than the Stats Junkie.
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Soon, I’m gonna do a blog series on things I learned (and loved) in Ukraine that have nothing to do with war. One is the unkempt wildness of much urban green space. God, I wish we had more of this in Winnipeg. Back lanes and yards of blocky Soviet-era buildings so lush, overflowing with greenery.
July 7, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Soon, I’m gonna do a blog series on things I learned (and loved) in Ukraine that have nothing to do with war. One is the unkempt wildness of much urban green space. God, I wish we had more of this in Winnipeg. Back lanes and yards of blocky Soviet-era buildings so lush, overflowing with greenery.
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If Canada’s 158th year was when we got less complacent and more ambitious about forging our own path, I hope the 159th year is when we - including the people running the country - get more imaginative about what that path could look like.
July 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
If Canada’s 158th year was when we got less complacent and more ambitious about forging our own path, I hope the 159th year is when we - including the people running the country - get more imaginative about what that path could look like.