Nicola Dinicola

Sunrise over the funicular

A slightly later arrival time for me due to a dentist appointment and I’m happy to see the funicular and elevator are both running fine at
8: 25 am
Evidently, the funicular doesn’t care what time I arrive.
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(Oct 15)

😂

Black billed magpie looking straight at the camera

Our resident black-billed magpie has a droopy wing but he does okay and usually gets most of the peanuts. 🪶#YEG

A shattered pain of glass beside the funicular

In a perfect world, we wouldn’t have vandalism at the funicular all the time.
Have a good Tuesday in spite of this imperfect world of ours.
The funicular and elevator are both running fine at
7: 10 am
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(Oct 14)

Further information about today’s funicular report. The funicular is operational, but someone smashed the glass beside the door; it’s not safe to run until the shattered glass door is covered with a wooden panel. A carpenter is on the way! #YEGFunicularStatus

Shattered glass panel on the entrance to the funicular with a maintenance sign in front

Sunrise shot taken from midway up the stairway by the funicular

Sorry friends, the funicular is still down and there is fresh vandalism.
The elevator is operational.
I’m still thankful for the funicular and thankful I can still climb the stairs. What are you thankful for?
Enjoy your long weekend!
7: 07 am
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(Oct 10)

Oh, #ableg & #cdnpoli

I hope you’ve all seen this. If not, you should.

Eby is 💯 correct. This “pipeline” is more Danielle Theatre. It’s a means to eventually blame BC & Ottawa for her gov’ts failure. It’s a means to distract from the AHS scandal. It’s pandering to her base.

IT. IS. NOT. REAL.

Front tire of my bike in the LRT

Sadly, the funicular is down due to a mechanical problem. I did not go that way today because I’m on the heavy bike carrying potluck fixings, so I used the LRT to get out of the river valley.
Hope your commute was dandy!
7: 13 am
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(Oct 9)

Oh No!

Funicular closed for maintenance sign in front of funicular doors

Unfortunately, we have a closure at the funicular this morning.
It’s not your fault @ecryptid.bsky.social!

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(Oct 8)

The moon looking east from the Tawatinâ bridge

Moon over the funicular looking into downtown

Chased the super-moon on the way to the funicular this morning.
Funicular and elevator are both fine
7: 08 am
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(Oct 7)

The view from the top of the funicular looking eastward at the river

Happy Monday!
I’m doing a funicular fan shoutout today to @karenbdc.bsky.social for liking my posts and who I recently met IRL. Good morning!
Follow me if you’re a funicular fan. I post every morning I ride the funicular.
Funicular and elevator are both fine
7: 17 am
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(Oct 6)

Drone image of the funicular from directly above on a bright sunny autumn day.

If you survived a tough week, sometimes you get a drone shot of the funicular as a treat.
Thanks to dronesloan on IG for the image.
Funicular and elevator are both fine
7: 17 am
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(Oct 3)
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Pathway to the funicular with a cyclist waiting at the entrance

A teepee lit up orange in the early morning darkness

Scary month has begun, and that’s the best way to describe the air quality this morning.
AQHI 7
Remember, today, like every other day, every child matters.
Funicular and elevator are both fine
7: 14 am
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(Oct 1 )

We are all treaty people.

@justip.bsky.social I think your bird is a yellow-bellied sapsucker. (Can’t comment or quote post you but, of course, was eager to reply!)

"By placing me on leave, the University implicitly condoned and supported the targeted harassment of progressive academics across the United States and Canada for expressing a wide range of views critical of Charlie Kirk as part of a large-scale effort to have them terminated."
#UAlberta

Entrance to the funicular from the end of the walkway

Sunrise with the view of the river and the Tawatinâ bridge

Moody Monday funicular
Elevator is working again!
Funicular is fine
Another A+ sunrise
7: 06 am
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(Sept 29)

Lovely photo, Jeff.🥰

It was so great to see you Eric!

So lovely to see the faces of our bicycling friends in #YYC!

Looking east at the river with the sunrise hidden behind clouds

Darren Markland with his barista bike in Ezio Faraone park

On my way to a memorial edition of Coffee Outside. Expecting lots of friends comforting each other, sharing memories, savouring coffee and lots of tears.
Somewhere, behind the dark clouds, the sun is rising.
Elevator down; funicular is good.
7:19 am.

(Sept 26)
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Do some souls fly higher than others?
I hope the single-track on that other plane of existence meets your standards. 💙♥️
www.arbormemorial.ca/en/southside...

Please don't share this video. It is AI generated clickbait and no official announcement has been approved by the family. The video should be blocked and reported.

View from the bottom of the funicular facing east with the sunrise and my bike cleaning against the door of the funicular

It’s a relief to know that the same friends you laugh with are the ones you can cry with.

Elevator down; funicular is good.
7:20 am.

(Sept 24)
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Please do not share items from these types of websites. It’s spammy and likely AI. The details about the person mentioned has not been shared via official channels.

Please let it be kale, please let it be kale.

My bike leaning against the railing of the promenade with the sunrise in the background

I’m a fan of simple pleasures. Sunrises like this are enough to incentivize me to get out of the door earlier.
It’s called being present and living in the moment; it’s the only way to live.
A wise bike barista taught me that.
Elevator down; funicular is good.
7:28 am.

(Sept 23)
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I'm pretty sure that in 2025, when someone passes away unexpectedly, there are a number of predatory, AI-driven, fake obituary websites that post unsanctioned info.

Just an FYI, because I think that's happening today.

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I hope it is soon un-stuck-cular.