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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

😞 If only you were bringing in the all dressed. I was there last month, and that has to be one of the best things I've ever eaten. From the bag, straight to my mouth. OMFG!!!!!🤤🤤🤤

A man sirlts outside of St. Viateur Bagel Shop in Montreal, on a sunny early spring day.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I've never given Van Halen the credit they deserve in my life's soundtrack. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Van Hagar years. Possibly blame Iron Maiden or 80s Metallica and maybe Slayer, and then Death Metal. But oh mama, gimme those early albums 🤘 Btw, this book is an excellent read so far.

The book "Brothers" by Alex Van Halen. The cover features a black and white photo of Edward and Alex Van Halen.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Snapped up a couple of new albums yesterday. #NewVinylDay Envy of None creates quite the soundscape. Big Al (Alex Lifeson of Rush)is having some fun. Great stuff!!! Devin Townsend is the best vocalist in metal! And one hell of a guitar slayer. He could sing the alphabet, and I'd listen on repeat.

Some records and compact discs displayed near a record player

A record is displayed near a record player

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Nikki says I can go back for this show, if I'd like. I'm not going to, but it's damn tempting. 🤘

A concert poster promoting Obituary - Cause of Death 35th anniversary show, May 9, 2025, at Club Soda in Montreal. Also performing is Nails, Terror, Spirit World, and Pest Control.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Made a trip back to St. Viateur for a dozen all dressed. Sadly, only 10 will make the flight home this evening. Mmmmm mmmm mmmm mmmm mmm! So damn good 🤤

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

A couple snaps from the St. Patrick's day parade, Montreal Quebec March 16 2025. I'll have to go through the videos I shot and grab some images from those when we get home. Today, we'll see St. Patrick's Basilica, as well as one last church on St. Catherine's west. No real plans outside of that.

Me and a group of 4 lads decked out in their finest greenery at the St. Patrick's day parade in Montreal Quebec, March 16, 2025. These guys got a ton of attention from the people in the parade. They were about 10 feet down from us. Really great guys! I enjoyed our chat. Cheers

A clone trooper(Star Wars) takes part in the Montreal St. Patrick's day parade.

A Stormtrooper and a Mandalorian(Star Wars) take part in the Montreal St. Patrick's day parade.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

The parade was pretty cool. Not quite 3 hours long. So many entries. I think I read there were 200. The new PM was in the parade, so that was kinda cool and unexpected. Montreal keeps on giving to this trip!

Mark Carney, the new Prime Minister of Canada taking part in the Montreal St. Patrick's day parade.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Notre Dame is looking a little different now.Show starts at 7.

The Altar at Notre Dame Basilica lit up in preparation for the start of the AURA presentation.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Swung back by L'Auberge St. Gabriel to snap a better photo of the exterior. I figured while I was there, I might as well pop in and see if Rida was in, to thank him again for such a memorable evening. As luck would have it, he was. Dressed down a bit, as was I.

An exterior photo of L' Auberge St. Gabriel. Builtin 1688, and granted the first liquor license in 1754. Montreal Quebec

A photo of 2 men taken in the lounge area of L' Auberge St. Gabriel, Montreal Quebec

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

We finally went for a walkabout in Old Montreal. 1st stop was Notre Dame Basilica. Whoa!!! I'm not religious. The interior was magnificent! We're going back there tonight for Aura. They light the interior up. Not 100% sure what I'm going to see. It's supposed to be quite stunning though.

Exterior photo featuring Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal Quebec

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Now it's time for a soak. The whole reason we cancelled our hotel and booked this Airbnb 4 the enormous tub. It took almost 20 minutes to fill! It's been a long time since i had a tub session. My body is looking forward to the warmth, and the intergalactic bath bomb from Lush won't hurt either 😃

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Next, we headed to Schwartz's to try the famous smoked meat. First, I had read on google that the staff were incredibly rude. That wasn't the case. Very friendly and helpful. I didn't get a photo out front, but I did get an incredible sandwich. You probably drooled when you looked at the picture 😂

A Montreal smoked meat sandwich from Schwartz's Deli in Montreal Quebec

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

We went by the flagship location of St. Viateur this afternoon for a half dozen all dressed(everything) bagels. Walked out of the shop, took one out of the bag, and put it in my mouth. Plain. Best. Bagels. Ever!!! And the technique of the man making them. It was incredible to see.

A man sits outside St. Viateur bagels shop in Montreal Quebec

An employee of St. Viateur Bagel Shop on Montreal Quebec skillfully works the oven. In the foreground is a great many bagels.

An employee masterfully makes bagels by hand at St. Viateur Bagel shop in Montreal Quebec

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

That fireplace was across from our table. It was a great spot for a photo.

A couple enjoys an evening of exquisite dining at L'Auberge St. Gabriel in Montreal Quebec

A man enjoys a cocktail near the fireplace at L'Auberge St. Gabriel in Montreal Quebec

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

L'Auberge St. Gabriel was better than Nikki or I expected! The building itself was magnificent. The food was out of this world! And Rida, the gentleman who took care of us this evening... I have not met, in all my years in restaurants, someone better than Rida. A superb evening!

CHOU-FLEUR À LA BROCHE, VINAIGRETTE AUX CÂPRES, NOIX DE PIN, CRÈME SURE |
SPIT ROASTED CAULIFLOWER, CAPERS AND PINE NUTS VINAIGRETTE, SOUR CREAM

POULET DE CORNOUAILLES À LA BROCHE, ALIGOT, LÉGUMES RÔTIS AU THYM, JUS |
SPIT ROASTED CORNISH HEN, ALIGOT, THYME ROASTED VEGETABLES, JUS

FONDANT AU CHOCOLAT, GLACE VANILLE |
MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKE, VANILLA ICE CREAM

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Dream Theater - Octavarium(live @ Place des Arts in Montreal, Canada March 12, 2025) It's a little shaky. 1st, I didn't see a setlist, so I was stunned they played a 22 minute song,the 2nd half of which is one of the best pieces of Rock/Metal ever put on an album! And I was rocking out a lil 🤘

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Intermission time. The only thing missing from this show is you buddy 🤘

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

The view from our air bnb is tres magnifique!

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

A new orb, made from red jasper, has entered the chat.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

One week til #DreamTheater 🛬🎸🥁🎤 I'm going through the studio discography. 16 albums, including #Parasomnia I've made a pretty good dent. Next up will be the run of 6 Degrees of Inner Turbulence thru Black Clouds and Silver Linings. Finishing up with Images and Words, my introduction to the band.

A white board with a checklist of 16 Dream Theater studio albums:
When Dream and Day Unite
Images and Words
Awake
Falling Into Infinity
Metropolis Part 2:Scenes From a Memory
Six Degress of Inner Turbulence
Train of Thought
Octavarium
Systematic Chaos
Black Clouds and Silver Linings
A Dramatic Turn of Events
Dream Theater
The Astonishing
Distance Over Time
A View From the Top of the World
Parasomnia

Partial ticket screen for Dream Theater, on March 12 2025 in Montreal, Quebec.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

If you see this, post a picture from whatever device you are using with no explanation.

An Orca sculpted from a tree of some kind. Taken in downtown Victoria, BC.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

To say I'm excited for this album to drop is an understatement! Of course, I'll be even more so when the vinyl is placed in my hand the day after release (pre-ordered in Oct). Until then,spotofy will have to do

Mike Portnoy, drummer for Dream Theater, featured on a Spotify page for their upcoming release, "Parasomnia". Release date Febuary 7 2025. There is also a countdown timer indicating 10 days 10 hours 33 minutes and 22 seconds until release(on Spotify).

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

@socialmoi.bsky.social So Christmas morning, a kid opens her fresh copy of Lucky Ducky after unwrapping it, and lo and behold... a Christmas miracle 😄 I never opened it before wrapping, so of course I never saw 😄

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

I'm such a chowderhead sometimes, lol Wrapping gifts this morning, when I come upon this unsigned copy of #LuckyDucky that I was supposed to take to Kingsway to get signed YESTERDAY for #JEM FFS lol @socialmoi.bsky.social what can I do?

A copy of the book Lucky Ducky - by Monique MacDonald and Carla Howatt.
The cover shows a yellow rubber ducky in a puddle of water, a bloody kitchen knife next to the ducky and a partial portrait frame to the far left. The words Lucky Ducky across the top. All on a red background.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

After returning the jazz selections from the #Milner collection, the wall required a few new additions. #BloodDuster #Ministry #IronMaiden and #JohnPetrucci join the party.

Album covers from Blood Duster, Ministry, Rush, Iron Maiden, John Petrucci, Death, Kreator and Scale the Summit, displayed on a wall

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Spent a bit of time on the tree this weekend in preparation for decorating next Sunday. About 2 hours or so putting the tree up on Friday, and maybe 45 minutes or so after breakfast today for lights and garland. 1st time doing it this way. Decorating will now be a breeze 🎄 #ThisIsTheWay #ForMe

A faux Christmas tree, decorated with only multi colored lights and silver garland.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Posting because why not. I'm just here for funsies 😃

A small field of multi colored mushrooms.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn’t Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains. Front to back, all killer no filler 🤘

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Thinking about Glenn Grant and @willygrant.bsky.social as I light this candle. Rest in Power Glenn

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Well, that's it. I hit a magic number, so I can't follow anyone else 😄

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Post a pic YOU took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline.

Niagara Falls(U.S. and Canadian) taken from the ferris wheel in Niagara Falls, Canada.

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Lol what a time to give up on Xitter. It's definitely NOT my X anniversary. It IS my 15th Twitter-versary and I've been moving out this week. Locked er up and about to throw away the keys. Fuck X, and fuck Elon too! #ItsTwitterToMe #HelloBlueSky

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I enjoy looking at the Phoenix Nebula

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godofgrind @godofgrind.bsky.social · 28/08/2023

I wasn't really sure what I'd post for my 1st on bluesky. I knew I wanted to leave politics over on the twitbox. I think this will do nicely #EE #Legend

Meeting CFL legend Ricky Ray on the field at Commenwealth Stadium with #JEM

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