Epic F.A.I.L.s of 2021
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You would think that something called the Epic F.A.I.L.s of 2021 would be the perfect way to decrease morale but the word fail doesn't have to be negative. It can also stand for -
Forever Acquiring Important Lessons!
Although you may not be ready to share your work F.A.I.L. just yet, we thought you may want to start by sharing a personal F.A.I.L. first. Get ready to share some laughs. Perhaps you'll not only make a colleague smile from your 'fail', but they may just learn from your mistake too. Remember...its okay to fail. It helps us grow!
By submitting a photo and/or story you will automatically be entered to win a $25 gift card to a location of your choice! The contest closes on Saturday, February 5th and a winner will be announced on Friday, February 11, 2022. The winning and honourable mention submissions will be shared on CityNet Corporate News.
Please note that by submitting your photo and/or story, you give the City of Brantford permission to share your photo and/or story for future internal City of Brantford communications to promote a future Epic F.A.I.L. initiative and/or to announce winners.
Share a photo of your F.A.I.L.
Submit a photo of your F.A.I.L. and provide a brief explanation of what happened and what you learned from it.
Share your F.A.I.L. story with us
Share your story about a F.A.I.L. You may not have caught on camera, but you remember all the juicy details and we want to hear about it! Don't forget to include what you learned from the experience. Maybe it wasn't you, maybe it was your fur baby.
Epic F.A.I.L. stories
Share your Epic F.A.I.L. of 2021 story with us.
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Riverboat Fantasy
Riverboat Fantasy
by Barb Day
My house is situated across from the Grand River in Paris. I’ve tried kayaking and canoeing. Too much work! I had to think twice when my neighbor found a great deal on turbo tubes. Not inner tubes, more like an inflatable raft. If all the neighbours purchased one, we could get a great deal.
“I’m in,” I said rather reluctantly. That was my first mistake.
I learned the hard way that the river is beautiful, but it can also be dangerous. I learned that you need to be aware of your surroundings. I learned that... Continue reading
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Pride goeth before the fail
I'll begin by saying that our bodies have a way of reminding us when we have attained a certain ....ahem...age. If you currently arise from bed in the morning and NOTHING HURTS, treasure that experience. I wish I had enjoyed it more. Still, aside from the occasional ache and pain, I've had a pretty good run into my 50's. (Note to reader: I don't actually run). Nothing had seriously broken, at least not until Easter Weekend of 2021.
If you know Brantford, you are familiar with the main entrance to the Lynden Park Mall. That's where it happened, after a... Continue reading