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@adamdrybfraud
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Jul 12, 2012
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Adam & Blaine Need an ass Kickin
Since these guys don't return calls maybe it is time we all start getting personal with them. Maybe a little vigilante justice is in order for these ass clowns.
Adam Drybrough 718 24 Ave SE Calgary
Blaine Kennedy 2232 Alexander Street SE Calgary,
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tiredofbeingrippedoff
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Jul 12, 2012
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Adam Drybrough and Blaine Kennedy are unscrupulous content men
Great idea Adamdrybfraud, only problem is then we would get charged. Apparently you can spend other people's money, not pay your suppliers,contractors, employees, lie, steal cheat, disregard court orders, and that's Okay. Heaven forbid some poor soul loses it because these two jerks squandered his life savings. Some investors have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to these two Assholes. I think we should start picketing in front of their homes and if enough people showed up, might get some news coverage. It's amazing that nobody will do anything, media says it's not a news story, RCMP say they have no grounds to prosecute, ASC is silent, courts with the bankruptcy won't do anything. I guess you can fraudulently get money from people and if they want to get it back you have to take them to court. Usually the legal fees prohibit people from going that route. These two slime know how the system works. How can the investors be mobalized?
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dont trust adam
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Jul 13, 2012
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Adam Drybrough
I'll be contacting the Calgary Herald and letting them know that when you google Adams name right beside the glowing article they did are all the blogs by the people getting scamed from these two.They need to do an update because it's insulting to all the people that have been victimized by these guys.
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Miranda Birks
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Jul 13, 2012
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Adam Drybrough, Blaine Kennedy and Lucid Group of Companies - Media exposure
@tiredofbeingrippedoff did a great job of summarizing. Would it be possible to come with an accurate timeline of dates, $'s raised projects initiated, charges and court dates? I think that would probably make it much easier for a willing reporter to summarize and research. Reporters are inundated with story requests and doing the fact preparation for them may go a long way. Does anyone know the history that accurately?
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dont trust adam
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Jul 13, 2012
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Adam Drybrough,Blaine Kennedy and Lucid Group of Companies
I am a newer victim so I dont have a history of them,but I would love to find out about other companies that have been scamed or be put on a list of contractors owed money.
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lucidscam
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Jul 13, 2012
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ASC Where Are You
Until the ASC comes out with something the law and media will not touch this. The ASC is where investors need to ask why nothing is being done. I am not sure how much more evidence the ASC needs. Investors contact the ASC to put the pressure on.
Belle Starr contractors who have been screwed, register a builders lein on the property at 1126 17 Ave SW. The owners of the property have been made aware of exactly who they are dealing with. They don't seem to have been very agressive in getting Adam and Blaine off the property and continue to take dirty lease payments. So if the property owners now end up being on the hook for unpaid contractors so be it.
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tiredofbeingrippedoff
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Jul 13, 2012
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Blaine Kennedy
Interesting info from the ASC.
Link is here:
http://www.albertasecurities.com/Insiders/Decisions%20and%20Orders/HARRINGTON%20CAPITAL%20PARTNERS%20INC.%20DEC%2020120216%204084596v1.pdf
Some of the highlights
10. ASC Staff made reference to the ASC Staff Affidavit, specifically the fact that Kennedy had disclosed six civil actions in which he was named personally as a defendant or as a director of a named defendant. ASC Staff identified the following concerns from the civil actions:
Several of the claims involved securities transactions and referred to securities-related transgressions, such as a failure to deliver share certificates or an omission to return investment funds when required;
Several of the claims alleged not only did Kennedy renege on paying a debt, but that he made misrepresentations, breached his fiduciary duties and prejudiced the rights of shareholders; and all of the claims ended in either consent or default judgments.
11. ASC Staff submitted that the allegations in the civil actions raised concerns about Kennedy’s integrity, and the failure to defend the actions pointed to a lack of competence. Further, ASC Staff suggested that the failure to defend was indicative of financial troubles. It was also identified that Kennedy had twice gone through personal bankruptcy, with discharges being obtained June 27, 1998 and October 11, 2007.
12. ASC Staff further submitted that the evidence of past financial difficulties pointed to poor judgment skills and a heightened risk that there may be a propensity to “engage in self-interested activities at the expense of clients”, should future financial problems arise.
13. ASC Staff also identified that Kennedy had disclosed 4 convictions for failure to file a tax return under s. 238 of the Income Tax Act, RSC 1985. It was submitted that is further evidence of poor financial management and a lack of compliance towards regulatory requirements.
14. ASC Staff also made reference to Mr. Kennedy’s non-disclosure of four Criminal Code charges, three of which were stayed and one, which was withdrawn.
Analysis
28. ASC Staff has presented a fairly compelling history of Kennedy’s past financial difficulties. Clearly, his bankruptcies suggest he has not been able to manage his personal financial affairs. He has been involved as a defendant in a number of civil actions where his conduct has been alleged to be of a character that would not be conducive to being a gatekeeper in the capital markets. He has chosen not to defend these actions and the accompanying allegations, but rather either consented to judgment against him or had default judgment entered against him. There may be reasons why Kennedy chose to adopt this course of
action, but he provided no explanation as to his conduct. Accordingly, for purposes of this hearing, they are accepted as evidence of a lack of integrity and a lack of competence as submitted by ASC Staff.
29. The only input into the hearing process that Kennedy and Harrington, through Kennedy, have offered, have been requests to prolong timelines or to put the hearing in abeyance while a discussion could occur. Kennedy has suggested that he has been unable to retain counsel because the law firms consulted are concerned with compromising their relationship with the ASC. The ASC conducts many hearings every year, and in most of these hearings, there are lawyers from a considerable number of different law firms located in Calgary. Most of these law firms also act in relation to corporate financing transactions and registration matters with the ASC. Kennedy’s explanation is simply not believable.
30. Kennedy also provided an email comment that the ASC Staff evidence was “from approximately 10 years ago, and [he] still take[s] the position that this shouldn’t be enough to deny [his] application”. This is not technically evidence in the hearing, nor are his comments about inability to obtain legal advice, but notwithstanding, they were submitted to the Executive Director. The evidence is all somewhat dated, however there is no evidence or explanation offered by Kennedy as why it is not reliable, other than the email that it should not be enough to deny the application. The whole purpose of the hearing was for Kennedy and Harrington to provide evidence to rebut ASC Staff’s evidence that they were not suitable for registration. They chose not to do so.
31. The conduct of Kennedy and Harrington throughout this process must be commented upon. Asking for the right to be heard, and then not providing any meaningful input into the process amounts to disrespect for the ASC, and the regulatory process. It suggests that Kennedy does not either understand regulatory requirements, or alternatively, does not care what the rules are. This mirrors his conduct previously in the civil courts. It leads me to the conclusion that the entire hearing process was a sham, in order for him to conduct his business as long as possible.
32. I am satisfied that Kennedy’s financial history, combined with uncontroverted allegations in civil actions which became judgments, along with his conduct in this hearing demonstrate a lack of integrity and competence which is fundamental to being a registrant in the Alberta capital markets. I would find him unsuitable, and objectionable as a registrant in Alberta. Harrington’s application is dependent upon a positive finding on Kennedy’s status and accordingly it too fails to be suitable.
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Miranda Birks
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Jul 13, 2012
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Lucid Capital Fort McMurray - Recievorship July 13, 2012 - Adam Drybrough Blaine Kennedy
New posting on Grant Thornton website - Lucid Capital Ft McMurray now in receivership: http://www.grantthornton.ca/resources/creditor_updates/documents/Lucid%20Capital%20Fort%20McMurray%20Inc/Receivership%20Order-Jul13,12-Filed-LucidCommFM.pdf
@dont trust adam - You can get lists of creditors and names of affected contractors on the Grant Thornton website. Check out the files with 'creditors' in the name; Creditors Package, for example.
http://www.grantthornton.ca/services/reorg/creditor_updates#L
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Lucid Sucker
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Jul 13, 2012
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Lucid Group of Companies
Hi Miranda Birks. You posted Lucid Capital Fort McMurray - Receivership July 13, 2012. Not trying to step on your toes here but I just want to clarify things the way they have happened. Lucid "CAPITAL" Fort McMurray was forced into Bankruptcy by the bondholders a couple of months or so ago. Today's court hearing was with respect to Lucid "COMMERCIAL" Fort McMurray. Now we have Lucid CAPITAL in bankrputcy and Lucid COMMERCIAL,as of today, being run by a reciever. The 2 companies are just different flavors of the same venture run by Adam Drybrough. There is a 3rd company that was created in early Feb. 2009, Lucid RV Fort McMurray, which is run by Blaine Kennedy. A lease was signed between Lucid Commercial and Lucid RV to divert the bulk of the cash flow from the RV park to Lucid RV and/or persons unknown. Adam??? They also stuck a clause in there that was intended to make the lease valid and continuing for a period of 10 years even surviving a foreclosure and/or a bankruptcy of Lucid Commercial. They have taken money from an 11 year old boy and an 83 year old man and they are fighting this as if it was their god given "right" to have this money and ruin these peoples lives. Have these guys no conscience at all! Voiding this lease is the next step in this process. On top of that about $1,400,000.00, that we know of, has been taken out of Lucid Commercial and diverted off to another bank account for "undisclosed" reasons. Undisclosed means they are refusing to say why it was done. Next with respect to Eyelogic and Olympia. I agree I think their business PRACTICES stink but I don't believe they are actually a party to this and they do have a valid, legitimate reason for being involved. It has to do with complying with federal regulations (CRA) I think) that allow investors to be able to use RRSP funds for this investment. Adam and Blaine - they thought of every last way to squeeze money out of people. Hope that clears things up a little. I would like to see a HUGE group formed to approach both the federal and provincial governments to TOTALLY revamp all this. There seems to be NO CONSEQUENCE TO these people for what they do. Most of the people in their investments are at, or close to, retirement age and they have literally ruined those peoples lives. Some of these people worked for 30 or 40 or 50 years to save the money and now they are too old to make it up. Very sad. Anyway ... hope that puts things in perspective. Written by one of Adam and Blaines "Marks".
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lucidscam
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Jul 15, 2012
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Lucid Staff
Besides a few Chiasso Coffee Co. employees The Lucid Group of Companies are Adam and Blaine. No management, accountants, investment reps, reception. Everyone employed by Lucid left last fall when everything began to come apart. A lot were not paid final pay cheques. Phone calls to Lucid have been handled by a call center for a long time. The seady office on Mac Tr is generally locked and vacant. No Lucid signage to be found. We have heard stories of Blaine taking cash right out of the till at the Chiasso on 17th. Post dated lease payment cheques always bounce and then are replaced by a bank drafts. Clearly Blaine Kennedy is hiding where the cash is coming from to pay these leases.
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Adam & Blain pay your bills
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Jul 15, 2012
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Trying to contact Adam Drybrough and Blain Kennedy
I tried contacting Blain on the 998-0173 number but the voice mail is a lady who phoned back saying that she does'nt know who Blain is.She says the phone has been in her name for eight years.
I suspect this would be Michelle Van Ree, can someone confirm they did business with Blain on this number.
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tiredofbeingrippedoff
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Jul 16, 2012
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Adam Drybrough & Blaine Kennedy are two complete morons
Good luck talking to either of those two jerks by phone. It's the way they operate. Once they get from you what they want, then dialogue is over. I've heard from investors who have called and emailed them hundreds of times with no luck. If they won't take calls then they leave us no option but to vent our frustrations on the Internet. The more that people blog, comment and write the more it will ensure that all this will follow them for their whole lives. Once on the Internet it's tough to remove. I think it's time to track down Adam's mother and see if she knows what her son is up to and how he has ruined their family name in town. His father passed away a few years ago, I imagine he must be turning in his grave realizing he raised a coward, liar, thief and con man for a son. If he was my son I would disown him for the shame he is going to bring down on the family name. Kennedy, he's just a snake anyway and will get his one day. Whether in court or a dark alley. If these two jokers don't end up in jail when this is all over, then our society is doomed. If assholes like these scum can get away with what they have done, heaven help us.
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tiredofbeingrippedoff
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Jul 16, 2012
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Blaine Kennedy from Calgary is a lying cheat who will steal your money
IDIOT
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lucidscam
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Jul 16, 2012
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Go Visit Adam Drybrough & Kennedy
We can attest to the fact that these guys will never return messages. We have sent these Assholes over a hundred e-mails and left at least 50 messages with call center reception without a single response. Their home addresses have been published on this board. We should make them scared to go home. Right now if they are not at home you will likely find Adam and or Blaine at
1126 - 17 Ave SW trying to develop the Belle Starr Saloon. It is time to start making day to day life miserable for these guys and keep them in a constant state of stress that a pissed off investor or contractor may be knocking on their door at any time.
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dont trust adam
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Jul 16, 2012
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Adam Drybrough,Blain Kennedy,Lucid Group are criminals
I got information on a builders lein and was surprised that you only have 45 days after the work is done to file.Lot's of legitimate companies take that long to pay so you wont even know your being ripped off until it's to late.So I guess I'm out of luck.
Instead of that stupid picture of Adam Drybrough in a wheelbarrow we need one of him in a jail cell.
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tiredofbeingrippedoff
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Jul 17, 2012
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Adam Drybrough & Blaine Kennedy are scum
Today is another day in the ongoing saga of how scum bags like Adam Drybrough and Blaine Kennedy can even operate let alone show their faces in public. It takes a truly sick psychopathic mind to do what these two have done to hundreds of investors. It's amazing the media was all over Adam writing stories about Lucid when they were just starting out, but now that it is all over, the media won't touch this story. Call the Herald, CBC news and CTV and GLOBAL and ask them why they won't cover this story that will be on the front pages one day. Call your local politicians and ask how guys like these two can get away with what they do. Call the RCMP and City Police, ask why these guys are still on the streets scamming people.
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lucidscam
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Jul 18, 2012
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@adamdryb Twitter
Adam Drybrough does not like it when we set up Twitter accounts dedicated to him describing how he his is a piece of shit lying coward fraud aritst. He complains to Twitter. Poor baby. He sure does not like it when someone fucks with him but has absolutely not problem fucking over everyone he deals with. No worries we will set up another Twitter account, follow all that you chat with, you will complain and we will do that same thing over and over again cause buddy you are worth it. I encourage others to do the same thing.
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tiredofbeingrippedoff
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Jul 18, 2012
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Adam Drybrough is a scam artist
Please get the Twitter account up and running again, it was very entertaining.
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Lucidlawsuit
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Jul 19, 2012
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Lucid Group Of Companies
Time to start using the internet and media against this spoiled brat and his fraudster psycopathic partner.
Twitter will have a hard time shutting down a couple dozen accounts with Adams contacts.
Every one should contact the ASC again to complain about the lack of progress.
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Lucidlawsuit
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Jul 19, 2012
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Lucid Group Of Companies
I have watched Lucid unravel over the last year and a couple things have become very clear.
1) ADAM YOU HAVE BEEN SETUP TO TAKE THE FALL BUDDY.
Blaine has made you the face of Lucid (just try to find a picture of him on the internet I couldn't).
The ASC will have to find someone to take the blame and you are the most direct route.
The investigator following your trail for the civil suit will put forward the easiest case (that's you
dumb ass).
I'm sure Blaine is slapping you on the back every day and laughing about how you two are pulling
this off. Remember if you are sitting at a poker table and you can't tell who the mark is then it is you.
2) These two have the mentality of spoiled 13 year old boys. Case in point is the picture of the sign
for Red Mile Saloon. Really guy's who drew that one of your horny grade seven friends?
Blaine has been personally bankrupt twice and seems to have no idea how to file a tax return .
A little hint to Blaine, thats right grownups file tax returns and pay our bills loser.
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lucidscam
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Jul 19, 2012
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Adam Drybrough Come Clean
Yes the way these scam deals were structured it is clear Blaine Kennedy has set up Adam. Hey Adam you know a shit storm is coming your way soon from many directions. Why don't you save what little self respect you must have and work with the courts and investors to help recover as much possible for the folks you scammed. FYI, the Red Mile Saloon pic was not a not something these idiots came up with. Back a few years ago another company applied to get a development permit at 1126 - 17 Ave SW to for the proposed Red Mile Saloon. The DP application was rejected by the city. Makes you wonder how these ass clowns managed to get a DP at that same location?
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tiredofbeingrippedoff
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Jul 22, 2012
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Adam Drybrough & Blaine Kennedy where's my money???
Unfortunately it will be proven that it is all gone, squandered or hidden. Adam can't come clean, he is well aware of what has transpired and was a part of it. Ass clowns.....
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Lucidlawsuit
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Jul 23, 2012
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Lucid Group Of Companies
Just finished reading the affidavit of Andrew Basi for the Lucid Fort Mac commercial.
I recommend it as required reading for all Lucid investors.
Wow Blaine Kennedy is greedy and stupid.
He gave himself a nice little present of 2.5 Million of investor
cash when they bought the RV park.
Took over a shell company to direct all RV stall rental money
to a company he controlled. At least 1.4 Mill.
However he forgot to pay water bills, power bills and gas bills, taxes.
Tell me if this is not fraud then what is?
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tiredofbeingrippedoff
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Jul 24, 2012
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Blaine Kennedy is greedy
I thought the rental income from the RV park in Fort McMurray was to go to the investors. During public presentations both Adam and Blaine touted how much cash the site was bringing in from rentals and how there was enough cash coming in to pay the distributions to investors. So let me get this straight, Lucid raised $16 million from investors for the Ft McMurray deal, included in that figure was money set aside for interest payments to investors (investors basically got paid back from their own money) when the money set aside for interest payments ran out, then Lucid stopped paying a distribution. They kept the rental income and paid nobody. Can't wait to see how this all ends. Obviously the investors in all of Lucid projects have been screwed, can wait for Blaine, the lying conniving shit head he is and his pansy side kick Adam to get what is coming their way.
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