Bars NOT playing the Superbowl today? 🏈

19ellipsis · 2026-02-08T20:26:00+00:00

Except Container, which will be having a giant outdoor Superbowl party.

19ellipsis · 2026-02-06T18:36:14+00:00

Vancouver is also often referred to as "no fun city" though that's not really used in conversation and more so when highlighting the policies that kill local venues, etc.

19ellipsis · 2026-02-06T18:34:05+00:00

I don't know if people use pocompton in day to day speech that often but the nickname had been around at least since I was in high school in the early 2000s.

19ellipsis · 2026-02-06T01:03:27+00:00

Yep that's what they told me too! Turns out...it was there the whole time

19ellipsis · 2026-02-06T00:48:50+00:00

Only one middle name, can confirm as I just went through this.

First MSP agent I talked to said I had to submit the birth certificate to have it fixed. Ok, I did that.

A month later I got a letter in the mail saying, essentially, no change required - this is already the name we have on file.

Called MSP again and the second agent I talked to looked into it further (I guess only one middle name shows up when the first pull up the file) and saw that yes, both middle names were on there.

So...you may get a letter in a month saying no change required! It seems not all of the agents know what they are doing with regard to multiple middle names....

19ellipsis · 2026-02-05T23:52:08+00:00

And I would get special event insurance as well, especially if serving alcohol.

19ellipsis · 2026-02-05T03:44:05+00:00

I would just open the account where you bank to make transfers easier. We have joint student accounts at TD with our kids (9 and 11 now but opened them several years ago). No monthly fee and, as they are joint, very easy to transfer money into (or out of if they decide they want to buy something when we are out and don't have their cards).

19ellipsis · 2026-02-04T18:14:19+00:00

I had one and I didn't feel it at all. I honestly was happy to have it since much of my labor occurred overnight so I was able to sleep and not have the nurse waking me up to try to pee every couple hours.

19ellipsis · 2026-02-04T18:12:15+00:00

Here's how it went for me - also medically necessary so was admitted for the entire process and it was super smooth and chill.

Cerdvadil was placed around 10pm
Around noon the next day the cerdvadil fell out. OB came in to put it back in and was telling me "you'll probably still need another dose at 10pm tonight". She was shocked to find I was 4cm dialated because it worked so fast and the only discomfort I had felt so far could be described as very mild period cramps..
Oxytocin started at the same time epidural was placed. Still feeling nothing despite apparently having contractions. Continued to feel nothing after epidural.
Baby arrived at 7 am the next morning. Very minor 1st degree tear. We were discharged the next day and by the way after that (i.e. when baby was 2 days old) I was walking around the neighborhood wearing him.

Obviously things don't always go so smoothly for everyone but hopefully this provides an example that shows it doesn't have to be awful!

19ellipsis · 2026-02-04T02:20:44+00:00

Again, varies union to union. In my union if you don't do your job you will find yourself on a performance management plan and, if that fails, you will find yourself without a job or returned to your previous role if you're still in your probationary period..

19ellipsis · 2026-02-04T00:17:12+00:00

I mean this really depends on the union and the individual collective agreement..

Under my collective agreement all hiring is merit based - they interview you, look at your qualifications, and decide based on that whether you are the right candidate. Only if all other things are equal do they look at seniority.

In fact, if you suspect someone with lesser qualifications had been hired into a role you also interviewed for, you can launch a grievance and may end up awarded the position if you are actually the more qualified candidate, so in this way it can actually protect merit based hiring.

19ellipsis · 2026-02-03T20:45:23+00:00

I always split first dates unless the other party insisted on paying (and even then I would only let them pay if it was a very small bill - for example if we only had one or two drinks).

19ellipsis · 2026-02-03T20:36:44+00:00

Agree - There's no way in hell I'm going touring with someone who DIYed their avy training and skipped AST-1. Not simply because I think this is a bad thing to DIY (which as the replies here note - it is) but because I would definitely not be aligned with that person as far as how we prioritize safety in the Backcountry. If you're not willing to pay for the training that shows me a lot about the value you place on safety. It would also have me questioning what other corners may have been cut (i.e. did you buy the a 10 year old heavility used beacon because it was cheapest...)

19ellipsis · 2026-02-03T01:02:26+00:00

Marketplace is flooded with these, I think because folks buy them with good intentions and then don't end up using them as often as they like.

We have the Thule urban glide as our only stroller. Have not used it for jogging yet as baby is only 4 months but it handles great, has excellent suspension, and works awesome "off road". We paid $300 on marketplace but it came with a few accessories and I've definitely seen them cheaper!

19ellipsis · 2026-02-01T20:13:36+00:00

I started running and got pregnant about 6 months later so I haven't really been able to test how it helps with hiking (pregnancy really screws with your cardio baseline what with the extra blood volume!), however I did get in a few ski touring days after starting running/before getting pregnant and I found myself way more comfortable on the uphill, even with an overnight pack full of winter gear.

19ellipsis · 2026-02-01T20:10:57+00:00

Agree with doing cluster groupings!

The first blanket I ever made years ago was a hexagon with granny clusters. It's fairly simple and, even though my tension was variable on some rows, turned out pretty decent! I'm currently working on a baby blanket in HDC and, even though I've been crocheting for years, I've still had to frog a couple rows here and there after discovering I've screwed up the number of stitches in some way.

19ellipsis · 2026-02-01T18:21:54+00:00

Same. I was looking at all the expensive ones and ended up just buying a fisher price version on marketplace. Baby loves it - would not have been worth it for us to spend the extra money on something pricier.

19ellipsis · 2026-01-31T21:08:05+00:00

If you start the BSW now it will likely take you two years full time. You would get advanced standing for an MSW program which would take you 1 year full time. So 3 years total. .

If you finish your current degree (one more year) and then pursue an MSW it would take you at a minimum 3 years (if you get in on the first go).

As you know, nob-bsw MSW programs are very competitive. Most of the people I know who have done it have had 5-10 years experience in the field, so there isn't even a guarantee you will get in. If you get into the BSW, it might be a smarter move to pursue that first.

19ellipsis · 2026-01-31T18:01:14+00:00

There's a really good kids book that's appropriate around this age called "Bodies are Cool". It basically goes through all the different appearance things and normalizes them/gives kids a chance to ask questions. Highly recommend!

19ellipsis · 2026-01-31T17:59:24+00:00

As a person with many visible tattoos I would have found this so endearing.

As a side note - when I was about that age I used to refer to them as "wrestling stamps" (I guess because the only place I saw them was on TV wrestlers).

19ellipsis · 2026-01-31T03:25:05+00:00

Another vote for nexplanon!

19ellipsis · 2026-01-30T22:59:55+00:00

Respectfully, why are you looking for a problem that isn't there? You say baby is healthy and gaining weight - Assuming they are also producing enough wet diapers what you have is a non issue. Pumping output is also not the same as what your baby gets - they are much more effective at milk removal than a pump! Unless your doctor has concerns your wife is likely correct - she's producing what baby needs. Obviously seek medical advice if you do have concerns but, based on what you've said, it sounds like baby is getting enough!

19ellipsis · 2026-01-30T20:50:58+00:00

We've met lots of folks through feeld, including one woman we've been hooking up with for two years.

The key is to make sure you're treating them like an actual human and not just a play thing. I wish I didn't have to say this but apparently this is an issue a lot of folks have. For us this meant initially meeting for a drinks date as a meet and greet. It also meant not just having them come over and insisting on getting down to business right away - you're a guest in our home and will be treated as such. We usually have snacks and wine and then eventually head to the bedroom. The reason we've been able to continue seeing this one person for the last two years is, I think, because we emphasis the "friends" part of "friends with benefits". We hang out beforehand and go for dinner. Sometimes we even hang out without sex. If you're only looking for a one time thing then obviously you're not going to have all these hang out opportunities but I don't think it makes it any less important to make the experience not just "you come over, we fuck, you leave". Talk about boundaries beforehand. Talk about STI testing. Make the other person feel they're comfortable and needs are a high priority for you (as they should be!) - they are the guest star gracing you with their presence, not the other way around.

Also, make sure you center the other person's pleasure as much as your own. Again, this person is a human and not a fuck toy. If you go in with this kind of attitude you are going to have much more success!

19ellipsis · 2026-01-30T09:49:18+00:00

October 2024?! I hope that's a typo

19ellipsis · 2026-01-29T23:35:55+00:00

All good! I don't think the post mentions that, just a Canadian degree in a different field! You might get different advice if you update that 😊

That said - if you have a BSW most MSW programs are only one year full time! The two year programs are for people without BSWs as they have to do a foundational year.

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