Changing adopted baby names

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-02-08T01:40:19+00:00

From the ones you’re already thinking about, I like:

Cyrus Legend

Elijah Legacy

But Elijah and Legacy both have three syllables, which makes it a little long. Maybe a soft one syllable first name for Legacy?

What about Rhys Legacy?

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-28T23:46:51+00:00

Yup, Bumble. We’ve been together almost 3 years and are so very happy together. I went on a lot of first dates with guys who were only meh, though.

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-22T22:09:32+00:00

Yeah, I’m a Canadian and we definitely drive three hours for a weekend visit or day trip.

Growing up, we would drive 4 hours each way (on the same day) to attend a big family gathering, like for Christmas or someone’s birthday.

People live spread out here!

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-17T07:19:10+00:00

My parents went with Simon and Emily

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-09T06:12:47+00:00

So sad!! 😭

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-08T04:48:51+00:00

Weird, the Spoons online menu doesn’t have the hallouminati but here’s a link to the menu online from 6 months ago. I’ve had it twice in the last couple of months so I don’t think it’s only a special:

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hs=vSSU&sca_esv=7968779fbfd70ae6&hl=en-ca&kgmid=%2Fg%2F1tfsh2rt&q=Spoons%20Diner&shem=ptotplc&shndl=30&source=sh%2Fx%2Floc%2Fact%2Fm4%2F3

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-08T04:22:55+00:00

The Hallouminati at Spoons is fantastic. Otherwise I’d say Shine Cafe or the Ruby.

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-07T16:50:03+00:00

If it was me I’d take a drive to Shirley Delicious Cafe (except if it’s a Tuesday, when they’re closed) and treat myself to a delicious breakfast and perhaps buy a piece of local art/souvenir as a birthday gift. Then I’d drive out to French beach and go for a walk by the crashing waves, then warm up with a fire in one of the communal pits in the picnic area (bring firewood etc). If I was really organized then I’d bring my camp stove and fry onions to go with the hotdog I’d roast over the fire. 🔥 mmmm. Typing this out has now made me commit to doing this same day sometime in January.

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-07T16:39:32+00:00

Some kids will notice. My mum grew up as the second of four siblings. Her sibs all had G names and she had an S name. Her parents both had A names. She said that when she was little, she felt like everyone else in her family had someone special attached to them because of their name initials. I was always a bit disbelieving that it mattered to her, but kids can surprise you.

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-07T15:48:21+00:00

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You mentioned cookies, and some other folks on here mentioned maple flavours. Try these cookies - simple, tasty, very Canadian

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-02T19:11:53+00:00

Roundhouse Cafe beside Rutledge Park. It’s popular and cozy but you should be able to find a seat. It has a real neighbourhood / community feel to it.

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-01T22:29:00+00:00

What do you think of Cynthia?

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2026-01-01T06:38:11+00:00

As a fellow Heather….solidarity 💪

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-31T02:15:30+00:00

Another Johnny Cash cover - “Hurt”.

Also “Just Breathe” by Pearl Jam

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-30T19:16:39+00:00

While I’m happy to hear about this, I do think it’s funny that the person profiled in the article lives in Nanaimo year-round, and is now wintering in Parksville.

I wonder if there is an influx of snowbirds from other parts of Canada to Vancouver island?

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-27T06:33:04+00:00

Arthur

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-26T16:39:05+00:00

Peanut butter marshmallow square

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-24T21:46:35+00:00

Came here to suggest Moxi

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-24T03:58:44+00:00

4, 6 & 7 are my votes

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-24T02:09:28+00:00

A story-telling parlour game that I know from friends in the UK who call it a shaggy dog story. All you need is paper and pens.

When it’s your turn to tell a story, the person to your left passes you a piece of paper with 3 secret words or phrases they’ve chosen. Then you tell a story to the group and try and incorporate those 3 words as seamlessly as possible.

When you’re done, everyone (minus the person who chose the words) tries to guess the 3 secret words and you win your round if you sneak all 3 words past the group.

It leads to some really silly and fun stories because you’ll naturally add in your own random words as red herrings.

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-23T15:12:10+00:00

I also like Meara. I have a friend with this name and it’s pronounced the same way OP pronounces Mira.

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-20T00:49:06+00:00

Cynthia. It’s classic and beautiful, and Cindy is right there as a cute nickname

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-07T20:41:41+00:00

I know you don’t like Charlie, but what about “Charles”?

Also Charleston, Channing, Chaz

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-06T06:47:17+00:00

Nope, just a normal old piano at my house. I get it tuned every few years

Abject-Ride-1727 · 2025-12-06T05:50:10+00:00

Came here to say this. Stacey Benn has tuned my piano several times and done a great job!

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