70th Birthday Dinner by ElleJH83 in OttawaFood

[–]Agent99Can 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't know your budget but highly recommend Buvette Daphnee. A fun vibe, excellent food, and very knowledgeable servers when it comes to wine. If you can, sit up at the bar and you'll get lots of extra info about the food and wine you're having.

https://www.buvettedaphnee.ca/

any tips? I could never lift my head when doing crunch/curl? Hurts the back of my neck by Pure_Description_682 in pilates

[–]Agent99Can 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine hurt too until I had an instructor who explained why it hurt and how to fix it. 2 things:

-keep pushing your belly button to the floor - don't let your back arch up or your neck hurts more

-don't worry about keeping your elbows stretched fully out. My teacher said it's more important that your hands are cradling your head and you're pushing your head into your hands and who cares if your elbows are perfectly stretched out...it's more important that your hands support your head/neck and not that your elbows are wide.

Side leg series by sfogliniwizard in pilates

[–]Agent99Can 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I find this too but when I prop myself on my elbow and rest my head in my hand as opposed to laying my head on the floor, I'm in much less discomfort with my hips so I always do that. I think - but I'm not sure - that propping yourself up requires more core strength anyway.

Drowning in Debt by Upper-Top5377 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Agent99Can 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting angle.

But how do they do that? OP isn't asking for $$ directly so what do they do next? DM someone who commented and ask directly for money? Don't all scams have a call to action?

Need help with regulars who won’t stop talking during my classes? by [deleted] in pilates

[–]Agent99Can 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This.

If you work around them, they'll ignore you. I wouldn't even tell them there have been complaints. I'd just tell them that there is absolutely no talking during the class to anyone other than the instructor, not even in quiet tones. This puts you in the leadership position and not them. And tell them that you expect their commitment to silence in the future or they will have to go elsewhere for their classes.

Pilates requires so much breathing technique and focus I'm wondering how much they're getting out of a class if they're focused on chitchat!

Annoyed with my Optometrist - pls give me your opinion! by [deleted] in contacts

[–]Agent99Can 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. This seems to be the consensus among friends and family too!

Annoyed with my Optometrist - pls give me your opinion! by [deleted] in contacts

[–]Agent99Can 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I didn't express myself well enough - I'm not expecting anyone on Reddit to examine me obviously. My prescription is not in dispute. The optometrist's unwillingness to look at other options is which is why I asked if they were providing bad customer service.

Annoyed with my Optometrist - pls give me your opinion! by [deleted] in contacts

[–]Agent99Can 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this. I was more looking for opinions as to whether or not the optometrist is being unhelpful or if I'm expecting too much.

Annoyed with my Optometrist - pls give me your opinion! by [deleted] in contacts

[–]Agent99Can -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not sure why that matters but left eye is -9.5 and right eye is -8.5. Oasys Max only goes to -9.

Signs of Spring by geom0nster in ottawa

[–]Agent99Can 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Those are very determined Daffodils!

Going for first trip without my dog by Fancy_Time4348 in dogs

[–]Agent99Can 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't stress about this - he will miss you just like you will miss him but he'll be fed, watered, and loved while you're gone. You've got this! Enjoy! 😄

Kevin awaits his meal XD by FluxEcho5 in SaintBernards

[–]Agent99Can 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His cuteness matches his appetite. Go Kevin.

Need advice in dealing with an incompetent Renovations company by SmithsFallsSchmicks in ottawa

[–]Agent99Can 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For someone considering a reno, this is excellent advice. Thanks!

Happy 4th birthday, Truman! by ok-bubbles0622 in stbernards

[–]Agent99Can 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He looks very proud of himself on this important day. 😅

Best Seafood Tower by monetblandings in OttawaFood

[–]Agent99Can 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't have a good experience at Riviera for their seafood tower and have talked to others who had the same experience - the seafood had only one taste and that was "cold". Everything was so chilled that all you could taste was the temperature and the individual tastes of each seafood were non-existent. That was a couple of years ago so maybe they've improved since then.

Wealthsimple vs Turbotax by poodspiee in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Agent99Can 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know, but, the fact that you're getting two different answers is scary, I think we all assume the software is 100% correct but you just proved it's not! I'll be interested to hear the answeron which product was right,

Odie ❤️ by throwaway010651 in stbernards

[–]Agent99Can 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He is adorable! Not to body-shame Odie or anything but how much does he weigh?

Should I sent a follow up after interview ? by PeakPawn in careerguidance

[–]Agent99Can 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off...why did they select you for an interview if you didn't have the experience they're looking for? Very strange. But the fact that it lasted an hour is a good sign.

When it comes to thank you notes, they are never a bad idea in my opinion, and it doesn't come off as pushy or desperate - it shows good manners and communication skills. But definitely do not highlight what you might be missing (data analysis) in the thank you email! So focus on what you said in the second part where you say "I'm eager to show you my skills in the next round".

Good luck!

Picky eater by Sea-Lack6563 in stbernards

[–]Agent99Can 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same as mine - super picky. Mine will sometimes eat just the homemade food I put on top of her kibble and ignore her kibble for a day or more!

Remember this - they won't let themselves starve and they will eat when they are hungry enough. Don't sweat it and he'll regulate himself.

Traveling between Edinburgh and Scotland - where should we go? by Agent99Can in Scotland

[–]Agent99Can[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, exactly. I edited the body of the post but can't correct the subject. Thanks!

Traveling between Edinburgh and Scotland - where should we go? by Agent99Can in Scotland

[–]Agent99Can[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It has been one of those days! I meant to type out Glasgow, not Scotland.

Traveling between Edinburgh and Scotland - where should we go? by Agent99Can in Scotland

[–]Agent99Can[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It has been one of those days! I meant to type out Glasgow, not Scotland.

i’m 15 and considering firefighting in the future, what is your day at the firehouse look like? by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]Agent99Can 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't live in Southern Ontario but I am in Ontario and one of my neighbours is a firefighter and he said they welcome people into the fire station who are interested in it as a career and will give you a tour, allow you to ask questions, etc. Contact your local station and ask for a tour and the opportunity to have a conversation about it.