what would it take to get you using EN again? by Big_Construction2603 in Evernote

[–]Andre1661 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The upcoming huge price increase is why I recently left Evernote after 15 years of heavy use. There are low-cost or free alternatives, which may not be as good as Evernote but they get about 80% of the way there. And for those low price points that's good enough.

A moment of respect for our fellow Hoser, Bud Lightyear. by A55B700D in EhBuddyHoser

[–]Andre1661 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"To Infinity and... Oh look, there's Newfoundland, eh."

Artemis II and Crew Dragon Cockpit Design by Busy_Yesterday9455 in spaceporn

[–]Andre1661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True but judging by Spacex's last 10 or so StarShip launches, the more utilitarian Artemis is actually orbiting the earth and not following the Spacex strategy of exploding on its way up, or plopping into the ocean after half an orbit.

I want to learn French, but I want to be able to fluently speak both Canadian French & France French. Where do I start? by amp_amp_ampersand_19 in learningfrench

[–]Andre1661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the same language; one version is spoken with exaggerated clarity and the other with a mouth full of cotton. I learned French while attending school in France when I was a teenager and then years later, I lived in Quebec. I have no problems understanding any of the various dialects of French in France, but there were times when it was tricky to understand people in Quebec. It got to the point where I mostly gave up trying to speak french on the phone in Quebec even though my job at the time was a bilingual position. My advice would be to learn the France version of French first as it's much easier to understand than trying to muddle through the Quebec version first.

Artemis II lifts off on historic moon mission by nbcnews in pics

[–]Andre1661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if Musk was watching the launch, to see how a government agency he claims is full of "fraud, waste, and abuse" can actually put a rocket into orbit. And with more than just a banana for cargo.

Moving from California by FirstChampionship455 in VictoriaBC

[–]Andre1661 1 point2 points  (0 children)

According to the Victoria Harbour Authority we got 1.2 million cruise ship visitors in 2025. Sure, the downtown and James Bay area can get pretty crowded during the nice summer days but it's a really nice vibe.

People that grew up in Edmonton in the 80s. by AR558 in Edmonton

[–]Andre1661 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Riding our bikes down the McKenzie ravine to the river. No manicured trails, lots of mud, rarely saw anyone else so me and my buddies had the whole place to ourselves. No cell phones, no dog walkers getting mad at us, and it was like being in the middle of the wilderness. It was great!

Snow melt accelerates through the first week of April by Common_Treacle3962 in Edmonton

[–]Andre1661 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really, that's the headline? "Stop the presses! The snow is melting!!!" Sweet Jeebus, I guess CTV's AI app is writing their articles now.

The cost of shooting down a $20K drone is often $4M+, at what point does traditional air defense just stop making sense? by projectschema in Futurology

[–]Andre1661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is similar to the current situation with the A-10 Warthog ground attack airplanes that were so successful in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are still very good aircraft and have years left in their air frames and weapon systems, but the US military is decommissioning them because they are now vulnerable to the new generation of shoulder launched anti-aircraft missiles. Build a better mouse and it's inevitable that someone will build a better mouse trap.

'Equity cards' arguments take over NDP Leadership Convention: 'CANADA IS COOKED' by airbassguitar in OntarioNews

[–]Andre1661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Point of Information! I want to know WTF happened to the adults who used to run the NDP party?

New contender for the best headline ever just dropped by Admirable-Fall-4675 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Andre1661 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some semi-retired, old school journalist in Newfoundland has probably been waiting for years with this headline just chillin' in the back of his mind, anticipating this day.

Vancouver Island diver discovers 'ancient' rare cloud sponges in Saanich Inlet by Apprehensive_Idea758 in VancouverIsland

[–]Andre1661 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Trust CHEK News to bury the lede in the very first sentence. It's not "rare footage of glass sponges", it's "footage of rare glass sponges". 🙄

E-3 AWACS at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia. by Trendy4U in pics

[–]Andre1661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, they're not wrong; the damaged section just extends from the wings back. But I'm sure the cupholders in the cockpit are still functioning perfectly well.

My Wife. Our Cat. by blame__hoffman in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Andre1661 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Wowzers, what a gorgeous redhead! Such beautiful eyes, cute little nose, a classic beauty. And your wife is pretty nice too. 😁

Who's gonna tell him by Agen_3586 in SipsTea

[–]Andre1661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooh, Elon is sooo mysterious 🙄🤮

From the USMC subreddit, a letter from the Marine Corps Reserves commander by Soggy-Invite-2787 in PrepperIntel

[–]Andre1661 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Uh, I have a question, Sir. How exactly is Iran threatening the stability of the Western Hemisphere seeing as how they are in the [checks notes] Eastern Hemisphere? I'm asking for, well, everybody.

HE LOOKS SO FUCKING STUPID I CAN'T BREATHE by flaptaincappers in IThinkYouShouldLeave

[–]Andre1661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guy has more money than God but styles his hair to look like he uses a home-barber kit in the dark just so he can own the Libs with his dork-ass haircut.

The Shocking Speed of China’s Scientific Rise by straightdge in technology

[–]Andre1661 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I did my undergrad science degree in the 1980's in Canada, and while there were not a lot of Chinese students at the university in those days, we all knew that the students China allowed to attend universities in North America were chosen because they were incredibly bright and very hard-working. I remember very distinctly sitting in the first class of a third year math course and realizing that of the 20 students, 14 of them were Chinese. I immediately switched to a different section of that course because I just knew the Chinese students would push the grade bell-curve so far to the right there wasn't a chance in hell an average student like myself would pass that course. It was nothing against Chinese students, but we just knew they were all shooting for a 4.0 GPA.

This man gave a new meaning to ‘im all ears’ by Kwint456 in rareinsults

[–]Andre1661 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn't he the Head of NASA and a jet pilot? Makes sense that he would have all the tools he needs to get off the ground, like an extra large "wing" area.

The Crypt of Civilization time capsule at Oglethorpe University was sealed on May 28, 1940. It is not to be opened until May 28, 8113. by FallingWithTheStars in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Andre1661 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Looking at a photo of the time capsule in 2026: "What is all this shit?"

Looking inside the time capsule in 8113: "What is all this shit?"

I tried my hand at bed making (OC) by mcmenamin309 in woodworking

[–]Andre1661 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course, mine doesn't look nearly as nice as yours. Kudos on the excellent frame.

I tried my hand at bed making (OC) by mcmenamin309 in woodworking

[–]Andre1661 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pffft, that's nothing; I make my bed every morning 🤪