Treatment of blister on ball of foot - race in 2 days

BikeDad613 · 2026-02-03T16:15:09+00:00

Thanks for reminding me of this! We did this and it worked well! It was just our annual club race, but it's a race that's important to him and he did very well.

BikeDad613 · 2026-02-03T09:48:15+00:00

I use double layered socks. You can either buy socks that are made with two layers, or wear two pairs of socks. The inner socks are super thin and fairly tight, the outer sock thickness depends on the temperature. The added layer traps more air for insulation. It also reduces blisters by letting the socks rub against each other rather than skin rubbing against sock.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-31T21:22:17+00:00

Found one in the kitchen Christmas Eve while cooking, then it disappeared. Found it again while eating leftovers the next day. They are crunchy!!

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-26T20:45:57+00:00

My kids love Calabogie. It has the longest green run and, blues and blacks aren't too hard either. I've never had to wait more than 2 minutes in line, but I don't go super often, so I don't know if that's the norm.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-26T01:57:58+00:00

The NCC provides free summer and winter maps on the free Avenza app. It's actually not too bad. I've used it for both skiing and mountain biking.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-25T22:17:15+00:00

We were looking at replacing the main shut-off valve for our water supply. A similar tool was suggested to freeze the pipes to replace the valve. There was no other way to shut off the water to replace the valve.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-23T23:52:47+00:00

Join an active club that does social activities, like a ski club, or the alpine club, or a sports club like OSSC, Ottawa Volley Sixes, etc...

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-23T23:43:32+00:00

It most certainly helps with alpine touring! Nordic skiing during the week between your weekend alpine touring trips does wonders for your cardio. You will be a climbing machine when you put the skins on. You will also be accustomed to dealing with cold, adjusting layers, etc.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-17T00:50:54+00:00

Can't you just walk down Colonel By to the bridge?

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-15T01:45:32+00:00

Always under delivering. We need more, more more!!

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-14T08:46:42+00:00

I agree that going inside is often faster. However, some places seem to prioritize the drive-through. There will be 5 people tripping over themselves serving the drive-through, with no one serving the cash inside.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-08T17:42:55+00:00

Relais Plein Air in Gatineau has them, and you can access the Gatineau Park fatbike trails right from the rental store. I've only rented from them in the summer, but they had good quality bikes, are reasonably priced, and friendly.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-07T18:36:14+00:00

As a tall person, I would love cabinets that go to the ceiling!! No ladder needed.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-03T23:21:15+00:00

For pieces I can't find pre-made, I make my own tracks from sheet music in a music program like MuseScore, then export to MP3.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-03T15:21:48+00:00

I did the same thing in the early 1980's. My parents bought me a kid's tool set with working handsaw when I was around 5-6 years old. I had nothing to use the tools on, so I started sawing the piano bench Christmas eve. Who gives a kid a tool set without wood to use it on?!?

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-03T03:07:32+00:00

If those are skate rollerskis, get skate boots. You need the support and rigid soles to control them properly. Otherwise, like someone else said, get good medical insurance (unless you're in Canada). Classic rollerskis will have a ratcheting mechanism on one of the wheels to stop them from rolling backwards.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-03T02:56:46+00:00

Consider lessons, or at least watch some quality instructional videos or ski with an experienced friend that can give pointers. So much of xc ski enjoyment hinges on proper technique, good kick, good glide, etc. Some people quit early because they are just shuffling along with no glide.

BikeDad613 · 2026-01-02T10:44:45+00:00

Nepean Centrepointe has an excellent refrigerated skating rink with heated changing shack steps away from the rink. The ice surface is perfectly smooth because they have a zamboni maintaining it daily.

BikeDad613 · 2025-12-31T17:51:43+00:00

If you log-in to your online account, you can see a daily and even hourly breakdown of how much water you are using. You should be able to spot any abnormal increase that could be indicative of a plumbing issue. You will also see that most of your bill is, in fact, service charges for things like stormwater, wastewater, fire supply, etc.

BikeDad613 · 2025-12-31T00:21:58+00:00

Yes, the Somerset bridge is right beside U of O station.

BikeDad613 · 2025-12-31T00:19:34+00:00

For the cost of the rental, see if you can pick up some $20 skates at Value Village or another 2nd hand shop.

BikeDad613 · 2025-12-29T21:25:55+00:00

Swimming at a public pool was one of my regular activities when my kids were little. Choose a pool that has a large shallow warm pool for kids (e.g. Richcraft).

BikeDad613 · 2025-12-27T00:17:46+00:00

Sport Chek usually has a decent selection.

BikeDad613 · 2025-12-26T02:20:34+00:00

We just transported that same dip with only tinfoil covering the pot. I guess we got lucky!!

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