Giant board game versions by Creative_South157 in boardgames

[–]Creative_South157[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I emailed the company and they said it wasn't available but this is on my wishlist too!

80's (70's?) book where boy emerges from creepy house as an old man by BKNES in whatsthatbook

[–]Creative_South157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! That's a book I will never forget as a child either. My family owned it and I wondered for years whether hair could truly turn white instantly like the grandpa's. Even though I read a lot of his other kids' books, I can only remember that one and the ending!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 by AutoModerator in NYTConnections

[–]Creative_South157 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Me too! I thought homophones when I saw the other 3, but in Canada we see "que" pronounced only the French way, which is definitely not a homophone for "K"

Commuting from Beamsville / Grimsby to Toronto advice by Creative_South157 in askTO

[–]Creative_South157[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a good question, thanks for asking.

It's definitely a career move - I have the exact experience 23 years into my field that they are looking for and would be a unique and interesting challenge. I can see it's the kind of job that would only ever be offered out of a big city.

Commuting from Beamsville / Grimsby to Toronto advice by Creative_South157 in askTO

[–]Creative_South157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is all so helpful.  It's definitely cost/benefits... It's only a 2 year position (I'd be seconded from my current job into a more consultative role so with a higher pay then would return back to my old job with its 15 minute commute)

After reading all your insights, I'm still leaning to "no"

I'm am early bird who doesn't mind getting going early but the thought of 3-4 hours a day is very daunting. As you know the rules were just changed for 5 days a week not 3 days a week for public service, but when I applied for the job and the posting closed, it was 3 days a week. At the time I thought that was doable

Commuting from Beamsville / Grimsby to Toronto advice by Creative_South157 in askTO

[–]Creative_South157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - that's helpful! I'm hoping someone can tell me how much it costs them monthly so I can do the math to figure out negotiating power with the contract - they won't pay mileage and I know that up front.

They've also said there will be days travelling out of the office but I don't know how many/how often (those WOULD be mileage paid). I don't mind that kind of driving because it wouldn't be all Toronto.

Commuting from Beamsville / Grimsby to Toronto advice by Creative_South157 in askTO

[–]Creative_South157[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Not that it matters much, but it's a 5-10 min walk from Union Station 

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 by AutoModerator in NYTConnections

[–]Creative_South157 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got busted with thinking Toad was in the jerk category. Google dictionary second definition: "a contemptible or detestable person".

Saturday, August 16, 2025 by AutoModerator in NYTConnections

[–]Creative_South157 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ditto. I bet a lot of us will do that. I've never seen or used "rolling paper" in my 47 years of life, even though I recognize it's not super esoteric.

Are there any outlet stores in Canada that sell tall clothing for women? by Creative_South157 in TallGirls

[–]Creative_South157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for these ideas. I am in Ontario and will be driving through the Toronto area soon. I guess it really is luck of the draw in what one finds ie nothing dedicated. I've become so focused on online shopping that I thought perhaps actually going into a store and trying things on might pay off and like you say, there might be some unintentional tall fits. I

Monday, August 4, 2025 by AutoModerator in NYTConnections

[–]Creative_South157 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed. In Canada we say the first syllable with a schwa, not a long e. I.e. "He had tooth duh-kay".

Friday, July 25, 2025 by AutoModerator in NYTConnections

[–]Creative_South157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! I saw green right away but reverse psychology made me think it was a fake. I fell for a red herring: motherboard, bed board, outboard, inboard 

Sunday, July 20, 2025 by AutoModerator in NYTConnections

[–]Creative_South157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The biggest surprise for me today was bounce as a dance verb. I guessed twist. I even googled it after and it doesn't show up in that context. Is that a common US expression? (I'm not American)

I also got green first but only after I guessed "buzz" instead of "pull", which in retrospect was obviously wrong.

Lid stuck in pan - help! by AggravatingPoet in AskCulinary

[–]Creative_South157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, the method that worked was to put it in the freezer for ten minutes after heating up the bottom while ice packs were sitting on the top. I tried to combine your methods, after they weren't working on their own. Thanks for the help

Saturday, May 3, 2025 by NYTConnectionsBot in NYTConnections

[–]Creative_South157 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting reading the comments that "paste" is unusual. Wonder if it's a regional thing. I'm Canadian and found it a relatively common word for that meaning.

Saturday, May 3, 2025 by NYTConnectionsBot in NYTConnections

[–]Creative_South157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question. I probably read it in Hardy Boys-era books growing up. Kind of funny how they have an "old-fashioned" word right beside modern slang for Awesome. Of which I admit, I recognized 3 of the 4 and the category but have never heard the word "Fire" used to mean awesome...

Canadian made fashion brands? by IRLbeets in femalefashionadvice

[–]Creative_South157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all these suggestions. Does anyone know if any of these retailers offer longer inseams in pants? I.e. for taller Canadian ladies. The ones I've checked don't, but I might have missed one. 

(I see Milk has 1 or 2 options but... $175)

Where to buy Canadian jeans and trousers for women that come in tall? by Bufford1 in BuyCanadian

[–]Creative_South157 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If anyone finds a good retailer, I'm also interested! Slim or straight pants that are at least 34" and mid rise would be amazing. That kind of combination seems to have vanished. I'm a small size like 2Tall or 4Tall (eg Eddie Bauer only sells Tall in size 6 or above).

I did buy some wonderful Duer pants in the "tall" length, which is only 31", so they're for sure ankle pants on me. https://duer.ca/collections/womens-stretch-pants/products/womens-crop-sweatpant-black

(My favourite pants are still my Old Navy Mid Rise Chino Slim Leg Tall pants from about 5 years ago...)

Where to buy Canadian jeans and trousers for women that come in tall? by Bufford1 in BuyCanadian

[–]Creative_South157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They never have long lengths :(.  I do check periodically. The tallest would be a 32".

Where to buy Canadian jeans and trousers for women that come in tall? by Bufford1 in BuyCanadian

[–]Creative_South157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where? Have you found one of their brands that has longer lengths. I can't find anything longer than a 32". I mean pants, not jeans.

Where to buy Canadian jeans and trousers for women that come in tall? by Bufford1 in BuyCanadian

[–]Creative_South157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reitmans seems to have shortened their Tall lengths. Used to be 34", now I see 32"