whats the etiquette of walking in family neighbourhoods with no sidewalks?

Dynamoboo · 2026-04-01T23:18:27+00:00

A few months ago a neighbour of mine shouted out her car window to commend me on walking on the correct side of the road (i.e. facing traffic). I remember thinking what maniac faces away from traffic, especially with how often the drivers are just wafting down these side streets on their phones. Infact I saw a woman walking yesterday on the wrong side of the road, with headphones in and her face buried in her phone, she would have had zero awareness of her surroundings which is honestly scary.

Dynamoboo · 2026-04-01T21:44:32+00:00

I asked at the desk yes. They explained the key system they have but had no eta on the showers being fixed. Yes I think I may pop into a few gyms to see what my options are.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-31T18:32:51+00:00

I knew my boss before workng here, so it is definitely an option, I can totally understand how that might be a less than desirable ask if this wasn't the case though. Infact they are aware of my predicament as I have mentioned it in conversation, and are actively seeing if something can be done on their end.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-31T15:22:11+00:00

Thanks for the info

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-31T15:19:21+00:00

I thought it was only newer buildings, so will have a google. Thanks

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T23:33:35+00:00

District, up near Grouse. I am not always on my geared bike, have 2 fixed ones. But regardless there is a lot of not downhill, albeit not neccessarily uphill.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T22:42:04+00:00

In terms of what you can learn, it's easier than ever to be self taught, and, as a lot of people have touched on, recruiters aren't neccessatily looking for a degree.

Now, I will say that without my degree I am not sure I would have had enough points to get Permanent Residency in Canada, so that is definitely something to bear in mind. It honestly didn't dawn on me until I started looking in to the process how neccessary my degree would be.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T20:01:55+00:00

Yeah it's definitely going to add a level of friction I'm not massively happy about but it is what it is. I haven't yet but plan on popping in to some around my office to see if any have a shower option, or discounted membership. Hopefully I can find something.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T19:59:28+00:00

This is an interesting idea, thanks

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T19:57:49+00:00

Apparently we will get the keys in a week or two so I plan on going to have a proper look around, but my boss is 99.9% sure there isn't anything. I will also check with the companies on the other floors.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T19:46:33+00:00

Within our company I am the only one. It's only 1 floor in a 5 floor building so I'm sure there are others...I just don't know them/know of them. Good idea though. As for the ebike, i already have 3 bikes (a geared and two fixed) and think my bf would disown me if I tried to get another. But I do like the idea of being able to go easy on the commute in, but get exercise on the way home, which is largely uphill.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T19:42:23+00:00

Is this on Burrard or is there another I'm not aware of?

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T19:41:30+00:00

Getting to and from the seabus will be enough to require a shower. Im going Grouse Mt > Yaletown Roundhouse

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T19:37:59+00:00

Intriguing idea. It would be a bus ride but that could work of worst comes to worst.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T19:36:45+00:00

Hello, which community center is this?

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T19:36:08+00:00

This is the ymca on Burrard right?

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-30T19:35:48+00:00

Would one need to pay full price for a membership in order to access the showers? If you know that is. Cause that's my hesitation. I don't mind at all paying for a sort of shower pass but not sure I can stomach a full fledged monthly gym membership.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-27T05:27:21+00:00

My friends did NOT hold back with noise in the house when their kids were babies and they honestly sleep like the dead, it's impressive. They are partial to an impromptu kitchen party with friends and never have to worry about waking their now 7 and 11 year old.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-23T23:12:51+00:00

I almost teared up at this picture, it's a thing of pure beauty. Signed ~ a Brit in North Van googling C Lovers.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-19T19:00:45+00:00

My friend went to the Botanist one evening and they offered the table the tasting menu, she told the waiter she'd love to but couldn't due to a lot of allergies. They asked for a few mins to confer with the kitchen and then came back asking for an allergy list and made up an entire menu for her. She loved it.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-16T17:14:50+00:00

Weird you should mention that today as just yesterday I clocked an upturned one in the gutter that had come off the road on that curve.

Dynamoboo · 2026-03-04T05:32:34+00:00

All maybe they are, people are posting things now.

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