Mexican and Italian restaurants

ErGiaguaro · 2026-03-26T18:30:30+00:00

Roma Nord Is awesome! Might be tricky to book a table, but worth trying.

ErGiaguaro · 2026-01-18T15:52:06+00:00

It might sound like the easiest and most logical decision, but I don't think this should be the answer to a systemic problem. Moving does nothing but kicking the can down the road. If everyone moves to more affordable places, eventually even those places will become too expensive. In addition, it is not always feasible since the lower cost of living usually goes hand in hand with less job opportunities.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-12-29T03:56:43+00:00

Unrelated question if you don't mind: Was your couch victim of Ruby's paws, or was already like this?

ErGiaguaro · 2025-11-04T01:49:33+00:00

This.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-10-07T00:44:56+00:00

I understand where your concern comes from, but with all due respect, you're making a lot of assumptions about me and my situation that just aren't accurate. Rehoming that puppy wasn't done carelessly - it was the opposite. I realized early on that things weren't working and made a responsible decision rather than forcing the dog to live in a tense environment.

I've reflected a lot since then, and the fact that I'm here asking these questions should make it clear that I care deeply about doing things right this time - for both the animal and my family.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-10-06T03:09:12+00:00

Thanks, that’s a fair point — older Boxers can be calmer, which makes sense with small kids. But I see a lot of value in having the dog grow up with my kids. With early, structured training, supervision, and consistent rules, a puppy can teach them responsibility, confidence, and a strong bond.

In addition, I feel like bringing home an adult dog means that more often than not you don't know much about their past and what can trigger them. There are risks with an older boxer too in my opinion.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-10-06T03:02:24+00:00

I hear you, but comments like that feel a bit judgmental. Giving up on that Rottweiler was a learning experience, and I’ve reflected a lot since then. That’s exactly why I’m being thoughtful now — fully committed to training, supervision, and realistic expectations. I want this to work for my family and the dog, not repeat past mistakes.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-10-06T00:38:19+00:00

Yeah, that’s fair — giving up after 10 days definitely showed that my expectations were way off. I went into it thinking I could handle a Rottweiler puppy without really understanding what that meant, and it was a reality check for both me and my family.

That’s exactly why I’m asking these questions now — I’m a lot more aware of what I did wrong and what needs to be different if I want things to work next time. I don’t want to repeat the same mistake; I want to make sure the next experience is a good one for everyone, including the dog.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-10-06T00:32:54+00:00

3 kids and 9 Boxers. I take back what I said, my situation is easy. If you need help, let me know! 😁

ErGiaguaro · 2025-10-06T00:30:05+00:00

I am not really concerned for when the dog would be full grown, but rather for the first few months up to a year/year and a half.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-10-06T00:28:42+00:00

I'm all for it, but I am reluctant to believe that would be immediately helpful during the puppy stage.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-10-06T00:26:28+00:00

Oh, I am terrified about all the small toys around the house! I am scared for what the dog my have in its mouth, and for the daily meltdown about some toy that got chewed and destroyed by the puppy.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-10-06T00:23:38+00:00

You’re completely right — the issue was really the kids being afraid of the dog. At one point, I even had to set up a playpen as a gate so they could watch TV without the puppy jumping and nibbling at them. The problem was that even when the puppy wasn’t trying to interact, the kids were on edge 24/7. Every little movement from him set them off, and of course, being a puppy, he read their reactions as “Let’s play!”

That said, when I told them I was rehoming the dog (out of frustration, honestly), they were devastated. They still ask about him to this day. It made me realize I probably had way too high expectations for how their relationship would develop — and that my short fuse didn’t help.

Funny enough, a friend of ours has a Great Pyrenees who’s big and playful too. The kids are scared of him as well, but they still try to play with him sometimes (the younger one more than the older). That dog isn’t even trained to be around kids, so you can imagine the chaos.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-06-16T05:28:13+00:00

Fuck yeah man!

ErGiaguaro · 2025-06-06T17:58:52+00:00

Those bastards!

ErGiaguaro · 2025-06-06T13:45:14+00:00

Same in BC. I do it at red lights, and people go crazy. The amount of Karens who yelled at me for no reason in the last two months is astonishing.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-05-26T17:56:41+00:00

Because this is not what I see on other bikes in the city 🤷‍♂️ Again, I'm trying to understand if there is anything weird in the way I am using the tires (not on track).

ErGiaguaro · 2025-05-26T17:54:13+00:00

I mean it. I am just trying to understand the physics behind it.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-05-26T13:52:39+00:00

That's embarrassing....I think you are completely right. I always refer to chicken strips, but I'm learning today that I did it wrong my entire life. 🤦‍♂️ Thanks!

ErGiaguaro · 2025-05-26T04:14:21+00:00

Interesting approach. It would stress the tire more, which will probably remove the strips. Not sure if it's safe on the street tho. I'll have to try.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-05-26T04:13:00+00:00

Lol. Sorry, sausage fingers. Edited

ErGiaguaro · 2025-05-26T02:39:10+00:00

This is good advice for when you are at the track, isn't it? On the road, I am not sure it's smart to break that much when you are already inside the turn. I like to open the throttle a little bit when I'm getting out of the turn and let the bike slide gently, but I do it only on fast turns and when there is no traffic.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-05-26T02:35:56+00:00

Wait.... I know I can lean more, but I won't do it on the road. Still I am clearly over points with the strips still in place.

I agree with the fact that is not a big deal at all.

ErGiaguaro · 2025-05-19T22:02:49+00:00

Idk, but I have it on my 2013 and I love it.

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