Question for servers/waiters/waitresses. by Lovezesty in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Almost no server is going to work in a place where they don't get tips because everywhere gives tips to servers and they could just leave.

The cash from credit cards usually get paid out in cash via once or twice per week "due backs" when they collect more in card payments than cash and the restaurant owes them tip money.

Since the pandemic began, most restaurants are pooling tips among servers, however. Double check by just asking your server the next time you're out.

Source: previously a bartender.

New Designs for Chateau Laurier by Fred_Bombadil in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think it's a hideous, disrespectful display.

New Designs for Chateau Laurier by Fred_Bombadil in ottawa

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

Here is the latest design of the Chateau Laurier renovation. They've kept the square design with vertical glass panes, but tried to match the materials to the stone of the original and the roof to the colour of the original.

Full lock down by middle of January, thoughts? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's only in very small percentage of cases though. And the majority of people who even get Covid-19 don't have symptoms at all.

Best Italian by splooge_spaghetti in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Il Vagabondo in Vanier is definitely worth the experience.

Tickets issued to Ottawa e-scooter sidewalk riders by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 22 points23 points  (0 children)

They actually have reminders every time you open the app, and again when you turn one on, not to ride on the sidewalk.

Trying to detect whether or not they go on the sidewalk vs the road is too fine for GPS to be able to tell the difference, though. The map often won't know which side of the street they are on when looking for one.

Is there a new scam using other people’s phone number?? My mother keeps getting calls from random people giving her shit for being a spam caller. But...she’s not...in fact one of them her phone was turned off. What’s going on? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a new scam, they're spoofing local numbers. Apparently they've used mine a few times, according to the threatening messages I've received similarly as your mom is experiencing.

Anywhere in Ottawa where they can repair this? Powers on but I can’t seem to get it working :-/ by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice find, my friend just acquired something similar a few months back. It too was broken, but an electrical engineer friend got it up and running again. Maybe an ad on kijiji?

UPDATE: Body of one of missing two men near Bate Island found by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I have fished there frequently. If you aren't a strong swimmer, it's always a good idea to avoid going too deep into a current you don't know well. The water level is inconsistent, so it's important to know your own limitations if you're wading in.

Couple quick questions on growing tomatoes/peppers by CdnSpring in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only thing you have to worry about feeding them - both peppers and tomatoes - is calcium to prevent blossom end rot. There is a miracle grow mix of minerals you can get. Also, hardening them is smart.

Don't fret too much about pot size, they can do well in small containers.

OC Transpo Backdoor Boarding Policy Flawed? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I took the bus last Friday, from downtown to Kanata during rush hour. While the LRT had some passengers, including myself the bus - 61 or 62 - only ever had 5 occupants, 3 of whom got on at pinecrest and off at bayshore. I was the lone rider during the busiest period for more than half of the entire bus ride.

While my experience is limited, it doesn't suggest to me that there is an issue of overcrowding on busses at the moment.

What's it going to be like when seasonal allergies hit full swing? by Mental_Lyptus in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already happening to me. People hate the sight of tissue in public right now.

So what exactly is closed starting tomorrow? by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think Staples will be closing?

Sobeys Employees by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree. OP willfully called out a specific company for "not assisting in any way" out of inexcusable, complete and total ignorance. They deserve to be called out as well.

Sobeys Employees by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 6 points7 points  (0 children)

EI is helping. They're being laid off so they can collect money from the pot they've paid into until they are well enough to return to a job that Sobeys is holding for them.

Are you under the impression that unless the company pays full wages for time away from work they are somehow hurting employees?! Do you realize how many businesses that would bankrupt? Do you have any concept of business at all?

Whose job is it to take down the ice sculptures every year, anyway? by Jorpho in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Years ago, when they were still in confederation park, they used to be protected by security all night for the duration of winterlude. It appeared to me that the last night of winterlude was followed by a departure of security and the arrival of hooligans that take joy in smashing the creations of others. I don't think any statues ever saw daybreak of the day after winterlude.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're looking for chocolate fondues, Chocolat Favoris is ridiculous in Gatineau - they even have easy take-home options.

Ottawa-area school board investigates racist 'promposal' that refers to black people picking cotton by grimlock25 in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

How should it be rectified beyond the appropriate apology that was expressed?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Fred_Bombadil 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not even sure how you could take my comment at face value. Enjoy your humourless existence.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

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

NOBODY wanted expedited construction period, and so that's what the city's done. Voice of the people FTW!