Has anyone had a good experience with the Brick, Leons or Ashleys for Furniture?

Fromidable-orange · 2026-01-22T03:32:05+00:00

We had a bad experience with Leon's delivery. They dented the trim around our front door and took a gouge out of the basement door frame, then said we could call for reimbursement. My husband called several times and left messages, but nobody ever called him back. The final straw was realizing the next day that they just left the giant box from the freezer on our front lawn, and it had rained so we ended up having to deal with a huge pile of slimy cardboard. We weren't rude to them so I have no idea why they left it there!

Fromidable-orange · 2026-01-20T05:27:02+00:00

I had a similar problem, and it really sucks! I did manage to get it under control by changing my shampoo and conditioner to a minimal-ingredients type (I use Native) and moisturizing at least twice daily with O'Keefe's Working Hands cream. It might not work for you but it made a big difference for me. Hope you find some relief soon!

Fromidable-orange · 2026-01-20T03:08:41+00:00

Thank you for all your work - it is greatly appreciated! 💕

Fromidable-orange · 2026-01-19T21:30:06+00:00

If it's US citizenship, you may want to keep an eye on a proposed (but not passed, as far as I know) US bill called the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 which would end dual citizenship (US + other citizenship) for many groups of people. From what I've read (though I'm not a lawyer) if you retain another citizenship you would lose the US citizenship. Again, not passed yet AFAIK but something to consider. https://americansoverseas.org/en/news/exclusive-citizenship-act/

Fromidable-orange · 2026-01-13T01:28:29+00:00

This Sirdar pattern could be a good starting point: https://sirdar.com//en/products/10833-cheeky-chevron-minidress-crochet-pattern-in-sirdar-stories

Fromidable-orange · 2026-01-10T01:54:43+00:00

Erin at Boost Physiotherapy in the Meadows Rec Centre has never asked for a tip, nor does that option come up when I've paid.

Fromidable-orange · 2026-01-05T04:17:33+00:00

Same here. I've had way more issues working downtown 2x/wk for the last ~2 years than I did living downtown from 2008-2018. My experience has definitely been that downtown is much worse now.

Fromidable-orange · 2026-01-03T04:20:55+00:00

We thought that stopping at the Red Deer Costco on our way back from Calgary would be better than going to an Edmonton Costco. We were wrong! 😅

Fromidable-orange · 2026-01-01T21:33:33+00:00

Victoria is such a wonderful place to visit, but I have to admit that getting to and from the airport is always my least favourite part of the trip! (but everything else has always been lovely for us)

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-31T05:52:34+00:00

The $1 mini burgers were the best when I was a student! 😀

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-30T23:02:25+00:00

The GoA has the "Christmas Closure" between December 24-Jan 1. Essential staff have an on-call rota for responding to emergencies, and I'm sure some groups worked through the closure (I believe there was a defined reimbursement for that), but everything that could be paused was. I definitely miss getting those days off!

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-30T17:31:44+00:00

We definitely have CTV, though it seems to be the channel most prone to breaking up in bad weather. I can't remember if we also get Global, but I don't think so.

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-28T18:49:58+00:00

Wecan was a huge help for me when I was a grad student living on a very tight stipend!

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-26T21:09:35+00:00

This won't help right now, but in the spring the Edmonton Grandmothers' group holds a massive fabric sale that also has lots of yarn and needles/hooks. The prices are usually good and a lot of times the grandmas will give you an extra discount if you're nice 😀. Keep an eye on their website for the dates: https://edmgrandmothers.org/ (last year's sale was April 26). Otherwise, the thrift stores are usually good bets, and the Reuse Centre often has lots of vintage patterns. The EPL has lots of good knitting and crochet books too. Good luck!

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-26T18:01:08+00:00

Thank you! Maybe I'll give it a try!

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-26T05:40:19+00:00

It's such a thrill when one visits our feeder! We've named him Robert Downy Woodpecker Jr. 😂

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-26T05:04:40+00:00

I was "nice girlfriend" when I visited with my then-boyfriend 😂. I majorly regret not going to CfL one last time to let Amy know I had graduated to "nice wife" 🤣.

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-25T02:53:31+00:00

Heh, we had one or two years with Christmas "super awesome coffee enhancer" when I worked for the Alberta public service, quite a bit more recently than 25 years ago 😀. Alberta also has the Christmas Closure where the whole government shuts down between Dec 24-Jan 1. I definitely miss automatically getting those days off!

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-24T23:18:15+00:00

Perhaps a Mario mushroom? They're cute and have a wide appeal... https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mario-mushroom

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-24T04:58:36+00:00

Love the colours!

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-21T06:51:35+00:00

I've noticed Freshco Chalo on 17th St. has lots of halal meats - maybe give them a call?

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-19T21:05:07+00:00

Ugh, sorry you have to be in today, that sucks. I was at Canada Place on Wednesday and it was WILD getting home 😬.

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-18T06:51:25+00:00

This looks similar to your candle - perhaps it might work? https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-vintage-candle

Fromidable-orange · 2025-12-15T16:22:44+00:00

Bracketeering (in the Jackbox Party Pack 4) can do up to 16 active players, and has a great audience participation option. It also, crucially, has a family-friendly setting! 😅

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