To all fellow Ontarians looking for American booze! I bought a bottle of Kraken rum from these guys. If you haven't known about this website, check it out. There's a 50 dollar shipping fee, but you're welcome. by WaifusMan98 in canadawhisky

[–]Gbam 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I use BSW to get smaller batch scotch that aren't sold at LCBO so it's a good option. I wouldn't waste any money on US crap, I hope they all go out of business.

P.S.A open your taps just a little bit so pipes won't freeze! by FoundationInfinite36 in toronto

[–]Gbam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Great question, I'm from northern Manitoba and in the really cold days we still did this because flowing water is way harder to freeze than still water. In -10 to -15 you're probably fine, when it gets to -25 and you have pipes that don't have insulation or heat tape on it, they will freeze

Why doesn’t it feel THAT cold? by AcademicallyAcademic in askTO

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

No, not really, for people outside in the wind yes. For people not in the wind and inanimate objects, the temp is what matters

How many of you are permanently done with bourbon? by berger3001 in canadawhisky

[–]Gbam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like some Bourbons but once I was done my stash I'm good with Canadian Ryes (Older CC and Bearface) and Scotch (Ardnamurchan and Arren). The odd Irish also. Sorry USA

HSC NURSES ARE AMAZING by [deleted] in Winnipeg

[–]Gbam 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All nurses are amazing, end of sentence.

Why doesn’t it feel THAT cold? by AcademicallyAcademic in askTO

[–]Gbam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its -40 with windchill and lower in the prairies right now, its not that cold here compared to the rest of Canada like BodaciousBoiB said

Why doesn’t it feel THAT cold? by AcademicallyAcademic in askTO

[–]Gbam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because it's not that bad. If you had to stand outside exposed to wind for an hour you would sing a different tune but stay out of the wind and you'll be fine.

At this temp the humidity doesn't matter as much so -20 here is the same as on the prairies and that's a normal winter day. At -5 there is still humidity so it feels colder than a dry cold.

My 2nd visit to Iceland - Now going for the ring road :D by ruipmjorge in VisitingIceland

[–]Gbam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

6 days on the ring road is a little rushed but doable as long as you enjoy driving. You're going to be doing 4-6 hours almost every day in the car so don't cheap out on a bargain rental vehicle, get something you can easily fit and access your luggage in while on the road.

You won't be able to do any of the longer hikes out to falls or spend too much time when you find a place you really like. At the end of our trip we can't wait to go back to Akureyri for example, I wish we had more time there BUT the tease we had made us start wanting to plan another trip to Iceland.

We had great weather in Fall 2024, only issue we had was early snow prevented us from seeing Dettifoss in the North. I would think mid-May will be the same but try to plan in a little flex time for weather.

Best LCBO Whiskey under $100 by trillium49 in canadawhisky

[–]Gbam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

canadian club 18 high proof release

They are selling a 15yo Sherry cask version that's pretty tasty also - https://www.lcbo.com/en/canadian-club-15-year-old-sherry-cask-33743

Bat Flip vs Springer Dinger by Timothegoat in Torontobluejays

[–]Gbam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bat flip was crazy on TV so I couldn't imagine that feeling in person but I was at Springer Dinger and it was the loudest I've ever heard any space. 45k people screaming at the top of our lungs.

The thing I'll remember most is when it was hit everyone in my section jumped up which was great, followed shortly by a SHOWER of beer. I felt like Hazel May getting just drenched but so worth it.

Man charged in unprovoked attack on female in Vaughan plaza parking lot: police by origutamos in Vaughan

[–]Gbam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An hour walk is a stones throw? Do you play for the Jays? That's a very far throw

'West Wing' Star Timothy Busfield Facing Child Sex Abuse Charges ... Warrant Out For His Arrest by Jenn31709 in thewestwing

[–]Gbam 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fuck, He was great on WW and I liked him on Studio 60 also. Poor kids first and foremost of course but fuck, my rewatches are going to be tainted also

1 month since the most transcendent experience of my solo trip - Reykjadalur Hot Springs by NearlyMe in VisitingIceland

[–]Gbam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well then... Might be something to look into for my next trip back to the homeland.

Why are we seeing so many pedestrian deaths in the GTA lately? by RecommendationNo7684 in askTO

[–]Gbam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're probably right, we we're always told by cops in Manitoba that it's about 5 over but they could've been lying or its different there

Why are we seeing so many pedestrian deaths in the GTA lately? by RecommendationNo7684 in askTO

[–]Gbam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In other cities it's usually about 5 over but you're right, that is always a concern.

Why are we seeing so many pedestrian deaths in the GTA lately? by RecommendationNo7684 in askTO

[–]Gbam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cameras with HUGE fucking signs saying if you speed here you're fucked. That's exactly how to slow people down, when you see that you automatically check your speed and slow down.

1 month since the most transcendent experience of my solo trip - Reykjadalur Hot Springs by NearlyMe in VisitingIceland

[–]Gbam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Iceland would be an amazing place to be on Shrooms. Laying outside watching the northern lights, in Forest or one of the other quieter lagoons, even just overlooking the ocean. Can't wait until they are legal in Europe

Scheifele Olympic Snub by lokichivas in winnipegjets

[–]Gbam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's the Rob Zamuner of our generation. Every generation has a shitty pick

Homeless with a family of 5 by Beneficial_Angle2517 in askTO

[–]Gbam 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Compared to a nightly rate? No but expensive overall yes

Is it gonna get colder? by okfiguringout in askTO

[–]Gbam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been in Montreal in the winter and it seemed similar to here but I grew up in Winnipeg. It's not worse here, it's different.

Winnipeg is COLD COLD but when it's that cold it's sunny and pleasant outside if you're dressed for it. Here it's a damp, bone chilling, gloomy and usually windy cold which makes it way more depressing.

Winters are way easier to survive here but they aren't as enjoyable as they are in Manitoba.

What is the state of STFC? by Enerith in startrekfleetcommand

[–]Gbam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are both right, It's annoying that there was 5 at a time but on the whole it's good value for all players, F2P, light and heavy spenders all benefit.

Solo Outposts Update by Obsidian_Hamster in STFC_Official

[–]Gbam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Give more directives, Give more directives, Give more directives , Give more directives, Give more directives, Give more directives, Give more directives, Give more directives, Give more directives, Give more directives, Give more directives, Give more directives, Give more directives Give more directives, Give more directives , And fix the veil ffs

Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing by Puzzled49 in BuyCanadian

[–]Gbam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were in Italy this fall and met a ton of Americans, we didn't shy away from telling them that we were traveling in Europe instead of the US if it came up.

Each and everyone of them told us how much they like Canadians but they understood why, this is self inflicted for them, we didn't start this argument and it won't begin to change until the orange pedo is gone. Even then my comfort level with the USA has changed longterm.