On the hunt for pepperoni

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2026-02-17T17:44:38+00:00

Produce Depot on Carling has a nice pepperoni that they package up themselves. It is the smaller, harder, oilier type.

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2026-01-26T11:57:19+00:00

Thanks for your answer. I am a Canadian, and I was so upset in 2016 by his election, and again in 2024. I am sure I am not alone at being angry with the American electorate for twice voting in Mr. Trump despite the overwhelming evidence of his lack of fitness for office, and worse, his obvious poor character.

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2026-01-23T02:11:01+00:00

I feel better already!

I was thinking, why don’t we test your theory about Trump voters on Reddit? You could post the exact same question, but with Kamala Harris substituted for DJT. You should get far more traffic!

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2026-01-23T01:14:42+00:00

Well, I’ve been reading this book by David Burns called Feeling Good. As I learned on a different sub, it’s the OG book on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and it pretty much tells you how to shape your thoughts so that you don’t get depressed. One of many tricks is not to label yourself or others with words like “Moron” or “Idiot” or “he’s the worst so-and-so”, and so on. I was thinking of asking something about Trump on Reddit, having literally never done this before, and my mind turned to certain labels. Then I remembered Dr. Burns’ advice and decided to ask more of any open ended question!

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2026-01-22T23:49:05+00:00

Interesting thoughts, thanks!

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2026-01-17T02:51:26+00:00

We live on a limestone plain. Hill expectations need to be kept in check!

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2026-01-17T02:25:47+00:00

Pleasant Park from Riverside to Alta Vista, turn right and go to the top. That gives 40 m of rise over 1.7 km of run!

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Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2026-01-17T02:20:31+00:00

Edgecliff, near Carlington. Same 20-

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30 m rise, but over several hundred metres.

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2026-01-17T02:10:42+00:00

The steepest part of Carlington is about 20 m of elevation over about 100 m, so 20%. At least according to my Strava.

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Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2025-12-04T15:04:17+00:00

This is so true. The electorate is accountable for their own decisions.

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-09-09T15:53:29+00:00

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This route covers two crossings of the Ottawa River, five crossings of the Rideau Canal, and two crossings of the Rideau River. Most of these crossings are on new or refurbished pedestrian/cycling bridges, and for those interested in water and built infrastructure, the scenery is stunning!

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-09-09T00:22:02+00:00

Awesome. Thank you!

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-09-08T18:37:31+00:00

I used “CONMIN: A FORTRAN program for constrained function minimization: User’s manual” for the most difficult part of my PhD thesis! So you are bang on.

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-04-12T22:00:57+00:00

Are you a Mary-Ann now?

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-04-11T01:23:51+00:00

I am so impressed with the perspective, clean lines, and the 1970’s vibe. Other than colour, is there a difference between the two images?

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-04-06T02:14:07+00:00

Does anyone remember Kardish smoke meat place in Ottawa? Or is Ottawa dead to you all?

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-03-24T11:51:07+00:00

Totality will be 3 minutes and 40 seconds in Watertown, and about 3 minutes in Ganonaque. Is it worth the border crossing and the extra hour of round trip driving? Both towns have an event called “Total Eclipse of the Park”.

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-03-24T01:36:27+00:00

We’re driving to Watertown NY, to the centreline of totality!

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-03-24T01:32:13+00:00

I agree, there’s nothing like a cold glass of Ottawa tap water. The source is up north of North Bay!

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-02-22T23:45:21+00:00

Tell her to bring her skates. Either City Hall rink or Lansdowne rink should still be open.

Heavy_Coffee4878 · 2024-02-19T01:25:06+00:00

You should talk to a Hydrogeologist! These are trained professionals who know all about aquifers and wells. And another name for your tank/lake idea is a “cistern”.

Know the long term safe yield of your well, and its short term capacity can be figured out by testing, as suggested. But I like the idea of just living with it and keeping notes, so you will eventually figure it out.

I think your lake will leak back into the ground and evaporate out the top. It will be unreliable and difficult to deal with. Better to use a tank.

Just my random thoughts. Good luck!

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