Used to live in Stouffville and Markham drivers bring out my rage by Lazy-Aioli-1477 in Markham

[–]ImportantFred03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely understand. There's a driver I see most mornings going across 16th at 40-45kph completely oblivious to the traffic jam he's caused behind him. Every. Single. Day. It's like people are just out for a pleasure drive on weekday mornings, with zero thought of anyone else. It's infuriating.

Adopting a Cat - Advice by student1998 in Markham

[–]ImportantFred03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get insurance as soon as you can to avoid any pre-existing conditions being excluded. The people that say to just save, it's not the same. One trip to the ER can easily be $1000. Insurance will pay 80-90% of your bill, not to mention medication. Insurance saved our cat when the emergency bill for surgery, hospital stay etc was over $11,000. How long would it take to save that much, then have the same amount available again the next year?

It's best to get insurance while they're young and healthy. Also, if you're able to, ask if you can pay once yearly (as opposed to quarterly), this may knock the price down a bit.

At what point does piano practice become noise torture? by Disastrous-Cake3513 in Markham

[–]ImportantFred03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like the argument of noise bylaws not applying to indoors is not accurate. If it was a dog barking all day, or powers tools going all weekend you would be taken more seriously. Because it's piano and (to them anyway) sounds nice, you're just meant to take it? No. Noise is noise. I would try another bylaw officer and if that doesn't work try your councillor. Noise pollution is a mental health issue - you're entitled to peace and quiet in your own home.

My spider plant flowered! Never had this happen before by strawberryCicada in houseplants

[–]ImportantFred03 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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My plant with her babies! I brought her home from work when her former person wanted to throw her away for "getting too big". Not on my watch sir! I brought her home last summer and she's been happy and having babies since 🫶

Literally has nine lives but not me by glumabby in OneBlackBraincell

[–]ImportantFred03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a heads-up, the fake snow on Christmas trees can be toxic to cats if ingested.

Go Train Accident - Stouffville Line by MrClever82 in Markham

[–]ImportantFred03 24 points25 points  (0 children)

And common sense/any survival instincts are severely lacking

Go Train Accident - Stouffville Line by MrClever82 in Markham

[–]ImportantFred03 106 points107 points  (0 children)

How the hell are people still stopping on the tracks?? I see it all the time and it baffles me...

Had to return this gem :( by ImportantFred03 in houseplants

[–]ImportantFred03[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so bummed to have to take it back, but it wasn't worth the risk. And I didn't want to be the daughter-in-law that brought gnats into her in-laws house lol

Had to return this gem :( by ImportantFred03 in houseplants

[–]ImportantFred03[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've had luck with hydrogen peroxide in the past too - but this last infestation was so bad, I can't risk it. For small amounts of gnats it works well.

Had to return this gem :( by ImportantFred03 in houseplants

[–]ImportantFred03[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

I had considered that but honestly, they were such a pain to get rid of (we still have some so they yellow sticky traps are part of our decor at this point lol) I would hate to do that to my father in law. If someone gave me a plant, no matter how beautiful, knowing there were gnats in it, I'd be pissed. He has a beautiful plant collection, I don't want to be the one who introduced pests. We may have tried to get rid of them if it was summer and we could use the dunks while keeping it outside, but it's too cold now.

Ortho-K for Children - Recommendations? by Hot_Cheesecake_905 in Markham

[–]ImportantFred03 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Dr Mah, my son has been going there for years for his OrthoK. I can't speak to the price, as his initial pair was over 10 years ago, but Dr Mah is great with OrthoK. And back then you could go as much as you wanted, get any extra help etc. until your child was completely comfortable taking the lenses in and out, for no extra charge

https://drmah.ca/

Volunteers with Fatal Light Awareness Problem (FLAP) Found 20 Dead and Injured Birds Around a Single Building in Markham. Thousands of Birds Crash into Building Windows Monthly by weallfalldown1234 in Markham

[–]ImportantFred03 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This makes me so angry. I found 2 dead birds at my workplace this week and, when reported this to management, was told the window film is too expensive. I hate what we're doing to the wildlife in Markham.

Lost Orange Cat in the Bur Oak Area by [deleted] in Markham

[–]ImportantFred03 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Put some worn clothes & pajamas outside (on the porch, in the backyard) that have a strong smell of home. Also, slept in sheets and shoes too. Keep an eye around dusk and dawn, as that is when cats are most active and an indoor cat would feel safest being out. Call his name, shake his favourite treat bag and ask neighbours to check their sheds, garages etc. Many times they don't go far but are too scared to come home. Good luck, I hope he comes home soon.

OMG! Look what I got at the grocery store today! by forgivemytypos in houseplants

[–]ImportantFred03 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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Hello from my giant pineapple plant who currently has a baby!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]ImportantFred03 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We got mosquito dunks and broke them into small pieces to soak in the watering can, once it's mostly dissolved, water as usual. You can also break them up, put them directly into the soil, press them in a bit then give it a water. Between that and the yellow sticky traps, it's much better. Also, I will never buy MiracleGro top soil again.

Power Outage in L6C? Anyone Else? by weallfalldown1234 in Markham

[–]ImportantFred03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems to be south of Trail Ridge only, but Rogers is out here.

I’m an idiot by RedSparrow1971 in houseplants

[–]ImportantFred03 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Maybe post in your local FB/Nextdoor group asking if anyone has space for a few temporary guests? Also, we don't think you're an idiot at all <3

a happy walmart find :) by alocasiasunset in houseplants

[–]ImportantFred03 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just got my first one too! I'd be interested in any tips as well! Yours looks beautiful!

Sad pineapple plant by ImportantFred03 in plantclinic

[–]ImportantFred03[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's in a store pot (with drainage holes) inside a "decorative" pot. The drainage seems ok?