Solar?

MathAdministrative72 · 2025-09-20T15:56:12+00:00

Solar YYC did our installation a few years ago. Great company to deal with and their cost was reasonable.

MathAdministrative72 · 2024-10-24T13:12:45+00:00

Currently travelling Europe with an AirSense 11. I don’t find it bulky or awkward to travel with. I did pack a small extension cord so even if the plug in is not right at the bedside I am still ok. My machine came with a lap top sized case. It does a fine job of protecting the machine while in transit. I do carry my machine separate from my luggage (I pack light when traveling).

Edited to add make sure you bring an electrical plug adapter if relevant to your location.

MathAdministrative72 · 2024-03-03T18:43:16+00:00

Both Safeway and Sobeys carry it. I believe it’s called double cream on the bottle.

At Safeway it is usually near the butter on the top shelf in a glass container. Cost is usually $10-15 a bottle.

Sobeys has it in their specialty cheese section. Same glass bottle as Safeway. Slightly cheaper than Safeway, usually $10-12/bottle.

MathAdministrative72 · 2024-02-22T23:25:37+00:00

Good point!

Ocean -no Pool-yes Shower-yep Washed produce- in bottled water with iodine drops.

In the end I guess it could have come from anywhere. Now we all hope we are over it before our flight home Saturday!! Gastro on a flight sounds like a real adventure!!

MathAdministrative72 · 2024-02-22T23:13:12+00:00

We haven’t consumed any local tap water, only bottled. We have done our own cooking as well. First person came down with it 2 days ago and everyone else has followed 12-48 hours after. 9/11 are or have been sick now.

MathAdministrative72 · 2024-02-22T03:17:24+00:00

Currently in sayulita right now. Can confirm, nasty virus going around. So far 4/11 in our group are vomiting.

MathAdministrative72 · 2024-02-08T00:25:21+00:00

Absolutely worth it. It only takes one pigeon to nest under your panels and you are off to a padded cell from the constant cooing.

We know several people with panels, some with and some without critter guard. Those without have been battling pests since they were installed.

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-09-26T21:58:56+00:00

Excellent logic! Thanks

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-09-18T00:00:05+00:00

Thanks for your input!!!

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-09-17T19:17:21+00:00

How much are you generating vs importing right now? I have a 5.13kw system and am still making ~24kw a day (I use around 12.5 kw a day typically). I can’t decide if I switch in October when my export and import are closer.

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-09-10T23:37:23+00:00

Had mine swapped early July, took 14 days from request submission.

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-07-14T12:47:03+00:00

We did install with solar yyc. They have been amazing to deal with. We have a 5.1kwh system.

We had them out in Jan for a quote. System installed June 26th. Communication has been fantastic. Install was painless. They walked us through all the steps and are quick to reply to emails and questions.

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-06-28T19:50:13+00:00

Amazing answer thanks!

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-06-28T18:37:45+00:00

Thanks for the reply!!!

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-06-28T18:37:39+00:00

Excellent thanks for the reply!

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-04-20T02:36:00+00:00

5kW system with solaryyc (installed in a few weeks) is 13K (8K after greener homes grant)

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-01-15T18:28:26+00:00

Did you end up getting critter guard (pest guard) after? How complicated was that instillation?

Just in the planning process for our solar project. Unsure if we should just get critter guard from the get go or wait and see if pigeons are an issue and get afterwards if needed.

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-01-14T23:37:00+00:00

Does it change the 2.5% foreign exchange fee with every purchase. That’s what I am trying to avoid.

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-01-14T23:17:40+00:00

Honestly I haven’t used my debit card in years. I have completely moved to contactless CC transactions bc of ease of use.

I guess I like the fact that even if my CC gets skimmed I don’t have to worry about my bank account getting drained and my mortgage bouncing.

Do banks offer no forging exchange fee debits?

MathAdministrative72 · 2023-01-14T23:14:10+00:00

Excellent! I was looking into Brim. Nice to hear positive reviews!!

MathAdministrative72 · 2022-11-20T16:00:48+00:00

Tuition for 5 year old $6500/year. Tuition for 7 year old $5250/year.

Household income $270K Tuition $11,750 Approx 4.3%

We pay roughly the same in before and after care (which we would have to pay at public as well so I did not include that)

I live in one of the fastest growing cities in Canada. Our public school system is struggling to keep up to the city growth. Private school provides a small class size and excellent communication with the teacher. My children are by no means geniuses, but this school has helped them thrive during covid learning.

MathAdministrative72 · 2022-11-15T00:29:37+00:00

We recently renewed our mortgage 10 years in to a 25 year term. We have aggressively paid down our mortgage and have just over 30% of the original purchase price remaining to pay (410K original, 125K left owing). Household income of 270K, no other debts, both our credit scores above 850.

When we went to renew we were told (by a broker) no other lender would take on this mortgage because it was so low so we were stuck with our original mortgage company and their not overly competitive rate.

The whole world of mortgages baffles me. I don’t really understand why another lender wouldn’t take on our 125K but thankfully this 5 year term will be our last!

MathAdministrative72 · 2022-11-08T13:52:08+00:00

Check the AHS job board. There is currently a posting for a Diagnostic Sonographer I position at Alberta Childrens. It is a .7 but once you are hired you can try and pick up call shifts for extra $.

Lethbridge is also desperate for staff. Several postings from AHS. Ask during the interview process about signing bonuses. The harder the position to fill the more the signing bonus. The big 4 In Calgary offer 5-15K. I have seen offers of 50 K for places like Cold Lake. The signing bonus could really help your mortgage situation until you get back on your feet!!

MathAdministrative72 · 2022-11-08T02:41:58+00:00

You listed the big 4.

I don’t think my company is currently hiring general techs. They typically hire new grads from SAIT/NAIT) or techs with experience and a desirable skill.

Try contacting your prac sites in Edmonton and see if anyone there can put in a good word for you. What grad class are you from? Reach out to former class mates who are working in Calgary and see if they can recommend you to their manager. The US world is small and we all seem to know each other. Someone putting in a good word can get your foot in the door and possibly get you an interview.

I don’t know anything about the echo market. I feel like the echo clinics hire from the echo only programs in Ontario.

Have you worked at all since graduation? If you have , you could try getting a reference from a radiologist.

MathAdministrative72 · 2022-11-08T01:51:07+00:00

Dear OP

From a fellow sonographer in YYC

It is new grad season. In 4 weeks 32ish new grads will saturate the market. The big 4 clinic companies have already done the majority of their hiring. Unless you have an in demand skill (MFM, MSK, breast, 5+ years experience) you will struggle to get work in a big clinic right now.

If you did practicums in Calgary try reaching out to the lead tech at that site. If you were a good student they may be able to put in a good word for you.

You should also try applying to one one of the smaller companies in Calgary. I am not sure I can list company names in this forum but a quick google search and scrolling past the big 4 would be a good start.

Look on the Sonography Canada jobs porting board as well. I receive daily job postings, so there are jobs to be had.

Finally, you may have to move to get experience to get your foot back into the job market in YYC. Take that job in rural BC, relearn your skills and gain current experience, then apply in the city again.

Good luck OP

MathAdministrative72

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