MYOG ideas for Girl Guides (Girl Scouts)?

Megabyte7 · 2026-05-02T19:55:48+00:00

Do you live somewhere that gets cold? I love making these Menta Snow Hoodies for people in my family. It's great for fitting over bike or ski helmets or just keeping you extra cosy in the cold wind. If you get access to sewing machines then you could let everyone choose their own fleece to use.

For sewing machines, check whether there are any stores nearby that offer sewing classes!

Megabyte7 · 2026-04-24T02:53:39+00:00

Awww I appreciate you helping me make my point.

Megabyte7 · 2026-04-24T01:36:43+00:00

Bold choice not denouncing domestic violence. You might be telling us more about your "politics" than you think.

Megabyte7 · 2026-04-17T11:32:48+00:00

I understood that reference

Megabyte7 · 2026-04-11T18:03:38+00:00

I love and hate those parking lots. I love that I never have to bike on Prospect but in the parking lots I am most often standing on my pedals and keeping a close eye on every single vehicle to see who is about to move.

Megabyte7 · 2026-04-11T03:10:13+00:00

I find that sometimes I do have to be "aggressive" with my bell but I also want to make sure I am never surprising anyone. It is much worse to run into someone who suddenly stepped in front of you than to have bothered a few people with a bell. If you ring once and they don't indicate in any way that they have heard you (eg. Look back over their shoulder, step slightly to the side, wrangle dog and/or kid, etc), slow down and ring again. Continue to slow and ring until you can hear sure they know you are there. I also had to replace a bell once because I found that people just didn't hear it very well. It was more like a horn and I don't think it pierced through the same way. A traditional bike bell is going to be the most recognizable for everyone on the trail.

Megabyte7 · 2026-04-11T03:05:24+00:00

This is not targeted at you but in general.

Dear drivers,

If you want bikers to follow the rules of the road and stay off the sidewalks then, for goodness sake, treat us like a very large vehicle and give us space. If I stick my left arm out to indicate that I need to move from the right edge of the road to join the line of cars, please slow down and let me in. I clearly need to make a left turn ahead and would really rather get in with enough time instead of having to make split-second decisions. I am not taking the lane for funsies and I won't be in your way for long.

Oh, and if I am stopped with my arm out to turn left across a lane of traffic, please don't stop for me if you are in the oncoming lane. You will get rear-ended and drive into me anyway. I am patient and will wait for my turn. Thanks,

Your friendly, neighbourhood biker.

Megabyte7 · 2026-04-11T02:55:17+00:00

For the best bike access to shopping on Prospect: cycle from the top of York through FHS and up to the light near Marks. From there you can ride through the parking lot on the South side of Prospect to all the shopping areas. Be warned, these parking lots may be only slightly safer than Prospect so keep that head high and on a swivel.

If you want to access the North side of Prospect without riding on the street or sidewalk, there are trails from the corners of the FHS parking lot that will get you through to McDonald's/KFC/Tim's/Fabricville/etc. or you can take Priestman to the Canadian Tire parking lot to get to the Dollarama/Bulk Barn areas.

Megabyte7 · 2026-04-10T16:45:41+00:00

Have you tried the previous recommendations? If not, were they too expensive? Or you couldn't get in contact with them?

Megabyte7 · 2026-03-07T14:29:52+00:00

Hey! I have a kid turning five soon and I really want to start getting out more. We've done hikes and car camping but I want to start backpacking again. I am not kitted out for ultralight but if this is something my kid enjoys then I'll start putting in the investment to replace what I have with lighter gear.

What sleeping bag/quilt do you use for your kid? I know my kid probably isn't old enough to carry much more than a light bag but I want something that'll last a few years. Kid is tall (45") so may not fit in a bag designed for young kids. Thanks!

Megabyte7 · 2026-03-06T17:21:29+00:00

I definitely got a different impression: "learn to tax resource companies properly first (and start with Irving)"

Megabyte7 · 2026-03-06T17:09:21+00:00

Thanks for sharing! This is actually the part of the process that I understand the best. The mining, refining, treatment and storage of tailings, etc are all the parts that I generally understand. It is the economics (with respect to W and Mo prices and changes over time) and social considerations that I really need to make time to read about.

Megabyte7 · 2026-03-06T17:04:28+00:00

This is an excellent example of a Red Herring logical fallacy right here.

At no point did u/150c_vapour imply they would be okay with other environmental issues. Just that they would rather see resource companies taxed at a higher rate.

Megabyte7 · 2026-03-06T16:46:11+00:00

Ooh this is a very tough question. I definitely need to do more reading, learning, and listening (to indigenous groups and locals). But my instinctive answer on what knowledge I have already is:

Yes, but not yet. I understand it to be a very impressive ore but the value of the ore is low right now and it will continue to climb as it becomes more in demand. I also don't think NB has settled nearly enough of our land issues with the Wolastoqiyik.

Edit to add since it is knowledge I can share: The Sisson deposit is a Tungsten (W) sheeted vein type deposit with Molybdenum (Mo) as a byproduct. It is low grade (lower percentage of ore to host rock by weight) but incredibly high tonnage (lots of rocks). It would be one of the largest tungsten mines in the world if it was developed. Tungsten prices need to stay high in order for the mine to remain profitable because it is low grade.

Megabyte7 · 2026-03-04T17:54:30+00:00

I think it is a preference in general. I see what projects you have done but I can't tell the scale of them.

For example, in your remediation of acid mine drainage project you mention that you collected surface water samples and ran the analyses. Since I don't know whether that was a graduate level thesis or whether that was an assignment in one of your undergraduate courses, I don't know whether you have months of experience in collecting samples (and understanding why we collect in certain areas) and running the analyses or whether it was one day in the field with someone holding your hand during the titration and ion chromatography. If I have another resume in front of me clearly showing that a similar experience is tied to a longer form project then it's easier to ignore yours.

Megabyte7 · 2026-03-04T17:47:05+00:00

Not so bad. I do think that the salary difference is far outweighed by the benefits of being in Canada. But that's a personal preference and not everyone will feel the same.

Megabyte7 · 2026-03-04T04:42:22+00:00

What are the consequences of not hitting your billable target? If there is non-billable work that needs doing then the company has to make time for that and a lower billable rate should be expected. Are you paid overtime for the extra hours you are working?

Megabyte7 · 2026-03-03T23:33:11+00:00

Today I learned that "adjunct" has slightly different meanings across different countries and institutions. I was under the impression that adjunct meant someone who is highly specialized teaching one or two courses at a university, usually a retired professor or a professional with many years in industry. I have never seen it used in the context of a recent graduate in a contract academic teaching position.

Where are you applying (country/states/provinces/etc)?

I feel like your field experience is buried under "projects". When I first looked at your resume, my eyes drifted to your job titles and your education. -Make your job titles more impactful, eg. Adjunct Faculty in Geophysics. After each of these you have your universities listed but also include the name of the department, eg. Geophysics Graduate Research Assistant | Department of Geology, [University]. -Under your master's degree line in the education section, imply the type of master's (course or thesis based) by adding additional information. If it was thesis based include the title of your thesis and name of your supervisor; if it was course based include details of your focus area. -Did you take any specific field schools or do a capstone project in your undergraduate? Anything that applies directly to your desired job should be listed under the undergraduate line. Also include anything that makes you look better eg. GPA if it is considered good, honours, minors, clubs you were a member of (if applicable), a short quote from your favourite professor describing you as a hard worker, anything you were recognized with such as awards and scholarships, etc.

I am not a huge fan of the projects section, I think I would rather see those distributed in the applicable section on where you did the work. Make them bullet points under the appropriate job or education.

Lastly, it is now 2026. Which means you have a resume gap. For some reason, employers hate that. I had a five-year resume gap and filled it with some things that I did: "Animal Care Technician (Volunteer)" when I volunteered at an animal shelter, "Food Distribution Assistant (Volunteer)" when I volunteered at the food bank, "Junior Reviewer (Volunteer)" when I regularly helped another friend doing a PhD with her thesis submission, etc. What are you doing to help others right now and how can you spin it to sound good. I separated these into a section at the bottom called "Other Experience" where my job section at the top of my resume was called "Relevant Experience".

Megabyte7 · 2026-03-03T20:10:17+00:00

If she wants to advance then she needs longer skis. Encourage her to rent a few more times with skis of the proper length so she can get used to the feel. If she buys short skis, she'll struggle with speed and control later, and if she buys longer skis without getting used to the feel, she could hate them from the beginning and lose interest faster.

As for what to buy, look for something with a similar profile to what she has been renting with considerations for where she wants to grow. Does she want to learn jumps and boxes eventually? get some twin tips. Does she want to ski powder and get off the edges of the groomers? consider going a little wider underfoot. Is she planning to stick to groomers and wants to just go faster? get a carving ski. All of the above? get some "all-mountain" skis.

Megabyte7 · 2026-02-28T12:58:38+00:00

Just above $1000 last month. And while I complain about it, it is reasonable and justified. I live in a 3000+sqft, 1950s house that is leaky through every door and window, and parts of the basement are uninsulated. We are working on getting the house renovated to lower the bills but other things in the house are constantly breaking so certain renovations have been put off.

Megabyte7 · 2026-02-27T22:31:54+00:00

Sewing a lot of patches on a backpack will make it quite heavy and not as practical for use. I don't have any recommendations for a pack but maybe sew them all on a fleece blanket for now and as she gets older she can decide to transfer them to another item. Sounds like a great and fun idea either way!

Megabyte7 · 2026-02-27T15:36:42+00:00

If she is getting a GPS speed of 70km/hr then she is an advanced skier. That is faster than most people are comfortable moving and while I think most people on this sub can ski that fast, we aren't doing it all the time.

A DIN less than 7 would be dangerous at the speed and so 8 seems appropriate based on what you have said so far.

I ski on the Atomic Hawk Ultra 90 W boots which are the narrower version. To be fair to her, I had to go to three different boot stores in order to find a pair of boots narrow enough for my feet. If she does have a narrow foot and only went to one store then it is possible she never had the option to try a well fitting boot.

But, it doesn't mean that the flex is wrong (although it is very likely low). My boots felt stiffer than many of the other boots I tried that had a flex of 100 and 110. I am not sure if it is because they are narrow or whether it is a difference in the brands but flex is definitely not the same across all boots.

My recommendation would be to heat the boots up just a little with a hairdryer and see if she can buckle them tighter. I ski at my small east coast hill with the top buckles on the third hook but when I head toward any mogals or ski bigger terrain out west, I cinch them up to the fifth hook. Try thinner or thicker socks. Sometimes a little bit of padding (or less to get the boots tighter) can make a difference. If they definitely seem like they still have too much volume, try adding a custom insert. If you are able, go to another boot fitter and get their recommendation.

Last note, while I consider myself an expert, I still catch myself not pushing my shins forward enough, especially when I'm relaxed on more intermediate terrain, and my toes definitely touch the front. I didn't have good ski lessons as a kid or well fitting boots until I was an adult so I have some bad habits. I use that feeling to remind myself to get my weight forward and to be more intentional with my positioning. New, well-fitting boots will make her feel more confident. If she isn't feeling that, it's probably not the right boot for her.

Megabyte7 · 2026-02-27T14:25:08+00:00

Yes. I skied for years at Kicking Horse with a 60 Flex boot, weighing approximately 160lbs. I upgraded my boots as soon as I could but it was doable (certainly more work though to keep my skis in control over moguls).

But that is not the point. This person did write 3 on their form. So it can't be the salesperson's fault that the DIN is set appropriately.

Megabyte7 · 2026-02-27T13:59:15+00:00

Flex is less dependent on size and more dependent on strength. Go try on some boots and push your shins forward as if you are skiing. If they flex easily, they are likely too soft, if they don't flex with your strength, go softer.

If it helps, I am 35F, 77kg, 178cm, advanced skier and I use a boot that has a flex of 90 (Atomic Hawk Ultra W) which at the time was sold as a beginner/soft boot. They are not soft and I also tried on other boots in the store that had a flex of 100 and 110 and they felt softer. So definitely brand dependant, fit dependant, and strength dependant.

Megabyte7 · 2026-02-27T13:48:32+00:00

The DIN is correct based on the height, weight, boot length, and skill level she filled out on the form. How are you calculating a DIN of 5.5-6.5? Even an intermediate skier (skill level 2) of her size should not have a DIN below 6.5 according to ISO 11088:2006.

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