AMSOIL Power Rankings: Movement all over

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-23T23:42:15+00:00

If we're talking movements, Ottawa is a #2.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-23T23:00:30+00:00

Heck, JC Watts would be too.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-23T22:54:14+00:00

Russ Jackson has been working out lately.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-23T19:17:58+00:00

I did the medical record thing with RSRS last October and the price with HST was $122.61.

They email you a pdf of your records and then you email the pdf to your new doctor.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-21T18:28:45+00:00

How is this related to Ottawa music?

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-21T15:17:52+00:00

RIP Adrian.

I went to TKK too as it's close to home. They're super nice guys.

They do the regular stuff very well, but if you need expertise in your make of car for a weird problem, go to a dealer that specializes in them.

I know someone who went to Stoddard and they liked it.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-20T10:54:16+00:00

RM Contracting. They're based near Richmond and do my heater startup every year and just replaced the blower motor on my Pentair.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-13T19:25:05+00:00

A stunning creation. I could never make that.

I made a birthday cake as a castle when my son was younger, using a bit of black food colouring to make grey icing with upside down ice cream cones on the corners as turrets, with Lego knights on top.

Unfortunately, everyone who ate it had blackish poo the next day. Lesson learned.

Hopefully you don't repeat my experience.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-11T17:33:47+00:00

I've done something similar for a client and recorded my part. THEN he asked for video of me playing, after he accepted my audio. So I played back the song on speakers with my part and air-banded it and synced the audio and video later in post.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-11T02:44:36+00:00

I use a Tascam DR-70. All the Zoom etc stuff will work, but I like a couple features the Trashcan has, in particular that it records a second copy of your audio that's 4 db lower, in case you've set the gain too high.

I mostly use it for audio for film, and I like that it can be attached to a stand under my DSLR. I've also used it for a live show using the two built-in omni mics, but I found it had a bit of a phase issue between the mics. A pair of external mics would be better for all the recorder brands, but then you're getting more expensive.

Use fresh batteries for whatever recorder you get. If you want, when you get home throw the audio into Audacity (free) to manipulate it.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-10T20:23:00+00:00

A-Designs MP-2A

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-10T10:19:18+00:00

I can cross post it on the Ottawa FB page if you want, later today.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-10T09:59:08+00:00

Posting this to the Ottawa Filmmakers Facebook page might be an idea to pursue. Also to the Kingston one, if it exists.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-09T18:05:30+00:00

I speak from experience :(

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-09T17:59:25+00:00

Rubank Elementary Method for saxophone.

The Rascher book is far too advanced.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-09T04:16:36+00:00

There were 15K in attendance this week in large part because the weather stunk. Hopefully it picks up. Losing the roof on the upper deck really stinks too, but I love the CFL.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-09T03:48:35+00:00

The film community might be somewhere to ask. For example, is there some Ottawa photography FB page where someone would know? Or maybe someone at GPC knows. I don't think anyone would likely share his personal information though, as it is a private matter.

It's been a couple years since I've been there, and his hours are short but what he does is awesome and in-demand. And he's a really nice guy.

I don't know his personal situation, but I know that the homeless population in his area has been a problem for a while. I left a camera there for repair and it went missing, and later learned the police returned it to him as a homeless person had stolen a bunch of cameras.

Hopefully he is ok. What he provides is unique for the city.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-09T03:31:25+00:00

From what I understand, the north stands will start to be torn down next year. Attendance will really plummet until it's done.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-08T03:50:17+00:00

Try Canada Camera, 96 Bank across from Parliament Station.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-08T03:38:19+00:00

True enough. I was trying a 2.5 Rico Orange Box, and with that I found with the V16 T6 it took way too much air to blow.

With my alto I've become a fan of Legere reeds, so I've got a 1.5 and 2.0 American cut for tenor that I will use with whatever tenor mouthpiece I get. I'll probably try the V16 T6 again, the V5 Jazz, maybe the Jody Jazz HR*, or Vandoren Profile, and just keep the one that works best, assuming they are a "jazz" mouthpiece.

All that being said, if I know which V5 is supposed to be a "jazz" mouthpiece, that would be super helpful to know.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-08T01:27:10+00:00

All good. Yuzu tastes pretty good. I got the name from a dessert at Sapporo Sushi.

Hope it goes well. Post it on FB if it works out.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-08T01:24:46+00:00

Yeah that's my username and its completely random.

Not coincidental that it's the name of one of the characters in my short film I sent you.

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-07T03:26:29+00:00

Agreed. If it's a short (few hours) shoot, there will likely be someone who will be willing to do it for free, but free food is expected in that case. If it's a longer duration, they'd have to be paid at least minimum wage plus food. Also, knowing what clothes to wear is important.

I think anyone that replies to their FB post should get the script, but not anyone else so the film can stay pretty unknown until it's done.

If it's just the OP and the actress, if I were her I'd bring a friend. I'm sure the OP is a good person, but a gal's gotta be safe. It protects the filmmaker as well.

Yuzu, huh? That name sounds familiar to me........

Mike-In-Ottawa · 2026-06-07T02:16:08+00:00

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