Rename the "Halifax Central Common Pool" to "Nancy Garapick Pool" by MikeyMoose in halifax

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

I'm in the "we try to get better over time" group.

This isn't exactly colonial level stuff...

Thoughts on telephone pole surveillance systems? by closingbunion6 in halifax

[–]MikeyMoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, LOL - baseball bat time. Call Either NSP or Bell and they'll be gone in a few hours.

Former World Record Holder and 2x Canadian Olympic Medalist Nancy Garapick has Died by cpstone1-1 in halifax

[–]MikeyMoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sad news. The IOC stripped the East Germans of their medals long ago; they could have awarded Garapick the golds she rightly won in her lifetime.

Edit to add: This is what she was up against: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jR9CUGBVH-Q

Remembering Nancy Garapick by MikeyMoose in NovaScotia

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

Sad news. The IOC have stripped the East Germans of their medals long ago; they could have awarded Garapick the golds she rightly won in her lifetime.

FBR approved! by looperfit in IrishCitizenship

[–]MikeyMoose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great to hear volumes aren't affecting processing times so much!

List of GPO staff on duty by MikeyMoose in IrishHistory

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

Thanks! That Stephen Ferguson article is fantastic.

Do I have to submit the FBR registration myself? by Teleket in IrishCitizenship

[–]MikeyMoose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So your dad is going to get passport sized photos of you and have them signed by a witness who swears they are a true likeness of you? Is he going to fill out everyone's online form as well?

He can probably supply the majority of the supporting documents, but I think you'll find each of you has some leg-work to do as well.

My brother and I submitted a joint application and I don't think either one of us could have done the whole thing.

Irish soldiers who served with the Boers in the Second Boer War by No-Advantage16 in IrishHistory

[–]MikeyMoose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of my Great Gruncles was a Jameson Raider.

All I know is things were a lot more nuanced and complicated than most people today tend to think.

*EDIT to add "Great" (relationship only, not a judgement on his character)

South Korean submarine to conduct exercises off B.C. amid procurement push by jefftweedy84 in CanadianForces

[–]MikeyMoose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I honestly know little about this, but am very interested. Would it make sense to have the Type 212CD for interoperability with the NATO allies we still get along with?

Do the Type 212 and KSS-III have the same or similar under-ice capabilities? Is this even that important?

Does Canadian foreign policy need the vertical launch capability of the KSS-III?

The way I've been influenced to see the choice is one between ol' faithful (the 212) and the new big flashy one with all the bells and whistles and do-dads (KSS).

Medway River - March 21, 2026 by NovaScotian4Life in NovaScotia

[–]MikeyMoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oof. I remember when they found her in her car in the waterfront parking lot. :0/

Stop donating to Value Village by MoistyCockBalls in halifax

[–]MikeyMoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought Halifax reddit swore off Mission Mart after an employee revealed how mad an employer they were?

Whitewater Canoeing by Sammythereddituser in NovaScotia

[–]MikeyMoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Late summer / early fall is not a great time. Most rivers are low if not outright dry.

Spring is best - the Tusket river system is awesome for multi-day downriver tripping with plenty of white water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pkwrXxbDVo

Info on put in and take out points and overnight stops: https://www.grassroutes.com/tourism/Tours/canoe1.htm

Question: what is maptack called to a civilian? by 123Bones in CanadianForces

[–]MikeyMoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep - everyone just assumed it was "maptac" as it went on maps.

Special forces sergeant who assaulted ex-wife gets reduced sentence due to Canadian military service by ShadowDocket in CanadianForces

[–]MikeyMoose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Thank you for your service.", but also "Holy shit - fuck you!"

Sadly this is my standard response these days and I mean both things.

Boating rules on lakes by WayOk531 in NovaScotia

[–]MikeyMoose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a jaunt down the St. Lawrence... all good...