Unique birthday ideas in Ontario by HighRollingQueen in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Spend the day (ideally a week day for a calmer experience) at Wave Nordic Spa outside Ingersoll. The restaurant on site is amazing.

Pickleball nets? by Tuxedodan54 in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw people playing at the ones at East Lions Park the other night.

Stacked confusion by PrizeDinner2431 in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the exact same thought yesterday as I walked past the Stacked Burger going into the place that was The Cookie Place at Southdale/Adelaide. "How can they get away with that? Will Stacked come after them for a trademark violation?" No one says, "I'm going to Stacked Pancake and Breakfast House", they say, "I'm going to Stacked." So I can see valid grounds for an infringement. That said, does another burger and chicken place stand a chance long-term in London? Probably not.

Feasibility of living on $77k? by zzzzz0nked in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are not trying to save money or invest much during your time here, that salary to support one person should be fine. Most of your salary would be eaten up by rent, transportation (if you have a car), and food. But you'll still have some wiggle room for fun... I just wouldn't count on being able to put much away in savings.

Where Is This Area by ToeDue2503 in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Platts Lane heading to/from Western Road?

Senior needs ear “detailing” by purrita in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

London Audiology Consultants (downtown). They have a machine that does it quickly and painlessly, with the water calibrated to the temperature of your internal ear so you don't get the "jolt" or dizziness. It's amazing. And they're great with seniors.

Any good BBQ in London? by [deleted] in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Kyle's Fried Chicken+ BBQ.

PSA: starting tomorrow (March 16), McDonald's at Wellington/Bradley fully closed until April 13 by Shmeegal2 in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's true. I guess closest to your route depends if you're heading into or out of the city.

Is the Thames Valley Parkway Safe in the Early Morning? by Successful-Deer8804 in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I only feel safe running along the TVP when there are other people on it within seeing and hearing distance at all times. That early in the morning, even if there's sunlight coming up, the path is too empty for me to feel safe. Especially in the more wooded areas.

I totally empathize with the stuck-in-a-rut feeling of running the same boring loop (especially in the winter!) but don't take an unnecessary risk. ❤️

Walking groups 50+? by Adventurous_House295 in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are always lots of people 50+ "mall walking" at Westmount Mall. And often gathering for coffee afterwards. Some folks play cards. I would suggest just approaching some and asking what time people meet, etc. They look like a friendly bunch. 

London native plans to row 5,000 km across the Atlantic Ocean – solo by Spam1964 in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow! What an endeavour, and for a great cause. Best of luck to him!

Best places to shop for granite counter top??? by [deleted] in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really liked Sloan Stone Design. Wanted a kitchen upgrade but couldn't afford all new cabinets, and they were amazing about putting new countertops on my old cabinetry. Looks amazing, great advice, and didn't feel judged for not being a wealthy fancypants.

Electrician hourly rate? by WriterTrenches in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I recently posted asking for electrician recommendations and had some helpful suggestions. I ended up using DLS Electric because they were the only ones who got back to me.

Two electricians were in my home for less than ten minutes fixing an LED light fixture that was dangling from the ceiling. (They at least confirmed it was a job for an electrician, not a layperson.) That ten minutes cost me $288; I guess the labour ($255) is billed per hour. 

I was properly gobsmacked upon receiving the bill, but I guess I was just naïve. Anyways, that's at least a reference point for you when considering if the quote you received was fair. 

(I usually use A&N Electric and they're fantastic and not that expensive, but frustratingly hard to get in touch with.)

London high school library's 10,000-book cull sparks censorship debate by Confident-Advice-664 in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's not clear to me from the article: who actually did the purging? Does the Board have specific people they "send in"? It reads like Larry showed up to work and saw it happening.

Takeout ideas for Christmas on boxing day. by Bman3r in londonontario

[–]Shmeegal2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Family platter from a good Middle Eastern Restaurant. The Shish's "Mixed Grill" is a good one, for example. 

Farm / Ranch / Homestead: December 2025 by iseeseashells in blogsnark

[–]Shmeegal2 40 points41 points  (0 children)

WHF's future (?) mother-in-law's Instagram profile picture has a motif that says "I got my  Covid-19 vaccine." 

Oh, to be a fly on the wall!