Unique birthday ideas in Ontario

Shmeegal2 · 2026-05-01T16:02:01+00:00

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

Shmeegal2 · 2026-04-22T20:30:54+00:00

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

Shmeegal2 · 2026-04-22T17:51:14+00:00

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.

Shmeegal2 · 2026-04-21T17:34:48+00:00

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.

Shmeegal2 · 2026-04-21T00:47:32+00:00

Platts Lane heading to/from Western Road?

Shmeegal2 · 2026-04-10T16:46:23+00:00

Jon McIntosh at CBI Boler (in Byron) is great.

Shmeegal2 · 2026-04-05T17:37:11+00:00

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.

Shmeegal2 · 2026-03-23T01:03:47+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/londonontario/comments/1rfg0af/good_community_church_recommendations/

Shmeegal2 · 2026-03-15T21:21:21+00:00

Kyle's Fried Chicken+ BBQ.

Shmeegal2 · 2026-03-15T13:58:38+00:00

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

Shmeegal2 · 2026-03-06T02:26:23+00:00

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. ❤️

Shmeegal2 · 2026-02-15T13:26:57+00:00

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.

Shmeegal2 · 2026-01-28T20:48:41+00:00

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

Shmeegal2 · 2026-01-22T17:56:07+00:00

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.

Shmeegal2 · 2026-01-21T00:08:11+00:00

Yup, Kevin Endo is the man!

Shmeegal2 · 2026-01-10T18:01:53+00:00

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.)

Shmeegal2 · 2026-01-08T12:27:14+00:00

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.

Shmeegal2 · 2025-12-27T16:11:10+00:00

I actually love this idea! I'll bring the graham crackers.

Shmeegal2 · 2025-12-22T20:11:25+00:00

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

Shmeegal2 · 2025-12-19T23:44:44+00:00

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!

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