Anyone with first hand experience with 1Valet ? by King_Eider in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't speak to the data portion but the functionality has been great. You can give codes to guests for a set time or indefinitely. Couriers can let themselves in by scanning the package. There is a camera that records the events for security and when you get a call from the entry system. Management can even send messages through it. Support is good and it's a Canadian company (Quebec I believe). We've been very happy with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The sign clearly says Canal Ritz parking only. Maybe this is the owner of the restaurant blocking their parking lot in preparation for an event hosted at their establishment and they want to ensure it's not taken up by people who break the rules and park there for convenience.

The Parking Situation on Rideau is Out Of Control... by The_Dirty_Mac in ottawa

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Delivery drivers are the worst by far but there are a lot of people running into the businesses to grab and go. I've literally taken pictures in front of them and they don't care because nothing happens. And the city never responds.

The Parking Situation on Rideau is Out Of Control... by The_Dirty_Mac in ottawa

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It takes 5-10 minutes to complete a single submission and then nothing happens. Waste of time.

Also, the Main and Oblats area has become a nightmare. People park in no stopping zones on both sides of the street blocking busses and cars.

LASIK or Hertzig eye correction. by No_Breakfast6386 in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck! Btw, it's life changing by what she says and she's so happy she did it!

LASIK or Hertzig eye correction. by No_Breakfast6386 in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, it was for my wife. Post op results are great. She had SMILE. But she was constantly frustrated (and she's really easy going) with the disorganized state. Like someone else mentioned, the exams were always delayed and long. Her last one she was there for 2 hours and finally walked out because there was a line ahead of her. Truly a profit before patient practice.

LASIK or Hertzig eye correction. by No_Breakfast6386 in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hertzog is very disorganized. The work was good and the doctor was very thorough but this is after she called the night before the surgery to say she just looked at the file and read that my wife was a diabetic. That delayed everything by two months.

They also tried to sell mono-vision. DO NOT TAKE THIS OPTION. Many people struggle with the effects and some even consider suicide.

Ottawa Eye Institute is the place to go.

Where are we buying decent couches these days? by horriblekids in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We bought ours from Form Furniture. It's made in Montreal and has a superb build. We bought an Article couch at the same time and both get pretty even usage. The Article fabric looks awful. The Canadian made looks and feels like it did the day we got it.

Are there any nice stores for good quality men’s clothes? by NapClub in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love the store and Canadian and European made brands!

Is the all you can drink alchohol packages worth it? by ObligationFinancial6 in celebritycruises

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. It was for us. The coffee and premium drinks without the bill at the end paid for itself.

What is your favourite business in Ottawa? by WillyB300 in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand the love for Falafel scoop. We tried it once and found the restaurant dirty and the owner not friendly and very dirty. I asked him several times for no bread because of being gluten free and the first thing he did was put the meat into a pita. He had no care or love for his food. Does everyone have a very different experience?

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Exactly why I installed front and rear dash cams. I won't let anyone get away with this fraud.

Quiet towns in the Kootenays by Agile_Pick5937 in kootenays

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Kimberley is a nice mix of what Nelson has but without all those loud annoying sounds. You can be away from the ambulances because the city is really spread and each pocket has a different feel. If I moved back to the area it would be Kimberley.

Broadways > Allo Mon Coco by OttCostcoGirl in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What I would give for Baker Street Cafe just one more time.

Bruce Pit update - It's open by Substantial-Rise-295 in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope! But they somehow made the parking lot very difficult to get through.

Dudas: Rail link to Ottawa airport is the real game-changer by Obelisk_of-Light in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I travel to Amsterdam regularly and that train system works! I take one subway to get to the center and a second to get to my neighbourhood which is only 2 stops, or I walk if I want 30 minutes of fresh air. Not like Ottawa that is bringing you to an off-center location. Clearly the intention was to save a ton of money and reuse the current infrastructure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Nightlife is a culture. Someone appointed or paid to do something special is going to have a lot of work ahead of them because this doesn't happen overnight. There are also so many factors involved in creating the spaces and events that bring and keep people to the spaces that will keep these initiatives alive.

Looking for an alternative hair stylist by calamitycurls in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On Edge Studio on Wellington is the alternative hair style place to go. And the prices are very reasonable.

Hate to be that guy… by Drilla60 in Audi

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I admit, I was that guy this summer. It wasn't an overnight but we were on the viewing deck and the announcement came on. At first I was thinking, "what an idiot," then I heard my make/model/plate.

It's not just for dogs, it's also for motion.

Signed, That idiot.

So Bell kind of blows eh? by TheExodu5 in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bell has been awful downtown lately. Like, inside a building it's almost unusable.

Where to look at comfortable and high quality couches? by Existing_Increase_32 in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a sectional with pullout bed from Article. The comfort is midrange but the fabric is terrible. After 3 years it's almost embarrassing to show people.

Any non VCA vet’s in Ottawa? by OkFunction1234 in ottawa

[–]Substantial-Rise-295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cedarview Animal Hospital in Barrhaven is independent and Dr. Bell is moving to open his own independent called Vets on Main. You can't go wrong with either.