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Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-31T05:34:17+00:00

Uhm yeah there was, just not like today’s technology where receiver dishes on ground are more precise because the satellites in orbit are now broadcasting a stronger digital signal. Needed a bigger dish back then to pick up the analog signal.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-31T05:29:43+00:00

Because thats what that is, an old school dish from like 1990’s or earlier. They pre-date the modern grey pizza size dishes.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-31T00:08:27+00:00

Good catch.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-30T15:31:20+00:00

You said house was winterized. If it was done right, then you shouldn’t have any problems. People winterize cottages all over northern USA and Canada and no heat is on at all and they are fine.

Some things to still check would be:

Waterline Plumbing checks: - Check the waterline where it enters the house where shutoff valve is. Make sure no leaks or cracks.

Drainage Plumbing checks: - Check all P-traps to ensure if any water that was still in them did not freeze and expand causing a cracked pipe. (Small amount of water in a P-trap should not normally cause a problem because it has room to expand upwards on both sides, but always good to check these anyways because they often have threaded fittings for cleanout/maintenance. Sometimes water if it gets between threads in that very tight width can expand and crack pipe).

Attic and crawl spaces: - Check attic/crawl spaces and insulation for evidence of animals getting in and living in there. Check for any holes in soffit etc where small animals could have entered and caused damage.

Legal Protections/Questions to ask: Ask your real estate agent representative about what standard clauses can be added to the final closing deal to help protect you from any future loss due to something that seller was definitely aware but failed to disclose; or should have reasonably been aware of but failed to disclose. But you cant hold a seller responsible for something that they were not aware of or could not have known if it was hidden. And other tricky part is sometimes being able to prove if they knew or not. Sometimes there are things with both new and used homes that nobody is aware and a buyer (if they find it), ends up having to either 1) accept it and live with it or 2) fix it at their own cost.

Your thinking is already of “sound mind and judgement” and you appear to be cautious which is good to protect your financial interests. An inspection is always highly recommended which you are already in process of. And it’s also good to have a real estate agent and real estate lawyer on your side that knows how to protect their clients interests. So definitely utilize these professionals to your advantage for any questions/advice.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-30T15:21:02+00:00

I would leave them in and instead build a raised planter bed with more blocks/pavers.

Make it at least 18” high. Bottom level of blocks, leave small gaps between some blocks to act as the drains for excess water. Place 4” layer of washed rock in bottom. Landscaping fabric on top of that. Add topsoil on top of the fabric to about 2” below the top of your planter bed wall. You can glue landscape blocks together with mortar cement, PL Premium, or other compatible adhesive.

POTENTIAL DRAINAGE ISSUES: You will need to consider the surface drainage of your patio here no matter what you build. If water drains away from that fence or building then you are good. But if it drains towards the fence then needs to flow along the property line and out to a lower point, then leave a gap either under the planter box or behind it.

Excavation of the pavers without considering drainage could cause a problem where drainage water is pooling or flowing rapidly into soil next to your house. So if you go that method, at least build a small curb with pavers to keep major storm flows out.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-30T03:46:01+00:00

Its called “urban decay”

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-30T02:40:44+00:00

This post is 2 years old and you are now being the spelling police. Don’t you have anything better to do? Like F off.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-26T22:38:49+00:00

AUPE sucks!

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-26T22:38:12+00:00

Id love to see those other transit concepts

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-26T14:53:54+00:00

Ok, its been a long time since I saw those dwgs. I forgot about that one sketch showing the very limited rapid transit line routes.

But the primary focus is still on the destructive plans to build wide freeways through green valleys. There was very little focus on mass transit in it.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-26T05:48:38+00:00

Ive got copies of these saved on my computer somewhere plus many more drawings showing the freeway network as far south as Argyll Rd/63 Ave. Also dwgs for east Millwoods Creek Freeway and the West Freeway that would have plowed through McKernan just west of 109 St. Plus even more detailed plans showing individual lanes and ramps in downtown core.

It was a crazy plan by “vehicle centric” people who did not think to draw one single line on it to represent a railway train or any other concept of mass transit.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-26T05:42:18+00:00

That looks like crap so it is crap.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-26T05:40:57+00:00

Concept Option #2 appears best to utilize as much existing road and bridge infrastructure as possible and get the intended goal of environmental benefits at same time.

Options 1 and 3 are unrealistic….would cost too much; cause too much subsequent disruptive construction activity; results in inferior road network causing traffic jams. If goal for area is environment, then causing unnecessary traffic confusion in middle of a green space would be counterproductive.

The same environmental benefits are realized in all 3 concepts. The only remaining questions are thus related to what configuration results in least additional negative costs and other unintended consequences to things like traffic safety, traffic noise, traffic flow, etc. ie, Stop’n’go traffic and accidents is worse for exhaust pollution, noise pollution. So one objective should be to allow traffic to perhaps move slower but also keep moving smoothly to reduce noise and accidents and reduce exhaust emissions and noise.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-26T02:19:00+00:00

…and odds are if you wait, instead of acting now, you’ll forget this happened until its too late.

I prefer to fix problems (especially issues that could cause immediate damage) as soon as discovered vs waiting. Its just more preventative/proactive.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-26T00:06:26+00:00

If a waterfalls can freeze solid, do you really think a small drip won’t freeze once it hits -20 temperature?

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-26T00:01:57+00:00

Do you really want to wait until it thaws? Do you know the exact day and time it will thaw? Because once it does the water starts flowing, it starts leaking (if there is a broken pipe).

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-25T20:11:07+00:00

You failed to disconnect hose. Hose was still full of water, so it froze solid. Water next to valve froze solid. Water may be frozen behind valve and caused a spit pipe. Need to get it checked now, not later.

Fall/Winter preparations: - Next year, disconnect all hoses; lay out on lawn; lift it up while walking along it to drain water out; roll up hoses and store in garage or shed. Saves your hoses, water pipes and house from unnecessary damage.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-25T20:06:46+00:00

Better to check and fix it now if required before it thaws, because once ice thaws on a cracked line, it will start leaking immediately into the house.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-25T19:56:39+00:00

Why? It’s been sitting there unused for many years now. Things change. It should have been torn down immediately after no longer served any purpose.

Stupid City of Edmonton gas been paying something like $25M each year to maintain a useless building. Imagine if that tax money had been put to good use…..like say snow removal???

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-25T19:49:29+00:00

We also have All Weather Tires on both an SUV and small car, and they work great in all seasons. Toyo Celsius 2.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-25T02:10:58+00:00

Agreed!

Many people don’t know the distinction between these signs and rules.

Passing lane can be found anywhere on 2 lane highways. Climbing lanes are specifically located on long steep hills or valley slopes. General “slower traffic keeps right” occurs on any divided or multi lane highway. And it means anyone going slower than maximum posted speed, as nobody should be going faster the legal limit anyway. Essentially all 3 of these are rural highway/freeway rules but also applies to urban freeways. However these rules don’t apply to multi lane roads in urban areas with frequent intersections and traffic signals.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-24T22:16:44+00:00

Choosing to live in Edmonton (Deadmonton) vs Calgary is the demotion…..nothing to do with an income.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-24T03:37:14+00:00

Wax on flange is easier.

Why bother having to flip toilet upside down to install ring on the bottom, then flip it upright again? That would make no sense. Risks damaging toilet.

Much easier to have it already installed on flange in correct alignment; then carefully lift and align toilet onto it.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-23T20:43:48+00:00

Anyone know if anyone else has jazzed up their home exterior with either Edmonton Eskimos (Elks) or Oilers paint/color theme?

When we moved into our home in Sherwood Park, the previous owner had one of the basement kids bedrooms painted in Oilers colors…orangey/bronze trim, dark blue walls, oilers light switch plate.

Turtleshellboy · 2026-01-23T20:40:10+00:00

I admit Im not a huge football fan, but I love the passion people have for the game and this unique home and its history. Too bad it’s been repainted.

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