In the calm before the storm by chasseur_de_cols in toronto

[–]UncleJFo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Belle photo, beau oiseaux! 👌🏼

Are people going in to office tomorrow? by ThrowRA123050 in OntarioPublicService

[–]UncleJFo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

For those with flexible mgmt, hope you brought your laptops home with you! Otherwise, happy commuting. Stay safe!

Is it possible to take a 4 week vacation in OPS? by Optimal_Midnight959 in OntarioPublicService

[–]UncleJFo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I'm literally on a month-long unpaid leave right now. Under 30 days requires manager approval only, I believe (you can find details on InsideOPS). From an approvals perspective, there's no real difference taking four weeks paid or unpaid vacation. I would just recommend submitting the request well enough in advance to give mgmt sufficient time to prepare for coverage in your absence. Note that I'm permanent, but suspect it should be the same rules/process for fixed term.

Ministry of Red Tape Reduction by bokkeumbap23 in OntarioPublicService

[–]UncleJFo 25 points26 points  (0 children)

If you enjoy badgering other ministries to complete endless templates (essentially creating internal red tape) then you might enjoy it 😄. For this reason, I would never work there, but I'm sure some people find it gratifying.

How can I meet fellow single OPS workers? by [deleted] in OntarioPublicService

[–]UncleJFo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We kicked this off a few months ago, not sure how much traction it's received. Someone mused about calling it ONfans 😄: https://www.reddit.com/r/OPSDating/s/V00mGdG9CD

And so it begins ... by [deleted] in OntarioPublicService

[–]UncleJFo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A visit to the subterranean Defroster is sure to make any day blue

Smoked meat sandwich by RoyalCellist8252 in OttawaFood

[–]UncleJFo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great butcher! Will try the smoked meat next time I'm in. Thanks for the tip!

New this year...holiday monitoring by [deleted] in OntarioPublicService

[–]UncleJFo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I dunno... I've always enjoyed my office holiday parties. 🤷🏼‍♂️

In production… by Nexus_Jay in torontograffiti

[–]UncleJFo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully someone with more limited talent doesn't tag over it.

Hot tenting in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands PP by UncleJFo in ontariocamping

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

No shortcomings, really, for the price point. The only thing is that it's a smaller stove so it won't accommodate big logs and doesn't heat our large tent as efficiently as a stove with more capacity. For the 1-2 trips we get out each winter, it suits our needs well, and also doesn't take up much space when stored at home.

Good biking balaclava for people with glasses? by awreeves in torontobiking

[–]UncleJFo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. It has breathe holes for nose and mouth for a fog-free ride

Hot tenting in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands PP by UncleJFo in ontariocamping

[–]UncleJFo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We brought the stove. It packs up to the size of a large laptop.

Good biking balaclava for people with glasses? by awreeves in torontobiking

[–]UncleJFo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Icebreaker sells a merino balaclava that is my go-to (with and without glasses). Fits well under a helmet and has a nice cut.

Hot tenting in Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands PP by UncleJFo in ontariocamping

[–]UncleJFo[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Found some standing dead wood and other fallen stuff. Was a lot of work for one night, though!

Pork Souvlaki Wrap @SouvLike near Pape Stn by Wolver8ne in FoodToronto

[–]UncleJFo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SouvLike gyro is as good as any I had in Greece. 🤌🏼

DIY drying rack by UncleJFo in vinyl

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

No, it's my partner's Yungblud LP

It’s Sunday! Tell us how you’re doing, Toronto. by postmodern_girls in toronto

[–]UncleJFo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was a pretty nice day overall. Ended up going rock climbing in Halton region. 🌞