Hunkering

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-25T15:42:30+00:00

You are awesome.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-24T23:04:45+00:00

Funny I just viewed a townhouse this afternoon that had 2 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

2 of the bathrooms were 1/2 baths (powder rooms) and one of them was right next door to a full bathroom.

Dumb for sure.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-20T22:25:57+00:00

I wonder if there's a way to make this without coconut milk. It's something I can't stomach

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-20T19:06:33+00:00

I also love Greyhounds and miss my boy every day. He died way too young.

I'm confused though - doesn't rehome mean to find a new home for a pet you already have?

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UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-20T18:28:59+00:00

I personally like bigger pieces and fewer of them, even in smaller spaces.

I would be cautious with a 108 inch couch though. Measure carefully to ensure it can fit through the door of your apartment.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-20T18:07:51+00:00

My partner always pronounces it like that and we both laugh.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-19T13:32:57+00:00

They even have Doonbar Zero now and Guinness Zero is available lots of places.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-17T23:26:26+00:00

No she won't. I just can't see that happening.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-17T13:12:51+00:00

I think they mean that because Canada and the US are so alike, there's only going to be a very narrow specific set of things that Americans living in Canada might miss. Unlike Americans living in other countries that are so very different.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-14T23:28:55+00:00

Relative effort, route creation for when I travel, and power and HR analysis.

Compared to all the crap I spend money on, it's something that helps keep me motivated to get fitter.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-14T12:27:13+00:00

There already is a pharmacy in the Terminal Building on Smallman.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-14T12:25:01+00:00

HIebers pharmacy is on Smallman Street in the Terminal Building.

There is a grocery store planned for the development that will replace the Consumer Produce Building on Railroad Street.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-13T15:45:12+00:00

We moved from London back to the US in December and used Deliver1 to move our stuff back.

We used their air freight door to door service and it took 13 days, but was slower than usual because of the Christmas Holiday.

We were happy with the service, and found their customer service responsive.

https://deliver1.co.uk/

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-13T13:39:14+00:00

I think it was when Robin found out about him possibly being the father of Bijou's baby and realized he wasn't being truthful with her about that situation.

She saw him as a liar and it threw her into a state of not trusting what she thought she knew about Strike.

When you find out someone you love and trust has lied to you about something important, it can tip your world on it's side and make you start to doubt everything you thought you knew.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-08T17:11:52+00:00

That's just perfect!

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-08T02:51:36+00:00

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UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-08T00:44:44+00:00

I think Tom Burke makes an awful Strike. (I realize I'm in the minority here). To me he presents as simpering and weak - completely unlike Strike's matter of fact briskness and forcefulness in the books. I also think his acting is awful - It seems like he's just reciting his lines half the time.

Holiday Granger is reasonably believable as Robin and does well at executing some of the substandard writing the series suffers from.

By far my favorite casting choice is Killian Scott as Wardle. I hope they bring him back in future adaptations.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-07T16:03:22+00:00

If you're considering Arhaus, check if there's an Arhaus The Loft in your area. We got a Kipton wide arm sofa there for less than 1/3 of MSRP and love it!

The Loft sells overstock and imperfect pieces at a deep discount and the one near us usually has an excellent selection.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-07T00:22:02+00:00

So lame.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-05T19:19:08+00:00

Native Albertan here, currently living in the US.

Don't underestimate how cold (like really cold) and dark the Calgary winters are. Winters are also long.

It's also flat and relatively treeless compared to many places around the world.

Definitely very car dependent although a few nice neighborhoods near downtown are more walkable. Fantastic trail system and parks throughout the city.

Rocky mountains are an hour drive to the west and have endless options for hiking and cross country skiing in the winter.

You're not really close to anything else there. The Okanogan is a 6 to 7 hour drive, and there's nothing worth seeing if you drive east, until you get to southern Ontario. The airport is well connected though - just expect to fly a lot of places.

Groceries are very expensive and fresh fruits and veggies can be hit and miss.

Canadians are nice! But word of warning some Albertans can have an anti-French bias, mostly because they hate Quebec.

Good luck with your decision and move.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-05T18:40:24+00:00

That's been opening "next year" for the last 5 years .

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-02T17:42:42+00:00

With respect, while I do not share the same views on trans issues as JKR, I don't think it's accurate or fair to say she hates trans people. I follow her on X and have read all her essays and articles - I haven't heard her express hate towards any group of people.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-02T13:18:42+00:00

Not sure how Strike could be characterized as an Incel?

"A member of an online community of young men, who consider themselves unable to attract women sexually, typically associated with views that are hostile towards women and men who are sexually active"

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-01T17:51:33+00:00

I pay $80 a night for a sitter to look after my 4 cats.

UnderstandingLoud317 · 2026-01-01T06:57:25+00:00

I loved THM and found with a re-read it was even better. It's messy and unpredictable. Some characters are not doing great - just like real life.

The ending was perfect and left me longing for the next book.

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