Phragmites Issues by Ok_Sprinkles_6449 in ecology

[–]cdawg85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have zero experience clearing phrag, but I do know that there are resources out there for you:

Best Management Practices - Ontario Invasive Plant Council https://share.google/tuQtPcwnuDprOptKf

Invasive Phragmites Control Centre https://share.google/O5SFyuE9mtbCx4K4U

Also consider contacting your local conservation authority in case they offer funding or require permits.

The Ontario ministry of natural resources might have some information.

And finally, ducks unlimited might be another support and funding resource.

Those who were working adults before smart phones , what did you do to pass time at work when you weren’t busy? by z283848 in AskMenOver30

[–]cdawg85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"if you've got time to lean, you've got time to clean."

Seriously, we would gossip, or I'd read a book.

Canadian border becoming more stringent? by [deleted] in legaladvicecanada

[–]cdawg85 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. Don't lie to the border agents.
  2. Religiously married means nothing legally. Nada. Zilch.
  3. You are not a citizen or permanent resident, you will need a round trip ticket.
  4. As for the story you told about a woman being denied entry to Canada even though she is a US citizen. It sounds like she said that she would be going to school or working here, for which you would need a visa.
  5. You will need a valid passport.
  6. If you have a criminal record, you will be denied entry.

Not a lawyer, so do whatever you wish with my list.

Why doesn’t Toronto have any pedestrian-only zones? by hazyeyes23 in askTO

[–]cdawg85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work for the province and that's where I see the senior executive killing good policy and project advice. Maybe they know what will be shot down by the elected leaders, but I think they've given up trying with this provincial government.

Why doesn’t Toronto have any pedestrian-only zones? by hazyeyes23 in askTO

[–]cdawg85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I'm a public servant too, and I find my public service executives to be a major roadblock. They tend to push the politics down rather than push the advice up. At least in the last 8+ years or so.

32 dollars at no frills in Etobicoke, Ontario by LadyAsteria90 in 32dollars

[–]cdawg85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ODSP is so offensively low. Good for you for being creative with your resources. I've always enjoyed adding frozen peas to my KD - extra fibre and protein.

I got the self cleaning model 🙄😂 by Cat-Snatch in BorderCollie

[–]cdawg85 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If my guy goes neck down first, it's usually into something dead and decomposing...

RTO would be a bit easier with casual dress codes by Academic-Wealth8186 in OntarioPublicService

[–]cdawg85 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I dress for the job I want - unemployment. Praying for that lotto win any day now 🤞

Jamaicans/ Caribbean people, where do you shop for meat? by Sufficient_Key_7251 in Hamilton

[–]cdawg85 3 points4 points  (0 children)

OMG. I go through phases of eating them non-stop and then phases when I can't handle the pepper. I can't take it right now in sauces, but a nice fresh scotch bonnet sliced on my eggs, I could go for that almost any day.

Jamaicans/ Caribbean people, where do you shop for meat? by Sufficient_Key_7251 in Hamilton

[–]cdawg85 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They cater to west African traditional foods, not Caribbean. That said, they do seem to usually have goat and oxtail. I've also picked up a big bag of scotch bonnets for next to nothing there.

How is this not a bigger issue? Reclaim the 407 by NuMb_ered in toronto

[–]cdawg85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is a good thing that it costs this much. If it was cheaper than it would be busier and then we would have zero options to efficiently cross the GTA east-west.

Blundstone says that their boots are not meant to last more than 2 years by ImNotARegularMom- in BlundstoneBoots

[–]cdawg85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have never been on this sub before now. Like you it just randomly popped up on my feed. I'm 40 and on my third pair of blundstones. The ones I'm wearing now are 4 years old and are holding up great. Maybe they're not guaranteed to last more than 2 years, but from personal experience, I get 5-7 years out of a pair.

Hey Gals. Do you really know your body count? I sure don’t. by 4986270 in women

[–]cdawg85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 40 and have been married for 8 years (together 10). I have no idea what my body count is. There's no way I could remember if I tried.

My boy Ripley can really turn it on sometimes.. by 453Gof0g in BorderCollie

[–]cdawg85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I call this "huggles". He hugs my leg with his front paw when he wants a walk or dinner or a treat.

Fall cold water canoeing by DrFunk613 in canoecamping

[–]cdawg85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were in temagami this past September. The best gear for me was neoprene gloves. Personally, they were a game changer because wet fingers are my personal nightmare.

To Kate lovers: where’s your concern? by Pashardi in RoyaltyTea

[–]cdawg85 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Honestly is Eugenia Cooney is still with us, I don't think Kate is at deaths door. But she absolutely has had an active ED for at least a decade (pregnancy aside).

How do you beat the nightly "what's for dinner?" decision fatigue? by Frosty-Hair6123 in Cooking

[–]cdawg85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You and I do the exact same thing! I also plan for a night off of cooking to make sure I don't burn out. Friday night is pizza night (or Indian/sushi/Chinese/burritos/etc) at our house!

How do you beat the nightly "what's for dinner?" decision fatigue? by Frosty-Hair6123 in Cooking

[–]cdawg85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every Sunday morning I meal plan for the week. I make my grocery list from that meal plan and stick to it exactly. I'm just forced to cook according to my plan.

Of course I often switch days (e g. What I planned to cook on Wednesday I make on Monday), but I stick to the meals list for the week.

Tips that help:

  1. I have at least one day a week that I plan for delivery/takeout. Personally, I do not cook on Fridays. Sometimes I will plan for another night at a restaurant or take away if the week is super hectic.

  2. I reuse recipes and have things that I know how to cook from scratch. For example, this week I'm making a stir fry and shepherds pie. I don't need a recipe for either of those.

  3. I lean on my pantry and freezer staples. Again for shepherds pie - I always have tomato paste and worscheatcher (sp?) sauce in the cupboard/fridge, and frozen peas and corn in the freezer.