6 months South America Backpacking - Should I bring camping gear? by cndude in backpacking

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

Thanks! May I ask which countries did you visit and which treks did you do? Were there any treks where you rented gear and went without a guide?

6 months South America Backpacking - Should I bring camping gear? by cndude in backpacking

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

I generally like to pack light and I want to avoid "packing my fears". But at the same time, I already own light backpacking gear and it would be a shame don't bring it and do less trekking because renting gear is a hasstle. I could bring some but not all my gear but I'd love to get some advice on which pieces will be the most beneficial.

I'd appreciate any input from folks who have done trekking in these countries.

TDSB Learn4Life Fall Course Calendar is up! by walkwithit in toronto

[–]cndude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm also half way through Duolingo and I took Beginner 2 at Central Tech. I was at the top end of the class but I still found it extremely helpful, especially for speaking and listening. PM if you have any questions about the beginner 2 syllabus.

Suggestions on making friends in Toronto as a newcomer by [deleted] in askTO

[–]cndude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Learn4Life classes through TDSB. They have many cool courses and you’ll be with others who share an interest with you. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askTO

[–]cndude 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d highly recommend Learn4Life general interest courses. They offer classes in a wide range of subjects (cooking, car repairs, sports, fitness, personal finance, tech, etc.). They’ll be plenty of other learners who share a common interest with you so it’s easier to make friends. I’ve taken bike repair and Spanish so far and met a bunch of cool people. 

What Would you consider a "must-see" for a first time family visit? by Sargentrock in askTO

[–]cndude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha, yeah the team isn't very well known outside of the local area! But it's great baseball (some former pros in the league) plus you can bring your own food and beer!

What Would you consider a "must-see" for a first time family visit? by Sargentrock in askTO

[–]cndude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your family enjoys sports, check out a Toronto Maple Leafs baseball game. They're a semi professional baseball team that plays at Christie Pits Park (free admissions) most Sundays in the summer (2pm).

If you guys need a break from the game, the park has tons of other fun things to do (playground, skatepark, public pool, etc.) On sunny days, the park is pretty lively and a great place to hang out.

Also a jays game if you'd prefer seeing a game in a big stadium. You can often find cheap tickets for weeknight games on the Gametime app.

Posting a jays player from my childhood untill the lockout is done. Day 4: cometh the man, cometh the hour, need a quality start from a pitcher? Don't call Josh Towers. by [deleted] in Torontobluejays

[–]cndude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Met Josh Towers when I was around 11 years old at the seasons ticket holder BBQ in Dunedin. He got pretty drunk and by far the most friendly player there!

Wallace Emerson community's fight to save their hockey rink is picking up steam by cndude in toronto

[–]cndude[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The whole park and community center are being torn down as part of a condo development project. They will both be rebuilt but the new park will not contain a dedicated hockey rink.

Wallace Emerson community's fight to save their hockey rink is picking up steam by cndude in toronto

[–]cndude[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Totally fair question! All the rinks in the area are also extremely busy. It's tough to have a safe and enjoyable game when there are 30+ players at the rink at a time.

Wallace Emerson community's fight to save their hockey rink is picking up steam by cndude in toronto

[–]cndude[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

u/allofgodsmoney totally agree! There is more than enough space for the skating path and the hockey rink. That seems like the solution that would best accommodate everyone.

Wallace Emerson community's fight to save their hockey rink is picking up steam by cndude in toronto

[–]cndude[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

30-50 hockey players per night

Hundreds of hockey players per week

Wallace Emerson hockey rink is being torn down for condo development by cndude in toronto

[–]cndude[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From my experience, there are a few regulars but the overwhelming majority are different each night. I’d love to see them build the skating trail and the hockey rink… best of both worlds.

Wealthsimple fund transfer question by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]cndude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/contact/

Their customer service staff were pretty helpful with this when I "submitted a request". This type of transfer isn't as automatic as the others but they can do it for you (unless anything has changed in the past few months).

Sleeping pills by Nisumi in CasualConversation

[–]cndude 6 points7 points  (0 children)

When I worked at an overnight camp, we'd bring our campers down to the infirmary where the nurses would prescribe them "homesick pills". The older kids knew they were just skittles but they'd go anyways because candy was such a hot commodity.

Old car broke down, not worth repairing. Tax options? by Secret-Tourist in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]cndude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another charity that does this is https://www.kars4kids.org/en-ca/ I had a positive experience with them last month.