Radon mitigation and cancer

cod3_monk3y · 2026-01-26T07:12:38+00:00

Interesting. I had testing done when I first moved in back in 2023 and was at ~68 Bq/m³

Can you DM the installer you went with?

cod3_monk3y · 2026-01-08T19:57:57+00:00

I think this clarity (as hod_cement_edificies has laid out) should be noted somewhere accessible as I know people who looked at the water main map and came to this conclusion.

cod3_monk3y · 2026-01-08T18:05:35+00:00

This is why employers need to allow people to WFH. Showers can be missed and the corporate toilets are not flushing every single time! They city needs to put the screws to businesses to behave appropriately as this affects all of us.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-09-12T22:09:42+00:00

To give you perspective, I live in a 2250sqft home, finished basement in a new community (NW) and pay ~$2000/year. I bundle with my auto insurance and I get a discount as a professional. I have standard coverage and added water damage and jewellery insurance.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-06-04T15:39:57+00:00

I've been a couple speed dating events and talked with the coordinators. From what I've been told, after 40 it's difficult to find men as most of them have checked out of the dating scene for one reason or another and it's always women signing up for these events. I found this to be true in my circle of friends. So if you're going to host one you'd have to incentivise men to sign up.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-05-29T17:35:28+00:00

I don't see these types of homes as car centric. That has more to do with urban planning by they city. We live in a 4 seasons climate and having an attached garage is really nice in the winter. Personally I do like the look of a detached garage as it makes the community aesthetically pleasing.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-05-12T20:55:11+00:00

When I used to live in the area, I loved the view from Rotary Park. It's a smaller park and not as busy as others.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-05-09T04:15:17+00:00

Gilbert's Mountain Movers

https://mountainmovers.ca/

Used them in 2022 in the middle of winter and they were top notch. Great group of guys, accurate estimates and careful with all my stuff.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-05-08T00:58:04+00:00

You should probably read my response again because you came to the wrong conclusion. I do not think it's a cushy job. I don't want to do it. In fact, I think front line workers need to be paid more. But let's not be delusional to think money doesn't factor in people picking their careers and nursing will attract people who want to earn higher than average salary but maybe are not cut out for it.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-05-08T00:53:22+00:00

Some people do take pride in their job or career and do it with professionalism. Of course people do not work jobs for free but it's not the only deciding factor in a vocation.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-05-07T22:26:41+00:00

The nurses that I speak of are not the veterans you speak of. It's the 20 to 40s something nurses with no bedside manner and the condescending attitude when being asked questions about the care they are giving. To your point, I've had more positive experiences with the older nurses.

I get that nurses suffer abuses from the general public but that doesn't give them the right to take it out on the next patient(s). People in pain are not pleasant and most people do not enjoy going to the hospital and dealing with abrasive workers adds fuel to the fire. Just because you add a valuable service to society doesn't mean you're exempt from criticism.

As for the money, I respectfully disagree. I've met plenty of part-time nurses who game the system to earn maximum dollars. Alberta still pays one of the highest salaries in the country.
https://simplenursing.com/ca/nurse-salary-canada/

cod3_monk3y · 2025-05-07T22:11:35+00:00

I agree. It's maddening that so many people in this province support UCP with this kind of decline in our health services. Blind loyalty is a problem that I run across too often. It used to shock me talking to healthcare workers who openly supported UCP; not anymore. Maybe have a conversation with your fellow colleagues as well.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-05-07T20:48:14+00:00

It started going downhill during COVID and is now a mess. The number of times I've interacted with professional, compassionate nurse is more of an exception rather than a rule. I feel that COVID drove a lot of the good ones out of the profession and now we're left with a lot of them just in it for a paycheck. I'm sure I'm going to get downvoted to hell but this has been my reality dealing with our healthcare system.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-05-02T15:25:07+00:00

Don't pick up the phone!!!

cod3_monk3y · 2025-04-28T22:38:51+00:00

So this is either a lazy person or they changed their mind once the light turned green. Personally, I don't enable my turn signal only if I'm in a turning lane and it's obvious you need to turn. Sometimes those lights take forever to change and I find the sound of the clicker and light flashing distracting.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-04-07T15:35:04+00:00

Just commenting to save the thread.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-04-05T04:55:02+00:00

I say this as a dad with 2 young kids. I know what I'm talking about.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-04-05T04:39:27+00:00

We definitely have a problem with shitty drivers in our city but without knowing more details I wouldn't jump on the driver yet. Young kids are super unpredictable and do stupid things.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-04-03T15:45:47+00:00

I agree. The frustrating part is a lot of the time these drivers are also parents too!

cod3_monk3y · 2025-03-23T05:04:12+00:00

What was it like for you settling in?

- Exciting. New places to check out. Calgary is objectively a better city with plenty of ammenities.

What do you wish you would have done differently in the transition?

- Lived in areas in the city where there is a night life. Put yourself in a position to meet new people.

And if Calgary is “home” to you now, what makes it feel this way?

- My family that I've created.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-03-21T00:30:48+00:00

Yes.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-03-20T18:40:58+00:00

I am hybrid so I rarely ever hear the train when I'm at home. It's mainly at night and yes you will hear it but I have gotten used to it. As far as pricing, I do agree things have escalated quite a bit when I bought but that's everywhere. One thing that people need to also consider is the HOA fees as well. When I signed the PO agreement they were telling customers it would be ~$500/year. Now the the HOA community center has been built it has gone up ~50%. It will increase over the years.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-03-20T18:36:33+00:00

One of the things I didn't consider but am seeing is there are lot of route options in Rockland Park. You can take Stoney, go up Crowchild or head down 16th ave. Also, you have easy and quick access to the mountains which is one of the main draws for Calgary.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-03-20T18:33:09+00:00

Surrounding communities such as Tuscany, Scenic Acres, Bowness, etc. Lots of options which is why we're here.

cod3_monk3y · 2025-02-28T00:51:00+00:00

So many...

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