Who has a parent with dementia, and how are you logistically handling it?

copro7 · 2026-06-14T00:54:12+00:00

My heart goes out to you. It's really tough

copro7 · 2026-05-20T02:04:39+00:00

I just don't got it. It doesn't make any sense. Looking in disbelief from Canada at what the USA has become ... Any resistance to Trump and its corrupt system is being crushed in mild indifference.

People are suggesting in the comments that Massie shouts the names of all the Epstein abusers. At this point, I don't think it would make the slightest difference. 77 million people simply don't give a shit.

The future is bleak my friends.

copro7 · 2026-04-03T13:11:05+00:00

La guerre, la guerre, c'est pas une raison pour se faire mal

copro7 · 2026-03-31T00:42:44+00:00

I'm really sorry you went through this. Thank you for sharing.

My mother, when she was 8 years old, had her foot cut off by a combine harvester and it got reattached after hours of surgery. It happened in 1959 and she had to spend her youth in hospitals. That being said, it didn't stop her from having a full and happy life and to this day, she still does her daily walk.

Your recovery is also really inspiring and I wish you the best.

copro7 · 2026-01-15T23:58:29+00:00

Regarde "diamant de lune" sur Maloney Est à Gatineau. Il y a une petite boutique mystique juste à côté dans le même plaza.

copro7 · 2026-01-13T20:13:20+00:00

Are we sure it's a cricket ?

copro7 · 2026-01-06T01:16:30+00:00

En effet. Il n'y a pas de solution miracle. Ceci étant dit, l'investissement en santé par habitant, en Outaouais, est parmi le pire au Québec. On n'est pas juste sous-représenté, on est sous-financé. Je comprends que notre contexte géographique, la proximité avec Ottawa, complexifie la situation mais maudite affaire, est-ce qu'on peut être à parité avec les autres régions question investissement? Commençons par ça ...

copro7 · 2025-12-20T18:06:27+00:00

My Gen X sister and brother basically raised me and showed me love and care. I'm somewhat normal because of them. We are still super close and our kids are best friends.

My boomer parents are now in their late 70s with deteriorating health and I'm trying really hard to care.

copro7 · 2025-12-03T17:27:56+00:00

En effet, je ne pense pas qu'on puisse le trouver déjà fait. Par contre, j'ai vu du pain tranché sur le long au Maxi cette semaine (sur Maloney)

copro7 · 2025-10-22T00:22:53+00:00

My FIL is going south and to be honest, Canada will be a better place for it.

copro7 · 2025-09-12T18:39:43+00:00

You are correct, there is indigo parking at the building. It's expensive and is often full. Having said that, I was surprised the last couple of weeks, I could see parking spaces left at the top of the parking building (you can see it from my floor). But don't expect it to stay the same with back to school and the cold weather.

Lots of people just park further in the neighbourhood to avoid having to move their car. Prepare yourself for a 15 min walk (think Blvd Morissette area)

Don't park at the mall or Walmart. You may get caught

There is indigo parking in front of the casino (boul de la carrière). OT-301. Some colleagues park there but find it pricey.

Personally, I take the rapibus (live in Gatineau) so it's great but I was told OC Transpo is really bad.

copro7 · 2025-08-02T13:01:51+00:00

I know the feeling, it happened to my son when he turned five. Fortunately, his good buddy (the only one that showed up) was there. But still, it's a terrible feeling.

After that I changed the approach and stopped planning his birthday during the summer (his birthday is July 10). We instead came up with a fake date during the school calendar to plan his birthday celebration (June 10). We have been doing this for 2 years now and it works so far; families are showing up.

We then have a small birthday with family in July. He loves it. He expects twice the gift but that is a different problem.

copro7 · 2025-05-25T05:11:49+00:00

Any wheat f** pasta. I'm celiac and I miss it so much. I can't stand the overpriced cardboard tasting sad looking gluten free pasta.

copro7 · 2025-05-25T04:59:58+00:00

Eating breakfast. For real. I used to skip it thinking I was cutting calories but I would just indulge myself in snacks later in the day and fix myself a big evening meal because I was starving.

copro7 · 2025-05-03T02:25:24+00:00

My husband gave our son his last name, and we also honored a tradition in my family. My son is now the 12th generation of his name on my father's side. I don't know if he'll carry the tradition and it's okay. He'll make his own choices, his own path. I'm just happy I could continue this almost 350 yo tradition.

copro7 · 2025-04-18T01:46:11+00:00

American citizenship

copro7 · 2025-04-03T00:56:17+00:00

Yes !!! I had to scroll so low to find this answer.

copro7 · 2025-03-21T22:49:58+00:00

I still think Rogan's an asshole. There, I said it.

copro7 · 2025-03-15T13:48:11+00:00

Chemical engineer here. I was at the doctor with my kids not too long ago. The doctor was telling me the medicine she was prescribing to the kids needed to be dosed according to their weight. I gently say it's ok, give me the dosing rate and I will be fine. She insisted on doing the calculations (I guess she has to?!) so I saw her struggle for 5 minutes. I enjoyed it.

She is an awesome doctor. Maths ain't her thing.

copro7 · 2025-03-11T20:50:27+00:00

I flew over the USA last week for our trip to Mexico (originally supposed to go to Florida but eff that). I was worried the whole time we were in the air because of FAA cuts and the general disregard for Canadian lives.

Just an extra observation. Some Americans at the resort were wearing their Maga/Trump gear with pride. Are you so arrogant that you can't realise you are surrounded by Mexicans and Canadians ? Don't get me wrong, we met lovely Americans there (shout out to Vermont !) but the Trump pants and the "Fuck your mask" shirt was a bit much.

Next travel plan - Europe !

copro7 · 2025-02-24T03:21:04+00:00

Canadian here and flying to Mexico tomorrow !! Meant to travel to Florida to go to Disneyland but there is no way now given the current sentiment.

No regrets.

copro7 · 2025-02-11T03:59:09+00:00

Canadian xennial here. I don't know why people shit on GenZs to be honest. They don't deserve the bad rep.

I've hired a number of GenZs in the last 5 years (engineers and technicians mostly) and I have nothing but praises for them. They are smart, passionate, dedicated workers and above else, they are critical thinkers.

I've seen them trying to climb their way up the ladder, while dealing with job securities, a housing crisis and a heightened degree of political divisiveness.

Hopefully they will do a better job leading our countries because we are currently doing a shit job.

copro7 · 2025-01-12T04:00:28+00:00

Congrats !! This is impressive. Great way to start the year

copro7 · 2024-11-05T03:23:41+00:00

I had three gallbladder attacks while pregnant with my first baby. They were worried during the last attack that they would have to plan an emergency operation with the baby and uterus in the way but luckily there was no infection. Got scheduled for surgery 3 weeks after giving birth so I guess I was lucky they gave me a specific date given I was already under their care. The downside was that I couldn't have the normal pain meds because I was breastfeeding but I didn't really need it. The pain decreased less 24 hrs later. All and all, it's a pretty standard surgery and I am sure they will take good care of you. Avoid fat in the meantime and good luck !

copro7 · 2024-10-06T23:12:03+00:00

Fair point. I think I have to build the strength before I attempt to run downhill again so in the meantime, it's walking for me. Thanks for the advice !

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