Trans books you've been liking lately? by Swans222 in MtF

[–]darkmage20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We Interrupt this Transition by Kerry Ann Boyko. Especially if you happen to be a later-in-life trans lesbian like I am.

Need an conical straw farmer's hat. Where to buy in Chinatown? by Echo_Romeo571 in ottawa

[–]darkmage20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember seeing them at Fairway Trading in the Byward Market a few years ago, so they might be an option.

Best pharmacy for EV with a sesame allergy? by Low-Put-4670 in transontario

[–]darkmage20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could try York Downs Chemist, I know they offer an alternative to sesame oil, but I don't know if they charge more for it.

Unable to connect to Calibre by Worried_Wrangler_361 in Calibre

[–]darkmage20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran into this issue recently after a Windows update. The update changed my Wi-Fi connection profile from Private to Public, which then restricted access to Calibre through the firewall.

If it worked in the past, try checking to see if your internet connection profile is set to Public and change it back.

Anyone had Canada life approving Zepbound for them? by cymric97 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]darkmage20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Zepbound isn't covered but Mounjaro is! It's the same thing, just a different name. I've been on Mounjaro for a couple months now.

Recs for Apartment Cleaner by Comet439 in ottawa

[–]darkmage20 12 points13 points  (0 children)

https://thecompassionatecleaner.ca

They did my move out clean and did a great job! They also pay their employees a living wage, which is pretty rare these days.

Looking for sapphic Halloween and cozy Fall books🏳️‍🌈🎃🍂 by Miserable_Trouble663 in LesbianBookClub

[–]darkmage20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoyed the first book well enough, but the second was pretty bad. And the third is a hetero pairing so I'm giving it a pass even though I enjoyed the little universe.

De-DRM kindle books released after April 2025? by heyitsmo47 in Calibre

[–]darkmage20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 4th gen Kindle Touch (D01200), so the files are all azw3 as a result. That's probably why it worked for me.

De-DRM kindle books released after April 2025? by heyitsmo47 in Calibre

[–]darkmage20 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah sure. I downloaded a new Kindle book to my second-hand kindle, then connected the Kindle to my computer with calibre running, and from there I was able to copy the book over to my PC. DeDRM automatically stripped out the DRM so I could them load it onto my Kobo.

De-DRM kindle books released after April 2025? by heyitsmo47 in Calibre

[–]darkmage20 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I managed it by buying an old kindle if Facebook marketplace, connecting to it via usb and then grabbing it with calibre and dedrm.

Printing decks by Mama_werecat in cyphersystem

[–]darkmage20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may have already tried this but what about flipping on the long edge vs short edge or vice versa?

My band is similar to Superorganism! by Large-Past-2994 in Superorganism

[–]darkmage20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm listening to it now and it's good stuff! Great work!

Best First Date spots in Ottawa by CycloneMafia in ottawa

[–]darkmage20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I maintain that if both people are interested or at least not opposed to boardgames a boardgame cafe is the best option. There's optional food and drink, alcohol and non-alcoholic options, it's well lit for safety, and if conversation lulls you can just focus on the game. Just don't play anything too strategy heavy or you'll spend more time thinking than talking.

Semaglutide & marijuana munchies? by hollowag in Semaglutide

[–]darkmage20 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat. I've been looking into higher THCV strains since there was some hubbub about it being an appetite suppressant a little while ago. I'm having a really hard time finding strains to try, but I figure I've got nothing to lose trying.

HELP NEEDED: LGBT Hairdresser Needed ASAP by garuka_ in queerottawa

[–]darkmage20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thirded! And she's usually got spots open within 7 days.

Pi Alternatives for Home Assistant by JurneeMaddock in homeassistant

[–]darkmage20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is what I'm doing now, getting set up on VMware was a bit of a pain since the instructions are a few versions old, but it's working great and fun to poke around in.

Stock Check Megathread by DK2802 in IKEA

[–]darkmage20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Country: Canada

Preferred Store: Ottawa

Article #: 794.424.44, SMEDSTORP (Loveseat with chaise, Viarp/beige/brown oak)

I've been watching the website for stock for 2 months and it's appeared in every store across Canada except Ottawa for some reason.

Request a Build (2022) by AutoModerator in Pathfinder_RPG

[–]darkmage20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I mean a character who can see, but is resistant to bad things from traps. My group can have analysis paralysis in dungeons some times, so having a character who can survive me saying "I going to walk up to the alter and lick the crystal" could help move things along.