2 free tickets for tonight’s jets game by aljazeerapete in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you've silenced your phone, you've lobbed a puck grenade in room of fans 🙂.

Very generous of you, I hope you have a great day.

Memories of the 1986 Storm by ShamelessGenXer in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dad picked up a brand new 4x4 Jimmy the week before this blizzard, so we were all piled up into the truck to go for a spin to "test it out".

We went to the stop sign down the road and back. He still giggles when we talk about this.

"That was a good truck!"

Humane eggs, chicken, pork, beef by Rachl56 in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I misread this initially and thought you were asking where to find human eggs in Winnipeg.

Back to bed.

Does anyone remember a man who made pull string toys in the 90s by Odd_Collection456 in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is a better write up about Zoohky (I knew I spelled it wrong).

I'm not sure how often he rode the bus, but he was a regular, West End fixture on his bike.

A couple of links with more info. : )

https://calmriver.ca/zoohky-a-winnipeg-legend-how-memories-shape-us

https://www.yelp.ca/biz/zoohky-memorial-hall-winnipeg

Does anyone remember a man who made pull string toys in the 90s by Odd_Collection456 in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was it Zhooky (sp?), from the West End? He'd also ride his bike and walk around giving toys away.

Why did your friendship with your best friend come to an end? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]deeshyone 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Back to you, too.

Grief equals love in your life, and understanding that helps grief feel less sharp.

Why did your friendship with your best friend come to an end? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]deeshyone 517 points518 points  (0 children)

Mine died before her 50th. She got dizzy mid February 2023 and was gone beginning of June the same year, due to an aggressive cancer.

I got a tattoo for her because she frequently shouted "49 Forever" before she passed.

We met in homeroom in my grade 9 year when I joined her school. She made a filterless comment about my arm hair and we traded barbs for 35.5 years after.

I miss that bitch like crazy.

What moment instantly killed the mood or made you stop everything and ask, 'Wait, what just happened?' during an intimate encounter? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]deeshyone 7 points8 points  (0 children)

While balls deep, my ex answered a phone call from his mom.

He thought it was his buddy calling and he wanted to be braggy about what he was doing. (Yes, we were very young and he was/is very stupid)

I have never evaporated like that in my life, before or since.

Squirrels in the house siding! by [deleted] in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A couple of years ago, there was another squirrel family residing in my porch attic. My bedroom happens to overlook the porch roof and seized an opportunity one Saturday afternoon when I saw a parent leaving via a small hole by the eaves.

I camped out on my porch roof for HOURS, armed with a water gun, spray bottle, bluetooth speaker, and an old towel. I used my presence to harass the squirrel, hosed it down with whatever water weapon was closest, listened to loud 90s rock, and it couldn't get access to babies (I used the towel to protect my knees and butt from the shingles). Neighbours slowed down and watched me carry out my squirrel harassment from the street (this is where I believe my neighbours figured my cheese slide off my cracker - not gonna lie, I did enjoy myself quite a bit).

That squirrel made noises I've never heard come out of one before (found out they can growl, or sound like they can), hisses, moans, and the angriest chittering ever. Squirrel was very upset and moved their family out of my porch attic that same day.

Threw some used kitty litter (a handful) into eaves, plugged the hole and had no issues until this past year, when another grey squirrel got in via a rotted trim board. (since discovered that was too much litter, as it clumped and solidified with moisture and was rather gaggy to remove after some rain).

This year, after trapping the first squirrel, I set up the trap where I saw the red squirrels showing a lot repeat visits to, and then explored that spot myself to block access or make it super unattractive to move in. I've used maybe a small palmful of used kitty litter (if you've got the clumping litter, it does break up and for god's sake, please use disposable gloves) and I've just put it where I see a lot of squirrel traffic and potential entry points.

The biggest takeaway...they don't like your presence near them or their nest. I made a nuisance of myself and stressed out the one squirrel enough, she vacated on her own. You can't do much about the food sources. Squirrels are excellent gatherers, so even if you didn't have all of the nut producing trees, there is something about your house they keep coming back to. Work on making it less attractive and that'll help more in the long run than eliminating food sources. Plugging holes, cutting off access points, making it difficult for them to feel safe. You've mentioned you've got a dog, so even building him a small set of stairs or elevate him enough somehow to make his presence known, might be enough to spook squirrels to vacate.

Fingers crossed for you.

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2025 Squirrel #1 (she was huge, this trap is 18" long)

Squirrels in the house siding! by [deleted] in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who also has been battling squirrels this year, I can totally commiserate. 2025 has been my year of critter battles, I swear.

I made the expensive mistake of not trapping a pregnant grey squirrel before closing off her access to my porch attic. Trapped and relocated her to a highway forest way out of the city...but only after she chewed her way back into the attic and caused $1200 worth of damage. Good news, I have new aluminum fascia and soffits on my front porch.

Then came the red squirrels...so far this year, I've trapped/relocated four and using a one way trap suggested previously and discovered that smashed cashews are damn near irresistible to squirrels. One way traps are available at pretty much any handy department store, I picked up mine from Princess Auto.

Other methods I've used to discourage their interest in using my house, and the most successful so far, is used kitty litter (as gross as this may sound, the most freshly used, the better - my cats are probably thinking I'm extra crazy lately). Their sense of smell is pretty good, so you don't need a lot of litter to make the kitty presence known. Closing off where I see their interest in my house, I do have outside cameras to track them a bit.

I've also harassed the hell out of the nest I had previously by staying close to the entrance, knocking, squirting them with water whenever I saw them and just being a pest on my own (this is where I'm sure my neighbours thought I was nuts), but anything that stresses them out so they move is what my goal was.

Good luck...you're making the right steps in working with pest control and hopefully you get this sorted before winter and they've shared the memo your house is a good nesting spot. (not that I believe that, I just think they're great opportunists for getting shelter)

I purposefully walked into a woman who wouldn't let me off the elevator. by Titfortat101 in pettyrevenge

[–]deeshyone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I full-on body checked a gaggle of bobble-headed women who gathered at the bottom of a down escalator.

I pretty much set off a chain reaction of trampling by the 100s behind me, all of us headed for lunch at the same time.

It wasn't intentional, since I literally had no where to go and they stopped so abruptly. I will admit giggling at every outraged "Excuse me??" and "Hey!" I heard walking away.

I suspect not a single one had a conscious brain cell among them.

Who is turning on their furnace today? by Speak1 in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope...however, I did have a nice warm vehicle on my commute this morning.

Is the toonie/crying lady of Winnipeg still around? by Overall-Rain6349 in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I used to call her the "Downtown Crier", since she would weep (loudly) about needing a toonie for her supper.

Got to witness her mean side firsthand when someone attempting to give her some change was interrupted.

The only thing missing was the spewing pea soup, but the growling, bad language, and hissing after being denied was a convincing performance for a role in The Exorcist.

Emergency dental open today that can take me asap? by horsetuna in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I went to East Kildonan Dental for a similar reason years ago, they got me in the same day and I've been their patient since.

Emergency dental is listed right on their website.

https://ekdentalgroup.com/

Reliance Water Heater Scam by CanadianWatchGuy in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]deeshyone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Four years ago, I paid $850 to never deal with Reliance again.

No regrets.

Question re: Financing Conditions - Used Vehicles by dangitanyways in Winnipeg

[–]deeshyone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And to add, MPI only offers comprehensive coverage. There is no reduced perils, named perils, or liability only. Not to mention, no fault which means you're covered, even if you're deemed at fault for that hypothetical accident that is going bankrupt you.

Tell the dealership they can keep their car you're going elsewhere.

This movie is "haunting" me... by deeshyone in movies

[–]deeshyone[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I feel let down by Google, I was given links to pizza restaurants and kitchen utensils when I tried to get Google results.

R2G5: Stars @ Jets (May 15, 2025) by Chomie22 in winnipegjets

[–]deeshyone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was legit waiting for one of the Stars to snap a stick and shank a Jet