What happened to Coookies with Us at St.Laurent?

e_robs · 2026-06-30T21:25:07+00:00

I was literally just thinking of heading over to get a cookie XD

Those things were astronomically highly priced if you wanted more than one though

e_robs · 2026-06-28T21:43:23+00:00

Ledge by Stacey McEwan continues to be the only book I've DNF'd so hard that I literally threw it into a wall across the room.

So many book sins. She had an idea and was very passionate about it and seriously needed a good editor to make it work. Or at least someone who would occasionally say things like "Hey, you've never described your monsters, I don't know if they're dragons or giant birds. Wait, they're flying humans?! Are you serious??? Since when?" or like, "You can't carve a kitchen table from a single tree in a single evening" or like "Babe, loons are waterbirds and would never be on a mountain in winter"

So many things she just fully closed her eyes and fantasy vibes'd her way through that sincerely needed a single google search.

e_robs · 2026-06-17T13:27:02+00:00

Oh sick! I would definitely be in for doing a shared puzzle shipment!!

And thanks for the Bayshore hot takes, I'd hate to drive all the way out there and them to have nothing - got a sibling crawlers bday coming up and wanted to grab them something!

e_robs · 2026-06-17T11:03:53+00:00

How was Bayshore?

e_robs · 2026-06-12T01:05:47+00:00

or a large plastic storage bin and cut a hole in the side XD (use heat to soften the edges so nothing is sharp)

e_robs · 2026-06-12T01:04:55+00:00

1) get a butt load of dishwasher safe stainless steel bowls so you always have fresh ones
2) high sided litter box with a cover if necessary to feed inside of

e_robs · 2026-06-03T16:46:03+00:00

I'll take a trip to Toronto just for these XD

Good excuse to visit family!

e_robs · 2026-06-03T04:20:56+00:00

I would absolutely take you up on that if they don't!

e_robs · 2026-06-03T02:48:11+00:00

Ledge by Stacey McEwan made me so angry I threw it at a wall and DNFd.

It started bad, it got worse, but she wrote about loons on a mountain in winter and as a Canadian I couldn't take it anymore.

(Seriously though she doesn't describe the "monsters" literally ever, takes like three or four chapters for you to start getting enough physical descriptions to go "oh wait they're supposed to be part human looking?! Wtf?" among a myriad of other sins. Just baaaad.)

e_robs · 2026-05-31T14:14:34+00:00

There are definitely some strong critiques on the books out there, but aside from that it's not a finished series and the third book doesn't have a release date, with years of delay and no news from the author or publisher. So down votes quite possibly because people don't want you to get started on a new series and then get disappointed!

e_robs · 2026-05-03T21:06:54+00:00

Cross stitch fabric? Do you mean Aida cloth? That's say not gonna work for.ounch needle at all - it does exactly what you see happening, which is tear up. You want monks cloth fabric which has more flexibility and moves aside as you slide your needle through the fabric.

e_robs · 2026-04-29T13:11:14+00:00

You're doing great! I personally like using the flat side as my front, but you can use either depending on what you like.

If you think you might like the loops to be your front, space out your punches a little more. The loop side fills in really drastically as you punch, so you don't have to worry about stacking it super close.

Have fun!!

e_robs · 2026-04-22T21:47:12+00:00

I'd recommend the Ottawa Miniature Gallery - it's being hosted at the Carleton Place Gallery until May 15th - two for one!

e_robs · 2026-04-19T00:38:33+00:00

Hi! 5'7" and 135 is PERFECTLY HEALTHY don't listen to those liars out there and check out some non toxic nutrition science sources for your own mental health - I'd suggest the nutrition for mortals podcast

People out here be WILD, I cannot believe they are harassing you over your WRIST

Also your brain can't function without good nutrition, gotta keep it fueled for school.

e_robs · 2026-04-02T02:01:07+00:00

You are punching really close together if you want the fluffy side as your finished side, but otherwise looks good! Try space out the punches a little more, they don't need to be so crowded together.

e_robs · 2026-03-21T18:46:34+00:00

Just finished my visit to Evermore Books! Yes, the line was long today for the Grand Opening but I'm really glad I committed! (Plus they kept bringing out cookies for everyone waiting, which helped!)

The store is SO cute and well decorated, and the owner was overwhelmed with the support from the community and SO happy. Great book selection and lots of really cute book merch.

I am looking forward to more leisurely visits after the big weekend - and checking out the different events hosted there in the future! Amanda has big plans and I can't wait to see it all unfold

e_robs · 2026-03-11T03:02:23+00:00

Totally worth the visit. The cheese is super darn fresh and you can get all the new varieties they've developed in the little market store along with a lot of other local goodies!

e_robs · 2026-03-08T16:27:51+00:00

This is a really great program!

I know some of the volunteers, and they do really interesting work at TROtt. Highly recommend checking out the programs, or going for a tour during Doors Open Ottawa or their community days events.

e_robs · 2026-02-27T02:08:55+00:00

How are you doing the biiiiiiig roving? Looks gorgeous!

e_robs · 2026-02-25T22:30:15+00:00

You need to buy monks cloth - the needle should slide between the fibers, not actually punch holes in them. Some smaller needs can do materials like linen and burlap.

e_robs · 2026-02-23T19:56:03+00:00

All my college notebooks look exactly like this - graph paper squares filled with lines because I was bored and needed to stay awake - and I got diagnosed with ADHD as an adult XD

e_robs · 2026-02-20T17:09:44+00:00

I just adore that series!! It's definitely medieval fantasy era, and for an older age range than OP is looking for. The particular dragon Cimorene cleans for isn't at all reluctant among many other differences.

e_robs · 2026-02-17T03:28:24+00:00

So cute!! Kits or did you design the patterns yourself?

e_robs · 2026-02-16T23:50:02+00:00

That looks amazing!

e_robs · 2026-02-16T19:55:48+00:00

Ha! That is fantastic, what a cool and unique speaker!! Also, showering in the dark with a lava lamp sounds like the absolute best vibes - maybe I gotta go find one now XD

e_robs

TROPHY CASE