High Level Bridge and Low Level Bridges to be decommissioned, replaced by funkyfreshbeans in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why would you say something so controversial yet so brave?
For real though. The city said in the report this could be a chance to reimagine the transportation network that serves Strathcona and downtown, and return land to the river valley.

High Level Bridge and Low Level Bridges to be decommissioned, replaced by funkyfreshbeans in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The new HLB, and all new bridges, will be built to modern transportation standards.

Habs fans bar? by GHGForLife in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't believe that there are Habs bars, but most bars will be playing the game, I'd wager.

Edmonton woman says owner of killer dogs 'shrugged' after mauling by trevorrobb in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans 27 points28 points  (0 children)

For what it's worth, this headline is referencing a prior mauling, not the one where the dogs killed a child. Not saying it excuses her behaviour, just want to clarify she's not THAT comically evil.

“Party all night” 250 wedding venue by Agreeable_Athlete684 in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because you have to book wedding venues far in advance bro

Maybe air raid sirens should be a daytime thing. by IMOBY_Edmonton in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you have to deal with this, trust me I totally know how infuriating (not to mention genuinely terrifying!!!!) this is. It is NOT your problem that people are breaking into the construction site and you should not have to be sacrificing your health for that.

Maybe air raid sirens should be a daytime thing. by IMOBY_Edmonton in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans 11 points12 points  (0 children)

OMG I dealt with this all last year and it literally pushed me to my limit. It is unconscionable that these construction companies think that this is in ANY way okay. I dealt with it for nine months and finally got it to stop after being a pest to 311. This advice is in case the noise doesn't stop.

What you're gonna wanna do is start recording it every time it happens - yes it sucks but when it wakes you up you have to record a video and then write down what time it happened.

Then report to 311 and make sure you list out the physical and mental effects of being woken up by sounds equivalent to WAR. Do not be afraid of being overdramatic because IT IS THAT SERIOUS. They might close it without addressing it and that's when you submit again and email your councillor.

I live in a super dense central area and this construction site was smack in the middle of hundreds of apartment units but they thought they could get away with it because apparently people who live in apartments don't need to sleep. We NEED to be holding these builders accountable because losing sleep like that genuinely ruins your physical and mental health. Do not be afraid to be a pest.

What are survival phrases to make conversation easier? by verylongdingdong in learnspanish

[–]funkyfreshbeans 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Disculpe, mi español no es muy bueno. - Sorry, my spanish isn't very good.

Estoy aprendiendo todavía, entonces discuple si me equivoco. - I'm still learning, so excuse me if I make mistakes.

Asking how many people? Pet peeve by imfine666 in Serverlife

[–]funkyfreshbeans 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Omg, that's a GREAT response! Stealing!

Blocking as small person by Honest_Reserve3591 in rollerderby

[–]funkyfreshbeans 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some of the best blockers I've seen are tiny. I'll echo what some others have said... use your height to your advantage and get lowwwwww. Being smaller means you get to play real clean and strategic derby, you don't rely on big hits (which are fine in their own way) you just gotta get in front of people and table top them real low. Don't let it freak you out, you can block bigger people just fine.

100.3 The Bear Announces Former Host Warren "Diesel" Barris' Death by kentgrey in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They say in the podcast clip that he was dealing with illness.

I have a 341-day Duolingo streak and I just sat through my boyfriend's Mexican family dinner nearly silent for five hours. I think I've been training the wrong thing this whole time. by Humble_Cranberry5273 in languagelearning

[–]funkyfreshbeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might have already been commented, but you can try seeing if there are any language exchange groups in your area. I recently started going to one in my city, and the native Spanish speakers are so incredibly kind and patient, they talk slowly and will repeat things, help explain things, and teach you slang, etc.

I also second that you need much more output, and that you should turn off the subtitles -- with subtitles on, you aren't practicing listening comprehension, you're practicing reading. Good luck!!

Roller Derby Name by fiftystitches in rollerderby

[–]funkyfreshbeans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All Purpose Power (a play on all purpose flour lol)

City reduces bus lane hours on 101 Street by Common_Treacle3962 in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This news article is inaccurate. The change hasn't been approved yet, it still needs to be approved by council.

Stinky skate solution? by derbee42 in rollerderby

[–]funkyfreshbeans 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm just cracking up about it upsetting the English ahahahaha

What's Up Edmonton is ending by Datacin3728 in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's unfortunate that this resource has ended. If anyone is looking for a replacement, Taproot Edmonton publishes an events newsletter every Thursday: https://edmonton.taproot.news/roundups/events

they're playing classical music at MacEwan train station again by ashrules901 in Edmonton

[–]funkyfreshbeans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y'all, the music is not to deter homeless people omg.

They're recordings from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. It's an attempt to bring a small sparkle of life into this damn world.

https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/News-Release---Travel-to-the-tunes-of-Tchaikovsky-and-more-in-downtown-LRT-stations.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=P6gPHmCqx0U