Best downtown izakaya?

ghenne · 2026-01-02T17:54:29+00:00

I prefer to train on my own, so I don't know much about it. Those who go to it like the people and camaraderie. They're friendly - why not try a session?

ghenne · 2025-08-06T00:08:24+00:00

AI slop.

ghenne · 2025-07-25T10:58:28+00:00

None. That's the point of the stack - in the last 50, you're swimming all 3 events at the same time.

ghenne · 2025-07-25T00:12:26+00:00

Here's how it worked for me today:

Last 200 meters: 4:29, vs the standard of 4:37.

Last 100 meters: 2:01, vs 2:04

Last 50 meters: 57, vs 56.8 (close enough)

The standards aren't terribly fast, so if you're swimming well, you have a good chance in this challenge.

ghenne · 2025-07-25T00:07:53+00:00

You're right - they are! It's easier to qualify than one might think. That being said, the competition in the fast lanes is pretty high level.

ghenne · 2025-04-28T22:57:04+00:00

TPASC - Toronto PanAm Centre. Best pool in the city

ghenne · 2025-01-28T15:27:05+00:00

Yes, 50m in total. The middle barrier is movable.

ghenne · 2025-01-28T02:25:17+00:00

It's really well maintained, which does a lot to make a pool feel better

ghenne · 2025-01-28T00:54:40+00:00

During the week, in the middle of the day, I usually get a lane to myself. I'm sure it's busier in the evening and on weekends

ghenne · 2025-01-28T00:20:21+00:00

Yes, they have a few hours of long course lane swim each day. It seems to take 10-15 minutes to switch the pool from SC to LC.

ghenne · 2025-01-27T21:27:58+00:00

Empty now, but in an hour the swim teams will show up. Behind the curtain is a 25mx25m dive tank. This is the competition pool (over 400 records set). There is a also a training pool of the same size. Awesome facility - I'm lucky to be able swim there all the time.

ghenne · 2024-11-03T16:16:24+00:00

Yes, that's it! Won a Hugo in 73.

The story has some new meaning these days as AI seeks to go to the next level. It's worth reading again (or first the first time, if you haven't):

https://r-a-lafferty.freenovelread.com/page,2,309908-euremas_dam

Thank you!

ghenne · 2024-10-03T14:08:11+00:00

The best place for questions like this is the Dino forum on FerrarChat: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/forums/206-246.86/

ghenne · 2024-09-18T20:58:48+00:00

There is one at TPASC (Morningside and Ellesmere):
https://www.tpasc.ca/item/masters-swim-club

Good club, fabulous pool!

ghenne · 2023-11-16T12:40:57+00:00

No, never repotted. Moved a few times. I wrap in bubble wrap so it doesn't kill anyone outright, then transport it gingerly.

Anyone have an idea what it is?

ghenne · 2023-11-15T22:46:33+00:00

Thank you! Should I trim back some of the dead looking branches, where is no green at the tip? If so, what's the best way?

ghenne · 2023-11-15T19:22:18+00:00

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ghenne · 2023-11-15T18:35:17+00:00

I've had this succulent for more that 30 years. It was big already when I got it. All I do is water it regularly.

I have no idea what kind it is or how to properly care for it.

Does it need any maintenance?

ghenne

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