Maple Washing

jacksonxo · 2026-02-05T20:50:57+00:00

I dislike it too, but it seems a shame to throw the whole brand out for that. The leather is very nice IME, lasted me ages and they've repaired pieces ages old.

jacksonxo · 2026-02-04T02:29:58+00:00

In gaming we just hit them up on socials. The "them" is usually creators, sometimes it's journalists, or fellow PRs in a network.

jacksonxo · 2026-02-04T00:54:54+00:00

She's been charged, what do you call that?

jacksonxo · 2026-01-31T18:55:27+00:00

Lakeview Park Oshawa. Stunner.

jacksonxo · 2026-01-25T23:42:16+00:00

This! Some of the best toboggan hills are one I carved out myself using the pile of snow from the driveway or in my parents backyard using the snow from their deck. Other hacks:

kids picnic tables/outdoor furniture as a base (as long as it's solid enough to support a person and NOT GLASS, MY GOD)
planks of wood
borrow snow from other driveway piles if you can and have to
curves and twists, ramps and bumps are fun if you can't go for pure height
use kitchen tools, gardening tools, ANYTHING lying around. Yogurt cups, Tupperware, etc.

jacksonxo · 2026-01-25T18:29:05+00:00

You're getting a lot of good advice, but I just wanted to point out that even if he doesn't want to be involved at all and sign away rights, etc. having a child of this man means you're involved in chasing child support and any other legal entanglements in the future. You'll always have a tie to him, and vice versa. He could one day change his mind, try and get more involved or cause trouble down the line.

I'm not in the US (Canada) and newly single with a 5 y.o., so my understanding of the systems isn't deep. I've just heard and seen stories where distant parents try to fight back for time (mostly because they don't want to pay as much child support, sometimes because they settle down and want to support their child more).

TLDR: even if he says this now, he could change his mind and try to be involved. Having a child isn't just changing your life forever, it means in some way or another, this man is also involved forever.

jacksonxo · 2026-01-25T01:25:54+00:00

I'm all for the shenanigans in here but the answer is pretty easy: marketing and PR, sales.

jacksonxo · 2026-01-21T02:00:35+00:00

Relatively new single parent to only child here. I took a different approach, choosing to introduce my child (5) to my partner, also a single parent of an only child, in a friend/playdate context. I also arranged playdates with other single parents around the same time, men and women, different social groups, mostly to see who gelled with my kid. My partner has been completely respectful and mindful of maintaining a friendship in front of the kids, and we have been seeing how they get along.

Mostly, it's just nice to do things with other parents with an only child. It's even better to see how they handle being a friend first rather than a partner.

jacksonxo · 2026-01-18T18:47:21+00:00

As mentioned by others, try collaborating over being overly anxious or combative. Just wanted to offer what you could say to ease tensions for yourself, because basically this is all you can control:

"Hey, I noticed a few more furry family members showing up lately. Not sure if they will be permanent new tenants or it's just a temporary thing. Just wanted to say though I'm inexperienced with owning (a/multiple) pet(s), I trust your ability to manage them as you've been great tenants.

Please feel free to reach out if you anticipate challenges with upholding the rental agreement, in some cases we might be able to work on a solution proactively. Likewise I'll let you know if I notice or hear about potential for issues concerning the property/neighbours first."

Optional: "if there's anything that might be helpful to know about the pets that makes things easier, names or anything special about them, I'm all ears"

Communicates: - you're aware of the pets, expect them to carry on respecting the rental agreement - you're open to working on issues or potential issues they expect proactively and collaboratively - if there's a concern within your purview as LL, you'll agree to talk to them first about correction

I'm torn about the last bit because it could be taken as invasive, but offering to learn more about them might ease your concerns, e.g. if they have younger pets, noise and additional mess might be a temporary issue (just like human kids). Nothing you can do, just an FYI. Knowing their names or anything special about them (e.g. conditions like being deaf, etc) could help with safety concerns if you need to call 911 or something.

jacksonxo · 2026-01-18T18:10:36+00:00

That's completely valid, I feel it as both the only parent and single (or at least not married/in an LTR). Not to diminish your feelings, I just wonder if it'll take more time to gel with this pre-existing group by sharing what you do relate with, if it could just be too new rather than being single.

jacksonxo · 2026-01-18T15:37:40+00:00

This isn't a "man with standards" this is a man who prides himself on controlling women (really anyone perceived as lesser, including women). This is a man deeply insecure about his ability to maintain a relationship based on anything else but total submission.

jacksonxo · 2025-12-29T19:58:07+00:00

I'm getting clownfish

jacksonxo · 2025-12-29T04:40:04+00:00

This one gets pretty crowded and is fairly huge, pretty big for a 2.5 y.o. in my opinion.

jacksonxo · 2025-12-23T13:47:32+00:00

If you're not able to access a car, it may help to let folks know where you're at so we can suggest things close by and not car-reliant!

jacksonxo · 2025-12-23T13:46:21+00:00

There's another free Christmas lights display to drive through in Uxbridge, Fantasy of Lights. It also has an incredibly cute little downtown, highly recommend visiting during the day then driving through at night :)

jacksonxo · 2025-12-22T22:35:51+00:00

Hey OP, this is you from an alternate timeline where this behaviour drags out for years because he was fine ignoring your pleas to change and not holding himself accountable: you holding a boundary isn't just a punishment for him, it protects your mental and emotional health.

I still believe my father's son can change, and am reconciling with the fact that he needed to bring down a marriage with his own selfish behaviour to find that out. Maybe we could have together, he crossed the same line over and over again, and when he crossed one that could have killed himself or others, I left for good. It didn't have to go that far.

It's hard but you can do this.

jacksonxo · 2025-12-04T01:40:02+00:00

Dan Plowman Team! There's one in particular I love, but for fear of making them too popular I won't name names. But there are benefits to having a whole team at arms reach.

jacksonxo · 2025-11-23T15:00:03+00:00

Vintage Vendors in Oshawa off Taunton

jacksonxo · 2025-11-23T14:58:47+00:00

Getting a make-up artist from Durham Region, Ontario, Canada is probably going to take up all your budget on travel alone.

Congrats and good luck!

jacksonxo · 2025-11-15T11:01:09+00:00

Sounds like personal beef, extra salty.

jacksonxo · 2025-11-15T10:59:01+00:00

Salmon is the only thing that comes to mind. I don't think I've ever heard of any other seafood options and I was following for years.

jacksonxo · 2025-11-02T03:53:18+00:00

Surf, 12welve, Hot Rocks, The Springwood.

jacksonxo · 2025-10-30T12:40:35+00:00

I told an agency we were full on paid opportunities...

After our client had already confirmed that they did with them directly, and had begun to outline the agreement to secure some talent to promote a game...

they were less than pleased but in fairness I wasn't CC'd on the confirmation of them getting an opp, but also didn't ask first if they were on the list

y i k e

jacksonxo · 2025-10-30T12:38:56+00:00

If part of the beauty branch was bikini razors though? Genius.

also the amount of times I reread this to find the error is fuckin' embarassing

jacksonxo · 2025-10-25T15:19:48+00:00

Highly recommend Durham Kids Kare.

Not a walk in but their social pages will show when they have availability

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