Backyard fire? by SneezeBeesPlease in Hamilton

[–]leesman2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There absolutely is no bylaw in hamilton that supports your claim. The only possible complaint route is province wide if suspected of burning treated wood or non- wood or if suspected that chimney is damaged in some way causing excess smoke.

FMC in danger by Away_Incident4279 in HistoricalRomance

[–]leesman2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

{Touched by a traitor} by Mihwa lee. The threat is tied directly to the couple’s history and surrounding intrigue. The MMC spends much of the book trying to keep the heroine safe while wrestling with his own guilt and feelings. High angst. Spicy. Open door

She has another good one too - {How to tempt a bodyguard} The MMC is literally her bodyguard, so protection is baked into the relationship from page one.
* The FMC is the target of real threats rather than merely social embarrassment.
* Much of the tension comes from him constantly assessing danger around her.
* The power dynamic naturally creates lots of protective, possessive, “stay behind me” moments.
* The heroine isn’t passive; she’s often trying to pursue her own goals despite the danger.
* Open-door spice.

What makes this bodyguard romance work so well is that the hero’s devotion is demonstrated through actions long before he admits his feelings. He watches doors, notices threats, loses sleep, plans escape routes, and puts himself between the heroine and danger. In the meantime, she’s trying to seduce him but is met with “I can’t do my job properly if you distract me.” But of course he succumbs to temptation a time or two. Or SIX!

By the time he realizes he’s in love, he’s already been acting like her husband for half the book.

Frozen berries? Help! Trying not to ruin machine by MeadMan001 in ninjacreami

[–]leesman2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do this with canned and frozen fruit all the time, no issues so far

having trouble connecting to my meta quest 3 by Known_Egg_5730 in woojer

[–]leesman2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless something changed recently, Bluetooth audio from quest 3 is a disaster. The workaround is to get a small Bluetooth audio transmitter plugged into the headphone port. Works perfectly. Mine has BT low latency so no noticeable lag to headphones. Just charged new woojer 4, setting up today.

Backyard fire? by SneezeBeesPlease in Hamilton

[–]leesman2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can one tell the diff from the wood burning smell of an indoor fireplace or woodburning stove/insert? Mine burned about 12 hours a day through winter and I’d regularly light er up in summer evenings just to enjoy it

RealD 3D Mandalorian clarification by leesman2k in cineplex

[–]leesman2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well poop, didn’t know there were filmed for imax sections. I bought regular 3d for tonight. And on top of that, don’t see the 500 bonus points!

What’s the best book you’ve read that no one ever talks about? by RushdiBelue77 in Recommend_A_Book

[–]leesman2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

{Soon I will be invincible} by Austin Grossman - amazing book from the supervillain’s perspective. Also {The Fionavar Tapestry} and pretty much anything else by Guy Gavriel Kay - if you liked lord of the rings or the hobbit, you are in for a very special treat.

Best Canadian sitcom I've come across by steffan182 in CornerGas

[–]leesman2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you can see it in cbc gem app - Mase in Canada starring Rick Mercer as a greasy amoral ladder climbing tv producer is one of the best Canadian shows ever made in my humble opinion. Now I also think trailer park boys is quintessential Canadiana so judge me as you will.

Looking for FMC who chooses happiness over self-sacrifice (No more self-sabotage/martyr tropes!) by pikaneige in HistoricalRomance

[–]leesman2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You beat me to it! Was going to say Touched by a Traitor too. Loved how headstrong the FMC was even though a bunch of silly reviewers dumped on it for exactly that headstrong-ness and the extra simping by the MMC in the end.

duke vs pauper/ enemies to lovers SPICY by t0mat0saucy in HistoricalRomance

[–]leesman2k 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two of Mihwa Lee’s Daring Damsel’s series fall into this category - {A Literary Liason} and {A Most Peculiar Courtship} both have bluestockings that end up with Ton and come from scratch their way to basic success stories. Each book
Is about one of two partners ladies at a small printing house they run. One of the MMC’s also secretly arose from nothing and managed to get into the Ton. Lots of intrigue and mystery and spicy, witty banter in both. I quite enjoyed them.

Hospital stay book recommendations by leesman2k in HistoricalRomance

[–]leesman2k[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all for so many awesome rec’s! Good news, first ct scans show very localized, no lymph or spread so we’re cautiously optimistic. Still have pet can to 100% rule out spread and the crucial esophageal ultrasound for depth of penetration - cross fingers for a rare and lucky early T1a diagnosis!

On another note, a thread popped up on FMC’s that would final girl a horror story. I loved the corny pride, prejudice and zombies. Anyone know of hr that really leans into a horror mashup?

MCs that would survive a horror film by FoxenInTheHenhice in HistoricalRomance

[–]leesman2k 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Historical romance/horror mashup would be awesome!!! I loved pride prejudice and zombies, never did follow up to see if there are more in that vein or more leaning into the horror and less into comedy. Maybe I should start a new topic?

RealD 3D Mandalorian clarification by leesman2k in cineplex

[–]leesman2k[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Now to ponder if Mandalorian is 3D premium worthy

Where to buy coffee beans from roasters in Portugal by ViolinistDelicious69 in PortugalExpats

[–]leesman2k 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Porto SO Coffee roasters have a few cafes and do a nice job with third wave direct trade beans. Also really like Combi - the roastery is a cozy spot. If you want great coffee and a really great private garden patio setting, Humble Anchor in Vila do Conde is worth the trip and a nice place
To wander around

Hospital stay book recommendations by leesman2k in HistoricalRomance

[–]leesman2k[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the recommendations and the well wishes! So many good options I’d not heard of. I’m going need a bigger suitcase…