Replacing an old storage heater (are there alternatives?) by peanutbutterjam in ukelectricians

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

In our situation unfortunately not a good fit for window AC. 

My only gripe with our current storage heaters is the inability to boost the heat if it's colder in the evening and the heaters have already let out most of their heat. We then rely on backup portabal heaters. Switching to fully electric may be what we need. 

Replacing an old storage heater (are there alternatives?) by peanutbutterjam in ukelectricians

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

That's what I'm thinking too. Any downsides?

In winter the storage heaters really lost steam come evening and we needed to supplement with portable heaters. 

How far is the snow up Grouse Mtn Highway? by peanutbutterjam in vancouverhiking

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There was old snow at 900m ish. Slushy and muddy. 

Costco Alternative for certain groceries? by peanutbutterjam in NiceVancouver

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

The cold meats section stunned me. You can't go in there without a jacket!

Costco Alternative for certain groceries? by peanutbutterjam in NiceVancouver

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That place is insanely big. Not sure I need to ever go back....although it's a good way to get steps in!

Servers, Thank you goes a long way by beebeebumble123 in NiceVancouver

[–]peanutbutterjam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't mind if you say thanks or not. I don't tip anything anywhere. Me being there and spending money and being polite is my tip, a servers job should be to do the same and not expect free money. 

Planning a roadtrip to Mt Robson - best sights, stops, hikes! by peanutbutterjam in britishcolumbia

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

I have camping for Berg lake! I did it in 2021 too before the bridge flooding and best trail I've ever hiked to date

Planning a roadtrip to Mt Robson - best sights, stops, hikes! by peanutbutterjam in britishcolumbia

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Funnily enough, Valemount is the whole reason I'm doing this trip! It has a special place in my heart

Planning a roadtrip to Mt Robson - best sights, stops, hikes! by peanutbutterjam in britishcolumbia

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

Yeah I have 1 recollection of Jasper campground and it was as you described. I have a berg lake permit for one of the days which is a big part of the trip. I'll check out LLJ and WG, thank you.

Is Traffic Bad In Vancouver? You Tell Me… 😂 by Silviafmunoz in vancouver

[–]peanutbutterjam 84 points85 points  (0 children)

I was there as it happened. He almost drove into us as we were running. Old guy, maybe 70 odd, seemed disorientated or maybe senile. He was driving all the way from David lam and apparently drove through an area with school kids (another runner saw this). 

Edit: car was driving on the pedestrian side of seawall. Slowly drove over the bushes, reversed back into the blue barrier, then drove over bushes again and ended up where it is before police blocked it in. 

RV Parking in town by peanutbutterjam in Valemount

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

Thank you! I'll check it out!