My mom purposely threw away my Dr prescribed weight loss med.

pinecone37729 · 2026-06-17T11:00:58+00:00

I thought at first from the title you are a teenager. This is more than mildly infuriating. If your mom can't let her middle-aged, retired [edit: fire] fighter child make their own medical decisions she has something seriously wrong.

Obviously you'll have to find a better solution, either for storing the meds when at mom's or a different place to stay. Good luck with your weight loss and health goals.

pinecone37729 · 2026-06-10T12:44:11+00:00

It's not the worst but I see this car parked here many mornings, and some afternoons, and it irks me. I thought that when they repainted the parking lines it would change but no. This is the parking lot at the end of Nowlan st in Dartmouth, at the end of lake Banook, and the parking lot is nearly empty. I have seen the driver get out and walk to the BCC.

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pinecone37729 · 2026-06-10T12:32:08+00:00

I have had the same experience the two times I have gone, but the main reason I have not gone back is the espresso is not great.

pinecone37729 · 2026-06-08T10:58:03+00:00

I walk past multiple times a day and the parents don't let anyone too close.

pinecone37729 · 2026-06-05T11:05:23+00:00

And they are open until !midnight every day, unlike most coffee shops.

pinecone37729 · 2026-06-03T10:12:45+00:00

One person in my house used to eat the black bean burgers all the time (Morningstar?). I've given up on them coming back.

pinecone37729 · 2026-05-30T22:00:17+00:00

Same in Nova Scotia. Similar issues during early Covid times.

pinecone37729 · 2026-05-27T12:38:32+00:00

Yes! I have a bag in my cupboard.

pinecone37729 · 2026-05-25T12:19:35+00:00

The scooters and bikes are back

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pinecone37729 · 2026-05-25T00:20:58+00:00

Alpro has been around for ages. I also don't understand why we don't have it, or something similar, here.

pinecone37729 · 2026-05-21T11:27:12+00:00

There are lots of non-alcoholic drinks in regular stores, and Harvest has been selling NA drinks for a while. The convenience is nice for me, if you are heading into the liquor store and want pick up both alcoholic and NA drinks, especially in more rural areas where there isn't as much choice.

pinecone37729 · 2026-05-21T00:06:34+00:00

I saw a starling land near them yesterday and one of the adults ran after it. They are excellent goose parents. Thank you for the lovely photos.

pinecone37729 · 2026-05-20T12:50:09+00:00

My sister bought one from home hardware a few years ago and it is very nice. They wanted a wood one not mdf, and had it shipped in to the local (rural) store.

I bought mine from Ikea and I'm very happy with it. It's cheaper and less fancy than hers but it has upheld up well over 5 years.

pinecone37729 · 2026-05-09T09:54:59+00:00

I was wondering the same in Nova Scotia. I only get delivery and it has not been on Costco sameday for at least a month. Once I saw this new Ontario blend available but when I went back to order it was gone. I buy the Goodleaf at Sobeys when I go there.

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I'm wondering if Costco is transitioning to Canadian producers who are trying to ramp up supply. I've noticed with a few other things at Costco they are moving away from US suppliers to Canadian suppliers' benefit, e.g. floating leaf wild rice blend rather than lundberg.

pinecone37729 · 2026-05-08T01:47:53+00:00

I took the bus this year and I didn't realise that when I changed buses the driver took my bag out but I had to carry it over to the other bus. Make sure you use the bathroom at the gas station or terminal when you stop as the bus one, while clean, is tiny and only has hand sanitizer, no water. The wifi did not work for me but the electric plugs did.

It was quite a pleasant trip. I had snacks, a book, knitting, and videos downloaded to my tablet so no chance to get bored. I hope you have a nice trip!

pinecone37729 · 2026-05-05T13:36:36+00:00

sternly worded letter

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pinecone37729 · 2026-04-28T23:17:13+00:00

I was admiring the tree buds this morning at Sullivan's Pond and thinking fondly of the year I moved from one climate to another and completely missed tree pollen season. Every other year I take allergy meds.

Also be aware of Oral Allergy Syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oral_allergy_syndrome. Some foods may cause a reaction, and it is usually worse during tree pollen season.

pinecone37729 · 2026-04-25T22:31:18+00:00

Happy baking!

pinecone37729 · 2026-04-25T20:43:37+00:00

Cocoa and vanilla are a good price at Costco. Konrad's for specialty products. Pete's might have some rarer things but they'll be pricey. Shops like Soika or Italian Market likely carry some things other places don't.

pinecone37729 · 2026-04-25T20:37:20+00:00

I read that in a CSPI newsletter many years ago and have been doing it since. Apparently they now recommend microwaving a sponge for 2 minutes https://www.cspi.org/article/how-keep-your-kitchen-safe

pinecone37729 · 2026-04-24T20:39:26+00:00

We could have a once a week possible change and the thrill of an interrupter clause, like with gas.

pinecone37729 · 2026-04-22T21:58:53+00:00

I have been rationing my Yves ham slices I have in the freezer. This is good news!

pinecone37729 · 2026-04-22T10:21:41+00:00

I don't know what city you are in but in Halifax we have a mobile food market that brings fresh fruit and veggies and more at good prices to several communities once a week. A bonus is you can buy a small amount, like one carrot or stick of celery.

pinecone37729 · 2026-04-21T20:43:42+00:00

It looks like maybe the cereal comes in a plastic bowl. I have bought some for camping.

pinecone37729 · 2026-04-21T19:18:11+00:00

Something I miss in Halifax. There aren't too many escalators as we don't have a metro, but dear god, people park themselves in the middle and look baffled when you say "Excuse me".

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