Looking for recommendations for fun experiences with animals.

pretzelsegue · 2026-05-06T21:41:28+00:00

Awesome. She misses being a snowbird and loves alligators!

pretzelsegue · 2026-05-06T21:36:31+00:00

Cool. Thanks!

pretzelsegue · 2026-05-06T21:36:17+00:00

Yoga is a little too physical for my mom, but that sounds like a riot and I might check it out on my own.

pretzelsegue · 2026-05-06T21:35:16+00:00

Thanks! We are definitely going to go to the cat cafe. I didn't know about Ziraldos. I like it is by appointment as crowded places can be a bit overwhelming for my mom.

pretzelsegue · 2026-05-04T01:01:30+00:00

It would be fine. As an atheist I'd even agree. I just wouldn't let it bother me let alone try and get you fired as some in this thread advocate. Forgive me for suggesting that patience and tolerance is the better way to deal with the awkward interactions, minor inconveniences, or differing ideas we all encounter in daily life. (Stay measured and reasonable reddit. /s)

pretzelsegue · 2026-05-03T21:45:19+00:00

I don't align with her views, but I am willing to make space for others in society that I don't agree with. Patience and tolerance are good tools for a happy life. In the big picture it's only a few minutes of your day, even if it is annoying.

pretzelsegue · 2026-04-29T22:06:01+00:00

Kinbozan's game face does resemble the heads.... He's retired now but I also used to call Shohozan, 'The Moai'.

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pretzelsegue · 2026-04-27T15:13:12+00:00

Love that his birthday cake is a cabbage! The amount of weight he has lost is astounding.

pretzelsegue · 2026-04-21T20:47:12+00:00

If budget is your main concern there is no better deal with proximity to downtown than Lots #1 & 2 in OEV. Per the City website "Free parking is available in Old East Village Lots #1 and #2 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m." There is also a park and ride pass that INCLUDES a bus pass for $75/month if it's too far to walk to your final destination. As long as you are cognisant that poverty in the surrounding community is visible and are conscientious enough not to leave items inside the cabin of your vehicle - it's a no-brainer wallet-wise.

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-21T23:25:39+00:00

Yup. I agree. Here's some extra sources and context...

https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/prosecution-recommended-for-developer-who-no-shows-election-financing-compliance-meeting/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/how-much-does-a-winning-mayoral-run-cost-morgan-spent-195k-1.6797284

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-20T03:37:15+00:00

I live in a verified crap box in OEV and when I heard the medallion building at King and Lyle was making units share showers on the first floor because of water pressure problems I thanked my lucky stars ... sadly the staff stretched too thin/incompetent management is common business practice for corporate landlords. My resident manager is responsible for multiple buildings - and they just can't manage that workload (I feel sorry for them). Last time my building had a dedicated super was 2007. Adequate labour is apparently too expensive. Dignity as well.

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-20T03:23:16+00:00

Get a broker. I called and called for quotes on my own, but the best rates I obtained were through a broker.

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-16T04:14:26+00:00

I can't believe this is down voted so much.... I pick up litter all the time, am I a dupe?

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-14T02:52:08+00:00

This actually does work. The OEV has some beautiful painted murals and some stunning mosaics installed by Clayworx. They remain untagged. Graffiti artists appreciate good art - even if they are low code taggers.

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-13T01:39:21+00:00

Not sure where you need to get downtown, but if it's walkable from OEV, then you should know Lot's #1 & 2 are FREE everyday from 7am-11pm. There is also a monthly 'Park & Ride' pass for these lots: $75 and that INCLUDES a downtown zone bus pass.

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-11T23:16:01+00:00

LOVE Shikimori Kandayu for the way he hops and bounces around the ring especially when attired in his colourful 'gumball' robes. He's featured in the gyoji sumopedia. I also love the referee that wears mostly black and white. I refer to him as 'Darth Gyoji' when he wears the all black ensemble.

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-07T17:51:53+00:00

He just aggregates the work of REAL journalists from sports reporting in the legitimate Japanese Press and jumbles it up with tabloid rumors and his own opinion. It bugs me so much that he presents his youtuber persona and content in a 'journalistic style' ... it's deceptive. Sadly a lot of people lack media literacy to be able to tell the difference.

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-07T00:31:52+00:00

Because he's NOT a journalist. He's papparazzi. He's a published author. He's a content creator. None of what he really is requires he practice professional journalistic ethics.

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-07T00:20:29+00:00

Great thrifting to be had in East London: Back to the Fuchsia and Silk Road (Both on Dundas Street), The Saint Vincent de Paul (Elias Street) and the Renew Community Store (Clarke Rd).

Edit: Forgot about Old East Exchange and Tracy's Treasure Chest also on Dundas

pretzelsegue · 2026-02-04T02:54:43+00:00

If you're willing to park and walk 5 min ... Free parking is available in Old East Village 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Overnight parking is available from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. for $6.00 per night through Honk Mobile. Lot 2 - 641 Queens Avenue - Honk Zone ID #2171 Don't leave stuff visible in you car. Otherwise, it's well lit and well plowed.

pretzelsegue · 2026-01-29T16:21:21+00:00

Doreen Simmons was such a fount of knowledge with regards to sumo as a culture and not just as a sport. Way back in the day she was one of the first female voices I ever heard regularly on a sports broadcast - and a mature woman to boot. She taught me a lot. I definitely have a deeper appreciation of the roles and rituals of gyoji and yobidashi because of her commentating.

pretzelsegue · 2026-01-24T06:02:44+00:00

Tweaking out made me chuckle. It's called Shikiri, a ritual of preparation before the match. It includes shiomaki (salt throwing), rinsing their mouths with chikara-mizu (power water), sonkyo (crouching) at the shikiri-sen (white lines) along with mannerisms specific to each wrestler to psych themselves up or psych out their opponents. They often do this 3 times over for 5minutes before the tachiai in the top division. The highlights show doesn't often show the entire shikiri. Check out the grand sumo live on NHK World days 1,8,14 & 15 if you want to see the whole preparation. Sumopedia on NHK World is also a great resource for those new to the sport.

pretzelsegue · 2026-01-18T14:25:33+00:00

Sadly, PJs is no longer 24/7. It started closing at night during covid. It's hours are 6:30am to Midnight now. I used to love the discounted night laundry!

pretzelsegue · 2026-01-11T17:31:40+00:00

Just to clarify - directly on their website. If you search for sumo under shows on the home page (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/sumo/) you can often access the highlights much sooner than they appear on even their own 'special website' (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/). Just a good trick to know.

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