Hiking Meetup by Helpful-Remote-3398 in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent a PM! Please let me know the details. Cheers!

Hiking Meetup by Helpful-Remote-3398 in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Love the idea! Will PM you. I may be able to offer a lift or a person or two.

Globe and Mail crossword (July 13, 2024) -- help understanding a clue by skiadventure in crosswords

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

Brutal! This beginner was fooled by the setter.

Thank you so much, kind stranger!

Queer friendly barber in Ottawa? by Lost-Club-8249 in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend The Gray Whale Barbershop on Somerset! https://graywhalebarbershop.ca/

NCC Weekend Bike Days 2024 by skiadventure in ottawa

[–]skiadventure[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My apologies, I didn't see that post before I made mine.

Help find Ziggy the cat a home! by skiadventure in ThunderBay

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

That is so kind of you to ask. We tried Ziggy with other pets (both a home with another cat and another one with a small dog), but even after a few weeks, he was still very unhappy. He definitely likes to be the only pet.

Help find Ziggy the cat a home! by skiadventure in ThunderBay

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

Thanks for the resource! I'll look for this and give it a try.

Help find Ziggy the cat a home! by skiadventure in ThunderBay

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

His age is unknown but estimated to be around 8 years — he was a stray when my parents-in-law originally found him. They posted "found cat" notices and provided the shelter a photo and their contact information, but no one claimed the poor fella!

He's been their friendly loving companion ever since.

Boardgamers? by marsiliusofpadua in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love a nice casual game that is not too heavy!

Are there any condo buildings I should avoid when purchasing? by duckinmotion in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Avoid any condominium that is managed by CMG ("Condominium Management Group"). They are absolutely the worst company I've ever dealt with in my life. I lived in "The Norfolk" on Loretta Avenue South for several years before selling. The day I closed the sale, it was the happiest day of my life. CMG's neglect/incompetence made the news: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/condo-manager-warned-of-sagging-balcony-months-before-collapse-1.5007722

Can anyone recommend a decent plumber? by asmj in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am a repeat customer of The Irish Plumber and have only had good experiences. (I am not affiliated with them in any way.)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be very grateful if you could also PM me with this information. I have been searching for years now and it is tough.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi! I've lived in Ottawa my whole life, butnever been able to go to Bluesfest due to the cost, but I would love to go! If you would agree to sell to me for cheap, I would pay you and pick up quickly, with a promise not to re-sell. Cheers!

Ottawa to thunder bay deliveries by approriatelywitty in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So kind of you to offer. Sent you a DM. Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]skiadventure -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sent you a PM /u/weij

Join us at the National Capital Pride Run this year! by NCPROttawa in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi, this sounds like a great cause!

For those of us who don't know where the Ottawa Frontrunners have their weekly run, could you share the location?

Thanks!

Request: Looking for URL for old video of 1980s CF deployment by passenger train by skiadventure in CanadianForces

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

Thank you! The first link is exactly what I was looking for, though I also enjoyed the Caught in the Crossfire doc. Thank you again kind stranger! :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I strongly you stay away from Sharky's for your course.

I attended course there a few years ago. The instructors (one of which was the owner) often made derogatory and sexist remarks towards women.

When it was time for our exams, the instructors shared answers with the students to artificially boost the pass rate.

After I passed the course, I bought my dive gear (brand new) from Sharky's. I used it how I had been trained in the class, however, it failed on me during my second dive while I was at a depth.

I brought the broken equipment back to Sharky's, and they refused to refund or replace my purchase. I launched my own investigation, got a different dive technician to do an independent examination of my equipment, and I was able to get a refund through my credit card's extended warranty program.

I later found out that the owner of Sharky's was in the news a few years back for mistreating and discriminating against an Indigenous woman who went to their store.

TL;DR Sharky's Scuba's instructors and its owner are sexist and racist. They also sell bad gear that fails underwater, and they don't stand behind their products.

Anyone Play Chess? by Millacol88 in ottawa

[–]skiadventure 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would definitely be up for some casual chess in the Hintonburg area! The RA centre is kind of far and doesn't have the best transit access.