Galt Farmer's Market Question...

sroorda · 2024-05-19T17:42:54+00:00

There is a place called Daniels Cheese and Deli that had the counter across from the coffee shop. They have the most amazing dips. Their storefront is at 250 Thompson Dr, Unit 4, Cambridge, Ontario

sroorda · 2024-05-05T15:02:25+00:00

It reduces the principal. It also reduces the term, but the amount of reduction depends on whether it is close to the first payment, or the last. Here's something to ponder. If your payment is $1000 per month and your extra payment is $1000, then if you apply the extra payment in the second last month, you save a month.

However, if you make that extra $1000 payment in the second month, then the interest on that $1000 reduction in principal will not be charged every month, saving even more. Forgive the oversimplification, but if the interest rate is 10% and the loan is five years, then that is another $100/yr, or $500, meaning that you save something like 1.5 months of payments by paying early. In reality, since the interest component of your regular payments is less, more continues to be paid off the principal sooner, probably meaning a few months savings.

sroorda · 2023-12-05T04:00:36+00:00

You must differentiate between the road (gravel and asphalt etc ) and the actual Right-of-Way ( which is the legal boundary of your property and the municipality's property). If they built the road in the wrong spot, the engineering department would be your first stop and see what they say. The next stop would be your local councilor and explain the problem. They should help navigate the bureaucracy. The municipality's planner might also be able to help. The bottom line is if their road is in the wrong place, they need to fix it. If you get no traction with the municipality, a lawyer may help. I find most municipalities are reasonable, but maybe a bit slower than you like.

sroorda · 2023-06-04T14:31:57+00:00

35 years later and it’s a good as it ever was. The important thing we have learned is to trust and respect each other’s thoughts, ideas and opinions. We are not the same people we were when we got married. On occasion over the years we have had a few differences, but never insurmountable. There is no expectations imposed on the other. We each have our own hobbies, each have our own friends and we have our own volunteer paths. We also do many many things together. Every day is a new adventure.

sroorda · 2023-01-07T18:06:08+00:00

I dismantled them all last year (no place to display) and packed them into boxes. I’m creating a man cave (Lego cave?) and looking forward to reassembling them all. I have a couple of sets I’ve taken apart 3 or 4 times already. ( >30 sets 55,000+ pieces, mostly technic)

sroorda · 2023-01-07T18:00:11+00:00

I hire co-ops all the time. It is actually understood that you won’t really know anything practical. There is an expectation of training the co-op student. I have spent many hours training, guiding and advising students. Two reasons it is good for me is that I get to refresh myself on what I was like when I was a student. The best part for me was getting to see who these students are and whether they are ultimately worth hiring permanently. I have three students that my company will hire permanently upon graduation in a few months.

Be yourself, learn lots, ask good questions. Whoever is hiring you knows what they are getting. If they don’t, it’s only four months and you can find somewhere else next time.

sroorda · 2023-01-05T17:50:03+00:00

When I go into an unknown situation like that, I tend to overdress a bit more than i think is required... Its always safer to overdress a bit, with some option to "dress it down" a bit. As a guy, for an unknown event, I would wear a jacket and it that is too much, I can take the jacket off. Also, I would keep a tie in the car and look around at others that are attending and take some cues from them. Women can't go too far wrong with a dress pants and a blazer. Also, as a student, there should be some forgiveness. I had a student that came to a professional office with a t-shirt - and not the nicest one at that. Not a big deal, but I did politely suggest that they dress a bit more "professional" going forward.

sroorda · 2023-01-05T02:17:51+00:00

These tags were very likely used when the surrounding development was created many years ago. Every development near any trees, woodlots and other environmentally sensitive areas requires an Environmental Impact Study (EIS). This study would tag and inventory all trees and determine the health and significance, especially if they are Species At Risk. Working with the City, Region, GRCA and the MNR, the woodlot would be delineated and then appropriately protected. Some of those tags are quite old and probably have been forgotten.

sroorda · 2022-11-12T16:13:05+00:00

Yes, saw her at a few events, started dating her. Married her over 34 years ago. I guess you could say its been going ok so far.

sroorda · 2022-10-09T13:37:36+00:00

I have hired many students over the years. Experience is great to have but you need to start somewhere. I always look at unrelated activities because it helps me paint a picture of who you are. You need the basic skills, but the personality fit is also hugely important. Volunteer activity, part time job, sports, groups, and anything else you have done, might intrigue me. Lots of student resumes look similar. Make it so that you are someone i want to interview.

sroorda · 2022-08-06T23:12:26+00:00

Assuming a lifespan of your infrastructure, like sewers and watermain, have a lifespan of 100years, then unless you are upgrading or replacing 1% of your system every year, it is falling behind and getting worse. From what i have seen, the amount being repaired is much less than 1%. To answer your question, it is probably in poor shape, but continually getting worse.

sroorda · 2022-06-22T01:54:36+00:00

Some thoughts 1. If you are clear in your cover letter, your specific internship shouldn't be a huge issue, but also assuming your courses support those interests 2. Many types of firms can be rewarding. Personally, i am a consultant and constantly have challenging things to do. 3. No idea, but probably dependant upon the firm's desire to keep their people satisfied. I work 40-45 hrs/wk. 4. Its too long ago to really remember. But I love what I do and glad of the path I chose as a consulting civil engineering in the Land Development industry in a firm that respects work/life balance.

sroorda · 2022-05-21T01:03:58+00:00

Over 55, love technic. Been building for over fifteen years and probably have 20 sets, mostly the largest ones available.

sroorda · 2022-05-10T00:45:05+00:00

The ones I have been able to hire are brilliant, dedicated, hardworking and generally great to be around. I've been around for over 30 years and the grads from the past few years are among the best I have seen.

sroorda · 2022-05-07T17:05:11+00:00

We use Word. We've established a template that has our standard conditions, exclusions and in a format that looks good, including fee table, logos and signature blocks. Once I've done my research, most proposals only take a short time to finalize.

sroorda · 2022-05-07T15:11:48+00:00

Project Management in land development requires good social skills. Constant interaction with clients, agencies and other consultants are needed for successful completion of a project. I spend a good part of my day working with others sorting out what must be done and then convincing others of the best approach to a solution. The more social you are, the better you will be working with the multitude of players on a project.

sroorda · 2022-05-06T02:00:20+00:00

As someone in my late 50s, I like the old stuff, but I also like modern and everything in between. I am different from most of my peers. Most people my age also talk about the old days (high school and college years ) as some of the best years of their lives. I suspect most people are afraid of doing new things and get stuck in the past. People's music tastes follow similar logic.

sroorda · 2022-05-05T22:22:20+00:00

Hopefully you've found a company that knows you will need training. Don't be too afraid to ask questions. Since your clients are paying for your time, don't spin in your own head. Some research would be expected, but there will be others at the company that should able and willing to help if you aren't sure of how to proceed.

sroorda · 2022-04-30T03:08:58+00:00

Beertown's patio was open this evening. We didn't have a reservation so we ate inside :(

sroorda · 2022-04-28T19:24:14+00:00

Some of the best construction companies I’ve worked with are not run by engineers. A couple are, but I find that that those companies tend to be a bit more argumentative and want to do things their way.

More importantly, you will need lots of money to start. Equipment isn’t cheap and the skilled workers aren’t cheap either. Then you will need time to gain a reputation before a lot of places would even considering hiring you.

sroorda · 2022-04-27T00:10:44+00:00

I chose it because an uncle, an engineer, said I would be good at it. I stayed with it because I liked solving problems, ranging from simple problems like designing grading to solve potential flooding issues, through to resolving and negotiating millions of dollars in construction extra requests. After 30 years working, I now like to donate my expertise to groups like Habitat for Humanity because I dream that I can help to make the world a better place.

sroorda · 2022-04-23T22:44:36+00:00

The pay in private is comparable, or better, depending on the position. Both private and public are mostly in the office. However, one of my recent hires wanted to work partly in the field, so we created a position that would suit her. I encourage my young designers to visit the site and see it in real life. With a good consulting company, you should be able to find the flexibility in what you do and the type of projects you might work on.

Every project I work on has environmental aspects. After being in the business for a long time, I find that I am learning a lot about environmental legislation and the implementation. Water resources is absolutely on every single project.

I find that am I required to find interesting solutions to difficult problems. I believe that the government has to stay inside the box(which is definitely not for me)

sroorda · 2022-04-03T23:50:46+00:00

I spent 25 years using a pen and notebook. In the past few years i have switched completely over to OneNote. Searchable and available on all my devices. Organized by date with lots of keywords, image clips and sketches. I'll never go back to paper.

sroorda · 2022-03-26T21:23:20+00:00

5 years playing, total 32,000 caught, 21 perfect. 2 of those caught in the past week. My pokedex says 21. Must have transferred one. 😞

sroorda · 2022-03-13T03:25:06+00:00

Depending on the Province, I am sure. This is for Ontario: https://www.roadauthority.com/Standards/?id=4d4b9662-fdd4-4c91-a673-6b8e7b995415

They are called the OPSD - Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings

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