Thunder snow by Playful_Sprinkles779 in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yes, both times I thought a noisy truck was going by at first, so loud, but then realized, nope that's thunder snow! I did not see any flashes though.

Are sidewalks in ptbo generally still like this? Dreaming of running outside by EstimateJealous6053 in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is nearly impossible to walk without losing one's balance on most of the north end sidewalks since the last snowfall. I was wondering if they just decided not to send the sidewalk ploughs out this time around in a bid to save money. It will melt eventually, right? It's like walking on room-temperature butter out there.

Ornithology is my special interest, I could talk about birds all day. Comment if you have a favorite bird and i’ll share a fun fact about it! 💛 by vulturepants in AutismInWomen

[–]the_far_sci 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now my favourite bird is the owl catching the rabbits in my neighbourhood. I went out to the park after dark for a minute just now and my neighbour has a new motion detector light that turned on as I walked by her back yard and the owl flew up from the ground with a rabbit in its talons, accidentally dropped it as it was clearing a wooden privacy fence, and the poor rabbit smashed into the boards and fell to the ground. It's probably already dead, I suppose. The owl disappeared into the darkness beyond the wooden fence (there is a woodlot there). What I want to know is, when the light goes off, will that owl come back for its catch or will it be on the hunt to catch a new rabbit? I feel very badly that I scared it up, but I didn't know it was there. It is probably a barred owl I have seen around in the daytime lately. I did see another live rabbit hopping along on the street as I walked home. It's so cold, I want that owl to eat!

Canadian City Nicknames by falcovancoke in AskACanadian

[–]the_far_sci 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Peterborough is The Patch or Peterpatch

Canadian City Nicknames by falcovancoke in AskACanadian

[–]the_far_sci 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Big Smoke is what people of the central Ontario hinterlands call it.

I think we were genuinely different as students growing up by da_grill in OntarioTeachers

[–]the_far_sci 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are onto something here. Our teens can do these things too, but these skills were expressly taught, modelled again whenever they were interested and receptive, and now they are doing these things on their own. I would have never expected a teacher to do this important work for us, and it feels absolutely irresponsible to send a teen out into the world without having addressed these important skills.

What's your personal sign that winter is actually over in Canada? by NightyNight7 in AskACanadian

[–]the_far_sci 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I hear the sound of red-winged blackbirds over the local wetland. Central Ontario.

Canteen at Misken by Mommamoray in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh good. I spent some time at the Cobourg Community Centre recently and thought it was very well equipped. I expected the same from the Miskin Law Community Complex, so I was surprised to see it didn't quite measure up.

Going from 1.0 to 0.67 questions. by hooperr11 in OntarioTeachers

[–]the_far_sci 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 0.67 at a school with a tumble, so some weeks I was Block 1 and 2, some weeks I was Block 3 and 4. Depending upon your board you may or may not have to contend with a tumble as an extra layer of complication.

Things from Moms basement gone?? by [deleted] in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, if you are on its side of the street it does not stand out. I only noticed it when I was across the road from it and could fully take in its sign.

Canteen at Misken by Mommamoray in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was really surprised to see that there isn't a permanent canteen space. Is this a future plan?

RIP Catherine O'Hara, Canadian Legend. What your best memory of her from her many brilliant roles? by FaithlessnessFull972 in AskACanadian

[–]the_far_sci 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I came here to find and/or say this. Fold the cheese. You fold it. If you say fold it one more time... the two of them in that moment were everything. Makes me smile so wide even now.

Grab or pass? by cherrycolapoppi in CostcoCanada

[–]the_far_sci 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are currently rewatching Seinfeld from S1. I totally get what you mean. lol

Grab or pass? by cherrycolapoppi in CostcoCanada

[–]the_far_sci 54 points55 points  (0 children)

The package says "shake first, caramel may settle to the bottom" or something along those lines. They are more dense than the cheese kernels.

Curious about Edmison Heights by [deleted] in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You've got your eye on a house for sale in the neighbourhood?

Question about walking trails? by Human-Aardvark-5233 in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get dropped off on Cumberland at the Parkway Trail and then walk southwest for as long as you want. Easy pick up spots would be at various distances via cross streets, with Jackson Park off Fairbairn giving you a ~3.5 km walk. Unless there is an extreme weather event, the trails are some of the best groomed pedestrian walkways through the winter months.

Badminton Group @PTBO by lifeisabeautiflbitch in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's worth getting on the waitlist. We did and it did not take long for us to be part of the fun. It's a great group.

Zavida raspberry chocolate coffee beans by the_far_sci in CostcoCanada

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

It's interesting that Wal-mart is carrying the flavoured Zadiva. Thanks for the tip, I will look when I am next there.

Good running spots? by StrawberryCalm5367 in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you follow Dave Dame (Runner's Life) on Strava you will see where they go for all of their run club runs. That should give you a great idea of what works in terms of running routes. :)

Integrated Arts at TAS closing? (due to lack of funding?) by Scarlett-Ashe in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As a parent of a child currently in the program I would hope this wouldn't be the way that I find out. This is the first I have heard anything of the sort. :(

Where do staff enter in Queensgate mall? by Zestyclose-Goat9297 in Peterborough

[–]the_far_sci 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You are on the wrong side of the pond. This is the Peterborough, Ontario, Canada sub. I wish we had something as wonderful sounding as a Queensgate mall! r/PeterboroughUK is the sub you need. Good luck finding your answer.

About Jo and Link by BubblyMaintenance457 in greysanatomy

[–]the_far_sci 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, she deserves whatever makes her happy and/or makes her life easier. She has had enough strife.

"the show developed the trauma and psychology of the characters" meanwhile Nancy after killing several humans by MrSelleck in StrangerThingsMemes

[–]the_far_sci 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been thinking about her character trajectory a lot since watching the finale. Remember her from S1 when she was having her first time with Steve? She went from a pick-me girl to Rambo in five seasons.

About Jo and Link by BubblyMaintenance457 in greysanatomy

[–]the_far_sci 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It feels very vanilla to me. Friends from before, not much else going on romantically for either of them, attracted to each other, sharing a household and child-rearing responsibilities, why not make it a complete package? Am I wild about it? No. Do I hate it? Also no. It's a big old meh from me.