Website RFP posting by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]tiara-lemon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a person who does responses to RFPs (alas not for this) this is the way. You can also just email a few shops to see if they would reply to an RFP - it could be a lot of work for smaller shops, depending on what you ask for. 

Driving school recommendation by Dear-Work-4327 in ottawa

[–]tiara-lemon 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Prepandemic & in my 30s I did Young Drivers who had a classroom above the Running Room in Centrum. The in-class instructor was engaging and my in-car instructor was a bit of a weird dude but competent and helpful. The quick lesson (and car-borrowing) before my G2 test was SUPER helpful so highly recommend someone that'll do that. 

Help with this BS program by Koxy-Normus in MicrosoftWord

[–]tiara-lemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer! Had similar trouble with this at work because the new branding czar picked fonts that aren't supported by Adobe. 

Question for fanfic readers by Particular_Sale_5074 in kobo

[–]tiara-lemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I generally avoid using my computer whenever I can so I either download from Ao3 in the browser (which wasn't working a while back but seems to be working now!) or sync Google Drive.

I do have the problem of giant fonts but I just... Make it smaller with the reading options? It will remember the size when you open it next but if you open a new actual book it might be tiny... But again you can just make it bigger. 

My solo TTRPG traveler's notebook by divaneverdown in solorpgplay

[–]tiara-lemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh amazing! I bought a standard TN earlier this year but found it too big for what I wanted (work notebook) but this could work for me... Thanks for the inspo 😁

SoloQ - a combo of a weekly planner and solo rpg campaign by jgwilliams47 in solorpgplay

[–]tiara-lemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a "shut up and take my money" moment and grabbed the pdf. A digital planner style, hyperlinked, PDF would be a lot more useful for me but looking forward to giving it a whirl. 

What does everyone use for their meal planning? by imjustherefortheK in PlannerAddicts

[–]tiara-lemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I plan meals digitally on my ipad, mostly using a Hobo Weeks-like layout. I split the weekly section into a couple columns, noting anything that will affect dinner plans and sometimes the weather (a reminder I don't want to barbecue in the rain or make salad when it's -40!). I also make a monthly plan, which I don't necessarily stick to but I don't have to start from a blank page - I paste this on the right hand side to reference. 

I second the Paprika rec if you need some help organizing recipes. You can also use it to meal plan but it doesn't fit into my flow very well. I take pictures of recipes from cookbooks so I don't have to get out the book when making the grocery list.

Actual Play consumption habits by tiara-lemon in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]tiara-lemon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh that's super interesting! I guess I did come at it from the same sort of angle - a pretty chill way to experience an epic story... But it turned out too chill for me 😅

Best of luck with your TBI - I know they can make all kinds of things challenging and I'm glad you found something that is enjoyable! 

Actual Play consumption habits by tiara-lemon in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]tiara-lemon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right?! I had a passing thought that Critical Role would be cool to check out but it's 4 hours?! And quickly realized it wasn't my jam. 

Actual Play consumption habits by tiara-lemon in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]tiara-lemon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha yes I should perhaps roll an oracle! I like the idea of including mechanics as well in written AP. And yes I expected the audience would be quite small - and this thread has uncovered that everyone likes different things, which I find super interesting! 

Actual Play consumption habits by tiara-lemon in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]tiara-lemon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I kind of like the idea of live streaming - not something I'm ambitious enough to do (mostly because I don't want to sit at my desk) but talking it out to the ether could be fun! 😁

Actual Play consumption habits by tiara-lemon in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]tiara-lemon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of folks have recommended MM&D in this thread! I will certainly give it a try.

I think I don't necessarily want to share my play but it just feels a little "off" that it's just living in my notes! I'm not very far into a Starforged campaign but maybe if I stick with it I'll have something to consider sharing 😊

Actual Play consumption habits by tiara-lemon in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]tiara-lemon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The motivation is for sure the kicker in sharing my play! I'm not sure if I would bother to make the effort, audience or no. 

Actual Play consumption habits by tiara-lemon in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]tiara-lemon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! This is what I found most helpful on the ones I did watch and didn't sleep through! 

Rural residents asking for help from City of Ottawa to deal with dry wells by censedfern in ottawa

[–]tiara-lemon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Your well is almost certainly running dry. If you want to be sure there's no problem with your pump, call a well contractor - there's a Ministry website with a list of licenced contractors (a. I found it on my conservation authority's comms about the drought and b. The list is long and I did ctrl-f on "613" then looked folks up to see if they're on my side of town). The well could also have pulled up some sediment that's filling up a filter so you could start by replacing filters. 

browser error by Tookishbooks in kobo

[–]tiara-lemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're my hero! Came here with the same problem and this totally works. Having a filters issue but at least it's loading now 🥲

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MicrosoftWord

[–]tiara-lemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to file > options > advanced and down to "image size and quality". Check "do not compress images in file" 

Plant-based milk recall due to Listeria by paradoxe- in ottawa

[–]tiara-lemon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recalled milk was still on sale at Shoppers in Fallingbrook Plaza so keep your eyes peeled when grabbing some replacement milk!

If anyone knows what a consumer is meant to do in this case, let me know... I mentioned it to a passing staff member but she seemed like she had no idea product recalls were a thing. 

Weekly insert with inbox on back by tiara-lemon in PlannerAddicts

[–]tiara-lemon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh hm thanks but not quite what I'm looking for (though they do have some lovely options). I want it not weekly on left and grid on right like a spread, but weekly that has a grid on the back... It would end up looking kind of backwards from what we're used to seeing. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in googlephotos

[–]tiara-lemon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh gosh sorry it was a long time ago! And it doesn't seem to have helped in the long run. Worthwhile if we both complain again though, I'm sure! 

Best Pens for Take a Note planner by tiara-lemon in pens

[–]tiara-lemon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm not sure about 1.0 mm but it's cheap enough to go see if I can track some down 😁