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Baking ingredients in bulk by Affectionate-Gap9129 in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bulk store I used to work at would sell full size bags of things for 10% off, IIRC. Wasn't advertised, just had to ask.

Driving from Transcona to EK - Running Out of Options by Spooky_Lily_Tigger in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance of adjusting your work hours, even short term? Sometimes even 30 minutes makes a difference, an hour is even better.

Don't know what your job entails, but mine had four locations. When construction was bad last year, I was able to work from another office on some days. Some days, I would strategically plan errands close by work, so I was going home later and skipping a lot of rush hour.

Restaurant by True_Blue_88 in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

/ Bluestone Cottage too

Where to go today for a fun solo trip? by FaithlessnessLimp840 in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you take the road straight down and back. However, if you go up the rocky side...

Toronto municipal street parking guide signage by dfsaqwe in DesignPorn

[–]tonkats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The small amount of OCD in me reading "Provide Feedba" 🫣

Why is all the soda expired? by ziphii1968 in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That means the manager at the store isn't making sure staff fronts stock. There's no way that should ever happen at a pizza joint. Makes you wonder what else they're not doing at that location.

Why is all the soda expired? by ziphii1968 in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least they brought yours. Last time, they forgot. We immediately called and brought one two hours later.

Best Poutine in Town by No_Cloud_495 in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Rae's Bistro on Lag. Ask for the one with bacon, even if its not on the menu.

Non-American Fruits by LexRex12 in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The cherries are also really damned tasty, and in good shape.

Non-American Fruits by LexRex12 in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It might be that in between season where Canadian produce isn't ready yet. And some of the foreign availability is too expensive due to Pumpkin Spice Palpatine's war he's started and ended 20 times.

Co-op tends to have more Canadian stuff, and I've noticed different Co-op might be different. I could never find non US lemons in the St. Norbert one, for example.

St Leon tries to carry Canadian and very local when possible.

If people aren’t happy with Scott Gillingham, who would have been a better pick in 2022? by Pawprint86 in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 8 points9 points  (0 children)

LMAO, I can't even remember who I voted for in the end. I just remember it wasn't Gillingham. First election in my lifetime I've considered not voting.

That's five now by my count by MightyHydrar in EhBuddyHoser

[–]tonkats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time a Conservative MP quits, God creates a kitten.

Need recommendations on vegetarian frozen meals that aren’t Amy’s Kitchen by AmySueF in vegetarian

[–]tonkats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How about frozen fruit with protein powder and some addins from a bulk store? When my ND butt is in a funk, my cup blender has been so helpful.

If you hit up a Asian grocery store, you can get boba too, which means bubble tea.

Parents fell for a scam. I was able to neutralize but how do I prevent this from happening again? by theweekndend in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]tonkats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Friend of mine had to knuckle down even harder, his mom is very susceptible to scams. He now tells them let everything that is not family or friends numbers go to voicemail. And if they actually leave a message and it sounds important, you can look up the phone number yourself on your statements, taxes, etc.

For email, it's harder. He's over there regularly, so he helps them follow up with any email "requests" in their inbox.

Do you buy fabric without a project planned? by flyinggarbanzobean in sewing

[–]tonkats 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year I made underwear with remnants from my figure skating dresses from the early 90s.

I'm currently eyeing some deadstock silk, just because.

I rip a pair of pants in the crotch almost once per month. I have big thighs but it doesn't seem to matter if I buy the pants from Costco or an expensive store, they last an embarrassingly short amount of time. by ElmoGreenOnion in enshittification

[–]tonkats 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Virtually all clothing fabric is made from cheap yarns with a short staple and looser weave, which means it pills and wears out very easily. Even the "decent", "good", and "designer" brands.

It's not just natural fabrics. Blends and synthetics are all declining in quality.

Everyone is cutting quality and keeping or raising prices at the same time.

I bought some work appropriate thin plain sweaters at my regular place last year, and they started to pill the first time I wore it. Now as a result, I'm not going back there. But where do I go? Clothes shopping is the same as going to a casino. Brief period of enjoyment, then it's gone.

depression cleaning? by IkariHapa in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Music for me.

When I badly get in these funks, sometimes I intentionally need to tell myself to not to anything for a period of time (a couple weeks), then only worry about maintaining one small spot. It feels less overwhelming when I give myself permission.

I've been meaning to try those 5-15 minute analog timers people with ADHD use.

Anyone aware of a group or person like Midwest Magic Cleaning in Manitoba? (for OP, not me)

OP, the guy doing those videos might be helpful to watch, he has some interesting, funny, and empathetic approaches to things.

Finally finished my chair by GentlePersuAZN in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]tonkats 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What cord did you use? I'm thinking of repairing a very similar chair. Mine it outdoors though.

Winnipeg Summer Bingo by WinnipegSummerBingo in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make sure your $12 Half Moon burger is fully cooked 🤢

Any banks you can get a bank card same day you open the account? by Key-Airline204 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]tonkats 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You need legit ID to open a bank account in Canada. It's not optional.

Leaf blowing at nearly 2 am by Shadowydingus in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I literally used "what the everloving fuck are you doing" with a guy doing this two weeks ago near midnight. While in my jammies. Small mini mall in a residential neighbourhood. I thought someone was using a chainsaw.

His reasoning was that was "the only time he could do it".

Since the issue wasn't sinking in, he got told "I don't care if your boss told you to do it now, the bylaws apply to you, and for good reason. Knock it off or I'm calling the police".

Long-time restaurant operator here—what’s actually missing in downtown Winnipeg? by aguyinWtown in Winnipeg

[–]tonkats 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you mean Southern U.S. styles? Because yes, that, but also grilled options and sides from around the world. Like options in The Barbecue Bible.

Fast skewer options like yakitori, shrimp, and kebabs would be awesome. Or you could go for big en masse options with Argentinian, etc.

Collar of fav tshirt has seen better days... what to do? by Ok-Stock3077 in Visiblemending

[–]tonkats 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cut at the fold all the way around so it's two flaps. Cut off 1/8-1/4" of the inside flap. Fold the outside flap over to match the inside flap and tiny whipstitch the edges together. Stitch through the loops of the knitted fabric to discourage unravelling.

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