@avilewis The most frustrating part of all of this is that we knew about this YEARS AGO.
The HHB could have done this just like it had done with the MacDonald and Mackay bridges - with bonds/loans (Mackay was done badly btw).
Why we're adding private ownership and profit into the mix is just stupid, costs will go up.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mackay-bridge-financing-9.7361262
Step one, remove the very low tolls that fund the non for profit bridge commission.
Step two, pretend to be shocked that bridges cost money to repair and replace (that they were totally and completely aware of).
Step three, float privatization as an alternative because we "have no money".
This f*cking timeline is so infuriating.
Internet, I have the absolute pleasure of introducing you to Larry. Larry is my Rollie's new kitten. We're so excited to welcome him to our family. ❤️
The largest of which clocks in at 602g!
Also this scale is like 8 years old so don't judge my Amazon scale 😛
Today's garden haul.
This explains why the one tomato plant was so hilariously lopsided 😅
These are probably the largest tomatoes I've ever grown 🐘
Potatoes have been cut back to firm up in the garden beds for harvesting later.
Canadians! If you're travelling willingly to the US for travel in August 2026, you should feel bad.
Shame on you.
There are so many other options available to you, when you know better, you do better.
FYI, Canada's Blood supply is still critically low - with many types below a week of supply remaining.
If you haven't already (and are medically able!) donating Blood is easy way to make an impact in someones life.
Side shout out to the 2SLGBTQIA+ peoples - you may now be eligible to donate, as rules changed a few years ago about (behaviour based) instead of blanket bans.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/moneris-deal-canadian-digital-sovereignty-9.7304962
Answer: Yes.
A not impossible scenario:
"Will you be stopped at the border because your purchase records indicate that you bought something with THC?" she said, referring to a chemical compound found in cannabis, which remains illegal in the U.S. under federal jurisdiction."
In case anyone was wondering, Linux Mint Debian Edition was trivially easily to install, in fact I think it was actually easier?!
I could boot right into the live environment without any issues like I had with regular Linux Mint (Ubuntu).
So far, it seems far snappier and more responsive than regular Linux Mint, plus you're avoiding the Ubuntu AI bandwagon 😎.
Update: when I got up and tried to reach him, he just came over and wanted scratches while chirping at me.
I'm sorrryyyy I have to workkkk 🥹
Check out this sweet TV set I found in the recycling.
2005, seems to work perfectly! CRT (made by Panasonic) is bright and crisp.
Thinking this would be perfect for my C64.
