laskinator.bsky.social
Leftie pinko since about 1988, bike rider, animal and Nature appreciater, writer of strongly worded emails, covid cautious extroverted introvert.
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I went out of my way to ride around on the car-free portion just because I could. It was super busy. People were having a great time. Almost every chair was full. Kids and doggos everywhere!
A photo without many people in it was difficult.
#ParkwaysForPeople
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Once again, you and I are in the same area, but didn't cross paths! I passed this Superstar Combo as well!
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The number of spots on Scott that are being re-done AGAIN. It's such a waste of money. Why redesign the street without thinking about near-future ground work that might be needed??
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It's now at 55. Proceed with caution.
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Looks like the AQHI for Halifax is 61 right now. Ottawa is 68. It's remarkably better than it's been, but I'm gonna keep the windows closed anyway. Which I hate, cuz the temp is lovely.
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In my case, it's sparkling transportation, since the only time I get to use it now is for Saturday commutes to work.
I'm not getting up at the crack of 8am on a Sunday just to ride on KZM. I have coffee to drink and a deck to sit on.
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Hahaha good one
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Omg it would be a very comfortable 6ish hours to Halifax. I'd choose that over air travel every damn time.
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Unironically: won't someone please think of the children?
I grew up in Bedford, my Mom wouldn't drive me anywhere, so if I wanted to go somewhere, I walked or rode my bike. I always had to ride on the sidewalk when I left my neighbourhood.
(Except for the time I rode all the way to Waverley!)
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I believe we find the animal for whom the need and benefit is mutual.
Animal soul mates, if you will.
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Glad I got one in there on time! Lol!
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Well I'm glad it was closed for a GOOD reason.
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Who?
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Sammich.
Bacon, egg, avocado, cheese optional, mayo, lightly toasted English muffin or bagel.
*chef's K.I.S.S.
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Omg this story was shared on FB today, I read some comments, one person actually asked how the smoke could be worse here than closer to the fires. Apparently some people don't know how wind and air currents work!!! 🤯🤣
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I emailed the mayor, and then forwarded the email to clerks.
Happy to help in any way I can.
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Not that it will help much, but I just sent the mayor an email expressing my disappointment.
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He's heading down to the Velofix / Let's Bike tune up shortly:
June 6th
11am – 1pm
Safety check pop-up
with sponsor vélofix at
Marion Dewer Plaza (City Hall).
No registration required, first come first served!
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👋
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Yeah, it hiked up right around 6pm. From 80 to 160 in less than 2 hours by the site I checked. Yuck.
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Fully expected to pass @justginottawa.bsky.social along the River with a resounding high five this morning.
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Same graphic, sister sites?
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I like this site.
aqicn.org/city/ottawa/
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(The big orange bike is a good hint too 😉)
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It really hits home when you see images like this.
(Or try to move outside for longer than 15 mins)
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I am the only person I've seen wearing a mask outside in the past 48 hours.
I doubt the general populace even own good masks anymore.
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I did just over half the ride from work to the group ride without a mask, finally I had to stop to put one on, my throat felt gross. Memories of last year, and I don't like it one bit.
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Oh absolutely. I wore a mask for 2/3 of my riding time tonight. My lungs are much happier for it.
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I dunno, but it's gross out.
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I use the weather network app for basic stuff, then I search other sites for more specific info.
It took half a day for TWN to update the air quality.
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Same, but it's worse today, looks like.
Miss Charlie Tuna is fed up with the closed windows already.
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The red light running is rampant.
Maybe if drivers would put their phones away so they could see the lights... 🤷🏼♀️
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Ew.
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He's happy in his ignorance, so what can I do? 🤷🏼♀️
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Tbf I encounter very few large groups riding on MUPs, the issue my friend brought up and that I commented on is the singles or 2-3 riders.
The larger groups I do see are usually seniors, or kids in summer daycamps. Then a lack of speed can be an issue! Lol
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My Dad, much further north and in the really bad air area: sky's clear, weather's nice, I'm mowing dandelions gawddamn it! This is the screenshot from Fire Smoke .ca I sent him.
🙄 effin boomers...