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charlesbernard.ca

I'm from Ottawa and I'm here to help.

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The hardest part about EV ownership so far has been finding an electrician to quote on installing our Level 2 charger... But we're making do with a 12A charger on a regular 120V outlet, and it's been alright. Our use patterns mean battery level dips over the week, but tops up over the weekend.

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Great Scott!!

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It’s not a rage-tariff unless it actually comes from champagne, otherwise it’s just a Sparkling Whine.

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Pretty sure at least half of these place names are made up.

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Big day out. I got to make my first amateur radio call from frigging Bletchley Park. And my random contact: a station in Ottawa 10km from my house.

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He used to beeeeee a little boooooyyyyyy

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Britain: "You Canadians are so influenced by American culture." Also Britain:

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Made it to London for AEOUD after 25 straight hours of travel, and so far I've only been temporarily blinded once!

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Today I was officially the last person in the English speaking world to connect that the voice of Olaf is also Elder Cunningham from Book of Mormon.

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"Dad, can you put on Stompin Tom? I kind of want to listen to the Good Old Hockey Game." "...yes. Yes we can."

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Twin B is very proud of her new stuffed animal, and loves displaying it. But I really need to find a way to get her to stop asking if we "want to see a donkey show".

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I am once again begging retailers: "don't make it hard for the client to give you their money". In very related news, we've finally found a new (to us) car.

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"I am sending you an email. Please contact me by email." phone rings, followed by a text asking me to call back, followed by an email asking me to check my texts It's like car dealerships were scientifically formulated to offset any excitement in buying a car?

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SITREP: Tried to top up the coolant, discovered it leaking out the bottom as fast as I could pour it in. Luckily the used car market is as stable as eve- [touches earpiece] oh no.

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"Nice work sounding out those words. You're well on your way to reading, and it's because of all your hard work at school." Twin B: "And because I have great parents!" Anyway, if you're looking for me tomorrow, I'll be out buying a pony. 🥹

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The situation has been upgraded to "the car is full of smoke and all the dashboard lights are on".

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I've been told that the car "made an awful noise and smell at the same time", so I guess I'm car shopping. What's the latest poop on battery electric cars not made by That Guy?

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Over two years after moving in, I finally spent the $30 on light bulbs for the fancy fixture over the kitchen island... ...only to later realize I have no idea where the switch is to control the stupid things.

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It has been 3️⃣ days since a toddler has pooped in the tub. Because he did it on the floor instead. 🤦 (Easier cleanup though.)

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It has been 0️⃣ days since a toddler has pooped in the tub.

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