Random Thought Thread v2

[iggy_oi]

Originally Posted by White Out 403

I've never had a Filet-O-Fish from McDonald's before, I think we have one tomorrow

I’d say this confirms that white out is Eddie Brock

[D as in David]

Originally Posted by Wormius

I think Google will update certain areas in Earth if you request it.

Oh good! I'd like Google to update large portions of the populace of Florida and rural Alberta.

[Sr. Mints]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Hey is there a giant underground water storage situation in Calgary somewhere? Like maybe under a golf course? I have this vague memory of something like that existing but I can't find anything online about it.

According to this old italian guy who lives a block away, and who's lived in his house since the '50s, the neighbourhoods between Nose Hill and Confederation Park/Confed golf course use to be a slough, and there's an underground spring in the area.

I knew about the horse pasture that was replaced by a development in the late 80s, right off Northmount Dr., but not about the spring. And I haven't verified or tried to fact check anything the neighbour says, but I have no reason to doubt him (despite the fact he paints his trees with lime wash, which seems like it should be a red flag)

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Sr. Mints

According to this old italian guy who lives a block away, and who's lived in his house since the '50s, the neighbourhoods between Nose Hill and Confederation Park/Confed golf course use to be a slough, and there's an underground spring in the area.

I knew about the horse pasture that was replaced by a development in the late 80s, right off Northmount Dr., but not about the spring. And I haven't verified or tried to fact check anything the neighbour says, but I have no reason to doubt him (despite the fact he paints his trees with lime wash, which seems like it should be a red flag)

It's an underground spring basically because we confined water flow and forced it to be one. Mcknight used to be a creek flowing into it before we paved it. Some good pages here if you are interested:


https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories...63ad157f74506b
(best link)


https://www.highlandparkcommunity.ca...deration-creek


https://www.friendsofconfederationcreek.com/

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by White Out 403

I've never had a Filet-O-Fish from McDonald's before, I think we have one tomorrow

If you're bored, get some hot habanero Mcnugget sauce and add it to it.

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

It's an underground spring basically because we confined water flow and forced it to be one. Mcknight used to be a creek flowing into it before we paved it. Some good pages here if you are interested:


https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories...63ad157f74506b
(best link)


https://www.highlandparkcommunity.ca...deration-creek


https://www.friendsofconfederationcreek.com/

I thought there was one under the old Richmond Green golf course?

[PaperBagger'14]

Does the city have any organic drop off bins similar to the recycling ones usually around home depots? City website only mentions getting extra bags but I have some long branches and bushes that won't fit in bags short of chopping them up

[activeStick]

Originally Posted by White Out 403

I've never had a Filet-O-Fish from McDonald's before, I think we have one tomorrow

It's my favorite burger there! Stick to the single and get extra tartar sauce. The double has a poor bread to fish ratio.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Wormius

Yeah, my wife had a deep fried oyster burger in Victoria one time and it was one of the worst smelling foods. I have encountered, kind of like stinky tofu.

But stinky tofu kind of smells enticing? At least I like it.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by Slava

But stinky tofu kind of smells enticing? At least I like it.

Enticing? I suppose it’s possible peoples olfactory systems interpret odours differently.

[White Out 403]

Someone in Tuscany is going to be disappointed. I ordered a filet o fish and small fries. I got 3 medium fries, 2 mccchickens, and a big mac. 3 drinks. correct order on the bag, so somwhere in Tuscany 3 people are going to be big time disappointed

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by PaperBagger'14

Does the city have any organic drop off bins similar to the recycling ones usually around home depots? City website only mentions getting extra bags but I have some long branches and bushes that won't fit in bags short of chopping them up

You can take them to the dump, it says charges apply but I remember dropping it for free if it is just clean compostables.


https://www.calgary.ca/waste/drop-off/yard-waste.html

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by White Out 403

Someone in Tuscany is going to be disappointed. I ordered a filet o fish and small fries. I got 3 medium fries, 2 mccchickens, and a big mac. 3 drinks. correct order on the bag, so somwhere in Tuscany 3 people are going to be big time disappointed

Somewhere out there, destiny is possibly saying, "Save the fish consumption for when you're surrounded by them in Cape Breton."

I don't know what destiny has in store for you for the extra calories though.

[Doctorfever]

Barbecued salmon on tin foil. Kid enjoys it, almost too much.

He finished the salmon then peeled the skin off the tin foil and ate that too! He says it tastes great.

Anyone else do that?

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by Doctorfever

Barbecued salmon on tin foil. Kid enjoys it, almost too much.

He finished the salmon then peeled the skin off the tin foil and ate that too! He says it tastes great.

Anyone else do that?

If the skin is crisp, it’s tasty. If not, I might throw it under the broiler for a minute to crisp up. No need to waste it.

[MoneyGuy]

Anyone have a method for keeping mosquitos out of the house? They follow us through the door. We killed eight in our bedroom last night. Maybe spray around the door? Turn off outside light perhaps.

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

Anyone have a method for keeping mosquitos out of the house? They follow us through the door. We killed eight in our bedroom last night. Maybe spray around the door?

Those cheap dollar store zapper racquets are fun and effective. Not so much on flies that get through. If you manage to actually hit one, they are only stunned for a few seconds.

[OutOfTheCube]

Originally Posted by White Out 403

Someone in Tuscany is going to be disappointed. I ordered a filet o fish and small fries. I got 3 medium fries, 2 mccchickens, and a big mac. 3 drinks. correct order on the bag, so somwhere in Tuscany 3 people are going to be big time disappointed

I get maybe not checking the suspiciously heavy bag, but at what point when they were handing you three drinks you didn't order did you go "Yep, this seems right"?

[White Out 403]

well, its skip the dishes so, you know, I just went out and brought the stuff inside.

#### this place can be insufferable.

[TheIronMaiden]

quick pass port question,

Can any citizen who has known me for the last two years and has a valid pass port be my guarantor, or does it need to be a notary?