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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I can almost guarantee Preston Manning has never given a thought to Indigenous rights in his entire career.

aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

It's not a stock type of position but Sportsplex just announced their summer camp counselor openings and said it was age 15+.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Thanks! I had thought it was all theory and written, didn't realize there is actual shooting.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Oh! I am signed up to do this in a few weeks. How was it? And glad to see it likely won't be 12 full hours.

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Catherine McKenna @cathmckenna.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

“We must be prepared to defend our sovereignty-not just with military spending, but with a population that is engaged, trained and ready.” Great piece by @petermacleod.bsky.social about how Canada needs a Civil Defence Force where every Canadian has a role to play. 🇨🇦💪 thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

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Canada Needs a New Civil Defence Corps | The Tyee

Trump’s aggression means it’s time to train thousands more civilians for disaster preparedness. Would you join?

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 07/05/2024

This is a fantastic series and should be part of every school's curriculum. We watched it with my son up through to the end of WWII & all learned a lot. The scale of this production was really ahead of its time.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 27/04/2024

I love subways but it will never happen in Halifax. The city is built on granite and pyritic slate that requires blasting and trucking to an under-salt water removal site. Because of this, the cost to create a single underground parking spot is ~ $30,000.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 07/04/2024

I don't know but following bc if there is, I'm there.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 31/03/2024

Someone has to confirm for me if this truly exists in Vancouver.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 31/03/2024

The more I hear about Queens Marque restaurants the less I want to support them. The food is always good but I can't see my way to supporting illegal work practices like this. I see a lot of online chatter about them confiscating tips as well. www.reddit.com/r/halifax/s/...

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 27/03/2024

After what the NS govt did to decimate municipal planning & coastal protection, I am totally on board with the fed govt forcing Houston's regime to do the barest minimum to combat climate change.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 27/03/2024

That is a lot of flags! Enjoy the new experiences!

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 27/03/2024

We tried Bedford Appliance warehouse a couple times and it was never worth the effort of getting there with their limited hoyrs. Enjoy your workhorse stove that will last for years 🙂

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 09/03/2024

Haha, if you don't know then we are all out of luck 😆

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 09/03/2024

Uummm anyone know why most of Dartmouth has no power #halisky?

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 06/03/2024

Setting up camp at my parents for 24 hours while they insulate the basement. The cat is emphatically Not Happy.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 06/03/2024

It's here!! The final stage of our heat pump conversion journey!! 🥳♨️♨️

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 29/02/2024

Waking up to no power threw my entire day off. I am used to easing into the morning with my Nespresso. I've now been up for 2 hours and only getting my coffee now.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 27/02/2024

I feel like they could maybe consult the minutes of similar meetings over the past 20 years?

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 27/02/2024

I hope they keep this up. A replacement for the funnies in the paper each day.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 27/02/2024

LOL, I saw the hacker one last week and was like wut...TAF

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 26/02/2024

I believe the first responsible government established in Canada was under Joseph Howe in Nova Scotia, in January 1848?

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 15/02/2024

It may be bleak mid February but my hibiscus is a determined reminder of heat and sun 🌺

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 14/02/2024

Oil tank is gone, furnace is gone, massive new hot water heater is operational. Onwards to a new furnace! In the meantime we have various little electric heaters scattered through the house to keep things warm. Thank god for our fireplace.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 14/02/2024

Plow went by, leaving waist-high piles blocking the driveway access. Frantic shovelling round 2.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 14/02/2024

Our connection to the oil tank has been cut. No more fossil fuels for us! Plus, our new hot water heater is massive.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 14/02/2024

Heat Pump Installation Day One: Frantic shovelling out of the driveway, sidewalk and road as the plow did not go down our side yet. Workers currently draining hot water tank - if I'd known it was going today I'd have taken a long luxurious bath.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 12/02/2024

Going on Friday! Really looking forward to it.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 11/02/2024

Thanks. It seems like we can get some diesel in Jerry cans in a pinch and top up as needed.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 11/02/2024

Oh yes, electrical panel already upgraded, new hot water tank also coming. I've never been so intimately acquainted with the heating mechanics of my house.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 11/02/2024

On a related note, does anyone know oil delivery places that will bring just a small amount? Our usual places does a minimum of 350 litres and we should only need enough for a week or so.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 11/02/2024

We are down to one eighth so I am very stressed. We originally thought this was all going to be done before year end (2023) so by now it's hard to see the end goal anymore.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 11/02/2024

I will call them tomorrow to ask about contingency plans. But We are almost out of oil so I need to plan in case it doesn't happen. Otherwise we will have no heat within a few days.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 11/02/2024

We went out last night for the first time in a couple months and it felt amazing to switch things up. Have a great time!

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 11/02/2024

I'm never getting this fucking heat pump, am I. Wednesday was the new date for work to start.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

I've been patient bc I know everyone is swamped and I want to be sympathetic bc Covid is out of everyone's control, but it just feels like we are bleeding money and this just needs to get done.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

I am just so frustrated and tapped out and want my fucking house and driveway back.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

I have no idea when they will be able to rebook us. In meantime I have topped up oil once and will need to do it again soon, still paying $300/month for this pod, can't use our driveway. Oh, and the basement insulation can't happen until the heat pump is done. So that's ANOTHER delay.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

OK, fine it is busy & everyone is getting this done. We stopped oil delivery, still have pod. Eletrical upgrade done mid-Jan, FINALLY today were were going to get the heat pump. Yesterday they called to cancel bc work team has Covid.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

Originally we were told to expect all the work done by end of year - 2023 that is. So we rented a storage pod, moved everything out of basement in late Oct. To find out with NS Power & contractor availability, we wouldn't get anything done until this winter.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 08/02/2024

Heat pump conversion rant. We were supposed to have our oil furnace replaced with a heat pump today. This has been months coming. We had the energy assessment done in July, quotes in Sept, all the funding application stuff in Oct/Nov. It's been a journey.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 07/02/2024

With you all the way on this. I've tried ordering the cheese and charcuterie boards from restaurants, and they radically underestimate how much cheese I am able and happy to eat.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 04/02/2024

Apparently cold dips are a new health fad.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 04/02/2024

A bunch of perfectly sane people apparently at Lake Banook today.

A group of people in bathing suits climbing into an ice covered lake. In February.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 04/02/2024

Just confirmed, CSAP schools also closed tomorrow!

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 04/02/2024

Yes, I was thinking the same. I WFH 3 days per week, this would not be good for us.

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aetotten.bsky.social @aetotten.bsky.social · 04/02/2024

Yes, it is a climate change thing. Growing up here in the 80s we always had snow and frozen lakes starting in December. It's like our seasons have all been delayed by a month now.

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