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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

You reference "working with Federal and Provincial governments" to be able to execute your vague plans (ideas?). Where do you assess the risk of failing to secure the support you obviously need from them? This is a critical dependency over which you may have influence but certainly not control.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

How about the City of Ottawa stands up an initiative then? (There's still time for @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social to then champion it as an election point too!)

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Two signs seen on recent courses: "Pain is just French bread" "Run like there's a hot guy in front of you and a creepy guy behind you"

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Agree with all of these, as does my 5'7" partner! I do love the size, even right at the back is still closer than you get at many venues.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Also a Bluenose certificate is a traditional Naval award to mark a sailor's first crossing of the Arctic Circle.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I keep an emergency bag in my office cupboard...

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

All very suburban looking locations....

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Meant to post that the Watts Creek to Bells Corners trail has been repaired. Not sure exactly when as have been out west for two weeks. So pleased as it should mean dressable trail for winter fun too!

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Grant Ennis @grantennis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“The paradox of transportation in the late twentieth century is that while it became possible to travel to the moon, it also became impossible, in many cases, to walk across the street.” - Joell Vanderwagen, 1995 archive.org/details/isbn...

AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Didn't see you at any of the games though.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Does anyone have a name for the puddles that form where kerbs are dropped to meet the road at intersections? Annoying when it's rain, dangerous when it freezes.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Literally the underlying message of the quote - it shouldn't be that way. Nothing at all to do with privilege.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Don't make me tap the sign Mark.

A Venn diagram showing the intersections between three 'wants' - stable services, low density, and low taxes, demonstrating the compromises required for any two and the fact that all three are not simultaneously possible.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Great stuff. Worth mentioning that as it gets colder the battery life of lights reduces so don't expect to get the published run times!

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I now see how @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social is "keeping taxes low" - by asking us to do the cleaning... What's next?

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Perhaps there's a reason you are the only one...

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

What if every city that declared a #ClimateEmergency actually acted like it’s an emergency? What if every city that committed to #VisionZero actually acted like they meant it, prioritizing human lives in decision-making? What if every city’s budget actually reflect their approved plans & visions?

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Yes it does, clearly painted with directional arrows and separate pedestrian lanes. People are just being lazy with dedicated infrastructure. This is what pisses drivers off even more (and me).

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

And those 'savings' will be apparent to home buyers, not just soaked up by developers rubbing their hands together as you make them more money?

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

So... it won't worsen as winter approaches? This was all down to you?

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I've just spent two days wandering Vancouver's downtown core and waterfront and not had to push a single beg button. Why can't we have nice things in #Autowa?

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Amazing. Whenever I run the Army Run I make a point of keeping to the left along there to read each board.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Assuming they are just going to leave them now. That might impact the quality of the Ottawa West Winter Trail this year. I hope not though.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Blah, blah, blah. You've had 4 years, you're not getting any more. Please don't come out with the "it's an 8 year job" BS again either.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I'm guessing that @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social, you know about livelaughmayor.com so now treat your daily photo as a challenge for us all. I like it, it's sort of geocaching and I feel it's actually influenced your posts! A shame they'll be no more after the election. 😜

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Live.Laugh.Mayor. – "Good morning Ottawa. Bonjour Ottawa." Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has been posting photos with these words for years now. However, a large portion of these photos appear to be on ...

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Gravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

When I bike to work I often like to take the long, scenic way home via paths and trails that are only accessible via biking or walking. I don't do that when I drive.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Tight corners around posts or through narrow gaps take a subtle shift in cornering technique but so much fun to haul stuff!

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Hey @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social, wish you'd planted as many trees along Scott as you have election signs...

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I grew up with Northern Exposure but not sure where to find it. Love Shoresy, North of North, Ludvig (BBC UK), and have you ever seen Taskmaster? (available on YouTube)

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I wrote this quickly at a bus stop and didn't realize it would go viral, or else I would have worded it better. But the point is that the media is too credulous about AI killing everyone in 10 years (how?) when climate change is killing people now and will only get worse (we know exactly how).

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Looking into getting my hands on it.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

She actually mentions Scott in the election blurb on her website.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Especially when there is a sign directing people that way.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Have you seen how many Jeeps park there - getting off-road!!?🤣 Can afford the apartment but not the in-building parking!

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you, I've not thought of sending to Leiper's office before, will do in future.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

So, the temporary sidewalk along Scott is closed for "pedestrian safety" but what that actually means is "workers' parking". @mark-sutcliffe.bsky.social #autowa

Image shows an area of sidewalk adjacent to a street cordoned off with numerous bollards. A SIDEWALK CLOSED | TROTTOIR BARRÉ sign is preventing path users from accessing the area that contains 2 parked cars.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

You do realize that first responders are usually responding after something has happened? Safety is about removing hazards as well as reducing the likelihood / impact of them. You're concentrating on the right hand side of the Bow Tie diagram, not the left. (assuming you understand this concept).

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It's almost like people want to ride their bikes all the time!! 😁

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Toon Dreessen @toondreessen.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Good question for local #OttCity leaders: are you still posting on X? Why? Is your addiction to followers so severe that you’re prepared to continue on a platform that supports such hatred?

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Ottawa: "if in doubt, put bollards out." Just what we need to see - more of those f**king bollards. They're like a plaque in this city, and even more annoying when work is supposedly finished and they're left there.

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AyJay 68 @ayjay68.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I have a Burley Flatbed and it is awesome! People in stores freak out when I buy big stuff while wearing my helmet!

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