That’s awesome. I’m going to have to look in to this more seriously. Thank you for adding more fuel to a tiny little flame. 😊

Not likely, though I have not lived in Vancouver full time for some time (about 8 years), I don’t know what the weather is like day to day. It used to be really predictable, but in the last few years, there’s been wild cold snaps. Generally, the lower mainland is pretty sheltered from the weather in the rest of Canada so unlikely to get stuck. Though if there’s a dusting of snow, the rest of the country makes fun of us because most people don’t know how to drive in it.

Someone mentioned the AHL games. Sorry, that’s what I meant when I said Colosseum games. That’s where they host the AHL games. It’s at the Pacific National Exhibition, which is on the east end of Vancouver. Some great tips from the other commenters. I would vouch for not driving across Canada. I’ve done a part of it for work, and though the Rockies are pretty, I wouldn’t do it in mid/late autumn until summer unless you’re comfortable driving in snow, ice and fog.

The autumn foliage will be more October. I love it because I love the cold. If you’re looking to spend a few coins (especially since your currency trumps ours by a lot), the Rocky Mountaineer might be something to look in to.

Australia, yes. I especially hate the ones that have a button to turn on and have so little power that if you rubbed your hands together fast enough, they’d dry faster via friction than using the dryer.

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Depends on how much you want to spend. Do you want to include pre season games, mid season, or chance the play-offs? Do you want to see the Canucks thrash the Leafs? Pick some games where there’s some big rivalries and you’ll enjoy it. These will help you decide where you want to be when. The entire stadium singing of the national anthem gets me every time.

I’m assuming you’ll do plenty of other things in each of the cities. I’m from the West, so I can guarantee you’ll get rained on (umbrella is a must), but the blue sky days are glorious and you won’t freeze like you would back east. The Canucks play in an enclosed stadium, so you’ll enjoy it, but still bring warm clothes. Unless the roof caves in, they won’t likely cancel games.

You can see if you can catch some local games at the Colosseum, too.

Check the cost of seats. Level 100 vs 300 nosebleeds. They can get pricey.

Happy to suggest all sorts of things to do in Vancouver when you’re ready to plan everything else!

Edit: Spelling is hard.

And to be honest, I would pick September or March. September because you get to see the pretty autumn colours, and March because same thing except Spring. Just be aware that there’s two weeks in March that is spring break for the kiddos and uni students. Might want to plan around it so you can do some touristy things without them being overrun.

Edit again: The excuse is that I’m sick and my brain wires crossing so I’m remembering things in pieces. Anyway, season schedule usually is released mid July, so if you’re waiting for the schedule before booking, then you’ve got only a few months to book for flights before December. Going in March/April gives you more leeway for flights. April also gets in to play off season, but you don’t know out of your three cities if they’ll make the play-offs.

I’ve not yet tried Fly by Jing for that very reason. Unsure if I will bite the bullet to try it now that I’ve found this recipe.

I’ve seen brands like Umami Papi, Momofuku (heard some good things about it, but also not willing to part with that much money), and Chotto Motto. Have not tried any.

I approved a food business mid last year and the guy swore by this one brand that I can’t seem to find online. Said that he was friends with the owner, and I think it was a really small business at the time, not sure now. I’ll post here when I’m able to find it.

If you get a chance to make this chili oil, let me know what you think in comparison to Fly by Jing, so I’ve got something to work with when I’m over in Malaysia!

I highly doubt they do. They probably just get tested and tagged, and maybe to make sure the filters are cleaned/replaced. Otherwise, I really don’t know. Do the daily cleaners even wipe those down? I’ve more often seen people cleaning the traffic lights (3 times in my entire life) than I see anyone go near a hand dryer with a cloth (none).

Sure can! DM me your full name, address, and credit card information with security code, and it’ll be on its way. 🫢

Same. Some swear by Lao Gan Ma, but for some reason, it makes my stomach feel funny.

This homemade one is by far the best I remember having, and I’ve had quite a few. I’ll be heading off to Malaysia in about a month, so I’ll report back if I find anything.

Environmental Health Officer here… I had a classmate who did a study on this, specifically the Dyson-type where you stick your hands in downwards.

Next time, take a look at what’s there in the 2mm gap on the bottom inside where the water, etc. collects, and where the forced air blows all that material. Remember to not breathe.

There’s a reason why we direct food businesses to use paper towels in the kitchen, not hand dryers. Also, because ain’t nobody got time to properly wash their hands for 30 seconds and then stand there completely drying their hands when they have 20+ chits on the go.

Edit: Forgot to mention, the majority of people don’t know how to wash their hands properly, especially under the nails (both men and women). They’ve just used the hand dryer. Now you use the hand dryer. Multiply that by how many days it is before these things actually get cleaned and sanitised only to be contaminated again by the first user until the next clean and sanitise, if ever. Humans are filthy. 💀

Potatoes, egg, bacon (?), and cheese… Yum.

On first glance, I thought it was thin slices of spam on top. I’ll take either. Did you use any sauces, or was it delicious as it was?

It’s super easy. Takes just over an hour and a quarter with all of the waiting time. I spent the most time on measuring out the ingredients. Everything else was just waiting.

I’ve done other recipes, but I think I like this one the best so far. I just need to play with it to kick up the sichuan tingle a bit more without throwing out the flavour too much.

I know what you mean. What’s even more infuriating is when one or both of two things happen:

1. There’s not “Skip to recipe” button; and/or

2. In the recipe, they refer to the 5-page blurb.

A recipe should be able to stand on its own without having to read the blurb.

But I did read at some point in the last few years is that Google or search engines in general “look” at these blurbs and they get bumped to the top or something. I didn’t read much in to it.

I don’t know what kind of schedule you have, but if you’re able to, get a job on the hill, even if it’s one day a week. I used to work part time every season, and I got a free seasons pass. I can’t remember about rentals but I had my own board. I got to know all of the rentals people so I got to take out some skis every now and then for free if they weren’t busy.

If instructors have lessons scheduled but they haven’t been filled, sometimes you can hop in for free or at a discounted rate.

For all beginners, I highly highly recommend to take a few lessons first because A) you pick up bad habits from friends, and B) first and foremost, you need to be confident with your stopping, not following your friends down double blacks. You’ll end up hating yourself and giving up on the sport.

If working is not possible, then you could look at volunteering. My mountain would give one free daypass every shift you worked, so you could very easily volunteer in the morning and hit the slopes in the afternoon or another day.

Re: driving… Snow tires. Get some good ones, and practice driving in snow until you’re comfortable before going up a mountain. I also used to drive long distances over mountain passes and have seen some bad things.

I do remember using a pedal, and I don’t remember it being too hard. I do recall, however, one of the troublemakers in class would put the pedal to the metal and the teacher would give him an earful.

What are some of the things that you’ve sewn? I need a little inspiration, maybe it’s time I pick it up as a hobby and not just for school.

Play guitar, or sew. Guitar because I play woodwinds, so when I’m sick, I’m pretty useless. At least with a guitar, I can cough my lungs out and still somewhat play guitar if I’m not heaving for air. Or someone else can sing for me.

Sewing because then I wouldn’t have to resort to a single needle and thread and have no idea what I’m doing when patching something up. If I could remember how to use a sewing machine from home economics class in highschool, then I could start a little hobby business on the side, and I wouldn’t have to give up my favourite pair of jeans. :(

Now that I think about it, origami for me, too. Sometimes, I’ll have a cough candy and then I’m left with a wrapper. I stick it in my pocket when there’s no bin nearby, and it always somehow ends up as a crane, turtle, or fortune teller.

Personally, I keep it until it’s got mould. The days recommended really depends on how many times the fridge is opened and how long the fridge is opened for.

Example: I’ve had a opened tub of hummus in my fridge for 2 months and it’s still been fine. I also eat yogurt way past its best before date, so. Shrug None of it would last a week in a share house.

Depends on the food item, but for tomato/pizza sauce, it’ll be the mould if you haven’t cross contaminated the sauce with something else (ie scoop out sauce with spoon, touch spoon to pizza dough, scoop more sauce with same spoon; or wiping finger along rim, licking off finger, and repeat).

I told my boss about the team leader who was bullying others, bullying the business owners, and making extremely sexist and racist remarks to everyone “lower” than him, and then I became thd problem. 🙄 Management are the ones that preach “We’re a family” until money or their ego is involved, and suddenly, they’re crying and out for blood.

You did what was right. Be proud to have the morals and respect for you and others that they will never have.

It’s why I ended up quitting that job. I couldn’t get ahead because documenting everything took up so much of my time. In the end, the entire chain up to CEO still sided with my shite in the rain of a manager because she sucked enough under the table 🙄