So I posted a question about geo-restrictions in the Six Flags app and the auto-mod deleted it and said that it's a "commonly asked question" and I should check the "common questions post."
I'm probably missing something obvious, but where's the common questions post? The only pinned ones I can find are about hiring and general ride etiquette.
If I use my member perks to get the free bring-a-friend ticket on an early start day, can they enter at 9:00 as well?
After a few years, my Keens are in need of replacement. I've had a few pairs over the last decade and a half and while I have no real complaints, I'm wondering what else is out there.
Anyone have any recommendations for durable water-friendly sandals? Something I can portage with, hop in and out of the canoe, etc
Preferably west end/Etobicoke, but hit me with what you've got. ¡Gracias!
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(Cusco, Peru)
So I've been away from the city for almost a year now, am coming back at the end of July. I know that Sneaky's fate is once more in question. If it does get shutdown/redeveloped, when is that likely to happen? Will I be able to get one last plate of nachos before it does?
On Brock at Queen, by the LCBO. Was thinking about it today for some reason. Good burgers, great poutine.
Edit: May have been called Stampede Bison Grill?
Merlin is suggesting either parrotlet or mountain parakeet. I'm leaning towards the former but outside corroboration would be appreciated. As a thanks, I'm adding photos of some burrowing owls I saw today — another lifer, woot!
A couple of weeks ago, u/BobPlaysWithFire asked what our favourite types of tasks are, and I said the ones with two parts, where contestants are inadvertently setting themselves up for success or (more frequently) epic failure. >!Joel's flip flop forfeit has strongly reinforced my thoughts on this matter.!< It was a thing of beauty.
It seems that people in r/fantasy have really particular likes and interests. Which is good!
But I'm amused every time I see something like, "I want to read a book about a deposed halfling prince who's in love with the local tavern wench, but she doesn't know who he is. Together they go on a quest to find the last mage in the land. There should be magic and romance, but NO DRAGONS." And then invariably, people give 25 relevant and on-point suggestions.
This is all equal parts hilarious and awesome, but also very specific to this sub. Like, r/fiction doesn't seem to have the same sort of thing. "Looking for books about middle-aged executives who quit their jobs to open a scuba shop in Key West. Preferably with a stray dog that brings the protagonist and love interest together."
What is it about fantasy that prompts this?
Okay, bird team. This is not a great photo at all, I know, but it's the only one I got. The bird appeared to be blue with a longish tail.
Merlin suggested a >!European roller!< and it may well be, but the photos in the app are all of the bird sitting peacefully which makes it hard to compare with the glimpse I got of it in flight.
Walked by a restaurant in a very popular tourist destination. I imagine rent is high and they find people willing to pay it, but even so. Is this crazy? Am I crazy?
I'm not the only one in this sub, I'm sure, who winces when seeing certain language trends. Twice this week already I've seen reddit posts which start like this:
"My husband and I's anniversary is next week and..."
It's ugly, it's inelegant and it goes against everything I've ever been taught. I hate it.
But it's also becoming more common and may one day be considered acceptable, if it isn't already.
I'm not entirely an old-school prescriptivist. I still use whom more often than most people would consider necessary, but I acknowledge that language changes and evolves over time. There are, however, certain trends (phrases, usage, etc.) that I can't stand.
How do you deal with your grammatical and linguistic pet peeves becoming commonplace? Do you just shrug and try to accept them? Rage against the dying of the light? The former feels like giving up, the latter a losing battle which leads only to aggravation.
I'm curious to know what other people think.
Have had my Hennessy Explorer for almost a decade now, no complaints. But it's showing a lot of wear and tear and I think I'll be looking for a replacement in the next couple of years.
I'd happily buy from Hennessy again, but are there any other Canadian companies out there making camping hammocks? Wondering what my options are.
Growing up in the late 1900s (class of 2000, represent!), prom was strictly an American term. My high school had semiformals and a formal. Now it seems like everyone has prom instead. Did formals get dumped at the same time as OACs?
Species, not a particular individual.
I was at the National Gallery in London today with my daughter. We looked at Rosa Bonheur's Horse Fair, and later a pastoral scene with many cows, and it got us wondering which animal species (not including humans, obvs) has been most represented. We decided it's probably horses first, followed by either cows (landscapes, pastorals) or dogs (often featured in portraits).
Any thoughts?