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Unfortunately, this map data is almost two years old and may not incorporate the recent unprecedented melting reported in the last couple of days from both Greenland and the Arctic. https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/14/us/greenland-sudden-ice-melt-wxc/index.html

This from the Washington Post (behind a paywall) Temperatures leap 40 degrees above normal as the Arctic Ocean and Greenland ice sheet see record June melting

Arctic Permafrost Melting 70 Years Sooner Than Expected, Study Finds https://weather.com/science/environment/news/2019-06-14-permafrost-melting-sooner

I am pro small growers, I am pro craft cannabis industry, I am pro home growing, but over the last 4 years seeing how dispensaries are changing the landscape am totally pro regulation and big cannabis future. The first time I went to a dispensary that had lab tests for terpenes and THC profiles with percentages I was blown away. Hours and hours of reading on how chemicals interact, genomic research, how THC-V can interact with CBD... Ground breaking stuff on how people with different genetic backgrounds can be effected differently by different strains.

It's some of the neatest science I've learned, and it is only possible at scale(for now). Lab tests are too expensive for Dave who grows 15 plants in his basement. I don't doubt that Dave cared for his plants better than Tilray, but Dave did not grow 400 of the same strain and was able to do multiple lab tests on each crop. Heck Dave probably has a higher THC percentage, and a lower environmental impact than Tilray, but for those who want more than to just get stoned Government legal weed at scale is a blessing.

Based on your comment I'd bet your a long time consumer, check out this podcast for a great starting point on Cannabis science, it will blow your mind.

I'm not sure why you were downvoted. McDonald's is great place to take the family at any time of day. Everyone should check out the new $5 McPicks meals!

Also, don't forget that you can now order ahead of time for take out on the new app: (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mcdonalds.superapp)

I don't really know anything about children so I can't speak to if he could handle it. It gets steep at times, particularly near the top. Alltrails lists it as a hard hike, you might want to check out the comments there. It took us a little less than 3 hours last time I did it, but I think that's a low estimate.

Pay attention to the markers and be prepared, some guy got separated from his group I think last year and had to spend the night on the mountain.

Do you mean Ammonite Falls? or one of the other falls in the area? In general getting down to the creek is very steep in most places, and the most accessible falls are Ammonite.

I would recommend trying OpenStreetMaps,

It's really simple to do.

Just buy the cable, it's $10 on Prime: https://www.amazon.ca/Baofeng-Programming-Cable-BAOFENG-BF-888S/dp/B00CP0I474

The software is called CHIRP and it's free.

If you want help programming it, buy the cable and you can come by and I'll walk you through it.

I'm glad I could help. Good luck :) And btw, this little antenna will pull in Seattle, but only on a really good day.

https://www.amazon.ca/Outdoor-Amplified-Antenna-Remote-TKT-11/dp/B06XZQ2W18/ref=pd_rhf_ee_p_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AD00NVYCQ1D2KF1HZQJC

Those bins are huge... here are 8 bags for $35 + $7.50 shipping: https://www.amazon.ca/8560-Clean-Professional-Refuse-Anthracite/dp/B00DZFOY5O/

We have several small garbage bins around the house and just tie up the small bags and toss them in the big bin and leave it at that. No need to put small bags in a big bag.

https://www.amazon.ca/INPANOLS-Pulv%C3%A9risateur-dazote-liquide-LN2/dp/B09XTZ7723/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?adgrpid=61158638095&gclid=CjwKCAjwvsqZBhAlEiwAqAHElX-kiLMctJvU9EpOWSsxobT1XV2gXWvkodZeQ_06UdErGQXA0kjGrBoCZQwQAvD_BwE&hvadid=310042136623&am...

Something you could look into - I often see triathletes training at Westwood with something like this.

They look very non-intrusive to swimming while adding a bit of a layer of personal safety!

First you privatize Power and Water, then unpayable loans to the World Bank and IMF. This is how you dominate an entire culture.

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https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Economic-Hit-John-Perkins/dp/0452287081

Consider a 10w Lens heater.

It's used to keep telescopes and cam lenses warm, but they pitch it as multi-purpose. Now, I'm not thinking it's gonna keep my tea hot, but it could stave off freezing on the bird feeder.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08LGN222F

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=c9545a879d&attid=0.1.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1663611148812619142&th=17165586915b0d86&view=fimg&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ_Ahxg68ASGFiOYFWRhWgWMRIReziba8gMFm5xcIwwdr7jBC3KCFm1XnW8_QXsFR...

Great list!
It's like we're the mammalian equivalent of hermit crabs. I mean, here we are, scrabbling around in the mud brandishing sticks at each other in frenzied shell-jealousy -- in full view of the shell-less -- and success is measured by your hollowness. Tump tump!
4 reflective poncho-shells, about 30 clams.

https://www.amazon.ca/LadyRosian-Camping-Emergency-Blankets-Poncho/dp/B085Q3VZ74/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=Heat+Reflective+Survival+poncho&qid=1609442928&refinements=p_85%3A5690392011&rnid=5690384011&rps=1&sr=8-6

Ac taxi has an app and they're cheaper than ridesharing.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apcurium.MK.ACTaxi

Yes there is lucky to go but I have never seen a single driver available in Nanaimo

I have a "big" UHF antenna up pointed towards Seattle and a smaller one pointed towards Mt Seymour. Here's what I get:

2 CBC

4.1, 4.2, 4.3 KOMO Seattle

5.1, 5.2, 5.3 KING Seattle

6 Victoria

8 Global

10 CITY

12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5 KVOS Bellingham

16.1 KONG, 16.2 Bounce

17 CTV

22.1, 22.2, 22.3, 22.4, 22.5 Q13 FOX Seattle (Transmitter in Bremerton WA)

24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24.4, 24.5 Religious and Home Shopping Network

26.1 CBC French

28.1 PBS

28.2 NHK Japan in English

28.3 FNX American First Nations

28.4 Washington State Government

32.1 CHNM CTV Vancouver Island

42.1 OMNI

51.1 KUNS Seattle

56.1 Daystar Religious

66.1 Relligious

It's a hobby for me. This is what I can get most of the Seattle stations with: https://www.amazon.ca/Long-Range-UHF-Element-Antenna/dp/B01BP4RF3O/ref=sr_1_242?dchild=1&keywords=UHF+Antenna&qid=1609011948&sr=8-242

This one works surprisingly well: https://www.amazon.ca/Outdoor-Amplified-Antenna-Remote-TKT-11/dp/B06XZQ2W18/ref=sr_1_255?dchild=1&keywords=UHF+Antenna&qid=1609011948&sr=8-255

This ^^^^

Download the App, click the ... in the bottom right, Report a Problem, I have a Public Works or Parks related problem, pick the one that best applies.

Android App here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.recollect.nanaimobc.waste&hl=en_CA&gl=US

If you can get your hand on an Audubon's Guide, they're sort of the gold standard for identifying and harvesting in the PNW.
Here's a link to their mushroom guide

Hahaha that’s quite the experience!

I assumed your mention of the curve of time kayaking trip was named for the classic memoir of the BC writer and her kids sailing up and down BC’s coast, a must read for anyone exploring BC’s coast on a boat!

Curve Of Time: The Classic Memoir Of A Woman And Her Children Who Explored The Coastal Waters Of The Pacific Northwest https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1580050727/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.fCpDb2SMCK9X

Don't know any groups, but I snack as I hike and run. I'd highly recommend picking up a copy of Pojar, it's not foraging specific, but one of the best books on local plants around.