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MerrilyMerrily

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42. Ottawa is wonderful

Sat Nov 9, 2024, 08:27 AM

Nov 9

Montreal too, except for that little quirk drivers have of forming three lanes out of two during rush hour. Oh, and laying on the horn to let drivers with a green light know they have to slam on the brakes to let the horn-blower through on red!

I lived in Ottawa for two years (for school) and in Montreal for nine years (for work). Montreal is beautiful, but I was a lot more comfortable and peaceful walking along the Rideau canal, marveling at the tulips, and pretty much walking anywhere in four square miles without feeling the need to be on alert for bad actors. I grew up in Minnesota and I enjoyed the milder winters in both places.

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When I walked around all day with my fly open.... Brother Buzz Nov 6 #2

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I'd be lost without my wife. multigraincracker Nov 10 #53

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Oh, I mastered that long ago. WestMichRad Nov 6 #10

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Ha, that's me! I have to sort of unroll when I get up in the morning. Ocelot II Nov 9 #47

When songs like Paradise City and Wild Side are played on the "oldies" station Niagara Nov 6 #6

Oh I hate QR codes. I've never made them work. applegrove Nov 6 #7

... Niagara Nov 6 #8

lol yes! The Wandering Harper Nov 8 #20

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The only way I can order food is at the drive through. multigraincracker Nov 10 #54

You know you're getting old when the rebellious songs of your youth are being played on the elevator... on the pan flute keithbvadu2 Nov 8 #37

Or Zeppelin Figarosmom Nov 9 #39

How about the first time you're called ma'am at the grocery store instead of miss? Tadpole Raisin Nov 10 #52

I live in the South. Ma'am is deeply ingrained, especially if speaking to someone more than yellowdogintexas Nov 11 #69

Lol Faux pas Nov 10 #62

When my wife's son's girlfriend said I reminded of her grandpa before he went crazy. Harker Nov 6 #9

Oh scoff those young'uns can be so rude! Ysabel Nov 8 #16

This was a couple of days after we met. Harker Nov 8 #23

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I laughed, too. Harker Nov 10 #66

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When young women started holding doors for me. (I'm a man.) nt hvn_nbr_2 Nov 6 #11

ah ha ha ha (cackle) I love it... Ysabel Nov 8 #17

Dropped an actual paper ass dollar on the ground and thought, "Well that's a shame," and continued on my way. Iggo Nov 8 #12

haha! Ysabel Nov 8 #18

I'd be on my knees dweller Nov 8 #30

... Faux pas Nov 10 #64

I turned 82 last January and have come to terms with my status Hangingon Nov 8 #13

When I referred to someone as a 'fine young man' once, unironically. Aristus Nov 8 #14

I'm not sure that I'm old yet... Ysabel Nov 8 #15

Ottawa is a beautiful city. The weather is pretty good except the winters, applegrove Nov 8 #22

Ah! Thanks... Ysabel Nov 8 #24

Quebec is lovely too. Great, great food in Montreal and Quebec City. applegrove Nov 8 #25

Ottawa is wonderful MerrilyMerrily Nov 9 #42

I lived in Montreal. Once in 1991 or so. Once in 2004-2006. applegrove Nov 9 #46

I have no fackin clue what anyone under 30 is talking about anymore lol The Wandering Harper Nov 8 #19

That's so true for me, as well Diamond_Dog Nov 8 #31

When my knees started to hurt all the time. Basso8vb Nov 8 #27

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When other women started smiling at me instead of giving me the side-eye. AloeVera Nov 8 #29

Yesterday CanonRay Nov 8 #32

When the words "like" (used as a filler) and "bro" (which is not a word) make you want to throw something. LoisB Nov 8 #33

I don't know what a Post Malone Or a Chappell Roan is sky_masterson Nov 8 #34

I was in the hospital, in the ICU, for a week in 2020 (no, not covid). rsdsharp Nov 8 #35

Awwwww! applegrove Nov 8 #36

Old is a state of mind... oldsoldierfadingfast Nov 9 #38

When im walking around the house and my knees hurt and my back hurts so im walking kinda Figarosmom Nov 9 #40

When cops started looking like ten year olds in uniform. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 9 #41

I once worked in a hotel gift shop when I was in applegrove Nov 9 #45

When your mind says "Yeah, I can do that" and your body says "you must be joking". Ferrets are Cool Nov 9 #43

OMG that happened to me! mnhtnbb Nov 10 #50

You need Ice Bug studded shoes! justaprogressive Nov 9 #44

I have a pair of those, they are literally life-savers in this climate. Ocelot II Nov 9 #48

It was a few years back when I walked into our Barnes & Noble Xavier Breath Nov 9 #49

First case of shingles this week. I got the hint. Ilikepurple Nov 10 #51

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Depends. multigraincracker Nov 10 #57

Oh yah, I forgot. multigraincracker Nov 10 #58

Winter icy walking Mime Nov 10 #59

Not being able to Faux pas Nov 10 #60

I knew I was old when somebody told me I didn't need chisel and hammer to use a tablet. Doodley Nov 10 #65

When you were a kid, was the Dead Sea just sick? LudwigPastorius Nov 12 #81

when all my medical professionals were younger than I am. nt yellowdogintexas Nov 11 #70

I once went to a new dentist. The hygenist came in and started asking me questions. Turned out she was my applegrove Nov 11 #73

officially old ? When I turned 60 steve2470 Nov 11 #71

The first time a sales clerk called me "Ma'am." catbyte Nov 11 #72

KitFox KitFox Nov 11 #74

I knew I was old when frogmarch Nov 11 #75

Sweetie was a nickname i got a lot in Kingston, Ontario. applegrove Nov 11 #77

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Getting in and out of a car. The end. dchill Nov 11 #78

Recently turned 75. Now have to hold on to the banister and Golden Raisin Nov 11 #79

For me, it was my first colonoscopy. LudwigPastorius Nov 12 #80