Under Grumpa's Hat
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Life, Humour, a little bit of Sports
#PuraVida - Canadian 🇨🇦 in Costa Rica 🇨🇷
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I speak English
Je parle français
Hablo un poco de español
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Life, Humour, a little bit of Sports
#PuraVida - Canadian 🇨🇦 in Costa Rica 🇨🇷
buymeacoffee.com/grumpa
I speak English
Je parle français
Hablo un poco de español
Other medias: https://linktr.ee/jocelyndarilagrange
#MorningGrump
I was sitting at the bar and asked the lady beside me: “Spit or swallow?” She slapped me in the face and left. I’m never talking to women on a wine tour again!
I was sitting at the bar and asked the lady beside me: “Spit or swallow?” She slapped me in the face and left. I’m never talking to women on a wine tour again!
January 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
#MorningGrump
I was sitting at the bar and asked the lady beside me: “Spit or swallow?” She slapped me in the face and left. I’m never talking to women on a wine tour again!
I was sitting at the bar and asked the lady beside me: “Spit or swallow?” She slapped me in the face and left. I’m never talking to women on a wine tour again!
In spite of their resilience, is it possible that an injection of healthy bodies to the #Habs lineup would be beneficial? Maybe getting Dach and Laine, well rested, soon and then Newhook in March would help.
But a trade for a legit top-6 winger with grit seems needed. #GoHabsGo
But a trade for a legit top-6 winger with grit seems needed. #GoHabsGo
January 18, 2026 at 1:16 PM
I don’t often touch on politics here. But when noise replaces facts and fear replaces thinking, silence helps no one. This one’s about unity, not jerseys. #Canada #Unity
Adult Politics in a Toddler Era
I try, as much as possible, to keep politics off this blog. Not because I don’t care, but because this space has always been about perspective, humour, and the lighter side of life. Lord knows we get enough outrage and doom-scrolling elsewhere. That said, there are moments when staying silent feels less like positivity and more like avoidance. Given the current political climate, this is one of those moments where speaking up matters.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Missed it this morning?
Forget fireworks. The real heat lives in quiet teasing, brushed fingertips, and moments that were supposed to be nothing at all. #intimacy #realconnection
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Forget fireworks. The real heat lives in quiet teasing, brushed fingertips, and moments that were supposed to be nothing at all. #intimacy #realconnection
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Rediscovering Intimacy: The Power of a Quiet Dance
Rediscover the joy of intimacy through simple moments. A slow dance in the kitchen can reignite desire and connection with your partner.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Missed it this morning?
Forget fireworks. The real heat lives in quiet teasing, brushed fingertips, and moments that were supposed to be nothing at all. #intimacy #realconnection
grumpa.ca/2026/01/17/a...
Forget fireworks. The real heat lives in quiet teasing, brushed fingertips, and moments that were supposed to be nothing at all. #intimacy #realconnection
grumpa.ca/2026/01/17/a...
The #Expat
A mix of stories and tips about moving to Costa Rica. Presented with a blend of truth and humour, including a 3-parts chronicles touching on why people do it, why it fails and some smart strategies to ensure a successful move. #eBook
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A mix of stories and tips about moving to Costa Rica. Presented with a blend of truth and humour, including a 3-parts chronicles touching on why people do it, why it fails and some smart strategies to ensure a successful move. #eBook
buymeacoffee.com/grumpa/e/494911
The Expat Guide - Volume 1
A mix of stories and tips about moving to Costa Rica. Presented with a blend of truth and humour, including a 3-parts chronicles touching on why people do it, why it fails and some smart strategies to
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January 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The #Expat
A mix of stories and tips about moving to Costa Rica. Presented with a blend of truth and humour, including a 3-parts chronicles touching on why people do it, why it fails and some smart strategies to ensure a successful move. #eBook
buymeacoffee.com/grumpa/e/494911
A mix of stories and tips about moving to Costa Rica. Presented with a blend of truth and humour, including a 3-parts chronicles touching on why people do it, why it fails and some smart strategies to ensure a successful move. #eBook
buymeacoffee.com/grumpa/e/494911
Don't need a stopwatch to count to 20.
a close up of a man wearing a white lab coat and smiling .
Alt: a close up of a man wearing a white lab coat and smiling .
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January 17, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Don't need a stopwatch to count to 20.
LOL! They have stats for everything now, don't they? 🤣
January 17, 2026 at 9:35 PM
LOL! They have stats for everything now, don't they? 🤣
#UnderTheDustyHat
Because sometimes the dust settles… and sometimes it has something to say.
Story: "Shadow Of Your Actions"
What we give to others, life gives us the same in return.
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Because sometimes the dust settles… and sometimes it has something to say.
Story: "Shadow Of Your Actions"
What we give to others, life gives us the same in return.
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Shadow Of Your Actions
What we give to others, life gives us the same in return. Your life is not an accident or a coincidence, but it is the shadow of your actions.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
#UnderTheDustyHat
Because sometimes the dust settles… and sometimes it has something to say.
Story: "Shadow Of Your Actions"
What we give to others, life gives us the same in return.
grumpa.ca/2023/06/05/s...
Because sometimes the dust settles… and sometimes it has something to say.
Story: "Shadow Of Your Actions"
What we give to others, life gives us the same in return.
grumpa.ca/2023/06/05/s...
#CostaRica in photos. Some pictures I took this morning.
January 17, 2026 at 3:32 PM
#CostaRica in photos. Some pictures I took this morning.
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Finland leads the way ... good first step
Finland intends to criminalise the dissemination of false information on behalf of a foreign state. The goal is to make the systematic dissemination of fake information punishable when the perpetrator knowingly acts on behalf of a foreign intelligence service.
January 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Finland leads the way ... good first step
January 17, 2026 at 1:45 PM
PM Carney hinted at assembling Chinese vehicles in Canada.
Sweden offers Gripen fighter jets built in Canada.
Meanwhile, Trump slaps tariffs on auto parts, pushes plants back to the US, and controls F-35 software and price.
Your pick? #CdnPoli
Sweden offers Gripen fighter jets built in Canada.
Meanwhile, Trump slaps tariffs on auto parts, pushes plants back to the US, and controls F-35 software and price.
Your pick? #CdnPoli
January 17, 2026 at 11:55 AM
PM Carney hinted at assembling Chinese vehicles in Canada.
Sweden offers Gripen fighter jets built in Canada.
Meanwhile, Trump slaps tariffs on auto parts, pushes plants back to the US, and controls F-35 software and price.
Your pick? #CdnPoli
Sweden offers Gripen fighter jets built in Canada.
Meanwhile, Trump slaps tariffs on auto parts, pushes plants back to the US, and controls F-35 software and price.
Your pick? #CdnPoli
Listening and reading some bits and pieces of the French media covering the #Habs in Montreal. We should not criticize:
- Monty
- Danault
- Bolduc
- Carrier
But it's open season on:
- Dobeš
- Gallagher
- Laine
- Dach
- even Kapanen!
Hmm... I wonder why? #GoHabsGo #NeverChange
- Monty
- Danault
- Bolduc
- Carrier
But it's open season on:
- Dobeš
- Gallagher
- Laine
- Dach
- even Kapanen!
Hmm... I wonder why? #GoHabsGo #NeverChange
a cartoon cat says " for shame " while walking
Alt: a cartoon cat says " for shame " while walking
media.tenor.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Listening and reading some bits and pieces of the French media covering the #Habs in Montreal. We should not criticize:
- Monty
- Danault
- Bolduc
- Carrier
But it's open season on:
- Dobeš
- Gallagher
- Laine
- Dach
- even Kapanen!
Hmm... I wonder why? #GoHabsGo #NeverChange
- Monty
- Danault
- Bolduc
- Carrier
But it's open season on:
- Dobeš
- Gallagher
- Laine
- Dach
- even Kapanen!
Hmm... I wonder why? #GoHabsGo #NeverChange
Say what you will about PM Carney, he consulted with:
- all Premiers.
- all leaders of other federal parties
- Jean Chretien
- even Stephen Harper!
That's what working FOR Canada is about. Balance and unity instead of slogans and division. #CdnPoli
- all Premiers.
- all leaders of other federal parties
- Jean Chretien
- even Stephen Harper!
That's what working FOR Canada is about. Balance and unity instead of slogans and division. #CdnPoli
January 17, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Say what you will about PM Carney, he consulted with:
- all Premiers.
- all leaders of other federal parties
- Jean Chretien
- even Stephen Harper!
That's what working FOR Canada is about. Balance and unity instead of slogans and division. #CdnPoli
- all Premiers.
- all leaders of other federal parties
- Jean Chretien
- even Stephen Harper!
That's what working FOR Canada is about. Balance and unity instead of slogans and division. #CdnPoli
Passion does not vanish with age. It hides. Usually somewhere between the fridge and the sink, waiting for a song and a little courage. #love #connection
Accidental Touches, Intentional Sparks
Nobody sat us down and said, “One day, the most seductive thing in your house will be a crooked kitchen floor and a song you forgot you loved.” They warned us about taxes, gravity, and cholesterol. They warned us about boredom. They never warned us about the quiet return of desire through the back door, carrying groceries and a smirk.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Passion does not vanish with age. It hides. Usually somewhere between the fridge and the sink, waiting for a song and a little courage. #love #connection
People too often underestimate the weight a letter or email carries for MPs.
January 17, 2026 at 12:10 AM
People too often underestimate the weight a letter or email carries for MPs.
Missed it this morning?
Loud monkeys. Busy monkeys. An unexpected moment in the treetops that turns into a quiet lesson worth noticing. #NatureKnows #CostaRica
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Loud monkeys. Busy monkeys. An unexpected moment in the treetops that turns into a quiet lesson worth noticing. #NatureKnows #CostaRica
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Capuchin and Howler Monkeys: A Study in Jungle Coexistence
Discover how capuchin and howler monkeys coexist in the Costa Rican jungle, embracing chaos and calm without conflict.
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January 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Missed it this morning?
Loud monkeys. Busy monkeys. An unexpected moment in the treetops that turns into a quiet lesson worth noticing. #NatureKnows #CostaRica
grumpa.ca/2026/01/16/m...
Loud monkeys. Busy monkeys. An unexpected moment in the treetops that turns into a quiet lesson worth noticing. #NatureKnows #CostaRica
grumpa.ca/2026/01/16/m...
Value can't be that high at this point.
January 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Value can't be that high at this point.
I saw a few LA games while living in BC and I remember thinking that Bergevin did the right thing by not agreeing to Danault's demands.
January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
I saw a few LA games while living in BC and I remember thinking that Bergevin did the right thing by not agreeing to Danault's demands.