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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 1d

Got this message from Google regarding an alt emailbox I use for union business. Do you think I can use this to get a passport or what?

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 2d

We have the technology to not allow cars to exceed the speed limit but not the political courage to mandate it.

Global News @globalnews.ca · 2d

Documents obtained by Global News reveal that, over 3 years, vehicles registered to Ford's cabinet minister received more than $3,300 in fines for speeding.

globalnews.ca/news/1146373...

Vehicles registered to Ford cabinet ministers caught by speed cameras more than 20 times | Globalnews.ca

Documents obtained by Global News reveal that, over three years, vehicles registered to Ford’s cabinet minister received more than $3,300 in fines for speeding.

globalnews.ca

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 2d

Support people need to learn to ask "what are you trying to accomplish" rather than asking "why do you want to do that" because if I'm talking to support I'm already irritated TF out and my reply is going to be something along the lines of 'fuck you that's why" which isn't helpful at all.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 2d

I don't want everything to be easy because that would be boring but I do want the easy stuff to be easy.

todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 5d

Sad Taylor > Happy Taylor

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 6d

In ten days I’m going to run my tenth marathon and then I’m probably going to nap until Christmas. At least until Halloween.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 6d

It's where I have my very best ideas. It's also where I have my very worst ideas. It's all about balance, really. Yin and yang.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 6d

"Voice in my Head" by Me.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 6d

Why am I so tired. A memoir.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 7d

I don’t normally shop at Safeway does their lettuce typically come with this much extra protein.

todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 7d

Brix and thank me later.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 8d

It’s amazing.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 9d

The feds gave Canadian Forces a 20% pay raise retro to April 1. Remind me what the Forces’ profits were.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 11d

Cycling around the capital is so nice. The Lower Mainland has so much catching up to do. www.timescolonist.com/local-news/n...

New protected bike lanes take shape on Dallas Road at Ross Bay

The new bike lanes begin at Memorial Crescent and continue for the length of the Ross Bay Cemetery to St. Charles Street.

www.timescolonist.com

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 13d

Canada Post is a service and people need to stop expecting it to turn a profit.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 13d

He?

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 13d

The "left" working against itself is how we got stuck with Ken Sim and Kennedy Stewart. This isn't hard to understand.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 15d

Without second thought.

todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 15d

Ohmyfuckinggawd I got into Boston.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 15d

Are the Christians still here!? Damn.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 16d

I was assured dramatically different weather than this today.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 16d

Dog owners are the epitome of entitlement and it's not even close.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 18d

The four by 100 is a team event. youtu.be/rrZsQIdzA1Y?...

World Athletics Championships: Canada competes in the men's 4x100m qualification round | #CBCSports

YouTube video by CBC Sports

youtu.be

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 18d

Just stunk up the West End suddenly about half an hour ago.

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todd nickel @toddnickel.bsky.social · 18d

There’s also the old Plaza of Nations where it seems like they’re slowly replacing other nations flags with the maple leaf maps.app.goo.gl/WJxMHgrQs5xk...

maps.app.goo.gl

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