Eggs on Toast
You could be eating soft boiled eggs on toast in about 5 – 6 minutes! Just do it. Boil the eggs, cool them off in Cold Cold Water, make your…
Price Watch
Let’s look at some prices for the end of April, 2026. No beef for me, again. The pork chops shown below were a great price! Bacon @$5.00 a pound is…
Pan Fried Liver
Just a good old wholesome dinner. I usually only have this about 3 or 4 times a year, not sure why, because I like it. Best part of this meal,…
Whole Milk Powder
Bulk Barn’s Whole Milk Powder, Non Instant (Item #001224) is a full-fat powdered milk (about 26-27% fat based on nutrition info) that provides richer flavor and creaminess compared to skim…
Mac’s Oysters
These guys were picking up a load of oysters from one of their local oyster leases nearby. They were out all day gathering these oysters. The owner told me that…
Fishing Season
The new fishing season started on April 1st, and recreational prawn harvesting is now open, so fishing season is in full swing right now! Get out there, even beach walking…
Been Screwed Lately?
I was at Canadian Tire recently and I usually stroll down the camping aisle. Tent pegs are always good to have, these ones look interesting! Not at this price though!…
Potato Au Macaron
Leftovers, no matter how simple are always good. Fried potatoes with macaroni. Comfort food. When you just want to quickly eat something that’ll fill you up.
Hobo on Deck!
Flashback to June 2009, Halifax, Nova Scotia. On the deck of the Bluenose II, Schooner. A gaff rigged, top sail Schooner working as a Nova Scotia Ambassador! More about the…
Fuck you Staples!
Today was the last time I will ever darken the door at Staples! Totally fed up with their extra fees for service at the counter that could have been completed…
Gas Price
Gas Price update! On Vancouver Island, BC. April 10, 2026 Here are the conversions for the given Canadian gas prices (in CAD per liter). Conversion Formulas Used Prices are rounded…
Prepping Powders
The “Power of Powder” in prepping and emergency preparedness highlights the exceptional value of powdered (dehydrated, freeze-dried, or spray-dried) foods for building a reliable, long-term food supply. These items are…
Nanaimo, BC, Airport
I could live in a hangar like this! I case you’re wondering, I have lived in an aircraft hangar before, it was 20 times as big as this one.
Found my calculator
I used one of these for 1 year in school, the next year electronic calculators were affordable & allowed. You can still find lots of information out there on how…
Griddle Test
Folks, I love cast iron but have you seen the cost of a new one these days? $100.00! I really only “Need” a griddle 5 or 6 times a year…