Making some progress

[deathpixie]

So, tonight Mindy, the roomie and I headed down to the gym for us newbies to get orientation and for Dex to do some cardio. Got myself a nice basic workout to start with, and we're heading down on Friday to actually start doing the exercise thing. So yeah, progress off the couch. ;)

I'm planning on hitting the restaurants in Bloor Street tomorrow to see about waitressing work - you get more than minimum wage with tips, so yeah, better than retail.

It's turned cold out there tonight. It was snowing lightly as we left the gym, and I wouldn't be surprised if it's still doing it. Oh, and one thing I've discovered about this weather? Between the dry air and the heating? Huge amounts of static electricity. I'm getting zapped every time I touch anything metal or synthetic...

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[(Anonymous)]

(*grin*) I was actually lucky to land that weather class the very first time I came over, because it was like taking a crash course on my new surroundings, crazy climate as it was. It probably helped me adapt faster as compared to friends who had also come over.

It was also the first time I learned about snow fences. (*grin*) It's the little things. . . .


Maelie

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I'm really sorry, but what are snow fences?

[maelie.livejournal.com]

No need to be sorry! :) They're mainly used to prevent/reduce snow drifts. When it snows and there's wind, the snow drifts and scatters all over the place, which isn't always safe by roadsides, etc. So snow fences at least keep the accummulation by the sides and also not in the air.

I think they're mostly used in country/rural areas, where there's more open space and more chances for drifting. I don't see them as much in more-populated areas. Sometimes they're actual fences, or they could be "living" snow fences, i.e. trees or shrugs planted in long rows to serve the same purpose.



Maelie