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AskAroundOttawa

  1. Hugely impressed by the online service/chat system from Bell.ca First time I have EVER been able to connect with a telecoms service online 5:16 PM Jul 26th, 2011 via SocialEngage
  2. Listening to loons by the lake in the evening. Doesn't get much better than this . . . 5:28 PM Jul 24th, 2011 via SocialEngage
  3. @tangy_taste Suggestions are in my favourites. Enjoy your massage? 1:46 PM Jun 19th, 2011 via SocialEngage in reply to tangy_taste
  4. @haggaret Ask Around is a bit neglected but I'm still around , yes. How's things with you? 1:38 PM Jun 19th, 2011 via SocialEngage in reply to haggaret
  5. Q from @tangy_taste where's a good place to get massage therapy in downtown Ottawa? 1:28 PM Jun 19th, 2011 via SocialEngage
  6. @louise_philp Aha! You moved! Sorry - not twittering on this account so much these days, bit slow to respond. 1:12 PM Jun 15th, 2011 via SocialEngage in reply to louise_philp
  7. Q from @ctpaterson I'm not part of any league, but is there anywhere one can make use of a pitching machine/batting cage for some practice? 1:08 PM Jun 15th, 2011 via SocialEngage
  8. From @ottawastart who has aked me to let you know about this rain barrel sale? http://goo.gl/fb/Ty2Yp Really excellent idea! 6:27 AM May 2nd, 2011 via SocialEngage
  9. . . . and @calizamatilda is looking for the best places in the city to take french lessons? 12:22 AM Apr 19th, 2011 via SocialEngage
  10. .@lainybird needs a massage therapist to can fix her my back. West end, and reasonably priced if possible. Suggestions? 12:21 AM Apr 19th, 2011 via SocialEngage
  11. @patlaj Weeeell - I know they are favourites for worm composters. I'm sure other twitter folk know more. 12:31 PM Mar 28th, 2011 via SocialEngage in reply to patlaj
  12. So @Nataarci_02 says she is looking for some free red wigglers if possible pls? Does anyone have an over-full wormery/composter? 10:59 AM Mar 28th, 2011 via SocialEngage
  13. @danauns27 Have been very neglectful, but the system still works. What are you looking for? I'm sure we can help. 12:07 PM Mar 22nd, 2011 via SocialEngage in reply to danauns27
  14. From @RoofersWorld Ottawa Metal Roofing Open House Tomorrow 8am - 4pm for contractors and homeowners http://tinyurl.com/6xhscj6 /via 6:32 AM Mar 4th, 2011 via SocialEngage
  15. @dan_menard In England they leave sprouts in the ground all winter. Few nights at -1 improves 'em. 3 months frozen solid is not the same. 12:25 PM Jan 30th, 2011 via SocialEngage in reply to dan_menard
  16. @dan_menard Hard to get good Brussels sprouts in Canada. They benefit from a 'touch of frost' which is hard to arrange. 12:20 PM Jan 30th, 2011 via SocialEngage in reply to dan_menard
  17. @BOREDmommy Mine practised those tantrums really hard at age 4 - and guess what? At 13 she can still deliver a fine performance [sigh] 1:08 PM Jan 27th, 2011 via SocialEngage in reply to BOREDmommy
  18. @pdo Very fashionable in the UK - and you certainly would not want to put it out in the garden right now http://cot.ag/ed3q5j 1:31 PM Jan 24th, 2011 via SocialEngage in reply to pdo
  19. Hello @MoesMending Welcome to twitter in Ottawa. We've been asked about mending and alternations sooooo many times! ^ws 1:03 PM Jan 23rd, 2011 via SocialEngage
  20. So here's the deal. I order the CDs I want 'cos it will encourage me to do my back exercises *every* day. That's how it works . . . right? 12:51 PM Jan 23rd, 2011 via SocialEngage
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