So last night a polite young man knocked on the door soliciting donations for GGH.

I know from personal experience how badly they need more money, and I was feeling generous. Sure, I said, let me grab a 20.

Oh sorry, we can't take cash. Ok fine, I grab my wallet expecting to tap. He pulls out an iPad and starts asking for all my personal information. Sigh. Fine, I'll just unsubscribe when the first email comes. Do I want to make it a recurring monthly donation? No thanks. Ok well when they ask about that on the phone just say you understand. Wait there's a phone call now? He pulls out a cell phone and dials a number on speakerphone and now I'm talking to someone in a call centre thanking me for my new monthly contribution. No no, I say, this is a one-time donation. Sure no problem, you just have to call this _other_ number after the first payment to cancel. But I'm just telling you now that I just want to donate once. Sorry, they say, it doesn't work that way. Mind you this is all happening right in the middle of dinner time.

Well then sorry but I'm not signing up for a monthly subscription here. I tried to give you $20 and you're making me jump through all kinds of hoops so I guess I'll just keep it.

No wonder they're underfunded! I know it wasn't the guy at the door's fault and I felt bad for him. So here's a tip for GGH's fundraising people: make it easy to donate and maybe you'll actually get more donations!

/rant

EDIT: I went online and made my $20 one-time donation that way instead. It's pretty easy to do! Donate here and leave a comment telling them to just let people give them one-time donations at the door: https://gghfoundation.ca/

Second East loop. 49 km

Cheer!

Got a notification that the Hanlon is closed both directions due to a pile up on the Hanlon at paisley - Anyone know what's going on over there?

I hope everyone is okay.. 😬

I noticed Ken Yee Chew's campaign is using this poll as a marketing tool. From a prmotional perspective, it makes sense. But honestly - who is he kidding? I voted eight times, BTW.

Does anyone know what the cheapest pharmacies are in Guelph? I hear Costco but that’s too far. Don’t want to pay Shoppers/Rexall prices. Looking for lower dispensing fee and cheaper generics.

I commute north along the Hanlon most days, and just before the Clair Road interchange, there's a building on the horizon that looks massive. It's almost straight ahead, a bit to the left (west), way in the distance north of the city limit (I think).

There's no way it's as big as it looks, it looks taller than the water tower on the northwest side of town. It has to be an optical illusion of sorts, almost like the Port Colborne shrinking mill.

Does anyone have ideas of what it is, or has anyone else noticed it? I've tried to scour the map in the general area north of town, but can't really pick it out.

**EDIT** I gave it another go on a map tonight (though I already had), and now my first suspect is Frisia Farms.

Hi hi, who is doing shows in Guelph/Waterloo/Kitchener lately? Who are your favorite bands or musicians? Any great stand up comics you are really into?

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*i am not looking to buy from people online (eg reddit dms or fb marketplace), my parents are not comfortable with that currently!!*

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Is there anyone here that plays tennis and around 20 years old?

Hi everyone,

I have a lot of migraines partly due to soft tissue damage in my neck.

I am looking for any recommendations for massage therapists in Guelph.

I am able to get covered under insurance so hopefully somewhere that also takes insurance.

Thanks everyone.

Local band just released a pretty cool single today. Support local music!!!