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AyJay 68
@ayjay68.bsky.social
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🇨🇦 & 🇬🇧. Ottawa ON. ☕🏊🚴🏃🍰 he/him
Systems Engineer | Risk Manager | Project Manager (but that's what I do not who I am).
Semper curiosus.
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ayjay68.bsky.social
Ah #Autowa. What's the winter alternative to get out west, ride on the KZM, or use Richmond?
Am image of the Kichi Zibi Mikan looking west. The road surface is completely clear but the multi-use pathway running beside it is covered by snow and ice, much of which has been thrown off of the adjacent road.
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
Ah #Autowa ! Keeping someone's food order that little bit warmer is way more important than my safety. When I challenged the driver, coming from Zak's, that it was dangerous he simply said "I know" and went on his way.
A white SUV is parked completely across a pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The light is white for pedestrians to cross.
August 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
I saw this somewhere (sorry I can't credit the originator), have you seen it before?
The image is Venn diagram with overlapping circles that shows it is impossible to have stable services, low density and low taxes. I don't think the Mayor has seen it.
August 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
ayjay68.bsky.social
Spot on! I have these discussions pretty much every day. I rode from work yesterday to my local Home Hardware, picking up my trailer on the way, to collect a new vanity unit and faucet. I love the utility that my bike(s) bring, but recognize I can't do everything by bike. It's fun to try though!
A picture of a Burley bicycle trailer (attached to a very dusty bicycle) with a packaged sink and vanity unit strapped on it. The additional faucet box is beside the trailer.
August 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
@bromptonbicycle.bsky.social @bikeottawa.bsky.social Took 'Bromptimus Prime' on the Trans Canada Trail yesterday to commute home, after having to Uber to work in the morning. What a blast and such fun mixing it with the gravel and mountain bike riders!! #LifeUnfolded #LoveYourCommute #Restrap
A rider's eye view looking down at a racing green Brompton C Line while riding a stone dust path.
July 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
No cheating, post your lock screen.
Image of a phone lock screen showing the head tube of a Ribble CGR 725 splattered with a little mid. Wonderful.
July 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
So, anyone, anyone? (Moodie X Corkstown). #Autowa
A series of 3 road signs, foremost "no bikes or pedestrians", behind that "single file" and then "share the road". Taken at the intersection of Moodie Drive and Corkstown Road.
July 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
We were there earlier planting trees. Amazing new spaces. Thank you NCC.
Image shows a group of volunteers planting saplings in an area just to the east of the reopened Westboro pavilion.
June 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
Does anyone know of a club / group for Brompton riders in Ottawa? I know it's a niche domain but would like to pick up tips and share resources with other Brompton riders. I found one from a few years ago but the email is no longer recognized. Maybe I should start one?!
Image shows a racing green Brompton folding bicycle leaning against a landscaped flower bed
June 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
@en.ottawa.ca @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social Thanks for the tip!! #Autowa
Image shows a fenced off hole and construction at the intersection of Moodie Drive and Corkstown Road with a hand written sign saying "STOP BEFORE CROSSING LIVE TRAFFIC"
June 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
So, if this were a road would it just have been closed off and left? No detour signage, no pumping team, no attempt to add some bridging? It is a long way round from the river path, or a treacherous crossing of the 4 lanes of the KZM. #autowa
The image shows the flooded underpass from the Ottawa River path under the KZM which has been closed due to flooding. Basic barriers have been placed across the path. There is no signage.
May 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
Which category do these sit in?!
A metal structure, believed to be a bike rack, placed outside of an office building.
May 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
@mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @abetterottawa.bsky.social This may be the most #Autowa thing I have seen in a while!! WTAF?
I love that they acknowledge this tat is actually impractical on gameday too. At least last year we got caps we could wear to the games. Whose idea was this?! Utter 💩
A screenshot of an email from TD Place detailing how a drive through collection service will work for RedBlacks season ticket holders to collect their 'reward' for renewing.
April 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
Ah Ottawa...
A shot along Carling Ave in Ottawa showing a construction site with a closed sidewalk. There is no detour and nowhere to cross the four lanes of traffic.
April 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
Oh it wasn't clear! I had to walk a few parts so my feet got wet, but I'm sure it will be gone soon.
The view from Belvedere Champlain A shot of the partially snow covered Champlain Parkway
April 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
ayjay68.bsky.social
At the Brick Expo, amazing models! Check out the Bionicle!
A Lego Bionicle figure modified with a Canada flag and Elbows Up!
April 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
I'll post this again.... (Credit @abetterottawa.bsky.social )
A Venn diagram of Low Taxes, Low Density, and Stable Services, showing that you can only have 2 of the 3 and with requirements for service cuts, more density, or higher taxes.
April 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
@mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social No need to comment, the picture says it all. #Autowa
Image shows Ottawa street. The left hand side shows a clear lane for the Tim Horton's drive-through. To the right is a clear road to Gloucester Mall. In the centre is the sidewalk completely covered in ice and snow. No attempt has been made to clear it.
April 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
Is it telling that the Recommended Actions seem to only speak to drivers, but also state the flipping obvious?
A weather advisory statement that includes Recommended Actions that appear to speak only to drivers.
April 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
AGWG = DOGE? Please tell us what these savings are. Maybe I'm ok with spending the money because:
A Venn diagram showing the relationship between low density, low taxes and stable services and the fact that it is impossible to have them all.
March 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
I'll post it again, credit @abetterottawa.bsky.social
March 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
ayjay68.bsky.social
This didn't even last 2 weeks. RIP.
Image shows a brand new sign warning of a narrowing of the street laying bent and flat in the snow. A tire track is visible in the snow from the vehicle that hit it.
March 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
ayjay68.bsky.social
@mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social @jleiper.bsky.social @abetterottawa.bsky.social
An image of a pedestrian push-button for an intersection crossing. It is completely covered by a hard snow bank.
February 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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@abetterottawa.bsky.social
February 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
ayjay68.bsky.social
A picture of the Forth Rail Bridge in Scotland
January 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM