But a recent trip to New Hampshire that involved driving back to Quebec through a fierce rain storm at night served to highlight the massive difference in road markings and how they play a role in driving safely.

The above image is just an example of what I was presented with as the driver that night in New Hampshire and Vermont.  The actual view was even better, with pole markers on either side lighting the way.  As a rally driver, we use extremely bright lights to see further at night thereby making it easier to steer into upcoming corners with greater confidence.  The same approach should be available to drivers on our road networks in Quebec.

As it stands currently, when driving home last night in a very slight snow fall over roads I travel daily, I was completely at a loss for visual feedback on the highway.  No pole markers, no visible line markings and no cat-eyes to help me on this unlit section of highway.  It was terrible.  It can be so much better.

The fact that the province ‘needs’ to repaint our road and highway lines every year says something even larger about the situation.  Another possible corruption investigation in the works?  Oh and thanks for re-painting in the fall, leaving us with little or no help throughout the summer…

Check your kid’s prescription the next time you unfortunately have to visit the pharmacist.  And then DEMAND a better choice.  Sugar… we miss you so.

Future plans involve moving the city hall to this location and relocating the town’s library as well.

The plans looks very promising, they are on display in front of the park in question located here.

Sunday May 8th, Parc Lafontaine, Montreal.

MEC Bikefest is a daylong community celebration of all things bicycle related. Our goal is to bring together Montreal’s bicycle community and those new to bikes, to celebrate the wonders of cycling. Come join us and make it the best bicycle bash in Montreal.

We’re going to try and head down to the city for this event!  Little guy representing on his SPec Hotwalk!

With a sack of points at our disposal, we did a little research and picked up a slick ‘little’ Dyson DC30 handheld.

Of the minimal amount of gadgets we have in our possession this will now rank as the bestest.  The first vac to grace our indoor space.  Our multiple work horse commercial vacs sleep outside.  The house being is carpet free (aside from a few small area rugs) we really have no need for an upright and this seemed like a perfect quick solution to our constant spot cleaning.

After using it daily for the past 5 or so months, here’s the breakdown:

- Great suction, easy trap emptying, easy filter cleaning, quick charging.

- Mediocre battery life (5-6min), horrendous trigger design and a tad loud.

I would easily recommend this vac or it’s more recent incarnations to a friend, if you’re in the market for a spot vac, then you couldn’t do much better then this little guy.

Setting the record straight on common misunderstandings…

Just for fun, I’ve rounded up ten oft-repeated statements that are either half-truths or outright falsehoods. I’m sure some readers will disagree with my conclusions; if you’re one of them, don’t hesitate to post a comment.

The Alstonvale Net Zero House (in Hudson) burned to the ground late May.  Word on the street (i.e. stuff I gleaned from this article) leads people to believe it was caused by an exothermic reaction in the day’s spray foaming party in the attic. Sad… but what a horribly ugly home.

Story here.

Walking EASTward down Notre-Dame from Atwater just gets cooler and cooler.  A new store front, a new neighbour, a new destination for all of you in the Sud-Ouest.  Tucked between a landmark (Dilallo burgers) and much sought after first coffee of the day (Lili & Oli) you will now find…

Fait-Ici

Fait ici is an eco-conscious general store that showcases high quality products primarily made in Quebec. 

Fait ici promises to provide you with an option that delivers on quality and sustainability. We’ve done our homework about the products on our shelves. We know who makes them, where they’re made, and how their produced.

It is also a throwback to the days when shopping was an experience. We aim to provide our clientele with a thoroughly modern twist on an old concept, the general store.

Media Event - June 9th at 2pm (Fait Ici Media Event Doc)

Grand opening June 10th at 5pm (2519 Notre Dame O)

And if any of you wonderful readers get to visit the store before I do, give me the buzz.