KayTheCurler
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I am in 100% agreement. Arnica was a staple in the medicine cabinet of my childhood.
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I am in 100% agreement. Arnica was a staple in the medicine cabinet of my childhood.
I've heard of using bee venom to plump wrinkles...there's a cream that supposedly does that for sale in one of the big pharmacies. I have stayed away. But the 'micro dosing" idea is what homeopathy is about - supposedly just enough to promote the bodies natural immunities. I don't know how it works. I really don't. But arnica, which is a flower, like daisies, works.
I briefly had an MD in Vancouver who was also trained as an ND (and homeopath) in England, which is unique and I respect that - but I think he caught s**t from the College about it.. I had a bruised eyeball from some dirt flying into my eye or something - it looked much worse than it was - and he told me to buy the arnica pellets/ tiny pills from a holistic medicine store down the road. And they helped. After that I noticed the cream - and as long as I think about having some around - yes it does work. It soothes muscles too.
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I am out doing laundry because the house washer broke down on Thurs and is getting replaced on Monday (they bought a new set which was not necessary because it was only the washer that was broken...my mom wanted a complete new front loading set from Home Depot...so they got one...they can't tell me finances are really that tight - I sent them ads for used ones in good condition and discounted lease to own ones between $250-400 similar to what they had that I offered to help pay for thinking they were just buying a washing machine...but no, they didn't like my idea and paid about $1500 - more like $2000 for both, "smart machines" - the hypocrisy is noticeable seeing as they get after my for going for coffee and spending money at Value Village ). It cost me $6.50 for a regular load at the laundromat. That was a bit much...and I brought my own detergent. But, I'm now relaxing in the air conditioned Starbucks next door and will head back on the bus. I was just able to squeeze my laundry bag into my walker basket. It's really been handy! 
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I had to cancel my Germany trip for some health issues. Did not get the appointment at the specialist until the day before my departure and considering that it then would be a pre existing condition and I might end up with a big bill in Euros which I can’t afford, I felt I rather stay here until I know what’s going on. My feeling is that there might be an operation in the future.
My mom was disappointed , but it feels ok to me. The weather in NS is quite pleasant at the moment. I haven’t had a staycation for a while. I just hope that the travel cancelation insurance will accept my submission.
My mom was disappointed , but it feels ok to me. The weather in NS is quite pleasant at the moment. I haven’t had a staycation for a while. I just hope that the travel cancelation insurance will accept my submission.
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Yikes that's a lot for 1 load! I used to have to run the washing machine before even doing a load because of other people putting in too much detergent. I would hope that at least the laundry mat keeps the machines clean.I am out doing laundry because the house washer broke down on Thurs and is getting replaced on Monday (they bought a new set which was not necessary because it was only the washer that was broken...my mom wanted a complete new front loading set from Home Depot...so they got one...they can't tell me finances are really that tight - I sent them ads for used ones in good condition and discounted lease to own ones between $250-400 similar to what they had that I offered to help pay for thinking they were just buying a washing machine...but no, they didn't like my idea and paid about $1500 - more like $2000 for both, "smart machines" - the hypocrisy is noticeable seeing as they get after my for going for coffee and spending money at Value Village ). It cost me $6.50 for a regular load at the laundromat. That was a bit much...and I brought my own detergent. But, I'm now relaxing in the air conditioned Starbucks next door and will head back on the bus. I was just able to squeeze my laundry bag into my walker basket. It's really been handy!
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Staying put when you have health issues is completely understandable - staycation is good & I do hope your cancellation insurance works out for you Mrs. A. We are looking forward to a trip to NS in a few weeks, and to meeting you- will stop in to meet Seeler on the way through NB too. Wondercafe road trip! Hooray! Kind wish the wonderbus was in working order tho ...
That’s too bad. I hope you feel better soon Mrs. A!
Yeah, the machines are clean. It’s supposed to be one of the better laundromats in town (although there aren’t very many).
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I'm sorry to hear of your cancelled trip @Mrs.Anteater. i certainly understand your reasons for concern about the pre-existing condition. I hope you can enjoy staycation time.
$6.50 per load of laundry? Wow. That puts my $2.50 into perspective. I hope the laundromat had spectacular machines.
I like arnica for some joint pain. It really helps and is better than Voltaren.
$6.50 per load of laundry? Wow. That puts my $2.50 into perspective. I hope the laundromat had spectacular machines.
I like arnica for some joint pain. It really helps and is better than Voltaren.
Not too spectacular. They were front loaders - I chatted with the staff person as I was the only one left in there waiting for the dryer - I asked if they sell their machines when they get old, hoping to get an idea of cost, as that was still on my mind (many many years ago I worked near there and the laundromat was brand new and they had regular old-style machines). He said these ones are 10 yrs old and they’ve never sold theirs, that he’s aware of. I can’t say my clothes look any cleaner than normal. It’s in a strip mall by the university. I think that’s why it’s pricey...ripping off students because they can.
But here everything is expensive...so even if rents are $100 cheaper than Vancouver....every other business tries to “soak” 
people out of their money. Including laundromats. I think that comes from it really being a tourists town. First they got used to soaking the tourists downtown, now everybody, even in the suburbs.
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Sorry to hear about the cancelled travels plans, @Mrs.Anteater That would be a disappointment all the way round. And I never did like laundromats that much. The last time I willingly used one it was about a dollar to wash and fifty cents to dry a load. Yes, it's been a while. I try to avoid those places.
Seeler
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So sorry about your change of plans
I am so sorry about the change of plans. I hate it when I have to change plans – and I know that you have been looking forward to, and planning, your trip for some time.
More concerning though is your health issues.
I hope you are able to enjoy your staycation – sometimes the main thing we need is a good rest.
Please let us know how your trip to the specialist goes. I will be thinking of you.
Elizabeth
I’ve lived in a few apartment with coin or prepaid card laundry. It’s pretty much the same thing. I had a few things that I needed to wash before Monday night/ tues morning...so I’m glad it was an option. My parents finished the load they started when the machine conked out, over at the neighbours’, but I didn’t want to bother them.
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They might have been the larger capacity machines then too. They usually cost more. The machines I've been using lately are the fairly standard laundromat size. I may have been comparing apples to oranges. I've paid more for the larger size machines.
I don't mind clean, well run laundromats. There was one in Fort St John that was spectacular. It's big, bright, clean and well run. It totally spoiled me and raised my standards for laundromats. One of the benefits of using a laundromat is that the entire wash can be done at once in more than one machine. I bring knitting or a book and just hang out.
Mrs.Anteater
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Our laundromat in Wolfville bas a beautiful view of the Bay of Fundy. I don’t remember how much a load was- somewhere around $2. The other benefit is that they have extra big washers for blankets and that youcan meet interesting people. And its good for the environment, because you don’t buy your own washer/ dryer.
Laundromats often have a board with info about local events.
Laundromats often have a board with info about local events.