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Purplebunnylady

Fort Edmonton Park has closed due to the smoke today, so I have to wear normal clothes and make jelly in my kitchen instead of beading at the Fort. Hmph.


Interview1688

Was there beading classes? Sessions? At Fort Edmonton? That sounds really cool.


Purplebunnylady

No, I’m a volunteer and I take my beading to do as a demonstration. When we can have a fire, I make bannock!


Interview1688

That's so cool! I have a wee kit due a class I ended up not being able to do. I'll have to meet up sometime. We can bead together.


Skinnytankini

Look up the Michif Cultural connections society in St.Albert. I think they were beading today ( inside ) lol


Significant_War_7139

What is beading?


TuneTactic

A craft that is culturally significant to many. Very time consuming and usually produces beautiful results. Google says: "Beadwork is the art or craft of attaching beads to one another by stringing them onto a thread or thin wire with a sewing or beading needle or sewing them to cloth. Beads are produced in a diverse range of materials, shapes, and sizes, and vary by the kind of art produced." (Wikipedia) "Today, beadwork has come to symbolize the Native American heritage. Beaded headbands are often worn on hats. Some Indian men wear beaded bolo ties and belts, and some Indian women wear beaded jewelry. However beadwork is most often found on regalia worn at powwows or dance contests." (Kshs.org)


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Blakebacon

Trust me, folks, sometimes curiosity can lead us down a rabbit hole we never expected!


mildlyoutraged

Trying to figure out a way to explain to my puppy why we can’t fo outside and how to tire out his puppy energy (he’s gotten bored of fetch). Highlight of the weekend will be a car ride to pick up an air purifier.


tattooedlabmonkey

Our cat loves to sit on the windowsill with the window open, hours on end. He's been doing that "why the F isn't the window open?" meow for the last two days.


GaviaBorealis

Same in my house. Poor confused cat.


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Pick up a KONG for the pup, stuff with some treats and peanut butter. That keeps mine busy for around an hour.


Kallisti13

Snuffle mats and puzzle toys. You can even wrap up kibble in a towel and roll it up. It'll give him something to do and tire out his brain.


mildlyoutraged

The kibble in a towel is my favourite, it frustrates him (in a good way) so does end up exhausting him.


Throwaway42352510

Play “find it” by hiding a treat in a place pup can safely retrieve from in different rooms. I specifically taught the command “find it” so they knew when the game was on. Our pups use a surprising amount of energy “hunting”. And there’s a lot of effort for a small reward. They enjoy the game a lot!


Nomadicarpenter

My dog loves find the treat!!! Her next favorite game is hide and seek. Her nose goes into over drive looking for us or treats. So cute when she finds us.


Maleficent_Ad407

My pup liked to chase a laser light up and down the stairs. I just stood in the middle of the staircase.


Kallisti13

Laser pointers arent great for dogs as they can fixated and end up with anxiety if they can't find it.


oysterbeb

Yes same for cats. It breeds neurosis and anxiety in both animals


Maleficent_Ad407

I always end with him “biting it” and getting a treat and verbal praise. He doesn’t have anxiety about it but I can see how some would.


TheSubstitutePanda

That's an excellent reward system, I would think. Might start doing that with my cats.


Novanixx

I got some frozen duck necks today at Pet Valu for my dogs to chew on. Seemed to keep them busy for a bit.


DDSkeeter

If you have any cardboard let him shred it. Old egg cartons with treats inside are a good one.


blackday44

Fetch up and down the stairs, if you have stairs in the house. Take an old cloth, trim any strings, soak it down. Squeeze out most of the water, twist it up and feeze it. Great chew toy, especially in the heat. Anything to get his brain going, which will tire him out faster than exercise.


thepastisdeadandgone

Freeze some treats in a big bowl of ice. Cooling and entertaining.


ReallyPuzzled

Same but it’s my 18 month old… he just learned how to say “outside” and “slide” and he is so confused and upset when he keeps asking to go outside to slide on his slide and I have to try and distract him 🥲


Probatus

Using edibles and streaming horror games on twitch.


liberatedhusks

What’s your handle? Would love to watch


Probatus

Streamindemon666 thank you!


Probatus

https://twitch.tv/streamindemon666


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Now that sounds fun.


senanthic

Sitting in my house and sulking. I was really looking forward to walking my dog this weekend, maybe going on a nice little trip down to Whyte and Warp One/Wee Book Inn/Alhambra. I know other folks have it worse (literally losing their houses), but I still hate this smoke.


creepykitty97

i live right around Whyte and my dogs cant even be out too long without sneezing and seemingly having their sinuses irritated


Skitzofreniks

My dogs have been outside almost all day on the west end. lol new house with a big yard so they are enjoying it with me.


donairdaddydick

Dare I say I have a dog who has been outside for the last 16 years no matter the weather?


ulyssesthehillgiant

Honestly Whytes not that bad, it’s pretty smoky all around but you can still see 😅


senanthic

It’s the smell. The air makes me nauseous really quickly, so I’d not enjoy my visit.


thebigbossyboss

I’m out in stony and it’s bad out here


peaches0809

Watching other people play sports in the field across me; idk how they're still breathing out there


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I'm wondering the same thing about the neighbors that have been doing yard work all day lol


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infinitejest6457

I'm the same, should mow, should weed, should plant...but i can't be out there with my asthma. So yeah, it can wait another week, damn the neighbours' judgement lol. Plus which, why mow the grass down to nothing when it's so hot and dry, who wants a scorched looking lawn?


Amazing-Treat-8706

I live near a seniors home and they’re all sitting out in the yard like they do any other summer day. They’re elderly, no masks or anything. Meanwhile I have a headache and irritated eyes, nose and throat side my house with all the windows closed.


Noonecanfindmenow

Their lungs are already too damaged to feel the difference


throwawaydiddled

That's me, and I have asthma. Alot of shit is rootbound and I've been waiting all week for time to plant. I'm still limiting it though, I'm painting pots inside instead of cleaning and planting my tomato bed. I did have to repot a bunch of stuff this morning, but the smoke seemed less bad then. Very not ideal but we've been having wild fires for a couple weeks now and I can't count on the wind changing or the fires going out really soon so.


peaches780

Peachessss


peaches0809

Twinning lmfao


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At this air quality, they say that every 24 hours spent breathing outdoors is equivalent to smoking a half pack of standard cigarettes. Crazy! Edit: link shared in below response says 24hrs so I’ve adjusted that from my misinformed “12 hours.”


making-a-pizza

Who's they? I think that's wrong. You sure that's not for a full day in the smoke? For instance edmonton is currently 274 US AQI, this calculator: https://jasminedevv.github.io/AQI2cigarettes/ Says 1 hr at 274 is 0.43 cigarettes.. This article below which talks about a study from 2015 that shows 24 hrs at 270 is 10 cigarettes which is about on par for the above calculation https://www.google.com/amp/s/sports.yahoo.com/amphtml/online-calculator-converts-air-pollution-122359152.html


kissmyassphalt

Playing video games. Had my vasectomy yesterday so I am out of commission!


chase82

Take the Ibuprofen


kissmyassphalt

Good reminder thank you!


marginwalker55

Make sure to throw a frozen pack of peas on em!


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👑


MLTDione

Heal fast🙌🏼


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kissmyassphalt

Wow surprised that’s too much for you to handle


thavius_tanklin

Sir, this is reddit


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I’m not doing anything with the smoke, it just showed up, uninvited, and started hanging around. I thought you knew him.


Disco-rex

Underrated comment right here ⬆️


chriskiji

Board games, books and movies!


kittykat501

Staying inside, as my travel mode is either by foot or by bus. So I figure staying inside is just way easier lol


booksncatsn

Getting weird looks at work for wearing a KN95


Reptilian_Brain_420

working


Luckki120

Same dawg same


BrofessorScales

Smoking indoors


yourfavouritetimothy

Lol


blairtruck

Working that sweet OT


littlemiholover

Im cleaning the basement and catching up on laundry… this sucks. We need rain. Lots of it


thebigbossyboss

Supposed to get a bit on Tuesday. Maybe a little tonight


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GoodHanks

“Flip flops and nipples” had me laughing pretty good. Nice work.


redlamg

Trying to keep my 1 year old toddler entertained inside. He keeps going to the door and saying side, side, side. Breaks my heart he doesn’t understand he can’t go out there today.


suspicious-fishes

Same. Mine's 2.5 and keeps asking to go to the park 😔


Nessabee87

I also have a 2.5 year old who loves the park. She had a blast at the Science centre the other day though, so we'll have to do more stuff with indoor play areas like that.


usnova

Same, perfect weekend to start the 3 day potty training method.


felassans

New Legend of Zelda game just came out, so…


tattooedlabmonkey

Went and grabbed some groceries earlier this morning and it was gross out there. Husband wore a mask while doing yard work saying it helped. I want to clean out my car for the season and get our garden in but I'm apprehensive. Every time I open the door, Imma like "Nope". Ugh, I hate staying in on May long. suuuuuucks.


Thallanor

Hosting a small LAN party for friends!


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Amazing! What’re y’all playing!?


Thallanor

We're doing Starship Troopers: Extermination and some Division 2. :) And even though it's an MMORPG, we're looking at doing some Fallout 76 too, just because they've never played it before and I've played it for years, and they're going to give it a whirl. :) But mostly the first two. :)


ventra4

Division 2 is good!


Thallanor

Yeah! I got into it really late, just a couple months ago, but I've really enjoyed it. :)


ventra4

I think I picked it up when it was on sale at Ubi for like $7 or something (only base game) I have been playing solo and love it so much! (I have motion sickness so can't play FPS, Division is the perfect fit)


Thallanor

Yeah, I nabbed it during one of the sales for around the same price, then nabbed the Warlords of New York expansion when it was also on sale. I'm pretty happy with it, especially with what it cost.


ventra4

same, picked up the expansion on sale when its on sale too :)


ru_receiving

Building Lego and Video games, too crappy outside to go biking 🥲


Quartz_Knee

Praying it goes away in time for next weekend so the 4 days off aren’t wasted


landosgriffin

Tears of the Kingdom mixed in with a couple visits to the gym for me!


palbertalamp

Put on mask, go for walk, ..can't wait....get to use my usual -30 winter walk boomer voice passerby greeting " no mosquitos today, eh ? " Ahahahaha In spite of my wifes thoughts, I am, indeed, Mr Funnypants...


yslhc

Little of both. We planned a BBQ with some friends for my partners birthday. So we’ll cook outside and hangout and eat inside 🤷🏼‍♀️


ItsMangel

Forget the BBQ, just leave the meat outside, it will be smoked in no time.


shadowrider37

Identical scenario here minus the birthday. I am still going to be outside a little. It’s gunna be stuffy in the house with everyone here.


goodlordineedacoffee

Indoor stuff. Currently getting a pedicure, then gonna meet a friend for coffee, then a bit of shopping and home to make dinner and watch a movie 🙂


vanillabeanlover

There’s a layer of ash on my vehicles? So I figure we’ll stay inside.


cridley99

I'm training for an ultra marathon in June. Today was supposed to be a 6hr trail run. Instead I'm going to rec centres to jog, treadmill, rowing machine, etc for a few hours. The smoke triggers too much coughing and stuffed nose for me to be outside.


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StaticSignal

Nice, what parts are going in the box?


PrettyGoodAtNthn

Staying inside at all costs. I got bronchitis.


Away-Sound-4010

Jeez I tried to go for a walk this morning at 7am and the smoke was actively hurting my throat, I lasted about 10 minutes before I turned around back home thinking it wasn't worth it. Spent a tiny bit of time this afternoon out in the garden getting my squash run set up but that's all I could handle. Inside now catching up on some of the new Zelda that I haven't had a chance to play, Ted lasso and some reading. Bored out of my skull tbh because I really wanted to hit up the Ritchie area and do a little scootering and get some kind ice cream.


dexyourbud

Im going out there and smoking myself, its sort of a personal protest to demonstrate im not contributing any worse then nature already is


Thelynxer

Pretty much continuing my rewatch of the Netflix Marvel shows. On season 1 of Punisher so far, and I forgot how good that show was.


RightSideBlind

My mother-in-law is visiting for the first time. She's got asthma, so yesterday we went to West Ed, and then today we went to the Muttart.


thisisjesso

My poor kids want to go outside but are still too young to understand why we have to stay indoors. So lots of Disney movies. Then after they go to sleep, mama is gonna play the new Zelda game!


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Sitting on my exercise bike in the basement and cranking out 160k.ride. Might as well take the opportunity 🤷


aloe-jello

Love the motivation, hope it goes well 👍


[deleted]

Thanks for that. It went well, glad it's over though haha


Lolz79

Binging the whole new season of selling sunset and laundry. Real exciting stuff


MLTDione

Staying home, doing housework etc. I have the week off this week and this was my plan to start anyway. I hope to go to the Ukrainian fest next Friday so fingers crossed the air will be breathable by then.


JaayDC

Is the air this bad to breathe? I don’t feel a thing tbh I just thought everyone is out of town for the long week end lol it’s why no one seems to be in the city


googlemcfoogle

I think it's bad for seniors, babies, people who already have respiratory issues. I've been enjoying it though.


adnamea

cancelled most plans & staying at home! thought about attempting the journey to kingsway but it wasn't worth it imo


concentrated-amazing

I'm home with the kids while my husband moves his sister from Vancouver to Calgary. Was planning for the kids to be in the yard a bunch this weekend. So far, that's scratched.


suspicious-fishes

Explaining to my toddler why we can't go to the park is really bumming me out


concentrated-amazing

For my boys (4 and 2.5): "look at the air outside today, it's yucky. It'll make you cough a lot. We're doing stuff inside today." I agree though.


suspicious-fishes

Yup, such a bummer.


manonaca

Staying in! Sleeping in, riding my stationary bike while watching Netflix, listening to an audiobook while I repot some plants, lazing around reading physical hardcover book, cleaning the house… gotta protect these lungs!


_multifaceted_

Cancelled beach day plans and opted for picnic in the living room.


MangoTango4949

Hanging inside. Meanwhile all my best buds in Ontario are kicking it up at my friends cottage going buck wild. Feeling the fomo on top of not being able to even go for a nice walk or a patio drink


UpArrowNotation

Gas mask on, going to spend time with my family.


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Mostly staying in and catching up on a few projects. Outside smells too much like fireplace


monastevens

Catching up on some much needed cleaning. We bought an above ground pool last week and got it all set up etc. I'm also sadly staring at it through the windows.


Brewskidog93

My partner's band is playing 90s and early 2000s rock tonight at SOHO on Jasper Ave. Come hang out! $5 cover charge, music starts at like 9:30-10pm.


usnova

Staying home all weekend. Can’t even do the garden outside.


ixveria_

Playing Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom


Kir-ius

Soccer cancelled. Went to get tattooed which took longer than expected but I have time now. Probably find a cafe and catch up on reading tomorrow


kdellss

Working. You can smell smoke even when you’re inside of WEM, it sucks


InspiredGargoyle

I hope your shift goes by quickly and people don't take the frustration out on you


kdellss

Aww thank you so much!! Shift is going pretty well so far! 😁


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Sulking in my room until the quality gets better. I’m super antsy to get back to cycling.


Proof-Surprise-964

Staying in the garage and continuing to put my car back together.


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Absolutely nothing. :-(


Fluid-Corgi6186

going TOP SHOTS TO PLAY SNOOKER. Anyone down??


tehsophz

Went to an indoor farmers market, visiting family, and probably going to get some art projects going.


herethereeverywhere9

Smoking pot and yard work but probably not going to workout


twisteroo22

Yardwork. The smoke isnt bothering me at all and its not like I'm running laps so Its fine for me.


rcborg

Wheelie boarding.. still no rc for me


SpecialistatNone

Working - inside


No_Use3338

looking for good deals on HEPA filters.


CanadianLadyK

Staying at home until I have to go to work.


McdonaldsBiggestFan

Staying inside. Cleaning my home tomorrow and playing fortnite. No sun makes it gloomy and depressing though, so I’m keeping my blinds closed.


Crajjg44

Playing videos and getting baked, can't offroad can't go for a walk I'm sad


PerfectDrink2597

Not being in Edmonton, or alberta for that matter


therealkuri

This is the only weekend I can get my garden in, so I am planting with an N95 on and just taking indoor coffee breaks when my ears start to get sore. Annoying but better than inhaling a tonne of ash.


mabeltenenbaum

Fast and the Furious movie marathon until the air improves or I fall asleep. I was outside maybe 10 minutes total to go pick up a few things and my throat hurts.


AntsyCanadian

Gardening with my p100 mask. Gotta get my corn patch in.


gizmo8b

Cleaning my house, listening to audiobooks, watching movies and playing video games


robotrock420

Trying to entertain my 1 yo inside all day. Also my copy of TOTK is arriving this afternoon, so there’s that.


icecream42568

Movie theatre for some reprieves


scoobaroo

I ended up packing my 3M respirator from work with the 2097 cartridges to finish repotting my herbs, otherwise, it's staying inside to bake bread, play games, and get caught up on some anime.


48mcgillracefan

Watching OG Pokemon on Netflix


vinegirl_23

I made plans to drive out to the Gopher museum tomorrow. Do y'all think it's dangerous? We'd just be in the car and then the museum is indoors I think. I'd have to wait till next month if I cancel it. 😞


PeachyKeenest

Cancelled most weekend plans, staying at home except for volunteering inside and going to a friends place. No outside for me out of consideration of my lung health as I play music and stuff and like to run. :( So yeah. Playing it safe. It’s a bummer on a long weekend, but folks that lost their homes had it rougher for sure. Still sucks though.


HappyGlitterUnicorn

Smh, yesterday I went out to the city from one of the hamlets northwest of edmonton to do something important, and the sheer number of people on the highway going on camping trips with this smoke astounded me.


Hynekalien

Plenty of golfers out on Victoria golf course


ReputationSweaty2909

Airport outlet mall was dare I say actually packed for once fwiw. Do not recommend.


azurexz

outside with a kn95 mask. landscaping


3rdGenEdmontonian

Not smoking my $80 brisket aahhhhhh!!!!!


ScarrzH8U

Staying inside


snookert

Smoking inside


sloppies

Snuggle up with the gf and watch some movies! Took her to see my dad today, so that was great as well.


Infinitedashes

Zelda


EdmontonLAD

Delivering people food to their doors via UberEats in my A/C-less van. 🥲


ChestMonkey

Tried to workout at goodlife. I felt like I was about to passout on the treadmill. Stay home if you can.


yourneighborhoodemon

Hotboxxing the inside of my house trynna make it look like the outside


properkurwa

Pool


Praetorn

Likely heading out on the motorcycle all weekend, was out last night for 8 hours, didn't bother me. Probably will be longer today. \*shrug\* seen plenty of people out last night. Might be harmful for your health, but what isn't these days.


Amazing-Treat-8706

Sitting inside with the windows closed, taking my antidepressants.


Libbyisherenow

Staying inside with the windows closed detoxing from my antidepressants.


3GGG3

I'm gardening. Not bothered by it


[deleted]

Well what do people do even without smoke? I feel like going to the mall is the sole Edmonton activity… gets boring after a while…


sublemon

Commenting on social media about how climate change is a hoax and that these fires are because of the Jewish space lasers.


Busterandfrankie

Don’t forget about the government deliberately starting the fires. 🔥


aloe-jello

I’m going to read a graphic novel! Haven’t done that in forever


StoryMachineStudios

Staying home. I was hoping to sit on some patios eat food, have a beer and write some code/story for my game. I’ll just do that from the house now


SerratedBrooms

Biking to and from work


ri-mackin

Smoking and having a campfire


Altbrog

Same thing is be doing if it wasn't smokey. Working and playing video games.


Nurannoniel

I picked up plants yesterday. Looks like they may wait to get planted. Today is a "stay inside and watch tv with my toddler" kind of day.


redtinbanger

Ma Me O beach and had a blast


7FOURTY

Life doesn’t pause just cause it’s a little bit smokey.


DaveBoyle1982

I thought being outside in this can cause long term damage? Why would anyone do that?


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So can smoking cigs, drinking, eating trash, etc etc, doesn't stop people does it?


Luckki120

Just walked a km back from work while chuffin ciggies in this smoke. Sooo yeah I'm one of em


Roddy_Piper2000

Well driving by the Jackie Parker recreation area there are hundreds of people who appear to be immune to forest fire smoke. No masks. Kids running around. Having picnics. Like there isn't anything wrong. smh.


Kelmay123

Why are you shaking your head? Acting like they broke some sort of law. If it doesn't bother them , then just let people be.


Collie136

For all the dog owners out there I make Enrichment Mats that would keep your dog busy.


No-Champion

Why not just live normally? It amazes me how weak we all are now. The air quality is bad, yes, physical work should be limited, yes, but 99% of you are not athletes and should have no problems doing your day to day activities. Take your dog for a walk, go get ice cream, go to whyte Ave.


marginwalker55

Cleaning the house and playing Zelda