-While it is unlikely that we will make it up to the low-twenties, as we did yesterday, we have every indication that today will be at least another passable Spring day - if a little overcast.
-To take advantage of yesterday's great weather Jeannette and I spent much of the morning walking around our neighbourhood and the downtown area. First we made our way to the city-funded arts centre (which just happens to be a few blocks away from us) to visit a showing of local artists works. Unfortunately, we weren't able to find anything we wanted to buy.
We then made our way up to one of our local coffee shops for some road coffees for our walk to the farmer's market.
Mainly as a justification to head out for a walk, rather than with intent to actually buy anything, we made our way over to the Regina Farmer's market. Unfortunately, as is normally the case, it was something of a disappointment (and nothing like the Saskatoon Farmer's Market that we visited last Saturday) and we weren't even remotely tempted to buy anything. As usual, there wasn't even any flour. What's up with a farmer's market in Saskatchewan not selling flour?
Because the farmer's market is on the same street as the optician from whom I recently purchased glasses I then went to have my glasses adjusted. For some reason my glasses have been slipping down my nose (a problem I have had with every pair of glasses I have ever owned). While I think the adjustment helped I'm not sure if the problem has been altogether solved and I fear that I may have to start using my weird little rubber ear piece attachments. Bummer (particularly, because it this problem that motivated me to buy new frames).
-After a little bit of early yard work (mostly some raking and sweeping) Jeannette talked me into having our first barbecue of the season. Not surprisingly, it was quite pleasant.
Showing posts with label Glasses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Glasses. Show all posts
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Saturday, February 07, 2015
Glasses fix
For about 20 years I have been wearing glasses. For almost 20 years glasses have been sliding down my nose and falling off of my face. This has been the case with every pair of glasses I've owned (strip on sports goggles excepted). It's been infuriating (though, still, I've never even considered contact lenses).
Though I'm not sure that it's actually the case, the problem seems to have gotten much worse with my current pair of glasses. I think a conservative estimate might be that I adjust my glasses on my face hundreds of times a day. In many cases the adjustment may constitute catching and repositioning my glasses as they literally fall from my face while engaged in low-impact tasks like dish washing. Even just sitting a desk typing may be enough to dislodge my glasses.
According to experts in the field (AKA opticians I've consulted) it is possible to have glasses that don't fall off of one's face constantly. Apparently it's all in how the glasses are fitted. I'm not sure how much I believe this.
Recently, in the hundred plus adjustments a day era, I mentioned this problem to Jeannette. She responded by telling me about some rubber attachments her brother used to use.
Before long I found similar products online for a very reasonable price and decided to give them a shot.
Though I'm not sure that it's actually the case, the problem seems to have gotten much worse with my current pair of glasses. I think a conservative estimate might be that I adjust my glasses on my face hundreds of times a day. In many cases the adjustment may constitute catching and repositioning my glasses as they literally fall from my face while engaged in low-impact tasks like dish washing. Even just sitting a desk typing may be enough to dislodge my glasses.
According to experts in the field (AKA opticians I've consulted) it is possible to have glasses that don't fall off of one's face constantly. Apparently it's all in how the glasses are fitted. I'm not sure how much I believe this.
Recently, in the hundred plus adjustments a day era, I mentioned this problem to Jeannette. She responded by telling me about some rubber attachments her brother used to use.
Before long I found similar products online for a very reasonable price and decided to give them a shot.
I've now had my new rubber attachments in place for the past 2.5 days. One thing that is immediately apparent is that my glasses are not falling from my face - which is exactly what I hoped. Unfortunately, now that my glasses are always almost strapped on to my head via my ears I've begun to feel the attachments rubbing behind my ears. Hopefully after a few days of regular use this will no longer be an issue. In any event, I'm inclined to think that a some behind-the-ear discomfort might be worth not having to adjust my glasses hundreds of times a day.
Cameron - 5
Neil - 0
Friday, February 11, 2011
A Few Quick Notes 507
-Though it was quite cold this morning, today turned into a pretty nice winter's day. For a little while in the afternoon we even got a few flurries.
-My sports goggles arrived today. Hopefully I will be able to try them out in our Ultimate game tomorrow evening. I hope that putting them on in public for the first time won't be too strange ro elicit too many comments.
Jeannette also picked up a pair of glasses today.
-I made a big batch of tomato-free chili for dinner tonight.
-The 2011 Canada Games opening ceremonies are presently ongoing in Halifax. Assuming all goes as planned, I may a attend a few of the associated free evening performances.
Score
Cameron 32
Neil 0
-My sports goggles arrived today. Hopefully I will be able to try them out in our Ultimate game tomorrow evening. I hope that putting them on in public for the first time won't be too strange ro elicit too many comments.
Jeannette also picked up a pair of glasses today.
-I made a big batch of tomato-free chili for dinner tonight.
-The 2011 Canada Games opening ceremonies are presently ongoing in Halifax. Assuming all goes as planned, I may a attend a few of the associated free evening performances.
Score
Cameron 32
Neil 0
Tuesday, February 08, 2011
A Few Quick Notes 506
-As some of you may know, today was pretty snowy. Amazingly, I did seem to capture the short sunny break that we had this afternoon.
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-Much to our surprise, there has been some traditional media interest in the Doyle Pitches blog. If anything comes of this expression of interest I will be sure to keep everyone informed - but definitely keep your eyes peeled.
Also, remember to keep checking back for new and exciting Doyle Pitches.
-I am still getting used to my new glasses, though the more that I wear them the more I think that they still need to be adjusted a little. I guess I will look into this when I go back to the store to pick up my second pair of glasses (my sports goggles).
-I did a fair bit of grading today.
Score
Cameron 25
Neil 0
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-Much to our surprise, there has been some traditional media interest in the Doyle Pitches blog. If anything comes of this expression of interest I will be sure to keep everyone informed - but definitely keep your eyes peeled.
Also, remember to keep checking back for new and exciting Doyle Pitches.
-I am still getting used to my new glasses, though the more that I wear them the more I think that they still need to be adjusted a little. I guess I will look into this when I go back to the store to pick up my second pair of glasses (my sports goggles).
-I did a fair bit of grading today.
Score
Cameron 25
Neil 0
Monday, February 07, 2011
I hope I didn't make a mistake
Well, I picked up my new glasses today.
They are a little bit more substantive (Jeannette says 'stylish') than any glasses I have owned in the past.
What attracted me to these glasses was that they have plastic nose pieces. I am sick and tired of having glasses that have nose pieces that bend and then feel loop-sided on my face. Anyway, I now have such nose pieces and am starting to get used to the slightly different feeling associated with these new glasses.
Of course, as always, the best part about new glasses is that my vision is now much better. I can see all kinds of things that I just couldn't see with any detail before. Having access to such crisp vision is great.
Score
Cameron 19
Neil 0
They are a little bit more substantive (Jeannette says 'stylish') than any glasses I have owned in the past.
What attracted me to these glasses was that they have plastic nose pieces. I am sick and tired of having glasses that have nose pieces that bend and then feel loop-sided on my face. Anyway, I now have such nose pieces and am starting to get used to the slightly different feeling associated with these new glasses.
Of course, as always, the best part about new glasses is that my vision is now much better. I can see all kinds of things that I just couldn't see with any detail before. Having access to such crisp vision is great.
Score
Cameron 19
Neil 0
Thursday, February 03, 2011
A Few Quick Notes 504
-Though we had about 30 centimeters of snow yesterday, today turned out to be a pretty nice day. The main problem that I encountered was slush puddles around intersections.
-I forgot to mention that Neil, Rebecca, Peter, Jeannette, and I joined Jeannette's father for a pre-Chinese New Year meal.
-I had my eyes checked yesterday and I ordered some new glasses today. Hopefully I will be in possession of my new glasses in about four days.
-Today I attended a informal talk/discussion about the current situation in Egypt and the middle-east. While the two history professors and one political science professor didn't have much specific information, they were able to provide some context and background information on Egypt. I was particularly impressed with the quality of the audience questions, I suspect that most of them were of interest to basically everybody in attendance.
-While walking around downtown Halifax I happened to run into a few different acquaintances, two of whom I know through the Poli Sci department. One of these guys told me about his recent media exposure regarding his family being refused entry to a bus. It seems that his story even made the Globe and Mail.
This whole experience reminded me of the recent Metrobus strike and just completely disgusted me.
-Last night at about 3:30 AM the fire alarm began to sound. After a few minutes people began to gather in the front lobby while we waited for the fire department to arrive. After the alarm had been sounding for about 10 minutes a guy in a t-shirt and sweat pants slowly and alertly sauntered in to the lobby, looked at a building employee and asked "what's happening?"
I really thought it was obvious, but apparently not.
-This evening I attended a talk by former Harper cabinet minister Maxime Bernier about being a small government conservative. Though he wasn't quite a Ron/Rand/RuPaul type, he was definitely to the right of many Canadians.
Anyway, while the talk was somewhat underwhelming, I did learn that Bernier really knows how to wear a suit. Man, he is one of the best dress politicians I have ever seen.
Score
Cameron 9
Neil 0
-I forgot to mention that Neil, Rebecca, Peter, Jeannette, and I joined Jeannette's father for a pre-Chinese New Year meal.
-I had my eyes checked yesterday and I ordered some new glasses today. Hopefully I will be in possession of my new glasses in about four days.
-Today I attended a informal talk/discussion about the current situation in Egypt and the middle-east. While the two history professors and one political science professor didn't have much specific information, they were able to provide some context and background information on Egypt. I was particularly impressed with the quality of the audience questions, I suspect that most of them were of interest to basically everybody in attendance.
-While walking around downtown Halifax I happened to run into a few different acquaintances, two of whom I know through the Poli Sci department. One of these guys told me about his recent media exposure regarding his family being refused entry to a bus. It seems that his story even made the Globe and Mail.
This whole experience reminded me of the recent Metrobus strike and just completely disgusted me.
-Last night at about 3:30 AM the fire alarm began to sound. After a few minutes people began to gather in the front lobby while we waited for the fire department to arrive. After the alarm had been sounding for about 10 minutes a guy in a t-shirt and sweat pants slowly and alertly sauntered in to the lobby, looked at a building employee and asked "what's happening?"
I really thought it was obvious, but apparently not.
-This evening I attended a talk by former Harper cabinet minister Maxime Bernier about being a small government conservative. Though he wasn't quite a Ron/Rand/RuPaul type, he was definitely to the right of many Canadians.
Anyway, while the talk was somewhat underwhelming, I did learn that Bernier really knows how to wear a suit. Man, he is one of the best dress politicians I have ever seen.
Score
Cameron 9
Neil 0
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