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@ashwinalexander.bsky.social

skeets about weird cars, programming, running and bicycling in ottawa. we need more protected bike lanes.

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Funny story - I recently found an email for the company he is associated with and asked (in English and Google Translated Italian) if he would sign my SVX dashboard if he is ever in Canada but only later remembered the dashboard is alcantara / suede so is a signing even feasible?

18.12.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Also designed by GG himself? 🀣

18.12.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
red 1997 Subaru SVX on a snowy driveway

red 1997 Subaru SVX on a snowy driveway

it’s rust-proofed but I’m wary of exposing it to road salt so the SVX isn’t going beyond the driveway until spring πŸ˜”

14.12.2025 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sean Duffy listens to The Carmudgeon Show?

04.12.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There's enough inaccurate or concerning information in the way in which @en.ottawa.ca is communicating about the 2026 Budget that I felt it should be addressed. And it's the concept of $252M in "savings" that I want to talk about, because this information is being used falsely. 1/

03.12.2025 03:25 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4
Poloka, my fawn-colored kitty, walking over a red Subaru SVX

Poloka, my fawn-colored kitty, walking over a red Subaru SVX

Poloka, my tiny kitty, on the hood of the 1997 Subaru SVX

Poloka, my tiny kitty, on the hood of the 1997 Subaru SVX

This is Poloka. She doesn’t like riding in cars but loves to walk all over them.

01.12.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
DAY ZERO: VISION ZERO OTTAWA
Help Make Ottawa’s Streets Safer for Everyone!
 Date: Tuesday, December 2
 Time: 6:30–8:30 PM
 Location: New Edinburgh Field House, 203 Stanley Avenue

What is Vision Zero?
A global movement with one simple principle:
No loss of life or serious injury on our roads is acceptable.
Through better design, policy, and community action, we can make Ottawa’s streets safer for all 

What is Day Zero?
Our kickoff event to:
 Build a core team of volunteers
 Brainstorm what Vision Zero Ottawa should look like
 Commit to small, actionable steps for real change

Why Join?
Ottawa needs bold voices and committed citizens to push for:
Safer and enforced speed limits
Sidewalks and traffic calming in every community
Active school travel programs
Safer intersections for people outside of the car
A city that values human life above all else

Be Part of the Change!
Your voice matters. Together, we can set the tone for meaningful action ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

DAY ZERO: VISION ZERO OTTAWA Help Make Ottawa’s Streets Safer for Everyone! Date: Tuesday, December 2 Time: 6:30–8:30 PM Location: New Edinburgh Field House, 203 Stanley Avenue What is Vision Zero? A global movement with one simple principle: No loss of life or serious injury on our roads is acceptable. Through better design, policy, and community action, we can make Ottawa’s streets safer for all What is Day Zero? Our kickoff event to: Build a core team of volunteers Brainstorm what Vision Zero Ottawa should look like Commit to small, actionable steps for real change Why Join? Ottawa needs bold voices and committed citizens to push for: Safer and enforced speed limits Sidewalks and traffic calming in every community Active school travel programs Safer intersections for people outside of the car A city that values human life above all else Be Part of the Change! Your voice matters. Together, we can set the tone for meaningful action ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

SAVE THE DATE

πŸ“… December 2nd 6:30-8:30pm

πŸ‘‡Join the Vision Zero Ottawa project!

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21.11.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re in the Ottawa area, we could take it out for a spin!

03.11.2025 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
1997 Subaru SVX

1997 Subaru SVX

Screenshot of a Subaru SVX at Wikipedia with the rear wheel incorrectly setup

Screenshot of a Subaru SVX at Wikipedia with the rear wheel incorrectly setup

The SVX now has the winter tires + factory wheels!

The wheels are uni-directional and it’s easy to accidentally put them on the wrong side.

Case in point: the SVX at the top of the SVX Wikipedia page has the rear wheel on wrong.

03.11.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

If you live in Ontario, we're privileged to still have free access to flu vaccines & Covid boosters.

Get them! I just did!

Immunocompromised/high risk can go now & everyone else can book now for appointments after Oct 28!

Get them ASAP & you'll help make the holiday season safer for everyone πŸ’ͺ🏻

26.10.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 430    πŸ” 110    πŸ’¬ 23    πŸ“Œ 11
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Welcome to Petrospect! My new autoblog. You’ve heard correctly, I am starting an autoblog! How did we get here? Buckle up!It’s been quite a journey so far which I think is essential to the core of what Petrospect is. If you d…

I have an announcement to make: I'm launching an autoblog!
Cat's out of the bag, it needed to happen.
This is my first article about my journey as a person and enthusiast so far, I hope you enjoy it!
Here's to more of this to come! #weirdcarBS, #carbluesky
petrospect.blog/2025/10/15/w...

15.10.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 1

No, it’s the original automatic transmission.

11.10.2025 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks / Merci ! Ontario offers French licence plates - and they currently start with F - this is one of those !

09.10.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Some people on the forums say the later model years don’t have the trans issues of the initial years. I want to believe this is true 🀞

09.10.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

update: I bought the SVX. 🫨

09.10.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

owner said what isn’t talked about enough about the SVX is how good the factory stereo is.

28.09.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I drove this 1997 SVX last weekend.

It was amazing to be in the presence of this oddball heckblende-y Subaru.

Driving didn’t feel as amazing but I also stayed within posted speed limits so maybe the flat-6 engine is capable of more than I experienced.

28.09.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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I whole-heartedly disagree with the City of Ottawa administration's decision to mandate a full return to the office for City staff on Jan. 1. I wasn't supportive when federal public services were forced back into the office, and I certainly don't support it now.

26.08.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 0
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je sais pas mais peut-Γͺtre someone at the Nord des Lignes truck stop can help you?

23.06.2025 01:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah, so I wasn’t imagining that glitch!

23.06.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
blue nissan micra (we don’t have these in the us)

blue nissan micra (we don’t have these in the us)

Buick Allure from rear (lacrosse means jacking off in Quebec French)

Buick Allure from rear (lacrosse means jacking off in Quebec French)

Canadian market white Lada niva (called a Cossack here. Really) parallel parked on a Montreal street

Canadian market white Lada niva (called a Cossack here. Really) parallel parked on a Montreal street

From drivers side rear showing the β€œCossack” decal

From drivers side rear showing the β€œCossack” decal

montreal cars

20.06.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Buy your tickets to Canada's 80s & 90s Car and Culture Show today and save up to 20% at oblivioncarshow.ca
OBLIVION VII August 10th, 2025 at Country Heritage Park in #Milton, ON. See you in OBLIVION!

17.06.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Cardle Guess the car in 5 tries. A new car is available each day.

😭😭😭

Cardle 5/5
Streak 1πŸ”₯
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04.06.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cardle Guess the car in 5 tries. A new car is available each day.

Doug spoke about this car in his latest video so maybe that helped?

Cardle 1/5
Streak 1πŸ”₯
Total Score 15
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20.05.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing - This is the first time I’m hearing him speak which is surprising since I have read so much about him over the years.

17.05.2025 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cardle Guess the car in 5 tries. A new car is available each day.

βœŒοΈβœŒοΈβœŒοΈπŸš—πŸš—

Cardle 2/5
Streak 1πŸ”₯
Total Score 12
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11.05.2025 04:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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30.04.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice spot!

30.04.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Canada’s conservative leader Pierre Poilievre loses his own seat in election collapse The remarkable campaign was upended by a backlash against U.S. President Donald Trump, which sparked a stunning liberal resurgence.

forgot what it was like to wake up to good and extremely funny news

29.04.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1373    πŸ” 138    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 13
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Hoffman: Charlie Sheen more than holds his own onstage Charlie Sheen floored me Tuesday night at the Verizon Wireless Theater.

Also, there’s a Houston Chronicle review that agrees with my assessment 🀣

www.chron.com/life/hoffman...

27.04.2025 03:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0