Jim Cyr
@avoidingchores.com
Outdoor recreation stuff using a constellation of satellites. Based out of #Halifax, #NovaScotia #CANADA 🇨🇦 #outdoors
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NEW: Hackers ripped down a Flock camera above a roadway, made a near-complete copy of the data stored inside it, and shared the files with 404 Media and @wired.com, revealing in new detail how exactly Flock Safety’s cameras track the movements of both vehicles and people.
Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People
While people around the U.S. are tearing down Flock cameras, one group of hackers went a step further: extracting the camera's software too.
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September 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM
NEW: Hackers ripped down a Flock camera above a roadway, made a near-complete copy of the data stored inside it, and shared the files with 404 Media and @wired.com, revealing in new detail how exactly Flock Safety’s cameras track the movements of both vehicles and people.
New post: F-150 Lightning Trailer Range Test In Atlantic Canada
A 314 km Nova Scotia towing run comparing trailer-adjusted range, public charging costs and gas F-150 towing numbers.
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A 314 km Nova Scotia towing run comparing trailer-adjusted range, public charging costs and gas F-150 towing numbers.
https://avoidingchores.com/f150-lightning-trailer-range-test-atlantic-canada
F-150 Lightning Trailer Range Test In Atlantic Canada
A practical Nova Scotia towing test with a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning, showing how trailer profiling changed the range estimate and what the charging stops looked like.
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September 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
New post: F-150 Lightning Trailer Range Test In Atlantic Canada
A 314 km Nova Scotia towing run comparing trailer-adjusted range, public charging costs and gas F-150 towing numbers.
https://avoidingchores.com/f150-lightning-trailer-range-test-atlantic-canada
A 314 km Nova Scotia towing run comparing trailer-adjusted range, public charging costs and gas F-150 towing numbers.
https://avoidingchores.com/f150-lightning-trailer-range-test-atlantic-canada
New post: 2027 UTV & ATV updates from Can-Am, Polaris and CFMOTO
A practical Canadian buyer’s look at new utility side-by-side and ATV updates, with starting price snapshots and what matters for work, trail and winter use.
https://avoidingchores.com/2027-can-am-polaris-cfmoto-utv-atv-updates
A practical Canadian buyer’s look at new utility side-by-side and ATV updates, with starting price snapshots and what matters for work, trail and winter use.
https://avoidingchores.com/2027-can-am-polaris-cfmoto-utv-atv-updates
What Is New For 2027 Utility Side-By-Sides And ATVs From Can-Am, Polaris And CFMOTO
Can-Am, Polaris and CFMOTO have fresh 2027 off-road updates. Here is what changed and what Canadian side-by-side and ATV buyers should verify before choosing a machine.
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September 11, 2026 at 10:56 PM
New post: 2027 UTV & ATV updates from Can-Am, Polaris and CFMOTO
A practical Canadian buyer’s look at new utility side-by-side and ATV updates, with starting price snapshots and what matters for work, trail and winter use.
https://avoidingchores.com/2027-can-am-polaris-cfmoto-utv-atv-updates
A practical Canadian buyer’s look at new utility side-by-side and ATV updates, with starting price snapshots and what matters for work, trail and winter use.
https://avoidingchores.com/2027-can-am-polaris-cfmoto-utv-atv-updates
I traded an early gen Apple Watch for a iPad mini and it was my favorite of the iPads for scrolling /reading. iPhone duo got the same vibes. Just the price is a bit steep ATM
September 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM
I traded an early gen Apple Watch for a iPad mini and it was my favorite of the iPads for scrolling /reading. iPhone duo got the same vibes. Just the price is a bit steep ATM
New post: Garmin eTrex SE Waypoints And Navigation For Beginners
A beginner-friendly companion to Jim Cyr’s Garmin eTrex SE video, covering how to save waypoints, navigate…
https://avoidingchores.com/garmin-etrex-se-waypoints-navigation-beginners
A beginner-friendly companion to Jim Cyr’s Garmin eTrex SE video, covering how to save waypoints, navigate…
https://avoidingchores.com/garmin-etrex-se-waypoints-navigation-beginners
Garmin eTrex SE Waypoints And Navigation For Beginners
A beginner-friendly companion to Jim Cyr’s Garmin eTrex SE video, covering how to save waypoints, navigate to them and clean up saved points after a hike.
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September 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
New post: Garmin eTrex SE Waypoints And Navigation For Beginners
A beginner-friendly companion to Jim Cyr’s Garmin eTrex SE video, covering how to save waypoints, navigate…
https://avoidingchores.com/garmin-etrex-se-waypoints-navigation-beginners
A beginner-friendly companion to Jim Cyr’s Garmin eTrex SE video, covering how to save waypoints, navigate…
https://avoidingchores.com/garmin-etrex-se-waypoints-navigation-beginners
Pleasantly surprised with Lanterns so far after 2 episodes
August 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Pleasantly surprised with Lanterns so far after 2 episodes
lots of talk about OHV on town streets in Nova Scotia. I took some data and plotted some "official" routes to view. #novascotia #outdoors
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Nova Scotia OHV Road Access Map - Avoiding Chores
Use this searchable Nova Scotia map to find road sections officially designated for ATV and side-by-side travel between trails and community services.
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August 4, 2026 at 9:12 PM
lots of talk about OHV on town streets in Nova Scotia. I took some data and plotted some "official" routes to view. #novascotia #outdoors
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New post: Can-Am Defender Accessory Upgrades That Are Actually Useful
Not every Can-Am Defender accessory needs to be installed on day one. This guide sorts useful upgrades by…
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Not every Can-Am Defender accessory needs to be installed on day one. This guide sorts useful upgrades by…
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Can-Am Defender Accessory Upgrades That Are Actually Useful
Not every Can-Am Defender accessory needs to be installed on day one. This guide sorts useful upgrades by real-world priority for trail riding, property work, winter use and Atlantic Canada conditions.
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August 2, 2026 at 1:54 PM
New post: Can-Am Defender Accessory Upgrades That Are Actually Useful
Not every Can-Am Defender accessory needs to be installed on day one. This guide sorts useful upgrades by…
https://avoidingchores.com/can-am-defender-accessory-upgrades
Not every Can-Am Defender accessory needs to be installed on day one. This guide sorts useful upgrades by…
https://avoidingchores.com/can-am-defender-accessory-upgrades
New post: Camping Gear Checklist For Wet Atlantic Canada Weekends
Camping in Atlantic Canada often means damp ground, changing forecasts and cool evenings. This checklist…
https://avoidingchores.com/camping-gear-checklist-wet-atlantic-canada
Camping in Atlantic Canada often means damp ground, changing forecasts and cool evenings. This checklist…
https://avoidingchores.com/camping-gear-checklist-wet-atlantic-canada
Camping Gear Checklist For Wet Atlantic Canada Weekends
Camping in Atlantic Canada often means damp ground, changing forecasts and cool evenings. This checklist focuses on practical gear for staying dry, comfortable and organized on a wet weekend.
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August 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM
New post: Camping Gear Checklist For Wet Atlantic Canada Weekends
Camping in Atlantic Canada often means damp ground, changing forecasts and cool evenings. This checklist…
https://avoidingchores.com/camping-gear-checklist-wet-atlantic-canada
Camping in Atlantic Canada often means damp ground, changing forecasts and cool evenings. This checklist…
https://avoidingchores.com/camping-gear-checklist-wet-atlantic-canada
New post: F-150 Lightning Road Trip Lessons For Atlantic Canada
A practical look at charging stops, planning buffers and what worked on an Atlantic Canada EV road trip.
https://avoidingchores.com/f150-lightning-road-trip-atlantic-canada
A practical look at charging stops, planning buffers and what worked on an Atlantic Canada EV road trip.
https://avoidingchores.com/f150-lightning-road-trip-atlantic-canada
F-150 Lightning Road Trip Lessons For Atlantic Canada
A practical first road-trip report from a Ford F-150 Lightning owner in Nova Scotia, covering PlugShare planning, Masstown fast charging, overnight Level 2 charging, Five Islands and real-world range confidence.
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August 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM
New post: F-150 Lightning Road Trip Lessons For Atlantic Canada
A practical look at charging stops, planning buffers and what worked on an Atlantic Canada EV road trip.
https://avoidingchores.com/f150-lightning-road-trip-atlantic-canada
A practical look at charging stops, planning buffers and what worked on an Atlantic Canada EV road trip.
https://avoidingchores.com/f150-lightning-road-trip-atlantic-canada
Realized that referral traffic was still checking this page but was severely outdated including remediation from the migration 3 years ago. It should be a lot better now #novascotia #outdoors
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Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide by Jim Cyr
Download Jim Cyr's Nova Scotia Hiking Trail Guide as a free ePub and browse related Nova Scotia trail write-ups on Avoiding Chores.
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July 26, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Realized that referral traffic was still checking this page but was severely outdated including remediation from the migration 3 years ago. It should be a lot better now #novascotia #outdoors
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TIL - Mariadb is now the new MySQL. Then I looked up some history and I was like ….. 😬🤯
July 23, 2026 at 10:17 PM
TIL - Mariadb is now the new MySQL. Then I looked up some history and I was like ….. 😬🤯
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Here is my latest. Sylvain Charlebois, Canada's beloved commentator on the food industry, thinks that not giving us access to raw milk is communism.
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Canada's Food Professor wants you to buy raw milk
Sylvain Charlebois drops his mask on far-right podcast
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February 5, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Here is my latest. Sylvain Charlebois, Canada's beloved commentator on the food industry, thinks that not giving us access to raw milk is communism.
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Charlebois’ column was suspended due to controversial public remarks about media credibility, which La Presse viewed as incompatible with maintaining trust with readers—while he argues his comments were misunderstood and not directed at La Presse itself.
L'économiste Sylvain Charlebois perd sa chronique: ✱ Ce monsieur-là manquait énormément de jugement.
L'économiste Sylvain Charlebois perd sa chronique
✱ Ce monsieur-là manquait énormément de jugement.
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April 3, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Charlebois’ column was suspended due to controversial public remarks about media credibility, which La Presse viewed as incompatible with maintaining trust with readers—while he argues his comments were misunderstood and not directed at La Presse itself.
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I hope OpenAI gets sued into the sun
The Tumbler Ridge shooter had used OpenAI to discuss scenarios involving gun violence.
It was bad enough to get flagged and reviewed by employees, who warned the company & suggested alerting law enforcement.
The company said No.
This tragedy could have been prevented.
Gut wrenching.
It was bad enough to get flagged and reviewed by employees, who warned the company & suggested alerting law enforcement.
The company said No.
This tragedy could have been prevented.
Gut wrenching.
Exclusive | OpenAI Employees Raised Alarms About Canada Shooting Suspect Months Ago
The ChatGPT maker opted against informing Canadian authorities about Jesse Van Rootselaar’s descriptions of violence last June.
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February 21, 2026 at 9:35 AM
I hope OpenAI gets sued into the sun
1.5 yrs into it with solar panels at the house.
February 20, 2026 at 9:34 PM
1.5 yrs into it with solar panels at the house.
Hiking in Nova Scotia 24/7 - Live Stream - Avoiding Chores
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December 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Been an interesting learning experience adjusting to EV charging options.
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Electrify Your Garage: Home Charging Guide for the F-150 Lightning Standard Range - Avoiding Chores
Discover the best home charging options for the Ford F-150 Lightning Standard Range in 2025. Compare Level 1, Level 2, and Ford Charge Station Pro setups, plus electricity costs in Nova Scotia, New Br...
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October 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Been an interesting learning experience adjusting to EV charging options.
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This is how chargers should be setup to accommodate the growing vehicles able to connect to the Tesla network
October 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This is how chargers should be setup to accommodate the growing vehicles able to connect to the Tesla network
Latest blog post. Garmin updates the GPSMAP lineup with the H1. H for expensive
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Garmin GPSMAP H1 vs GPSMAP 67: Choosing the Right Handheld GPS for Canadian Backcountry - Avoiding Chores
Garmin GPSMAP H1 vs GPSMAP 67: Compare Canadian pricing, battery life, maps, and features. Find out which GPS handheld is best for backpacking and backcountry hiking in Canada.
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September 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Latest blog post. Garmin updates the GPSMAP lineup with the H1. H for expensive
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Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 5:30 p.m. - Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources are on the scene of an uncontrolled wildfire in the Susies Lake area of Halifax, in the vicinity of Bayers Lake. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/wi...
August 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 5:30 p.m. - Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources are on the scene of an uncontrolled wildfire in the Susies Lake area of Halifax, in the vicinity of Bayers Lake. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/wi...
The Daicey Pond Cabin restoration project completed on time was open to reservations this season, read a little bit more about the project in the latest blog post:
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#maine #outdoors #camping
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#maine #outdoors #camping
Preserving Wilderness Charm: The Restoration of Daicey Pond Cabins - Avoiding Chores
A Year of Careful Conservation Beginning in May 2024, Baxter State Park embarked on an ambitious restoration effort to repair and preserve the historic cabins at Daicey Pond. To allow this work to pro...
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August 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Daicey Pond Cabin restoration project completed on time was open to reservations this season, read a little bit more about the project in the latest blog post:
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#maine #outdoors #camping
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#maine #outdoors #camping
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Firefighters are fighting a wildfire in Big Indian Lake In Tantallon . Avoid the area so firefighters can do their jobs.
July 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Firefighters are fighting a wildfire in Big Indian Lake In Tantallon . Avoid the area so firefighters can do their jobs.
iOS 26 music feature "song transition" function where it tried to fade songs in & out at the "right moment" is terrible. Had to turn it off. So used to having songs end then next one picks up.
June 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
iOS 26 music feature "song transition" function where it tried to fade songs in & out at the "right moment" is terrible. Had to turn it off. So used to having songs end then next one picks up.