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Avoiding Chores

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The official podcast from Avoiding Chores – Located in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada. We talk about the outdoors, gadgets and other stuff that keeps us away from doing actual work.
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Ep 37 - Fall Back Spring Forward

Avoiding ChoresNov 21, 2022

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Ep 37 - Fall Back Spring Forward

Ep 37 - Fall Back Spring Forward

In this fall episode of the podcast, we talk about new products from Garmin before the Black Friday sales. We talk about satellite communications with the inReach messenger and ZOLEO. We talk about the 2022 camping season and we talk about preparedness plans during the busy fall hurricane season along the Atlantic coast.
Nov 21, 202241:48
EP 36- Retro Saturday morning vibes (no music)

EP 36- Retro Saturday morning vibes (no music)

This is the episode 35 where music is inserted in the podcast and therefore can be played on all podcast players in this episode I get up early in the morning to go to Home Depot Cabela’s IKEA in other places at the same time I talk about Black Friday Garmin sales answer in Outdoor recreation question it in general comments
Nov 27, 202125:12
Ep 35 - Retro Saturday Podcast Vibe

Ep 35 - Retro Saturday Podcast Vibe

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.
In this video I resort back to a format of podcasting that I did over 15 years ago when I first started with the one ping only podcast in this episode I am driving around town very early on a Saturday morning going to certain stores such as Home Depot Cabela’s and IKEA while at the same time I bring up a few topics including bitcoin NFT garmin Black Friday and other good stuff
Nov 27, 202125:34
Episode 34: Spring Update With New Garmin Models And Q&A’s

Episode 34: Spring Update With New Garmin Models And Q&A’s

In this episode we catch up on all the new Garmin news & models for the handheld & smartwatch market. GEOS gets bought by Garmin. Garmin updates some of the offerings within the RV and power sport market and Gaia GPS got bought by the publishers of Backpacker magazine. I also answer a few questions that have been posted on the Avoiding chores YouTube channel.
Mar 29, 202123:47
Episode 33: Garmin Q&A

Episode 33: Garmin Q&A

In this episode I’ll answer some Q&A’s left on the hundred of Garmin GPS tutorials I’ve posted on YouTube over the past month. The list of Garmin products mentioned are: Garmin instinct, gpsmap 66st, montana 680t, Vivoactive 3 and a few others. I also explain how to collect GPS field data with a wearable and why I will never use a smartphone as my primary GPS device while on the trail.
Dec 05, 202019:48
Episode 32 - Turkey Coma

Episode 32 - Turkey Coma

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.
Lots of Garmin Handheld news in this episode as models are slowly being refreshed and I got the new Montana 700 GPS handheld. I go over some Q&A’s and I talked about the outdoor recreation activities I did solo and with the family such as hiking in Cape Breton, staying in Coastal Cabins in Dingwall, NS and riding the fat bike along the new trail in kejimkujik national park.
Oct 18, 202047:30
‘Episode 33 - Turkey Coma (open)

‘Episode 33 - Turkey Coma (open)

**BTW this episode was originally published using the full length Spotify songs - only available on Anchor or Spotify app*** Lots of Garmin Handheld news in this episode as models are slowly being refreshed and I got the new Montana 700 GPS handheld. I go over some Q&A’s and I talked about the outdoor recreation activities I did solo and with the family such as hiking in Cape Breton, staying in Coastal Cabins in Dingwall, NS and riding the fat bike along the new trail in kejimkujik national park.
Oct 16, 202046:60
Episode 31 - QR Codes and Hurricanes

Episode 31 - QR Codes and Hurricanes

In this episode I rant (shortly) about a QR code I saw on a phi king trail which surfaced emotions during my struggled getting my content out there 6 years ago. I also talk about Acadian day which is when a bunch of anglos burnt houses to the ground and shipped Acadians via boats to all over the British colony in the mid 1700’s. Also be prepares for the upcoming hurricane season.
Aug 15, 202023:27
Episode 30 - Summer is almost over

Episode 30 - Summer is almost over

In this episode there is a lot of Garmin news to talk about including their ransom ware attack and new products I’ll probably buy for the fall tutorial content. I spend a little time talking about why a ZOLEO is a better option than a Garmin inReach mini. Finally, I lament about the last few weeks of summer and travelling across the Atlantic bubble. 🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=52EHR3AC16B1&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒 Accessories For Your Garmin 🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=37RPHCBURZAK&ref=idea_share_inf 🚴 #FatBike and #BikePacking Gear 🚴 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=UG4NRUB72P67&ref=idea_share_inf 🚛 #Truckcamping Gear List 🚛 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=4O4Y9NWK0AKA&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒AMAZON IDEA LISTS🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr - - - - - - - - - - - 🔗 WEBSITE 🔗 https://avoidingchores.com https://gps.training https://novascotiaoutdoors.ca 📧 MAILING LIST 📧 http://eepurl.com/M2FSb 🌟POPULAR PLAYLISTS 🌟 Garmin Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL025AEDCF4E47B8F4 Garmin inReach Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCoASYysvzldY6Qyih4hO4tlFJrFY5uiT Outdoor Recreation https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA3BECE680F4A510C - - - - - - - - - - - What better way to avoid chores than to watch videos from an array of related topics based in Nova Scotia. Starting from the outdoors with hiking, product reviews, outdoor recreation, outdoor cooking & GPS tutorials
Aug 09, 202037:43
Episode 29 - Homecoming Week

Episode 29 - Homecoming Week

This week, I make up lost time from the house sale and a weekend in the truck tent. I also talk a bout our recent homecoming where it’s been a. LONG time since I saw my schoolmates in rural New Brunswick. For outdoors, I talk about KEEN footwear and my theory why some have bad experience with the brand. In this episode, I answer Garmin Q&A’s, talk about the olight Perun mini flashlight as an item I like; Our last push to get the house show ready and the recreation options available to us in the Atlantic Bubble. chores 🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=52EHR3AC16B1&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒 Accessories For Your Garmin 🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=37RPHCBURZAK&ref=idea_share_inf 🚴 #FatBike and #BikePacking Gear 🚴 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=UG4NRUB72P67&ref=idea_share_inf 🚛 #Truckcamping Gear List 🚛 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=4O4Y9NWK0AKA&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒AMAZON IDEA LISTS🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr - - - - - - - - - - - 🔗 WEBSITE 🔗 https://avoidingchores.com https://gps.training https://novascotiaoutdoors.ca 📧 MAILING LIST 📧 http://eepurl.com/M2FSb 🌟POPULAR PLAYLISTS 🌟 Garmin Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL025AEDCF4E47B8F4 Garmin inReach Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCoASYysvzldY6Qyih4hO4tlFJrFY5uiT Outdoor Recreation https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA3BECE680F4A510C - - - - - - - - - - - What better way to avoid chores than to watch videos from an array of related topics based in Nova Scotia. Starting from the outdoors with hiking, product reviews, outdoor recreation, outdoor cooking & GPS tutorials
Aug 02, 202028:15
Episode 28 - House Purged

Episode 28 - House Purged

In this episode, I answer Garmin Q&A’s, talk about the olight Perun mini flashlight as an item I like; Our last push to get the house show ready and the recreation options available to us in the Atlantic Bubble. chores 🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=52EHR3AC16B1&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒 Accessories For Your Garmin 🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=37RPHCBURZAK&ref=idea_share_inf 🚴 #FatBike and #BikePacking Gear 🚴 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=UG4NRUB72P67&ref=idea_share_inf 🚛 #Truckcamping Gear List 🚛 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=4O4Y9NWK0AKA&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒AMAZON IDEA LISTS🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr - - - - - - - - - - - 🔗 WEBSITE 🔗 https://avoidingchores.com https://gps.training https://novascotiaoutdoors.ca 📧 MAILING LIST 📧 http://eepurl.com/M2FSb 🌟POPULAR PLAYLISTS 🌟 Garmin Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL025AEDCF4E47B8F4 Garmin inReach Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCoASYysvzldY6Qyih4hO4tlFJrFY5uiT Outdoor Recreation https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA3BECE680F4A510C - - - - - - - - - - - What better way to avoid chores than to watch videos from an array of related topics based in Nova Scotia. Starting from the outdoors with hiking, product reviews, outdoor recreation, outdoor cooking & GPS tutorials
Jul 11, 202033:48
Episode 27 - Home Office Blues

Episode 27 - Home Office Blues

In this episode, I talk about the latest lockdown measure relaxing, including the Atlantic Bubble where a lot of people from Nova Scotia waited in line for most of the day to cross into New Brunswick. I also started a new segment called “Stuff I like” and the latest addition to the home office. In this episode we go over the latest Q&A’s and talk about how the iPads and AirPods are good enough to give us late night tv entertainment. Of course I talk about camping gear and some stuff on my wish list. Leave a message for the Q&A session at https://anchor.fm/avoiding chores 🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=52EHR3AC16B1&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒 Accessories For Your Garmin 🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=37RPHCBURZAK&ref=idea_share_inf 🚴 #FatBike and #BikePacking Gear 🚴 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=UG4NRUB72P67&ref=idea_share_inf 🚛 #Truckcamping Gear List 🚛 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=4O4Y9NWK0AKA&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒AMAZON IDEA LISTS🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr - - - - - - - - - - - 🔗 WEBSITE 🔗 https://avoidingchores.com https://gps.training https://novascotiaoutdoors.ca 📧 MAILING LIST 📧 http://eepurl.com/M2FSb 🌟POPULAR PLAYLISTS 🌟 Garmin Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL025AEDCF4E47B8F4 Garmin inReach Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCoASYysvzldY6Qyih4hO4tlFJrFY5uiT Outdoor Recreation https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA3BECE680F4A510C - - - - - - - - - - - What better way to avoid chores than to watch videos from an array of related topics based in Nova Scotia. Starting from the outdoors with hiking, product reviews, outdoor recreation, outdoor cooking & GPS tutorials
Jul 04, 202019:18
Episode 26 - mobile studio edition

Episode 26 - mobile studio edition

In this episode we go over the latest Q&A’s and talk about how the iPads and AirPods are good enough to give us late night tv entertainment. Of course I talk about camping gear and some stuff on my wish list. Leave a message for the Q&A session at https://anchor.fm/avoiding chores 🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=52EHR3AC16B1&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒 Accessories For Your Garmin 🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=37RPHCBURZAK&ref=idea_share_inf 🚴 #FatBike and #BikePacking Gear 🚴 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=UG4NRUB72P67&ref=idea_share_inf 🚛 #Truckcamping Gear List 🚛 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=4O4Y9NWK0AKA&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒AMAZON IDEA LISTS🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr - - - - - - - - - - - 🔗 WEBSITE 🔗 https://avoidingchores.com https://gps.training https://novascotiaoutdoors.ca 📧 MAILING LIST 📧 http://eepurl.com/M2FSb 🌟POPULAR PLAYLISTS 🌟 Garmin Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL025AEDCF4E47B8F4 Garmin inReach Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCoASYysvzldY6Qyih4hO4tlFJrFY5uiT Outdoor Recreation https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA3BECE680F4A510C - - - - - - - - - - - What better way to avoid chores than to watch videos from an array of related topics based in Nova Scotia. Starting from the outdoors with hiking, product reviews, outdoor recreation, outdoor cooking & GPS tutorials
Jun 29, 202020:35
Episode 25 - 80 Percent Entertainment

Episode 25 - 80 Percent Entertainment

In this episode we go over the latest Q&A’s and talk about how the iPads and AirPods are good enough to give us late night tv entertainment. Of course I talk about camping gear and some stuff on my wish list. Leave a message for the Q&A session at https://anchor.fm/avoiding chores 🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=52EHR3AC16B1&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒 Accessories For Your Garmin 🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=37RPHCBURZAK&ref=idea_share_inf 🚴 #FatBike and #BikePacking Gear 🚴 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=UG4NRUB72P67&ref=idea_share_inf 🚛 #Truckcamping Gear List 🚛 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=4O4Y9NWK0AKA&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒AMAZON IDEA LISTS🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr - - - - - - - - - - - 🔗 WEBSITE 🔗 https://avoidingchores.com https://gps.training https://novascotiaoutdoors.ca 📧 MAILING LIST 📧 http://eepurl.com/M2FSb 🌟POPULAR PLAYLISTS 🌟 Garmin Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL025AEDCF4E47B8F4 Garmin inReach Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCoASYysvzldY6Qyih4hO4tlFJrFY5uiT Outdoor Recreation https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA3BECE680F4A510C - - - - - - - - - - - What better way to avoid chores than to watch videos from an array of related topics based in Nova Scotia. Starting from the outdoors with hiking, product reviews, outdoor recreation, outdoor cooking & GPS tutorials
Jun 20, 202021:23
Episode 24 - Camping Season is Almost Here

Episode 24 - Camping Season is Almost Here

In this episode, finally the boys (Jocelyn & Keith) join in a recording session where we talk about the latest during the quarantine: Sour Dough Bread and Camping reservations now that Nova Scotia Provincial campgrounds are opening up. Leave a message for the Q&A session at https://anchor.fm/avoiding chores 🛰️Latest #Garmin Products 🛰️ https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=52EHR3AC16B1&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒 Accessories For Your Garmin 🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=37RPHCBURZAK&ref=idea_share_inf 🚴 #FatBike and #BikePacking Gear 🚴 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=UG4NRUB72P67&ref=idea_share_inf 🚛 #Truckcamping Gear List 🚛 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr?listId=4O4Y9NWK0AKA&ref=idea_share_inf 🛒AMAZON IDEA LISTS🛒 https://www.amazon.com/shop/jimcyr - - - - - - - - - - - 🔗 WEBSITE 🔗 https://avoidingchores.com https://gps.training https://novascotiaoutdoors.ca 📧 MAILING LIST 📧 http://eepurl.com/M2FSb 🌟POPULAR PLAYLISTS 🌟 Garmin Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL025AEDCF4E47B8F4 Garmin inReach Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCoASYysvzldY6Qyih4hO4tlFJrFY5uiT Outdoor Recreation https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA3BECE680F4A510C - - - - - - - - - - - What better way to avoid chores than to watch videos from an array of related topics based in Nova Scotia. Starting from the outdoors with hiking, product reviews, outdoor recreation, outdoor cooking & GPS tutorials
Jun 12, 202033:20
Episode 23 - Slow reopening

Episode 23 - Slow reopening

In this episode I give the update on the outdoor recreation scene in Nova Scotia and what I’ve been doing to avoid chores. I go over some Q&A’s, my interest in prism pocket flyer kite and how sore my butt is from my first few rides on the fat bike. Check out avoidingchores.com for the latest and the store link will have all items I talk about for you to check out. Also the transition to anchor is complete and so far been a good experience.
Jun 06, 202023:18
Episode 22 - Going Solo

Episode 22 - Going Solo

In this episode, Jim goes solo and tries out the latest in podcasting software, mainly using anchor now that Spotify is now becoming the major podcast player on the last free range area of the internet. I talk about the latest content uploaded on my YouTube channel, along with answering some questions that came from it. Finally with the latest weather finally here in Nova Scotia, I look at the options we have for camping - hint it doesn’t look good.
May 27, 202018:27
Episode 21 – Business Continuity Plans

Episode 21 – Business Continuity Plans

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This week the boys get back and compare notes from another week of isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak. We talked about how life is in our areas, the lineup and what we are watching on the streaming services.<br />
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Mar 28, 202041:38
Episode 20 – Isolation Edition

Episode 20 – Isolation Edition

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We are back after a LONG break, and what better way to spend a friday night is to stumble with technology and use new tools to continue the hangout.<br />
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Mar 21, 202001:52:29
Episode 19 – Monkeys loose in a lab from a cocaine experiment

Episode 19 – Monkeys loose in a lab from a cocaine experiment

That’s right! The band is getting back together cause too much monkey loose from a cocaine experiment news to not talk about!<br />
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Jun 30, 201841:16
PART 6 – Deep Dive Into The 80’s – 1985
Dec 14, 201720:04
PART 5 – Deep Dive Into The 80’s – 1984
Dec 07, 201716:35
PART 4 – Deep Dive Into The 80’s – 1983
Dec 02, 201715:36
PART 3 – Deep Dive Into The 80’s – 1982
Nov 24, 201712:58
PART 2 – Deep Dive into the 80’s 1981
Nov 18, 201712:50
PART 1 – 1980
Nov 11, 201710:13
The 1980’s Are coming Back!
Nov 04, 201712:02
Frodo Lives!

Frodo Lives!

 
We reflect on the 80th anniversary of the
publishing of the classic book The Hobbit. We talked about when we first read the book, how the Peter Jackson movies nailed it with Lord of the Rings, but kinda whiffed it with The Hobbit trilogy since the book originally came out as a children’s book.
We even bring up briefly the Ralph Bakshi animated version.

 
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Sep 28, 201707:16
How Come We Don’t Want To Watch Horror Movies Anymore?
Sep 22, 201710:12