April 30th Entry: Loving The Lake
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There are nine videos in this batch of uploads, three of which are dedicated to the lake. 🌊 It has been quite a while, not terribly long though, since I've visited the lake. Filming the April 2019 lake videos has reminded me how lovely it is to be by Lake Ontario. To find out more about my time down there, read the appropriate areas of this blog post. Let's dive into the videos! 😎🌊📸⭐
While this video comes in at just under two hours, the original video was over that! 🤯 But unfortunately, the audio was badly out of sync with the video... 😭 Well, most of it. Therefore, I had to remove it which also allowed me to speed it up easily. There would be no point in watching Asphalt 9 without any sound at the original speed. Audio issues aside, the hunt for the hyper hybrid red colt was successful! 😎🐎 It really is a shame that Greedloft only gives it four cans, before you have to watch 7+ advertisements to refill it... 😣 Not cool. I've said it numerous times in videos, but not here, so I'll say it: either a) remove the fuel system. b) Double the number of fuel points the vehicles currently have. Example: 6/6 vehicles would become 12/12, 5/5 = 10/10 and you get the idea. That way, it would give players so much more freedom to enjoy their favourite cars, while Greedloft could still implement ads for those that managed to burn through all of it.
Crofter's Organic Strawberry Jam 235ml, Druide Citronella Repellent Spray 250mL, Joy of the Mountains Oil of Oregano 30mL, Green Cricket Body Lotion Lavender 500mL, Jason Soothing Aloe Vera Body Wash 887mL, Glee Gum Triple Berry 16 Pieces, and Glee Gum Sugar-Free Lemon Lime 15 Pieces. Whew! 😅 That was a lot of product names to copy and paste! Now, you can obviously see what I unboxed simply by looking at the photo below, or from the video's thumbnail. What you want to know is how good these products are. The strawberry jam is nothing special. Tastes great, mild and natural. Not like one of the other brands where you tell they've added extra sugar to it. I have not recently tested the citronella oil, so I cannot comment on it. In the past, I found it to be effective against mosquitoes, but do not know how well it holds up now. The oil of oregano is amazing! 👍🏾 It's done a great job for helping to ward off colds. It's not bulletproof, but it sure does help a lot. The lavender lotion smells just like the essential oil, but is not overwhelming. That said, if you have sensitive skin, you should avoid it. The aloe vera body wash is refreshing and non-irritating. The glee gum just tastes like gum riddled with cane sugar. While cane sugar is nice, I expect gum to last and freshen your mouth. This gum does not do that. Well, at least not the flavours I chose. Overall, I'm satisfied with most of these goods I bought. I just wish they'd have those Nature's Path Granola Bars Berry Strawberry 5x35g in stock. 😛
Yeh, the usual madness. Don't worry, not every single episode is going to feature merchandise. In fact, you will be pleased, sad, or indifferent to hear that Episode #21 does not have products with their brand names smiling and waving at you. 🤣😂 Well, the videos aren't sponsored, but you know what I mean when I say that. Anyways! Products aside, I finally bought a Selmer Series II Bass Saxophone - Silver Plated!!! 🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥🤥 You know what that emoji means, right? Yeah, I think you do. 😳
This marks the first episode where I strayed away from the once-a-month recording of Asphalt 9. The Caribbean was just too special to ignore. 😎🌴🌞🌊🥥🥭 Both of my parent, and much of my relatives came from it. Some are still living on some of the islands. Ah, I really do need to visit it again someday. For now, let us discuss this episode. As mentioned in the video, the tracks are pretty and all, but not very fun to drive on. They are very twisty, and painfully tough to master -- especially when they feature that rainforest section. 🌴🌴😵🌴🌴 The short ones without it are ok, though. The career races require you to use a convertible or topless car. The problem? Majority of them are locked away behind tokens...🙄 I tell you man, an Asphalt game without tokens would be great! 😍 Too bad, it's not reality. 💔 Thankfully, tokens are not as tough as they were to get in Asphalt 8, but still. Did I tell you that this video has audio in sync? 😎 Yeah, and so will the May 2019 Asphalt 9 videos.
23.7 gigabytes! 🤯😱😲 That's how big this video turned out to be. You see, it's reasons like this why many aren't flocking to other platforms. YouTube, despite all the pains, pangs, and treatment towards creators, allows you to upload video sizes all the way up to 128GB at no cost to you, anytime, any day of the week, as much as you want. Till other platforms can match or best that, YouTube will forever reign as the video uploading king. Uploading and size aside, it felt amazing to not only play, but record this nostalgic game! 😄 Sure, it was awkward as first with the BlackBerry Passport keyboard controls, but it became better when I got them figured out.
Really wanted to do this commentary while walking around the headquarters, but alas! I did not do that, because there was a whole heap of people in the area that made me nervous. Funnily, this video also happened to be filmed during a holiday weekend, too. 😐 Wait, that itself explains why there were so many people: it's because this place is also home to a wildlife area and campgrounds further east. Anyways! Let's talk about General Motors! 💭 I have not been closely following the news with what's happening in the United States. For Canada, we know that the Oshawa plant is going. What will happen next? It is still uncertain. I may have heard a word about it being turned into a commercial area. If true, it will take time, perhaps years, to get the area cleaned up and turned into something else.
I've said it in the video itself and the video description, but I think the best thing Canada can do is put its own automotive brand into the facility and headquarters. Sure, that's going to take some time, but it will be damn well worth it! 😤 It will show the world that Canada no longer only manufacturers foreign nameplates, but that it is also strong, creative and innovative. 🚙🍁 Let's go, Canada! 🍁 You can do it! ✅ I believe in you! 🙏🏾
It's amazing how a 2013 smartphone like the Nokia Lumia 1520, can still take such fine videos. It wasn't the warmest day, but it was so refreshing to walk through the trails, listen to the animals, then come down to the coastline to film the waves and nearby surroundings. 😎🌊🎥 One advantage the cold weather has is the absence of mosquitoes, but that won't last too long... 😬 I welcome the warm weather, but I do not welcome the mosquitoes, ticks and other biters...😶 So, um, yeah, if you plan to do videos and photoshoots in outdoor areas, remember to bring protection such as the citronella I discussed above. Lyme disease or West Nile Virus are both terrible things...🤒
Though it may have looked cool to see the BlackBerry Passport in the Nokia Lumia 1520 and iPhone 6s Plus' videos, watching and editing this was no fun. 😴 Next time, I will hold it and pan it around to make it not only more interesting for myself, but for viewers. Unless you were just "listening" to the waves, then sure. Watching? You're going to fall asleep -- wait, maybe that's another thing this video could be good for! 🤣😂
A gorgeous video, but had to remove the sound...😒 Next!
So yes, if you're a gamer or outdoors person, you will be pleased with the April 2019 uploads. I do have plans to do more Lake videos, so if you enjoyed those above, you will want to stay tuned for May 2019. 🌊 Enjoyed the fact this month brought two Asphalt 9 videos? You will again, be pleased to know that May 2019 will also bring two as well. 🎮 This will not be the case for every month, but just confirming this for May. As mentioned above, Casual Instrumental Noise Session Episode #21 has been filmed, and it will feature something from nature. 🌲🌳 Nothing to get excited about, but it will be a refreshing departure from the merchandise you've seen for the past several episodes. 😅 Well, I guess that's all I have to say. Have a safe weekend. 🌞🌊
