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10-27-2025, 09:51 PM
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Angel's Landing was crazy scary, but if you don't psych yourself out and look down you're mostly fine. Just look at the footholds, look at the footholds... 
Bryce Canyon, Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef all fantastic parks. Also got famous Monument Valley. Was also lucky enough to win the lottery for a chance to see The Wave. When I did I dropped everything and flew to Utah the next month.  | 
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10-27-2025, 11:50 PM
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I spent a bunch of time in SLC for work, it's a pretty shit place. The most memorable things from there were that it has the worlds largest Costco, which sells almost no alcohol unlike every other US Costco I've been to, and while browsing Marketplace I saw a add for a 3 level, king size bunk bed. If you need one of those you have too many damn kids.
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10-28-2025, 12:15 AM
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I made the mistake of going to Hooters in SLC once many years ago, got to eat cold wings and listen to the 35+ year old waitress with no tits and cigarette breath complain to us about her deadbeat husband leaving her with 3 kids to look after.
I seem to recall the downtown having a cool comic book store though.
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10-28-2025, 11:09 AM
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Anyone seeing a slowdown in the economy? I see all the doom & gloom in business news with amazon and UPS layoffs which is concerning as christmas is their busiest quarter.
We're pretty sheltered in Vancouver with all the foreign money, I see restaurants still packed, desirable real estate still selling close to asking, airport still packed with people traveling etc. However, I do notice more court-ordered listings and multiple mercedes dealers have new G63 AMG in stock.
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10-28-2025, 11:09 AM
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#28930 | | RS Veteran
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What slowdown? 
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10-28-2025, 11:20 AM
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Le wifey's work has a retail element to it, and she is definitely noticing sales slowing down. She suspects customers are either withholding / delaying purchases, or are choosing more affordable options instead of getting the normal thing they'd get.
I am not the least bit surprised bcos we doing the same ourselves. We are eating far less frequently at restaurants, and we are going to food courts instead of proper sit down places.
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10-28-2025, 11:26 AM
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#28932 | | JDMEK9Mod | DogWhisperer
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I think it's only natural with so much economic uncertainty
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10-28-2025, 11:34 AM
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#28933 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by noclue Anyone seeing a slowdown in the economy? I see all the doom & gloom in business news with amazon and UPS layoffs which is concerning as christmas is their busiest quarter.
We're pretty sheltered in Vancouver with all the foreign money, I see restaurants still packed, desirable real estate still selling close to asking, airport still packed with people traveling etc. However, I do notice more court-ordered listings and multiple mercedes dealers have new G63 AMG in stock. | It is. A few people I know are trying to scrape together as much savings as possible trying to close their pre sale that's nearing completion. They are in the fucked if they do, fucked if they don't spot right now.
My sphere of influence is significantly more Chinese biased, and I am seeing restaurants aren't being as busy, and the cheaper options getting busier.
Cars sales haven't completely tanked, but it seems to be significantly lower across most segments. The only car that really still has a significant wait is the Sienna and maybe Rav4 PHEV, but the dealers are working through their waitlists. Quote:
Originally Posted by Traum Le wifey's work has a retail element to it, and she is definitely noticing sales slowing down. She suspects customers are either withholding / delaying purchases, or are choosing more affordable options instead of getting the normal thing they'd get.
I am not the least bit surprised bcos we doing the same ourselves. We are eating far less frequently at restaurants, and we are going to food courts instead of proper sit down places. | Boston Pizza pasta tuesday with kids eat free card!
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10-28-2025, 11:45 AM
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#28934 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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thats what ive been saying!!! i eat out almost every day and these restaurants are friggin dead. Im getting the best service ive ever had! these waitresses all keep saying how slim i am (fuck you, you lying cunt).
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10-28-2025, 11:55 AM
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#28935 | | SFICC-03*
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Originally Posted by noclue Anyone seeing a slowdown in the economy? I see all the doom & gloom in business news with amazon and UPS layoffs which is concerning as christmas is their busiest quarter.
We're pretty sheltered in Vancouver with all the foreign money, I see restaurants still packed, desirable real estate still selling close to asking, airport still packed with people traveling etc. However, I do notice more court-ordered listings and multiple mercedes dealers have new G63 AMG in stock. | i work in a field tied to construction and yes big time slowdown.
fortunately we're still busy but not as busy as other years where there are mountains of jobs in the queue. some competitors are apparently not even open every day because no work.
developers are slow, renovations guys are slow, homeowners are not doing as many projects, etc..
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10-28-2025, 11:55 AM
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#28936 | | JDMEK9Mod | DogWhisperer
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wahhh you so slim, order more food!  | |
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10-28-2025, 11:59 AM
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#28937 | | Revscene.net has a homepage?!
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I'll know the world is ending if I go into a beetle dealer and can order a GT3 with no purchase history.
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10-28-2025, 12:01 PM
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#28938 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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you can. Porsche girl told me.
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10-28-2025, 12:12 PM
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#28939 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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^ I heard the same thing from a friend in that sphere. Quote:
Originally Posted by noclue Anyone seeing a slowdown in the economy? I see all the doom & gloom in business news with amazon and UPS layoffs which is concerning as christmas is their busiest quarter.
We're pretty sheltered in Vancouver with all the foreign money, I see restaurants still packed, desirable real estate still selling close to asking, airport still packed with people traveling etc. However, I do notice more court-ordered listings and multiple mercedes dealers have new G63 AMG in stock. | And yes, the economy is slowing down even if it doesn't look like it here. Yes, there are restaurants and businesses doing well enough for you to notice, but there are many more that are not, and you wouldn't realize it until they're gone.
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10-28-2025, 12:25 PM
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#28940 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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This guangdong ah bak is dead. i dont give a shit https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgkvd42m12o 
TVB is stupid. fuck you TVB.
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10-28-2025, 12:50 PM
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#28941 | | RS Veteran
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Originally Posted by radeonboy ^ I heard the same thing from a friend in that sphere.
And yes, the economy is slowing down even if it doesn't look like it here. Yes, there are restaurants and businesses doing well enough for you to notice, but there are many more that are not, and you wouldn't realize it until they're gone. | So when you said you were looking for a 2023 Kai Soul EV, did you really mean a 2026 Porsche Taycan? 
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Originally Posted by whitev70r ^ too early, too soon for reason and logic. | | |
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10-28-2025, 01:13 PM
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#28942 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by noclue I'll know the world is ending if I go into a beetle dealer and can order a GT3 with no purchase history. | We aren't there yet, but the requirements are definitely more lenient. Hobz doesn't count.
There were waits even for a plain jane Carerra 2 years ago. You can walk in and order a GTS nowadays
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10-28-2025, 11:31 PM
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#28943 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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Originally Posted by noclue Anyone seeing a slowdown in the economy? I see all the doom & gloom in business news with amazon and UPS layoffs which is concerning as christmas is their busiest quarter.
We're pretty sheltered in Vancouver with all the foreign money, I see restaurants still packed, desirable real estate still selling close to asking, airport still packed with people traveling etc. However, I do notice more court-ordered listings and multiple mercedes dealers have new G63 AMG in stock. | Vancouver: That city that is so uppity & self conscious while living in a bubble as thick as 150 gauge 
That said, everyone I spoke to over the last year all told me they are saving everything they can like never before. Minimal outings, no trips. Most also went on to tell me if they were to lose their job, they'd be fucked within 6 months. No amount of EI could salvage their debt levels. Savings were already minimal because of cost of living escalation.
One of my friends told me he plans to move to Saskatoon as his GF's family lives there. He would buy a house and they can finally have their first child with family around (he doesn't get along with his family).
But I know this is RS where special gauge 550 protective wrap is ordered.
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10-28-2025, 11:33 PM
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#28944 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by noclue Anyone seeing a slowdown in the economy? I see all the doom & gloom in business news with amazon and UPS layoffs which is concerning as christmas is their busiest quarter.
We're pretty sheltered in Vancouver with all the foreign money, I see restaurants still packed, desirable real estate still selling close to asking, airport still packed with people traveling etc. However, I do notice more court-ordered listings and multiple mercedes dealers have new G63 AMG in stock. |
Riches are still rich. But anything below that is quite hard.
Even the riches aren't immune to be frank. I have clients in the CRE sector who are having trouble collecting rent. And this is from tenants who haven been with them for 10+ years. And when they don't collect rent, they don't go buy their new shiny G63s and Pateks. Not that they are near the breaking point and going bankrupt, but you get the idea.
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10-29-2025, 06:52 AM
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#28945 | | RS Veteran
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From the Globe & Mail:
Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25% in second consecutive cut
Governor Tiff Macklem suggested in the October decision that it may be the bank’s last rate cut for some time
The Bank of Canada cut its policy rate to 2.25 per cent, but signalled that it might be at the end of its easing cycle. The policy rate is now “about the right level to keep inflation close to 2 per cent while helping the economy through this period of structural adjustment,” Governor Tiff Macklem said.
The rate announcement will be followed by a press conference by Mr. Macklem and senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers at 10:30 a.m. ET.
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Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, signals easing cycle may be over
U.S. Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rate later today
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Originally Posted by whitev70r ^ too early, too soon for reason and logic. |
Last edited by bcrdukes; 10-29-2025 at 07:16 AM.
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10-29-2025, 07:42 AM
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#28946 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes From the Globe & Mail:
Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25% in second consecutive cut
Governor Tiff Macklem suggested in the October decision that it may be the bank’s last rate cut for some time
The Bank of Canada cut its policy rate to 2.25 per cent, but signalled that it might be at the end of its easing cycle. The policy rate is now “about the right level to keep inflation close to 2 per cent while helping the economy through this period of structural adjustment,” Governor Tiff Macklem said.
The rate announcement will be followed by a press conference by Mr. Macklem and senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers at 10:30 a.m. ET.
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Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, signals easing cycle may be over
U.S. Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rate later today | BoC doesn’t really have the best track record on keeping up with what they said. Given how the economy is doing and the data that I’m seeing, we are entering a recessional period.
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10-29-2025, 07:46 AM
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#28947 | | RS Veteran
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I think it would be in their interest to adjust to economic headwinds to adjust on a macroeconomic scale. To keep to their word and to stick to a number would be poor governance.
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10-29-2025, 08:15 AM
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#28948 | | Willing to sell a family member for a few minutes on RS
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2.2!!! Here I come ….. Kia carnival ?!!!? …. I can’t even type it with a straight face.
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10-29-2025, 08:25 AM
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You might really like it.
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10-29-2025, 08:27 AM
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#28950 | | JDMEK9Mod | DogWhisperer
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Originally Posted by Badhobz 2.2!!! Here I come ….. Kia carnival ?!!!? …. I can’t even type it with a straight face. | You're gonna be stuck driving your wife's cunty friends around with that many seats
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