[Manic!]

https://i.postimg.cc/jSm9jBpm/10456-A0-F-D0-A7-4-FDD-AD5-A-6-E0767450-F4-E.jpghttps://i.postimg.cc/NfNS3Kpg/FF198-E31-5908-44-F8-989-B-7-C44-FFF54862.jpg

I'm in Edmonton for work. This is the Costco parking lot at 5pm. No lineups, no pushing, they even have food samplers who still have samples !!!

Fucking Chinese ruined Costco forever in Vancouver

You should see the costco in Nanaimo on the weekend. It's a zoo.

[whitev70r]

I'm in Edmonton for work. This is the Costco parking lot at 5pm. No lineups, no pushing, they even have food samplers who still have samples !!!

Fucking Chinese ruined Costco forever in Vancouver

And as far as Bellingham!

[whitev70r]

New Brunswick village removes 'straight pride' flag amid backlash
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/straight-pride-flag-1.4872572

https://i.cbc.ca/1.4872951.1540228672!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_780/chipman-flag.jpg

[GS8]

"To put up a straight pride flag is almost like putting up a swastika. It's scary in this day and age — it's 2018."

So many sensitive shits want to play the victim nowadays.

'THEY RAISED A STRAIGHT FLAG BUT I'M NOT STRAIGHT!" :QQ:

[MG1]

And as far as Bellingham!

Which is why I prefer to shop at Burlington. It's only 30 minutes away. Not the greatest casino in the Northwest, but Skagit Casino is on the way, :lawl:


Burlington has a Costco, Fred Meyers, Walmart, an outlet mall, Best Buy, Five Guys, See's Candy, etc.

[PiuYi]

So many sensitive shits want to play the victim nowadays.

'THEY RAISED A STRAIGHT FLAG BUT I'M NOT STRAIGHT!" :QQ:

Usually I’m in the don’t be overly sensitive camp as well, but in this case I think the flag represents intolerance rather than any sort of “straight pride”. The public still stigmatizes LGBTs, whereas straights don’t really face any of that. What reason is there for a “straight flag” other than to diminish the minority?

[Bouncing Bettys]

This is why you don't have city councils putting up rainbow flags or crosswalks. I have no problem with the flag itself or the message behind it, nor did the person who put up the straight flag, but it invites every other group or individual to insist on having their own flag raised. Like the public schools, either all religions get equal representation, which would be awful for students to have to sit through, or it all gets removed and you practice your religion on your own time. Keep government secular on paper and no one group can feel oppressed and lacking in representation.

[underscore]

As a straight person I'm offended by how badly designed that flag looks. A black design on a black strip? What kind of halfassed shit is this?

[MG1]

I can’t believe the amount of drivers out there not having their car’s headlights on this morning. No headlights on means no taillights on. In this kind of fog, it’s pretty important to be seen. The problem is cars nowadays have dashes where the display is bright all the time making it look like everything is alright. Then there’s the auto headlights on feature. It’s daylight and headlights won’t come on. Anyway, RS’rs, be careful out there this morning. Turn your headlights on and look out for all the retards out there with no taillights on. Also clear your windshields. One minute out of your life may save it.

[Badhobz]

https://sputniknews.com/europe/201810311069378184-italy-port-fire-maserati-cars/

The hell is with Italian cars and fires?!?!

[MG1]

Fucking hell. I was looking forward to some BBQ Pork for my tofu dish. Went to Chong Lee on 22nd and Rupert. The whole strip mall there is being demolished. The restaurant, Little Caesers. God damnit. No more crazy bread?

Chong Lee doesn’t have great BBQ Pork, but it was easy to get to and sort of convenient. Oh well, shit happens.

[Badhobz]

Are you serious !!??! oscars too ?!??!? Where the fuck am I gonna get my baked pork chop rice

[MG1]

According to my son, Chong Lee will be back in a year. I guess like the building across Rupert Street. Businesses downstairs and living spaces above. Get most out of the land you own.

Chong Lee, despite all its weirdness will be missed................. just a tad.

[TOS'd]

Fucking hell. I was looking forward to some BBQ Pork for my tofu dish. Went to Chong Lee on 22nd and Rupert. The whole strip mall there is being demolished. The restaurant, Little Caesers. God damnit. No more crazy bread?

Chong Lee doesn’t have great BBQ Pork, but it was easy to get to and sort of convenient. Oh well, shit happens.

https://www.revscene.net/forums/715529-golden-oscars-officially-closed.html

[BIC_BAWS]

Are you serious !!??! oscars too ?!??!? Where the fuck am I gonna get my baked pork chop rice


Silvertower. So MUCH cheese :D rs meet at silvertower?

[MG1]

Extra hour of sleep Sunday, change your old school clocks, RS bishes. I believe it’s officially 2:00 am Sunday morning. At least that’s what it’s been for a long ass time.

EDIT: 3:00 am

[MG1]

I was charging the EV the morning of November 1st at the Grandview Hwy location. There's a huge crowd of people waiting for the doors to open. I sauntered over there after I plugged the car in. Holy bejeezuz, all these chinese ladies with carts and carts of Halloween chocolates. What the hell are you going to do with all that chocolate? We're talking 50 to 60 large boxes and bags.

Today I was at the Superstore near Coquitlam Centre. There were easily three full pallets of chocolates left over. What a difference.

[coneZONE]

Yeah seriously. On one hand, MAYBE they intend to buy it for their children, grandchildren. On the other hand, their children and grandchildren probably don't actually want it.
It's not just the halloween stuff, it's everything on sale. It's every morning when they bring out the "fresh" produce. How much can one elderly person or couple even eat?

You go to the North Van Superstore and they still have loads of candy left. Lol. Whenever there's a sale, I don't even bother going to the Grandview Superstore. Everything will be gone by the time i make it down there lol

[MG1]

Holy shit........... I forgot how many clocks and watches I have around the house. I love it when they're automatic, like the ones in the cars. I have this one clock I remembered I had in the back corner of the rape dungeon. It took me like 20 minutes to move shit away so I could get at it. Half way, I'm thinking to myself, "WTF. Why am I even bothering?" Then............. when I get to it, it's a plug in, BTW, it's the correct time, lol. It's been close to a year since being back there. Maybe more. It was around the time El Bastardo came visiting. Then there's the so called, "Atomic Clock," that I have in the garage. It's supposed to automatically connect with satellites and shit. Hasn't worked since day one. It says signal is strong enough............. anyway, carry on carrying on.


EDIT: I just realized it took me over an hour, the hour I was supposed to be gaining, adjusting all the clocks, gulolol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwYX52BP2Sk

[xxxrsxxx]

Fucking hell. I was looking forward to some BBQ Pork for my tofu dish. Went to Chong Lee on 22nd and Rupert. The whole strip mall there is being demolished. The restaurant, Little Caesers. God damnit. No more crazy bread?

Chong Lee doesn’t have great BBQ Pork, but it was easy to get to and sort of convenient. Oh well, shit happens.

Where's the next best/closest place to pick up BBQ meat now?

[MG1]

Honestly, the BBQ pork at Chong Lee was not good at all. I get BBQ Pork at Crystal Mall. It's not great, either, but I park in the underground parking lot at the library across the street and walk over. I'm sure there are good places in Richmond, but I value my life. I've gotten BBQ Pork from this place in Chinatown. It's actually called Chinatown BBQ. It's expensive, but I like it. Not everyone's cup of tea. Parking's not that bad on the street. There's a parkade close by that's free for the first 30 minutes (Keefer Street).

The BBQ pork at Price Mart isn't too bad.

[BIC_BAWS]

Should get it from HK BBQ Master in Richmond Superstore and see if you can check out their track-ready EP3 delivery car.



Oh and to get BBQ pork. It's good I think.

[lilaznviper]

sam po on kingsway and knight is good also victoria and 43rd. forgot what the name was

[MG1]

No cockroaches, no good..........

[Fafine]

No cockroaches, no good..........

all the tasty places has rats
https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1434680

[MG1]

Rats know best, gulolol.

[welfare]

https://youtu.be/OBX50EL_q5g

[MG1]

Scraping ice off windshield this morning. Yikes! Good thing I disconnected all the hoses around the house, turned off all the spigots, and covered them with insulated covers a few days ago. Last thing I need is burst pipes. I did not cover my precious roses and plants from frost. I was about to do that, but weather reports indicated 3-5 degrees overnight. I just started getting into gardening. Noob move on my part. I’m surrounded by seasoned Italian gardeners. I should pay more attention to what they’re doing. Anyway...............

[Speed2K]

BC Lions need a rebuild. WutFace

[MG1]

They got rid of the coach that checked out two seasons ago. At least he knew when to call it quits........... sort of.

[Presto]

To avoid getting roasted by social media, the earliest you can put up a Christmas tree is Nov 12. My cousin put up a pic of his tree on Friday, and people lit him up for not respecting Remembrance day.

[AzNightmare]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du88WArjb8w

Wow, I'm actually looking forward to this. LOL

[coneZONE]

House three or four blocks away from me, around the corner, had their full xmas light setup at the beginning of Oct / end of Sept. They shut it off on Halloween but i didn't notice on Remembrance Day. Doesn't bug me either way

[1337]

My car broke down on the highway and I had it towed to the dealership. They quoted me that it will cost $5000 to fix my wormed out clutch. It's an 05 manual TSX with only 126K km on the engine with a good set of winter tires on there. Anyone have any experience with how I should proceed with this? The repair cost is much too high. Thanks

[cafe22]

Can't you just call around different shops and ask for a quote that is more suitable to your budget and then call for a tow from the dealership to the shop?

It's not like the dealership is restricting you to go to another shop to get your car fix... or are they?

[SSM_DC5]

My car broke down on the highway and I had it towed to the dealership. They quoted me that it will cost $5000 to fix my wormed out clutch. It's an 05 manual TSX with only 126K km on the engine with a good set of winter tires on there. Anyone have any experience with how I should proceed with this? The repair cost is much too high. Thanks

Seems a bit much for just a clutch job, are they fixing something else too?

Possible options are if you don't want to pay the dealer $5k:
1) Pay them the diagnostic time they already put into it, then
a) drive it away (which you probably can't do since it was towed there)
b) tow it away from the dealership to another shop, back home, etc.

2) sell it as is while it sits at the dealer to someone on RS and have the buyer remove it from the dealership.

[welfare]

Hate speech :ahwow:
https://www.rt.com/news/444189-twitter-man-woman-ban-pc/

Twitter’s crusade against “hate speech” has vanquished yet another meany face. A prominent Canadian feminist says that the company flagged a tweet she wrote which meekly suggested that men aren’t women. Isn’t Twitter fun?
Meghan Murphy, editor of Canada’s leading feminist news portal, Feminist Current, was recently informed by Twitter that two of her tweets had violated the platform’s rules against “hateful conduct.”

One of the offending tweets stated that “men aren’t women,” while the other asked: “How are transwomen not men?”

[GS8]

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-bc-government-to-introduce-lower-transgender-surgery-to-the-province/

Some people who had the surgery would later regret it as it does not end up addressing the underlying issues so they become scarred physically while still being scarred mentally. The suicide rate is still very high regardless.

These surgeries are publicly funded.

[welfare]

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-bc-government-to-introduce-lower-transgender-surgery-to-the-province/

Some people who had the surgery would later regret it as it does not end up addressing the underlying issues so they become scarred physically while still being scarred mentally. The suicide rate is still very high regardless.

These surgeries are publicly funded.

Society continuing its race to the bottom at record setting pace.
I wonder when we'll ever be able to stop with this insanity and call transgenderism what it so clearly is.
A mental disorder.

[AzNightmare]

Question on installing a kitchen sink faucet.

My current Kitchen sink faucet is kind of like this style, 2 piece, where the hot/cold lever is separate.
https://secure.img1-ag.wfcdn.com/im/97673334/resize-h600%5Ecompr-r85/1345/13454411/Simplice+Two-Hole+Kitchen+Sink+Faucet+with+16-1/8%2522+Pull-Down+Swing+Spout%252C+Docknetik+Magnetic+Docking+S ystem%252C+ProMotion%25u2122%252C+MasterClean%25u2 122.jpg

I want to replace it with something like this that's all one piece:
https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/c1d49cc4-0fcd-4035-a5e3-67a7ecf87064/svn/spot-resist-stainless-moen-pull-down-faucets-87966srs-64_1000.jpg

Will there be issues cause of the different style of faucets or it's pretty straight forward and everything will be compatible?

[underscore]

If it has that plate at the bottom (I think they're usually removable) it should be fine, without the plate there'd be a hole where the lever was. Worst case if it doesn't fit just swap it back but from my understanding faucet hole sizing and spacing is mostly pretty standard.

[MG1]

Will there be issues cause of the different style of faucets or it's pretty straight forward and everything will be compatible?

Straight forward. No issues.

Only thing that might need to be addressed is the opening underneath to accommodate a larger nut or fastener.

[AzNightmare]

OK, Thanks. I'm not as worried about the opening (seems straight forward), but more on the connections, like if the hot/cold water lines are going to be different if it's built into the faucet as opposed to being separate.

[underscore]

You can take a look under there, but the connections to the flex lines should be the standard ones. I assume there's a line or something connecting the lever to the outlet on the old one that you'll have to disconnect but you won't have to worry about it for the new one.

[Hondaracer]

There will likely be a manifold which the lines connect to thay splits the water it’s pretty straight forward

[Dragon-88]

Question on installing a kitchen sink faucet.

My current Kitchen sink faucet is kind of like this style, 2 piece, where the hot/cold lever is separate.
https://secure.img1-ag.wfcdn.com/im/97673334/resize-h600%5Ecompr-r85/1345/13454411/Simplice+Two-Hole+Kitchen+Sink+Faucet+with+16-1/8%2522+Pull-Down+Swing+Spout%252C+Docknetik+Magnetic+Docking+S ystem%252C+ProMotion%25u2122%252C+MasterClean%25u2 122.jpg

I want to replace it with something like this that's all one piece:
https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/c1d49cc4-0fcd-4035-a5e3-67a7ecf87064/svn/spot-resist-stainless-moen-pull-down-faucets-87966srs-64_1000.jpg

Will there be issues cause of the different style of faucets or it's pretty straight forward and everything will be compatible?

These units typically include a single hole or a cover for multiple hole counters to be blocked, usually marked on the box also. Super easy installs, you shouldn't have any worries everything should be included with the Faucet.The Faucet itself will probably already have lines connected, so you just need to connect them to the shutoffs.

[welfare]

https://youtu.be/tBIyez4u7Ew
These totally woke (expensive af) gender destroying baby garments are plastered with the words "new order".
What the actual fuck

[MG1]

Yeah, girl, and I'm Beyonce............ :lawl:

[Fcukedd]

Is Shine autowash in Coquitlam lowered friendly? Or any car washes (that isn’t touchless) for that matter?

[syee]

Is Shine autowash in Coquitlam lowered friendly? Or any car washes (that isn’t touchless) for that matter?

If it's the same Shine as the one on Terminal, then no. They have the rails on the side and the tire drive on thing that pulls you along.

The Esso on Kingsway near Willingdon doesn't have the rails, nor does the Mobil Lube Express on Bridgeport and No 5. Those are the ones that I've been to off the top of my head.

[ImportPsycho]

This article gave me so much facepalm, I had to share it...

https://www.citynews1130.com/2018/12/03/burnaby-highrise-mom-son-balcony/

Jennifer believes the panel was noted as missing during a walk-through several months ago, but they thought it would have been in place by the time her parents moved in.

They knew glass was missing from walk through, and that wasn't the first thing they checked when they moved in?

“I won’t feel safe again for my son to play on the balcony.”

No parents should let 3 years old toddler play on high rise balcony, no matter what!
She would feel safe to let her son play if there was glass panel? Seriously?

“This whole building … What about the other people? Are other people experiencing the same thing? Are they scared of talking about it?”

Why would anybody scared to talk about missing glass panel?
Do they think builder will come and beat them up if they complain about missing stuff? wtf.....


Jennifer adds she needs some time before she even returns to her parents’ apartment.

omg... snowflake....


“I need some time to adjust to this incident. I won’t feel safe again for my son to play on the balcony.”

again, 3yr old should not be playing on the high rise balcony.

:facepalm:

[CivicBlues]

Does anyone else notice that people from Hong Kong "hongers" if you will (dated term I know) like to post photos of themselves going on vacation but not actually at their destination itself.

I'm puzzled by the fact so many of my facebook friends resident in HK keep posting photos of themselves in Airports (destination sign boards are especially popular) and on the plane (usually in First/Bus class) . However when I scroll through their pics there's none from the actual place they supposedly went to.

Is this a thing with hongers? Or is this just some stupid prank with going on with my circle of former classmates/friends? And before you ask, yes I do post a comment asking them but they go unanswered among the flurry of comments like "Have Fun!" or "Wah...so jealous!"

[yray]

Does anyone else notice that people from Hong Kong "hongers" if you will (dated term I know) like to post photos of themselves going on vacation but not actually at their destination itself.

I'm puzzled by the fact so many of my facebook friends resident in HK keep posting photos of themselves in Airports (destination sign boards are especially popular) and on the plane (usually in First/Bus class) . However when I scroll through their pics there's none from the actual place they supposedly went to.

Is this a thing with hongers? Or is this just some stupid prank with going on with my circle of former classmates/friends? And before you ask, yes I do post a comment asking them but they go unanswered among the flurry of comments like "Have Fun!" or "Wah...so jealous!"

bruh, u gotta photoshop the pics and post them a few months later


more likely a year

also, tell people to fuck off and don't call them :lawl:

[mikemhg]

It's not just Hongers. It's Instagram/Facebook culture in general nowadays.

You didn't hear the Drake line "I know a girl that saves pictures from places she’s flown
To post later and make it look like she still on the go"

This is so common, I know many girls myself locally who go on IG and do the same thing. Post pics from last year, acting like they're on a trip that moment. It's all about flexing, showing a persona that isn't factual.

Jesus, at least tag it as a throwback.

Strange times we live in.


Does anyone else notice that people from Hong Kong "hongers" if you will (dated term I know) like to post photos of themselves going on vacation but not actually at their destination itself.

I'm puzzled by the fact so many of my facebook friends resident in HK keep posting photos of themselves in Airports (destination sign boards are especially popular) and on the plane (usually in First/Bus class) . However when I scroll through their pics there's none from the actual place they supposedly went to.

Is this a thing with hongers? Or is this just some stupid prank with going on with my circle of former classmates/friends? And before you ask, yes I do post a comment asking them but they go unanswered among the flurry of comments like "Have Fun!" or "Wah...so jealous!"

[CivicBlues]

It's not just Hongers. It's Instagram/Facebook culture in general nowadays.

You didn't hear the Drake line "I know a girl that saves pictures from places she’s flown
To post later and make it look like she still on the go"

This is so common, I know many girls myself locally who go on IG and do the same thing. Post pics from last year, acting like they're on a trip that moment. It's all about flexing, showing a persona that isn't factual.

Jesus, at least tag it as a throwback.

Strange times we live in.

I get what you’re saying but I think I’m describing something different altogether. It’s easy to spot a narcissist 20 something girl posting ‘gram worthy pics but I’m talking about 30 something men that post the following:

- a check-in post at the airport showing a map of the flight route
- a photo of the gate counter showing the destination sign
- an obligatory photo of the plane’s wing from inside the airport and/or the plane itself.
- a photo of their disgusting airplane meal

Then nothing. No pics from that hotel in Phuket or them munching on croissants in Paris. Their next post a couple weeks later is a picture of the check in counter showing “Hong Kong” as the destination. Along with a flurry of likes and well wishing comments.

If you’re wanting to instill jealousy in your FB friends wouldn’t you post pics of the actual amazing vacation itself? It’s bizarre and becoming so frequent I am beginning to think my HK FB friends are just going on mileage runs or all took jobs at the airport.

[unit]

anyone know if sending parcels to an amazon pickup location would be totally unaffected by the canada post mail strike? I assume amazon uses their own carrier between warehouses, but not sure how they get their parcels to the pickup locations.

[Bouncing Bettys]

Maybe there has been a cultural push in Hong Kong to enjoy the moment rather than document it? Get all your pics out on the way to the destination, then put the phone away.

[Mr.Money]

anyone know if sending parcels to an amazon pickup location would be totally unaffected by the canada post mail strike? I assume amazon uses their own carrier between warehouses, but not sure how they get their parcels to the pickup locations.


what the fuck?..since when is Canada post on strike still?..i thought they were made to go back to work by the government.

it still uses Canada post to deliver,they just drop your package off like if you have a mail box at the place you send it too.


they'll need ID.

[unit]

they are not on strike but they have a massive backlog.

[Presto]

Recommend me a quick, free Windows app that can easily trim video, please.

[Manic!]

Recommend me a quick, free Windows app that can easily trim video, please.

Windows movie maker.

[underscore]

AviDemux works pretty well for a lot of formats.

Maybe there has been a cultural push in Hong Kong to enjoy the moment rather than document it? Get all your pics out on the way to the destination, then put the phone away.

That makes sense, but at least take the picture out the window of the plane when you land, not before you take off.

[Manic!]

If anyone is having stuff shipped from another country via DHL e packet or UPS I packet it's being delivered by Canada post and there will be a delay. UPS and DHL just bring the package to the Canadian boarder and then hands it off to Canada post. Worst part is If you call UPS they don't no any anything because UPS I packet is separate from UPS. I have a package from the states that's been delayed for over 5 days.

[ForbiddenX]

kind of a random question but for those who have tiger or zojirushi rice cookers, do you leave them on the warm mode and how long does it usually last like this?

been wanting one for a while as we've been using a little black and decker for the longest time. it was really small so we didn't make big batches of rice.

[MG1]

It’s back............:.Shaw channel 222 for fire log.

[syee]

they are not on strike but they have a massive backlog.

Ugh tell me about it. I'm mad that Sport Chek used Canada Post to ship an item when they knew they were on strike. It says shipped on 11/28 from Calgary and so far shows 12/12 ETA, but it's going up by one day every day. (original ETA was 11/30) I'll be lucky if I see it by Christmas.

[MG1]

PSA: Deadline for referendum is Friday.

As with everything else I do. I wait till the last possible moment.


https://elections.bc.ca/referendum/about-the-referendum/referendum-resources/service-bc-referendum-service-office-locations/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyI2Duf-M3wIVOB-tBh1KqwhtEAAYASAAEgKT0PD_BwE

[ImportPsycho]

kind of a random question but for those who have tiger or zojirushi rice cookers, do you leave them on the warm mode and how long does it usually last like this?

been wanting one for a while as we've been using a little black and decker for the longest time. it was really small so we didn't make big batches of rice.

Probably 2-3days before rice turn yellow and starts smell old

[Nlkko]

anyone know if sending parcels to an amazon pickup location would be totally unaffected by the canada post mail strike? I assume amazon uses their own carrier between warehouses, but not sure how they get their parcels to the pickup locations.

Amazon uses CP still. It's in the shipping algo, they can't (or don't want to) change it. Fn'ing idiots. If your shit is late, chat complain they'll give you some courtesy credits. I got 5 bucks to wipe my ass with.

They are not on strike officially but the other monkey unions are blocking and picketing facilities "in solidarity". I fn'ing hate unions.

[MG1]

Didn't know where to put this, but I am on the hunt for a good copy of Pink Floyd's DSOTM in SACD format. I have the CD, the vinyl, and a few of the other releases, but the SACD is supposedly the best of them all. It's a hybrid CD and the CD layer is what I want to hear. Apparently the best remastered copy out there. New copies are selling in the hundreds. I would like a really decent used copy. If you or someone you know has one they would like to sell, pm me.

Used ones are in the 30 to 80 CAD range, shipped.

[HonestTea]

Does anyone know if the Trinity Street Christmas Light Festival still happens?

[Hondaracer]

Does anyone know if the Trinity Street Christmas Light Festival still happens?

They toned it back quite a bit because it was becoming such a shit show with traffic and pedestrians. People parking in the middle of the street to let their kid roll down the window and being completely inconsiderate to other motorists and the people who live there.

I live pretty close, one night I’ll go walk over and report back whether it’s worth checking out or not

[MG1]

PSA: Guys, avoid Still Creek at all cost.

I just drove by there and it is fucking gong show.

The McDonald's parking lot is a lake. There were two cars there that were up to the top of the hood in water. I have no idea how, but the driver was inside the car in the middle of the now lake. The headlights were on and his wipers were going.

It must have been a flash flood. Theres no way he could have driven out in the middle like that.

I hope he wasn't thinking of driving out of there. Fire department and ambulances were there, but there's no way of getting to the middle of the parking lot. They'll have to bring in boats.

I'll post pic later when I get a chance. I even have dash cam footage.


Also, so many people out there who can't drive or use common sense. Never mind fucking snow, Vancouverites can't drive in the rain, either. You can see the road is flooded from blocks away, but people drive full speed into the water................. so dumb.


When you hit deep water, don't do anything. No sudden movements. Just foot off brake and keep steering straight (unless in middle of turn, in which case, you're screwed). The water will slow you right down.

[Manic!]

https://twitter.com/gvogstad/status/1072590021218181120/photo/1

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuKa70gWkAIyZTF.jpg

[MG1]

my pics are better....................


too lazy to upload, gulolol.



Should have seen the truck hidden behind that tree. No pics, though. Firetruck was in the way :okay:

[GS8]

Is Canada Post still backlogged? I'm looking to order things from Amazon that claim delivery by Friday or Monday but not sure how it's going with Post. Anyone getting their stuff on time or not on time?

[SpeedStars]

^If you have amazon prime, they will probably get their own couriers to deliver your package to you. Otherwise they might use other couriers such as UPS/Fedex as well.

[bobbinka]

^If you have amazon prime, they will probably get their own couriers to deliver your package to you. Otherwise they might use other couriers such as UPS/Fedex as well.

Not necessarily true. I have prime and during this time i've received items from Amazon through Fedex, Purolator, Amazon Couriers, and Canada Post.

I was a little peeved that despite knowing the ongoing situation with Canada Post, they still shipped two of my packages via Canada Post. If they are going to guarantee two day delivery, all they had to do was use any of the other carriers. One of the packages came on time, but the other was delayed by a week.

[MG1]

Lee Valley & Veritas® Field Watches - Lee Valley Tools (http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,71260&p=72398&WT.mc_id=3156_7&WT.tsrc=Email)


..............from the people who sell overpriced items to Yuppies.

[Spectre_Cdn]

12% eBates cash back on everything from Amazon, till 9 PM tomorrow.

https://www.ebates.ca/amazon

[Nlkko]

Not necessarily true. I have prime and during this time i've received items from Amazon through Fedex, Purolator, Amazon Couriers, and Canada Post.

I was a little peeved that despite knowing the ongoing situation with Canada Post, they still shipped two of my packages via Canada Post. If they are going to guarantee two day delivery, all they had to do was use any of the other carriers. One of the packages came on time, but the other was delayed by a week.

Go to chat and chew on their agents and push to get some courtesy credits.

They are well aware of the situation and yet they don't change their shipping algorithm to exclude Canada Post. Sloppy as fuck.

If your items are from the BC warehouse, it will be delivered by their own courier. Otherwise, it's a mix between UPS, Puro (very rarely now) and Shitty Post.

[GS8]

I do have Prime. Unfortunately last year, I ordered a box of stuff they apparently delivered it to my apartment (no phone call). Needless to say, I had to get a reorder without charge but one item had to be changed because the one I ordered was no longer available from the warehouse.

They were good about it but I hope it doesn't happen again this year.

[Bouncing Bettys]

A bunch of ferry sailings have been cancelled today and I have a reservation for the Tsawassen-Duke Point at 8:15, which has not yet been cancelled. There is only one sailing after to follow it before their night is done. Has anyone experienced cancellations? Will those with reservations on cancelled sailings be given priority, bumping me to the 10:45 or into tomorrow or do they give the original reservation priority?

[Manic!]

So according to a higher up at Canada Post who called me 7:58 in the morning when I told then to call me at 4 P.M. Tells me the word item on there website does is not in reference to my package but in reference to the whole shipment from UPS and that they don't have my package. At least 4 other front line workers who I talked to on the phone said they have my package. Have been waiting for this item since the 23rd that was shipped via UPS.

https://photos.smugmug.com/FIGHT/i-gf8BBBp/0/36c68ac7/M/cp2-M.png

[AzNightmare]

LOL, this video was in my recommendations today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoxhDk-hwuo&feature=youtu.be&t=284

You can start from 4:38~ for context and reactions, or watch from the beginning to see how the trap was built.

[stewie]

Going on a long shot here

Anyone happen to know a man who drives a black pick up with white christmas lights wrapped all around the back window? I'm guessing he lives in the Langley area since that's where we were at the McDonald's drive through on 200th and 84th. Waiting to get my order - XL black coffee, and I see him tap his card and then tap it again so I'm thinking great...this could take a while. He gets his order and drives off. I pull up and the guy gives me my coffee and tells me the other guy bought it for me. Awesome. I've no idea who he was but thanks! If anyone knows someone whose truck fits that description tell them I said thank you! :)

[OnTheRun]

I'm looking for a basic part-time job (like cashier, barista...), I have immediate availability.

It doesn't have to be anything fancy...McDonald's, Starbucks, Safeway, Walmart etc. are all fine with me. Though, I had a first choice, it would be to work at Starbucks since they offer dental.

Anyway considering how close it is to Christmas, I wonder if companies have stopped hiring for the moment. I've heard from staff at a WorkBC centre some years ago that post-Christmas (Jan/Feb) is the slowest time for retail. I checked out the Starbucks subreddit just for the heck of it (since I was researching that company previously), and what I gleaned was that Starbucks' hiring blitz is well before the holiday rush, with hiring not picking up until mid-spring.

I mean I could wait until January but I want to get some part-time work ASAP.

I live near Sperling/Lake City Way Skytrain if that makes a difference.

[MG1]

Anyone else miss Woodward's Food Floor? I dearly miss their signature lasagne. It was, by far, the best lasagne money could buy. People often passed it off as their very own homemade lasagne.

Maybe it's because I haven't had it in a while, but their soft serve chocolate malt was simply amazing. So many good things. Bakery.................. oh..................my.............. god.

[Manic!]

I'm looking for a basic part-time job (like cashier, barista...), I have immediate availability.

It doesn't have to be anything fancy...McDonald's, Starbucks, Safeway, Walmart etc. are all fine with me. Though, I had a first choice, it would be to work at Starbucks since they offer dental.

Anyway considering how close it is to Christmas, I wonder if companies have stopped hiring for the moment. I've heard from staff at a WorkBC centre some years ago that post-Christmas (Jan/Feb) is the slowest time for retail. I checked out the Starbucks subreddit just for the heck of it (since I was researching that company previously), and what I gleaned was that Starbucks' hiring blitz is well before the holiday rush, with hiring not picking up until mid-spring.

I mean I could wait until January but I want to get some part-time work ASAP.

I live near Sperling/Lake City Way Skytrain if that makes a difference.

Every place is hiring. You should start handing out resumes the day after boxing day.

[mikemhg]

Anyone recommend a good butcher in the Burnaby area? I need to get a good beef roast for Christmas, last year I bought a Prime Rib from Chioffis and it was pricey as hell. Any other recommendations, not looking for a Prime Rib this time.

[unit]

is it still better these days to bring USD with you when travelling overseas just for better rates at exchange places? not going anywhere super underdeveloped, there will be proper currency exchange places there.

[MG1]

WT Heck?

[CivicBlues]

is it still better these days to bring USD with you when travelling overseas just for better rates at exchange places? not going anywhere super underdeveloped, there will be proper currency exchange places there.

use an ATM if you can to take out cash. Otherwise carry USD in clean unmarked bills as a backup.

[jerche]

So I backed a Kickstarter project back in Aug 2016 and still have not received my item. I requested a refund and they refused and they are 'still working on getting it delivered'. I am pretty much SOL eh?

[!Aznboi128]

So I backed a Kickstarter project back in Aug 2016 and still have not received my item. I requested a refund and they refused and they are 'still working on getting it delivered'. I am pretty much SOL eh?
yea, if its in production you just gotta wait and receive the product.

[Manic!]

So I backed a Kickstarter project back in Aug 2016 and still have not received my item. I requested a refund and they refused and they are 'still working on getting it delivered'. I am pretty much SOL eh?

You are sol. A lot of crowd funded projects never deliver.

[Dragon-88]

You are sol. A lot of crowd funded projects never deliver.

So Glad I got out of that Lily Cam GFM when I did..

[underscore]

use an ATM if you can to take out cash. Otherwise carry USD in clean unmarked bills as a backup.

Get a fair amount at the ATM each time, as you'll usually get charged a flat fee for each use.

[punkwax]

Low res Shanghai image:
195 Gigapixel Shanghai (http://sh-meet.bigpixel.cn/?from=groupmessage&isappinstalled=0)

[Manic!]

So Glad I got out of that Lily Cam GFM when I did..

If it's actually a really great idea a larger company will make it better for cheaper.

[Presto]

https://twitter.com/Crunchyroll/status/1079482507848908800

[ImportPsycho]

https://www.citynews1130.com/2019/01/03/donation-bin-manufacturer-open-changes/

how does one climb inside?
when you pull it down the door, it closes on the other side.
Only when you close the door, other end opens up for clothes to fall down.

[cafe22]

From what I've seen, they open it half way and then try to crawl in. I guess that's where the danger lies when the door swings shut and they get pinched.

[yray]

just add some security bars infront of it ala Vancouver special basements

Also keeps out the non clothing crap.

[MG1]

Bars would not work. You know how rats can get in through the tiniest of spaces? This is the same issue. The bars would have to be installed so close together, most items wouldn’t fit through. Just saiyan..............

[SpeedStars]

There's already some preventative measures in place for them. People usually need to stand on something to get inside, so now they have a pole that stands directly in front of the bin.

[welfare]

Sweet Jesus
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/423985-police-investigating-possible-sexual-assault-after-woman-in-coma-for-14

Police in Phoenix, Arizona are investigating after a woman in a coma for more than 14 years gave birth at a nursing facility.

A local CBS News affiliate, Arizona's Family, first reported the incident Thursday. According to their report, the victim, who remains unnamed, gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Dec. 29.

A whistleblower, who remains anonymous, told the CBS News affiliate that none of the staff knew she was pregnant.

“None of the staff were aware that she was pregnant until she was pretty much giving birth,” she said in a TV segment that disguised her voice and hid her face. “From what I’ve been told she was moaning. And they didn’t know what was wrong with her.”

In a statement, Hacienda HealthCare said it would also conduct an "internal review" to evaluate patient safety.

“As an organization, Hacienda HealthCare stands fully committed to getting to the truth of what, for us, represents an unprecedented matter," spokeswoman Nancy Salmon told Arizona's Family.

"We are already conducting a comprehensive internal review of our processes, protocols, and people to ensure that every single Hacienda resident is as safe and well cared for as possible. Anything less than that is unacceptable to our team, our company’s leaders and the communities we serve."

The victim has reportedly been a patient at Hacienda HealthCare facility in Phoenix for at least a decade after nearly drowning and falling into a coma.

Male staff are no longer allowed in the rooms of female patients at the facility as the investigation is underway.

The Arizona Department of Health Services said in a statement that it is also helping with the investigation.

[MG1]

Sweet Jesus
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/423985-police-investigating-possible-sexual-assault-after-woman-in-coma-for-14

Sweet Jesus might be right.............

immaculate conception. Was her name Mary?

Yeah, I'm gonna go to hell for this.............wait, I'm a Buddhist, gulolol.

[welfare]

^^God bless :D

[GLOW]

do pat tests on all male staff?

anyone work there named buck and drive this?
https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AcclaimedShimmeringHarrier.webp

[welfare]

His name is Buck. And he likes to....
Sorry. I couldn't resist. Terrible

[Presto]

I haven't watched Battlebots since the 90s, and stumbled on this clip. Time to get back in.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtZrD4P1biA

[denham]

Nice. Looks like Battlebots is still going, having taken a few breaks over the years.

[underscore]

I caught it on TV in a hotel a few months back, it looks like it's even more badass than before. When I was a kid I didn't realize just how massive those things are.

[Farfetched]

Is 24/7 parcel considered a PO box? Ie will FedEx ship there?

Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

[SpeedStars]

^ I'm not sure if it's a PO box, but I've had things shipped with FedEx arrive at InOut without problems

[MSREE]

Should I get a Bird?

[Presto]

Get one and train it to do tricks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0iTFLyHQ3E

[MG1]

Should I get a Bird?

Misery!!!!!!!!!

I miss you.


Avian Flu?

[denham]

I have a friend with a bird and it's nice except it makes a lot of noise. Really loud as well.

[welfare]

Messy too. Always flicking their seed everywhere.

[MG1]

Here's what I got in my inbox yesterday from the Watershed Watch Salmon Society.

A little on the late side, since today is the last day to voice your opinion.

Dear XXXXXXX,

As you may have heard, B.C.’s Wild Salmon Advisory Council has been conducting some very limited public engagement sessions to hear citizen views on their proposed “Options for a Made In BC Wild Salmon Strategy" and tomorrow is the last day to comment.

We have serious concerns with this council, their recommendations, and the entire process, which is excluding conservation groups, academic scientists, interior B.C. communities, and ignoring important threats like salmon farms, over-fishing and climate change, while proposing disastrous ideas like industrial scale artificial hatcheries.

Please add your voice by commenting online now or by emailing wildsalmonsecretariat@gov.bc.ca.

You can read Options for a Made In BC Wild Salmon Strategy here.

Here’s what we think the council needs to hear:

Include conservationists, scientists, and more interior B.C. voices on the Wild Salmon Advisory Council.

Hold public meetings in communities throughout the BC interior (all but one of their 7 meetings were in coastal communities).

Take strong action to further implement B.C.’s new Water Sustainability Act, including protecting stream flows for salmon, charging a fair price for water to industrial users, and allowing more local control of watershed planning.

Stop ignoring the threat that salmon farms pose to wild salmon and remove salmon farms from all wild salmon migrations routes

Focus on restoration and protection of WILD salmon and their natural habitats and forget about artificial hatcheries, which harm wild salmon and mask the real problems.

Support the federal government in restricting fisheries that impact endangered salmon runs, and transitioning to “known-stock” salmon fisheries that can harvest abundant salmon runs with minimal impact on endangered runs.

Develop and implement recovery plans for endangered steelhead and support federal efforts to recover and rebuild the many at-risk salmon populations that are under federal jurisdiction.

Global warming is wreaking havoc on our salmon and B.C. must meet or exceed our greenhouse gas reduction targets.

Thank you for taking the time to show Premier Horgan and the BC Wild Salmon Advisory Council that British Columbians expect a comprehensive and effective strategy for our wild salmon, before it is too late.



Below is the link to the government's feedback form.

https://feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/253769?lang=en


I joined the society because they look after our salmon. As far as I know, they are not a radical group. I don't go to their meetings or do anything else except donate some money to their cause. I am totally against fish farming and that is the main reason for me getting involved. Atlantic Salmon has no business being in our waters in open pens. They need to be on land in tanks where they cannot spread any diseases or invade our waters - they are an invasive species. Open water fish farming has been banned in Europe for years now, because it has been proven to be damaging to wild stock. Yet, we continue to allow greedy companies with no cares about the welfare of our environment to continue operating in our waters. I am not a tree hugger, but when it comes to preserving this beautiful province of ours for our children's and their children's children, damn right I'm going to do my part. /rant.


EDIT: I realized the link that was imbedded in the text from the e-mail did not show up in the post, so here it is.......

https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/121/2018/11/Wild-Salmon-Strategy-Options-Paper-1.pdf?utm_source=Watershed+Watch+Email+List&utm_campaign=5f9e61a35f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_10_06_24_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_405944b1b5-5f9e61a35f-460118305&mc_cid=5f9e61a35f&mc_eid=f391d3c7d9

[MSREE]

Misery!!!!!!!!!

I miss you.


Avian Flu?

Hihihihihihiiii

[MG1]

Hihihihihihiiii

You don’t chat no more................


Yes, I need grammerly, gulolol. Did it on purpose, hee hee.

If it were a certain RS member replying, it would be more like...........

Their is too more like that but wear else can you by another won in such a short time. Two bad there sew expensive wear I live. Ges hu? You get too tries.

[Thooomas]

You don’t chat no more................


Yes, I need grammerly, gulolol. Did it on purpose, hee hee.

If it were a certain RS member replying, it would be more like...........

Their is too more like that but wear else can you by another won in such a short time. Two bad there sew expensive wear I live. Ges hu? You get too tries.

Mr.Happyslip?!

[MG1]

Nope. Hint #1. He’s........... EDIT: had to make it a little harder. He’s not Asian.

[welfare]

https://youtu.be/3JIWwDW_OzA

[ssjGoku69]

If your car is running, you're using gas.

Riding the clutch means the clutch is partially disengaged. This will prematurely wear out your flywheel and disc. Plus your leg will not be happy.

Do you drive a car that has a fuel efficiency meter on it?


So does this mean that clutch isn't being worn when it's pushed all the way to the floor (fully disengaged)?

I've been practicing hill start by going up the hill 5-10 meters then neutralling down with gravity (with clutch to the floor to try again). Unsure if the clutch is getting killed when pushed all the way down.

[SpeedStars]

The clutch is disengaged from the flywheel so it's just spinning and not making contact with anything when you push the pedal all the way down. If anything, you would be wearing out the throw out bearing.

[SSM_DC5]

Question about BCAA....

Can members tow a car to a repair shop from their house? Not for like a broken starter, but maybe you don't have insurance on the car and don't want to be bothered to insure and drive it to the shop.

[Hondaracer]

Question about BCAA....

Can members tow a car to a repair shop from their house? Not for like a broken starter, but maybe you don't have insurance on the car and don't want to be bothered to insure and drive it to the shop.

They don’t care, they don’t ask you to start it etc

I just towed my truck from Vancouver to Surrey, he just showed up I showed him ID and that was it

[SSM_DC5]

They don’t care, they don’t ask you to start it etc

I just towed my truck from Vancouver to Surrey, he just showed up I showed him ID and that was it

Didn't ask you to start it? But don't they try to fix it before towing?

[fliptuner]

Question about BCAA....

Can members tow a car to a repair shop from their house? Not for like a broken starter, but maybe you don't have insurance on the car and don't want to be bothered to insure and drive it to the shop.

Technically, they won't tow an uninsured vehicle. Technically.

[Hondaracer]

Didn't ask you to start it? But don't they try to fix it before towing?

My engine had a blown spark plug sleeve. It would have started but for all they know it would have caused more damaged to start.

I’ve had vehicles towed 3-4 times and they’ve never asked to start it or attempt to fix whatever the issue was. Each time I was legitimately towing it to a mechanic but I wouldn’t think it would be any different just to tow anywhere really

[SSM_DC5]

I see. Ok what about if the car is missing panels? Like no fender, no trunk or something like that one might think the car has been in an accident.

[MG1]

Good thing scammers are dumb..................
Got this in my mailbox.


iCloud information need to be update

We would like to inform you that some of your account information is incorrect. We need to verify your Apple ID information to maintain your account. You can check the account information by sign in to your Apple ID via browser.

Are you fucking kidding me? Chinglish much? Almost as bad as one of our illustrious grammar drop outs?

Right off the bat, you know they're scammers. Spelling seems to be okay, but the grammar is hilarious.

All your base are belong to us.

Or as xxxxx would say, “Ah your bass our belong too us.”

[stewie]

Not sure if this was ever said in the signs your phone is listening to you thread but I came across this today and thought it was pretty impressive.



1) Go to google

2) Click the top right circle with your initial and click the blue Google Account button

3) Left tab – Data & personalization and then Voice & Audio Activity
Manage Activity


I can listen to all the google questions I've asked since 2015. I don't even use it... maybe once in a blue moon I'll give it a whirl. I had one from yesterday so I clicked play. I know I didn't use it yesterday so I was curious. It was my boss talking asking his phone a question and my phone must've picked it up and recorded it. I remember the conversation he was having with another coworker when he had asked his question. Me and him don't sit together. there's a good 15ft + semi wall between us. Impressive. I'm going through a bunch of them and deleting them all one by one.

[CivicBlues]

^creepy af

Just went through mine. Most of mine are recordings from Ads on TV. Especially ads for Google Home. LOL fail.

[PiuYi]

anyone know where I can throw out old auto parts? I have headlights I need to get rid of

[MG1]

I went into Continental Meats on Nanaimo and Broadway the other day and saw the rack with 50% off Christmas products. Saw this interesting box with a picture of plums on it. I thought, 'What the hell?" I bought the box. $6.00. Tried it out when I got home and wow............ I mean Kapowee! It was oozing with goodness. I've never had anything quite like it. I went back the next day to get the last box. It was a special order item and they're not bringing them back. Anyway, there must be other places that carry this stuff, right?

https://www.austriansupermarket.com/heindl-rumpflaumen-rum-plums-150g

[MG1]

Lunar New Year is not a Chinese only thing............

It is celebrated in many countries and cultures around the world.

The indigenous peoples of North America celebrate it, as well. Any culture that uses the lunar/solar cycle.

Native American New Year Commemorations (http://www.revradiotowerofsong.org/Native_American_New_Year_Commemorations.htm)

The Vietnamese, Japanese, Koreans, you name it.

Doesn't matter. It's all good, but for people to confuse chinese new year with............ Nuff Said. There's money to be made. And, if it means free stuff, I'm all for it, gulolol.

[nismodrifter]

Best place to get some moving boxes for cheap?

Don't need a ton, just moving a 1 bedroom condo worth of stuff.

Finally found our dream home!! Moving next month!

:woot::woot:

[SSM_DC5]

Boxes are often given away for free after someone is done their move. Check craigslist and FB market place.

[Presto]

Liquor stores and Costco area also good sources.

[Hehe]

Best place to get some moving boxes for cheap?

Don't need a ton, just moving a 1 bedroom condo worth of stuff.

Finally found our dream home!! Moving next month!

:woot::woot:

The cheapest I've found is Homedepot in the US. Sturdy boxes cost from 80ct to $1.70... I've yet to find anywhere in the lower mainland for anything cheaper and same quality.

HD Canada adds 30% price for some reason and the next closest competitor is CT... but I find them to be less sturdy than the HD ones.

Quite frankly though, unless this would be the last time you move, check when Costco has them on sale, their plastic storage boxes (huge black ones with yellow lid) can be had for 5.99 a pop (regular I think is 8.99?) and invest a set of them.

They stack up nicely and are almost impossible to break. Amazingly easy to clean too. I just use a pressure washer.

I'm against the idea of buying boxes (enviro-reason) but hate re-using boxes... NEVER USE food boxes!!! That's how cockroaches migrate... their eggs can be anywhere on those boxes as they are easy to hide.

[ssjGoku69]

I have some questions re: manual transmissions since I'm just learning since 2 weeks ago.

1) When in first gear and I am about to let go of the clutch, the RPMs dip from ~1,500 down to ~1,000 which results in a slight jolt as I get into gear. Does this happen to anyone else or is this something that can be solved with practice?

Or could this be due to intake valve gunk from the GDI engine?

2) When creeping in a busy (Costco) parking lot or in downtown traffic, is riding the clutch pedal for what seems like a very long time going at like 3-5km/h normal? Is there another way?

[ImportPsycho]

quick question about parking at Rogers Arena

https://impark.com/vancouver/rogers-arena-parking/

ROGERS ARENA
View Complete Rates and Lot Information

Located at Rogers Arena, this parkade enters off Griffiths Way.

Event: $30.00

https://parking.impark.com/vancouver-parking-lot-1888/

Why is it $5 more to park at Costco across the street vs $30 right at Rogers arena?

[Hondaracer]

To discourage people from using the Costco lot I would assume.

Hate parking in either of those lots for events. Nightmare leaving

[Rallydrv]

was reading article on cbc about overselling flights. and how new regulation coming might make it harder for proper compensation. either way , we need better passenger rights.


https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-canada-agents-reveal-oversell-practices-1.5008217

link for demanding federal government that the proposed air passenger rights regulations are inadequate.

https://airpassengerrights.ca/en/take-action/air-passenger-bill-of-rights/tell-the-government-you-want-real-air-passenger-rights

[GS8]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4d/04/38/4d043860608980448f0242f868c2aa5f.jpg

https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/mars-one-bankrupt-1.5014522

I don't feel bad for anyone who gave them money

[SSM_DC5]

I have some questions re: manual transmissions since I'm just learning since 2 weeks ago.

1) When in first gear and I am about to let go of the clutch, the RPMs dip from ~1,500 down to ~1,000 which results in a slight jolt as I get into gear. Does this happen to anyone else or is this something that can be solved with practice?

Or could this be due to intake valve gunk from the GDI engine?

2) When creeping in a busy (Costco) parking lot or in downtown traffic, is riding the clutch pedal for what seems like a very long time going at like 3-5km/h normal? Is there another way?

1) have you tried releasing the clutch slower? Sounds like you might be dropping it if it jolts. Keeping the rpms closer to 1500 might stop it from happening too.

2) stay in 1st and just push the clutch back in until you need to move again.

[underscore]

Can anyone recommend an honest shop within about a half hour of New West? A family member has a shop telling them the rear brake shoes are at 1% but that the ebrake is fine (even though the ebrake would use those same brake shoes).

[Presto]

I need to get an extra fob for my condo garage. Can I just get a programmable garage door opener, and clone my current fob? Would something like this work?:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/chamberlain-universal-clicker-garage-door-remote-0460501p.html

[Rallydrv]

^ i bought Garadget as i only have one controller supplied by ex owners. works on wifi and you can control via iphone app and alexa etc. , easy to install. you can customize alerts to email and alert you when it opens/closes etc

https://www.garadget.com/

[yray]

ain't gonna work, condos use rolling code

[Rallydrv]

right didn't read condo. :S

[stewie]

The ICBC 5k max pay out now.

Someone I know is thinking they'll get some great pay out on top of the max 5k from not being able to go to work for a month. So out of curiosity is loss of time at work included in that or is that something completely separate?

Either way I think he's an idiot but I'd like to get ready to laugh at him if I can.

[freakshow]

Can anyone recommend an honest shop within about a half hour of New West? A family member has a shop telling them the rear brake shoes are at 1% but that the ebrake is fine (even though the ebrake would use those same brake shoes).

Advance Automotive in richmond should be within a 1/2 hour. the guy's name is John. I've used him for over 10 years, and he has always been very honest

[GS8]

Remember Vancouver's old mayor? He still makes the news apparently.

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/former-vancouver-mayor-gregor-robertson-dating-digital-media-pioneer-shahrzad-rafati

One of the comments on this article

As a member of Jericho Tennis club it has been common knowledge for months that they were caught having sex in the highly visible public hot tub in August when he was still Mayor. Global news came looking for sources, which they got, but never posted the story. It is an absolute embarrassment that while Gregor was still Mayor he used his position to proclaim his girlfriend’s birthday as “Shahrzad Rafati Day” and, judging by her social media photos, gave her the document while on vacation

Also, I didn't realize he declared a day for her.

https://twitter.com/shahrzadrafati/status/1028808627447111680

Stick it on your calendars. It'll be here in just under 6 months!

[subordinate]

Whats the going rate for a scrap car these days?

I have a early 2000s accord, with the slipping transmission I think I'm ready to let die. Damn shame to, I bought a eliminator ultra battery last fall, so that's sunk cost.

Or I could do the scrap it program and but the options are limited. Where's the translink passes?

[nismodrifter]

I am looking for recommendation for a mover.

Moving the contents of my 1 bedroom Vancouver Condo, to South Surrey.

Looking for an honest company, no hidden fees.

Any suggestions?

[ImportPsycho]

which pipeline, refinery shut down?
price suddenly jumped over 140, wtf.

[nismodrifter]

Need a recommendation for a tow company who I can trust with an exotic in case of a break down. Who do you guys trust? Flat bed obviously.

Main area I am in would be White Rock -> to Vancouver. Never know when my italian POS might light on fire or break down randomly.

[Hondaracer]

BCaA?

[ImportPsycho]

https://bc.ctvnews.ca/gas-prices-on-the-rise-across-metro-vancouver-1.4339837

It also predicts even higher prices on April 1, when British Columbians will see a net increase of 1.14 cents a litre due to a hike in the provincial carbon tax.

[Liquid_o2]

Recommendations on where to go to fix or replace a jacket zipper? My zipper came apart on my North Face shell and I need to likely replace it prior to the rainy season starting up.

[StylinRed]

Recommendations on where to go to fix or replace a jacket zipper? My zipper came apart on my North Face shell and I need to likely replace it prior to the rainy season starting up.

There's an alterations store across from Mec on Broadway that fixes zippers, Im told Mec sends customers over there to get zippers fixed too

Ah it's Leslie's luggage and shoe repair

[Liquid_o2]

Perfect, thank you! Not far from me either.

[racerman88]

Found a restaurant app that is pretty good for those who live or work in downtown Vancouver.
If you sign up using this referral link, you get a $10 credit.

Every time someone uses your referral link downloads and uses the app you earn points to earn a credit for yourself.

https://invite.ritual.co/GEOFFREY16741


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[whitev70r]

^ and what do you get from every referral?

[racerman88]

^ and what do you get from every referral?



Forgot to put that in.
I get points that add up to give myself an eventual credit for each person who uses my referral link.


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[Gumby]

Suggestion on where to get a car battery changed? It’s for a 2000 Honda Civic.

[nabs]

I need to get an extra fob for my condo garage. Can I just get a programmable garage door opener, and clone my current fob? Would something like this work?:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/chamberlain-universal-clicker-garage-door-remote-0460501p.html

^ i bought Garadget as i only have one controller supplied by ex owners. works on wifi and you can control via iphone app and alexa etc. , easy to install. you can customize alerts to email and alert you when it opens/closes etc

https://www.garadget.com/

ain't gonna work, condos use rolling code

right didn't read condo. :S

I actually was able to program my car's garage door opener button to work with my condo door opener. I'm not sure if I was allowed to to do this, I didn't think it was even possible, but it worked. I don't make it obvious though when using the button just in case haha.

[racerman88]

Free music app for listening to music offline or airplane mode.
Anyone have any recommendations?
The app I was using was not updated by developer and I lost all my music due to copyright issues.
It was a good app when it worked b/c I could listen to music in airplane mode while on vacation.


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[subordinate]

Suggestion on where to get a car battery changed? It’s for a 2000 Honda Civic.

If its in Vancouver, any ol' battery will do. Costco is always solid with a high CCA. And prob 100 for a Civic

It's super easy to change and you just need a size 10 wrench typically.

[winson604]

Suggestion on where to get a car battery changed? It’s for a 2000 Honda Civic.

What subordinate said. I know people always say it's so easy just do it yourself and changing a battery is as easy as it gets.

[SSM_DC5]

Suggestion on where to get a car battery changed? It’s for a 2000 Honda Civic.

Fliptuner. He probably has the battery for your car and might even install it for you. Ask him before buying new to save some money.

[k3mps]

Hey guys,

I have a ring I need resized down from an 8 to a 7.5.
Does anyone have a go to or a trust worthy person / shop they can recommend?
I know I can go into any Ben Moss, etc. but like any other service, I'd rather go with one that is reputed and people have had good experiences with.

Not a fancy diamond ring or anything, just a $200 ring that has sentimental value. Sterling Silver material.

Thanks all

[underscore]

Is there anywhere near West Van that can do a PPI on a 2014 BMW on the weekend?

[AzNightmare]

Hey guys,

I have a ring I need resized down from an 8 to a 7.5.
Does anyone have a go to or a trust worthy person / shop they can recommend?
I know I can go into any Ben Moss, etc. but like any other service, I'd rather go with one that is reputed and people have had good experiences with.

Not a fancy diamond ring or anything, just a $200 ring that has sentimental value. Sterling Silver material.

Thanks all

Trio Diamond & Gold Jewellery on Kingsway across the street from Metrotown.
I went there to get a gold ring resized last year.

[Presto]

https://traumascenecleanup.ca/

I never wondered who cleaned up the viscera. Now, I know. WutFace

[AzNightmare]

https://traumascenecleanup.ca/

I never wondered who cleaned up the viscera. Now, I know. WutFace

Should watch the movie Cleaner. It wasn't an ok movie, but it made me think about some things I never really thought about before. lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdQAXAOwwAM

[JSALES]

Is Vancouver Velocity Cars still a shady import dealership or has their reputation improved over the years?

[ImportPsycho]

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/metro-vancouver-drivers-set-to-pay-record-high-gas-prices


some ppl in other country riot cuz gas tax increase.
we here, just love paying more tax, no body talks about it or give a two fks

[underscore]

Does a second gen Impreza WRX feel the same to drive as a third gen, or is there more road feel?

[AzNightmare]

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/metro-vancouver-drivers-set-to-pay-record-high-gas-prices


some ppl in other country riot cuz gas tax increase.
we here, just love paying more tax, no body talks about it or give a two fks

Oh boy. $2/L for 94 is coming... Just around the corner.

[yray]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1mlCPMYtPk

blaine fuck yeaaa

[GS8]

Is Vancouver Velocity Cars still a shady import dealership or has their reputation improved over the years?

I don't know about now but they were a supremely crappy dealership at their old location.

I will say though when I drive by their new location is that it doesn't look very inviting. I feel like they have waaaaay too much inventory and most of it collects dust, probably because their prices are so high. Oh but they offer financing. Yes, let's finance a 20+ year old vehicle in questionable condition and get an extended warranty for extra $$$ on top.

I wouldn't go there. Not sure if they still try to sue people to talk negatively about them.

[CharlesInCharge]

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/metro-vancouver-drivers-set-to-pay-record-high-gas-prices


some ppl in other country riot cuz gas tax increase.
we here, just love paying more tax, no body talks about it or give a two fks

Maybe import a hybrid from Japan (although right hand steering) or possible CNG conversion.

[MG1]

Gas prices going up.................

Me don’t care. I drive an electric vehicle. I do have gas vehicle, but I only drive it to go down to Bellingham. Funny when every car with BC plates have like 6 jerry cans while I only fill up the tank with 20 bucks worth of gas. I’ve gone down to Bellingham with the electric, but the range on my EV is not quite high enough. Waiting for the new Leaf that does like 250 kms on a single charge. I’m also not a fan of Tesla. Anyway................

[Bouncing Bettys]

Three hours ago I sent two e-transfers to the same person, one after the other (I needed them separate for record keeping), with phone text notification. My account shows the transfers and my balance reflects the withdraws. Apparently the first transfer text hasn't arrived, while the second one has. We are both with RBC and both with Freedom Mobile. Has anyone had this issue and was it due to the bank or phone service? Just wondering which company I should call first during my lunch break with the best chance of resolving this.

[ImportPsycho]

https://www.gasbuddy.com/GasPrices/British%20Columbia/Langley
I gassed up $1.34 at Chevron, no need to line up Langley Costco, many places are same price as Costco.
Is Langley carbon taxed?

[stewie]

https://www.gasbuddy.com/GasPrices/British%20Columbia/Langley
I gassed up $1.34 at Chevron, no need to line up Langley Costco, many places are same price as Costco.
Is Langley carbon taxed?

200th X 72nd - two gas stations in I drive past every morning/after work.
5:30am this morning:

Esso - 1.40
PetroCan directly across the street - 1.65

How the hell do you have a 25c difference in gas from two stations directly across from each other?!?!?!

In a few hours they'll both probably be at 1.50ish... but still... 25c difference!

I tend to fill up at the Esso on Langley bypass X Glover rd. It's usually the cheapest one around me by a long shot! I'll check gasbuddy and an Esso a few km away with be in the 1.50's while this ones sitting pretty around 1.39ish

[ImportPsycho]

200th X 72nd - two gas stations in I drive past every morning/after work.
5:30am this morning:

Esso - 1.40
PetroCan directly across the street - 1.65

How the hell do you have a 25c difference in gas from two stations directly across from each other?!?!?!

In a few hours they'll both probably be at 1.50ish... but still... 25c difference!

I tend to fill up at the Esso on Langley bypass X Glover rd. It's usually the cheapest one around me by a long shot! I'll check gasbuddy and an Esso a few km away with be in the 1.50's while this ones sitting pretty around 1.39ish

Yea Esso by Glover is good,
also my go to is Chevron on 200th and Fraser.

Both currently showing $1.39 while everywhere else is $1.50+
Weird....

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chevron/@49.1117074,-122.6570924,15.07z/data=!4m20!1m14!4m13!1m4!2m2!1d-122.6680593!2d49.1144458!4e1!1m6!1m2!1s0x5485d7837 16d4f35:0xd6c39bf19fdbd248!2s10707+139+St,+Surrey, +BC+V3T+0B2!2m2!1d-122.8372813!2d49.1972826!3e0!3m4!1s0x0:0x73a0fea25 8fda65a!8m2!3d49.1090481!4d-122.6683985

[fliptuner]

Anyone else watch Jeopardy, on a regular basis? The current, 4 day champ, a sports gambler, is pretty exciting to watch. No hesitation to bet everything, even with a massive lead.

https://youtu.be/rgzJ64ZoqZE

[GS8]

https://i.imgur.com/43RNuht.jpg

Is this a cricket? Fucker was under my computer desk at home. Not sure how it got in but holy shit do they move fast. Also don't know how long it's been inside my home but I never heard chirping which made me wonder if it's something related.

[minoru_tanaka]

Is this a cricket? Fucker was under my computer desk at home. Not sure how it got in but holy shit do they move fast. Also don't know how long it's been inside my home but I never heard chirping which made me wonder if it's something related.
Only males chirp

[fliptuner]

Looks like a pregnant flea. You'll be fine. :troll:

[Hondaracer]

Anyone else watch Jeopardy, on a regular basis? The current, 4 day champ, a sports gambler, is pretty exciting to watch. No hesitation to bet everything, even with a massive lead.

https://youtu.be/rgzJ64ZoqZE

Yea 110k in one round is absolutely insane.

In the champions tourney with Jennings etc 35k rounds were unbelievably impressive lol

[GS8]

Looks like a pregnant flea. You'll be fine. :troll:

Just what I need. A pregnant insect in my 675 sq ft closet. Antennae that look like whips :ohgodwhy:

I wonder where this potpourri of inconsequential lifeforms will disperse to once the wrecking ball comes floating in...

[fliptuner]

Follow up to the now, 10 day, Jeopardy champ. $700K total and had the top 3, single day winnings. Playing against him seems torturous.

https://youtu.be/hfe5xQ1M7Jw

[nismodrifter]

I need a gas lawn trimmer.

What is the most solid one to purchase? Budget = $200-300.

[mickz]

^^ How much grass are you cutting? $200-300 can buy a very good quality trimmer.

We used all Stihl equipment when I worked on a grass cutting crew. No issues with it aside from replacing the heads when they get worn out or the odd starter cord break.

[SkinnyPupp]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJQsGpCDX54

This footage was shot in 1080p HD (maybe 1080i, not sure) back in 1992, long before that became a standard. So while the footage is original and almost 30 years old, it looks like it was filmed practically yesterday!

Japan in 1992 take me there Kreygasm

What's the weeb emote?

Edit: And here's one of New York...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT4lDU-QLUY

[underscore]

1080p shot in 1992 and yet there's still TV shows being released on DVD in 2019.

[Presto]

The Purge has been completed. 4 dumpster bins of crap hauled out of my parents' house. I found some memories, like this children's novel:

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41SJ1V8KPpL._SX260_.jpg (http://www2.hawaii.edu/~khayes/Journal_Club/fall2007/baaa.pdf)

I read it many times as a child, but I don't think I ever examined how dystopic it was.

Baaa = Soylent Green. Also, Thanos is correct.

[whitev70r]

Wut ??!!

https://twitter.com/Alyssa_Milano/status/1127040792281767936

[Bouncing Bettys]

^lol rought times for all the male feminists out there.

Listening to CBC radio right now to maybe hear some stories about great moms out there on this Mothers Day. Instead they have taken this time to shit on fathers. I miss when CBC radio was good.

[Vansterdam]

https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/comments/bnwa50/this_family_of_geese_in_stanley_park/

https://i.redd.it/u13jdu3phvx21.jpg

[MG1]

Drive with caution out there, RS bishes. It hasn’t rained in quite some time. Accumulated oils and shit are lifting out of the asphalt causing foamy crap on the roads. Just slow down.

[DavidNguyen]

Alright. Anyone working in New construction?
What rain gear do you wear?

I hate working while im wet.

[Hondaracer]

Alright. Anyone working in New construction?
What rain gear do you wear?

I hate working while im wet.

Nothing works..lol

I spent hundreds on “the best” gear when I was still in construction. Helly Hansen lined “breathable” rain coats and pants, thermal lined carhart hoodies, $250 Dunlop rubber boots, etc you always get wet. Whether it’s rain and water from working or sweat.

Get good base layers and bring a change of clothes for mid-day is about as good as it gets.

Working outside in west coast weather was a big reason I took a huge pay cut and made a career change. Hated my life dragging my ass to work everyday when it was raining and for most of my work in the later years I was a superintendent and it was still the shits..lol

[subordinate]

Nothing works..lol

I spent hundreds on “the best” gear when I was still in construction. Helly Hansen lined “breathable” rain coats and pants, thermal lined carhart hoodies, $250 Dunlop rubber boots, etc you always get wet. Whether it’s rain and water from working or sweat.

Get good base layers and bring a change of clothes for mid-day is about as good as it gets.

Working outside in west coast weather was a big reason I took a huge pay cut and made a career change. Hated my life dragging my ass to work everyday when it was raining and for most of my work in the later years I was a superintendent and it was still the shits..lol

This David....

Honda hit it spot on. I would have to say, the boots made a difference though. Good rubber boots and I changed my wool socks at lunch, so worth the money.

But the gear, I also spent hundreds if not thousands.

To sum it up, here's the crap I got.

Columbia titanium shell
Helly Hansen..Multiple jackets, even the supposedly best one at marks was Garbage (the greenish one).
Red wing boots, insulated and non
Long Viking Rain Jacket
Crappy rain jackets when I was cheap in the beginning, like Stormtech crap.
PVC Carhartt, you'll sweat so much, it's not even worth it.


If I had to do it over again, or a new kid asked me.

Like Honda said, Quality base layers, wool or icebreakers. So even if you get wet, you won't die from the sweat. Etc.

Heck, as crazy as it sounds, I'd hit up Arcteryx outlet or craigslist and find some heavily discounted Goretex Shell jackets/pants, buy 2 top/bottom, then change out at lunch or when it's soaked. Properly wash and treat them. Being construction, any rips, just use some duct tape or waterproof tape

But definitely I suggest the Gum boots and Wool socks.

Again, you'll get wet, whether from your own sweat or the rain. But comfortability wise, a nice wool wicking base layer and a shell and some gold bond for the balls.

P.S. wait till the cold rain or snow. Sucks 100x than the rain in the summer (which is nothing in comparison)

[DavidNguyen]

My friend suggested i get something but my foreman said nothing works. Just bring to sets of clothes.

Ugh. Im in my early 30s going into a trade. Been a year now.

Not sure if i wanna give up

Thanks for the advice guys. Saved me alot of money!

[Hondaracer]

The Dunlop rubber boots will be the best $250 you’ve ever spent. Even if you have steel toes currently having them as your second pair will be a life saver in the rain. Especially if you’re s plumber or electrician etc and work in the trenches occasionally

If you’re interested in them at all do not cheap out and opt for the Dakota knock offs, they are garbage

[RRxtar]

Agreed with most of what was said, if its raining, you're probably going to get wet eventually but there are some ways you can improve things. There is a big difference between getting wet in the first 15 minutes of your shift, and staying dry until middle of the afternoon.

Lined rubber boots. Don't even pretend to think leather 'work boots' are going to stay dry, including goretex or other waterproof boots. 80% of wet feet are actually caused by water wicking up your pants and down your socks into your boots too. My rain boots are as comfortable as my best work boots.

Outerwear. The more waterproof it is, the less it breaths, and you get wet from the inside out so stuff like full rubber rain gear, while it will keep you dry, its going to suck. Helly Hansen impertech is fairly decent at its price point, but breath-ability sucks.

Also if you're wearing good goretex stuff, the less layers you have on underneath the better. Goretex works by having a temperature difference between the inside and the outside. essentially, the heat from your body being higher than the ambient temperature outside 'pushes' moisture thru the goretex. the more layers you have on insulating your body heat from your outer shell, the less that thermal difference is, and the less efficient the process works.

Base layers are definitely the key. Im a big merino fan, but if you're going to maybe get wet in a short burst, and then have an opportunity to take your rain gear off and dry out, synthetic is much much faster at drying.

[Bouncing Bettys]

I wore my Sorel waterproof winter boots all year long when working outside and I only ever had wet feet from sweat. I bought them back in 2001 and I wore them until the stitching came apart this past winter. So they are durable.
https://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/ColumbiaSportswear2/NM1049_265_f?$SOR_grid2$
^Closest in appearance to the boots I have.
I had a set of loose fitting Columbia rain pants and jacket which I could put on or remove without removing my boots and they did a decent job, but they don't breath well so I had them off as soon as the rain let up.

[DavidNguyen]

Becoming a plumber. Yah i got those 250 dunlop boots. They are sweet!

I wore rain gear overall and i was dry. But wet from the sweat like you guys mentioned. It gonna rain hard this friday. I thought of getting those waterproof jackets you see alot at sport check (HH. North face. Etc....) That should get me thru the spring. Winter will be another story. Need pants to. Hate wet underwear haha


Heck. I even considered wearing a plastic garbage bag as anjacket/poncho. Cheap and dont care if it gets rippped

[nsmb]

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[subordinate]

Becoming a plumber. Yah i got those 250 dunlop boots. They are sweet!

I wore rain gear overall and i was dry. But wet from the sweat like you guys mentioned. It gonna rain hard this friday. I thought of getting those waterproof jackets you see alot at sport check (HH. North face. Etc....) That should get me thru the spring. Winter will be another story. Need pants to. Hate wet underwear haha


Heck. I even considered wearing a plastic garbage bag as anjacket/poncho. Cheap and dont care if it gets rippped

Awesome that a company took the chance on ya an apprenticeship.

A goretex shell and poncho is sometimes what I wear on really really shitty days. Definitely not a crazy idea.

Don't get a bib style rain pants if do.....when you have the rock a piss, it's a bitch.

[DavidNguyen]

Not sure on what i wanna do. Get the bib style and sweat or wear base layer and change often.

Ill probably try the base layers and bring extra clothes.
Never ever wore base layers in my life. Looks weird

[DavidNguyen]

Awesome that a company took the chance on ya an apprenticeship.

A goretex shell and poncho is sometimes what I wear on really really shitty days. Definitely not a crazy idea.

Don't get a bib style rain pants if do.....when you have the rock a piss, it's a bitch.

Yea. Glad a company took me on. I almost gave up on plumbing because no one would hire me and was job less for 5 months

In hindsight. I should have became an electrician. Less physical and cleaner haha

[mickz]

^^ Not necessarily. I worked as an apprentice sparky on slab. Not fun when you're knees deep in concrete trying to repair broken cor-line/boxes.

[whitev70r]

Have you seen anything as stupid and mismanaged as this? It's just a friggin payroll system! You mean you couldn't adapt one of the many working systems out there and had to come up with one from scratch that doesn't work ??!! Way to effectively use our tax dollars.

Phoenix pay system cost could total $2.6B before cheaper replacement ready.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/phoenix-pay-system-cost-report-1.5138036

[Bouncing Bettys]

^Rest assured someone made a lot of money selling that system, and those in government who helped push for it, will have nice cushy jobs in the private sector as their reward.

[MG1]

Fucking hell, I’m charging the EV at the Homer Street DC Fast Charger and everything there is sticky. The sidewalk, the chargers, everything. I notice what looks like tree sap on the car. I was like fucking hell, then this lady in the Tesla in front of me says, “That’s not tree sap. It’s aphid droppings. Okay, I run back into the car. I’m not going to be pissed on by a thousand aphids, lol.

The next Charger down the street opened up and it’s void of trees, so I just charged in that spot. Checking the roof of the car, sure enough, five aphids the same colour as the leaves, were crawling around.

[subordinate]

Yea. Glad a company took me on. I almost gave up on plumbing because no one would hire me and was job less for 5 months

In hindsight. I should have became an electrician. Less physical and cleaner haha

yeah, any trade is solid to have.

There's a good saying out there, "the grass is always greener where you water it" which I feel applies to this

[DavidNguyen]

^^ Not necessarily. I worked as an apprentice sparky on slab. Not fun when you're knees deep in concrete trying to repair broken cor-line/boxes.

Thats not very physical. Plumber gotta carry tools and pipes and dig trenches then bury them.

Plus working with some Jman olumber all they do is scream lol. I never see electricians do it

[mickz]

Not saying plumbing and electrical isn't physical but everything looks light duty compared to rod monkeys assembling rebar.

[Hondaracer]

That type of work is for crack heads.

[punkwax]

Low voltage/data is a great trade IMO. I’m not on the tools myself but it’s typically a clean/safe work environment and anyone worth their salt could basically hand pick who they want to work for and make good money doing it. Techs typically get a vehicle, phone, laptop etc. provided as well by the bigger outfits.

All the top companies in BC are always looking for good people and there’s been a shortage of quality TQ’d techs in security for 20+ years. Low voltage is consistently growing as technology evolves and the security market is considered somewhat of a “recession proof” industry. This is because when times are tough, crime tends to increase and those with money spend to protect their businesses/properties.

Good programs available at BCIT for anyone looking.

[mickz]

Low voltage/data is a great trade IMO. I’m not on the tools myself but it’s typically a clean/safe work environment and anyone worth their salt could basically hand pick who they want to work for and make good money doing it. Techs typically get a vehicle, phone, laptop etc. provided as well by the bigger outfits.

All the top companies in BC are always looking for good people and there’s been a shortage of quality TQ’d techs in security for 20+ years. Low voltage is consistently growing as technology evolves and the security market is considered somewhat of a “recession proof” industry. This is because when times are tough, crime tends to increase and those with money spend to protect their businesses/properties.

Good programs available at BCIT for anyone looking.

Definitely good if you can specialize in something like access control. I like that they've now included it in the curriculum. Alarm installers are a dime a dozen especially if you work for a big company (ADT, Brinks, etc come to mind.) They can hire anyone off the street with no criminal record and train them in a day to install wireless contacts and sell monitoring contracts.

I completed the Security Systems Tech program at BCIT about 10 years ago. With 16 students in the class, 14 graduated. Probably 2 are still in the trade. Technology has improved so much and prices have become more affordable for people to install their own equipment. If you have the installer's manual you can figure out the wiring and programming. Gone are the days of programming panels with a PC550 keypad and converting binary numbers in your head.

[yray]

If you do low voltage, then you should go do fire alarms.

That is definitely recession proof lol and shits always 10 years behind.

[GLOW]

That type of work is for crack heads.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DYje57V_BY

on a serious note, to play devil's advocate to yray, if you consider the fire alarm tech route, go invest the time to be a sparky, and get exp & be good at FA work, you can work for FA tech companies, or be the FAG for electrical firms... Fire Alarm Guy :troll: Kappa

you'll never be out of work. there's always need an electrician that knows what the fuck they're doing with fire alarm systems.

my 2 cents, that's about all it's worth...

[whitev70r]

Anybody has a solution to those damn annoying Mandarin robocalls ... they are getting so frequent. Coming in on land line so can't block like I can with cell phone.

[MG1]

I kept blocking the calls and I've not had a call in about a month now. You're referring to those, "Ching Chong, Ling Long, Ting Tong," calls, right?

Mandarin, eh? It all sounds chinese to me................

[subordinate]

Got a safeway gas discount for Shell stations, says you need need to provide a coupon yet gives you the option to use the code at the pump.

Anyways 4 cents off a litre. up to 75 litres. 3 bucks...better than nothing?

No use for me

14075038802

If anyone wants to use it, and if you do, post if it was used.

[DavidNguyen]

I kept blocking the calls and I've not had a call in about a month now. You're referring to those, "Ching Chong, Ling Long, Ting Tong," calls, right?

Mandarin, eh? It all sounds chinese to me................

Received one the other day. Didnt answer it. Just blocked it

[ssjGoku69]

How do I get rid of Rev Hang on a Honda K24?

People say you can "tune it out", but what does that mean? Does a box need to be connected to the car's computer?

[SSM_DC5]

How do I get rid of Rev Hang on a Honda K24?

People say you can "tune it out", but what does that mean? Does a box need to be connected to the car's computer?

Tune with Hondata probably

[subordinate]

30% off sale at Marks, Pretty rare.

Often it's 20%, and that's about 4x a year. So this is a very good deal. Maybe combine with ebates or something

[MG1]

They had a 30% off storewide sale a month or two ago. I got me a pair of jeans for scary cheap. It was a buy one get 2nd pair for 50% off, then the 30% kicked in after that discount.

Socks this time......... maybe another old man, bucket hat. My trusty, "Angel of the Winds Casino," hat is getting pretty beat up. It's my, "Indiana Jones," go to, hat. Wouldn't be caught dead not wearing it, gulolol. Well, the sun is out more now and I have to protect the noggins. Heat stroke at my age is no fun.

EDIT: I just remembered. The last 30% off was Mother’s Day sale. If I can find the receipt and fill out some on-line survey, I get a code for another $10.00 off a $50.00 purchase. Such win!

Also, the sale is on till tomollow, so buy something now, get the receipt, and do the survey to get code for later today or tomorrow. I’m gonna get that black belt san dan for killer frugalness, gulolol.

[batshitcrazy]

my doctor mentioned that she does online visits.

[Hondaracer]

Telus now offers a similar service for anyone called “Babylon” it’s an app where you skype with a doctor and they can do pretty much anything from prescriptions to referrals. Works pretty great actually I’ve used it a few times.

If you link it with your family doctor they will update your records with them as well

[DavidNguyen]

Powerbeats pro. 329+12%. Anyone have these?

[CharlesInCharge]

What a world class country.

Video shows children attacking and beating woman in Saskatchewan
youtube.com/watch?v=y7QkjrHmF18

[SFU_wmc]

What brand do you guys use for quick interior detailers now a days?

[whitev70r]

BC regulating Bitumen ruling ... sorry, no can do that.

https://globalnews.ca/news/5311260/bc-court-of-appeal-trans-mountain-ruling/

[Bouncing Bettys]

The Shaw box at my parent's cottage, an Arris HDDSR 600, is shutting down and rebooting every 5 minutes. Shaw can't seem to find a problem.

-power is supplied by a new Honda 7000Watt generator which is capable of powering devices which draw much more power like the washer, dryer, and microwave.
- coax cable goes to to a Shaw satellite dish.
- it has had all the connections disconnected and reconnected, including plugging the power into the wall instead of the powerbar
- it has been powercycled for more than 5 minutes
- all the bandwidth checks on various channels came up normal
- the setup has worked fine for the past few years, we even tried running it on the old generator and it still has the same issue.

I suspect the box is the issue, but Shaw doesn't seem keen on the idea of replacing it.

[underscore]

What's the area around it like? Does it have good airflow or is it stuffed in a cabinet?