[Euro7r]

^The mother first language isn't English, so she likely don't really know how her words affects other. The intent isn't to be racist. Fuck Shaw and their shitty customer service anyways. They nickel and dime every fucking thing. In this case, over a word someone said?

[Hondaracer]

I think she should be booted just moreso to learn to speak to people with respect regardless of the intent.

[westopher]

^The mother first language isn't English, so she likely don't really know how her words affects other. The intent isn't to be racist. Fuck Shaw and their shitty customer service anyways. They nickel and dime every fucking thing. In this case, over a word someone said?
The term in her native language is considered racist, so not sure how her not being proficient English is relevant.
If I'm in china and call someone there a racist slur in English, my lack of understanding of Chinese isn't relevant. Also how are they nickel and diming them lol. Did they give her a bill for coming into the store?

[punkwax]

^ so this is all interesting to me as I learned something new about the Chinese language just a few hours ago while picking my daughter up from guitar lessons.

Another dad, also Caucasian, was speaking Chinese to his son and the boy’s teacher commented that it must’ve been a hard language to learn. For me, knowing that English is very difficult compared to other languages to learn, I eavesdropped more than I normally would.

The dad said that the hardest part was understanding that the language is more tonal and that the same word can have a completely different meaning depending on how you say it in terms of inflection. I’m not sure if he was speaking Mandarin or Cantonese, but I guess my question is, can gwailo be used as a derogatory term as well as more of a neutral description for a white person or even perhaps in a different light?

My best bud since 1989 when he moved here from HK has called me gwailo more than once. Mostly when he’s been mad so if there might be a chance it could also be a term of endearment, I’d like to tell him that I know each time he’s called me a gwailo it just means he loves me. That would piss him off so good :lol

[Gumby]

“Gwai Lo” is a Cantonese term, literally meaning “ghost guy”. I would classify it as a slang/borderline-derogatory term to describe a Caucasian. The more polite term would be “sai yan”, which means “western person”.

But then with most languages, there are so many nuances involved… you could use gwai Lo to insult a stranger, but it could also be seen as a term of endearment in a twisted way in punkwax’s case :lol

[whitev70r]

Just like the N word. When a brotha calls another brotha N ...it's a term of brotherly love. But if a white guy uses it, racist ...except when the two are best buds.

[CivicBlues]

Look at all these gwailos here tripping over themselves with a victim complex :lol

[Hondaracer]

Look at all these gwailos here tripping over themselves with a victim complex :lol

Gross people be gross. Regardless of your race

Of course if it was an old white guy going on some rant in German he’d be a nazi and all over global news etc

[El Bastardo]

Look at all these gwailos here tripping over themselves with a victim complex :lol


The ones REALLY committed to victimhood will transcend gwai (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_Dolezal) into something else entirely.

[CivicBlues]

Gross people be gross. Regardless of your race

Of course if it was an old white guy going on some rant in German he’d be a nazi and all over global news etc

Read the story.

No one was going on a racist rant at the Shaw store. It was an old Chinese lady that used the ambiguous term "gwailo" instead of the more polite term while speaking Cantonese to her son-in-law when he asked who helped her the other day.

It's basically analogous to if some old white guy is asked "who helped you?, and he said, "oh that Oriental fellow here yesterday". Is it racist? No, just horribly out of date but no malice was involved.

[Euro7r]

Read the story.

No one was going on a racist rant at the Shaw store. It was an old Chinese lady that used the ambiguous term "gwailo" instead of the more polite term while speaking Cantonese to her son-in-law when he asked who helped her the other day.

It's basically analogous to if some old white guy is asked "who helped you?, and he said, "oh that Oriental fellow here yesterday". Is it racist? No, just horribly out of date but no malice was involved.

Maybe I don't got no feelings lol, but seems like people nowadays get butthurt or "offended" quite easily over a word or something someone said? Then it makes the news, how is this even news worthy article.....There was never a bad intent with what the mother said (could be all she knew to describe Caucasian).

[StylinRed]

Read the story.

No one was going on a racist rant at the Shaw store. It was an old Chinese lady that used the ambiguous term "gwailo" instead of the more polite term while speaking Cantonese to her son-in-law when he asked who helped her the other day.

It's basically analogous to if some old white guy is asked "who helped you?, and he said, "oh that Oriental fellow here yesterday". Is it racist? No, just horribly out of date but no malice was involved.

No that's bullshit n u know it

She could ha e said the "white guy" or anything else, instead she chose the derogatory term that's so ingrained in cantos gweilo hutgwei chazai the racism is so ingrained in them that it's natural and they're shocked when someone is mad

It's like white ppl in the 1930s being shocked if anyone got mad at them for using the N word

But you don't need to explain why it's wrong, they know, they just don't think it matters

[Presto]

TIL "Peaches" is not a cover song. I thought it was because of a King of the Hill episode where Hank played the guitar and sung the first line of the song. I thought PUSA covered a country song because why would Hank Hill listen to PUSA?

[CivicBlues]

No that's bullshit n u know it

She could ha e said the "white guy" or anything else, instead she chose the derogatory term that's so ingrained in cantos gweilo hutgwei chazai the racism is so ingrained in them that it's natural and they're shocked when someone is mad

It's like white ppl in the 1930s being shocked if anyone got mad at them for using the N word

But you don't need to explain why it's wrong, they know, they just don't think it matters

Gweilo = "Whitey" in English and along the lines of Negro, Oriental, maybe even Chinaman. Of course this is not a perfect analogy but I would say it's more accurate than Gweilo being analogous to "N*gger" or "Ch*nk"

I'm just as annoyed by the casual xenophobia that permeates Chinese Culture/Language as you are but to equate some grandma's limited and ignorant vocabulary to White Nationalists or back-in-the-day Segregationists slurs is a bit of a stretch. Por Por may have ignorant outdated views but doesn't want to separate from all whites nor does she want to enslave black people.

[bobbinka]

https://c.tenor.com/02-Ngq3Ee4EAAAAd/asian-lady.gif

[donk.]

I remember being in Shanghai for 6hrs during a layover, I decided to take the maglev in, and a cab back to the airport

Poked around the city for an hour, had a senior guy point at me and laugh, followed by a shivering action from him. Then we both nodded and laughed (I was wearing shorts, and it was like 10C at the time, he was in full winter gear)

So I hop into a random cab, the male driver in his 40s is all cheery happy to see a white guy, doesn't speak any English, all good of course

Then about 1 minute after we start driving, he calls up his homie on facetime, on the highway, and starts chatting, laughing every couple of words, then it gets strange... He would move the phone from himself, over to me, several times (so he could show his friend I was in the car?) followed by severe laughing
I don't understand a word of what happened, except the four or five times guilo came out of his mouth howling with his buddy

This was like 5 years ago, I didn't care, nor did I know, I found the entire scenario extremely amusing and confusing

Today, it's a conversation starter, worth a laugh

Maybe someone from china can explain this 5 year mystery

[whitev70r]

^ bro, if someone explained it to you ... it wouldn't be half as funny! The reason it happened is so that 5 years later, you can retell it on a forum to crack other people up. That's it ... that's the purpose ... :lol

[StylinRed]

Gweilo = "Whitey" in English and along the lines of Negro, Oriental, maybe even Chinaman. Of course this is not a perfect analogy but I would say it's more accurate than Gweilo being analogous to "N*gger" or "Ch*nk"

I'm just as annoyed by the casual xenophobia that permeates Chinese Culture/Language as you are but to equate some grandma's limited and ignorant vocabulary to White Nationalists or back-in-the-day Segregationists slurs is a bit of a stretch. Por Por may have ignorant outdated views but doesn't want to separate from all whites nor does she want to enslave black people.

You can't say oh it's not Hitler/kkk/skinhead level racist so it's okay /shrug

racist is racist, we allow no quarter when it's racism against Asians why are we even needing to discuss it now simply because it's against whitey is messed up

[GLOW]

we allow no quarter when it's racism against Asians

we don't? i thought a large part of the problem in the west is that we do...
:shrug:

[westopher]

We don’t prevent it, as you can’t really make the choice for someone not to be racist, but it’s quite literally one of the most demonized acts in Canada by normal people at the moment, as it should be. There’s no place for racism from anyone.
Imagine this was some old white dude referring to an employee as a chinaman. It would be top story on every news outlet in BC and you’d have people calling for jail time.
Again, it’s nowhere near the N-word, as it doesn’t come with the relation to centuries of oppression, slavery, etc. I’m not gonna cry about it if someone calls me a gwailo. I just don’t care, but being asked to leave the store was hardly an overreaction.
Honestly, I’m white devil, so I have no idea what it’s like to experience real racism, but at least the people I associate with would not tolerate racism against someone if we saw it.

[sonick]

Anybody know how best to shop/buy original artwork or paintings locally?

Before COVID I went to the east side culture crawl and saw some nice stuff, but besides that event I have no idea how I'd be able to get access to that kind of original artwork normally.

Thanks

[Hehe]

Anybody know how best to shop/buy original artwork or paintings locally?

Before COVID I went to the east side culture crawl and saw some nice stuff, but besides that event I have no idea how I'd be able to get access to that kind of original artwork normally.

Thanks

I ventured into the topic after getting my house and TBH, I think it's robbery in plain daylight for the price that they are offering.

So, unless there's anything/anyone in particular that you are looking for, I'd suggest going to places such as Emily Carr, where they have an annual Student Art Sale or any local Art exhibition where the intention is not really about selling, but simply a way for new artists to show their work.

Find an artist you like, and get in touch with them. I'm actually in the process of commissioning a painting from an Emily Carr graduate. We discussed what I wanted, she visited our place and is now working on it.

[El Bastardo]

First they put chemicals in the water to turn the freakin' frogs gay, then they put litterboxes and lowered tables in cafeterias for students who identify as furries.

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/texas-gop-candidate-furries-schools/

This has nothing to do with anything but I need people to know this is something someone believed.

[GLOW]

I ventured into the topic after getting my house and TBH, I think it's robbery in plain daylight for the price that they are offering.

So, unless there's anything/anyone in particular that you are looking for, I'd suggest going to places such as Emily Carr, where they have an annual Student Art Sale or any local Art exhibition where the intention is not really about selling, but simply a way for new artists to show their work.

Find an artist you like, and get in touch with them. I'm actually in the process of commissioning a painting from an Emily Carr graduate. We discussed what I wanted, she visited our place and is now working on it.

funny you mentioned emily carr, i was just going to suggest checking out the shops on granville island or similar markets. does the NVan quay have artwork in their market?

[Hondaracer]

Culture crawl used to be a spot to find some value with original art but as HeHE said it’s gotten kinda crazy

I’ve actually tried to bargain with a few artists I really liked as I loved the work but just couldn’t afford the price. My reasoning is if I can pay 75% of the asking price and tell anyone who comes into my home about you and your work, it adds a bit more value to your work than grinding a price for 2 years until someone grabs it and forgets who you are. The argument doesn’t work very well lol

I have two commissioned peices that I love and I hit a real sweet spot with because now the same artists are charging triple or more for similar peices. Emily carr is probably a good place to start to find some value

[sonick]

Culture crawl used to be a spot to find some value with original art but as HeHE said it’s gotten kinda crazy

I’ve actually tried to bargain with a few artists I really liked as I loved the work but just couldn’t afford the price. My reasoning is if I can pay 75% of the asking price and tell anyone who comes into my home about you and your work, it adds a bit more value to your work than grinding a price for 2 years until someone grabs it and forgets who you are. The argument doesn’t work very well lol

I have two commissioned peices that I love and I hit a real sweet spot with because now the same artists are charging triple or more for similar peices. Emily carr is probably a good place to start to find some value

I ventured into the topic after getting my house and TBH, I think it's robbery in plain daylight for the price that they are offering.

So, unless there's anything/anyone in particular that you are looking for, I'd suggest going to places such as Emily Carr, where they have an annual Student Art Sale or any local Art exhibition where the intention is not really about selling, but simply a way for new artists to show their work.

Find an artist you like, and get in touch with them. I'm actually in the process of commissioning a painting from an Emily Carr graduate. We discussed what I wanted, she visited our place and is now working on it.

Outside of the student sale, what's the best way to find/browse Emily Carr students?

[Spectre_Cdn]

LinkedIn? :lol

[Hondaracer]

I find a lot of local artists on IG and DM them if peices are for sale etc.

If you can find a couple of students odds are you’ll find more in their followers etc

[GLOW]

f it, got any kids or nieces/nephews?

just do what my wife did and hang art made by your kids for free :lol
actually we have some that i think are quite good and i would have tried to bring to the office if i wasn't wfh...one is in the background in zoom meetings and ppl comment on it, at least it looks good through a webcam :lawl:

[GLOW]

i keep getting the same letter (diff copies) sent to my address but the person on the letter doesn't live here.

i keep writing does not live here stop sending it here and drop it back in the mailbox. either the post officer derps the same letter back to me, or they keep sending another printed copy of the letter to me. 1 specific letter is starting to get annoying. all prepaid postage.

any ideas?

[keifun]

i keep getting the same letter (diff copies) sent to my address but the person on the letter doesn't live here.

i keep writing does not live here stop sending it here and drop it back in the mailbox. either the post officer derps the same letter back to me, or they keep sending another printed copy of the letter to me. 1 specific letter is starting to get annoying. all prepaid postage.

any ideas?

On the top right corner with the stamp. Does it say letter mail? Personalized mail?
Personalized mail doesn't get returned back to sender. They only pay for one way postage. So if it's that, it goes in the trash and the sender probably send you another one without updating their database.

[whitev70r]

If it is a company, I would google them, find their info@... email and send them an email informing them to take this address off their list. Use a burner email account to do that though .. not your personal go to one ... (goes without saying).

[Hondaracer]

Is there anything more annoying than a company calling you when you specifically requested an email quote? Lol

I needed a job done I couldn’t do myself so I emailed like 5 companies that could do it, 4/5 quickly responded to the email with a quote and left it open ended for me to follow up. The 5th never emailed me but power called me like 3-4 times in one day, then the guy texts me asking when they can schedule the work. I text back saying I’m in meetings all day please just email me the quote. (It’s somthing you could 100% quote from google street view etc)

No Response, then a week later power calling again.. lol.. like I know I should just pick up and say fuck off but nice understanding of your customer lol

[CharlesInCharge]

https://i.imgur.com/t4uISiu.jpg

[whitev70r]

This should be good! Gondola up to SFU approved by City of Burnaby.

https://images.dailyhive.com/20210301091849/translink-burnaby-mountain-sfu-gondola-route-1-f.jpg

[68style]

I find a lot of local artists on IG and DM them if peices are for sale etc.

If you can find a couple of students odds are you’ll find more in their followers etc

Everytime I think I have you pegged, you go on a tangent like this and I don't know who you are again lol

[donk.]

Anyone fly out of YVR recently?

Is it a zoo or standard 2-3hr early is fine for check in?
Every time I've traveled in the past, I got to the gate in 20 minutes.....
Flights also at 8am, so lower traffic hour

[Hondaracer]

Domestically?

Flew twice in the summer and both times it was checked in and through security in like 20 minutes or less

[mikemhg]

Security at the airports has been relatively dead as of late for flying out of YVR or Abby.

It's coming back where it's somewhat slow (PCR checking and all that crap the CBSA are doing now).

[Euro7r]

Any suggestions for a patio table/chair for my apartment balcony? Not looking to break the bank.

Also looking for a portable bbq. Any recommendations?

Not looking to break the bank for both items lol.

[Hondaracer]

Downtown Costco had a little mini Weber that would fit the bill

[Teriyaki]

Any suggestions for a patio table/chair for my apartment balcony? Not looking to break the bank.

Also looking for a portable bbq. Any recommendations?

Not looking to break the bank for both items lol.

If you're not picky, have you looked at the used market ala FB marketplace and the like? I find that patio furniture is one of those things that lots of people buy new, then find they don't use it at all and just dump for a fraction of their original cost.

Whatever you do, don't buy that cheap Ikea set. Thing will list 2 years tops, not to mention the chair is super uncomfortable

[pastarocket]

A bunch of C-Lais and other mainlanders get into a “brawl” with hair pulling and umbrellas in dispute over a parking spot at Richmond’s Foody world.

The crappy background music for one of the videos is hilarious. :lawl:

What a way to start the Lunar New Year.

https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/violent-brawl-breaks-out-at-busy-richmond-parking-lot-ahead-of-lunar-new-year-5013322?fbclid=IwAR1RV_bo4YUHVvbPi34WhbmRDkxRVZDGb 9q1ZVgFFOq1_5XNv6iZjWe_bDk


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[El Bastardo]

The crappy background music for one of the videos is hilarious. :lawl:



I was waiting for Gandalf to get out of his Corolla and start swinging

[GLOW]

the 1 guy was on top, he almost seemed like he didn't want to fight, kneeling on the guy holding his wrists, and his punches look like in slow mo like he wasn't sure if he really wanted to hit him.

weird

[Presto]

Betcha someone was standing in a parking spot to hold it :P

[Razor Ramon HG]

https://i.imgur.com/ijCFq6U.jpg

Anyone with experience know who is responsible for trimming this in the City of Burnaby?

Photo taken from our kitchen window. Not sure who's responsible if it's the city because it's high up near the power lines, property owner, or if it's us because it's overhanging our property.

I know the City of Burnaby website says the property owner has to maintain the tree, but just wanted to confirm because I've read conflicting experiences.

[racerman88]

I would email the city that photo and say you are concerned about the lines running through the overgrown branches


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[Razor Ramon HG]

I would email the city that photo and say you are concerned about the lines running through the overgrown branches


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Yeah, sent an email earlier. Just curious if anyone else had experience with a similar situation.

My mom mentioned someone from the city comes by once a year to take a look at the tree to see if it's going to cause damage to power lines or something, but I don't remember them doing anything for the past couple of years.

[Hondaracer]

Can make a fairly safe assumption as to what’s going to happen lol

Contact city, they say it’s hydros issue, contact hydro, they say it’s a city issue.

[Euro7r]

Wouldn't this default back to the property owner due to the tree being on private property? It would be their duty to ensure overgrown tree is properly maintained?

[fliptuner]

2:22 02-02-2022

[WD-40]

2:22 02-02-2022

200 years from now would be next epic point in time. 2222 CE (anno Domini)


will that banner go away now?

it appears that you have not posted on our forums in several weeks, why not take a few moments to ask a question, help provide a solution or just engage in a conversation with another member in any one of our forums?

[Manic!]

Wouldn't this default back to the property owner due to the tree being on private property? It would be their duty to ensure overgrown tree is properly maintained?

Any part of the tree that's on your property is your responsibility.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Any part of the tree that's on your property is your responsibility.

The city told me to hire a contractor to cut off the branches.

That’s right – under civil law you have the right to remove branches that ‘trespass’ over your property if you wish, but it is not the responsibility of the owner of the tree to make sure that his tree is not growing over your property.

[punkwax]

I was told years and years ago that if you call Hydro to express concern, they may come do it for you.

No guarantees but probably worth a quick call.

[SSM_DC5]

What was bchydro's response?

[Great68]

Any part of the tree that's on your property is your responsibility.

Usually that's the case, however regardless of what overhangs your property, you can't trim it in such a fashion that it would cause permanent damage to the tree.

[El Bastardo]

https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/1488887563830104071

70,000 people are out of power (https://abc13.com/texas-power-outages-why-is-out-winter-storm-arctic-cold-front/11535009/) on day 1 of a multi-day cold front and Ted Cruz is out here making jokes.

cool cool cool cool

[68style]

Ted Cruz is definitely on my Top 10 list of worst people in the world...

I've never seen someone who's less ashamed to be an embarrassment in my whole life

[StylinRed]

https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/1488887563830104071

70,000 people are out of power (https://abc13.com/texas-power-outages-why-is-out-winter-storm-arctic-cold-front/11535009/) on day 1 of a multi-day cold front and Ted Cruz is out here making jokes.

cool cool cool cool

And Texas wants to be the crypto mining capital of the USA, get ready for more outages :badpokerface:

[westopher]

Lol remember when trump called his wife ugly but he still spent 4 years blowing the guy afterwards?
He’s such a fucking pussy.

[BlackV62K2]

https://twitter.com/VancouverPD/status/1488988486208159745

You can't be serious. VPD handing out safety whistles. Yes, let me blow on this safety whistle while I get randomly attacked/stabbed. The whole CoV council needs to go if this is their idea of improving public safety.

[mikemhg]

https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/1488887563830104071

70,000 people are out of power (https://abc13.com/texas-power-outages-why-is-out-winter-storm-arctic-cold-front/11535009/) on day 1 of a multi-day cold front and Ted Cruz is out here making jokes.

cool cool cool cool

No fucking way, that's real?!?! :lol :lol :lol

[GLOW]

he scared of tucker carlson too after he called out jan 6 and backtracked and said sorry, can't make this stuff up

[CharlesInCharge]

The Trudeau's must be the third and forth top Prime Ministers in history to increase Canada's debt causing inflation and basically a nations servitude to transatlantic Anglo Zionists (They back both sides of the great wars and created the majority of pandemics).

We must be over 50 billion a year in debt interest alone. But now that people are making moves theyre propping up that dweeb as a new Prime minister.
Unfortunately Canadians are too dumb to see that hes just another Ron Paul pressure relief valve and false hope Obama meat puppet.

If by the smallest of chances the Convoys power becomes great and smart, it should nationalize oil and diamonds first then wait for an American occupation and see how long that would last. Maybe Russia and China would aid in help over time.



Today I found a video of a freedom convoy man showing a soy boy with assburgers (without mental complexity) a taste of freedom.
https://streamable.com/4eqtfr

[Bouncing Bettys]

https://twitter.com/0rf/status/1490235477269483520

[Manic!]

https://twitter.com/0rf/status/1490235477269483520

The only thing he cares about is money. That's the only thing people who complain about being de-platformed care about. If you don't care about money you can't be taken off the internet.

[Euro7r]

My wedding is coming up a in a couple months. I'm trying to get a Tuxedo & suits for my groomsmen. Groomsmen will be rentals; however, for my Tuxedo, I'm not sure if I want to rent or fork out the money. I went to Moores on the weekend and they said it won't be 100% fitted due to it being a rental. If I get a custom Tux, it starts at $500, and then it'll increase if you start tacking on things like custom designed inner lining material etc. Rental is $250 and custom one is $500.

I went to Bello wedding where my fiance is renting her dress to check their Tux, it was more fitted to my body; however, there is only one option to choose from in terms of styling as their shop is catered to wedding dresses mainly. Rental is $250. I like their fit, but don't quite really like the styling.

Is there any other good places I should consider looking at? Part of me I would like to rent due to I won't use a Tux in my day to day attire (save the few hundred bucks), but at the same time, the wedding day is about me and I should look the damn best. Not sure what I should do....

[inv4zn]

My wedding is coming up a in a couple months. I'm trying to get a Tuxedo & suits for my groomsmen. Groomsmen will be rentals; however, for my Tuxedo, I'm not sure if I want to rent or fork out the money. I went to Moores on the weekend and they said it won't be 100% fitted due to it being a rental. If I get a custom Tux, it starts at $500, and then it'll increase if you start tacking on things like custom designed inner lining material etc. Rental is $250 and custom one is $500.

I went to Bello wedding where my fiance is renting her dress to check their Tux, it was more fitted to my body; however, there is only one option to choose from in terms of styling as their shop is catered to wedding dresses mainly. Rental is $250. I like their fit, but don't quite really like the styling.

Is there any other good places I should consider looking at? Part of me I would like to rent due to I won't use a Tux in my day to day attire (save the few hundred bucks), but at the same time, the wedding day is about me and I should look the damn best. Not sure what I should do....

I rented mine from Debonair (part of Bridal Gallery, new west). Our wedding was suuper small so no groomsmen, so I was apprehensive going in because I thought they'd just shrug me off. Not so, they were very helpful with minor fitting/alterations provided, etc., and they had quite a selection. I think all in all I paid ~$200 and I rented literally everything except underwear.

Also..........yes your wedding is about both you guys, but I guarantee you as long as you don't go below a certain threshold nobody will give a shit about how you look.

[GLOW]

unless they changed their stuff, bello is essentially a dress store, the stuff for guys is really to put you in a suit as background decoration for the girl, the options for suites: a black and a white :lol

i was surprised at the selection/service at the moores dt store on granville...my buddy rented from there and i was a groomsmen many moons ago.

the tux store by hemlock & 6th ave has a lot of selections & options. they use to suit up hockey players for award shows iirc.

unless you have a unique body type i think the temp alterations are fine. try stuff on see what you like. i think prices range $250-500 as well at both, can go higher if you want to dress up like mr peanut.

congrats & good luck in your search.

[whitev70r]

Today I found a video of a freedom convoy man showing a soy boy with assburgers (without mental complexity) a taste of freedom.
https://streamable.com/4eqtfr

Oh my ... black pick up truck was not even carrying Canada flag and all ... not sure if he was even part of the Convoy, was he? Regardless, his ass should get a call from police regarding assault charges. They got his plate. We'll see who has the final taste of 'freedom' ... :lol

[whitev70r]

Any one know a quick turn around for ski or snowboard tuning, sharpen, wax? I don't want to have to wait like 3-4 days. I was even looking for someone in CL that can do in his garage but couldn't find anything. Thanks in advance..

[CharlesInCharge]

Oh my ... black pick up truck was not even carrying Canada flag and all ... not sure if he was even part of the Convoy, was he? Regardless, his ass should get a call from police regarding assault charges. They got his plate. We'll see who has the final taste of 'freedom' ... :lol From the Reddit Vancouver source, I believe they said it was part of the convoy.

The police themselves should be charged for dereliction of duty in this case...
using small children as human shields to block the Commercial Drive route. Imagine the headlines that would make had Ottawa protesters done the same against a car line of police.

https://streamable.com/gdvkyg

https://i.imgur.com/c9QrUq9.jpg

[68style]

Haha, that's an, uh, "interesting" way of looking at it?

Perhaps someone with even a hint of optimism in their life might say they're teaching kids the difference between right and wrong and how to stand up for what they believe in?

Is there an age requirement for protesting? Do they check ID to verify it when you protest? Is it more okay to run over an adult than a kid? BTW you can't legally block the police from going about their duty so yah, that would be really irresponsible to throw your kid in front of a police convoy.

Your argument is pretty fucking stupid lol

[whitev70r]

From the Reddit Vancouver source, I believe they said it was part of the convoy.

The police themselves should be charged for dereliction of duty in this case...
using small children as human shields to block the Commercial Drive route. Imagine the headlines that would make had Ottawa protesters done the same against a car line of police.


^^ Counter protesters also has the right and 'freedom' to protest ... no matter how old. Freedom doesn't just go one way clown.

Personally, I thought it was an ingenious way to disrupt them. Someone was asking if it worked, I think so. The convoy had to split up. It just so happens I had to be around VGH Broadway area around 11:30-12:00 noon on Sat and I didn't see any trucks or pickups honking near the hospital. Traffic was fine near City Hall, 12th, Cambie, Willow, etc. Just the annoying honking ... but since we live in a democratic society, that's a small price to pay for the privilege.

[CharlesInCharge]

Haha, that's an, uh, "interesting" way of looking at it?

Perhaps someone with even a hint of optimism in their life might say they're teaching kids the difference between right and wrong and how to stand up for what they believe in?

Is there an age requirement for protesting? Do they check ID to verify it when you protest? Is it more okay to run over an adult than a kid?

^^ Counter protesters also has the right and 'freedom' to protest ... no matter how old. Freedom doesn't just go one way clown. As if some vaxxed lunatic didnt run over 3-4 convoy protesters a few days go... maybe your next argument will be children have resilient bones and a cars undercarriage/oil pan would be high enough to pass over a small skull then crush it like a melon.

BTW you can't legally block the police from going about their duty so yah, that would be really irresponsible to throw your kid in front of a police convoy.

Your argument is pretty fucking stupid lol When the Queen calls, there's a very thin line between police and tyrants.
This country is so desperate that it blows people up with IEDs (improvised explosive devices) dug into the ground and plots smear campaigns.
The Gustafsen Lake standoff
https://youtu.be/PynWtpqgyJ8
https://youtu.be/rjoqaFg5ZjY

https://i.imgur.com/HWd4qfs.jpg

^^ Counter protesters also has the right and 'freedom' to protest ... no matter how old. Freedom doesn't just go one way clown.

Personally, I thought it was an ingenious way to disrupt them. Someone was asking if it worked, I think so. The convoy had to split up. It just so happens I had to be around VGH Broadway area around 11:30-12:00 noon on Sat and I didn't see any trucks or pickups honking near the hospital. Traffic was fine near City Hall, 12th, Cambie, Willow, etc. Just the annoying honking ... but since we live in a democratic society, that's a small price to pay for the privilege. Remember what happened to the guys who purposely released tainted AIDS blood in Canadian medicine? Nothing happened... they do what they want here. Youre at the mercy of the elite.

I read a guys tweet claiming a PhD in molecular biology.
He says, no doubt this is an engineered biological weapon and not natural. Statistically improbably to have four segments that map to a completely different virus (HIV) with 100% conservation.

You dont have look in to it but atleast realize youve put a spike protein into your blood and organs in which a similar vaccine that was created, detects HIV antibodies.
Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-55269381

[highfive]

My wedding is coming up a in a couple months. I'm trying to get a Tuxedo & suits for my groomsmen. Groomsmen will be rentals; however, for my Tuxedo, I'm not sure if I want to rent or fork out the money. I went to Moores on the weekend and they said it won't be 100% fitted due to it being a rental. If I get a custom Tux, it starts at $500, and then it'll increase if you start tacking on things like custom designed inner lining material etc. Rental is $250 and custom one is $500.

I went to Bello wedding where my fiance is renting her dress to check their Tux, it was more fitted to my body; however, there is only one option to choose from in terms of styling as their shop is catered to wedding dresses mainly. Rental is $250. I like their fit, but don't quite really like the styling.

Is there any other good places I should consider looking at? Part of me I would like to rent due to I won't use a Tux in my day to day attire (save the few hundred bucks), but at the same time, the wedding day is about me and I should look the damn best. Not sure what I should do....

go to the tux store by granville. rent 4, the 5th one is free.

[PeanutButter]

Has anyone been to an all inclusive in Mexico?

We're looking at at all inclusive in Cabos San Lucas. Seems to be about $2300 all in for a 4.5* and seven days. Direct flight, hotel, etc. I've never done all inclusive before, anything I should look out for?

[Hondaracer]

It’s very hard to take reviews seriously because people will slam an all inclusive for the dumbest shit. Read through a tonne of reviews on multiple sources like google, trip advisor etc. and then make your decision based on that.

Personally I hate Cabo. I’ve been there twice once to San Jose Del Cabo and then once at the Riu closer to downtown Cabo San Lucas. That whole area I find just stifling in terms of that endless, relentless sales pitch/hustling bullshit. I feel like I’ve never really experienced true Mexico as in areas outside of resorts etc. but Mexico as a whole kind of gives me a vibe I don’t really enjoy.

When you’re looking at 4.5/5 star resorts the differentiating factor is the food. You can go to one resort that’s a 4.5 star and the food is “good” and you’ll pay 2500-3000 a person. Then you look at some of the 5 star resorts and they are like 4000 a person, look pretty much the same, but the food will be very good. In that $2300 price range I’d probably just try to go to the newest resort possible.

Btw, almost every resort on the sea of Cortez side you won’t be swimming in the ocean unless you’re a very strong swimmer. Basically you have to dive into the rip and swim passed it in order to swim in the ocean. If you are unsure whether you’re a strong swimmer, you’re not. Lol

I’m going to Playa in March, we’ll see how it goes. Might be my last jaunt to Mexico lol

[mikemhg]

Has anyone been to an all inclusive in Mexico?

We're looking at at all inclusive in Cabos San Lucas. Seems to be about $2300 all in for a 4.5* and seven days. Direct flight, hotel, etc. I've never done all inclusive before, anything I should look out for?

Rent an Airbnb man, way better. But if it's you're first time, try to stick with 4 stars or more. $2300 per person with flight is somewhat high, what time of year are you booking?

[underscore]

I've only been to one, but the main things I noticed were 1) take a good look at what is and isn't included, 2) if you book an excursion, whatever they're telling you about it isn't accurate. That's roughly what you'll be doing, but the info the person you talk to has is off by a bit.

[PeanutButter]

We're choosing Cabo because it's a short direct 4h20m flight and we'll be travelling with a two year old, so we want the flight direct and we want it shorter. Because of the kid, we're likely not going off the resort at all.

$2300 per is the minimum for the 4.5/5* places, we are looking at either end of August or October.

It's just to recharge because we want a second baby, so we want one vacation before we have to go through war again...

[Hondaracer]

Rent an Airbnb man, way better. But if it's you're first time, try to stick with 4 stars or more. $2300 per person with flight is somewhat high, what time of year are you booking?

Prices for all inclusive are crazy right now.

My buddies and I went to Cabo and stayed at the Riu in 2013 for like $1200 all in for everything. Now the cheapest all inclusive is like $2000+

[Great68]

So my wife just got a new job in Downtown Victoria. She plans to take the bus.
It's pretty convenient, my street is right in the middle of two major bus routes direct to downtown.

Quite a change from her daily drive out to rural Central Saanich
.
That now means I'm going to have 3 vehicles that we barely drive anymore.
I'm going to have to offload at least one, I'm almost thinking it's time to part ways with the Speed 3.

[GLOW]

how's the parking/driving situation to dt victoria?

i know when i was on a job site a couple of years skytrain to dt vancouver was great, but these days i prefer to commute if parking isn't too bad. i can't be bothered by public transit during rush hour to squeeze in to a bus or train.

[Great68]

The drive from my house wouldn't be bad, I live in the Glanford/Carey area.

But monthly parking doesn't exist right now, they're not even taking waitlists. So it's standard day parking at $12 a day, and it's pretty full up.

[EvoFire]

So my wife just got a new job in Downtown Victoria. She plans to take the bus.
It's pretty convenient, my street is right in the middle of two major bus routes direct to downtown.

Quite a change from her daily drive out to rural Central Saanich
.
That now means I'm going to have 3 vehicles that we barely drive anymore.
I'm going to have to offload at least one, I'm almost thinking it's time to part ways with the Speed 3.

I miss my old one, I'm almost tempted hahaha. Some of the mods are out of production though.

[68style]

I'm tempted toooooo haha

[EvoFire]

I'm tempted toooooo haha

You should, just to make it that much more confusing for everyone

[inv4zn]

Has anyone been to an all inclusive in Mexico?

We're looking at at all inclusive in Cabos San Lucas. Seems to be about $2300 all in for a 4.5* and seven days. Direct flight, hotel, etc. I've never done all inclusive before, anything I should look out for?

We were at an all-inclusive at Puerto Vallarta (Hyatt Ziva), and both the wife and I loved it. 6 nights and I think we ate all but 3 meals in-resort. But check the fine print - for ours, room service, the 24/7 cafe, drinks service on the beach, and everything else to eat on the resort was included, including all but the most extravagant alcohols. Neither of us drink a lot, so that wasn't a huge deal.

During lunch I ordered a coke, and the waiter looks genuinely confused as he asked me "But sir! Why the hell would you want a coke, when you get a coke and RUM??"

Now, that said, during dinner the waiter asked if we wanted the lobster special, which wasn't on the menu. We said sure, and it was fucking delicious. Until we got the $120 USD bill...because it wasn't on the menu...lol. But no regrets, would recommend IF the food they serve has enough variety. Hyatt Ziva had 6 different restaurants on resort I think.

[StylinRed]

As if some vaxxed lunatic didnt run over 3-4 convoy protesters a few days go... maybe your next argument will be children have resilient bones and a cars undercarriage/oil pan would be high enough to pass over a small skull then crush it like a melon.

When the Queen calls, there's a very thin line between police and tyrants.
This country is so desperate that it blows people up with IEDs (improvised explosive devices) dug into the ground and plots smear campaigns.
The Gustafsen Lake standoff
https://youtu.be/PynWtpqgyJ8
https://youtu.be/rjoqaFg5ZjY

https://i.imgur.com/HWd4qfs.jpg



Remember what happened to the guys who purposely released tainted AIDS blood in Canadian medicine? Nothing happened... they do what they want here. Youre at the mercy of the elite.

I read a guys tweet claiming a PhD in molecular biology.
He says, no doubt this is an engineered biological weapon and not natural. Statistically improbably to have four segments that map to a completely different virus (HIV) with 100% conservation.

You dont have look in to it but atleast realize youve put a spike protein into your blood and organs in which a similar vaccine that was created, detects HIV antibodies.
Australian vaccine abandoned over false HIV response
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-55269381

This was actually really interesting! Never knew about the Lake incident, and here I thought the crackhead terrorist brainwashing plot the RCMP concocted was the only major incident they tried to pull in bc

[whitev70r]

I think police operating undercover at rallies and protests goes both ways, in all countries, regardless of left/right, black/white, anti-vax/vax, libs/cons, ... nothing new here.

[GLOW]

:lol i'm suggesting he reconsider and y'all are out here eyeing his mazdaspeed like

https://media1.giphy.com/media/uDwKGxTFrADvO/200.webp?cid=ecf05e476g8gtmaujdrd0rzd4rlej6271geeb fw2htepzuv0&rid=200.webp&ct=g

:lawl:

[Great68]

Lol, well at least it'd go to a good home

[ilovebacon]

Insane driver

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YUBjJiF0tE&t=102s

[El Bastardo]

^^ For those of you who aren't sure about watching the video, jump to 4:00 and watch for about 10 seconds for one of the most :fulloffuck: moments

[Great68]

Reminds me of the old Getaway in Stockholm videos: Warsaw edition.

[underscore]

What a cunt.

Some of that was NFSU2 shit.

[whitev70r]

^^ That is some STUPID shit .. surprised he didn't eat concrete barrier.

[underscore]

What kind of caulking is the stuff that's easy to remove? Like when you start peeling it it all comes off cleanly in one piece. I need to seal up around the edges of a window seat I built but I can never remember which type is easy and which is a mess.

[Hondaracer]

Alex plus is generally easy and if you have a big enough bead will come up in one piece if you’re lucky

[quasi]

We're choosing Cabo because it's a short direct 4h20m flight and we'll be travelling with a two year old, so we want the flight direct and we want it shorter. Because of the kid, we're likely not going off the resort at all.

$2300 per is the minimum for the 4.5/5* places, we are looking at either end of August or October.

It's just to recharge because we want a second baby, so we want one vacation before we have to go through war again...

We went to the other side, Playa Del Carmen last time. One recommendation I'd make to people go there you'll fly into Cancun, book a private van to pick you up at airport and take you back there at the end of the trip. I think it cost me around $100 total, well worth, didn't have to go on the bus and stop at every resort as they are dropping people off.

If you're going to go into town in that area stay in the tourist areas, it's pretty sketch outside IMO. I thought it would be smart to walk to the Walmart with my then 12-year-old son and wife, super sketchy not sure how we didn't get robbed. If I go again I'm not leaving the resort.

As far as East vs West coast, who swims in the ocean anyway? All that matters is the pool and the temperature as far as I'm concerned. Next trip I'm going Cabo side for the shorter flight.

I don't think it matters where you go in Mexico you're going to have people trying to sell you time shares, I got a call first morning there at 7am which was like 4am for me because of time zone I was pissed I told the guy to go fuck himself and not call me again and he didn't. They try and play it off as some sort of greeting meeting or some shit, don't fall for that don't go.

[Manic!]

https://www.narcity.com/vancouver/12-students-were-kicked-out-of-cactus-club-for-being-brown-the-police-were-called


12 Students Were Kicked Out Of Cactus Club 'For Being Brown' & The Police Were Called

"It is clear we made a mistake. They should not have been asked to leave."

[CivicBlues]

We went to the other side, Playa Del Carmen last time. One recommendation I'd make to people go there you'll fly into Cancun, book a private van to pick you up at airport and take you back there at the end of the trip. I think it cost me around $100 total, well worth, didn't have to go on the bus and stop at every resort as they are dropping people off.

If you're going to go into town in that area stay in the tourist areas, it's pretty sketch outside IMO. I thought it would be smart to walk to the Walmart with my then 12-year-old son and wife, super sketchy not sure how we didn't get robbed. If I go again I'm not leaving the resort.

As far as East vs West coast, who swims in the ocean anyway? All that matters is the pool and the temperature as far as I'm concerned. Next trip I'm going Cabo side for the shorter flight.

I don't think it matters where you go in Mexico you're going to have people trying to sell you time shares, I got a call first morning there at 7am which was like 4am for me because of time zone I was pissed I told the guy to go fuck himself and not call me again and he didn't. They try and play it off as some sort of greeting meeting or some shit, don't fall for that don't go.

99% of Mexico isn't like that. Go outside of the resorts but to tourist places like Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Merida, Campeche it's chill as fuck and not scammy at all. Mexico is one of my favorite countries to visit and it's a shame most people only experience it through the tourist beach resorts.

[quasi]

99% of Mexico isn't like that. Go outside of the resorts but to tourist places like Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Merida, Campeche it's chill as fuck and not scammy at all. Mexico is one of my favorite countries to visit and it's a shame most people only experience it through the tourist beach resorts.

I haven't been to any of those areas so you're probably right on with those areas, I know the area I was walking around wasn't nice lol.

I think if you do the all-inclusive which is what most people who go do you're going to have to deal with the timeshare thing at some point, it's not that big of a deal just a nuisance, like who's going to sit through a presentation on their vacation? That question is rhetorical, a lot do but I'm not doing it no way no how.

Outside the all-inclusive I'm sure is a different story. The physiotherapist I see goes with her girlfriend and they don't do the all-inclusive thing, they rent a house and they love it.

[6793026]

when i went to mexico back 20 years ago, we got pulled over by a cop, Mexican friend was driving his car with 5 seats, 6 people, none of use wearing seat belts....
I was so scared and it turned out the cop wanted money, we paid him off with 18 bucks... hilarious.

Mexicao has their own good and bad part of town. Look at our downtown east side, asian parents think they will kill us all the moment we don't scroll up our window. I serve soup kitchen down there and they are just normal people.

Mexico is so big, sucks to see people who just stop at Cancun and say they have been to the entire mexicco.

[68style]

I've stayed on Pacific side of Mexico and taken the local bus to Sayulita with chickens on it and stuff, nobody batted an eye and I didn't feel unsafe... talked to an old Canadian guy who drives down from Alberta every year and lives there all winter and he said he never has any trouble driving there etc.

That said, been to Cancun a few times and both times going to the actual city of Cancun and losing track of time / being there trying to get back to a place where taxis or buses are running with night falling, it was a very very different vibe... people freezing up when they spot you while they size you up and definitely got that feeling that it was best to keep moving and gtfo.

[CivicBlues]

I rented a car and drove around for a week the last time I was in Mexico in 2018, people probably thought we were crazy/would get our heads chopped off/asked for bribes. But no one did anything, the only time I was nervous was when we drove through a Millitary Checkpoint and there was a soldier manning an APC but they just waved us thru. Maybe they would have stopped us if we were Gringos *shrugs*. Maybe it would be a really bad idea to drive through the border states like where the Cartels are but the Yucatan Peninsula was just fine.

We left from Cancun and stopped along small towns as we visited the Mayan Ruins. As much as I enjoyed the Resort and doing nothing the food was so much better (and cheaper) once we drove inland. The people can mostly only speak Spanish for the most part but were so curious and friendly it was like being back in SE Asia.

[BlackV62K2]

99% of Mexico isn't like that. Go outside of the resorts but to tourist places like Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Merida, Campeche it's chill as fuck and not scammy at all. Mexico is one of my favorite countries to visit and it's a shame most people only experience it through the tourist beach resorts.

Agreed. Went to Mexico City before covid and never felt unsafe walking around the city. Had some of the best tacos as well. Would love to go back at some point.

[El Bastardo]

Maybe it would be a really bad idea to drive through the border states like where the Cartels are but the Yucatan Peninsula was just fine.




After dark is the worst time to do it. If someone is going to drive down, its best to have a mini caravan of a few vehicles with them and travel only during daylight hours.
The border cities aren't really that great either. Think of Port Kells. Just warehouses and strip malls. And a lot of fucking dogs.

[Hondaracer]

A lot of people I watch on YouTube, some who are essentially life long Travellers who do nothing else all seem to love Mexico and have it right up there with their favourite countries

I’ve been 4 times all to resorts and I just don’t think I care enough to discover the “real” Mexico. I have very little interest in that or South America etc. unfortunately with these North American vacation schedules, if I’m going to be taking 3/4/5 weeks off for sonthing, I’m going to go to Europe. Never been to South East Asia but that will likely come after I tire of Europe which may be never lol..

One thing I’d say I know I’d enjoy is the cost of travelling those countries and even Mexico. There is definitely an aspect of increasing enjoyment when you’re literally never thinking about what things cost. That’s why I very much dislike travelling the UK because things cost so fucking much without the reward of those sky high prices you get in a place like Switzerland.

I know people loveeeee London, but for me, $13-$15 for a beer to suck back exhaust fumes all day? Ehh I’ve had my fill

[El Bastardo]

One thing I’d say I know I’d enjoy is the cost of travelling those countries and even Mexico. There is definitely an aspect of increasing enjoyment when you’re literally never thinking about what things cost.


Have you met Poland? You'd like her a lot. Shes blonde, pretty, and cheap.

[Hondaracer]

Anywhere east of Germany feels pretty good.

$1 beers in Budapest, 3 course meals for $12-$15

[mikemhg]

Swimming in the ocean is the best part, anytime I'm in Mexico we barely use the pool, pretty much beach hopping daily.

I've never had problems driving in Mexico. Driven through the Mayan Riviera, all the way down from Cancun to Bacarlar numerous times. It's all safe, if anything I've felt more sketched out in cities in the States TBH.

Also driven throughout the state of Jalisco, to Tequila, Boca De Tomatlan, Manzanillo, Sayulita, etc. Driving is a little different on the Mayan Riviera side, as there are frequent police road check points, just drive through, you're fine.

I'll never understand why people have this misunderstanding of the dangers (or lack there of) of Mexico.

Next trip down there might try driving from Mexico City > Acapulco. Haven't been there yet.

We're going to Cabo in May for a quick week trip for my birthday, first time heading to that area of Mexico. I have a feeling it won't be my vibe (the Vegas of Mexico), but the GF has never done an all-inclusive before, so alas.

[68style]

^ It kind of helps with the whole not getting hassled thing when you're built like The Rock too lol

[BlackV62K2]

Eastern European women are fine af too on top of being able to travel those countries on the cheap

[pastarocket]

Kudos to the North Van RCMP for arresting these two thieves who robbed North Shore Ski & Board recently.

The idiots did a smash and grab of many ski jackets from that store.

Those fools forgot to check the Seabus schedule when the cops arrested them at the Sea Bus terminal. :lawl:

https://youtu.be/5Y1d0kgiBdc


https://www.nsnews.com/amp/local-news/suspects-in-north-van-ski-store-break-in-slalom-to-seabus-terminal-arrest-5049600


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[Razor Ramon HG]

For anyone looking to get their hands on an Arcade1Up scaled arcade cabinet, this is a hot deal. Reviews seem like it's the right product, so hoping it ships.

https://www.wayfair.ca/furniture/pdp/arcade-1up-mortal-kombat-midway-legacy-ljhy1107.html

These can be modded with a Raspberry Pi (and some other stuff) to run MAME, CPS2/CPS3, NeoGeo, etc.

The control deck on this has a non-traditional layout unlike in Japanese cabinets, so you will likely want to replace it with something custom and then throw in some Sanwa or HAPP buttons/sticks.

EDIT: Sold out

[SSM_DC5]

Do the physical samsung stores offer different trade in values than the website?

[68style]

For anyone looking to get their hands on an Arcade1Up scaled arcade cabinet, this is a hot deal. Reviews seem like it's the right product, so hoping it ships.

https://www.wayfair.ca/furniture/pdp/arcade-1up-mortal-kombat-midway-legacy-ljhy1107.html


This is cool... if I had a house I'd be all over this

[GLOW]

i'd be interested too but figured i'd buy it and only use it once.
i find the stuff i'd drool over in my youth i just don't have the same passion for.

i'd like to put a Pi setup but don't mess with that type of stuff anymore, i'm more plug 'n play :lol

[Euro7r]

Would you guys feel liable or guilty, if you sold a local cash deal item to a buyer, and it turns out not compatible or defective doesn't work. I sold a brand new sealed item, buyer complains it's not working afterwards. Is it my fault? I'm not a store, nor did I mislead the buyer in any way shape or form. Literally a grab and jet deal transaction. He could have tested before buying, which I would been fine with. My perspective is, all private cash sale deals are final sale once we walk away. Now if I said it's new perfectly working and it ends up not, then that's on me, but it's brand new sealed in box, I wouldn't know. Just one of those situations.....

[Presto]

Buyer should have done their research.

[SSM_DC5]

Might try to deal with the store I bought it from on their behalf, but if I knew I wouldn't be able to help, I'd just direct them to the manufacturer for the defective product. It was sealed in box, and they didn't accuse you of replacing the product with a brick so they're kind of on their own.

[Razor Ramon HG]

What's the item? Could they be using it or installing it wrong?

[68style]

Would you guys feel liable or guilty, if you sold a local cash deal item to a buyer, and it turns out not compatible or defective doesn't work. I sold a brand new sealed item, buyer complains it's not working afterwards. Is it my fault? I'm not a store, nor did I mislead the buyer in any way shape or form. Literally a grab and jet deal transaction. He could have tested before buying, which I would been fine with. My perspective is, all private cash sale deals are final sale once we walk away. Now if I said it's new perfectly working and it ends up not, then that's on me, but it's brand new sealed in box, I wouldn't know. Just one of those situations.....

You don't know what he did with it after he opened it or if he swapped yours with one he had that was defective. In this case I don't think you should feel bad, just bad luck for him. If you're really feeling bad you could provide him a receipt at most so he can have help to return it or something similar to that, but that's about it.

[sonick]

What's the old adage of buying a used car private sale warranty, 60 feet or 60 seconds?

[68style]

I’m a big believer in karma, I’ve helped people out post purchase like if something broke on a car right after they bought it and it wasn’t like an abuse item I gave em back a couple hundred… but some stuff it’s gotta be due diligence I think!

[El Bastardo]

What's the old adage of buying a used car private sale warranty, 60 feet or 60 seconds?


Kingsway dealers won't even offer half that

[Great68]

Would you guys feel liable or guilty, if you sold a local cash deal item to a buyer, and it turns out not compatible or defective doesn't work. I sold a brand new sealed item, buyer complains it's not working afterwards. Is it my fault? I'm not a store, nor did I mislead the buyer in any way shape or form. Literally a grab and jet deal transaction. He could have tested before buying, which I would been fine with. My perspective is, all private cash sale deals are final sale once we walk away. Now if I said it's new perfectly working and it ends up not, then that's on me, but it's brand new sealed in box, I wouldn't know. Just one of those situations.....

Regardless if the item was sealed or not, if I'm buying something from a private seller I ask to verify that works (if that means unsealing it, so be it). If he didn't ask you to do that, that's kind of on him. But I agree with 68Style, karma matters. Unless the guy was a total dick, and you could tell that it wasn't broken from abuse by him, I'd probably try to help him out.

[Mr.Money]

thats a risk not buying from a store.

its nobody's issue at point.

[StylinRed]

Teacher in Louisiana takes a plea deal, she'll have to testify against her husband, & serve 41 years behind bars

Because she and her husband, a sheriffs deputy, raped kids, and fed her students cumcakes

https://cheesecake.articleassets.meaww.com/562035/uploads/4963e4c0-8f03-11ec-8f60-bd0b34a3232c_800_420.png

https://meaww.com/teacher-41-years-in-jail-disgusting-sex-crimes-sperm-laced-cakes-to-kids

[68style]

I mean... wow...

There's guys who think they're pretty bold for asking their wife if they can go out for drinks with some buddies............

...and then there's the dude who says "I want to cum on the cupcakes you feed your students".....

:heckno:

[acrophobia]

Scored some Foo Fighters tickets for their stop in Penticton next October. Fingers crossed that covid doesn’t bugger this one up!

[whitev70r]

Looks like your Porsche, Bentley, VW, or Audi might be a bit delayed. Damn ... finders keepers ??!! That's a pretty nice haul.

https://twitter.com/RetroTechNoir/status/1494133673532305410

[westopher]

20 911s won’t get delivered and all of a sudden dealer markups will go from 100k to 150k. SuPplY cHaIn IsSUEs diD U sEE thE BOaT

[Rallydrv]

So while bc is adding another.11$ /l. Usa is looking to cut gas taxes.

Biden’s petrol problem: president eyes gas tax cut as pump prices soar

https://www.ft.com/content/5c93a55f-1d34-48d5-b96a-ae3ded5e491a?segmentID=7d17e2be-f805-4a42-dc3f-87fd464309c1&twclid=11495132870221787136

[68style]

^ BC is adding 1 cent

To make the total 11 cents… it was already 10

[inv4zn]

^lol, I just know there's a large number of people in BC foaming at the mouth because they didn't bother actually reading an article and instead just saw "11 CENTS MOARRR!!!"

[Euro7r]

I've never been ID in my entire life shopping at the liquor store. Today first I went with Fiance to liquor store to pick up some wine, they asked for our ID. My Fiance didn't bring her wallet with her today (no ID), so I told them she's helping me carry the wine and that I'm the one buying. They insisted that's the rule, both need to show ID.

Then I said what difference does it make that if both of us leave the store, I come back in myself, and buy those exact bottles myself alone. They said they still wouldn't sell to me because there is presumption I'm buying for someone underage.

I literally bitched at the manager, fucking idiot. It makes no difference I leave the store, come back an hour later "ALONE" and buy those wine myself. I asked how I can purchase the wine, he told me I need to leave and go shopping, then come back. Like WTF? I ripped him and called this is bullshit, then he told me to leave LOL. I'm wearing a fucking mask, how can anyone tell that ID is that person truly. It's literally stupid.

I got pretty pissed as it's wasting my fucking time. Never shopping at Everything Wine again. Taking my business elsewhere.

[Presto]

^^^
It's been like that everywhere, forever. My wife stays in the car if she didn't bring her purse (containing ID).

[westopher]

They didn't want to risk a 10k fine to sell you some wine. Sounds reasonable enough.

[TOS'd]

I've never been ID in my entire life shopping at the liquor store. Today first I went with Fiance to liquor store to pick up some wine, they asked for our ID. My Fiance didn't bring her wallet with her today (no ID), so I told them she's helping me carry the wine and that I'm the one buying. They insisted that's the rule, both need to show ID.

Then I said what difference does it make that if both of us leave the store, I come back in myself, and buy those exact bottles myself alone. They said they still wouldn't sell to me because there is presumption I'm buying for someone underage.

I literally bitched at the manager, fucking idiot. It makes no difference I leave the store, come back an hour later "ALONE" and buy those wine myself. I asked how I can purchase the wine, he told me I need to leave and go shopping, then come back. Like WTF? I ripped him and called this is bullshit, then he told me to leave LOL. I'm wearing a fucking mask, how can anyone tell that ID is that person truly. It's literally stupid.

I got pretty pissed as it's wasting my fucking time. Never shopping at Everything Wine again. Taking my business elsewhere.
The guy is just following the rules and trying to do his job, same with the manager. The kids who ask the adult to buy them alcohol or smokes always stay outside the store and don't accompany them in for a reason.

[bcrdukes]

By chance is your name Karen?

[Euro7r]

The guy is just following the rules and trying to do his job, same with the manager. The kids who ask the adult to buy them alcohol or smokes always stay outside the store and don't accompany them in for a reason.

It's bullshit because 3 different employees tried to help us when we were browsing the store, even the manager himself. Then when we got to cashier it was ID rule in place. If we didn't look of age, then why even start offering service to us to get sales?

The stupid part was the cashier said once we buy more than one bottle of wine, we ask for ID (we had 4 bottles). So if we had one, that's okay you don't ask for ID? None of their words align as well, the supervisor came over and he said in theory I could walk out, and come back in alone to buy these if I wanted. Manager then says ID or no alcohol.

You're right, the underaged or shady person stays outside the store waiting and not go in (if they aren't of age). So why would I bring my fiance into the store if she's not of age. We've come to age where need ID this and that, it's rather annoying when you can't even go out without ID.

[Euro7r]

By chance is your name Karen?

Karen's have lawyer friends. I don't have lawyer friends to sue :troll:

[TOS'd]

It's bullshit because 3 different employees tried to help us when we were browsing the store, even the manager himself. Then when we got to cashier it was ID rule in place. If we didn't look of age, then why even start offering service to us to get sales?

The stupid part was the cashier said once we buy more than one bottle of wine, we ask for ID (we had 4 bottles). So if we had one, that's okay you don't ask for ID? None of their words align as well, the supervisor came over and he said in theory I could walk out, and come back in alone to buy these if I wanted. Manager then says ID or no alcohol.

You're right, the underaged or shady person stays outside the store waiting and not go in (if they aren't of age). So why would I bring my fiance into the store if she's not of age. We've come to age where need ID this and that, it's rather annoying when you can't even go out without ID.
They helped you because they hadn't ask for ID yet, which doesn't happen until you get to the cashier.

What the cashier is saying is maybe their general rule/personal rule for when to ask for ID, they have the right to ask for ID no matter how few or many bottles you buy.

We don't know the age of your fiance, so maybe provide some proof here?

It sounds like you should start a protest about removing IDing when purchasing alcohol. Ottawa is a good place to start for that.

[bobbinka]

The solution here is to post a pic of Fiance. Let RS judge.

[68style]

Can't rip on a store for following the provincial rules... if you think it's stupid rip on the BC Liquor Board not the store... they don't know if you're a secret shopper or a test case from the liquor board trying to catch them.

Take a chill pill.

[SkinnyPupp]

How times have changed.. At 16 or 17 we used to send in our biggest friend to buy the booze, and it worked like 9 times out of 10 LUL

Dude loved blackberry cider too, so would get 2L bottles of that lol

[Razor Ramon HG]

Anyone know a ball park figure cost of painting a body kit black? Front lip, side skirts, and rear diffuser?

[RiceIntegraRS]

$600-$800

[Expresso]

I've never been ID in my entire life shopping at the liquor store. Today first I went with Fiance to liquor store to pick up some wine, they asked for our ID. My Fiance didn't bring her wallet with her today (no ID), so I told them she's helping me carry the wine and that I'm the one buying. They insisted that's the rule, both need to show ID.

Then I said what difference does it make that if both of us leave the store, I come back in myself, and buy those exact bottles myself alone. They said they still wouldn't sell to me because there is presumption I'm buying for someone underage.

I literally bitched at the manager, fucking idiot. It makes no difference I leave the store, come back an hour later "ALONE" and buy those wine myself. I asked how I can purchase the wine, he told me I need to leave and go shopping, then come back. Like WTF? I ripped him and called this is bullshit, then he told me to leave LOL. I'm wearing a fucking mask, how can anyone tell that ID is that person truly. It's literally stupid.

I got pretty pissed as it's wasting my fucking time. Never shopping at Everything Wine again. Taking my business elsewhere.

The selection at Everything Wine is great btw! That alone is a great reason to drop by.

[bcrdukes]

We all know the unwritten rule on Revscene - Pics of fiance!

[AzNightmare]

fiancée = female
fiancé = male

Both words are pronounced the same.

:thumbs:

[SkunkWorks]

fiancée = female
fiancé = male

Both words are pronounced the same.

:thumbs:

It's a good thing euro7r's finacé kept their cool throughout the whole ordeal. Must be hard that time of the month.

[bcrdukes]

:inoutugh:

[TOS'd]

:inoutugh:

[Hondaracer]

Does any place still take Pennies? Any sorting machines etc

[donk.]

Does any place still take Pennies? Any sorting machines etc

Sell em on ebay since they are a collectable

[GLOW]

Does any place still take Pennies? Any sorting machines etc

keep them and do something like this

https://www.fabartdiy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fabartdiy-20-DIY-Hacks-to-Decorate-Home-and-Garden-with-Pennies-DIY-Penny-Top-Table.jpg

[PeanutButter]

Has anyone dealt with a crack in their windshield?

A big rig drove past my wife on the highway last week and there's a dime sized crack in her windshield.

For that small of a crack, it will just have to be filled right? Is that free? There's no deductable for that, is there?

[Hondaracer]

If it’s in the drivers field of view, basically like the 3rd of the windshield you look directly through while driving, they won’t even repair it

[SSM_DC5]

Drop by a glass shop, they'd be able to tell you right away if it's free and if it's fixable. If I recall correctly, chips are fixable and free. Cracks are not.

[PiuYi]

Does any place still take Pennies? Any sorting machines etc

Most Safeways have those coin sorting machines near the cash register

[Simplex123]

Most Safeways have those coin sorting machines near the cash register
Do they charge a fee like the one at Walmart?


On another note, has anyone used the Shell touchless wash @ Boundary/Marine? How is it compared to Marine Dr Husky?

[inv4zn]

Do they charge a fee like the one at Walmart?


On another note, has anyone used the Shell touchless wash @ Boundary/Marine? How is it compared to Marine Dr Husky?

They will charge, some of them were like 17% or something. Crazy.

I used it once. It was shit, granted my car is on the bigger side (Hyundai Palisade). The back was dirtier than when it went in, and there was a line of soap. Which is weird, because it's the exact system as the Shell on Mcbride/8th, and that one cleans my car rather well. Also the attendant working there looked like he couldn't graduate kindergarten, when i went back in to complain he stood there and nodded, and after like 10 seconds of silence he's like sorry there's nothing I can do.

[EvoFire]

Do they charge a fee like the one at Walmart?


On another note, has anyone used the Shell touchless wash @ Boundary/Marine? How is it compared to Marine Dr Husky?

Not as good as Mobil1 in Richmond, but it's cheaper?

[Simplex123]

Mobil1 has been giving consistent results but since they cut their Groupon offers it's not really worth it. I got the 10pack Husky Ultimate (which comes with buy 10 get 1 free) but only used 2 before Richmond Husky closed down and at the same time Marine Husky's ultimate went down for a month. It's up and running now but results are just acceptable.

Also
Now at Shell, CAA, BCAA and AMA Members save 3 cents per litre on fuel*, 10% off car wash†*, and 10% off in-store purchases†*.

So I'm looking to get in on that Shell wash when my Husky runs out. But McBride is a bit of a trek from Richmond lol

[inv4zn]

Mobil1 has been giving consistent results but since they cut their Groupon offers it's not really worth it. I got the 10pack Husky Ultimate (which comes with buy 10 get 1 free) but only used 2 before Richmond Husky closed down and at the same time Marine Husky's ultimate went down for a month. It's up and running now but results are just acceptable.

Also


So I'm looking to get in on that Shell wash when my Husky runs out. But McBride is a bit of a trek from Richmond lol

It's a YMMV, it's the same system, and like I said, my car is on the bigger side of things so probably plays a big role. I tried the wash on Lougheed/North Road the other day and the entire thing was covered in soap when it ended. Had to pay more to rinse it off after.

[ImportPsycho]

I see now why there was HUGE line up at Costco gas station yesterday...
$1.9/L eh....
why can't gov freeze carbon tax until price come down to norm....

[Liquid_o2]

Got in at 1.85/L at Husky last night. Didn't even think about it until my mom called me last night... but in my mind, it doesn't even matter anymore lol

[Euro7r]

When it's at $1.90 or $2+, does it really even matter at this point. Save here, you'll get raped somewhere else with prices of things these days.

[donk.]

Those of you who have investment properties, do you file your own taxes, or use a CPA?
My CPA is always hella slow to respond unless I follow up on him, looking for a new one
Anyone have CPA suggestions for real estate?

[lilaznviper]

i just buy turbo tax and file my self.its pretty easy and layed out on where to plug in numbers for your investment properties

[BIC_BAWS]

Not a CPA, but I regularly file both personal (T1) and corporate taxes (T2, GST/PST). I second lilaznviper, if your taxes aren't too complicated just buy a software and do it yourself.

[WD-40]

WealthSimple, formerly Simple Tax. Easy and free. I found their website so easy, I just donate $50.00 to them each year.

https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca

I should correct myself and say Simple Tax merged with WealthSimple two years ago.

[donk.]

I'm surprised you guys DIY.

I guess next question would be, you guys also use capital cost alliance claims? I had no idea what this was, and still don't understand the calculations. But story cut short, this saved me 4500$ last year on a single property alone.

You either use it today, or you can use it in the future. Money today > money tomorrow.

Not sure if DIY is for me, there's way too much shit going on. On BPforums everyone seems to be on the page of using a CPA without question

Thanks for replies regardless :thumbs:

[RiceIntegraRS]

So ive lost some of my sense of smell long ago but my wife says she can smell gas in our upstairs bedroom whenever a plane flys above us. Is that even possible that she can smell that. She is highly sensitive to car smells while i work on cars daily and cant smell shit

[ssjGoku69]

Capital Cost Allowance is simply CRA’s predetermined rate of depreciation for certain asset types.

Outside of the tax purposes, people may depreciate an asset using their own calculations. CRA has set predetermined rates to mitigate abuse of depreciation rates by taxpayers.

[PeanutButter]

Sometimes it's just easier to pay someone to do it for you. At the end of the day, people can learn how to do a lot of things, it's whether you have the time and patience to do it.

I do my taxes every year and I hate it, but i'm too cheap to let someone else do it for me. I have rental income, a couple small businesses, and it's just mundane work that I hate doing. It's relatively easy, but I still dread it every year..

[Manic!]

LOL!!! CBC did a great job and needs to do way more of this.

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

[68style]

^ Love seeing all the old bills in the flashback clips

[westopher]

That was a really good watch. Theres so many cool little stories in Canadian history like that, that seem so trivial but are really big for a community.

[68style]

I just wanna say too... the best restaurant / food truck / fast food name in the history of food places hands down has to be that "Jamaican Mi Juicy" one.

[PiuYi]

So ive lost some of my sense of smell long ago but my wife says she can smell gas in our upstairs bedroom whenever a plane flys above us. Is that even possible that she can smell that. She is highly sensitive to car smells while i work on cars daily and cant smell shit

I fly planes and that's incredibly unlikely, planes don't just leak fuel for obvious fire safety reasons. Could more likely be a psychological association with engine noises?

That said, my sense of smell is weak as shit too so can't say definitively lol

[68style]

It does smell like kerosene around airports as that’s kind of the smell produces from jet engine exhaust

[european]

While walking my dog on our daily route, we came across brand new car parts for a 5th gen Celica, and a torn open box from RockAuto. First a radiator hose was found, then another several metres away, and finally a thermostat another several metres away. I'm guessing FedEx dropped the box off at the door step of the appropriate location, but someone decided to steal the box thinking there could be something of value inside? Then just ditched the items while leaving the area? Must have happen last night as everything was a bit damp from the rain. So, I decided to do a good deed for the day!

I looked up the address stated on the FedEx waybill sticker and while walking to the house, I also found the packing slip. I then returned the package to a female relative of the parts owner who answered the door. I also called the phone number listed on the waybill and notified the rightful owner via voicemail as the owner did not answer my call. Nevertheless, if you are on Revscene, I hope you enjoy your newly found parts!

Sweet car by the way.


Cheers,
Mike
:thumbs:

Looking back, I wish I captured a photo of it all

[Razor Ramon HG]

Anyone ever buy something from Alibaba? Looking to purchase a larger item and have it shipped to the local port for pickup.

I'm guessing I'll have to pay the logistics company, fill out a customs form and pay taxes and any applicable duties, then pick it up?

[GLOW]

i've only bought off aliexpress, smaller items, most expensive was probably $120 clothing package. never experienced customs issues. it either gets delivered or doesn't show up and then i request refund within the timeframe :lol

shipping is slow though

[Euro7r]

Anyone ever buy something from Alibaba? Looking to purchase a larger item and have it shipped to the local port for pickup.

I'm guessing I'll have to pay the logistics company, fill out a customs form and pay taxes and any applicable duties, then pick it up?


Depending on the value, might not even be worth doing all the manual work yourself. I buy from Alibaba, I normally tell the supplier to declare a low value on the shipment so I pay less duties/taxes. Physical size the biggest is a size of printer paper box I've gotten, although in terms of value, I've done over $1K spending.

[68style]

You into have to do up customs paperwork or do anything special if it’s for commercial or business use.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Yeah, I'm still debating if it's worth it.

I think I might have to get a freight forwarder from China that can ship it with other stuff to cut costs on shipping. I guess they'll answer questions about customs.

[donk.]

To rice, or not to rice?

Bronze wheels are stock

Black ones are photoshopped on. debating on picking these up, thoughts?
Dont like any local options from 1010 or tirerack

1500$ + possible duties from USA + mounting locally

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51931096493_dd9da5348f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n7YrJD)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51931343974_f324689ddb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2n7ZHiy)

[punkwax]

https://media3.giphy.com/media/iqkUhBIdNOetJWXtNx/giphy.gif

[RiceIntegraRS]

I dont mind the wheels but for some reason it doesnt look right on ur car

[westopher]

They would look quite good if you lowered it. Otherwise stay stock.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Can anyone recommend a decent customs broker?

So I'm probably gonna get the Alibaba sender to ship it to Port of Vancouver. I just need someone to handle everything else so I can just show up to the warehouse, present my forms, pay any taxes, and be on my way home.

[inv4zn]

Can anyone recommend a decent customs broker?

So I'm probably gonna get the Alibaba sender to ship it to Port of Vancouver. I just need someone to handle everything else so I can just show up to the warehouse, present my forms, pay any taxes, and be on my way home.

We use PCB at work, and we ship/receive a lot of stuff cross border. Donno if they do one-off's though.

[Euro7r]

Has anyone of you guys done a wedding without a DJ? Or gone to a wedding without one? I'm not even sure how I would coordinate music at my wedding, as I haven't decided if I want to drop money on a DJ. I would need to find a friend to just play the music off a laptop during the wedding if I choose not to spend money on one; however, I feel that strips away their attention to enjoying the wedding.

[westopher]

I just put on a 90s rap playlist and we were good. You should make a playlist beforehand or get a friend to make one for you. Once the music starts, after at least the first dance, there's no real reason to turn it off, unless you do speeches, so it's not like it would be constant attention, just a few minutes on the hour to turn off and on.

[RiceIntegraRS]

Depends on how much DJs cost nowadays, i would consider it. My wedding was destination so i didnt have a choice, i had to make pre make my playlist and tell my buddy who was mc what playlists/songs to put on at which times. Had a song/s for the bridal party entering the reception and maybe another song for the bride and groom. Dinner music playlist, song for the first dance, garter toss, bouquet toss, playlist for dancing. I remember i made the playlist for that and i screwed up cause the transition between songs wasnt smooth so the people dancing would kinda stop when songs would change

[underscore]

My friends wedding had no DJ and it worked fine, it all depends on how you want your wedding to go. Sometimes it's nice to have an experienced MC/DJ running around coordinating stuff, but if your wedding isn't overly complicated that's less of an issue.

The main thing is to test/run through everything beforehand (fading in/out etc) and leading up to the ceremony have some kind of background music playing. My friends had a big bluetooth speaker that went into sleep mode right before the brides music was about to start. Overall just a minor hiccup that didn't matter but for other people that might be a big deal.

[[o_o]]

I have a quick question for you guys.

It's a red light. Where is the blue car supposed to stop if there are no cars/train in front of it?

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/952374237883166740/952374698619052042/Screenshot_20220312-120422_Maps.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/wYMM8PC/Untitled.jpg

[Razor Ramon HG]

Stop anywhere that's not on the train tracks and 2 if there is an incoming train. That's how I would do it.

EDIT: Looked closer, you can stop at 1. That thing that looks like another train track is actually the skytrain, so yeah, just don't be an idiot and stay on the train tracks.

[68style]

Yah that sign is just telling you the stop line is there for the railroad crossing when it's active... not to stop there when it's not active.

[RiceIntegraRS]

No cars or train. Then definately #1

[inv4zn]

So I did roll up the rim and won a 40% off coupon from skullcandy. I'm not gonna use it, if anyone wants it PM me. First come first serve!

[Manic!]

Don't do a wedding without a DJ. You are going to spend all that money on a wedding and skip the $1000 or so on a DJ?

Who is going to do the announcements? Who is going to be able to run the mics without feed back? Who is going to find that one track your wife and her maid of honor listened to a 1000 times when they where 14? What if the father changes his mind last minute and wants to do a father daughter dance. The maid of honor says they will just dance to the next song is. What she does not know is the next song is Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye.

Know one is going to care if you have one less appetizer or you sent a little less on decorations but if the musics sucks guests will leave early.

[Euro7r]

Don't do a wedding without a DJ. You are going to spend all that money on a wedding and skip the $1000 or so on a DJ?

Who is going to do the announcements? Who is going to be able to run the mics without feed back? Who is going to find that one track your wife and her maid of honor listened to a 1000 times when they where 14? What if the father changes his mind last minute and wants to do a father daughter dance. The maid of honor says they will just dance to the next song is. What she does not know is the next song is Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye.

Know one is going to care if you have one less appetizer or you sent a little less on decorations but if the musics sucks guests will leave early.

We have an MC. Our layout does not have a dance floor, as we wanted space out more space for guests. Both our parents do not dance (not dancing type individuals).

[lilaznviper]

anyone have recommendations for DJ for weddings as well as flowers?

[EvoFire]

Has anyone of you guys done a wedding without a DJ? Or gone to a wedding without one? I'm not even sure how I would coordinate music at my wedding, as I haven't decided if I want to drop money on a DJ. I would need to find a friend to just play the music off a laptop during the wedding if I choose not to spend money on one; however, I feel that strips away their attention to enjoying the wedding.

We did a wedding without a DJ. We curated a bunch of songs for the banquet, and hired a harpist for the ceremony. The venue had the mic and speakers setup already so we asked one of the groomsmen to deal with the AV stuff.

Wife had minor regrets not having a dancefloor, but we would have all of 10 ppl dancing and we had a hard cap on end time.

[nismodrifter]

Brother had a wedding during covid. No DJ. Loaded songs on a phone, made a playlist. Plugged into the venue audio system through aux. It was perfect. Switched to a light playlist during dinner time. Played their first dance song from it etc. Venue gave me the mic and showed me where volume controls where. I ran it no problemo. Why waste 1k if it's unnecessary. Load up some good tracks and let Er rip. It will be fine.

[TOS'd]

Went to one where the person's phone didn't have their notifications muted. :drunk:

[bcrdukes]

We did a wedding without a DJ. We curated a bunch of songs for the banquet, and hired a harpist for the ceremony. The venue had the mic and speakers setup already so we asked one of the groomsmen to deal with the AV stuff.

Wife had minor regrets not having a dancefloor, but we would have all of 10 ppl dancing and we had a hard cap on end time.

With your income level, you can always get married again just for fun! :fullofwin:

[6793026]

Has anyone of you guys done a wedding without a DJ? Or gone to a wedding without one? I'm not even sure how I would coordinate music at my wedding, as I haven't decided if I want to drop money on a DJ. I would need to find a friend to just play the music off a laptop during the wedding if I choose not to spend money on one; however, I feel that strips away their attention to enjoying the wedding.

our wedding in in July and we went without a DJ
just ipod and playing music.
we have no dance floor either.

we planned since Nov and it was just up in the air.... so we decided to not go with it. And everyone has it in the contract, even if COVID is here and you cancel, we keep your money... FML.... so we're like gayyyyyyy

Obviously now we want one and it's fully booked.

I honestly don't care much about the dancing part even though I love dancing...

[EvoFire]

With your income level, you can always get married again just for fun! :fullofwin:

If we had to do it again we would have eloped. Fuck the noise.

[stewie]

Since weddings are the topic in the past few posts I got a question of my own.

wedding day + limo's

Just about every company I've talked to so far says that their limo's are rented on a 4 hour minimum charge. I don't need a limo for 4 hours or can't think of any reason why anyone would need one for that long. All the weddings I've been to in the past where I've been part of the wedding party only involved a ride from the hotel/house to venue with maybe a pit stop somewhere in between to slam a beer. An hour tops.

Is there a company that any of you know of or have used in the past that went per hour without a 4 hour minimum?

[68style]

^ I can't speak for the weddings you've been to, but most the ones I have been to the wedding party or just bride/bridesmaids arrives at the ceremony in a limo... and then departs to go take photos somewhere in said limo and it becomes the base of operations during photos... then they get dropped off at the reception.

So 4+ hours is pretty norm I think?

[stewie]

All the ones I've been part of the party were at locations such as stanley park rose garden, queen elizabeth, at lakes, and up in semi remote locations where there's a background that's overlooking mountains or the ocean. All of them were pick up and drop off, photos were all taken at the location where the ceremony is since they've picked that venue for a specific reason.

[sonick]

What type of wedding is it?

Here's a good playlist suitable for a certain demographic: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xshlG3P3hDALzbpvlnptE?si=45cf2074cd044649

[stewie]

Would work on my end, not so much on the Korean end lol

[6793026]

yes all if not most of the limos are 4 hrs minimum. yes it's gay as F but that's sort of how they make money.

[underscore]

What's a ballpark price range per sqft for cheapish carpet installed in a basement? I can remove all the old stuff ahead of time.

[punkwax]

Maybe the limo can take some kids for rides while you’re getting photos done? The kids would love it and their parents would get a nice little break..

Assuming there will be kids there, of course..

[EvoFire]

It's pretty easy to fill up 4 hours especially if your home or hotel is far from the venue and you want to drop by places to take pictures. Having a limo for taking pictures in DT would be great cause you don't waste time finding parking for 2 cars, or more if you have a largish wedding party with you.

In hindsight we would probably have benefitted from a limo because we lived in Burnaby (didn't book a hotel), venue was at UBC, and we took pictures in DT. Also stopped for a quick bite in between. Yeah it was a few hundred more but we probably could have gotten more done.

[whitev70r]

Especially how long it takes women to 'get ready'. Always late. And now there is a small group of them.

[WD-40]

Some women can take four hours and the results are well worth it. Some can spend an entire day and look like the joker, a hooker, or worse.

Amazing how many women have no idea how to use make up properly.

[ImportPsycho]

in market for new car
Went to a car dealership, looks empty, asked if they are closing down, they said no, we don't have any cars to sell, there is wait list...
I haven't been in the market for long time so I guess that's the thing now with covid and everything in shortage....

so, is there still room for price haggling? or we pretty much pay MSRP because of shortage?

[whitev70r]

My Gr 12 memory of Economics regarding supply and demand tells me, you're paying for MSRP. Ask for a set of comp floor mats ... maybe you'll get it.

[ssjGoku69]

In this environment, some might say you would be lucky to be paying MSRP without a dealer Market Adjustment

[punkwax]

I couldn’t even get an air freshener :lol

True story.

[Manic!]

What type of wedding is it?

Here's a good playlist suitable for a certain demographic: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xshlG3P3hDALzbpvlnptE?si=45cf2074cd044649

I don't see cotton eye joe listed and that's a must.

It's suppose to be a party so for any south Asian wedding reception a dance floor is a must.

[Razor Ramon HG]

in market for new car
Went to a car dealership, looks empty, asked if they are closing down, they said no, we don't have any cars to sell, there is wait list...
I haven't been in the market for long time so I guess that's the thing now with covid and everything in shortage....

so, is there still room for price haggling? or we pretty much pay MSRP because of shortage?

No, some people are actually paying above MSRP.. at least in the Mazda 3 subreddit I'm in.

I've been getting emails from the dealership I bought my car like on a biweekly basis asking if I'm interested in trading it in for above market price.

[ImportPsycho]

No, some people are actually paying above MSRP.. at least in the Mazda 3 subreddit I'm in.

I've been getting emails from the dealership I bought my car like on a biweekly basis asking if I'm interested in trading it in for above market price.

holy shttttt wow this life sucks....:QQ:

[pastarocket]

Check out this story from NEWS 1130: https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/03/17/b-c-youth-in-care-homelessness/

Some good news from our BC government in terms of helping youth at risk of being homeless.

My tax dollars are being put to good use to help people. :considered:


B.C. is detailing exactly where $633 million in funding for former youth in care will go, as part of a cross-government approach to target the root causes of homelessness.

Several cabinet ministers gathered for a news conference to share details of money first announced in Budget 2022 for supports over three years for people experiencing homelessness.



Mitzi Dean, minister of children and family development, says $35 million over three years will help former youth in care, almost half of whom experience homelessness at some point in their lives.

That includes one year unconditional income supplements of $1,250 a month plus a no limit earnings exemption for young people so that they have an incentive to work into build that independence themselves, and expanded medical and health benefits,” Dean said Thursday.,

Other funds to help the homeless outlined by the ministers include $164 million to expand the government’s complex-care housing program and $264 million for a permanent housing plan to support about 3,000 people who were temporarily housed during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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[dark0821]

holy shttttt wow this life sucks....:QQ:

This is not a joke.

Toyota called me 4Xs now since I picked up my prius prime from last April 2021. And all 4 times, the sales will say, doesnt matter about milage, as long as it has no claim history, he is willing to offer me what I paid (including all taxes and fees and interest) to get the car back.

Even though he didnt offer more, he basically just means that I drove the car for free for the last year I've owned it....

[BIC_BAWS]

holy shttttt wow this life sucks....:QQ:I paid above MSRP for a used car lol

It's a rough world as a buyer out here

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[donk.]

Too many people sitting at home making YouTube videos in hopes of going "viral"

Instead of going and supporting the economy by building cars

Cue 30%^ yoy car, food, and housing prices

[68style]

Making money off social media is the new pyramid scheme… there will be like a 5 year period where a swath of young people try to make money at it, discover they can’t or that the pool of money available is way too diluted and then go do something real.

[GLOW]

sounds like real estate, with the exception you have to get a license to be a realtor

[68style]

Real estate has paid off though because the price of houses went up like crazy and they’ve always been on the same %… double benefited! There’s no reasonable rationale why a realtor should still make the percentages they do when the selling prices have gone up 500%… the job didn’t get 500% harder, if anything it got easier.

[Euro7r]

Real estate has paid off though because the price of houses went up like crazy and they’ve always been on the same %… double benefited! There’s no reasonable rationale why a realtor should still make the percentages they do when the selling prices have gone up 500%… the job didn’t get 500% harder, if anything it got easier.

RE agent is competitive, everyone fighting for that piece of small pie. I've seen some friends say that they chose this field because they can work whenever and wherever they want LOL. They call themselves, entrepreneur? that has made shit all, but talk like they made it big. Typical fucking entitled fucks as they only say this because they still live at home and use mom dads money. With adults responsibilities with bills to pay, selling a one-bedroom every few months ain't gonna provide. Some people need a true reality check.

[westopher]

Selling a 700k one bedroom every 3 months actually will provide. That’s 80k of commission a year lol. The commission structure really needs to change to reflect the market.

[Euro7r]

Selling a 700k one bedroom every 3 months actually will provide. That’s 80k of commission a year lol. The commission structure really needs to change to reflect the market.

Maybe my math sucks and it's Friday LOL but how did you get $80K commission?

$700K per 3 months. That's $2.8M per year, seller & buyer each would get $40K a pop per seller agent & buyer agent, isn't that the math?

[westopher]

I just googled and used a commission calculator. If my math is wrong it’s googles fault, I don’t know shit about what realtors make other than it being too much in vancouver.

[68style]

It's 7% on the first $100k and 2.5% on every $100k after that... and they split it with the other agent if there is one or keep it all if there's not. Sometimes they don't split it 50/50 but it's close.

So yes, a $700k condo would pay out $22,000 in commission... so ~$11,000 each agent.

Condos you need to sell more... but I mean... how many $3-4M houses are changing hands in the lower mainland each day? Does someone throwing up a listing and photos and then picking from a group of 10 bidders the day it goes up for sale deserve half of a $92,000 pay day (assuming a $3.5M sale)? You could literally make 6 figures just selling or repping the buyers of 2-3 pretty average homes in Vancouver a year.

[GLOW]

it's like those TV shows where they selling houses for millionaires and the commission for 1 house is like a couple of lambos or something

insane

[ImportPsycho]

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/03/22/vancouver-elderly-man-convenience-store-sentencing/


20 hours of community service after pleading guilty

:rukidding::seriously: