[SSM_DC5]

Alzheimer’s sucks for both the person and everyone around them. I frequented a dementia ward for years and it was a very humbling experience seeing how people from all walks of life can end up in the same spot to live out what's left of their life.

I never watched Deb Hope when she was an anchor, but I hope she gets a regular stream of visitors even if she can't remember who they are. Even without their memory, people with dementia can still enjoy the feeling from having company and social interaction.

If you have the time to spare and feel compelled enough, you could volunteer at a care home to do social visits with the residents.

^ Lisa Raitt, Cons MP's husband also has early onset of dementia. Stats show 1/9 will experience some form or degree of cognitive loss, dementia, or alzheimer. Devastating for sure, hopefully, they will have a treatment before I get to that age or stage.

...

Making yourself a Do Not Resuscitate status might help with not getting old enough to get dementia.

[SSM_DC5]

Anyone been on the roads to Tofino and ucluelet recently? Lots of potholes? Rough road? Lowered car friendly?

[sonick]

Anyone been on the roads to Tofino and ucluelet recently? Lots of potholes? Rough road? Lowered car friendly?

Not rough overall except theres one section about 45 mins out from the intersection between ucluelet and Tofino they are doing work on that is pretty rough on a steep slope and single lane one way traffic only alternating. Depending on how low it is it may scrape.

[westopher]

I drove it in my e36 many times in the last few years and definitely had to be careful in the construction sections, but luckily that area you can really only go like 40 anyways. No damage or any real issues. Just attention. That said though I haven’t been since last summer.

[MG1]

Being Canada Day, I got out the Canadian flag side mirror covers. Put them on and merrily rolled along Lougheed Hwy. Was going a bit too fast and the driver side cover came off........ I did a 180 and went back to get it. Daughter who was in the car went out to get it. What kind of father does that? Make daughter play Frogger on Lougheed Hwy, gulolol.

[whitev70r]

Oh boy! Abundance of caution?

https://twitter.com/New_Westminster/status/1542661136239173633

[Tim Budong]

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

[radeonboy]

Anyone been on the roads to Tofino and ucluelet recently? Lots of potholes? Rough road? Lowered car friendly?

I drove out there 3 weeks ago and the roads are mostly smooth. Construction is still happening in that section that sonick mentioned and it's still a one-way gravel road along the cliff's edge that goes up and down. I wouldn't take anything lowered through it, but for reference, there was NA Miata with stock ride height that had no problems clearing the section.

[whitev70r]

https://youtu.be/8L7e4anqQKI

[GLOW]

how did he end up there?! must have wandered at night???

[OriginalJC]

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/burnaby-black-bear-put-down

looks like they put that bear cub down. Was the bear getting too close to people or people getting too close to the bear? That video looked like the latter.

[Badhobz]

Is there gonna be a Revscene meet this summer? (SUPER SPREADER EVENT?) FeelsGoodMan

[bcrdukes]

Only if you host.

[68style]

Depends what's being spread:ifyouknow:

[Badhobz]

just one time, i would love to flood a dimsum place full of revsceners..... would be pretty hilarious

[SSM_DC5]

Is there going to be an ice cream truck? Asking for westopher

[68style]

^ Yes it's in front of the pizza shop libs hang out at

[BIC_BAWS]

just one time, i would love to flood a dimsum place full of revsceners..... would be pretty hilarious

its just gonna be a bunch of old guys and me LOL

and maybe a few lurkers who no one knows lol - I see you Ryan

[westopher]

Is there going to be an ice cream truck? Asking for westopherpopsicles bro.

[MG1]

popsicles bro.

I thought you were into butt plugs.............errrr.........I mean, Ring Pops.




As a side note............. On Lok? We've had meats there a couple of times.

[underscore]

Do ice cream trucks not sell popsicles anymore?

[westopher]

I think Ice cream trucks are just online and you get an NFT from them.

[Badhobz]

As a side note............. On Lok? We've had meats there a couple of times.

Envisioned
https://images.askmen.com/entertainment/galleries/fast-and-furious-cars-136753189838.jpg

Actual
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2qWInmrAw_0/TmGmjCikIdI/AAAAAAAAAVU/DyHcl1JDj78/s1600/dimsum.jpg

add in a extra DLLM and its 99% there

[donk.]

Did someone say popsicles



https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/030/423/cover5.jpg

[Gerbs]

its just gonna be a bunch of old guys and me LOL

and maybe a few lurkers who no one knows lol - I see you Ryan

40 yo old crew checking in :fuckyea:

[Razor Ramon HG]

Damn, DHL in Brazil is fucking shit.

https://i.imgur.com/fNY9Yag.png

I have received packages from DHL Express from the US before and it came like the next day.

[AzNightmare]

How many of you old long time RS'ers actually know each other IRL?
I've been on here forever but I don't think I've actually met anyone.

[68style]

I know the original founders, but probably only talk to about 10 in total nowadays... not many current posters just a couple.

[Hondaracer]

In the entire time I’ve been around probably have only met 3-4 people outside my in person friends I knew before.

Back in the day there was a lot more corporate promotion from business where I met Fukamoto and some other people

[sonick]

I've stared at 320icar from afar at Costco before :ohgodwhy:

[68style]

IRL I know Great68 and 320icar... bcrdukes... a few other guys. I feel like I should have met westopher already but haven't haha... would like to meet mike, hondaracer, underscore and traum one day.

I met skinnypupp once outside a Blockbuster video in the early 2000's before he ever moved to HK!

[bcrdukes]

I've met a lot of people on RS and some of whom I've been friends with for almost 20 years. I'd even go as far as to consider some of them as my best friends. You guys know who you are. :hotbaby:

[Teriyaki]

How many of you old long time RS'ers actually know each other IRL?
I've been on here forever but I don't think I've actually met anyone.

Same. Back when all the meets and cruises used to happen in its heyday, was still driving and sharing the moms corolla so never made it out:badpokerface:

[bcrdukes]

Same. Back when all the meets and cruises used to happen in its heyday, was still driving and sharing the moms corolla so never made it out:badpokerface:

I think this is where people just need to get out to meets regardless of what they drive.

El Bastardo and I used to host stock and noob meets to welcome those who had pedestrian cars like their parents' Corolla or were completely new to RS and wanted to check out the scene.

In my opinion, they were very successful and a few group of people made a new set of friends. There were no burnouts, no fights, no tickets, and RCMP officers even attended to show their support and to promote a safe environment (This was just down the street from the RCMP office near Ironwood Plaza.)

All in all, those were good times. Leave the online personas and egos at home. Get out, socialize, meet people, and enjoy.

[punkwax]

I’ve met Shoei and Hondaracer.. helped another RS’er get a job but have never met him :lol

[Hondaracer]

Yea forgot about that lol, speakers still killing it lol

[68style]

Did he sell them to you out of the back of a van in a mall parking lot?? hahaha

[Hondaracer]

The boxes were fairly non-descript but the story he wove about them was seemingly convincing enough! Lol jk

[SSM_DC5]

Met lots of RS members through buy/sell, requests for a helping hand, and meAts. Less than a handful of those people still post. Probably be able to put names/usernames to faces/cars if I knew who to look out for at the next track day.

[EvoFire]

I think this is where people just need to get out to meets regardless of what they drive.

El Bastardo and I used to host stock and noob meets to welcome those who had pedestrian cars like their parents' Corolla or were completely new to RS and wanted to check out the scene.

In my opinion, they were very successful and a few group of people made a new set of friends. There were no burnouts, no fights, no tickets, and RCMP officers even attended to show their support and to promote a safe environment (This was just down the street from the RCMP office near Ironwood Plaza.)

All in all, those were good times. Leave the online personas and egos at home. Get out, socialize, meet people, and enjoy.

I went to a few of those, most of the boob meat ppl are no longer on here though.

[Great68]

I think I went to one RS meet with the Mustang when they were at spanish banks back in the day.

If anyone finds themselves on my side of the pond, open invitation to stop by for a beer!

[BIC_BAWS]

In no particular order, I've met Westopher, TheProducer, 320icar, RoverT, Simplex123, The AK, 325ismsport, Gerbs, LP-700-4, Matsuda, coneZone, Chinese Driver, Anjewree, kunoman1, Skunkworks, Acethriller, AstulzerRZD, double0seven, InsanE, SwonZ, jpark, Traum, J.C., Tofu, Snowfarmer, pb_e46, jackp0t, MaceWindu, Fafine, Kalson and David ofc.

Pretty sure I bumped into 68style one time but he was probably just another white guy standing next to 320icar LOL. Most definitely spotted each other on Alderbridge once tho.

I think I've met Aznboi but I don't remember LOL. There was also a guy with a 2000s beige corolla that I met and used to post on here a lot. And the kim jong un looking guy with the Volvo who unfortunately doesn't post anymore.

There's probably a bunch more ppl who used to post that i've met in someway or another but aint nobody like hey are you bicbaws on RS. Tho, I've had that happen to me at BMW meet before.

Still haven't met badhobz sadge.

[sonick]

Oh yeah, remembered I've also creeped The Situation from afar at Sport Central :ohgodwhy:

And many moons ago chased down TypeRNammer in his Del Sol on the street outside of Silvercity Richmond, after I was at the bar next to the bowling alley.

[Liquid_o2]

I think I have only met RiceIntegraRS. Back in 2005 he helped me lower my Teg on some shitty no name springs I bought. I think we went to Red Robin after for lunch for some unlimited fries :fuckyea:

[Badhobz]

i havent really met anyone either. Ive been on and off the forums since high school (early 2000s) but lost the original username. Would be nice to put some faces to names

[BIC_BAWS]

hobz when are we getting dimsum and trading cars

[Badhobz]

OH you mean trade camry for type R !?!? YES PLZ

When i get my friggin car back from the wrapping guy, we gotta go hit up some dim sum. Y'all welcome to join.

[underscore]

I think the last time I was down for a meet was the spring meet in 2011, when I also checked out a couple of GTFour RCs including the one I ended up buying a little while later. I don't think I've actually met any of you but I've seen 320icars RS parked at the spectator area at PFR and BWR as few years ago lol.

[EvoFire]

So are we going to have an old men meet?

[AzNightmare]

I need to buy light bulbs... I know they slap on some environmental fee.
But is it based on per package item or per bulb regardless?

Asking, so that I can budget whether it's cheaper to buy box of 20 or 10 boxes of 2. (They're on sale).

[Manic!]

I need to buy light bulbs... I know they slap on some environmental fee.
But is it based on per package item or per bulb regardless?

Asking, so that I can budget whether it's cheaper to buy box of 20 or 10 boxes of 2. (They're on sale).

According to this per bulb.

https://www.productcare.org/products/lights/british-columbia/funding/

[bcrdukes]

I think the last time I was down for a meet was the spring meet in 2011, when I also checked out a couple of GTFour RCs including the one I ended up buying a little while later. I don't think I've actually met any of you but I've seen 320icars RS parked at the spectator area at PFR and BWR as few years ago lol.

So are we going to have an old men meet?

OH you mean trade camry for type R !?!? YES PLZ

When i get my friggin car back from the wrapping guy, we gotta go hit up some dim sum. Y'all welcome to join.

Is there gonna be a Revscene meet this summer? (SUPER SPREADER EVENT?) FeelsGoodMan

Only if you host.

Depends what's being spread:ifyouknow:

just one time, i would love to flood a dimsum place full of revsceners..... would be pretty hilarious

Is there going to be an ice cream truck? Asking for westopher

its just gonna be a bunch of old guys and me LOL

and maybe a few lurkers who no one knows lol - I see you Ryan

popsicles bro.

40 yo old crew checking in :fuckyea:

How many of you old long time RS'ers actually know each other IRL?
I've been on here forever but I don't think I've actually met anyone.

I know the original founders, but probably only talk to about 10 in total nowadays... not many current posters just a couple.

In the entire time I’ve been around probably have only met 3-4 people outside my in person friends I knew before.

Back in the day there was a lot more corporate promotion from business where I met Fukamoto and some other people

I've stared at 320icar from afar at Costco before :ohgodwhy:

IRL I know Great68 and 320icar... bcrdukes... a few other guys. I feel like I should have met westopher already but haven't haha... would like to meet mike, hondaracer, underscore and traum one day.

I met skinnypupp once outside a Blockbuster video in the early 2000's before he ever moved to HK!

I've met a lot of people on RS and some of whom I've been friends with for almost 20 years. I'd even go as far as to consider some of them as my best friends. You guys know who you are. :hotbaby:

Same. Back when all the meets and cruises used to happen in its heyday, was still driving and sharing the moms corolla so never made it out:badpokerface:

Met lots of RS members through buy/sell, requests for a helping hand, and meAts. Less than a handful of those people still post. Probably be able to put names/usernames to faces/cars if I knew who to look out for at the next track day.

I went to a few of those, most of the boob meat ppl are no longer on here though.

I think I went to one RS meet with the Mustang when they were at spanish banks back in the day.

If anyone finds themselves on my side of the pond, open invitation to stop by for a beer!

In no particular order, I've met Westopher, TheProducer, 320icar, RoverT, Simplex123, The AK, 325ismsport, Gerbs, LP-700-4, Matsuda, coneZone, Chinese Driver, Anjewree, kunoman1, Skunkworks, Acethriller, AstulzerRZD, double0seven, InsanE, SwonZ, jpark, Traum, J.C., Tofu, Snowfarmer, pb_e46, jackp0t, MaceWindu, Fafine, Kalson and David ofc.

Pretty sure I bumped into 68style one time but he was probably just another white guy standing next to 320icar LOL. Most definitely spotted each other on Alderbridge once tho.

I think I've met Aznboi but I don't remember LOL. There was also a guy with a 2000s beige corolla that I met and used to post on here a lot. And the kim jong un looking guy with the Volvo who unfortunately doesn't post anymore.

There's probably a bunch more ppl who used to post that i've met in someway or another but aint nobody like hey are you bicbaws on RS. Tho, I've had that happen to me at BMW meet before.

Still haven't met badhobz sadge.

I think I have only met RiceIntegraRS. Back in 2005 he helped me lower my Teg on some shitty no name springs I bought. I think we went to Red Robin after for lunch for some unlimited fries :fuckyea:

i havent really met anyone either. Ive been on and off the forums since high school (early 2000s) but lost the original username. Would be nice to put some faces to names

hobz when are we getting dimsum and trading cars

Ok, shit is gonna get real - https://www.revscene.net/forums/717550-its-back-unofficial-stock-noob-meet-july-2022-a.html
https://i.imgur.com/wpYU7xd.jpg

[yray]

nice meat guys

[Badhobz]

Thanks for putting this together dukes! Do we need sticky name tags with our forum name and real names on it :concentrate:

[bcrdukes]

Thanks for putting this together dukes! Do we need sticky name tags with our forum name and real names on it :concentrate:

Traditionally, I did bring them and only a few people would be open up to the idea. A lot of people still prefer to remain anonymous/lurkers. I'm open to the idea of doing that but would need some help from people to manage this.

[SSM_DC5]

Thanks for putting this together dukes! Do we need sticky name tags with our forum name and real names on it :concentrate:

Wear a Nintendo switch around your neck, we'll know who you are.

[BIC_BAWS]

Wear a Nintendo switch around your neck, we'll know who you are.

I'll wear a BMW badge

[EvoFire]

I'll wear a BMW badge

Your car needs one too

[AzNightmare]

Is it for real? Sometimes I can't tell what's real or a joke cause RevScene...

edit: Just saw the link to the new thread. :ahwow:

[pastarocket]

This is big news in Japan now.

A shooter assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Apparently, the guy brought a home made gun to shoot Abe while he was making a speech.

-very rare to see this happen in a country with very strict gun control laws.

Abe was 67 years old. RIP.

The CBC news video shows the home made gun as being made of wood, tape, and pipes.

https://youtu.be/LbH2CHgkdt0


https://youtu.be/QuDTlMM-raE


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[pastarocket]

Fuck Rogers! No service now for my phone on Fido.


https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/07/08/rogers-outage-canada-wide/


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[CivicBlues]

Fuck Rogers! No service now for my phone on Fido.


https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/07/08/rogers-outage-canada-wide/


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Can't wait for my apology and $2.56 credit from them in a few months time!

[westopher]

Rogers has always been and always will be the worst of the telecom providers. I don’t understand why people use their services unless it’s the only one with coverage in their area.

[hotjoint]

Gas is 1.99 for the first time in a long time, what a deal LOL

[whitev70r]

Fuck Rogers! No service now for my phone on Fido.

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/07/08/rogers-outage-canada-wide/

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It's amazing what kind of havoc this can cause and it's only one major network. Rogers, Fido, and all the little subsidiaries.

[Manic!]

With Rogers down debit is down at most places across Canada. BC ferries is only excepting cash. People with Rogers internet and phones are shit out of luck.

In other news Musk had 3 kids with 2 women in the same month. one is from Canada and an exec at one of his companies. He also just backed out of the twitter deal. They should now ban him from the platform.

[68style]

How he's not in jail for stock manipulation is beyond me... Martha Stewart gets insider info on a little trade and goes to jail but Elon makes people in both stocks and crypto lose millions or billions at a time (while assumably profiting himself) and nothing.

[donk.]

When you have that much money, morals don't exist
Or maybe you automatically enter the swingers club

Or maybe I'm just sour he has that much money AND double dipped in a single month

[westopher]

You really want three kids you’re gonna ignore though? Seems like a headache.

[donk.]

I only mentioned double dippin, none of that kid stuff for me

Materialistic items / experiences > kids

[SSM_DC5]

You really want three kids you’re gonna ignore though? Seems like a headache.

If you ignore something, how can it still cause a headache? :pokerface:

[Manic!]

You really want three kids you’re gonna ignore though? Seems like a headache.

He has 9 now. One who is trans and went to court for a name change first and last and wants nothing to do with him.

Watching law and order I found out about serial breeders. Guys who want to have as many kids as they can. As soon as they are born they are gone.

[westopher]

Like nick cannon. A couple of fuckin nerds that got rich now they thing they are doing the world a favour filling it up with their shitty genetics.

[donk.]

He has 9 now. One who is trans and went to court for a name change first and last and wants nothing to do with him.

Watching law and order I found out about serial breeders. Guys who want to have as many kids as they can. As soon as they are born they are gone.

You should watch "keep sweet" on Netflix

Except these cultists manage to brainwash their newborn like slaves

[Badhobz]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tony-sirico-dead-sopranos-actor-1235177512/

rip Pauline walnuts…. I hope the ivy doesn’t still itch.
Wahhhh my favourite show.

[CivicBlues]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tony-sirico-dead-sopranos-actor-1235177512/

rip Pauline walnuts…. I hope the ivy doesn’t still itch.
Wahhhh my favourite show.

Ah fuck, was waiting for this shoe to drop. Did you watch the Sopranos reunion a couple years back? He was there but he seemed not to be himself when he was on camera. Sad to read he was suffering from Dementia.

[Badhobz]

Yeah I did see that. He was completely out of it.

It’s so sad man. Really puts shit into perspective. Live for now. Not for later.
https://youtu.be/H7gyR6QiUgU?t=203

[whitev70r]

What's the hot car show at the Oval today all about?

[Badhobz]

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-62090649
Awww nooo another fictional mobster actor got wacked.

[Badhobz]

What's the hot car show at the Oval today all about?

https://www.carsandhoops.com/

This is today

[radeonboy]

Is there a place where we can see a list of all the car shows happening in the lower mainland?

[StylinRed]

https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jul/09/us-cruise-ships-using-canada-as-toilet-bowl-for-polluted-waste-alaska-british-columbia

US cruise ships using Canada as a ‘toilet bowl’ for polluted waste
Lax Canadian regulations create ‘perverse incentive’ for US cruise ships en route to Alaska to discharge toxic mix of chemicals and wastewater off British Columbia, report says

From the comfort of cruise ships, a typical trip to Alaska offers magnificent views of glaciers and untamed national parks, and visits to quaint seaside towns. For years, these draws have made cruises to Alaska the most booked US holiday.

But the journey to those pristine areas, which involves sailing along Canada’s west coast for two or three days, is leaving behind a trail of toxic waste, including within marine protected areas (MPAs), according to new research.

More than 31bn litres (8.5bn US gallons) a year of pollution is estimated to be discharged off the west coast of Canada by cruise ships on their way to and from Alaska, according to a report by the environmental organisations Stand.earth and West Coast Environmental Law (WCEL).

“There’s this perverse incentive to treat Canada like a toilet bowl,” says Anna Barford, Canada shipping campaigner at Stand.earth. “They’re just using us like a highway and tossing stuff left, right and centre.”

...

In Washington, more than 6,000 sq km (2,300 sq miles) of ocean habitat is protected in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound, near the Canadian border, and now classified as a no-discharge zone. Alaska requires cruise ships to apply for and receive permission to discharge sewage and greywater.

These regulations encourage ships “to hold on to their waste when they’re in American waters and then to dump it when they’re in Canadian waters”, Bissonnette says.

In Canadian waters, untreated sewage from cruise ships can legally be dumped outside a 12-nautical mile limit under vessel pollution regulations, which can often overlap into critical habitats. Meanwhile, treated sewage – which includes the waste from toilets and greywater from sinks and laundries – can be discharged three nautical miles from shore.

...





Way more in the article

[MG1]

Not related but mentioned before, Alaskan fisheries are overfishing salmon stocks. Salmon that come from and spawn in BC rivers. They are ignoring conservation rulings. Our government is doing very little. Americans take, take, and keep taking. Where's the real Trudeau when we need him.......... not his pathetic excuse for an offspring?

Pierre Elliot wouldn't let the US get away with shit (pun intended) like this. The US are terrible, terrible neighbors (US spelling on purpose). BTW, we Canadians know how to spell. The English language comes from England, ffs. /rant.

[westopher]

With what's going on with the EPA, it's only going to get worse. It's a complete clusterfuck down there.

[Manic!]

Talk about stupid.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oO226PgSkg

[StylinRed]

How likely am I to get on a Monday morning sailing to victoria with my car with no reservation?

Forgot to book a reservation, n now I see all the early morning ones are booked

[Manic!]

How likely am I to get on a Monday morning sailing to victoria with my car with no reservation?

Forgot to book a reservation, n now I see all the early morning ones are booked

It's Monday morning so it should not be that bad. Just get there early.

[racerman88]

Admins delete if not allowed:
My Moscrop senior girls volleyball team will be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts on Saturday, July 16 at Metrotown skytrain station to raise money for new volleyball jerseys, hoodies and tournament fees.
1 box of dozen is $12 and two boxes for $20

It would be cool to see some of your nice rides coming by that day.
Come down Beresford so you can park.



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[ImportPsycho]

So what's the deal with mosquitos this summer? Just today I got at least 5+ bites.

[punkwax]

Cooler temps and recent rain..

[Badhobz]

I hate mosquito fucks. The only things I’ve found to work are massive amounts of deet and this thermacell stuff. We have a small can of thermacell in the yard and it blankets the area with enough anti mosqutio stuff that we can actually sit outside and enjoy this weather.

[StylinRed]

So what's the deal with mosquitos this summer? Just today I got at least 5+ bites.

I was swarmed just now stepping outside, it's insane!

[radeonboy]

I was swarmed just now stepping outside, it's insane!

So what's the deal with mosquitos this summer? Just today I got at least 5+ bites.

I hate mosquito fucks. The only things I’ve found to work are massive amounts of deet and this thermacell stuff. We have a small can of thermacell in the yard and it blankets the area with enough anti mosqutio stuff that we can actually sit outside and enjoy this weather.

+1 on the Thermacell stuff - typically I get bit like crazy, but I can actually enjoy the patio / backyard in peace with one of these things around.

[pastarocket]

Free Slurpees at 7 Eleven today!


https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/free-slurpee-7-eleven-canada?fbclid=IwAR2K7aea4yK26obdr8tAbJHyVpaA0wz49o zDT1JCg8TOB0SgXf-COWJYqiI&mibextid=vgW32m&fs=e&s=cl


On July 11, run — don’t walk — to your nearest 7-Eleven convenience store for a free small Slurpee or spend $20 on 7NOW for free Slurpee and delivery.

To make it even better, the chain is also releasing a new limited-edition flavour – the Crush Cactus Catapult. It’s a mix of orange and pineapple, a perfect summer flavour addition.

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[OriginalJC]

My wife did some work in the garden this weekend, and ended up with 100+ mosquito bites. I got a measly dozen or so cutting the grass

[BIC_BAWS]

I hate mosquito fucks. The only things I’ve found to work are massive amounts of deet and this thermacell stuff. We have a small can of thermacell in the yard and it blankets the area with enough anti mosqutio stuff that we can actually sit outside and enjoy this weather.

I got destroyed last week when I played a 9 hole at Eaglequest. I got home with 31 mosquito bites! You could feel the bastards sucking you off (and not in a fun way) as you're setting up for your swing/putt.

[Badhobz]

THERMACELL YO. they even have clip on's for clothing/pants

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/thermacell-patio-shield-metal-edition-halo-mosquito-repeller-1591161p.html#plp
^this is the one i bought and its good enough to stop them around the deck. But it does have a weird, kind of musky scent that smells a bit like natural gas. They do not recommend you have your pets around it, so i keep my little guys inside.

Ive sent city of richmond numerous complaints about how they spend money on flowers and crap around city hall but wont do mosquito control when we literally live in a marsh.

[punkwax]

I was in the yard all weekend. No mosquito problem in my area..

[sonick]

I just did the Thermacell butane refill hack yesterday, was super easy to DIY.

A $10 butane refill probably fills 5 full Thermacell cartridges.

[EvoFire]

I don't have a mosquito problem in my backyard. The front I do, I have a small dense tree in the front and a cypress(?) shrub wall and those hide a lot of flying bugs.

[mikemhg]

We just got back from the Sunshine Coast, mosquitoes were bad in the evening on the beach, horseflies were pretty brutal during the day by the lake too this year.

[punkwax]

Horseflies are ruthless. I was cliff jumping at Kawkawa and had cut my knee on a rock at some point and this little bastard proceeded to treat my kneecap like an AYCE buffet. I ended up running as fast as I could until I was out of breath and when I finally stopped that asshole was right there for another bite. So off the cliff I went back into the lake just to get away and where I had to jump from was less than ideal :lol

[StylinRed]

It's Monday morning so it should not be that bad. Just get there early.

I thought I had loads of time but showed up there at 7:30 :lol still managed to board the 8am so that was cool, heading back took longer!

[MG1]

I have very little in the way of mosquitos. I make sure there is no standing water anywhere on the property. My Neighbours do the same. The park that's in the are has no streams or ponds. If you live anywhere near a large body of water, you're screwed.

I don't put anything on my skin. No chemicals, please. I already put enough shit in my body eating processed junk food, gulolol.

I don't even put on sun tan lotion. I grew up working out in the fields (berry picking). I just turn brown = no sunburn. In my younger days, I looked like a Somalian. I shit you not.


Anyway..................... carry on carrying on.

[Hondaracer]

So I’m not going to be driving our car for 3+ months or so. Insurance is under the wife’s name and she pays about $240 a month for insurance I think. So over those 3 months it’s almost $700

Would it be an idea to cancel the insurance and just put storage insurance on it? We’d have to put it at my parents place to get it off the street etc. just not sure about cancelling the current policy etc. we do the auto plan 12 currently with the automatic withdrawals

[bcrdukes]

When does your insurance expire?

Cancel and put it in storage is the safest route. And yes, make sure it is storage in a garage and not on the street.

You'll get a prorated refund from when you cancel. Once it's cancelled, they won't deduct the monthly amount from your bank account.

[Hondaracer]

Can I store it on their property not in a garage? Ie. under a car cover beside their house.

Never had storage insurance so not sure if it matters where it’s parked as long as it’s on private property?

[MG1]

My insurance agent always told me it's okay as long as it's on your property and not on the street. I've had two cars sitting for years without insurance. House insurance covers anything stored at the house. The cars were always alarmed and on trickle chargers. It's like my trailers. Two out of the three are not insured via ICBC. I use them as storage units, gulolol. Like garden sheds, but on wheels.

[Spectre_Cdn]

Is one of them an 89blkcivic? Curious as to what RS resident ojiisan has lying around :considered:

[MG1]

Honda Ridgeline and Honda Fit. Both are now insured and back on the road. Need truck to haul garbage to dump (Summer only). Fit still gets 35 MPG and is really, really fun to drive. Left leg (clutch) gets a workout but................ being one with the car. Can't beat that. Can still chirp the tires in two gears in stock form. Nitrous again............. maybe. the 89 was supercharged and nitroused. All behind me now. Too old for this shit, hee hee.

[Great68]

The downside to full out cancelling your existing policy is that you'll have to return your plates, and then pay the plate fee when you do put insurance back on (storage insurance does not follow license plate). Not a huge fee, and you'll probably save more cancelling, but it's still a hassle.

[underscore]

Can I store it on their property not in a garage? Ie. under a car cover beside their house.

Never had storage insurance so not sure if it matters where it’s parked as long as it’s on private property?

Yep, I've had vehicles on storage policies outside for years. It just can't be on a public street at all unless being towed by a professional or towed with no wheels on the ground (ie flat deck). A neighbour once complained to bylaw because even though the tires were on my property the rear bumper was hanging over the street.

[SSM_DC5]

Yep, I've had vehicles on storage policies outside for years. It just can't be on a public street at all unless being towed by a professional or towed with no wheels on the ground (ie flat deck). A neighbour once complained to bylaw because even though the tires were on my property the rear bumper was hanging over the street.

Did the bylaw officer consider the overhanging bumper to be on public streets?

[donk.]

Irrelevant to the above:

My buddy lives in a newer townhouse complex in Langley. The parking infront of the garage can only fit smaller cars, anyone with a truck / van / bigger SUV has the bumper hanging 6" - 12" on the complex "road".

Some dickhead keeps complaining to strata, and everyone keeps getting letters that the car must be on their "driveway".
There's like 60 units, and about 15 of those get letters.

The actual road, infront of the complex, already has parking maxed out, so now theres 15 more cars that need to fit in somewhere, or walk 3-4 blocks to find parking

I would go on strata just to find out who it is, and make their life hell. Mind your own shit fuck face

[westopher]

My neighbours truck is about 4ft too long for his space and it makes parking my car a bit difficult. He brings me meat that he gets hunting to say thanks for not complaining, it takes me 7 seconds longer to park my car. If people could just understand how to not be passive aggressive fuckin weiners, their lives would be way easier.

[underscore]

Did the bylaw officer consider the overhanging bumper to be on public streets?

The guy told me he honestly wasn't entirely sure but for liability reasons it'd be best not to have it overhanging at all. It wasn't a huge deal to move it, it just made it a little tighter walking around the front of the car, so I didn't bother checking.

[Gerbs]

Are there any mosquito creams that work on bites?

Also are there any mosquito sprays / solutions that actually work?

I saw this $150 mosquito trap at costco, tempted to just toss it on my balcony to get rid of any bugs lol.

[Razor Ramon HG]

If you're at home, just take a hairdryer and blow it over the bit part. Helps relieve itching for 3-4 hours.

[Teriyaki]

Are there any mosquito creams that work on bites?

Also are there any mosquito sprays / solutions that actually work?

I saw this $150 mosquito trap at costco, tempted to just toss it on my balcony to get rid of any bugs lol.

No personal experience but have heard good things about the Thermacell stuff. Can get pretty pricey and you have buy re-fills and stuff though. Friend that is stingy is fck thinks they're well worth it though so thats a sign of confidence.

[Tapioca]

Irrelevant to the above:

My buddy lives in a newer townhouse complex in Langley. The parking infront of the garage can only fit smaller cars, anyone with a truck / van / bigger SUV has the bumper hanging 6" - 12" on the complex "road".

Some dickhead keeps complaining to strata, and everyone keeps getting letters that the car must be on their "driveway".
There's like 60 units, and about 15 of those get letters.

The actual road, infront of the complex, already has parking maxed out, so now theres 15 more cars that need to fit in somewhere, or walk 3-4 blocks to find parking

I would go on strata just to find out who it is, and make their life hell. Mind your own shit fuck face

From an owner's/resident's perspective, it sucks.

But, look at it from the strata's perspective - that car overhanging their driveway and onto the road (e.g. common property which is the responsibility of the strata) creates a liability for the strata. What happens if someone injures themselves from a car that's partly on common property? Particularly if it's not an actual resident, but some sort of third party like a visitor or a contractor? All of the owners suffer because that would result in an insurance claim for the strata.

[sonick]

Are there any mosquito creams that work on bites

If you're at home, just take a hairdryer and blow it over the bit part. Helps relieve itching for 3-4 hours.

One thing we do at home, not sure how effective it is to reduce itch but it sure feels good, is to put a spoon under hot water (but not boiling hot that it burns the skin), and then place the hot spoon on the mosquito bite FeelsGoodMan

[Hondaracer]

Honestly in those scenarios the developer should have thought the design out better rather than with greed top of mind.

We built sooooo many townhomes where the concrete slab going into your garage was JUST big enough for a compact car. But then people fill their garage with garbage and then you move a sedan out onto thay slab, then the neighbours see and move an SUV out there. Next thing you know the end unit has a truck half on the road half on the slab.

The designs should be very clear in terms of whether you can park a vehicle on that slab or not. It shouldn’t be left up to strata law or some ambiguous interpretation of common property as to what can park there and what can’t

[Badhobz]

Are there any mosquito creams that work on bites?

Also are there any mosquito sprays / solutions that actually work?

I saw this $150 mosquito trap at costco, tempted to just toss it on my balcony to get rid of any bugs lol.
https://f.dam-img.rfdcontent.com/cms/007/738/241/1000x563_smart_fit.jpg
if youre talking about this thing, it doesnt work. I tried it for 2 years now and attracts everything BUT mosquitoes. Mostly moths and butterflies.

[Tapioca]

Municipalities set the parking requirements. In townhouse zones, that typically means 2 cars within a strata lot. So, the developer will build a tandem garage that's long enough to accommodate two cars. The driveway is usually an afterthought and only constructed as part of some mandatory setback from the common driveway.

Sure, it's developer 'greed'. They build to the minimum or design the property with marketability in mind. I haven't seen many sales brochures with long driveways to accommodate a full-size pickup with a hitch as a feature. Most customers don't care enough to demand long driveways, at least not yet.

[sonick]

if youre talking about this thing, it doesnt work. I tried it for 2 years now and attracts everything BUT mosquitoes. Mostly moths and butterflies.

Bought this recently on sale and hooked it up. Agreed seems to mostly catch moths and random flies, not so much mosquitoes.

Also annoying that it doesn't kill them, simply traps them. You'd have to wait it out for them to die before disposing, otherwise they'll simply escape if you open it up to clean out the bin.

[yray]

https://www.southernliving.com/garden/plants/citronella-plants

bought a few citronella plants that were on sale and it seemed to have curbed mosquitos

knock on wood :lawl:

[68style]

I need to offer my body up to science.

I'm completely immune to mosquito bites... they can bite me a hundred times and I get no mark and no itching. I really have no idea why this is the case?

I literally went camping once in Skagit Valley and there were swarms of them, everyone I was with their entire legs and arms were just red dotted itching messes and I walked out of there with the same porcelain white baby skin I went in with :D

[Badhobz]

^ GIVE ME YOUR GENES !!!!

[Hondaracer]

Municipalities set the parking requirements. In townhouse zones, that typically means 2 cars within a strata lot. So, the developer will build a tandem garage that's long enough to accommodate two cars. The driveway is usually an afterthought and only constructed as part of some mandatory setback from the common driveway.

Sure, it's developer 'greed'. They build to the minimum or design the property with marketability in mind. I haven't seen many sales brochures with long driveways to accommodate a full-size pickup with a hitch as a feature. Most customers don't care enough to demand long driveways, at least not yet.

I think the average consumer doesn’t really realize how their parking will work until after they move in

[coneZONE]

Are there any mosquito creams that work on bites?

Also are there any mosquito sprays / solutions that actually work?

I saw this $150 mosquito trap at costco, tempted to just toss it on my balcony to get rid of any bugs lol.

Mopiko is one of my favourite ointments. Minty menthol feels soothing. Western version is Goldbond

[StylinRed]

When u was swarmed I didn't think I got bit cuz there was no reaction for like a day n half, now a few of the bites I got are swelled up like crazy, that's never happened to me before

Are there any mosquito creams that work on bites?

Also are there any mosquito sprays / solutions that actually work?




I use a Japanese ointment called Muhi S also one from a brand called Yuskin (for bug bites) I find the Muhi S to be waaaaay better, no itch and feels/smells menthol-y

Oh just realised the Muhi S I use is the exact same as the Mopiko that conezone recommended, just branded differently for different regions

[underscore]

Honestly in those scenarios the developer should have thought the design out better rather than with greed top of mind.

They should, but at the same time if you're driving a vehicle that doesn't fit in a parking space that's a you problem. A little overhang isn't a big deal but I hate the nut sacks in crew cabs who park in the front row of a parking lot and block half the roadway so people can't get past their shitbox because their 2 brain cells can't be bothered to go double park in the back where they fit.

[Hondaracer]

I don’t even think it’s “greed” per say but just poor design

Instead of leaving a 5-6’ concrete pad in front of the garage that appears to be a parking spot, just make the common road wider or design the layout in a different way that it’s impossible to park a vehicle on the concrete leading into your garage

[coneZONE]

I use a Japanese ointment called Muhi S also one from a brand called Yuskin (for bug bites) I find the Muhi S to be waaaaay better, no itch and feels/smells menthol-y

Oh just realised the Muhi S I use is the exact same as the Mopiko that conezone recommended, just branded differently for different regions

I just realized the one that we have is Hong Kong market regular Mopiko (it only has English and Chinese on the package)
I grew up thinking it was a Chinese ointment cuz we read the kanji as “mo bei go”, and we’d always get it from the Chinese herbal shops haha.
I googled Muhi Mopiko-S and it seems like the S means Extra Strength Mopiko... hmm neat! Is it available locally?

[StylinRed]

Ahh
I think I saw the Japanese products store in Richmond Centre carry it, cant remember exactly, my mom just has a huge supply from Japan :lol

[MG1]

First time going to the United Boulevard Transfer Station. After seeing it being built over the last two or so years, they opened up in March of this year. I was expecting all kinds of new technology and stuff. It's basically just a bigger version of every other transfer station out there. They open at 5:30 in the morning, so I went at around 6:00. Three vehicles there, including this small station wagon - young couple. Female was pretty darn hot. Couldn't help but notice the skinny jeans. Anyway, I hitched up the aluminum trailer and loaded it up with about 8 rotted out fence panels and other pieces of wood last night.

Grand total came out to 19 bucks. I was predicting 40 bucks, so big bonus. Nothing but super dried out mold and bug infested wood. Definitely going non-peak hours from now on. Saved me time and some bucks. I was expecting huge lineups. They have lineup cams on their site. At 5:30, the place was empty, so I thought they were closed.

Did I mention I love my all aluminum 14 foot trailer? Grated aluminum ramp is so handy. No wind resistance when up. Trailer is so light, too. Hardly notice it. Electric brakes hooked up to a Tekonsha controller. I used to tow a car hauler filled with racing gear and car up to Ashcroft with no issues. Ridgeline - the little truck that could.

[PeanutButter]

What does everyone do for BBQ's these days? My co-worker is an older east indian lady ~45 who was ranting to me about going to a bbq and it sucked because there was barely any food and there was no alcohol. When she hosts a bbq everything is taken care of by her, food and drink.

I think that's a pretty old school way of doing a BBQ and it's quite a bit financially for the host. I told her that these days most people just BYOB at the very least and it's common to have a potluck bbq now.

What do you guys do?

[punkwax]

Depends on the menu and size of the crowd but definitely BYOBeers and I’ll have a couple of bottles around for drinks if people want to mix one up.

If it’s just burgs and dogs then I’ll take care of everything. If it’s another couple or two, I’ll take care of steaks or whatever but I’m not feeding 20+ people a t-bone unless it’s a special event or something.

[MG1]

Good for your co-worker.............. BYOS (bring your own shit) is pretty much the way it is. Not everybody can afford to provide everything. It's the company that matters. If you're into impressing others, well....................... nuff said. Just make sure not to invite her over to a BBQ. My 2 bits.

[sonick]

When I host, assuming it is about 6-12 ppl, I typically manage the 'main' dishes and maybe a side that will leave the group not hungry. And then ask people to bring any additional sides/dessert/drinks they want to have themselves. Most ppl like to bring desserts/sweets and so I don't tend to prepare that.

A few weeks ago I did 2 lbs of wings, and burger bar where I laid out all the fixins and let ppl build their own burgers, both with meat and impossible for the vegan folks. This was for about 9 adults and 5 young kids.

I will be doing DIY taco night for 6 adults this coming weekend, where I'll grill up a nice flank or skirt steak for carne asada, some beyond meat with taco seasoning, and grilled eggplant. Along with the fixins of tortillas, grilled bell peppers, salsa/guac/sour cream, and cheese.

In my circle, I think its assumed ppl will not show up empty handed, and will have drinks enough for themselves at the very least, supplemented by additional options by the host. And then any drinks leftover is left for the host.

And then additional food is upon request as a favor from the host.

[Tapioca]

We're hosting this weekend as well. My wife is old school about hosting events - she prides herself on creating a cohesive menu and ensuring that people have enough to eat to the point that she discourages our guests from bringing any food. We encourage people to bring their own booze however.

We are trimming our budget by utilizing poultry and pork as our proteins, rather than beef.

[mikemhg]

You should always bring booze at minimum.

I have people over all the time, and they always bring their own drinks.

I'd never go to a BBQ or visit without bringing my own bottles either.

[Hondaracer]

We usually have a big Xmas party and a summer party each year.

Xmas we supply wine and most of the food, get charcuterie, appies etc. tell people to maybe bring an appy or dessert and BYOB

Summer we usually do burgers and dogs and provide like potato salad and chips along with a few cases of beer. Typically I can guzzle back 8-15 beers on my own so if I’m going to be providing I should have quite a few lol.

I think going to a BBQ where absolutely nothing is provided kind of defeats the purpose of hosting a bbq? Lol

[Great68]

When I host, assuming it is about 6-12 ppl, I typically manage the 'main' dishes and maybe a side that will leave the group not hungry. And then ask people to bring any additional sides/dessert/drinks they want to have themselves. Most ppl like to bring desserts/sweets and so I don't tend to prepare that.

A few weeks ago I did 2 lbs of wings, and burger bar where I laid out all the fixins and let ppl build their own burgers, both with meat and impossible for the vegan folks. This was for about 9 adults and 5 young kids.

I will be doing DIY taco night for 6 adults this coming weekend, where I'll grill up a nice flank or skirt steak for carne asada, some beyond meat with taco seasoning, and grilled eggplant. Along with the fixins of tortillas, grilled bell peppers, salsa/guac/sour cream, and cheese.

In my circle, I think its assumed ppl will not show up empty handed, and will have drinks enough for themselves at the very least, supplemented by additional options by the host. And then any drinks leftover is left for the host.

And then additional food is upon request as a favor from the host.

This is kinda how I think.

It's situation dependent, I treat a small dinner party differently than an informal "invite everyone you know to a bbq" The former will get fancy cooking, the latter will get costco frozen burger patties but as the host I'll always provide something (I've also found that through experience, for the bigger parties it's better to keep it simple anyways.)

I've been to a "bring your own meat" bbq before, I dunno, I find that very awkward. Everyone waiting their turn to cook their shit on the grill, and eating different stuff (I'm also pretty OCD about my grills so, I could never do that). Though it could probably work if everyone brought something that the host then cooked up and made a giant "sampler plate" that everyone could share.

Also maybe it's the way I've been raised, but leftover booze is always left to the host. Taking leftover booze home with you just feels so rude, regardless if the host provided any food or not, they still provided their home to have the party at.

[Razor Ramon HG]

We have BBQs at my friend's house a few times a year.

He'll have some meat and booze, but everyone is expected to bring some of their own stuff to contribute.

[Manic!]

It's a different culture. With Indians if you go to someones house they will stuff you with food and drinks. Things are changing with the newer generations by being exposed to western traditions like a pot luck.

[68style]

This is kinda how I think.

It's situation dependent, I treat a small dinner party differently than an informal "invite everyone you know to a bbq" The former will get fancy cooking, the latter will get costco frozen burger patties but as the host I'll always provide something (I've also found that through experience, for the bigger parties it's better to keep it simple anyways.)



Can vouch for Great68, fantastic host. All of RS should stop by his place!

[EvoFire]

Did a few BBQs this summer already with the new grill and house.

We prepped all the meats, sides, and non-alcohol drinks. We did a bring your own booze because everyone has a different preference to beers, and more than half the girls are pregnant/breastfeeding.

$250 covering for 10 ppl isn't too bad imo, we had leftovers too for the next day with enough food for 4 people.

[PeanutButter]

Has anyone had to talk to a friend about not contributing to group outings? Like many of you, I never show up to an event empty handed. My go to for a BBQ is bringing tandoori chicken to fire up (which I don't mind grilling myself) and I bring beer or wine for the host.

But, there are always the usual suspects that don't seem to contribute with either booze or some form of snack/appy/dessert. It really irks me that every time they go to an event they don't contribute.

[whitev70r]

^ simple, just don't invite them to future events. No need to 'talk' to them.

[Great68]

Can vouch for Great68, fantastic host. All of RS should stop by his place!

I'm going to need a bigger driveway!

[whitev70r]

Sad to see this guy go ... he was well liked and did UBC well! But University of Michigan is hard to pass up.

https://twitter.com/UBC/status/1547277295911669761

[punkwax]

Has anyone had to talk to a friend about not contributing to group outings? Like many of you, I never show up to an event empty handed. My go to for a BBQ is bringing tandoori chicken to fire up (which I don't mind grilling myself) and I bring beer or wine for the host.

But, there are always the usual suspects that don't seem to contribute with either booze or some form of snack/appy/dessert. It really irks me that every time they go to an event they don't contribute.

I had a buddy who would always bring cash to dinner outings at restaurants. Say he’d order a $7 drink and an $18 plate he’d toss in $25 like tax and tips don’t exist. I let it slide the first handful of times I noticed but one day after he pulled his stunt I had enough and called him out in front of the whole table. :badpokerface:

I was not invited to his wedding two weeks ago :lol

[GLOW]

Sad to see this guy go ... he was well liked and did UBC well! But University of Michigan is hard to pass up.

https://twitter.com/UBC/status/1547277295911669761

i think so too. i listened to him speak once on the topic of leadership and it was great.

[MG1]

As a youngster, I had the opportunity to be out in the waters around Uculet, Tofino, and Spring Cove, where my father moored his little commercial fishing boat. Back then, Tofino was a lesser known community with pristine waters with little to no tourists.

https://time.com/collection/worlds-greatest-places-2022/6194492/tofino-british-columbia/


Can't keep beautiful places a secret for too long.

[GLOW]

i'll be checking it out next week for the 1st time! well...uculet and maybe tofino, i don't know what spring cove is :lol

[Great68]

Meh I much prefer Bamfield to Tofino/Ucleulet, but it's going to get fucked by tourists too once they pave the road in the next couple years...

I'm heading out there on Friday!

[Gumby]

Sad to see this guy go ... he was well liked and did UBC well! But University of Michigan is hard to pass up.

https://twitter.com/UBC/status/1547277295911669761
Yeah, sad to see him go. But I think his term at UBC was coming to an end.

Ono and his wife will be closer to their aging parents, who live on the east coast. Also, Michigan will pay Ono around US$900k, whereas he was only getting around $600k from UBC.

[MG1]

i'll be checking it out next week for the 1st time! well...uculet and maybe tofino, i don't know what spring cove is :lol

Try to get out on the water. The view of water from land is great, but the view from the water looking back at land is downright gorgeous.

I can just imagine how amazing it must have been for the sailors in a tall ship sailing those waters for the first time back when the white man explored the West Coast. That didn’t come out right. Anyway, you get the idea………..

[nismodrifter]

Flying domestic tomorrow morning. How are wait times at security? They say arrive 2hrs early.. Is that a must?

[punkwax]

Right now I wouldn’t risk it and say yes.

[donk.]

Flying domestic tomorrow morning. How are wait times at security? They say arrive 2hrs early.. Is that a must?

Yvr - Regina, a month ago

Yvr - Long security line, but through in 30 mins. Checked bag line looked thick, didn't use it
Regina - no line

[bcrdukes]

This was yesterday.

YYZ - YVR
When I got to YVR at 9:30am, lines looked pretty long but I also overheard a couple saying it took them 30 mins. The checked bag line looked chaotic but about 15 minutes is how long it took people to get through. Definitely show up 2 hours in advance. You never know what will happen.

[StylinRed]

Yeah, sad to see him go. But I think his term at UBC was coming to an end.

Ono and his wife will be closer to their aging parents, who live on the east coast. Also, Michigan will pay Ono around US$900k, whereas he was only getting around $600k from UBC.

That's an insane salary at ubc and michigan for a school pres

[quasi]

Yvr - Regina, a month ago

Yvr - Long security line, but through in 30 mins. Checked bag line looked thick, didn't use it
Regina - no line

Same experience last weekend going to Regina. If you have a nexus card you can skip a lot of the line at YVR, I had mine but my son has been waiting to reknew his for over a year so he didn't have his, wasn't able to use that line.

You think there would be more people trying to get out of Regina which would lead to a longer line than 1 or 2 people, hate that shit hole so much. :)

[sonick]

Same experience last weekend going to Regina. If you have a nexus card you can skip a lot of the line at YVR, I had mine but my son has been waiting to reknew his for over a year so he didn't have his, wasn't able to use that line.

You think there would be more people trying to get out of Regina which would lead to a longer line than 1 or 2 people, hate that shit hole so much. :)

I thought for security you can bring your co-travellers along with your Nexus. At least this was the case pre-covid.

Customs is where you have to go separately.

[whitev70r]

That's an insane salary at ubc and michigan for a school pres

Michigan is pretty high pressure position. Their NCAA football and basketball program alone ... I'm sure $1M for the Prez of that University is covered by like one or two Wolverine game.

[68style]

Schools should probably go back to teaching instead of being giant billion $ corporations :)

[whitev70r]

^ true but teaching/academics is a non-profit and you gotta generate $$ somehow if you want to do research, hire excellent faculty, attract bright students, etc. It's a deal with the devil, I suppose.

[quasi]

I thought for security you can bring your co-travellers along with your Nexus. At least this was the case pre-covid.

Customs is where you have to go separately.

Hmmm, maybe? I never asked TBH I assumed he needed it. That would have been good to know although it was only probably 40 min wait.

[CivicBlues]

That's an insane salary at ubc and michigan for a school pres

He's basically the CEO of a multi-billion dollar corporation the way universities are run now. In which case, his salary is insanely low.

[Gerbs]

Car got keyed, does anyone know if the cops would ask the building / businesses I was parked outside of for camera footage? Or people just take the L?

[donk.]

@gerbs
Report it to the police regardless, they track crime, might be able to line it up with someone else's report, if you are very lucky.

In other news, I pulled into a gas station 30 mins ago, buddy guy starts reversing waiting in line, I start honking, he keeps backing until he bumps my car
Completely oblivious, did not even realize it....

I park, check the car, clear coat damage only, woman asks if I need a witness, I say no and thank her, drive off

:seriously::rukidding:

Now that I think about it, what if buddy guy claims I drove into him :pokerface::derp:

[punkwax]

Gerbs, if you saw a business with a camera facing where your car was parked I’d ask them if they could search by time and date.

I’m not sure the cops would request footage for this type of crime and even if they did, it could be overwritten by the time they do.

Same for you, donk. See if you can get the evidence to prove that you’re not at fault just in case.

[Gumby]

That's an insane salary at ubc and michigan for a school pres
Michigan Wolverines football coach makes $7M…

[68style]

Now that I think about it, what if buddy guy claims I drove into him :pokerface::derp:

Ooof… This is a very real risk seen it happen many a time

[AzNightmare]

In this day and age, it's almost crazy (imho) to not have a dashcam.

Everybody lies or exaggerates, except for the camera.
Hell, I've even had witnesses lie against me. Thank god for my dashcam.

[68style]

In this day and age, it's almost crazy (imho) to not have a dashcam.

Everybody lies or exaggerates, except for the camera.
Hell, I've even had witnesses lie against me. Thank god for my dashcam.

I remember when I was a kid in the late 80’s my dad bumped a taxi cab from behind, my dad’s fault but no witnesses… just some bumper damage from the license plate screws guy was driving alone and then he sued for whiplash and told ICBC he had 3 family members with him at the time all 4 show up for court with neck braces on the whole nine yards lol… their word against my dad’s… people have zero shame man.

They lost cuz none of them were smart enough to get their stories straight about even the colour of my dads car but the driver still got like $5k for his “whiplash”…

[MG1]

I immediately thought it was the building that used to have the Bonsai shop. Next to the restaurant that changes hands more than all business in all of BC combined........... I mean description stated Broadway and Rupert. Building, however, does not have rooftop parking. Good Bye, Gizzella.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/east-van-rooftop-parking-deck-collapse-1.6521161


Original headline:

Two taken to hospital after section of rooftop parking lot ...https://vancouversun.com › news › local-news › two-ta...
15 hours ago — Emergency services were called to collapsed parking garage roof at a business on E. Broadway near Rupert Street in Vancouver, BC Thursday, July ...

[sonick]

Does anybody know of Amazon sometimes hires third party delivery drivers, perhaps for prime day due to increased demand?

My delivery person today drove a U-Haul van and no Amazon uniform. After they dropped off my package my security camera caught him suspiciously walking to my walkway that leads to my backyard, they even looked straight into the camera.

A bit sketchy without an Amazon van, uniform, and seemingly snooping around my place.

[Manic!]

Does anybody know of Amazon sometimes hires third party delivery drivers, perhaps for prime day due to increased demand?

My delivery person today drove a U-Haul van and no Amazon uniform. After they dropped off my package my security camera caught him suspiciously walking to my walkway that leads to my backyard, they even looked straight into the camera.

A bit sketchy without an Amazon van, uniform, and seemingly snooping around my place.

Yes they hire 3rd party companies/drivers. They don't have amazon uniforms.

[StylinRed]

Does anybody know of Amazon sometimes hires third party delivery drivers, perhaps for prime day due to increased demand?

My delivery person today drove a U-Haul van and no Amazon uniform. After they dropped off my package my security camera caught him suspiciously walking to my walkway that leads to my backyard, they even looked straight into the camera.

A bit sketchy without an Amazon van, uniform, and seemingly snooping around my place.

All the time, not even for prime day, sometimes they use their personal vehicles too, it's a bit WTF, but yeah

[Qmx323]

My local amazon guy sometimes is an asian uncle in his 50s in a beige minivan lol

[AzNightmare]

https://i.imgur.com/lh1eSTn.jpg

Amazon deliverer tossing my package lol. Luckily, I think it was just cables or something.

[MG1]

Nothing close to what they do at depots and airports. That’s why all the bubble wraps and air bags.

Hate Amazon all you want, but their shipping is Uber fast. It’s only when Canada Post is involved shit gets weird. I have a Flex Delivery address, but I use it only if the item is expensive or I’m not in any hurry. Three to four days difference. I love Amazon Prime. Especially free overnight shipping items.

My whole family refuses to get anything from Amazon due to their treatment of workers. Me, not so much. Nobody putting a gun to their heads. They can work somewhere else. Like Canada Post, or, UPS, Fed Ex, or See it Later Purolator.

[donk.]

I avoid amazon like the plague

[bcrdukes]

Where's a good shop / store to get a reliable dash cam and back up camera for a smaller car?

Vehicle in question is a 2010 Toyota Yaris destined to be owned/driven by a senior citizen in mid to late 70s. Obviously, the Yaris doesn't have a screen built in and it's a no-frills type of car. Thanks in advance.

[AzNightmare]

Intelcom is the worse. I'm not sure when Amazon started using them, but whenever you try to make a return on an item, Amazon will send Intelcom to pick up your item for you so that you don't need to do the legwork in returning the item at the post office.

While it's supposed to be the next business day, it's not always the case. Then they may randomly contact you via email when they're coming. It's sometimes on the same day of so you can't prepare if you're not home. Then majority of the time, they don't even show up. You can reschedule a new pick up day, but when you do, there's no acknowledgement whether it was confirmed or not. And of course, when the day comes, they don't show up.

A couple times, I complained about them to Amazon and they just told me to keep the item and they refunded me my money, lol!

Seriously, look at Intelcom's google reviews. https://www.google.com/search?q=intelcom++reviews
It's like a ton of 1/5 stars over the span of 6~ months. All legit, lengthy negative reviews.

How are these guys even still in business...

[68style]

Obviously, the Yaris doesn't have a screen built in and it's a no-frills type of car. Thanks in advance.

What are you talking about the Yaris is practically a luxury car.... typical Porsche snob

[Badhobz]

Where's a good shop / store to get a reliable dash cam and back up camera for a smaller car?

Vehicle in question is a 2010 Toyota Yaris destined to be owned/driven by a senior citizen in mid to late 70s. Obviously, the Yaris doesn't have a screen built in and it's a no-frills type of car. Thanks in advance.

I was hoping to get mine hardwired in as well so i can engage parking mode.

[Badhobz]

What are you talking about the Yaris is practically a luxury car.... typical Porsche snob

so defensive!! thats only cuz youre packing heat from last night's victory YARIS.
:lawl::lawl::lawl::lawl:

i still cant believe it comes w/ clips too

[AzNightmare]

Where's a good shop / store to get a reliable dash cam and back up camera for a smaller car?

Vehicle in question is a 2010 Toyota Yaris destined to be owned/driven by a senior citizen in mid to late 70s. Obviously, the Yaris doesn't have a screen built in and it's a no-frills type of car. Thanks in advance.

You can always use one of those Rear view mirror backup screens, where it's a rear view mirror, until you go in reverse, then it becomes a LCD screen/camera.

[bcrdukes]

so defensive!! thats only cuz youre packing heat from last night's victory YARIS.
:lawl::lawl::lawl::lawl:

i still cant believe it comes w/ clips too

That was quite the prize and he carried it in his pocket with the RCMP cop looking right at him too haha

[k3mps]

Does anybody know of Amazon sometimes hires third party delivery drivers, perhaps for prime day due to increased demand?

My delivery person today drove a U-Haul van and no Amazon uniform. After they dropped off my package my security camera caught him suspiciously walking to my walkway that leads to my backyard, they even looked straight into the camera.

A bit sketchy without an Amazon van, uniform, and seemingly snooping around my place.

Here in Vancouver, they use numerous couriers. They seem to be organized by region.

In North Vancouver they used a company called Wyngit among many. In Burnaby they had a company that used primarily unmarked white Dodge Cargo Caravans (they set up temporarily next to us, probably Intelcom). No uniforms for either.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Where's a good shop / store to get a reliable dash cam and back up camera for a smaller car?

Vehicle in question is a 2010 Toyota Yaris destined to be owned/driven by a senior citizen in mid to late 70s. Obviously, the Yaris doesn't have a screen built in and it's a no-frills type of car. Thanks in advance.

NMotion. Nice folks and still a RS sponsor I think.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Anyone have experience dealing with carpet moths? They started springing up in a small bedroom the other day.

Gave the room a thorough inspection and vacuuming today. Left for a few hours, came back in and found like 4-5, killed them, walked back into the room a few minutes later and found another 4-5.

I'll often see some flying around in front of a closet, but I can't seem to find any area that indicates a ground zero or eggs.

Thinking about getting something like this sticky thing and some sort of lavendar spray.

https://www.amazon.ca/Aeroxon-T26139-Clothes-Moth-Trap/dp/B00095L3K2

Worst case, I guess it's enough motivation to pull out all that old carpet and put in some vinyl flooring.

[Liquid_o2]

NMotion. Nice folks and still a RS sponsor I think.

I've used NMotion for both my cars in recent years and they did a great job!

[whitev70r]

Damn ... apocalypse in Europe ... it's burning up. UK predicted to hit 40C !!

Riders in the Tour de France riding in high 30's and 40's !!

https://twitter.com/PierreReyland/status/1548291890822336515

[bcrdukes]

I believe Vittel is a big TdF sposnor so they should be okay and it works in their favour for advertising haha

[Badhobz]

just booked my dashcam install with MJ installs in richmond

https://g.page/mj-dash-cam-installs?share

i called Nmotion and they want 150 (cash), These guys are only 80 bucks (cash) and were recommended by my dealer buddy. You can sit there and watch while they install.

[punkwax]

Your dealer buddy eh? Manic! is calling the cops.

[bcrdukes]

badhobz - Did you buy the dashcam yourself?

[Badhobz]

Si si. I just bought a f70 Thinkware from prime days. I think it was 70 dollars.

Install is this Wednesday afternoon so I’ll let you know how it goes dukes.

[68style]

Wow 80 bucks for voyeur experience... what a deal

[bcrdukes]

Too bad the name isn't Polestar :ifyouknow:

[v_tec]

Si si. I just bought a f70 Thinkware from prime days. I think it was 70 dollars.

Install is this Wednesday afternoon so I’ll let you know how it goes dukes.

There was also a deal on the F70? There I thought I missed out on the A119 V3.

Also in the market for a dash cam + simple installation. Any other recommendations?

[Badhobz]

ah i forgot to mention that you need the hardwiring kit. Either you supply it, or these MJ guys will supply it. In my case, i asked them how much and they said 30 bucks so its $110 (cash) in total right now.

Ill be sitting on that couch... letting me stretch out
https://i.postimg.cc/cJ37x2Rq/Untitled.png

[underscore]

A concept from Hyundai. Zero chance it'll be built, but I really wish they would because hot damn

https://i.imgur.com/N4qbdjw.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/z6guRch.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/D3P8Lt0.jpeg

It's the same sort of style as the IONIQ 5, which to me looks like a sort of retromodern Lancia Delta. I just wish they made that as a small hatchback instead of a huge CUV.

[Badhobz]

looks like a modern day DeLorean

[68style]

I see Delorean styling cues

Lancia front end

The side profile is exactly a mid 80’s Celica-Supra

[68style]

ah i forgot to mention that you need the hardwiring kit. Either you supply it, or these MJ guys will supply it. In my case, i asked them how much and they said 30 bucks so its $110 (cash) in total right now.

Ill be sitting on that couch... letting me stretch out


Perfect spot to entertain some finery of the 150euro variety

[hchang]

I remember when I was a kid in the late 80’s my dad bumped a taxi cab from behind, my dad’s fault but no witnesses… just some bumper damage from the license plate screws guy was driving alone and then he sued for whiplash and told ICBC he had 3 family members with him at the time all 4 show up for court with neck braces on the whole nine yards lol… their word against my dad’s… people have zero shame man.

They lost cuz none of them were smart enough to get their stories straight about even the colour of my dads car but the driver still got like $5k for his “whiplash”…

Don't even have to mention to know what race they were haha

[ImportPsycho]

Speaking of EV

https://youtu.be/evaMsrtgss4


:facepalm:
sure, we all love driving SUV and paying $2/L gas, even though we all can afford to buy $150k Telsa X???...
rolleyes.....

[68style]

If you ever want to wonder where these types of morons are headed... take a gander at the /fuckcars subreddit one day... it's... uh... enlightening? There's an awful lot of people out there who think the answer to societal issues is to hurt their neighbours.

[Badhobz]

Perfect spot to entertain some finery of the 150euro variety

my buddy told me prices went up on the reeperbahn due to the lack of eastern european women (Ukrainian and Russian). apparently they are too busy doing something or another....

[68style]

Inflation knows no boundaries

[Badhobz]

Finished the dash cam install today at this MJ dashcam. Chris was great! he did the job under an hour and everything was well put together again. no issues so far. I watched him and he was very meticulous in his work.

MJ dashcam is actually inside Vancity Vinyl's shop (chris works for these guys) so we shot the shit and talked about my wrap etc. All really really nice guys. They can do 4 caliper painting for 500 bucks! i might just go get that done too. Would only take them 1 day to do it.

[StylinRed]

I hate mosquito fucks. The only things I’ve found to work are massive amounts of deet and this thermacell stuff. We have a small can of thermacell in the yard and it blankets the area with enough anti mosqutio stuff that we can actually sit outside and enjoy this weather.

+1 on the Thermacell stuff - typically I get bit like crazy, but I can actually enjoy the patio / backyard in peace with one of these things around.

THERMACELL YO. they even have clip on's for clothing/pants

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/thermacell-patio-shield-metal-edition-halo-mosquito-repeller-1591161p.html#plp
^this is the one i bought and its good enough to stop them around the deck. But it does have a weird, kind of musky scent that smells a bit like natural gas. They do not recommend you have your pets around it, so i keep my little guys inside.

Ive sent city of richmond numerous complaints about how they spend money on flowers and crap around city hall but wont do mosquito control when we literally live in a marsh.


just to add to the list of thermacell support, bought one of the packs after reading these comments n haven't noticed a mosquito, or moth, or any bugs for that matter

The refills are expensive though, might try to get some lavender to plant in a pot again, that used to work too, but I hate watering plants :lol

[unit]

whats the cheapest you guys have seen cherries for this season?
i'm seeing $4.99/lb pretty much everywhere. are we having a shit season or will they still come down in price? usually i buy a ton when its 2.99 or even $1.99.

[whitev70r]

Inflation ... standard is $4.99 for now. That's what I'm seeing but I doubt it will get to pre-Covid prices of $2/lb. My guess is that $4/lb might be lowest.

[westopher]

Government - food has gone up 8%
Me - flat irons up 200%
Cherries 100%
Potatoes 130%
Onions 90%
Chicken wings 400%
Canola oil 170%
Flour 30%
Milk 30%
Eggs 35%

Add them all together and it gets to 8%
Sweet ass math

[sonick]

Big Mac up only 7% :badpokerface:

[Traum]

whats the cheapest you guys have seen cherries for this season?
i'm seeing $4.99/lb pretty much everywhere. are we having a shit season or will they still come down in price? usually i buy a ton when its 2.99 or even $1.99.
Safeway is supposed to have cherries on sale for $4.44/lb this week. But I am finding that a lot of times, Safeway's fruits suppliers are not at all reliable in delivering the goods. Sales start on Thursdays, and it could be Tuesday, and they still don't have the advertised fruits in stock.

Apparently the heat dome last year as well as the extra cold+wet season we got this year are hurting the local fruit growers a lot. Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches harvests are all much poorer than usual.

[68style]

^ I heard the same, but then I went to Emma Lea last weekend in Ladner for their "last chance" to u-pick strawberries and there were literally hundreds of people in the field and my giant bucket was full in like 30 minutes, every leaf lifted up had like 20 good berries under it... was starting to just get choosy about only taking the biggest ones lol

Best I ever seen for strawberry picking!

[xxxrsxxx]

what about blueberries? Lately, it's like $5-6 for a pint

[MG1]

Funniest Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Princess Auto)..........

I put the 09 Fit back on the road. Listening to Sirius XM, I heard a lot of buzzing coming from the back. Shit like this drives me nuts, so I pull into the parking lot at Lake City. I switched to FM, no buzz.......... I haven't listened to a CD in quite some time, so decided to give it a shot. To my surprise, it was a Powder Blues CD. I had the volume up high. This car pulls up next to me and older couple get out. They were dropping off their daughter (I think?). Anyway, they hear the music and they start to dance to it (Swing). Other people show up and they start to groove to the music. Weird, but enjoyable. The power of music, eh?

The song playing at the time was this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zZa6O5IOak

I guess it was a burned copy (compilation) of their hits. 'cause it's not on the Uncut album, which I listen to often. It was kind of neat to see the smiles on the couple's faces.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwZtS9AvUek

Lol at Buzzard Luck 16:32

[HonestTea]

Curious about blueberries as well

[Badhobz]

Anyone know a place to paint 4 brake Calipers ? I found a vancity vinyl but I don’t mind another quote from some other place.

[BIC_BAWS]

Anyone know a place to paint 4 brake Calipers ? I found a vancity vinyl but I don’t mind another quote from some other place.Reformed Design. Ask for Jason, you can name drop me.

Jpark here on RS got brake calipers done by then

Sent from my SM-G781W using Tapatalk

[whitev70r]

Reformed Design. Ask for Jason, you can name drop me.

Jpark here on RS got brake calipers done by then

Sent from my SM-G781W using Tapatalk

If you get a quote, let us know how much. Be interested.

[StylinRed]

Actually same here if you can share your quote that'd be great

[Razor Ramon HG]

Me too, thanks

[Badhobz]

No response from Reformed Design just yet

But so far

Vancity Vinyl - 4 calipers 500 bucks cash. They do not disconnect from brake line and its done at a bodyshop. They'll mask everything, spray it, and then bake it with IR

I was hoping to see if somebody will do a properly as in a full disassembly, remove the brake lines, mask all the gaskets, etc. But i think the cost will go up significantly if they do that.

[whitev70r]

^ should do a group buy for discount on caliper paint!

[Badhobz]

i thought about it, im just worried the quality might suffer if we show up with 4-5 cars to paint

[whitev70r]

^ well, we wouldn't show up all at once, right? By appointment time. Takes 1/2 day at least?

Wouldn't hurt to ask, if I can bring a group of 4 other friends, could we have a discount of 10%?

[fliptuner]

Just DIY the thing. Clean/prep. Mask the pistons/seals and anything that contacts the pad. 2 coats caliper paint, 2 coats of 2K glamour clear

[Badhobz]

Flip if my calipers are already glossy do I need to sand it first ?
https://i.postimg.cc/vmpjvngc/Capture.jpg

[AzNightmare]

Generally, how long is the warranty on paint work at autobody shops?

I noticed some paint is starting to flake off. It's clear coat underneath though, so most likely they didn't bother sanding down the oem surface during prep and just sprayed a new coat on top.

[68style]

I think it depends whether it's an ICBC claim or not... they have their own standard for repairs that they hold shops to.

If not related to a claim... then you'd have to phone the shop you got it done at to see, they'd have their own policy.

[BIC_BAWS]

I could probably see if Jason could do a group buy for us. If not maybe I could ask Jordan @ TheDipDr. I need my calipers repainted too, after track. I wonder how yellow brake calipers look on a red car.

[68style]

Like Mustard on a hot dog

[BIC_BAWS]

https://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/melbourne-red-bmw-m3-is-back-showing-us-the-good-stuff-photo-gallery-75232_1.jpg

https://s1.cdn.autoevolution.com/images/news/gallery/melbourne-red-bmw-m3-is-back-showing-us-the-good-stuff-photo-gallery_8.jpg

https://c8.alamy.com/comp/C99K57/alloy-wheel-and-brake-caliper-of-ferrari-458-italia-C99K57.jpg

SeemsGood

[Badhobz]

I want gold brembo!!!!! Tacky tacky tacky ya!!!

That Jason guy still hasn’t responded to me yet

[bcrdukes]

Could anyone recommend a hard drive destruction/shredding service and cost?

I'm looking to recycle some computers and want to/prefer to have the data properly destroyed. Thanks!

[Razor Ramon HG]

Could anyone recommend a hard drive destruction/shredding service and cost?

I'm looking to recycle some computers and want to/prefer to have the data properly destroyed. Thanks!

https://www.veritysystems.com/media/1104/hdd_hammer.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=750&height=450&rnd=131332738900000000

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qhOU8EyE7a0/maxresdefault.jpg

[CivicBlues]

Also
https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/en/living-here/resources/Emergency-Services/Fire-Services/Child-Page-Burn-Barrel.jpg

[underscore]

https://www.outdoorlife.com/uploads/2021/11/01/WinchesterSXP.jpg?auto=webp&width=800&crop=16:10,offset-x50

[donk.]

https://www.outdoorlife.com/uploads/2021/11/01/WinchesterSXP.jpg?auto=webp&width=800&crop=16:10,offset-x50

this is the w a e

[mikemhg]

Anyone have any suggestions on the best place to buy a shotgun at a decent price?

Cabela's, Reliable Gun, etc.?

I'm out the loop on this stuff, are trade shows any good in Canada for used firearms?