[Badhobz]

https://jalopnik.com/ive-got-45-000-to-blow-on-a-two-door-money-pit-gt-car-1849623953



This one is right in our wheelhouse guys. 45k USD is $60k CAD so how about this....

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/maserati/granturismo/burnaby/british%20columbia/5_55707628_20061207095234568/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=2_2_2&pc=V5H%202N7&sprx=100

Or...

https://www.autotrader.ca/a/mercedes-benz/sl-class/north%20vancouver/british%20columbia/5_55948943_20190108113849226/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&ursrc=hl&orup=2_15_89&pc=V5H%202N7&sprx=100

Very high mileage on the maz. no way thats a good price. should be 40's for that kind of mileage... i know i know carflation right now. but still 80k on a '15 is A TON of driving for such a "delicate" car.

[AzNightmare]

lol, I guess props for a guy that bought a "delicate" car and actually enjoyed it instead of garage it.

I only have 60k on my 2015 daily. lol, but thanks to WFH for the past 2 years..

[Badhobz]

https://globalnews.ca/news/9181911/interest-rate-hike-bank-of-canada-tiff-macklem/

Yikes... Might go even higher

[EvoFire]

I thought there was a BBQ thread, but hey this works too.

I just "cleaned up" my BBQ for the season. Wife is pretty adamant that we are to be done with BBQ this year.

The BBQ was a little crusty from the leftover bits, so I cleaned it all off and fired it up one more time to burn off any other leftover grease. A week later I opened it to check it out and found that there's surface rust where there wasn't before. What do I need to do to prevent that? Oil it? It sits in a covered patio so it doesn't get rained on.

Starting to think I should have left the grease one and cleaned it in the spring instead.

[roastpuff]

Yes, should've put a light coat of neutral oil on the grills after cleaning them

[Great68]

I winterize my Kamodo, I pull the grills, give them a coat of oil and then store them in my shed.

I grill on my Napoleon Propane Grill year round.

[EvoFire]

Is avocado oil neutral enough? Almost want to scrub the rust off and just take the grill racks inside and just leave the shell outside.

[supafamous]

Very high mileage on the maz. no way thats a good price. should be 40's for that kind of mileage... i know i know carflation right now. but still 80k on a '15 is A TON of driving for such a "delicate" car.

The guy said he wanted a money pit GT so this sounds like the perfect fit.

[Great68]

Is avocado oil neutral enough? Almost want to scrub the rust off and just take the grill racks inside and just leave the shell outside.

Avocado oil is good, after you apply it heat the grills up a bit, That will polymerize the oil onto the grills.

[AzNightmare]

Police Brutality:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/xxxdv6/officer_abruptly_opened_car_door_and_fired_at/

Well this is fucked.

The driver was also charged for evading and resisting arrest. :fulloffuck:

[ImportPsycho]

Police Brutality:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/xxxdv6/officer_abruptly_opened_car_door_and_fired_at/

Well this is fucked.

The driver was also charged for evading and resisting arrest. :fulloffuck:

well he did put the car into gear and his hands on the steering, clearly was trying to get away. but cop didn't need to fire shots at him.

[whitev70r]

Not sure where to put this ... but for all Karens and Ken's ... some smart people decided to market this.

Want to be a 'Karen'? Vancouver pop-up cafe offers terrible service and a bizarre dining experience (https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/want-to-be-a-karen-vancouver-pop-up-cafe-offers-terrible-service-and-a-bizzare-dining-experience-5781415)



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

[westopher]

Elbow room did this for 30 years in Vancouver. How quickly people forget.

[N.V.M.]

like white people at an authentic Chinese restaurant

[GLOW]

like white people at an authentic Chinese restaurant

that's when you know it's a fancy high end asian restaurant :badpokerface: Kappa :troll:

[underscore]

has anyone bought anything off Alibaba before? My understanding is it's mostly for bulk purchases but some stuff is listed way cheaper on there than anywhere else.

[ilovebacon]

Is Vancouver dying?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT8OU8Yhs_s&ab_channel=AaronGunn

[Razor Ramon HG]

has anyone bought anything off Alibaba before? My understanding is it's mostly for bulk purchases but some stuff is listed way cheaper on there than anywhere else.

Yeah, I bought 4 Vewlix clone arcades off of Alibaba. I've attached a post detailing my experience.

Most sellers on Alibaba will not sell a single unit as they have a minimum requirement. Depending on what the item you are buying is and if it's common, there might be some sellers that would be willing to ship you just one or two of the items. If you can find it on Aliexpress or Taobao, I'd recommend you get the item there.

If you do decide to go with Alibaba, you probably want something like DDP where the seller will be responsible for the entire process to get the item to your door. Mine was EXW, so the seller made the goods available at the factory and I coordinated with PCB to get the items to Canada.

https://www.meadowswye.com/resources/incoterms.htm

Just wanted to post about my experience importing a Chewlix into Vancouver since I've had some people ask about how I imported mine.

I spent about a week talking to various Alibaba suppliers until I found one that made the "good" clone of the Vewlix with the rotatable screen - Guangzhou Funzone Electronic Co. Ltd.

This is the link to the cabinet - https://www.alibaba.com/.../32-inch-HD-coin-operated... on their Alibaba website.

After speaking to an English rep (Monica) for a good week or so finalizing all the details of the build (body and trim colours, joystick and button colours, screen type, etc.) I sent the initial payment via Alibaba Trade Assurance on March 17, 2022.

I paid with a credit card, so I got hit with an extra 2% fee from the seller as well as a 3% foreign transaction fee (my credit card didn't have this benefit anymore - RIP the old Amazon credit card that they had in Canada). I did a credit card payment knowing the fees since I've never made an order on Alibaba before and I figured it would be easier to do a chargeback if the machines were defective, something went wrong, etc. It seemed like a small price to pay for the "insurance".

Once payment was sent, I just waited for the next month or so until Monica informed me the goods were packing on April 19, 2022 - relatively fast given Chinese cities were going under lockdown. Between the payment and packing dates, I kept in touch with Monica on a weekly basis as she confirmed things with me.

While this was going on, I had to find a logistics company to help me organize bringing in the cabinets to Vancouver. I settled on using PCB Freight as a few friends recommended them to me. They had a local office and I kept in touch with them throughout the process and informed them when the cabinets were ready to be picked up.

On April 25, 2022, the cabinets were picked up by Everokgroup International Forwarding. The cabinets were then picked up and stored at one of their warehouses until it was loaded onto a ship that departed China on May 10, 2022. On June 1, 2022, the ship arrived in Vancouver.

The next part was customs clearing. I opted to clear customs myself since PCB charged $250 CAD for the service. On June 7, 2022, I took the proper documents to my local CBSA office where I was charged only 12% taxes on the value of the cabinets. Note that this can only be done once the cabinets are unloaded from the container, loaded into the warehouse, and the logistics company (CTC Logistics in my case) sends the necessary information to CBSA.

With customs all handled, I sent the forms to PCB, and the cabinets were delivered to my house the following day on June 8, 2022. Note that I could've saved $150 USD if I picked up the cabinets myself from the warehouse, but I ended up deciding to save myself a headache (I didn't necessary want to rent a box truck and drive one) and had them deliver the cabinets to my home.

I bought four cabinets and all arrived in safe condition. I did four because it seemed like a reasonable amount for the inventory risk vs. cost savings. From initial calculations, shipping for one would've been around $1400 CAD, but I paid about $2810 CAD for four making it about $700 each - half the price if I ordered just one. I was pretty confident that I'd be able to sell the other three at the time of ordering and I've since sold two with one still up on Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace (both of the cabinets were sold via a post I made last week in this group).

Attached to this post is an image of all costs I had to pay broken down by payment receiver and the associated line item as well as a picture of the cabinet in its new spot running SFV off a PC.

Long post, but if you've read this I hope that it helps you or someone else in here get your Chew on.

https://i.imgur.com/M2ItCy6.jpg

[donk.]

has anyone bought anything off Alibaba before? My understanding is it's mostly for bulk purchases but some stuff is listed way cheaper on there than anywhere else.

I have bought t shirts, electric lighters, car wrap and metal posters

Reviewed below, all companies had the 7 year or more age, with whatever their "approved" company ratings are as per Alibaba.

T shirts, with custom logo, ordered 1 sample from three different companies, complex logo. Each shirt was like 20$ plus the shipping. (Higher cost due to only one being made)
The three samples I would say were 2/10, 6/10, 8/10.
One shirt showed up with these white mini fibers all over it, as if some dude picked it out of his overstock, slapped on a logo, and shipped it out. I ended up giving the company a 1 star rating, for the 2/10 t shirt quality.
The sales rep messaged me instantly, begging to change my rating or she would lose her job, and that they could offer a refund if I increase my rating. Why the fuck would I let anyone else waste their money on this company, and why the fuck did you not check the t shirt prior to sending it out.
Ended up ordering 50 t shirts from one of the other companies, got dinged with hefty duty fees locally

The electric lighters with custom logo, i ordered a single sample from one company, cost me like 60$ or so (single print fee)
I ended up ordering another 200 units.
They were quality stuff.

The 24x36 metal prints that I ordered were from three different companies.
Garbage. Absolute garbage.
One of them, the print literally missed a small corner, and they just glued on a color to match.
Cheap metal, thin and flimsy.

Ordered a single roll of carbon fiber wrap, this was good quality, lasted me 3 years on my car.

What I learned:
Yes you can get singles.
I would highly suggest always getting samples.
Most of the stuff is garbage.
You get what you pay for.
Communication is good, shipping is easy.
Don't use a normal email, Alibaba companies trade emails with each other like spit in a swingers party.
The prices you see, are generally for MASSIVE orders, to get you click on their listing, then the truth comes out. It's all clickbait.
Duty fees take away all your "savings" vs buying locally, always use USPS if possible

[Hehe]

Is Vancouver dying?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT8OU8Yhs_s&ab_channel=AaronGunn

Thanks.

I was not expecting much. But it's actually very well done.

One sentence struck me hard "I compare harm reduction to this, let's do a drunk driving program, and if we are gonna do proper harm reduction, we have to teach people how to drive drunk".

Shows how ridiculous many liberal ideologies are. What they are proposing is not compassion or care for those people. But simply a fucked up way of saying "oh... yes, we are doing something".

I've said it many times before... when we do something so superficial just to satisfy our illusion that we are actually helping those in need... we aren't making things better.

[ImportPsycho]

Wtf...

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0X7jh9tP5HHPn89NMeBp4kdL GGy1G17GurRe7uLCZbNqRgCoE4Pa5T3pnGzVjeKodl&id=100006604837090

mississippi-day-care-employees-fired-over-viral-videos/ (https://toronto.citynews.ca/2022/10/09/mississippi-day-care-employees-fired-over-viral-videos/)

This is so fked up
She should be arrested.
As a parent of 3yr currently going to daycare, i couldn't even watch the whole clips. Made me sick to my stomach.

[underscore]

Thanks guys, I'm looking at a snorkel for my Jeep and they're $40 US + shipping each on Alibaba or $170+ CAD delivered everywhere else. I found one seller that allows quantities as small as 2 (with a price drop for 10+) which works well since I have a buddy who wants one too. I'm just not sure if it'll be a huge hassle or full of hidden costs that end up making it not worth it.

[donk.]

.

[sonick]

Anybody know if Costco still carries MusclePharm CombatPowder whey protein?

Didn't see it at Poco last time around, not sure if OOS or they no longer carry it at all, which would be disappointing.

320iCar?

[GLOW]

i use aliexpress not alibaba

-things can take a very long time, 3months+
-you need to keep an eye out on your insurance time, i think it's like 45 days to file a complaint? i tend not to listen to the sellers that just say please wait and do no action as i think they just want the time to run out, some will extend the time based on delivery, those are the ones that actually sent something
-quality is what it is, i've bought mostly clothes and 'lego' and small electriconics/knick knacks. it's basically night market with long lead time.

[Jgresch]

Hi everyone,

Not sure if this is the right place for this, but wanted to get some outside perspectives from those more knowledgable than me about automobiles/motors.

TLDR: Local shop says our Grand Vitara needs a head gasket @ $2200 labor + parts/machining (tbd tomorrow). Any recommended shops near Port Moody/Coquitlam who I can get a second quote from? Other things to check or consider before replacing?


Longer: We have a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2.4l 4 cyl, owned for 6 years, has 170k. 9 months ago, we had a shop near us diagnose a coolant leak. They found the radiator had given up and we had them replace it.

On Thursday, as I parked at work, white smoke started coming out from under the hood. Turned the car off. Noticed some residual coolant on top of the rad, but couldn't tell where it had come from. Coolant was down to the low mark.

Had the car towed to the same shop as I thought it could be related to the radiator they put in. They said on the phone it would be $150-200 to diagnose, and if it was a problem with the rad, a replacement would be covered, but we'd have to pay labour.

After the long weekend, they called and said they think they found the problem(s): thermostat, rad cap, and rad cap adapter. They said along with a coolant flush we should be good. $750 including the diagnosis. Probably a bit high, but I'm limited on time/transportation options so we go ahead.

Today, they call back to say they completed everything, but discovered coolant in the spark plug wells, thus pointing to the need for a head gasket. (There was one other thing here that made them think the parts they replaced didn't fix the problem, but I can't recall exactly what that was. Something during the coolant flush I believe.)

They said labour alone will be about $2200, plus parts, plus fluids, plus anything else they find along the way, plus machining. And that there is a risk they find the head is cracked once they get inside. He mentioned replacing the motor as an option at a ballpark of $6200 - which is approaching value of the car anyways.

Just looking to get some perspectives on the quote, other considerations we should be making, or suggestions for a shop to get a 2nd quote from in the tri-cities.

Thank you!

[RiceIntegraRS]

what shop is this? do they even have good reviews? Im just shaking my head at everything theyve done. Doesnt sound proferssional to me, sounds like they are ripping u off. Im so glad i work on my own cars myself.

If the radiator they put in is defective. They will replace it but u have to pay for labour? does that even make sense. Theres a reason why shops only use parts theyve bought or approve of so they dont do the job twice if the part is faulty.

Thermostat, Rad Cap(isnt that like 2 seconds to replace), and Rad Cap adapter for $750?

Now they are saying its ur headgasket? i would say fuck it and cut ur losses. Get ur car back, drive it and see if any problems persist

[Great68]

Yeah, IMO their diagnosis should have been a bit more thorough. They shouldn't have done all that radiator work and then found the coolant in the spark plug wells.

To give you an example of what a good shop would do:

A few years ago the fuel pump on my Sonoma gave up the ghost (not bad after 20+ years of service). The truck would only run for a few minutes and stall out, I could audibly hear the pump stop working and could see the fuel pressure drop. But when you cycled the key, it would kick back on for a minute.

Changing the pump involved dropping the tank, which was full, and not a job I really cared to tackle on my back in my driveway. So I took it to Marigold auto which is like 2 blocks from my house. It died 5 times on the way. Told them about the fuel pressure drop and that I could hear the fuel pump die, but I let them "diagnose" it themselves.

So, they took the truck in and later that afternoon they called me and told me they diagnosed that it was the fuel injection spider that went bad and that it was going to be $1800 to fix. I said "are you SURE? Like I could HEAR the pump die and the truck shut off, but ok if that's what you think it is".

Next morning they call me:

"Well our mechanic was doing some thinking overnight and re-tested it this morning and yeah he thinks it's the fuel pump"

Me: "OK that's what I thought"

Them (and here's the important part) "we wouldn't have charged you if we changed the other part and that didn't fix the problem". "The fuel pump will be only $900 to do"

[Jgresch]

Thanks both for the replies!

what shop is this? do they even have good reviews? Im just shaking my head at everything theyve done. Doesnt sound proferssional to me, sounds like they are ripping u off. Im so glad i work on my own cars myself.

If the radiator they put in is defective. They will replace it but u have to pay for labour? does that even make sense. Theres a reason why shops only use parts theyve bought or approve of so they dont do the job twice if the part is faulty.

Thermostat, Rad Cap(isnt that like 2 seconds to replace), and Rad Cap adapter for $750?

Now they are saying its ur headgasket? i would say fuck it and cut ur losses. Get ur car back, drive it and see if any problems persist

Port Moody Auto and Air. Nearby where I live, making it possible to walk home/walk back when needed. They have reasonable reviews - 4.1 Google and 4.6 Facebook.

The 3 things they did was in addition to diagnosis and coolant flush. So $150ish diagnosis and maybe $150ish coolant flush? So 450 for the cap, adapter and thermostat. High, yes. I'll see the breakdown when I pick up the car. OEM suzuki parts at least.

Should I be driving it though if they just found coolant in the plug well?

Yeah, IMO their diagnosis should have been a bit more thorough. They shouldn't have done all that radiator work and then found the coolant in the spark plug wells.

To give you an example of what a good shop would do:

A few years ago the fuel pump on my Sonoma gave up the ghost (not bad after 20+ years of service). The truck would only run for a few minutes and stall out, I could audibly hear the pump stop working and could see the fuel pressure drop. But when you cycled the key, it would kick back on for a minute.

Changing the pump involved dropping the tank, which was full, and not a job I really cared to tackle on my back in my driveway. So I took it to Marigold auto which is like 2 blocks from my house. It died 5 times on the way. Told them about the fuel pressure drop and that I could hear the fuel pump die, but I let them "diagnose" it themselves.

So, they took the truck in and later that afternoon they called me and told me they diagnosed that it was the fuel injection spider that went bad and that it was going to be $1800 to fix. I said "are you SURE? Like I could HEAR the pump die and the truck shut off, but ok if that's what you think it is".

Next morning they call me:

"Well our mechanic was doing some thinking overnight and re-tested it this morning and yeah he thinks it's the fuel pump"

Me: "OK that's what I thought"

Them (and here's the important part) "we wouldn't have charged you if we changed the other part and that didn't fix the problem". "The fuel pump will be only $900 to do"

Thanks, agreed with your note about a more thorough diagnosis - especially if it was as simple as pulling the spark plugs. Would a leak down/compression tell us anything further before taking things apart?

Glad you had a good experience that place and wonder if there are any places like that near me.

A family member lent us a vehicle, so we aren't as pressed to get it fixed as quickly as possible. My mechanically inclined uncle is considering taking it on, but is in Vancouver and has some other things going on that may not give him the time for a while.

[BIC_BAWS]

Integra girl has resurfaced on the internet... Who's cursed avatar is this? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221013/1293169b7453bb42d56df0452a93db75.jpg

Sent from my SM-G781W using Tapatalk

[RiceIntegraRS]

cap, adapter and thermostat with a discount should be $50. i know they are trying to make money so i can see them charging u $150... maybe $200 but $450? jeez.

Are u prepared to spend $3500+ for everything they wanna do to ur suzuki? With how they are doing everything, i wouldnt trust them. They sound like the type of shop that fixes what they "think" is wrong with the vehicle and if it doesnt fix it, charge the customer anyways and then go try and fix something else.

Tell them to blow the spark plug well dry(they should have done that already) Then u can monitor it urself. Its extremely simple and it takes a minute to do if u do have a 10mm and a sparkplug socket and a flashlight. If the coolant comes back then go from there.

edit* sounds like u like ur vehicle but u dont want to dump a crap load of money on it, id try using headgasket fix in a bottle first. Some people think they are alll snake oil products and some are. But some actually do work. $50 vs $3500+, i would atleast try it.

[GS8]

Hi everyone,

Not sure if this is the right place for this, but wanted to get some outside perspectives from those more knowledgable than me about automobiles/motors.

TLDR: Local shop says our Grand Vitara needs a head gasket @ $2200 labor + parts/machining (tbd tomorrow). Any recommended shops near Port Moody/Coquitlam who I can get a second quote from? Other things to check or consider before replacing?


Longer: We have a 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2.4l 4 cyl, owned for 6 years, has 170k. 9 months ago, we had a shop near us diagnose a coolant leak. They found the radiator had given up and we had them replace it.

On Thursday, as I parked at work, white smoke started coming out from under the hood. Turned the car off. Noticed some residual coolant on top of the rad, but couldn't tell where it had come from. Coolant was down to the low mark.

Had the car towed to the same shop as I thought it could be related to the radiator they put in. They said on the phone it would be $150-200 to diagnose, and if it was a problem with the rad, a replacement would be covered, but we'd have to pay labour.

After the long weekend, they called and said they think they found the problem(s): thermostat, rad cap, and rad cap adapter. They said along with a coolant flush we should be good. $750 including the diagnosis. Probably a bit high, but I'm limited on time/transportation options so we go ahead.

Today, they call back to say they completed everything, but discovered coolant in the spark plug wells, thus pointing to the need for a head gasket. (There was one other thing here that made them think the parts they replaced didn't fix the problem, but I can't recall exactly what that was. Something during the coolant flush I believe.)

They said labour alone will be about $2200, plus parts, plus fluids, plus anything else they find along the way, plus machining. And that there is a risk they find the head is cracked once they get inside. He mentioned replacing the motor as an option at a ballpark of $6200 - which is approaching value of the car anyways.

Just looking to get some perspectives on the quote, other considerations we should be making, or suggestions for a shop to get a 2nd quote from in the tri-cities.

Thank you!

I know a really good shop but it's in Poco if you're willing to go that direction. I've been going there for years and take all my vehicles there.

PM me if you're interested.

[underscore]

Tell them to blow the spark plug well dry(they should have done that already) Then u can monitor it urself. Its extremely simple and it takes a minute to do if u do have a 10mm and a sparkplug socket and a flashlight. If the coolant comes back then go from there.

That was my thought as well. Did they just find existing coolant, or are they actually observing coolant appearing in there after cleaning it up and running the engine? Because they might just be seeing some coolant that was spilled there by the leaks or during the work that was done.

[yray]

any foam in the coolant tank?

[Jgresch]

cap, adapter and thermostat with a discount should be $50. i know they are trying to make money so i can see them charging u $150... maybe $200 but $450? jeez.

Are u prepared to spend $3500+ for everything they wanna do to ur suzuki? With how they are doing everything, i wouldnt trust them. They sound like the type of shop that fixes what they "think" is wrong with the vehicle and if it doesnt fix it, charge the customer anyways and then go try and fix something else.

Tell them to blow the spark plug well dry(they should have done that already) Then u can monitor it urself. Its extremely simple and it takes a minute to do if u do have a 10mm and a sparkplug socket and a flashlight. If the coolant comes back then go from there.

edit* sounds like u like ur vehicle but u dont want to dump a crap load of money on it, id try using headgasket fix in a bottle first. Some people think they are alll snake oil products and some are. But some actually do work. $50 vs $3500+, i would atleast try it.

I think I'm leaning towards just picking up the car and finding another place, and either re-diagnose or follow the things others have been saying here. We do like the car - although have a new vehicle on order that should be arriving in the next 6 months. Obviously I want it to last us until then, and also be able to sell it when the new car comes if possible.

I can ask them to blow it dry if they haven't and will monitor. Would this be a 5 min of driving kind of thing, or an hour?

I know a really good shop but it's in Poco if you're willing to go that direction. I've been going there for years and take all my vehicles there.

PM me if you're interested.

Thanks, will PM you!

That was my thought as well. Did they just find existing coolant, or are they actually observing coolant appearing in there after cleaning it up and running the engine? Because they might just be seeing some coolant that was spilled there by the leaks or during the work that was done.

I can ask when I pick the car up.

any foam in the coolant tank?

Not reported and I did not look, I can ask though. Would this be in the reservoir?

Side note: they say the car is drivable as it is now if I want to take it home (about a 3 minute drive). Should I just be monitoring the temp gauge as I drive? Anything else to be aware of to know it's time to pull over?

Thanks again everyone for the help/advice

[ilovebacon]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a2Q0PjqECQ&ab_channel=JakeTran

[MG1]

Well, I guess crossing the border to get gasoline is not worth it, atm. Crappy exchange rate and now gas is about the same price as it is here.

[xxxrsxxx]

Thinking of a 2 day 1 night trip ferry ride to somewhere. Is there anything to do in Nanaimo? Or any other places?

[MG1]

Manic's gas station and convenience store. It's a front for crazy parties (basement)......... and the DJ there is amazing.

It's the Island's version of Captain Happy Bubble.

[ImportPsycho]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBIU-826gjU

:seriously::facepalm:


The attack happened just after 11 a.m. this morning. According to the museum, it caused only minor damage to the frame of the painting, which was protected by glass and is unharmed.

[pastarocket]

West Vancouver Fire & Rescue
@WestVanFireDept
West Van Fire and BC Wildfire Service are responding now to a fire near Cypress Mountain. Conditions remain extremely dry and fire danger is elevated. Please use caution when enjoying the outdoors and report unsafe fire activities at 604-543-6700. #WestVan

Another sign of the drought that we are facing in B.C. now.

We have had very little rain, if any, in the Lower Mainland this month.

[yray]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBIU-826gjU

:seriously::facepalm:

where are the tits:rukidding:

[BIC_BAWS]

now im curious if mg1 has spent time at basement...

[MG1]

now im curious if mg1 has spent time at basement...

I will deny................

on a side note, somebody mentioned peppermint.............

https://www.musicbanter.com/lyrics/Strawberry-Alarm-Clock-Incense-and-Peppermints.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rw1_FNdy-Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlGp44I-fyg

[GLOW]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBIU-826gjU

:seriously::facepalm:

thank goodness, imagine it destroyed the painting, i wonder what are the ramifications, or what would have been had there been damage.
FYI - they just wasted 2 good cans of food :badpokerface: :troll: Kappa

[donk.]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-honda-crx-46/

I know the crx has a cult following, but jeeeezues... 50k cad, my god

[whitev70r]

Forgot which thread people were talking about this but ICBC is charging book value tax on used cars

B.C. man spends $1,200 on car, but has to pay tax on $4,000 value

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/video/2022/10/14/b-c-man-spends-1200-on-car-but-has-to-pay-tax-on-4000-value/

[EvoFire]

Forgot which thread people were talking about this but ICBC is charging book value tax on used cars

B.C. man spends $1,200 on car, but has to pay tax on $4,000 value

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/video/2022/10/14/b-c-man-spends-1200-on-car-but-has-to-pay-tax-on-4000-value/

There has to be something wrong, there's noway black book rates a 15 yr old Passat with 300k as a $30k+ car.

[westopher]

He’s paying tax on 4k. Not paying 4k tax.

[Qmx323]

That's strange how shops won't do an appraisal for him, but I can see the shops not wanting to get involved if ICBC decides its an undervaluation and decides to investigate.

[RiceIntegraRS]

That's strange how shops won't do an appraisal for him, but I can see the shops not wanting to get involved if ICBC decides its an undervaluation and decides to investigate.

Story doesnt add up, im sure the shop didnt want to do a 'free' appraisal for him cause

12% tax on a $4000 vehicle is $480
12% tax on a $1200 $180

its a $300 difference, im pretty sure the buyer realises if he pays a shop to appraise it, theres a good chance he will just end up even or paying more after its all said and done.

[Hehe]

That's strange how shops won't do an appraisal for him, but I can see the shops not wanting to get involved if ICBC decides its an undervaluation and decides to investigate.

If this is a thing, I sense a great business opportunity. What is the qualification for doing a valid appraisal? If a licensed technician is all that's required, maybe setup a platform (a la AirBNB/Turo) but for car appraisals.

[whitev70r]

Yah, that's what I was thinking ... pay for a $150 appraisal which is about the same for an inspection report, I'm guessing, to save $300 in taxes? Not to mention the time it takes for you to arrange an apt, bring it in, and pick it up. Just not worth the hassle.

[Manic!]

So this restaurant chain called Yellow deli that has locations in BC is run by a racist cult. Crazy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIJ8keP2g2Q

[ntan]

Could anyone recommend someone who deals with wasps? They’ve managed to setup camp in my ceiling above my washroom that isn’t really accessible from the attic. They found a small opening between the old chimney and the roof �� it’s super freaky hearing them at night from the washroom

[Great68]

Are you able to get up there on a ladder?

I've found that blasting in and around the spot the wasps are using as an entrance with wasp & hornet killer they will usually abandon the nest.

[OriginalJC]

Could anyone recommend someone who deals with wasps? They’ve managed to setup camp in my ceiling above my washroom that isn’t really accessible from the attic. They found a small opening between the old chimney and the roof �� it’s super freaky hearing them at night from the washroom

I called Honeybee Centre to remove a big wasp nest I had. A girl came out, captured the queen and removed the nest.
For smaller nests around my house I've used wasp spray or just a water hose to get rid of it. For your situation, you definitely want to call someone in :-)

[ntan]

I've been blasting the entrance with wasp/hornet killer and my gutter is filled w/ wasp corpse (200+) but they're persistent mfers. I'll call Honeybee Center and get a quote.

[SSM_DC5]

:alonehappy:Have you tried a flamethrower?

[Great68]

I've been blasting the entrance with wasp/hornet killer and my gutter is filled w/ wasp corpse (200+) but they're persistent mfers. I'll call Honeybee Center and get a quote.

Oh man, yeah sounds like a big next. Best to call the pros then

[Spoon]

:alonehappy:Have you tried a flamethrower?

Or use the less fun and destructive way and smoke them out.:woot2:

[punkwax]

Wrong thread.

[ntan]

:alonehappy:Have you tried a flamethrower?

Haha not this time! I've actually tried lighting one on fire in my teenage years when it was attached to the exterior of my parent's place. Just glad my stupidity didn't result in anything serious LOL.

[ntan]

Or use the less fun and destructive way and smoke them out.:woot2:

hotboxing, nice :fullofwin:

[MG1]

Wilson One Shot

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/wilson-oneshot-400g-wasp-and-hornet-spray/1000410968

Kills on contact. It reaches far.......... would win all pissing contests.

I had wasps/yellow jackets in the soffits just outside the garage. They had built a home under the soffits. I spayed the ones coming out of the opening and sprayed a shitload into the hole. I then covered up the hole and edges of the soffits with silicone. After a few minutes and for the next two or three days, I saw others trying frantically to get in. I guess I closed up all entry points to their nest. I feel like a mass murderer of living organism. Not a good Buddhist, I'm afraid.

I got attacked by a swarm of them a few years back. They built a nest under the tarp that was covering rotten fence boards. I pulled back the tarp and was hit by the swarm. After running for cover, I got stung 7 or 8 times. all in the head. Went to walk-in clinic where they pulled out three or four stingers. Some allergic reaction, but lucky they didn't sting me near the eyes. Fucking vile creatures from hell.

[underscore]

I second the Wilson stuff. After we had the roof redone a bunch ended up evicted from in there so they tried rebuilding all over the place. In the fender of my RX7, in the fence, hanging from the soffits, hell even in a pile of dirt in the yard when I was building the patio. It turns out pounding on giant patio stones to level them will make wasps come out and investigate lol.

Every time I brought out the spray it left no survivors. Shooting horizontally the range was probably 15 feet or so? Maybe closer to 20. Ideally you want to spray the nest down at night since they'll all be in there.

[Badhobz]

what a great job to be a meteorologist. If somebody paid me to give half assed answers where scenario A is one thing and Scenario B is the exact opposite id be laughing my ass off.

Here's our "winter" projections according to the weather network

https://images.twnmm.com/c55i45ef3o2a/67dmRfxWFyvPtrHw2NOIQ3/96a5aaef42fb6fc06a71f7265921d7e0/Scenario_A.png?w=680&q=80&fm=jpg
:badpokerface:
https://images.twnmm.com/c55i45ef3o2a/5xSxGfMxKK1S6nnuauH6BE/2c40e0e3ba0f8ff2519c78c2a0d27d61/Scenario_B.png?w=680&q=80&fm=jpg

[GLOW]

so either cold or not? :lol

[westopher]

“One thing we know for sure, is there will 100% be weather in canada over the winter”

[Gumby]

I'll admit that being a meteorologist isn't an easy job, but more often than not, you get paid to be wrong! They also tend to issue special weather statements when the special weather is already upon us. :lol

[MG1]

They’re trying to be scientific about something only god would know.

God is powerful and all mighty………. praise the lord.

god bless

[westopher]

https://youtu.be/zxQq1wB7A28

[dachinesedude]

travelling to the US in a few days, anyone know where i can get a prepaid nano sim in Vancouver? haven't travelled outside of Canada since pre-pandemic and without roam mobility, kinda lost now

telus easy roam is super expensive now unfortunately, tia!

[whitev70r]

I find the best & most reliable weather forecast is if you go outside and look up.

[Badhobz]

travelling to the US in a few days, anyone know where i can get a prepaid nano sim in Vancouver? haven't travelled outside of Canada since pre-pandemic and without roam mobility, kinda lost now

telus easy roam is super expensive now unfortunately, tia!

Try airalo e sim. Way cheaper and easy as shit to use.

Use promo code welcome15 to get more discount.

[dachinesedude]

older phone so no esim unfortunately

[Hondaracer]

Esims are fucking awesome.

Have been using one from Orange for over a month now, incredibly simple to use and almost limitless roaming. 20GB Of data with talk and text for $30 CAD, lasts a month. Can switch back to my physical sim at any time to check voice mail etc.

[Badhobz]

older phone so no esim unfortunately

Ugh. Then you might try the SIM cards they sell in those gas stations. Eruhhh I can’t recall which one but I think their equivalent 7/11 or something carries local SIM cards that’s prepaid. Give one of those shops a call and they can direct you

T mobile has some prepaid things and sprint does as well if I remember.

[radeonboy]

+1 on ESIMs. Before my trip to Asia last month I got a local-market eSIM loaded onto my phone for use right away once I landed. It's a lot more convenient than before when I had to find a place that sold local sim cards, plus I no longer have to swap out my Canadian sim and risk losing it physically.

[CivicBlues]

Try airalo e sim. Way cheaper and easy as shit to use.

Use promo code welcome15 to get more discount.

+1 for Airalo. Just got back from France and it worked pretty well for $10USD 3GB. Sometimes lost data signal so had to restart but otherwise worked like a charm.

[StylinRed]

Was just checking if my phone had esim, it doesn't, but found out its dualsim lol, guess that works too

[Hehe]

travelling to the US in a few days, anyone know where i can get a prepaid nano sim in Vancouver? haven't travelled outside of Canada since pre-pandemic and without roam mobility, kinda lost now

telus easy roam is super expensive now unfortunately, tia!

This is the first place I look before I travel anywhere now.

https://esimdb.com/

Some local solutions should still be cheaper, but unless you are staying for a long while, nothing beats esim.

[SkinnyPupp]

What's the difference between an eSIM card and a SIM card?

Edit nm it's just a sim card built into your phone that can jump from plan to plan. Neat but not super necessary when you have dual sim.

[bcrdukes]

^
He mentioned earlier in a post where his phone was too old and not compatible with eSIM. He needs a physical SIM card.

@SkinnyPupp - eSIM is the same as a regular SIm except it's an electronic type of SIM card that gets downloaded onto your phone over the Internet without a physical card. A good example of this are Apple Watches and similar wearable smart watches that use eSIM. The latest iPhone released last month in the US is eSIM only.

[MG1]

https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/11/18136504/how-to-esim-dual-sim-apple-iphone-xr-xs

I have an iPhone XR with Freedom Mobile plan that covers Canada and US, so no need for a second sim or esim. Good to know I have options when traveling abroad.

[nismodrifter]

so how about that smoke

[whitev70r]

^ it got progressively worst today and by afternoon, you can smell it in the air. Stay inside folks.

[Badhobz]

I drove around with the top down today. Big mistake. The interior was covered in a fine layer of ash. Pissing me off cuz when I wiped down the seats and dash it was all black soot.

[Hondaracer]

What's the difference between an eSIM card and a SIM card?

Edit nm it's just a sim card built into your phone that can jump from plan to plan. Neat but not super necessary when you have dual sim.

Well the big plus is you don’t have to deal with all the scammers and BS of haggling or finding a physical sim.

With orange all I did was scan a QR code and setup an account and I had a second sim and phone number working in about 15 minutes without leaving my house

[lilaznviper]

+1 for airalo

used it on my last trip, for my wifes phone and was easy to connect using their esim. just scan qr code and update the APN. i think most of the time it was on the t-mobile network.

My telus plan includes us and canada data, was using all 3 carriers network depending on where i was, which was great. always a strong signal.

[ntan]

+1 for airalo

used it on my last trip, for my wifes phone and was easy to connect using their esim. just scan qr code and update the APN. i think most of the time it was on the t-mobile network.

My telus plan includes us and canada data, was using all 3 carriers network depending on where i was, which was great. always a strong signal.

How did you find the pricing of airalo vs. buying a physical sim card at the airport?

[ntan]

I called Honeybee Centre to remove a big wasp nest I had. A girl came out, captured the queen and removed the nest.
For smaller nests around my house I've used wasp spray or just a water hose to get rid of it. For your situation, you definitely want to call someone in :-)

I've been trying to call Honeybee Centre everyday since but the guy never picks up :yuno:

Anyone else have any recommendations that services the Vancouver area? If not, I'll just go with whoever pops up first on the googs

[MG1]

Awwwwww............ the sweet smell of rain. This is what Vancouver is supposed to be............ Pacific Northwest Rainforest.


Soon the grasses and plants will be green again and the fricken smoke in the air will be eliminated.

Just drive carefully. No rain for a long time means the crap on the roads will be lifted and flowing. Slippery as fuck.

[Badhobz]

i took out my arcteryx jacket... found out im too fat... put it back in the closet. :QQ:

[donk.]

i took out my arcteryx jacket... found out im too fat... put it back in the closet. :QQ:

Someone please change his username to Beefcake

[Badhobz]

more like durian mochi cake

[MG1]

Someone please change his username to Beefcake

That's what she said.................

or..... is this more appropriate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug75diEyiA0

[sonick]

more like durian mochi cake

Coz you smell like ass too?

[Badhobz]

^i see youve been talking to my wife

[lilaznviper]

How did you find the pricing of airalo vs. buying a physical sim card at the airport?

Not bad, got the 5gb for 30 days for about 11 bucks usd. was easy to setup on the phone and i didn't need to carry around the pokey thingy to take the sim tray in and out.

[Badhobz]

do any of you guys use a car cover while storing your car in the garage? i never used one, but im thinking of getting a half decent one this year to cover the corolla while its not going anywhere. Saves me having to wash the fucker when i do want to use it.

Good "fitted" satin one or Ali Express one for 40 bucks?

[SSM_DC5]

No, cover can cause scratches if dirt gets under it. Might be better to just ensure seals on the garage is in good shape. You could always get those inflatable garage things, they look like bouncy castles, but for your car.

[Hondaracer]

do any of you guys use a car cover while storing your car in the garage? i never used one, but im thinking of getting a half decent one this year to cover the corolla while its not going anywhere. Saves me having to wash the fucker when i do want to use it.

Good "fitted" satin one or Ali Express one for 40 bucks?

Ended up buying one from Amazon for $60 for our car, using it outside however

For $60 the quality was pretty good. It’s the one with a zipper for the driver door and it’s got some fluorescent stripes on it if you’re looking

[Badhobz]

me and the wife were bored so we found this place called 4 cats where you can make stuff with clay. for 20 bucks an hour, it was a lot of fun and i totally recommend it. I havent done anything with clay since high school and it forgot how enjoyable it is

inside was literally all women, so for you single bro's out there... HU HU HU

https://i.postimg.cc/yNRpjCtM/IMG-7309.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/XYmD9YHK/IMG-7308.jpg
Suppose to look like this
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0451/7524/2905/files/little_october_friends_teacup_01_1920x1080_d903138 b-0dc4-48b6-9b3b-7a34f67d0914.jpg?v=1661178994

forgot to add that they'll fire it in a kiln for you, and then you paint it, and they'll fire it again to put on the finishing glaze. afterwards the item is shiny and food safe/dishwasher safe. EXCELLENT !!!

[whitev70r]

^ as soon as you said that ... I instantly thought of Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze in Ghost :lol

[Badhobz]

i told my wife id rub her back with my gooey/clay-ey hands ala ghost, but she wasn't into it.

p.s. it was suppose to be a mini cup. a dainty little thing.
i made a friggin gravy boat and the 4cats lady applauded me like a 5 year old.

[SSM_DC5]

So the horse is yours and Gumby is hers?

[Badhobz]

that rat/horse/thingy is suppose to be my chihuahua. that gumby looking thing is hers and its suppose to be a ghost.

[GLOW]

me and the wife were bored so we found this place called 4 cats where you can make stuff with clay. for 20 bucks an hour, it was a lot of fun and i totally recommend it. I havent done anything with clay since high school and it forgot how enjoyable it is

inside was literally all women, so for you single bro's out there... HU HU HU


good for kids bday parties as well.
i ended up doing a thing with my family there, as simple as making a mug from a slab of clay. 1hr was pushing it though, it felt like a bake off reality show where you are on a time and had to beat the clock.

[AzNightmare]

do any of you guys use a car cover while storing your car in the garage? i never used one, but im thinking of getting a half decent one this year to cover the corolla while its not going anywhere. Saves me having to wash the fucker when i do want to use it.

Good "fitted" satin one or Ali Express one for 40 bucks?

How long are you planning to store the car? I don't think a cover is really necessary if the car is stored in a garage.

[MG1]

Cover your car and stink bugs will find their way in there................ actually, those vial creatures from hell will find their way into anything.


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[Gumby]

How long are you planning to store the car? I don't think a cover is really necessary if the car is stored in a garage.
Agreed. I store my “fancy” car over the winter months in the garage with no cover. Over ~5 months, it gets a bit dusty but that’s all.

[bcrdukes]

I throw on the factory indoor cover that came with my Boxster while it's in storage. I moved to Mississauga in 2020 so I decided to rent a space over the winter as we were in between fall and winter. At risk of losing the storage space, I drove the car over to the storage facility and forgot the cover as it was still packed in God knows which box. Low and behold in the spring, it was dirty AF.

Try to get a good one with a good fabric as you still need the car's paint and the material to breath over the winter and while stored in the garage. I would not recommend a non-breathable material as it could trap moisture and cause long term problems in the end.

[Badhobz]

It’s just for a few weeks that the rain is here. I never used the cover for the maz before so I wasn’t going to use it for this Corolla either but I’m getting lazy and don’t want to wash the car.

It gets a bit dusty sitting in the garage for a few weeks. But I’d be worried about moisture/mold/bugs as you guys pointed out. Thanks for the tips.

[supafamous]

https://www.icbc.com/insurance/costs/Pages/distance-based-discount.aspx?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=ubi

ICBC discounts if you drive less than 10,000km/yr coming in 2023. Nice.

You may be eligible for the discount if you:
Drive less than 10,000 kilometers per year
Provide two odometer readings a year apart, as proof of your driving distance
Have a 12-month Autoplan policy with ICBC optional coverage
Have a vehicle within an eligible rate class. Although most vehicles are eligible for this discount, some are not, such as motorcycles, motorhomes and collector vehicles. Talk to an Autoplan broker to find out if your vehicle is eligible.

[Hondaracer]

That’s been happening for a while? I had that discount on my truck like 3 years ago

[supafamous]

That’s been happening for a while? I had that discount on my truck like 3 years ago

This is a new tier - the original tier was up to 5,000km/yr and this one goes up to 10,000km/yr. I do about about 8,000km/yr so I'll qualify now - probably just 5% I'd guess but I'll take it.

[GLOW]

during the pandemic i straddled the 5,000 kms where i may get it on 1 car or miss both.

with the 10k discount now i'm pretty sure i'll get 1 now, if not both.

[Badhobz]

how about dem weather? last week i was wearing shorts. this week i need to breakout a jacket and actually put pants on.

[AzNightmare]

It’s just for a few weeks that the rain is here. I never used the cover for the maz before so I wasn’t going to use it for this Corolla either but I’m getting lazy and don’t want to wash the car.

It gets a bit dusty sitting in the garage for a few weeks. But I’d be worried about moisture/mold/bugs as you guys pointed out. Thanks for the tips.

When you say a few weeks, are you planning to take it back out in the winter?
Rain is probably going to last longer than just a few weeks, if not snow from the winter.

But as someone mentioned earlier, you should wash the car before putting on a cover, cause the cover can end up scratching the car. Washing the car is kind of inevitable. Don't take this the wrong way... but for a guy that cares enough to cover a corolla from dust, it also seems contrary you also don't care enough to wash the car, lol.

[radeonboy]

I usually just wash my car and keep it parked in the garage uncovered. It accumulates a fine layer of dust after a while, but it's also a car and it's not going to harm it?

[supafamous]

@badhobz, have you used waterless/rinseless wash products like Optimum No Rinse (https://optimumcarcare.com/product/optimum-no-rinse-wash-shine1) before? This might be the easiest way during the winter to wash your car. I can bang out a wash in 20 mins with it and I do it in my garage. If you fill a 5 gallon bucket with it you could use it for 3-4 washes easy especially if it's just dust/light dirt on the car (I use a Big Red Sponge).

[bcrdukes]

Sometimes it's hard to tell if Badhobz is referring to his Corolla as his LC500 or not. Or if he legitimately has another Corolla. Come to think of it how many cars do you have? Like 15? No wonder your wife gets so mad at you lol

[Badhobz]

i only have 2, camry ES and ratrolla LC. Wife has an RX350.

My pops has a RX 400h i gave him, and my inlaws have the sc430 that i found and purchased.

I had 2 real ratrollas before. miss them dearly. all leased for under 300 clams a month

im still the lot boy though and i gotta bring them all in for service.

@badhobz, have you used waterless/rinseless wash products like Optimum No Rinse (https://optimumcarcare.com/product/optimum-no-rinse-wash-shine1) before? This might be the easiest way during the winter to wash your car. I can bang out a wash in 20 mins with it and I do it in my garage. If you fill a 5 gallon bucket with it you could use it for 3-4 washes easy especially if it's just dust/light dirt on the car (I use a Big Red Sponge).

I really gotta try this stuff. Im a bit worried i might be rubbing dust and dirt onto the paint... or in this case the wrap... but ill give it a shot this winter.

[bcrdukes]

Optimum No Rinse (ONR) was pretty good when I lived in a condo and couldn't go out in the winter to do a serious car wash.

[supafamous]

I really gotta try this stuff. Im a bit worried i might be rubbing dust and dirt onto the paint... or in this case the wrap... but ill give it a shot this winter.

Optimum says its safe for wrapped cars including matte colours (https://www.optimumforums.org/topic/63185-no-rinse-a-vinyl-wrapped-vehicle/)

It will feel really weird using it because the way you use it goes against everything you've been taught about washing cars. I use the Big Red Sponge (https://carzilla.ca/products/optimum-big-red-sponge) and I was always told not to use sponges on paint but, damn, it works! Just drag that sucker over my paint and there's no scratches or marks at all.

It's been a few years since I started using ONR and I still can't believe it works.

It's also a great general purpose product - it can clean windows and your interior, it works as a clay lube etc.

[Badhobz]

but wait a minute,

so you got this big tub of water + optimum and then you dip said sponge into the bucket, wash the panel/area and then you.....

REDIP IT INTO THE BUCKET!? doesnt that water bucket get dirty in like 2 seconds and arent you just washing your car with literally the equivalent of a hobo squeegee at this point? how does this not scratch the paint ? all the particles/dirt on the sponge will surely leave marks doesnt it?

[supafamous]

but wait a minute,

so you got this big tub of water + optimum and then you dip said sponge into the bucket, wash the panel/area and then you.....

REDIP IT INTO THE BUCKET!? doesnt that water bucket get dirty in like 2 seconds and arent you just washing your car with literally the equivalent of a hobo squeegee at this point? how does this not scratch the paint ? all the particles/dirt on the sponge will surely leave marks doesnt it?

That's exactly how it works if you use a Big Red Sponge (BRS) and it's crazy. The way it works is that ONR has these polymers in it that encapsulates the dirt and when you put the sponge back in the bucket the dirt releases from the sponge (give it a couple good squeezes) and sinks to the bottom. Swear to god it works.

If you don't use the BRS (or its cousin, the Big Black Sponge which is for those who like it "bigger and blacker") then you can use 5-6 microfibre cloths per wash and don't dip those back in the bucket.

Edit: If you want to try some out I can drop off a little bottle for you next time I'm in Richmond (as long as the earthquake and flood hasn't shown up). I've got a gallon jug of the stuff.

[Badhobz]

Appreciate the offer bro. I just bought the 32oz off Amazon. I got a sponge but I think I’ll buy that big black sponge of yours and just try it.

[underscore]

Cover your car and stink bugs will find their way in there................ actually, those vial creatures from hell will find their way into anything.


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I also worry about mice or mold. I like being able to easily see in the windows or pop the hood and take a look. A mouse in there unchecked for a couple months will do far more damage than the extra UV exposure will.

[radeonboy]

Thinking of maybe transporting a vehicle from here / Washington State to LA for a trip but wanted to get an idea on the cost for an enclosed transport. Does anyone here have experience with this and know who to go with and what I should expect?

[68style]

I haven't moved cars from Seattle to LA specifically... but prices have doubled in recent years for transpo in the USA, especially if you want enclosed... you're gonna pay $2500 easy. I can't imagine why anyone who isn't a sheik would do this.

Just go on Turo and find something equivalent to rent instead.

[Gerbs]

Are there any additional storage things I need to do when storing in a Condo? I think I need to worry about mice & buying a cover?

I'm in P2 and roughly 30 second walk from the front gates.

[68style]

I am also in a condo and have had multuple cars for long periods of time in storage... if it's a newer place I wouldn't be too worried about mice at all... they tend to hang out more by the garbage rooms than anything car related.

I just unplug my negative battery terminal to preserve the battery... I've had good results trying to stick to a fairly regular start-up schedule, running to warm once a week... if I leave cars sitting for a long long time without running them at all, you get a lot of issues start creeping up.

Honestly in a condo setting, I don't really see the point of using a cover. I used to cover my 68 Mustang but not anymore... yes after 6 months it gets dusty and I need to wash it, but the ease of access and not being scratched by the cover itself trapping stuff makes up for it in my opinion. Covers are more for outside with sun and whatnot I feel.

[Gerbs]

For the last few years, I never started it up once fuel stabilizer was in, remove battery and put it on a tender. The last 5 years it started up with no issues at all, knock on wood. But it was garage stored where it was warmer.

Yeah, the dust wouldn't bother me anyways since I wash and re-wax/seal ever year anyways.

[xxxrsxxx]

Now that the weather is colder, we are starting to turn on the heat. We have in-loor hydronic radiant heating but noticed that it's not heating up the entire area. There are certain "deadzones" such as the bedrooms. Is there maintenance required for this tyep of system and are there solutions other than ripping up the flooring to replace the tubes?

[westopher]

Probably will get good info in the real estate thread from some of the resident heating/handymen that post a lot in there.

[AzNightmare]

For the last few years, I never started it up once fuel stabilizer was in, remove battery and put it on a tender. The last 5 years it started up with no issues at all, knock on wood. But it was garage stored where it was warmer.

Yeah, the dust wouldn't bother me anyways since I wash and re-wax/seal ever year anyways.

Same, I actually don't start up my car at all.
I've read this is actually not good unless you're able to actually drive it and warm it up. If not, don't just let it idle and turn it off, that's worse.

My car's stored in the garage, but I leave the hood open. I figured that would actually make mice not want to hide there since it's not an enclosed space.

[Great68]

It is far better to start your car up periodically, even if it doesn't get to operating temps, than it is to sit.

Keeps oil in the bearings and valvetrain, keeps seals from drying out. This is common sense.

[donk.]

It is far better to start your car up periodically, even if it doesn't get to operating temps, than it is to sit.

Keeps oil in the bearings and valvetrain, keeps seals from dying out. This is common sense.

I'm with great68

Azn, you have a link to just starting up your car being bad :suspicious:

Im not a car mechanic, but I've heard thousands of compressors and motors start at work.
After being off for 2-3 seasons, I can tell you older equipment does not like the first start up of the season

[AzNightmare]

I'm with great68

Azn, you have a link to just starting up your car being bad :suspicious:

Im not a car mechanic, but I've heard thousands of compressors and motors start at work.
After being off for 2-3 seasons, I can tell you older equipment does not like the first start up of the season

Maybe this only applies to classic hot rods?:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2018/10/25/to-start-or-not-to-start-that-is-the-question-for-winter-storage/

This one sounds like there's just two different theories:
https://vehq.com/how-often-should-you-start-your-car-in-storage/

I personally put in fuel stabilzer, fresh oil, and use a battery tender. My car isn't insured so driving it around isn't an option, and articles I read made it sound like I should drive it around if I'm going to fire it up, especially to keep the battery charged (not applicable to me).

I'm not a mechanic either, so I could have interpret it wrong. This is just how I've been storing my car over the past 2 winters.

[donk.]

The articles aren't wrong, that's for sure

Gives you something to think about for your first world problems

[whitev70r]

Good! Thank you Horgan and Eby!

BC won't support bid for 2030 Olympics!

https://vancouversun.com/news/bc-not-supporting-2030-olympics

[MG1]

With a possible recession on the horizon, it might be a wise choice. Nobody can predict how things will be like in the future. Let some other province or country take their chances.

I think it's a responsible move. The local indigenous leaders are pissed off, but something tells me when shit hits the fan, the tax payers will be holding the bag and they'll just bail.

just my humble opinion

[Hondaracer]

With a possible recession on the horizon, it might be a wise choice. Nobody can predict how things will be like in the future. Let some other province or country take their chances.

I think it's a responsible move. The local indigenous leaders are pissed off, but something tells me when shit hits the fan, the tax payers will be holding the bag and they'll just bail.

just my humble opinion

Of course there would have been. The indigenous people were gonna foot the tax payers of this province with a mult-billion dollar bill in the name of reconciliation.

[SSM_DC5]

Now that the weather is colder, we are starting to turn on the heat. We have in-loor hydronic radiant heating but noticed that it's not heating up the entire area. There are certain "deadzones" such as the bedrooms. Is there maintenance required for this tyep of system and are there solutions other than ripping up the flooring to replace the tubes?

Probably will get good info in the real estate thread from some of the resident heating/handymen that post a lot in there.

Coincidentally, there's recently discussions here
https://www.revscene.net/forums/717619-no-limited-heating-pictures-included.html

[Badhobz]

https://kotaku.com/adidas-the-simpsons-homer-walking-walk-bushes-meme-1849712734

As a huge fan of the simpsons, THESE SHOES ARE MINE !!!!!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkORCezOwnU

[Great68]

Maybe this only applies to classic hot rods?:
https://journal.classiccars.com/2018/10/25/to-start-or-not-to-start-that-is-the-question-for-winter-storage/

This one sounds like there's just two different theories:
https://vehq.com/how-often-should-you-start-your-car-in-storage/

I personally put in fuel stabilzer, fresh oil, and use a battery tender. My car isn't insured so driving it around isn't an option, and articles I read made it sound like I should drive it around if I'm going to fire it up, especially to keep the battery charged (not applicable to me).

I'm not a mechanic either, so I could have interpret it wrong. This is just how I've been storing my car over the past 2 winters.

I read that article as more of an opinion piece rather than providing any actual measured fact.
The concerns about oil dilution is somewhat valid, but to the extent it might be detrimental is probably pretty negligible, especially if the oil is fresh when the car goes into storage. And yeah it's probably more an issue to old carbureted cars which run extremely pig rich when they're cold, compared to modern fuel injected cars.

I think it's FAR more damaging to an engine for seals and bearings to go dry than any effect fuel dilution could cause.

[Vansterdam]

best neighborhood in Burnaby for trick or treating?

hopefully it dosent rain this year

[Presto]

https://kotaku.com/adidas-the-simpsons-homer-walking-walk-bushes-meme-1849712734

As a huge fan of the simpsons, THESE SHOES ARE MINE !!!!!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkORCezOwnU

I bought the Duff sneakers last year, and looking forward to this pair!

[underscore]

I think it's FAR more damaging to an engine for seals and bearings to go dry than any effect fuel dilution could cause.

I'm thinking this is one of those things like engine break in where there's two different schools of thought but really both are fine. I know people that do it both ways and nobody seems to actually have any problems from storage.

[HonestTea]

https://kotaku.com/adidas-the-simpsons-homer-walking-walk-bushes-meme-1849712734

As a huge fan of the simpsons, THESE SHOES ARE MINE !!!!!!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkORCezOwnU

When do they release?

[Badhobz]

I don’t know. Do they ever make these in a size 13 ? I’m not a big shoe collecting guy, so I’m not even sure where to buy these. I’m just a big old school Simpson’s fan

[HonestTea]

Probably on Adidas.ca/com - Usually they'll have 13's but sometimes they run to 12 only though.

[Badhobz]

I’ll chop off my toes to squeeze into this pair of memorabilia

I’ll wear it to the next RS meat but don’t expect me to walk anywhere. Or stand.

[ImportPsycho]

https://youtube.com/shorts/H0sTMXnKz1Q?feature=share

Looks like they are CPR training but it's real.
dozens-dead-seoul-crowd-surge (https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2022/10/29/dozens-dead-seoul-crowd-surge/)

https://youtube.com/shorts/LoAI7B5cGX4?feature=share

100+ dead
Wtf....

[donk.]

How do you get crushed by a human?
Did people flop to the ground and just lay there getting run over for an hour?

[Manic!]

I don’t know. Do they ever make these in a size 13 ? I’m not a big shoe collecting guy, so I’m not even sure where to buy these. I’m just a big old school Simpson’s fan

Good luck. You will probably have to pay scalper prices on stockx. I would download the adidas app called confirmed.

[bobbinka]

How do you get crushed by a human?
Did people flop to the ground and just lay there getting run over for an hour?

Just get up. Just don't get trampled.

https://media.tenor.com/I64EBIMTKNEAAAAC/oh-my-goodness-why-didnt-i-think-of-that.gif

[sonick]

How do you get crushed by a human?
Did people flop to the ground and just lay there getting run over for an hour?

Not even from the reports I've read, people were pushing up against each other literally crushing bodies unable to breathe and dying standing.

[SkinnyPupp]

I worried about that happening in HK during NYE when I went out one time.. it felt like it could happen at any moment and we were just lucky it didn't.

Being in a crowd so thick you can't control where you're going.. that's pretty much my worst nightmare. This kind of proves my nerves to be correct... RIP to all those kids

[donk.]

Not even from the reports I've read, people were pushing up against each other literally crushing bodies unable to breathe and dying standing.

Thousands of music concerts have entered the chat

[Badhobz]

Can I blame the kpop ?

[N.V.M.]

the Who concert in Cincinnati, 1979. 11 people crushed/suffocated.

[underscore]

iirc it's called crowd crush. So many people pushing into each other that the force physically prevents you from being able to breathe and you die standing up.

[Badhobz]

what a stupid fucking way to die.

[Hondaracer]

Woulda thought they were still into social distancing

Imagine dieing because of a RUMOUR of a K-pop star.. Jesus Christ I’d rather die sticking my dick in an electrical outlet.

[SkinnyPupp]

Is that why so many people were there, because of a k-pop star? That makes it even more tragic :okay:

[donk.]

Woulda thought they were still into social distancing

Imagine dieing because of a RUMOUR of a K-pop star.. Jesus Christ I’d rather die sticking my dick in an electrical outlet.

What car do you drive again?
Might need to leave a popsicle and an outlet on your hood at the next carmeat

[whitev70r]

This is pretty big global news. In Brazil, Bolsonaro lost as Lula (who lost to him 4 yrs ago), wins election. Lula won by 50.9% ... talk about a slim margin! Apparently, one of the issues at stake was the protection of the Amazon Rainforest which would have serious climate change consequences.

Brazil election: Bolsonaro defeated as Lula makes comeback
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-63451470

[bcedhk]

I worry Bolsonaro nutcase followers/supporters will pull a JFK on Lula.

[Hondaracer]

Cheers to Turds health! May his reign last 100 years

https://i.imgur.com/S6EhA73.jpg

[EvoFire]

This is pretty big global news. In Brazil, Bolsonaro lost as Lula (who lost to him 4 yrs ago), wins election. Lula won by 50.9% ... talk about a slim margin! Apparently, one of the issues at stake was the protection of the Amazon Rainforest which would have serious climate change consequences.

Brazil election: Bolsonaro defeated as Lula makes comeback
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ncXg2nbl4ub2DseLEpJ3m?si=9a4dabe48e6f4571&nd=1

Did you mean to post a news link but posted a link to your spotify instead?

[GLOW]

maybe he's celebrating at the decision and sharing his party tunes Kappa

[whitev70r]

Thanks, fixed!

I, like many, are pretty NAcentric. Didn't realize how significant this election was/is.

I have some Brazilian friends, all of whom were required to go and vote even though they are living here in YVR. He explained that it's part of his citizenship requirement ... whatever you might think of that, I think there is merit. If anyone wants democracy, then do your duty and vote dammit! i know, I know ... that is irony, we want freedom which includes the freedom of not to vote.

[mikemhg]

Did you mean to post a news link but posted a link to your spotify instead?

"Music that was part of First Baptist Vancouver worship services in October 2022"

White man, some pretty exciting church music you listen to there, bud :lol

[Badhobz]

im shopping in montreal and saw that their beef prices are significantly lower than vancouver. AAA 3 rib prime rib and its only 45dollars!? isnt our 3 rib prime rib like 70+++!?!?!?

[CivicBlues]

This is pretty big global news. In Brazil, Bolsonaro lost as Lula (who lost to him 4 yrs ago), wins election. Lula won by 50.9% ... talk about a slim margin! Apparently, one of the issues at stake was the protection of the Amazon Rainforest which would have serious climate change consequences.

Brazil election: Bolsonaro defeated as Lula makes comeback
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-63451470

Umm one minor correction, Lula didn't lose to Bolsonaro. He served 2 full terms. His successor Dilma Rousseff was impeached from office after during her term due to corruption. The VP took over and he was defeated by Bolso. The end of Lula's (2010) and start of Bolso's (2019) terms were almost a decade apart.

[supafamous]

im shopping in montreal and saw that their beef prices are significantly lower than vancouver. AAA 3 rib prime rib and its only 45dollars!? isnt our 3 rib prime rib like 70+++!?!?!?

Yep, just paid $27 at Whole Foods for 400g of rib eye. I think Costco runs about $25 for 600g of rib eye.

[Gerbs]

Looking for places to get away once or twice in the winter when it's wet and rainy here. Ideally somewhere tropic but I just wanna wfh somewhere warmer and nicer weather.

Budget is around $2,000 - 3,000 all-in for ideally 4 to 7 nights or longer for two peeps. Could make this 4 to 6 peeps if it's more economical.

Any suggestions?

[whitev70r]

White man, some pretty exciting church music you listen to there, bud :lol

In between MMA fights, I need something to cleanse the mind. :lol

[CivicBlues]

Looking for places to get away once or twice in the winter when it's wet and rainy here. Ideally somewhere tropic but I just wanna wfh somewhere warmer and nicer weather.

Budget is around $2,000 - 3,000 all-in for ideally 4 to 7 nights or longer for two peeps. Could make this 4 to 6 peeps if it's more economical.

Any suggestions?

India.

Ask your neighbours for suggestions. :lol

About 8 years ago I visited and spent only $2300 flights included.

[donk.]

Looking for places to get away once or twice in the winter when it's wet and rainy here. Ideally somewhere tropic but I just wanna wfh somewhere warmer and nicer weather.

Budget is around $2,000 - 3,000 all-in for ideally 4 to 7 nights or longer for two peeps. Could make this 4 to 6 peeps if it's more economical.

Any suggestions?

Bruh, get a work holiday visa and just dip out of Vancouver completely for winter

That's what I'm doing at least...

[AzNightmare]

How do you get crushed by a human?
Did people flop to the ground and just lay there getting run over for an hour?

Good question, actually I was pretty oblivious to the specifics just because dying in this manner sounded so bizarre. But I did some digging and found this...

Really good post about this topic:
https://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/3pcvfb/comment/cw5vxtm/

A "good" video pretty much showing what was happening... poor woman in that video screaming for her life:
https://www.tiktok.com/@aaom1234/video/7160089090216496385?_r=1&_t=8Wyvg236U7R&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7160089090216496385

[Razor Ramon HG]

Powerball at 1.2 billion dollars.

Anyone thinking of filling up some gas and buying a ticket for the hell of it? Lol

[AzNightmare]

https://www.tiktok.com/@idbi69/video/7160123720751779073

Around the 3/4 mark of the video, you can actually see how people really do look like they're all just floating together like one fluid. Looks insane being able to see it from an outside perspective.

[whitev70r]

In 2015, there was this story of over 2000 people crushed to death at the Hajj, Meca during the pilgrimage.

[mikemhg]

India.

Ask your neighbours for suggestions. :lol

About 8 years ago I visited and spent only $2300 flights included.

India wouldn't make much sense for a 4-7 night trip. You'll be on a plane a third of the trip there.

I'd suggest popping down to Mexico or Hawaii if you're going for such a short duration. Puerto Vallarta is a quick 6 hour flight, Cabo/La Paz similar.

Hawaii -- same thing, quick 5 hour flight.

Unless you're going for a minimum of 2 weeks, I'd never bother considering anything in Asia, not worth the time sitting on a plane both ways.

[pastarocket]

VPD posted pictures on their website of ten suspects who destroyed property at PNE during the Breakout Festival riot.

https://vpd.ca/top-10/

You get additional pics of each idiot when you click on any of the ten pictures on their site. A brief description of the crime that each idiot committed at the PNE.

Example:

https://vpd.ca/top-10/#suspect-2

Suspect #2


This suspect threw a metal table and garbage can, kicked and threw objects at the refrigerators, and used bodily force to cause a tent to collapse.

:facepalm:

[JDMDreams]

Anybody have issues with chrome browser being very slow on their pc lately? Either page not responsive or just errors and doesn't load. Happening on two separate computers. Firefox seems fine.......

[SkinnyPupp]

https://twitter.com/RealSexyCyborg/status/1587390940368424960

[jing]

BGM on point

[whitev70r]

VPD posted pictures on their website of ten suspects who destroyed property at PNE during the Breakout Festival riot.

You get additional pics of each idiot when you click on any of the ten pictures on their site. A brief description of the crime that each idiot committed at the PNE.

This suspect threw a metal table and garbage can, kicked and threw objects at the refrigerators, and used bodily force to cause a tent to collapse.

:facepalm:

Kind of reminds me of the way that they tracked down Canucks rioters ... crowd sourcing.

[Badhobz]

white guy: i love jackie chan!!!
sailor hongers : fuck this guy *boots him one*
white guy: which one of ya'll hit me!?!?!?

*proceeds to take off shirt*

https://media.tenor.com/O_wUBTODXm8AAAAC/chris-tucker-rush-hour.gif

[68style]

lol why did he take his shirt off, dude is pinner af

[bobbinka]

why was he staring down the road? the sailor moon guys were standing to his left

[N.V.M.]

those are the mother fucker Asians that started covid!

[Razor Ramon HG]

I lol'd when he took off his shirt because of those tattoos. Then it looks like they just ignored him, lmfao.

[GLOW]

isn't "taking off your shirt" akin to a lady about to throw down taking off her ear rings?

i can't tell if it's poor quality video, or if poor ink job, but his tats all look like eraser smudges

he didn't really want that smoke, guys turn there back to him and he didn't do anything.

[mikemhg]

I'll never understand white dudes who carry themselves like that in foreign countries.

Look around you guy, no one looks like you, guess who everyone is going to jump on if a fight pops off? You.

I've seen that happen so many times in places like Thailand or Philippines (Thailand in particular). Drunk white dude starts a fight with a random Thai over money or some shit, suddenly he's getting shit kicked by 10 dudes/women.

It's hilarious to watch.

If you're a foreigner in a spot surrounded by locals, take your L and move the fuck on.

[68style]

Bruh, get a work holiday visa and just dip out of Vancouver completely for winter

That's what I'm doing at least...

Those things usually have age limitations... 18-30 in most places... and I think like NZ won't give you one unless you're <35 or something?

[CivicBlues]

I'll never understand white dudes who carry themselves like that in foreign countries.

Look around you guy, no one looks like you, guess who everyone is going to jump on if a fight pops off? You.

I've seen that happen so many times in places like Thailand or Philippines (Thailand in particular). Drunk white dude starts a fight with a random Thai over money or some shit, suddenly he's getting shit kicked by 10 dudes/women.

It's hilarious to watch.

If you're a foreigner in a spot surrounded by locals, take your L and move the fuck on.

Colonialism is a helluva drug.

I always sorta cringe when people (almost always white) say "Oh the locals are wonderful, they're so FRIENDLY to you" like they're describing an amiable dog or something.

Yeah no shit, cause they see you as a meal ticket. Try being a non-white traveller, no matter how much money you have you'll never get the same red carpet treatment as some broke-ass pasty faced backpacker from Brisbane/Bristol/Brussels. But yeah push them far enough or someone not in the service industry used to groveling and they'll throw down and fuck your shit up. Asian countries I'm looking at you in particular. :whistle:

[donk.]

Those things usually have age limitations... 18-30 in most places... and I think like NZ won't give you one unless you're < 35 or something?

This is correct, or in gerbs situation since he can WFH, he can just go on a "vacation visa" and keep working KEKW

[whitev70r]

^ does that age rule have anything to do with healthcare and the possibility of medical expenses? Curious as to why 18-30.

[Badhobz]

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-wants-give-pixel-7-pro-free/

In the US google store they are offering insane money for trade ins. My old iPhone XR is getting 415 dollars USD!!! They were also offering 10% off for google one subscribers so it came to only 120 usd for the phone.

Take a look if you guys want a pixel 7 or 7 pro.

Edit: I didn’t buy it yet, I’m stuck in Montreal so I’ll do it when I come back.

[StylinRed]

Those things usually have age limitations... 18-30 in most places... and I think like NZ won't give you one unless you're <35 or something?

35 limit most places iirc, ex gf did it a few years ago and I considered doing the same but just missed the limit

Been in Australia for the past week, everything is way more expensive than it was a few years ago, still slightly cheaper than vancouver though!

Weather is a bit chilly tho, low 20s high teens, definitely better than the weather in van atm :lol

[donk.]

^ does that age rule have anything to do with healthcare and the possibility of medical expenses? Curious as to why 18-30.

This plumber thinks it's mostly due to age demographics

A healthy country needs a "younger" median population age, otherwise there is too much consumption, and not enough production

Cough Italy cough

[CivicBlues]

^They also don't want you to stay if they can help it. Youth are likely more transient and less likely to plant roots.

Back when I did it in Australia 10+ years ago it was 18-30 and a 1 year limit. They also limited the time you could stay at any one job to 6 months. It was a "Working Holiday" not a path to permanent residency/citizenship (tho many do). Many people did fruit picking or hospitality jobs to fill that type of shortage but I managed to get contract work related to my career. Still tho, I checked out after 3 months to take on more "holiday" even though they offered to extend my contract.

[Gerbs]

https://www.androidpolice.com/google-wants-give-pixel-7-pro-free/

In the US google store they are offering insane money for trade ins. My old iPhone XR is getting 415 dollars USD!!! They were also offering 10% off for google one subscribers so it came to only 120 usd for the phone.

Take a look if you guys want a pixel 7 or 7 pro.

Edit: I didn’t buy it yet, I’m stuck in Montreal so I’ll do it when I come back.

US pricing was $899 still came out $500 -600 USD

[Badhobz]

I was just looking at the pixel 7 none pro

try that one instead Gerbs, its a killer deal!

[Gerbs]

Nice works, if we order from US would we get dutied or should I ship to blaine/PR?

[Badhobz]

i dont think you can ship it to canada. it has to be blaine/PR.

[StylinRed]

I don't get an option to trade in :/ it's greyed out for me! Maybe it's cuz I'm trying to access the US store from Australia

[roastpuff]

I ordered the trade-in Pixel 7. Trading it my mom's iPhone 11 and being offered $510USD wtf

[mikemhg]

Moving from Apple to Android eh?

I've always been tempted but I feel stuck in Apple's ecosystem.

[MarkyMark]

lol that sounds like basically everyone with an iPhone. They all want to try Android but Apple has them so locked in they just don't bother. The amount of people who won't leave because of iMessage alone is staggering, they really know how to trap people

[whitev70r]

Moving from Apple to Android eh?

I've always been tempted but I feel stuck in Apple's ecosystem.

Do it !!

[Badhobz]

This promo is insane. The trade in offers from google are nuts. Similar trade in from Apple.ca for the iPhone xr is like 110 dollars. Vs 415 USD.

[roastpuff]

Moving from Apple to Android eh?

I've always been tempted but I feel stuck in Apple's ecosystem.
No, it’s my wife. She wants to go back to Android after trying out iPhone. A bit more complicated, it’s iPhone musical chairs lol. My wife’s iPhone 12 is going to my mom who is on an iPhone 11 which is then getting traded in on the Pixel 7 for my wife.
This promo is insane. The trade in offers from google are nuts. Similar trade in from Apple.ca for the iPhone xr is like 110 dollars. Vs 415 USD.

I know! It’s more than what the local market is willing to pay for iPhone 11/12. I make more money trading it in than selling.

[Hondaracer]

lol that sounds like basically everyone with an iPhone. They all want to try Android but Apple has them so locked in they just don't bother. The amount of people who won't leave because of iMessage alone is staggering, they really know how to trap people

At least the iPhone works perfectly lol

Unlike when everyone was about that BB messenger BS with completely inferior phones lol

[MarkyMark]

The one thing I appreciate that Apple does is they don't treat the smaller version of the phone as an inferior model. Both Samsung and Pixel give the larger versions of the phone a better screen, better camera, even better charging speeds.

Some people just prefer not having a huge phone but don't want to lose features because of it.

[Badhobz]

Wish they made a “pro” version of this iPhone 13 mini. Would be the best. I love the easy one handedness. Last thing I want is to carry around a tablet phone.

I’d try that Samsung zfold 4 but it’s 2k+ and it’s thick as hell. Doesn’t seem like such a good idea.

[rb]

Went on a date with a girl from West Van a yr ago. One of her deal breakers was that i wasn't a Steve Jobs fan and was obviously poor because my texts to her iphone were green :lol

She was pretty pro China but my poverty spec Xiaomi was no good

[radeonboy]

^i thought those people were on WeChat and don’t use iMessage..

What a weird thing to be hung up on - Steve Jobs and green bubbles..

[Badhobz]

rather see a blue bubble around her cry emojie than be caught dead with your green bubble smiley face. HUMPH! peasant !

[Badhobz]

What . the. holy. mother. of GOD IS THIS!?!?!?!?

ME WANTY NOW!!!!!!! fuck that bear brick shit, i want this!

https://us.robosen.com/products/robosen-elite-optimus-prime

https://youtu.be/tWjOeS2YILU?t=21

https://youtu.be/EwcNLzMSEhg?t=17

i gotta change my pants now

[Gumby]

Optimus prime is CDN $1100 but sold out on the Canadian site. The trailer is another $950…

[supafamous]

What . the. holy. mother. of GOD IS THIS!?!?!?!?

ME WANTY NOW!!!!!!! fuck that bear brick shit, i want this!

https://us.robosen.com/products/robosen-elite-optimus-prime

i gotta change my pants now

That's incredible.

[Badhobz]

Optimus prime is CDN $1100 but sold out on the Canadian site. The trailer is another $950…

2k... lets see, gucci gator loafers, or this set.

loafers.... optimus... loafers... optimus...

https://media4.giphy.com/media/3o6MbtPvgYQEE0FP68/giphy.gif

[StylinRed]

I bought the optimum when it was first out for preorder a couple years ago, never bothered with the trailer tho

[StylinRed]

Went on a date with a girl from West Van a yr ago. One of her deal breakers was that i wasn't a Steve Jobs fan and was obviously poor because my texts to her iphone were green :lol

She was pretty pro China but my poverty spec Xiaomi was no good

That's actually a thing especially in the states or more in particular in Cali, girls think ur a bum if ya use android

[whitev70r]

Twitter massive layoffs after Musk takes over. Now Jack Dorsey apologizes to his workers.
https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2022/11/05/jack-dorsey-apology-twitter-elon-musk-vpx.cnn

Well, what did you think would happen when you pushed for and threatened to take him to court to close the deal? If you really cared for your employees, you should have done everything to protect your company from Musk.

[SkinnyPupp]

They tried to prevent it, but if someone really wants to buy a public company and take it private, they can do it if they overpay enough. Going to be tough do a poison pill instead of taking billions of free money, and only an idiot like Musk would actually go through with it.

Elon Musk is a human train wreck and it's been hilarious to watch him self destruct over the past few weeks. The amount of people dunking on him, and the quality of the dunks, I don't think we've seen since trump.

Sucks for the people who got fired, all because someone wants to win arguments on the internet. He's basically the new Tiger King.. Total embarrassment, but you can't help but watch.

[westopher]

Meanwhile these fucking wieners are still coming to his aid like he’s going to personally make them rich like him.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ElonMusketeers/comments/utejpc/welcome_to_relonmusketeers_highlighting_weird/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&utm_term=link

[mikemhg]

And TSLA stock continues to drop.

Shareholders are getting choked, his shenanigans are affecting the main bread and butter here.

[Badhobz]

I’m pretty conflicted about musk. I mean on one hand he’s trying to do some truly innovative shit for the betterment of human kind (spaceX, solar energy, internet in remote places, popularization of EVs, etc)

But on the other hand he’s just a fucking troll with zero social skills and is completely out of touch with reality. I think his ego has overridden his previous good intentions and with great wealth comes great assholery.

[MG1]

^Great timing............... yeah, story time.

I ran into an old buddy from High School. We were the best of friends. We pulled some pretty good pranks and made many a teachers cry and want to quit.

Anyway, he used to confide in me a lot and I guess he wanted my ear again. He invited me over to his place. Jesus murphy, the guy is very successful. Cars, multiple homes here and abroad. He's basically set for life. Been married a few times. No kids. Lots of, "travelled around the world," friends. After showing me his stuff and watching me not being impressed. He asked why? I was going to say, "I'm on Revscene, man." But, did not want him to be pulled to the dark side, gulolol.

Anyway, he told me that even though he had everything and is obviously successful, he felt so empty. "What else is there?," he said. I guess he never found true love or something to strive for. He was always a pretty selfish guy. Never really struggled in life. I told him the usual, "volunteer." Give of yourself. Not sure if I want to start being a friend again. Too much baggage................ He never had time for me after high school, so why now? Then again................. hmmmmmmm........

/story time.


As for Musk. Dude was an awkward kid that everybody avoided. Probably made fun of and picked on in school. Now that he has success, his assholiness has gone into full on asshole mode. One day, the tower will come crashing down and humble pie will have to be eaten. In any case, who cares? I've avoided purchasing a Tesla because of him. He needs to step back and do what he does best. Invent stuff. He has a lot to offer this world, no doubt about it. He's been stroking his ego a little too much.

[Hondaracer]

Everyone gets their panties in a bunch over Musk when in reality the billionaires you’ve never heard of and never will are infinitely worse and have much more impact on global events. They just aren’t anyone you can put a face to

[MG1]

Billionaires have always flown under the radar. They have to, to keep on keeping on. They have their circle of "friends," and stay away from the limelight at all cost. Why would you jeopardize what you have? I have nothing against wealthy people. They did something right. I have a problem with filthy rich people not contributing or giving back to society. We all end up 6 feet under, so whatever floats your yacht...............

[SkinnyPupp]

Everyone gets their panties in a bunch over Musk when in reality the billionaires you’ve never heard of and never will are infinitely worse and have much more impact on global events. They just aren’t anyone you can put a face to
He's the one putting himself out there though... He thinks he's this clever guy because he has 4channers cheering him on (even made sure the buying price had 420 in it hahaha). Then he gets exposed when he goes after someone like AOC

I've been lamenting about how TV and movies have been really sucking lately, but this guy keeps me entertained. What an ass LUL

[sonick]

Elon Musk is a human train wreck and it's been hilarious to watch him self destruct over the past few weeks. The amount of people dunking on him, and the quality of the dunks, I don't think we've seen since trump.

lol the latest dunk was the old actress Valeri Bertinelli changed her display name to Elon Musk and started to retweet democrat supporting tweets and content in her timeline coz it just shows the name and verified check mark. Which is brilliant itself.

The real Elon finds out about this and makes up a new policy on the fly that anybody doing impersonations needs to explicitly state its parody in the tweet.

https://twitter.com/mattxiv/status/1589411093893373952

[SkinnyPupp]

An absolute clown

If he was born in the US I would bet anything that he'd run for president

[Manic!]

Just sit back and watch twitter fail. It's going to become the new myspace. Musk is not cool and twitter is not cool. Kids are not begging there parents to get an account on twitter. His $8 plan is a joke and it gets worse every time he talks about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2Kw6aGBt5g

[Badhobz]

^Great timing............... yeah, story time.

I ran into an old buddy from High School. We were the best of friends. We pulled some pretty good pranks and made many a teachers cry and want to quit.

Anyway, he used to confide in me a lot and I guess he wanted my ear again. He invited me over to his place. Jesus murphy, the guy is very successful. Cars, multiple homes here and abroad. He's basically set for life. Been married a few times. No kids. Lots of, "travelled around the world," friends. After showing me his stuff and watching me not being impressed. He asked why? I was going to say, "I'm on Revscene, man." But, did not want him to be pulled to the dark side, gulolol.

Anyway, he told me that even though he had everything and is obviously successful, he felt so empty. "What else is there?," he said. I guess he never found true love or something to strive for. He was always a pretty selfish guy. Never really struggled in life. I told him the usual, "volunteer." Give of yourself. Not sure if I want to start being a friend again. Too much baggage................ He never had time for me after high school, so why now? Then again................. hmmmmmmm........

/story time.


As for Musk. Dude was an awkward kid that everybody avoided. Probably made fun of and picked on in school. Now that he has success, his assholiness has gone into full on asshole mode. One day, the tower will come crashing down and humble pie will have to be eaten. In any case, who cares? I've avoided purchasing a Tesla because of him. He needs to step back and do what he does best. Invent stuff. He has a lot to offer this world, no doubt about it. He's been stroking his ego a little too much.

I kind of identify with your buddy. I think my life is kinda empty and hollow even though I’m financially independent. The wife and I splurge on material shit that we really don’t need, but it doesn’t fill the void. I’m getting this nagging suspicion this void is suppose to be filled with children but we ultimately didn’t wanna go down that route as I’m afraid I’ll be a bad parent. So here I am, almost 40 and feeling empty inside.. too selfish to do any volunteering shit like what you suggested but also not satisfied with myself or life in general.

Oh well… on to next “project” and that’s taking up sailing this coming summer. I was suppose to start training in 2020 but then stupid covid hit and ruined my sailing dreams. Goal is to eventually quit my job, and go sailing around the world doing this “crusing” lifestyle. Although i think it might just be a passing fancy, it’s at least something I want to focus my energies on temporarily.

[whitev70r]

Now we are getting philosophical ... but I think it's good for the individual to be part of something bigger than himself/herself. I mean if Bill Gates (one of the richest man in the world) is into philanthropy, good causes, clean water, education, etc., I wonder if there is something to it. Find something you can get on board with ... youth and education, indigenous issues, music for underprivileged kids, orphanages, Canucks Kids, environment, etc. ... I think you can take anything that you have an interest in and creatively use it to enrich the lives of others.

I remember that recently, some Supercar club organizer doing an event for underprivileged kids.

[MG1]

An example of a billionaire, "getting it," is our local billionaire, Jimmy Pattison. He had humble beginnings. Became a businessman and built an empire. I love this guy, because he has never forgotten his past. He gives back. He headed Expo 86 where he worked as CEO for $1.00 a day, has given to hospitals, charities, etc. I'm sure if you dig deep enough, there's something he can be criticized for, but he has a heart of gold and treats people right. So he's a bit religious, but he never pushes it on others.

Anyway, when he passes, people will remember him. Friends, he had plenty of, and what's more important, he is respected by just about everybody. Even if he didn't have all that money and lost it all, he would still be respected.


When you give and help others whenever and wherever you can, the results are very rewarding. I know a lot of people don't "get it," but honestly giving to others without strings attached will fill all that void and darkness.


I wish Revscene had more givers than takers................. but like the rest of the world, people are too into themselves. Actually, more bystanders than anything. It's easy to just do nothing.

I might have mentioned this before, but I used to volunteer at fundraising events at schools. I found out that people with plenty of disposable income rarely give, while those who are not well off give the most. They have next to nothing, but they know what it's like to go hungry and not knowing if they'll make the next payments. Having money is a trap. We all need to feel comfortable and have what we've always wanted, but some people just have way more money than what they know what to do with.......... that didn't come out right. Need to stop this shit........... going to be accused of being "holier than thou."

god bless

[donk.]

I told him the usual, "volunteer." Give of yourself. Not sure if I want to start being a friend again. Too much baggage................ He never had time for me after high school, so why now? Then again................. hmmmmmmm........




Fuck those people, they only want you in their life when they are bored

I had a close guy friend in highschool, funny enough we would go to ricescene meats, get a donut at tim hortons multiple times a week, work out, do burnouts (5500$ burnouts), the whole deal for years

Each time he got a GF, he would usually ghost by like 50% of the time

The last time he got a GF, I managed to see him ONCE, in an entire year. After that, I just removed him out of my life, it's sad, but that's just how some people are

[donk.]

I found out that people with plenty of disposable income rarely give, while those who are not well off give the most.

Deep pockets, short arms

[MG1]

Fuck those people, they only want you in their life when they are bored

Yup, once an asshole, always an asshole, amiright?

[rb]

Recently met a couple that did well with their property portfolio and donated a large sum to a local hospital. The hospital foundation had the balls to tack on a 10-15% administration charge on top of their donation. It wasn't until they had threatened to back out due to these charges that they waived it for them.

I think that's why ppl aren't as a giving as they once were. Its pennies on the dollar that actually makes it past the filtering process of an organization and the greedy little hands of those in charge of where the money goes