[bcrdukes]

radeonboy - Which generation are you using?

[radeonboy]

radeonboy - Which generation are you using?

2nd Gen with the USB-C. The sound isolation is solid, it's nice to switch between my iPhone/iPad/Macbook seamlessly, and the case doubles as an AirTag which is a nice bonus.

[winson604]

Are Apple AirPod Gen 2 any good? (Not the pro version.). I never owned any so I have nothing to compare with. Thanks in advance.

Edit: I've decided not to pursue them but still curious to read about peoples experiences with them. Thanks.

Android guy here but I've been using the regular Airpods since the beginning (Gen 1 and 2). The reason I chose Airpods in the first place was simple, fit. The galaxy and other ones didn't fit my ear well and the regular airpod fit my ear perfectly. In the almost 8 years of using them I haven't really had any problems. Occasionally it doesn't connect and I'll have to try a couple times and only twice in 8 years did I have to un pair and re pair them. Volume and audio quality is fine for my needs though I'm sure audio snobs would say it sucks but then again if you really cared about that you wouldn't be getting an airpod in the first place.

[bcrdukes]

Noob question but can one try them on at the Apple store for size/fit? Kinda unhygienic but yeah.

[winson604]

Noob question but can one try them on at the Apple store for size/fit? Kinda unhygienic but yeah.

Yes you can.

[bcrdukes]

Suck on a door knob, donk.

[Razor Ramon HG]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XJFSTYryv4

Was browsing through my iTunes playlist to see what songs I haven't listened to in a while.

After all these years, nujabes still hits hard.

[PeanutButter]

This reminds me of when I was growing up and my sister would make fun of me for having wet ear wax versus her dry ear wax.

[bobbinka]

ATC did warn the pilot before takeoff, but left it to pilot's discretion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d-3gfbVLXI

[supafamous]

ATC did warn the pilot before takeoff, but left it to pilot's discretion

In the aviation forums it seems like Coal Harbour (and Victoria Harbour) both have non-standard rules with how planes interact with boats - there's been lots of debate and it seems like the local rules don't make a lot of sense (nor have they been enforced that way).

These are Port of Vancouver's rules: https://www.portvancouver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SafeBoatingGuide-BurrardInlet.pdf

The specific part is that boats are to keep clear of the aircraft operation zone and be aware of landing aircraft but it doesn't specify what to do with aircraft taking off and elsewhere the rules apply to both landing and takeoff (the plane has right of way). It seems like using local rules the plane is at fault and using international rules the boat is at fault. Basically the plane is considered a boat during takeoff and considered a plane during landing and if it's a boat then it's at fault b/c the other boat was on its starboard side.

[CivicBlues]

It's a fucking miracle how everyone on the plane walked away unscathed. I mean the goddamn thing nose-dived and sank. Must have been traumatic AF. After all those turbulence incidents wear your seatbelts!!

[Razor Ramon HG]

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

https://i.imgur.com/hL5taf3.png

[spoon.ek9]

lol wtf, how does one manage to do that?

speaking of wtf, I saw a license plate frame today that read "so many cats, so few recipes" :suspicious:

[westopher]

In the aviation forums it seems like Coal Harbour (and Victoria Harbour) both have non-standard rules with how planes interact with boats - there's been lots of debate and it seems like the local rules don't make a lot of sense (nor have they been enforced that way).

These are Port of Vancouver's rules: https://www.portvancouver.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SafeBoatingGuide-BurrardInlet.pdf

The specific part is that boats are to keep clear of the aircraft operation zone and be aware of landing aircraft but it doesn't specify what to do with aircraft taking off and elsewhere the rules apply to both landing and takeoff (the plane has right of way). It seems like using local rules the plane is at fault and using international rules the boat is at fault. Basically the plane is considered a boat during takeoff and considered a plane during landing and if it's a boat then it's at fault b/c the other boat was on its starboard side.
The reality of that crash is it was like the Austin powers scene where he runs over the guy with the steamroller. There was so much fucking warning what was about to happen there was like 15 seconds for someone to make a decision and no one bothered.

[BIC_BAWS]

lol wtf, how does one manage to do that?

speaking of wtf, I saw a license plate frame today that read "so many cats, so few recipes" :suspicious:

Man got TBoned. Other driver ran.

[whitev70r]

Amazing that with all the boats, seaplanes, and water traffic there AND this loosy goosy rules that stuff like this hasn't happened more often or earlier.

Now, there will be full investigation and hopefully, some better rules and regulations.

[roastpuff]

Are Apple AirPod Gen 2 any good? (Not the pro version.). I never owned any so I have nothing to compare with. Thanks in advance.

Edit: I've decided not to pursue them but still curious to read about peoples experiences with them. Thanks.

I much prefer the Pro over the Airpod thanks to the tip being silicone, it's more secure. The sound is better too, and the ANC is a nice bonus. The switching between apple products is seamless, and the voice quality is great.

I was in a call while cooking and the other person could not hear the fan of the range hood, the cooking noises etc.

[AstulzerRZD]

TBH the Pro gen 1 and 2s still have a very mediocre microphone.
The Bose Quietcomfort buds are better but a lot less comfortable.

[TOS'd]

Anyone have/try the AirPods Max Over-Ears?

[Hondaracer]

Yea they are pretty good.. I’m almost up for a new set of over ear headphones and it will be a hard choice between the new quiet comfort or the AirPod max

For day to day use I have AirPod pro and they are fantastic, the noise cancelling is amazing and like most Apple products, they just work. Always connect to everything necer any issues, great for the gym, and battery lasts 4-5 hours with almost no deterioration so far owning about 2 years.

Apple definitely followed Bose’s model of “no highs, no lows” and as with Bose, it’s likely to save the drivers and provide longevity of the product. You can get your Beats etc. with the pounding bass but of course you’ll eventually blow out your drivers and they will sound like shit. My Quietcomfort 35 over years are like 5 years old now and outside of the wear on the ear cuffs, they still work and sound amazing.

For plane travel, I don’t Think the ear buds will ever compete with over the ear in terms of cancelling out engine noise

[radeonboy]

Yea they are pretty good.. I’m almost up for a new set of over ear headphones and it will be a hard choice between the new quiet comfort or the AirPod max

For day to day use I have AirPod pro and they are fantastic, the noise cancelling is amazing and like most Apple products, they just work. Always connect to everything necer any issues, great for the gym, and battery lasts 4-5 hours with almost no deterioration so far owning about 2 years.

Apple definitely followed Bose’s model of “no highs, no lows” and as with Bose, it’s likely to save the drivers and provide longevity of the product. You can get your Beats etc. with the pounding bass but of course you’ll eventually blow out your drivers and they will sound like shit. My Quietcomfort 35 over years are like 5 years old now and outside of the wear on the ear cuffs, they still work and sound amazing.

For plane travel, I don’t Think the ear buds will ever compete with over the ear in terms of cancelling out engine noise

If you're talking about the ear pads on the QC35, I got replacements on Amazon and they seem to work just fine.

I used to bring my QC35s with me on the plane but stopped after getting the AirPods. I agree that the NC is better on the Bose, but the Airpods let me pack lighter and they cancel enough noise during a plane ride for me.

[Hondaracer]

Yea the packing is huge considering it either fits in your pocket or it’s the bulky case

The AirPods almost always die before the flight is over though as opposed to the 10+ hours of the QC35

[roastpuff]

The Airpods Pro sound quality and microphone quality is mid, but the convenience is the unbeaten factor. No fumbling around, no pressing buttons to switch - it just happens.

[SSM_DC5]

I don't use headphones and ear buds often, but was talking to an audiophile at work (previous job was a sound processor, but it wasn't steady income, so changed fields). I see him using Sennheiser at work, but when chatting with him, he suggested looking into Grado (https://gradolabs.com/collections/in-ear-wireless). They don't do many wireless, but for wired, he has no problem recommending them. Also, said Bose sucks cuz they cut out sounds. I'm assuming that's why they are known to have no highs and no lows because they sound bad, so it gets deleted.

Can't judge poor sound quality if it doesn't make it to your ear right? :pokerface:

[donk.]

250$ for airpods, jesus christ, a 45$ set does the exact same thing

[roastpuff]

I don't use headphones and ear buds often, but was talking to an audiophile at work (previous job was a sound processor, but it wasn't steady income, so changed fields). I see him using Sennheiser at work, but when chatting with him, he suggested looking into Grado (https://gradolabs.com/collections/in-ear-wireless). They don't do many wireless, but for wired, he has no problem recommending them. Also, said Bose sucks cuz they cut out sounds. I'm assuming that's why they are known to have no highs and no lows because they sound bad, so it gets deleted.

Can't judge poor sound quality if it doesn't make it to your ear right? :pokerface:

Have not tried Grado wireless, but for wired, they had great open back headphones especially for rock/acoustic and less bassy tracks. However, the comfort was terrible.

[EvoFire]

Must resist urge to fall back into audiophile world......

[RabidRat]

I'll be working in Montreal the next couple weeks!

Food / general recommendations :D? I'll be downtown.

[Badhobz]

ive "heard" that the strip clubs in Montreal are fun. HEARD

they got some nice restaurants:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HL3s1VwYmo1raLsC9 <-- Gibby's is famous

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sdv2ddeSy2qzFor86 <--- this Le Boulevardier place is too

There's a ton of asian food around too. A lot of those all you can eat sushi places that are roughly 40 bucks per person. Fisshu is okay

Pho is hit and miss in Montreal. Overall pretty bad.

Korean BBQ is decent, most of the Korean bbq places are run by mainlander chinese. Same with the sushi places

Old Port is where the sightseeing is, just walk towards the water when you hit Notre Dame

[Hondaracer]

When I was in Montreal just coming out of Covid, 2021 I guess, most of the old good strip clubs were all boarded up, as was much of St.Laurent

Some steamies and pout

[headhunt3r]

- Schwartz Deli for smoked meat sandwich. Skip dining in and just grab one from takeout (separate door)
- Bernie's Beigne for an apple fritter. Be warned, it's really big.
- Dieu Du Ciel for a Peche Mortel. It's an imperial coffee stout. If you're lucky they have the bourbon barrel finish on tap. If not, you can get it in a bottle.
- L'express for a nice dinner.
- Montreal Plaza for an even nicer dinner.
- Montreal pool room for a steamy. It's an institution for late night bites after the rumored strip clubs.
- Olive et Gourmando in old town for pastries or brunch.

[sonick]

Any/all of the Martin Picard (Au Pied du Cochon et al.) and Fred & (formerly) Dave (Joe Beef et al.) restaurants.

[roastpuff]

I'll be working in Montreal the next couple weeks!

Food / general recommendations :D? I'll be downtown.

Joe Beef is a must from what my foodie friends told me.

[bcrdukes]

I really enjoyed my sandwiches at Lester's Deli if you can make your way there.

Terrible name, but I enjoyed Le Restaurant Grinder.

[68style]

Yah you did :ratedb:

[bcrdukes]

I was thinking of you the entire time!

[Gerbs]

Au Pied de Cochon was amazing if you like foie gras, all my joints hurt after

[bcrdukes]

For shits and giggles, when I met up with Badhobz in Montreal on our work trips, we tried to make a reservation to have dinner here at the Holiday Inn Chinatown Montreal. They denied us. How rude!
https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/holiday-inn-montreal-3993143695-4x3?wid=733

[Manic!]

For IEM and headphone reviews check out https://crinacle.com/rankings/iems/ Worlds largest database of IEM measurements. He also has a great youtube channel.

[mikemhg]

lol wtf, how does one manage to do that?

speaking of wtf, I saw a license plate frame today that read "so many cats, so few recipes" :suspicious:

Driving while Chinese.

[6793026]

I'll be working in Montreal the next couple weeks!

Food / general recommendations :D? I'll be downtown.

They got 2 speak easys in montreal that's awesome - Jap themed. Check it out.

100% to headhunt3r- you will see about 30-60 people at Schwartz Deli.
Step next door, get 1/2 pound. Leave.

Eat it outside while everyone is drooling waiting to get in. a) the white bread sucks b) pickle is meh, so just eat 1/2 pound of take out split between 2-3 people.. you're golden. *as per above, one speak easy is 2 blocks away.
both bagel is good, i usually order 2 dozen for take out and freeze in my fridge.


Also as per Headhunter - Olive et Gourmando was great - super chill, super nice, good ingrediences, i actually sat down eating while reading their cook book.
*also, a few blocks from here, there is a speak easy. LOL

yes i'm an alcoholic.

[SSM_DC5]

Man got TBoned. Other driver ran.

Driving while Chinese.

If you know the guy who did the hit and run, please speak up, the civic driver is looking for witnesses.

[CivicBlues]

- Schwartz Deli for smoked meat sandwich. Skip dining in and just grab one from takeout (separate door)
- Bernie's Beigne for an apple fritter. Be warned, it's really big.
- Dieu Du Ciel for a Peche Mortel. It's an imperial coffee stout. If you're lucky they have the bourbon barrel finish on tap. If not, you can get it in a bottle.
- L'express for a nice dinner.
- Montreal Plaza for an even nicer dinner.
- Montreal pool room for a steamy. It's an institution for late night bites after the rumored strip clubs.
- Olive et Gourmando in old town for pastries or brunch.

Funny story, Couple of years ago I went with L'Express with my wife and we got seated next to a young Asian girl (probably from Vancouver or Toronto) dining alone and an older white guy also dining alone at adjacent table. He started chatting her up, asking her why she was alone etc. Her response, her friend wasn't feeling so well but they had this reservation so she didn't want to waste it. blah blah blah...At the end of dinner the guy pays for the chick's dinner and she just thanks him and walks away.

Da fuq man...Simping to an extreme BrokeBack


Umm...my suggestion add-ons
- Fresh bagels at Fairmount and St. Viateur
- Dumplings were actually really good in Chinatown. Can't remember the name but there's a few places were really cheap and it's not the scuzzy part o' town like it is here.
- Check out the Crew Collective & Cafe. It's located in a former Bank of Montreal grand atrium. Pretty cool IMO.

[Spectre_Cdn]

Any recommendations like the above+ for a few days in Toronto? None of the nicer dinner stuff, more hole-in-the-wall, or stuff that’s not as good in Vancouver.

[murd0c]

Funny story, Couple of years ago I went with L'Express with my wife and we got seated next to a young Asian girl (probably from Vancouver or Toronto) dining alone and an older white guy also dining alone at adjacent table. He started chatting her up, asking her why she was alone etc. Her response, her friend wasn't feeling so well but they had this reservation so she didn't want to waste it. blah blah blah...At the end of dinner the guy pays for the chick's dinner and she just thanks him and walks away.

Da fuq man...Simping to an extreme BrokeBack


Umm...my suggestion add-ons
- Fresh bagels at Fairmount and St. Viateur
- Dumplings were actually really good in Chinatown. Can't remember the name but there's a few places were really cheap and it's not the scuzzy part o' town like it is here.
- Check out the Crew Collective & Cafe. It's located in a former Bank of Montreal grand atrium. Pretty cool IMO.

Sounds like the guy was just being kind and what else did you expect her to do when her meal was done?

[CivicBlues]

Go home with him. Or at least drop down under his table for some after dinner polishing? /s

I should have been more clear it was just how nonchalantly she said it. Like "oh thanks, k bye". It was like she was showing him gratitude for holding the door for her rather than comping her a $100+ meal.

What can I say, I'm just bitter I've never had a meal comped by a nice old man no matter how long they've chatted me up . OpieOP

[BIC_BAWS]

If you know the guy who did the hit and run, please speak up, the civic driver is looking for witnesses.

Yeah track chat was talking about it. Someone is friends with the Civic driver.

[whitev70r]

Damn ... remember this story, happened sometime last week? Freakiest of all accidents !!

Woman hit by rock while driving on Highway 1 has died, police confirm

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/06/12/highway-1-burnaby-rock-woman-dead/

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/wp-content/blogs.dir/sites/9/2024/06/06/Highway-1-indicent-6-1024x683.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Any recommendations like the above+ for a few days in Toronto? None of the nicer dinner stuff, more hole-in-the-wall, or stuff that’s not as good in Vancouver.

Whereabouts in Toronto are you staying/going? Will you have access to a car?

[Hondaracer]

Damn ... remember this story, happened sometime last week? Freakiest of all accidents !!

Woman hit by rock while driving on Highway 1 has died, police confirm

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/06/12/highway-1-burnaby-rock-woman-dead/

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/wp-content/blogs.dir/sites/9/2024/06/06/Highway-1-indicent-6-1024x683.jpg

Honestly I think it will eventually come out to show it was hardly an accident

Can almost guarantee the rock came off a dump truck that was poorly loaded and secured

[Badhobz]

Sentra suck…. Or is that an Altima? Either way. If she had more money, she probably wouldn’t be in a leased Sentra/Altima and she might have survived. *no factual basis for anything of this*

POVERTY STRIKES AGAIN!!!

RIOT RIOT RIOT RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE!! Inequality!!!!

That’s why i protect my spy balloon with an SUV. So she can not see children/pets in front of her and have the safety of being a few feet higher off the ground.

Excuse me while i go lower my cars and go find Gurpreet with an unsecured volleyball shaped rock in the back of his Mac truck

[Spectre_Cdn]

Whereabouts in Toronto are you staying/going? Will you have access to a car?

Staying near Yonge and Steeles, was planning on just taking transit but renting a car is also an option if the convenience justifies it (GTA sprawl is real). A quick Reddit search brought up Kensington Market, Bellwoods and something Bloor St.

[Hondaracer]

Sentra suck…. Or is that an Altima? Either way. If she had more money, she probably wouldn’t be in a leased Sentra/Altima and she might have survived. *no factual basis for anything of this*

POVERTY STRIKES AGAIN!!!

RIOT RIOT RIOT RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE!! Inequality!!!!

That’s why i protect my spy balloon with an SUV. So she can not see children/pets in front of her and have the safety of being a few feet higher off the ground.

Excuse me while i go lower my cars and go find Gurpreet with an unsecured volleyball shaped rock in the back of his Mac truck

The craziest thing is people who drive those slingshots without a helmet

Next time you see one in the wild look down the wind screen, your head is completely above.. any and everything being spit up is hitting you in the teeth it’s crazyyyyy but hey, ya look way cooler without one

[westopher]

Honestly I think it will eventually come out to show it was hardly an accident

Can almost guarantee the rock came off a dump truck that was poorly loaded and securedFucking brutal.
I was hit by an unsecured load on upper levels about 5 years ago. Broke a coilover, bent two forged wheels like tacos. Luckily everything hit the ground before I hit it.
Obviously ICBC said its my fault because since it touched the ground first it was a road hazard I didn't avoid lol. More obviously the truck that was responsible for the damage to me and 4 other cars was gone so they got 5 deductibles instead of one.
Instances like this above should be criminal negligence causing death or vehicular manslaughter or whatever if it was an unsecured load. This shit is just as bad as DUIs

[donk.]

Throwback to me going south on boundary, just past the overpass in my delsol in traffic, by the time i saw the football sized rock, my car was bouncing over it.
Leaked out half a tank of gas in minutes, there was a trail from the underpass all the way up to the residential streets lol.

Oil pan looked like every slammed civic in 2012, undercarriage had aftermarket golf ball texture to it, tank got replaced after making it home using two part epoxy casually leaking out gas

[bcrdukes]

Staying near Yonge and Steeles, was planning on just taking transit but renting a car is also an option if the convenience justifies it (GTA sprawl is real). A quick Reddit search brought up Kensington Market, Bellwoods and something Bloor St.

If you're taking the TTC (Take The Car) hit up Rudy Burger just off of Spadina or their original location on College Street. You can't come to Toronto and not have a Toronto burger. :)

Since you're near Yonge/Steeles, hit up the Congee Queen at the Centrepoint Mall. Nothing fancy but great Chinese food at decent prices. They might even still have a killer lunch special, but unverified (by me) since 2022. :concentrate:

For other ideas, try BlogTO (https://www.blogto.com/). Lots of great places in Toronto. Be prepared for some awful traffic. Enjoy! :D

Edit / Update: Check out the newly open Wellington Market (https://thewelltoronto.com/eat/wellington-market/) for food and drink options. (I have not been - yet.)

[bcrdukes]

Sentra suck…. Or is that an Altima? Either way. If she had more money, she probably wouldn’t be in a leased Sentra/Altima and she might have survived. *no factual basis for anything of this*

POVERTY STRIKES AGAIN!!!

RIOT RIOT RIOT RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE!! Inequality!!!!

That’s why i protect my spy balloon with an SUV. So she can not see children/pets in front of her and have the safety of being a few feet higher off the ground.

Excuse me while i go lower my cars and go find Gurpreet with an unsecured volleyball shaped rock in the back of his Mac truck

I think you forgot about Manmeet. :lawl:

[unit]

one time i was driving on 91 and the car in front of me runs over a sheet of plywood. the sheet flies up into the air and hits my car at 100kph. by some miracle it hit my headlight and just skimmed over my car with fairly minimal damage other than the headlight bracket being broken and the hood having a scuff on it. scary af though and absolutely nothing you can do to avoid it.

[RabidRat]

Staying near Yonge and Steeles, was planning on just taking transit but renting a car is also an option if the convenience justifies it (GTA sprawl is real). A quick Reddit search brought up Kensington Market, Bellwoods and something Bloor St.

Kensington Market is a good one - it's got a lot of great food from ethnicities that are underrepresented in Vancouver.

I say Congee Queen is reasonable but you won't be sad to skip it. It's a good staple for Chinese food in Toronto that we go to all the time, but if you're coming from Vancouver I dunno if it's nearly must-try.

Are you there with a couple of ppl? I know you said hole-in-the-wall, but the lobster tower is truly an experience: Fishman Lobster Clubhouse.

https://youtu.be/f4EXpaZYzt8?si=YaUToR3QpcQBd_AI
If you're not going with a lot of ppl to make it worth it the full tower, maybe there's a smaller version for a smaller group? Check the menu before going :).

And if it happens to be on your way, stop by a Marathon Cafe for the milk tea! Though ymmv: as they've been expanding I don't know that the quality has held up to legendary level, though still really good :).

Man, speaking of HK milk tea, Marathon Cafe in Toronto is the ultimate.

Their chinese name 馬力雄 is Horsepower Hero lolol.

https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/-0eXuzdHexRWItnWdyCkSQ/o.jpg

The owner once flew out to HK and won a milk tea competition.

Meet Harvey Lin, Milk Tea King | The Tea Stylist (http://theteastylist.com/2013/03/25/meet-harvey-lin-milk-tea-king/)

If you guys are ever in Toronto, the only thing you should be doing other than talking winter tires w/ bcrdukes and fighting him at KFC, is going here. Marathon Cafe: there is no substitute.

I also really like Sam's Congee Delight for "formerly hole in the wall now not so hole in wall but still reminiscent of hole in the wall" good cheun-fun and minced pork congee and unlimited sauces and toasted sesame shakers at your table lol. We go as often as we can!

Get some Jamaican food! I don't know where's best esp now that it's been a decade and I only just moved back. But if you don't find anything else obviously good, you can't go wrong with Roti Hut which I have many fond memories of going to with coworkers. They do jerk, stew, and curry' roti wraps and rice .
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RFE3r8VEZ6yTYest9?g_st=ic

[bcrdukes]

Marathon is still alright but I don't find it as good as it used to be.

Ditto on Congee Queen. Don't be sad if you don't try it, but that specific location is consistently good.

[Spectre_Cdn]

Thanks for the recos, gais. Congee Queen is almost across the street so that could be a default choice. Might be nice to compare with Richmond since choices here have kinda gone down, imo.

Definitely going to check out Jamaican and Thai. Looks like stronger Korean and pizza joints compared to Vancouver, too

The Fishman Lobster house might be a bit much for mostly two of us, max four :toot:

[TOS'd]

Any recommendations like the above+ for a few days in Toronto? None of the nicer dinner stuff, more hole-in-the-wall, or stuff that’s not as good in Vancouver.

Are you there with a couple of ppl? I know you said hole-in-the-wall, but the lobster tower is truly an experience: Fishman Lobster Clubhouse.

https://youtu.be/f4EXpaZYzt8?si=YaUToR3QpcQBd_AI
If you're not going with a lot of ppl to make it worth it the full tower, maybe there's a smaller version for a smaller group? Check the menu before going :).

RS meat at fisherman lobster clubhouse??



The Well is alright, food court mostly has places that are found around the city already. Nice place to walk around but it won't take much of your time.

There are a lot of good mexican places and shawarma places too.

Shake Shack just opened up the other day in dt.

[freakshow]

Does anyone know if UV tints actually work in terms of cooling down the car?

[EvoFire]

Does anyone know if UV tints actually work in terms of cooling down the car?

I have light coloured tint on my car.

I would say no. What it does do is keep you from being burnt when the sun is hitting you through the windows. Windows up vs windows down makes a huge difference on your skin.

It might make it warm up a little slower but I don't think the majority of the heat is coming through the windows, but rather the whole car is heatsoaked.

[bcrdukes]

Thanks for that. We had considered a light tint for our car since they are touted to help cool the car.

[Badhobz]

I read EVOFire + tint and my mind instantly went to white car + blue wrap.

[6793026]

Any recommendations like the above+ for a few days in Toronto? None of the nicer dinner stuff, more hole-in-the-wall, or stuff that’s not as good in Vancouver.

There are 2 unique speak easy you should try

1) one is a decent hole / bar / lounge but you gotta walk inside an oyster bar , , goes inside a room of liquor and entire inside an awesome lounge.

2) BBT front, but you press a special code and you walk thru to a bar. man, their sesame pineapple drink was so memorable... i can still taste it. (yes, weird to the max but it just works so well thx to the mixologist.

food wise.. Tempura Keisuke -it's in downtown, but it's a unique experience.

it's at CHEFS HALL - You go inside and there are tons of places to choose and eat at a common area, super economical.

[EvoFire]

Thanks for that. We had considered a light tint for our car since they are touted to help cool the car.

Better off getting a white car instead. When I was at AutoX with the M3, I leaned out of the window to talk to someone and I put my arm on the window sill, which included the black trim. Holy shit the black trim was hot and it burnt me.

Little things like lighter colour seats help to not burn your skin, but park under the sun for 2 hours nothing is going to help you.

[PeanutButter]

Staying near Yonge and Steeles, was planning on just taking transit but renting a car is also an option if the convenience justifies it (GTA sprawl is real). A quick Reddit search brought up Kensington Market, Bellwoods and something Bloor St.

Yonge and Steeles is a little bit of a trek to the downtown core.

The TTC (Subway) would probably be your best bet. There are at least three busses that can take you to Finch Station from Yonge and Steeles. Finch Station to Downtown is about 35-40mins. There's a Japanese/Korean spot right at Yonge and Finch next to the Shoppers that's pretty good (Hashi Izakaya), you may want to check that out before you head downtown.

Driving is hit or miss, taking the DVP downtown could be a pain in the ass and it could take you up to an hour depending on traffic, so Driving isn't always the most convenient unless you value having your own space. Price of car + traffic + parking, not sure if it's worth it.

If you're only there for a few days, I don't know if a car is needed. Most of the action is downtown Toronto as it's pretty big, you go there for the downtown, which limits the need to go outside. Unless you're wanting to go to Niagara, which if you haven't been is pretty nice.

Sugar Beach is an interesting spot if you have a couple hours you want to kill with some drinks on a man-made beach in an industrial area.

[sonick]

Any recommendations like the above+ for a few days in Toronto? None of the nicer dinner stuff, more hole-in-the-wall, or stuff that’s not as good in Vancouver.

If you like dive bars with character and decent food, Sneaky Dee's.

Bathurst Local for a vibey cocktail bar that feels like you're in a living room.

[Hondaracer]

It’s insane how many people knock on my fucking door after I’ve out a huge “no soliciting” sign as big as my address plate

Just have Jehovas knock and the first thing the clown says is “so I see your sign but we are not selling anything”

I said oh so you’re just soliciting unwanted information then?

Ready to push someone down the fucking steps who knocks next like are you that fucking obtuse?

[mikemhg]

Open your door with your shirt off, usually does the trick.

[headhunt3r]

I have light coloured tint on my car.

I would say no. What it does do is keep you from being burnt when the sun is hitting you through the windows. Windows up vs windows down makes a huge difference on your skin.

It might make it warm up a little slower but I don't think the majority of the heat is coming through the windows, but rather the whole car is heatsoaked.

I have ceramic tint on my car and it helps with how fast the car gets hot when left in the sun. Lots of youtube videos showing the difference by using a temp gun. The darkness of the tint isn't the measure. My fronts are super light (like 90+) but are ceramic and still help with heat rejection.

[bcrdukes]

Better off getting a white car instead. When I was at AutoX with the M3, I leaned out of the window to talk to someone and I put my arm on the window sill, which included the black trim. Holy shit the black trim was hot and it burnt me.

Little things like lighter colour seats help to not burn your skin, but park under the sun for 2 hours nothing is going to help you.

My car is blue. :concentrate:

[RabidRat]

RS meat at fisherman lobster clubhouse??


Yes and I will make us T-shirts with this on it: everybody gotta wear it!

https://i.imgur.com/sOw7e9O.jpg

https://michaeleats.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fish4.jpg

[RabidRat]

Thanks for the recos, gais. Congee Queen is almost across the street so that could be a default choice. Might be nice to compare with Richmond since choices here have kinda gone down, imo.

Definitely going to check out Jamaican and Thai. Looks like stronger Korean and pizza joints compared to Vancouver, too

The Fishman Lobster house might be a bit much for mostly two of us, max four :toot:

Yeah lots of good options for Korean. Owl of Minerva is a reasonable default if you don't find better.

Oh! Flip food!!

Tinuno:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xWRYudBvt7kLvZHo6

They have the thing where they lay out piles of meats on rice on leaves across the table and you eat it with your bare hands (gloves provided if you want). That was a great experience.

[Badhobz]

https://michaeleats.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fish4.jpg

WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS MOUNTAIN OF GLORIOUS CHINESE SEAFOOD!??!?!
:chairdance::chairdance::chairdance::chairdance:

I want to eat 1 piece of that, and then like a boss, tell them to take it away.......





(pack it to go!!!!!!!!!)

[whitev70r]

^ betcha can't just stop at 1.

[PeanutButter]

Wow. That looks legit.

I wonder how much that costs.

[whitev70r]

$32/lb for lobster
$32/lb for Vancouver Dungeoness crab
$75/lb for Alaskan King Crab

https://torontoflc.com/?page_id=570

https://i0.wp.com/torontoflc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/A-la-Carte.png?w=1247&ssl=1

[Mikoyan]

WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS MOUNTAIN OF GLORIOUS CHINESE SEAFOOD!??!?!
:chairdance::chairdance::chairdance::chairdance:

I want to eat 1 piece of that, and then like a boss, tell them to take it away.......



(pack it to go!!!!!!!!!)

Last time I was there with Dukes and our wives, a couple at the table next to us did that. They took a bunch of pics for the Insta clout I guess, had that and the fried rice they ordered packed up and left. They didn't even have a bite. Just packed it up to go.

[Badhobz]

Hey evofire I found a solution for your kids. Looks like a good time for the kids.
https://i.postimg.cc/fRXgPFxZ/IMG-8811.jpg

[PeanutButter]

To not eat that fresh is criminal...

"Vancouver Crab". I love how that's a thing.

[donk.]

Just have Jehovas knock and the first thing the clown says is “so I see your sign but we are not selling anything”



My step dad useto fuck with them every time they would appear, we also had no soliciting sign up

"Oh your jahovas? Come on in, im about to slaughter a lamb for satan"

"You two single? I havent had two virgins at once before"

"Do you enjoy making your leader money while you work for free?"

opens door naked for repeat jahovas (since they always come back if they think theres a chance you will join)

Edit: mike beat me to it Open your door with your shirt off, usually does the trick.



"Actually, i have a box of butt plugs im trying to sell, you interested?, no no no, listen, these will make your life better, hey where are you going? Come back!"

You can be upset they are wasting your time, or you can make your own day entertaining

[whitev70r]

Damn ... aren't you glad you don't live in Calgary now?

Calgary's water restrictions could last 3 to 5 more weeks as crews find more problems with broken water main (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-mayor-critical-water-supply-main-break-1.7235061)

That city be stinking ... they're asking people not to shower, don't do laundry, etc.

[supafamous]

Damn ... aren't you glad you don't live in Calgary now?

Calgary's water restrictions could last 3 to 5 more weeks as crews find more problems with broken water main (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-mayor-critical-water-supply-main-break-1.7235061)

That city be stinking ... they're asking people not to shower, don't do laundry, etc.

Sheet. I'm supposed to be there for a work thing in mid-July.

[noclue]

Damn ... aren't you glad you don't live in Calgary now?

Calgary's water restrictions could last 3 to 5 more weeks as crews find more problems with broken water main (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-mayor-critical-water-supply-main-break-1.7235061)

That city be stinking ... they're asking people not to shower, don't do laundry, etc.

Yeah... we're not a collective society, especially in Alberta. People DGAF and I guarantee a majority of people aren't cutting back their water use.

[westopher]

I don't know. Albertans actually have done pretty well when necessary, at least prior to Covid. The massive floods in Calgary and the fires in Fort Mac are good examples of a pretty strong community ethic. Way better than Vancouver where people are climbing over each other for free fucking road salt.

[Razor Ramon HG]

Their mistake was not going over the top and saying there was only a week or two of water left or something along the lines of that. Can't trust people to do the responsible thing.

[Traum]

Calgary has done really well on cutting back with their water usage due to this water main break. I forgot what the exact units was, but normally it was 6-something L of water used everyday, and they have cut it down to 4-something L since the water main break. People have been going without showers and stuff for at least 3 - 4 days already, and most recently water usage went back up a bit. If it is sort of like a cheat day kind of thing during a diet, can you really blame the Calgarians?

Then again, an additional 3 - 5 weeks of repairs is really gonna hurt.

But that makes me wonder -- is BO gonna be super bad in Calgary between now til the end of July?
:lawl:

[whitev70r]

Stampede starts on July 5th ... in 3 weeks time :lawl:

[Mikoyan]

My colleagues in Calgary are saying the conspiracy theories are going full tilt already. Best one so far is Justin Trudeau did it as a false flag to he can announce fed money to save Calgary and buy votes for the election.

[yray]

lol just build a temp pipe

pretty sure they have the right people in oil country

but then we took 5 years to do trans mountain so maybe no...

[PeanutButter]

Stampede starts on July 5th ... in 3 weeks time :lawl:

They're fooked if they don't get that under control asap.

[Spectre_Cdn]

There are 2 unique speak easy you should try

2) BBT front, but you press a special code and you walk thru to a bar. man, their sesame pineapple drink was so memorable... i can still taste it. (yes, weird to the max but it just works so well thx to the mixologist.


Is this one called After Seven, by any chance? :concentrate:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/44iMyucp3qjUVv5S6?g_st=ic

[punkwax]

Any recommendations for window tinting in the Burnaby area? My bro is looking to get his kids cars done. What’s the approximate cost per window these days?

Bump. Anyone have any insight on this topic they could share?

[Badhobz]

^ I gonna go see Nix again. He did the tint in my ES and it’s been parked outside for years without any issues. The guys a tint god. Pay him cash and no tax.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cUVVd6kkSxLcj9bVA?g_st=ic

I’m booked in for Saturday next week at 9am. You can just tell him the fat guy with the ES and the GTI referred you and I’m sure he’ll give you a really good price. Last time for the es he was done in under 2 hours and charged less than 300 bucks. I think it was 220 out the door

[unit]

one time at sun sui wah we saw a chinese lady pretty dressed up with her two kids under 10yo order king crab during lunch time. all for show

[PeanutButter]

one time at sun sui wah we saw a chinese lady pretty dressed up with her two kids under 10yo order king crab during lunch time. all for show

Not sure if this was for show or just regular rich china woman behavior.

[Badhobz]

Typical rich chinar woman shit. If my mom had money she’d be doing that all day long.

[supafamous]

I'm in awe of the drivers who race at night at LeMans. 2 lane public roads at 200mph.

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

[RabidRat]

Yeah lots of good options for Korean. Owl of Minerva is a reasonable default if you don't find better.

Ok forget about Owl of Minerva, we found somewhere fucking fantastic for pork bone soup last night:

Mapo Gamjatang
https://mapocanada.com/

We went to the North York location but they're in Scarborough as well.

https://i.imgur.com/ScJ3VoP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/lY57K8M.jpg

The broth was rich and super flavorful, with a good level of heat: just enough for the sniffles but not so much that it's distracting from the flavor :p.

Owl of Minerva is like driving around in an Ecoboost Mustang. It's fine. But you want the V8, if you can swing it.

[Badhobz]

ITS PORK NECK BONE!!!!!!!! arrrghhh instant chinese stroke to pay 20-50 dollars for soup where the main ingredient is PORK NECK BONE. the cheapest cut of meat ever (although its super tasty and I love it)

ya'll probably don't remember, but they used to give out these pork neck bones for free (to make old fire soup) if you spent XXX amount of money at the Chinatown Sunrise supermarket

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PicTsnRrPIE
Happy fathers day

[bcrdukes]

I'm in awe of the drivers who race at night at LeMans. 2 lane public roads at 200mph.

I'm a big fan of WEC. I find the racing a lot more exciting, but it's a lot less drama than say compared to F1, which I personally don't care for.

[6793026]

Sheet. I'm supposed to be there for a work thing in mid-July.

falk me, i'm on the flight now landing in calgary in 3 hours..
let's see how bad it is

[6793026]

Is this one called After Seven, by any chance? :concentrate:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/44iMyucp3qjUVv5S6?g_st=ic

spot on. I really enjoyed it. It's close by downtown yet quiet on university street if i remmeber correctly

[supafamous]

https://www.motor1.com/news/723286/mercedes-e-class-small-engine-turkey/

In Turkey you can get a Mercedes E-Class with a 1.5L 168hp motor. 0-62 in 8.9s and priced to go at $136k (Euros?).

[westopher]

https://www.motor1.com/news/723286/mercedes-e-class-small-engine-turkey/

In Turkey you can get a Mercedes E-Class with a 1.5L 168hp motor. 0-62 in 8.9s and priced to go at $136k (Euros?).
THANKS FOR THE INFLATION TRUDEAU

[bcrdukes]

Cross post, but given the demographic of the forum, if anyone is looking to do their MBA and need to write their GMAT, I have the GMAT official guide for sale. (https://www.revscene.net/forums/717873-gmat-official-guide-2022-bundle-books-online-question-bank.html) :)

[GS8]

But that makes me wonder -- is BO gonna be super bad in Calgary between now til the end of July?
:lawl:

BO is always super bad there. Either people aren't aware of deodorant's existence or they don't believe in it KEKW

[Badhobz]

COME TO DA MEAT HONDARACER

dont make me call trudeau and have the horsey police escort you there.... BY FORCE

https://www.revscene.net/forums/717874-stock-n-b-oob-meet-june-22-2024-a.html#post9139656

[BIC_BAWS]

When people tell me "don't you just write it off"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCP27_vquxQ

[Manic!]

You may have seen his face on Fruticana ads on the back of trucks and Nanak Dairy adds on Tv and YVR now he is performed on Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. This is a huge deal!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0JDN_q6RBE

[Badhobz]

Yeah he’s the face of rasmalai desserts for me.

You should yell at the British for making all your desserts unbearably sweet.

[Badhobz]

Arrgh! i just remembered that all these VAG(ina) group use TORX bits

you guys have any recommendations as to which set of Torx bits i should buy so i can do the oil changes on my Golf?

[SSM_DC5]

Strap-on for your VAG

[Badhobz]

come pound on my VAG

[GS8]

Yeah he’s the face of rasmalai desserts for me.

You should yell at the British for making all your desserts unbearably sweet.

Barfi makes me barfi

[yray]

oil changes on my Golf?

can't you suck from the top cuz VAGina

[N.V.M.]

that write off skit is pure theft from Seinfeld.

[Traum]

This is pretty insane, and fits right into Hondaracer's theories, conspiracy or not...

https://x.com/StephenPunwasi/status/1802730504472395955

It is in TO, of course, but seeing how we have a few members in TO now, perhaps it is relevant as well?

[pastarocket]

FYI. If you work in downtown Vancouver or are in the area for whatever reason, please AVOID the corner of West Hastings and Howe Street.

There's a loud protest of a group of Sikhs and a guy yelling into a megaphone at the staff inside the Indian consulate. A big sign reads "Citizens Court of Canada vs. PM Modi". The Indian PM Modi.

Many people walking in that area are wondering what is going on.
One guy asked me "What is he saying? Have a hotdog?" I replied "I'm Chinese, bro. How would I know??" :facepalm:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/indian-missions-in-canada-brace-for-protests-on-anniversary-of-nijjar-s-killing-101718536527877.html

If you are looking to walk in a peaceful area in downtown Vancouver, avoid the corner of West Hastings and Howe Street.

[Badhobz]

arrrghhh my clutch leg!!! those fuck face protestors are gonna make my drive back home more painful

[CivicBlues]

This is pretty insane, and fits right into Hondaracer's theories, conspiracy or not...

https://x.com/StephenPunwasi/status/1802730504472395955

It is in TO, of course, but seeing how we have a few members in TO now, perhaps it is relevant as well?


lol Rasta man and Jihadi John join forces to attack Mr. Punjabi. The Canadian Mosaic brings a tear to my eye.

FYI. If you work in downtown Vancouver or are in the area for whatever reason, please AVOID the corner of West Hastings and Howe Street.

There's a loud protest of a group of Sikhs and a guy yelling into a megaphone at the staff inside the Indian consulate. A big sign reads "Citizens Court of Canada vs. PM Modi". The Indian PM Modi.

Many people walking in that area are wondering what is going on.
One guy asked me "What is he saying? Have a hotdog?" I replied "I'm Chinese, bro. How would I know??" :facepalm:

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/indian-missions-in-canada-brace-for-protests-on-anniversary-of-nijjar-s-killing-101718536527877.html

Eh who cares, it's not like these guys are violent or try to force their views on the average Canadian.
Same can't be said about those Pro-Palestine protestors every Saturday or the Anti-vaxxer convoy fucks. Fuck those guys.

[tegra7]

Why is buddy guy wearing a summer dress?

[Hondaracer]

This is pretty insane, and fits right into Hondaracer's theories, conspiracy or not...

https://x.com/StephenPunwasi/status/1802730504472395955

It is in TO, of course, but seeing how we have a few members in TO now, perhaps it is relevant as well?

Canada in a nutshell

[mikemhg]

That was easily the most Canadian video I've seen for a bit.

What a duo.

[westopher]

It's so funny when you see like traditional religions x gang member collabs.
Like you'll listen to the part where god tells you that you have to wear a dress or you can't eat bacon or whatever but won't listen to the part where they tell you not to stab random people.

[GLOW]

i wonder what lead up to that guy being so angry to lose his shit get out and start slashing

[RabidRat]

i wonder what lead up to that guy being so angry to lose his shit get out and start slashing

People seem to get really upset about traffic here. Probably just didn't like that someone merged without signaling or something.

[Hondaracer]

i wonder what lead up to that guy being so angry to lose his shit get out and start slashing

Coming to a country and thinking it’s normal to just whip out a knife and end someone’s life like it is back home?

[bcrdukes]

I am going to leave this here. (https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/06/19/pure-islamophobia-advertising-van-saying-canadians-are-under-siege-by-muslims-spotted-in-toronto/) :pokerface:

[Badhobz]

I am going to leave this here. (https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/06/19/pure-islamophobia-advertising-van-saying-canadians-are-under-siege-by-muslims-spotted-in-toronto/) :pokerface:

Cool van / truck though…. Should blast hardcore porn off of that.

[Hondaracer]

These new ads are turning me on

https://i.imgur.com/ob8I68Y.jpeg

[sonick]

These new ads are turning me on

https://i.imgur.com/ob8I68Y.jpeg

https://youtu.be/7HX4SfnVlP4

[whitev70r]

why is your PM box 98% full? :suspicious:

[sonick]

why is your PM box 98% full? :suspicious:

All the other Trudeau fuckbois

[GS8]

That's just Mike showing off again

[Badhobz]

Quite warm today, i hope ya'll got AC running.

[SkinnyPupp]

These new ads are turning me on

https://i.imgur.com/ob8I68Y.jpeg
Can't blame the site, those ads are based on your viewing history - even incognito!

[Manic!]

Dam Kendrick just pissed over Drakes dead body. He did a show in Compton that was live streamed on Amazon. It had a ton of west cost artists on it Including Dr, Dre, E-40, YG, Tyler the Creator and DJ Mustard and a bunch of others. He did the song not like us 6 times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuR9k4TsZE4

[Manic!]

I am going to leave this here. (https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/06/19/pure-islamophobia-advertising-van-saying-canadians-are-under-siege-by-muslims-spotted-in-toronto/) :pokerface:

Truck is owned by rebel news.

[Manic!]

Reggie Jackson talking about the racism he faced. He does not hold back. His last season was in 87.

https://youtu.be/GMH2z4lFvZw?si=1FsCj7_9cyDv3cWH&t=287

[pastarocket]

The first day of summer!

Another banger from Coldplay. Their new song:


https://youtu.be/zKQ1ai_ymh0?feature=shared


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[supafamous]

Where do you guys get your XO sauce from? I've run out of the last batch that was made by a family friend chef and I used to order from Mama Ngo (https://www.mamangoxosauce.ca) but I want to see who else has the good stuff.

[Badhobz]

I buy it from Kirin / get it for free from Kirin.

[whitev70r]

Again? I thought this bridge wasn't even used anymore, why didn't they just demolish it after the last fire?

https://vancouver.citynews.ca/wp-content/blogs.dir/sites/9/2024/06/20/Richmond-Fire-1.jpg

[6793026]

https://hotelsafes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Global-Full3.jpg
FML!!! I'm in Salzburg Austria - lucky it was my first day which I tested, but the panel doesn't work. I'm

they have a USB spare key code to try to open, didn't work (front desk staff). Had to call in a technician to remove the panel to remove and I'm not sure it'll work.... SO thankful it wasn't the day I'm rushing out the door.

had to come back early from my trip so the tech won't leave at 5 PM.
https://i.ibb.co/ts907SY/2d27d2eb-5101-4dbb-bffa-918e4bd0727e.jpg

*update - 2 tech came in, drill the crap out of the panel, replace it and then open. Took a solid 30 mins and thank goodness it wasn't after hours.

[supafamous]

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2022/products/porsche-cayenne-anniversary-20-years-open-top-one-off-convertible-29272.html

https://newsroom.porsche.com/.imaging/mte/porsche-templating-theme/image_1290x726/dam/pnr/porsche_newsroom/Historie/Top-5-Prototypen/Galerie/prototypes-6.jpg/jcr:content/prototypes-6.jpg

Not sure if Hobz would get a huge hard on b/c it's like a Murano Cross or hate it b/c it's a Porsche.

[Badhobz]

Hate it !! Fuck you porsche (totally irrational as I love VWs)

[roastpuff]

https://hotelsafes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Global-Full3.jpg
FML!!! I'm in Salzburg Austria - lucky it was my first day which I tested, but the panel doesn't work. I'm

they have a USB spare key code to try to open, didn't work (front desk staff). Had to call in a technician to remove the panel to remove and I'm not sure it'll work.... SO thankful the day I'm rushing out the door.

had to come back early from my trip so the tech won't leave at 5 PM.
https://i.ibb.co/ts907SY/2d27d2eb-5101-4dbb-bffa-918e4bd0727e.jpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93D_qr_ujO0&pp=ygUjbG9ja3BpY2tpbmdsYXd5ZXIgaG90ZWwgc2FmZSBnbG9 iYWw%3D

[ImportPsycho]

Today at Langley Costco
A lady got caught stealing avocadoes...
I don't how they caught her.
Not even whole bag, she cut open the bag and put couple of avo in her purse...
Getting life time banned from Costco because of maybe $3 worth avocadoes....:facepalm:

[whitev70r]

this was in the news ... must affect the few who are in automobile sales.

‘Absolute nightmare’: cyberattack leaves thousands of car dealers in turmoil (https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/06/21/cyberattack-leaves-dealerships-in-turmoil/)

[Manic!]

this was in the news ... must affect the few who are in automobile sales.

‘Absolute nightmare’: cyberattack leaves thousands of car dealers in turmoil (https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2024/06/21/cyberattack-leaves-dealerships-in-turmoil/)

All audi dealerships can not do billing.

[donk.]

Getting life time banned from Costco because of maybe $3 worth avocadoes....:facepalm:

Its not about the 3$ in avocados, its about the rush and excitement you get

If you know, you know

[radeonboy]

I have a service appointment tomorrow and the call center notified me that their service department is tracking everything with pen and paper. Thankfully I'm going in for warranty work so I won't have to worry about paying or anything like that.

But it has to suck for many dealers. I don't know how true this is today, but I know OEMs like Mercedes-Benz require all their dealerships to use CDK as their DMS. Doesn't help that many of them are also running big sales campaigns this weekend.

[Badhobz]

Guys this hack is serious. They have all your info. Bank info, credit info, everything that the dealer has they have. I’m not sure what else is on that system but I guarantee it’s a shit load of personal information.

[6793026]

i used to be in payroll and people keeps saying they use CDK to time track blah blah blah

client info .. no one cares, simple apologies, we've upgraded protocols... it's the calculating the manual hours, overtime, scheduling that will cripple the CFO / accounting team.

[tegra7]

CDK fucking sucks, such a PITA program to use.

[Manic!]

WTF?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnpY2KIOEjI

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/an-oral-history-of-schastlivy-vmeste-the-russian-remake-of-married-with-children?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us

Need to find a translated version.

[donk.]

Im sure you could AI translate the whole thing

Otherwise its just generic 1998 russian/ukraine humor, i havent seen t(n)t channel since i was a kid lol

[dark0821]

CDK down is fine, we are just hand bombing everything... more authentic lolol

[EvoFire]

CDK down is fine, we are just hand bombing everything... more authentic lolol

Fits in better with the greasy salesman stereotype :lawl:

[roastpuff]

Hate interviews. Hate 8am interviews even more.

[mikemhg]

Damn who schedules an 8am interview, that's some sick shit.

I assume the interview is with an Eastern company remotely, if not, that's nuts.

[roastpuff]

Damn who schedules an 8am interview, that's some sick shit.

I assume the interview is with an Eastern company remotely, if not, that's nuts.

Nope, in person with a local Vancouver company. :pokerface:

[mikemhg]

Gross

[HonestTea]

That's a red flag lol

[noclue]

I’ve seen a left hand drive toyota hiace and a vellfire, wonder where they importing it from?

[Spectre_Cdn]

Taiwan?

[EvoFire]

Hate interviews. Hate 8am interviews even more.

I've had 7am interviews before, granted they were taken at home.

[mikemhg]

I've had 7am interviews before, granted they were taken at home.

And I'd wager the person interviewing you was in Toronto.

[BIC_BAWS]

I just went to a high school reunion. 11 years since our grad class (of this particular program). First off, it's so weird seeing everyone. Some changed, some didn't. Also I hate the "so what have you been up to".. how do I recap the last 11 years of my life lmao.

I went with the "same old. work." LOL. Didn't mention anything about track events, mostly because I knew that all of these people aren't car people.

But what do people normally say at these events? I couldn't be bothered with the whole

"Went to BCIT. Graduated. Started my own digital marketing company. Started a VC firm. Launched a company on the TSX.V. We got shorted to hell so GG on that one. Got shafted by scope creep and demanding clients for the marketing gig so GG too. Still run a bookkeeping/accounting gig, but I hate that too so GG. Hate my actual job.. so GG too. I bought a place in Delta, but spend all of my free time in Richmond still lol"

[sonick]

I always believed that people who are excited to go to their high school reunion are the ones who peaked in high school and just wanna relive their best times.

I didn't particularly have a great high school experience. I hang out with like less than 5 ppl from HS these days, the rest I really have no desire to speak to.

[Badhobz]

True. I ain’t going to my high school reunion. I don’t wanna get stabbed by vantech nammers

[EvoFire]

We didn't have a 10 year reunion because the guy that said he was gonna do it straight up dropped the ball. I'm curious what the ppl look like nowadays though. I'm 37 and do not look my age.

[BIC_BAWS]

Tbh I think I peaked in high school but I wasn't excited about the reunion though. I remember watching a high school reunion movie in 8th grade and remember thinking "wow those people are so old and different, fat and out of shape". But I realized that's literally me. Old, boring, fat and out of shape lol.

I would say definitely, that I was one of the popular kids in high school (8/9/10). The amount of power we had or thought we had was insane. You could say one lie to someone that you heard from someone else, and it would cause a domino effect - consequence of events. And that would be week to week thing. I guess we thought having drama was cool. But high school was easy. The worst thing that could happen is that the girl that you like doesn't like you back, and even then, no dude had game so if you had a bit of manipulation (or just say "you're so pretty" / "you're not like other girls") it was ez. (no bills or other bs we have to deal with adulting)

I can say definitively because I transferred schools for 11/12, and I definitely was not the popular kid. It became the opposite end of the spectrum for me (bully to bullied lol) but it definitely shaped who I am now in the aspect of not caring about what people think of me, 0 shits given, etc while also being aware of toxic behaviors that I used to do.

It also made me realize that I was such an asshole. My friends and I, the popular group, were also the bullies. We were terrible fucking people. We would actively outcast people because it was the popular opinion or easy targets like the "weird fat kid". We would we ruin people's days or cause trouble for fun without consequence. I don't really understand where we learned to behave this way, but we learned that people can be manipulated very easily. We started drinking in 9th grade, then raving and doing drugs in 10th grade. I was definitely a fucked up kid.

On a tangent, I think when they say "kids don't see colour", they're referring to children (below hs age). I don't really remember seeing race in high school, like you know that people have different skin tones, but it's not a factor for anything. I don't even remember using colour (race) based adjectives to describe someone. Oddly enough, it's only the last few years that race has really kept popping up everywhere for better or worse.

[SSM_DC5]

Don't you already know what everyone is up to from lurking their social media?

[donk.]

It also made me realize that I was such an asshole. My friends and I, were also the bullies. We were terrible fucking people. We would actively outcast people because it was the popular opinion or easy targets like the "weird fat kid". We would we ruin people's days or cause trouble for fun without consequence. I don't really understand where we learned to behave this way, but we learned that people can be manipulated very easily. We started drinking in 9th grade, then raving and doing drugs in 10th grade. I was definitely a fucked up kid.



I miss highschool reading this, it was a riot.

[supafamous]

Someone from my high school just tried organising a 30 year reunion a few months ago - didn't happen but it did cause me to pull out my yearbook and google some of the people in the class to see what happened to them. I'd say 80% of them I have no recollection of and even the ones I can recall have changed so much that many I wouldn't recognise if I saw them in person.

A couple of the girls did stay pretty hot though.

[Badhobz]

So I met 68/69style and dukes up for coffee downtown and this random Asian girl goes straight up to 69 and starts asking him “directions”. All the while bypassing me and dukes (I guess we look like serial rapists)

Mr 69 shows her around and has a very very friendly interaction with this young woman.

Fuck this. Lousy Asian bitch magnet. Must be that white guy big dick energy.

https://i.postimg.cc/3RTHv40d/d4bb7be6-6415-4ca2-a096-28ff62132b24.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/rmN2CV5g/b1b433bf-faab-48b0-9617-0c489f0ed1c1.jpg

I mean hello !!!! Dukes wearing a fucking suit here and I got my full JC Penny getup on. What ? Not good enough for ya ?!?! Stinking whores.

Bumping this because it’s exactly one year ago. Fuck you 69style!!! I’m still bitter 1 year afterwards

[Badhobz]

https://i.postimg.cc/k55HVhKm/Untitled.jpg

You’re a dick !!!

[spoon.ek9]

We didn't have a 10 year reunion because the guy that said he was gonna do it straight up dropped the ball. I'm curious what the ppl look like nowadays though. I'm 37 and do not look my age.

I don't look my age either. Most people guess I'm a lot younger lol. Chalk it up to asian genes :toot:

[68style]

LOL Hobz girls can tell when you just wanna bend em over, stop giving off creeper vibes :D

[EvoFire]

I don't look my age either. Most people guess I'm a lot younger lol. Chalk it up to asian genes :toot:

Same, Asian genes plus baby fat.

20yr reunion is next year for us, I wonder if anything will happen. Wife is from tech and same grad year, they didn't have anything happen either.

[spoon.ek9]

I didn't give a shit about any of my highschool reunions lol. It really is often setup by the popular kids looking to relive their former glory or others who want to push their success in your face. I'd rather sit on the couch and watch tv.

[Hondaracer]

Funny you guys brought this up

So one of my best friends who now lives in Toronto came into town last week, he got all fucked up and started cold calling people from our grad class because it was basically our 20 year reunion lol.. cringe af I know

So this drunken fucking idiot managed to wrangle up 5-6 people and we met up with them over the weekend

Fuck.. like legit feel like Jim Pattison compared to some of these people :lol

Feel kinda bad because some people are legit down and outtttt.. like no prospects and struggling fuck.. felt bordering on embarrassment for some of them.

Some also brought up that “highschool was the best time” for them.. whereas in my head I was thinking, the last 10 years of my life (28-38) every single year consecutively has been the best years of my life, both personally and financially, and it only looks like I’ll continue this upward trajectory of Travel, financial well-being, etc.

Some people still living with their parents 20 years after highschool

The underlying lesson between everyone really was, do not get yourself into bad relationships.

[bcrdukes]

I went to my 10 year reunion, but missed my 20 year reunion (in person) due to short notice.

10 year reunion was really about how you've been, what you've been up to, what you've accomplished etc. I don't think anyone from our grad class went in with any negative or toxic agenda. Sure, some people stayed the same, while some changed, and then you move on.

20 year reunion was a lot more mellow. People have grown up, have different priorities, have kids etc. While I wasn't there physically, I did jump on a live stream and had the opportunity to say hi to some former classmates. I saw this as a way to network and reconnect with former classmates with zero expectation of anything.

I removed myself from Facebook etc. so I don't know what my former classmates were up to. I felt the in-person, or at least virtual connection, is a bit more genuine and real than say what you only see on Facebook or Instagram etc. I would probably go to my 30 year reunion. For what it's worth, I went to Britannia. Damn, I'm old. :okay:

[underscore]

When I went to my 10 year it was basically just a good excuse to see the people I already somewhat keep in touch with.

[Gerbs]

High school and college were some uneventful years, and halfway between the two, the pathway got pretty dark. After high school, I stopped working at retail and got kicked out of Langara due to low grades and had no idea what was next.

Around 17-20, I had/was
- No future or career, 67% average in grade 12
- Skinny Fat then obese
- Broke
- No education
- No Job
- Relatively low quality social circle
- No hobbies
- No dreams or aspirations
- Banned from RS for making a retarded post

Funny enough, my RS "homepage" is bookmarked to this post #9972 and #9966 from 2014. I read so many emo posts from all of y'all that I LARPED myself into an emo/heartbroken state and somehow it kicked me into overdrive to change my life from a NEET.
- https://www.revscene.net/forums/538959-speak-out-399.html#post7712231

From deadbeat high school to 10 years after, managed to
- Re-enroll into the last college who'd accept me, BCIT
- Started working again while in school
- Travelled outside of Canada for the first time for 3.5 months
- Land first career job in 3rd year / finish CFA level I
- Got a small scholarship for getting good grades
- Buy the dream S2000
- Pay off school
- Sack enough money for a DP on a old place from living at home
- Move out by 25
- Finish CPA
- 4X my starting income
- Multiple hobbies that make me feel like I have a 3rd and 4th place
- Supportive and diverse social circle where I feel like I'm part of a community
- Went from 35% body fat down to 13%, gained 30-40 lbs of muscle and probably gained 4-7 inches of height from all those protein shakes :ilied:


If I peaked in highschool, I would've never made it here lol.

[Badhobz]

That’s awesome Gerbs! Good for you bro

[supafamous]

Nice job Gerbs. I think it's harder than ever to make it in life nowadays and it's always nice to see some breakthrough.

[Euro7r]

Isn't it generally that noob or dumbass kid that did terrible in school end up more successful than the honor roll student LOL. I was one of those kids in highschool that did at best 70% average, where no one ever wanted to be my partner for class projects. All the people I hung with or knew of, would try to get answers off the smart kids or act like they are their friends to get answers to copy off their homework. A lot of the people I knew went into university because of cheating their way through, turns out a lot of them graduated with fucking useless degrees in arts/science in the end. Glad I didn't end up $50K in debt with such garbage education.

[68style]

^ I would say you're in the minority actually

Everyone I know that was really smart, is way richer than me today lol... and most of them went the science route, comp sci and chemistry... one of those useless fucking science degrees ones is running a cancer drug research company now

I wasn't a dumdum but I wasn't exactly IB and I did go the artsy route but I still did pretty well...

Most everyone I know that was kind of an idiot in school is not doing very well... a few exceptions, but definitely the exception not the norm.

The biggest thing that saves the kids who didn't do super well in school here is trades... cable techs, construction, plumbing, mechanics... any guys that went that route managed to do really well and figured shit out as they got older. School system isn't for everyone, that's for sure. In my opinion, BCIT low-key saves a lot of lives in the lower mainland... that school has made a lot of people I know who weren't book smart very well off.

[headhunt3r]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heB0ckmKjr4

@Badhobz

[mikemhg]

I think he means more the "cool kids".

I know a lot of the cool kids that either got a baby mama, or pregnant themselves in their early 20s, life didn't turn out so great (from my observations).

GERB, great post, but I'm gonna need receipts on that 13% BF, and 40lbs of muscle, calling bluff on that :lol

[RabidRat]

High school and college were some uneventful years, and halfway between the two, the pathway got pretty dark. After high school, I stopped working at retail and got kicked out of Langara due to low grades and had no idea what was next.

Around 17-20, I had/was
- No future or career, 67% average in grade 12
- Skinny Fat then obese
- Broke
- No education
- No Job
- Relatively low quality social circle
- No hobbies
- No dreams or aspirations
- Banned from RS for making a retarded post

Funny enough, my RS "homepage" is bookmarked to this post #9972 and #9966 from 2014. I read so many emo posts from all of y'all that I LARPED myself into an emo/heartbroken state and somehow it kicked me into overdrive to change my life from a NEET.
- https://www.revscene.net/forums/538959-speak-out-399.html#post7712231

From deadbeat high school to 10 years after, managed to
- Re-enroll into the last college who'd accept me, BCIT
- Started working again while in school
- Travelled outside of Canada for the first time for 3.5 months
- Land first career job in 3rd year / finish CFA level I
- Got a small scholarship for getting good grades
- Buy the dream S2000
- Pay off school
- Sack enough money for a DP on a old place from living at home
- Move out by 25
- Finish CPA
- 4X my starting income
- Multiple hobbies that make me feel like I have a 3rd and 4th place
- Supportive and diverse social circle where I feel like I'm part of a community
- Went from 35% body fat down to 13%, gained 30-40 lbs of muscle and probably gained 4-7 inches of height from all those protein shakes :ilied:


If I peaked in highschool, I would've never made it here lol.

I like how "banned from RS" is an actual metric to illustrate how low a life has become :D.

Kudos man!

[Gerbs]

I think he means more the "cool kids".

I know a lot of the cool kids that either got a baby mama, or pregnant themselves in their early 20s, life didn't turn out so great (from my observations).

GERB, great post, but I'm gonna need receipts on that 13% BF, and 40lbs of muscle, calling bluff on that :lol

Started around 5'9-10ish 145lbs to 6'3 235lbs. Down to 200 - 205lbs.

Tore 40% of my pec tendon bench pressing last month so it's been emo :okay:

[EvoFire]

My then gf now wife got me into gear and putting my life back together. She stood by my side while I doubled, and now 4x my income after graduating university.

She also let me go and buy a M3 lol

She said she never thought she would live in a house, but here we are. Vancouver postal code, no suite numbers, 2 BMWs in the garage.

[SSM_DC5]

Unpermited rental suites? :ifyouknow:

She get to be a stay at home mom?

[spoon.ek9]

I think he means more the "cool kids".

I know a lot of the cool kids that either got a baby mama, or pregnant themselves in their early 20s, life didn't turn out so great (from my observations).

GERB, great post, but I'm gonna need receipts on that 13% BF, and 40lbs of muscle, calling bluff on that :lol

I got myself down to 13.6% BF last year. I was also 146lbs at the time though. I've been indulging in good food ever since lol. Need to hop back on that macro.

[CivicBlues]

My then gf now wife got me into gear and putting my life back together. She stood by my side while I doubled, and now 4x my income after graduating university.


But would she have stood by your side if your income halfed or quartered?

[PeanutButter]

My then gf now wife got me into gear and putting my life back together. She stood by my side while I doubled, and now 4x my income after graduating university.

She also let me go and buy a M3 lol

She said she never thought she would live in a house, but here we are. Vancouver postal code, no suite numbers, 2 BMWs in the garage.

Hey EVO, you think you would ever get a tesla?

[Badhobz]

But would she have stood by your side if your income halfed or quartered?

She’s shanghainese. So fuck no !

She ditch your Guangdong ass

[Badhobz]

I got myself down to 13.6% BF last year. I was also 146lbs at the time though. I've been indulging in good food ever since lol. Need to hop back on that macro.

You look fucking great. I don’t know what you talking about. You don’t need to be donk (godly) like % of body fat.

[westopher]

I like that "cool" has changed a lot since high school. I've reconnected with a few people that it seemed like they certainly didn't think I was cool in high school (they were) but actually said they thought I was the cool one (I wasn't)
I've always had lots of good friends but a lot of us were the inbetweeners. People liked us, but we certainly weren't pulling girls on the regular or anything.
Cool now means you're good to people, not wearing the trendy shit or being uncle Rico on the football team.
I still keep in touch with a ton of people and our friend group was large and stayed tight even 20 years on, so there isn't many people I would have had much to talk about at the 20 year that I don't see already at weddings/bachelor parties/funerals/big birthdays etc.
Would be pretty funny to roll up in my e30 m3 though since I had an e30 in high school.

[Badhobz]

Speaking of high school. The gym I go to is next to a high school and they had their graduation or prom or whatever tonight

These girls have some swanky dresses. I don’t recall the girls in my high school wearing this kind of stuff for graduation / prom

https://i.postimg.cc/htgWFhtK/IMG-9187.jpg

[68style]

That's perfect, old man hiding in the bushes taking spy photos of high school girls... nothing shady to see here lol

[Badhobz]

I had to write prom like 5 times. It kept auto correcting it to porn.

[EvoFire]

Unpermited rental suites? :ifyouknow:

She get to be a stay at home mom?

No, my parents live in my basement. We both work. It was best for all of us if she worked as she wouldn't become disconnected, and also a better role model for the kids.

But would she have stood by your side if your income halfed or quartered?

Yes, I've been laid off at crucial times which meant my income became zero. You just come back stronger than last time.


Hey EVO, you think you would ever get a tesla?

No. I don't like how they drive and their build. The actual competitor to a X5 would be a Model X. I know some of you guys here have it and hasn't had a problem, but I've been told by ppl in the know to not own a Model X. So X5 it is.

[mikemhg]

That's perfect, old man hiding in the bushes taking spy photos of high school girls... nothing shady to see here lol

Dick hard as a rock

[Badhobz]

No man. More like this face
https://media.tenor.com/1wNcb5qI0T4AAAAM/stinky-clint-eastwood.gif

These parents are so weak nowadays.

Back in our days you want a swanky dress ? Go stitch it together yourself bitcharella

[donk.]

Someone riddle me why theres a lineup for 500m outside the costco gas station to save 7c/L
175c/L costco, 182c/L any other gas station

7c X 50L = 3.5$ :facepalm:

[EvoFire]

Someone riddle me why theres a lineup for 500m outside the costco gas station to save 7c/L
175c/L costco, 182c/L any other gas station

7c X 50L = 3.5$ :facepalm:

Because they don't teach financial math in school. I learned a long time ago it's not worth lining up

[whitev70r]

Any Shell or Chevron, with their app, there are constant 10c off /L promos

[jing]

Someone riddle me why theres a lineup for 500m outside the costco gas station to save 7c/L
175c/L costco, 182c/L any other gas station

7c X 50L = 3.5$ :facepalm:

3% MC and 2% Executive cash back

91 is slightly cheaper as well

[Traum]

Not to mention the Shell station at 12th and Clarke is probably cheaper. Last night it was 172.9¢/L, and I think it was all out of regular too, so it was selling Shell 93 at that price.

[westopher]

3% MC and 2% Executive cash back

91 is slightly cheaper as well
I wouldn't spend 8 minutes to save $100 never mind $5.78.

[Badhobz]

People do that shit in Richmond all the time on no2 road and Westminster chevron. It gets so bad that it actively blocks traffic in the intersection.

All the while they are idling for 10 minutes and burning up their gas savings on their AMG G wagons / x6Ms and all manner of stupid beetles

When keeping it Chinaman goes wrong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4BoJaPYJmc&t=29s

[Traum]

I wouldn't spend 8 minutes to save $100 never mind $5.78.
Dude~ That works out to $750/hr! I'd totally do it for even 1/10th of the rate!

[Hehe]

Dude~ That works out to $750/hr! I'd totally do it for even 1/10th of the rate!

Now you know how balling some on RS are. :fuckthatshit:

[westopher]

I'm not balling, but the one thing I have less than money is time.

[spoon.ek9]

You look fucking great. I don’t know what you talking about. You don’t need to be donk (godly) like % of body fat.

My big gut tells me otherwise, but thanks lol. I just want to shave off a few pounds again so I can go back to moderate indulging behaviour :lol

Speaking of high school. The gym I go to is next to a high school and they had their graduation or prom or whatever tonight

These girls have some swanky dresses. I don’t recall the girls in my high school wearing this kind of stuff for graduation / prom

https://i.postimg.cc/htgWFhtK/IMG-9187.jpg

Hugh Boyd? I think I see my god sister in the photo

[Badhobz]

Yeah that’s the one. Dem kids all drive fancy cars.

In my graduating class this one nammer kid had his dads 318i and he got mad pussy. We were all super jealous.

You rolled up in a 330i to these kids nowadays and they wouldn’t even bat an eyelash.

[yray]

7c X 50L = 3.5$ :facepalm:

:yuno:90L tank

[Klondike]

Not to mention the Shell station at 12th and Clarke is probably cheaper. Last night it was 172.9¢/L, and I think it was all out of regular too, so it was selling Shell 93 at that price.

That area is a straight up warzone, but always consistently have the lowest price in the city.

OT: I need a new toaster. What can y'all recommend? (prefer 4 slice toaster that can bagel)

[Badhobz]

pan fry it you pussy! what kinda bourgeoisie shit is a "toaster"

[whitev70r]

I am finding that Richmond gas station is generally cheaper than Vancouver ... is that what you guys notice? Sometimes 2c /L difference.

[bcrdukes]

Because of the income levels of forum members….

https://us.balmuda.com/collections/toaster

(Disclaimer: I have no experience with this. I’m poor and therefore I pan fry.)

[Badhobz]

wowowowow thats fancy! too bad i dont eat much bread otherwise id pick this up. 300 bucks ain't even bad

[Manic!]

Mitsubishi makes the best toaster in the world.

https://www.amazon.ca/Mitsubishi-Electric-ST1-T-Toaster-Ultimate/dp/B07PHLN9DD

[Klondike]

pan fry it you pussy! what kinda bourgeoisie shit is a "toaster"

TOASTER IS WHAT I CALL THE WIFE BARB HAHAHAHA GOBBLESS


- Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 using tapatalk

Because of the income levels of forum members….
(Disclaimer: I have no experience with this. I’m poor and therefore I pan fry.)

I'm so retarded I forgot boujee toaster ovens exist. $300 is chump change for Hongers :lol

I am finding that Richmond gas station is generally cheaper than Vancouver ... is that what you guys notice? Sometimes 2c /L difference.

What better excuse to take the Volvo T5 out for a rip :ifyouknow:

Mitsubishi makes the best toaster in the world.

https://www.amazon.ca/Mitsubishi-Electric-ST1-T-Toaster-Ultimate/dp/B07PHLN9DD

Sugoi desu ne~ :ahwow:

I had a Mitsubishi TV growing up. Wood finish with stereo

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

[RabidRat]

I need a new toaster. What can y'all recommend? (prefer 4 slice toaster that can bagel)

The answer is always air fryer!

[Hehe]

Mitsubishi makes the best toaster in the world.

https://www.amazon.ca/Mitsubishi-Electric-ST1-T-Toaster-Ultimate/dp/B07PHLN9DD

Can confirm. It’s miles ahead of regular toasters. I haven’t touched my regular toaster since I got the Mitsubishi one.

More precisely, it makes regular grocery store bread good and good breads from decent bakeries amazing.

And what else make it justifiable its price? It might get you pussies. I shit you not. My buddy got one too on a trip to Japan after trying it out at my place.

Once going out with a chick on a date, he asked the girl after their dinners to see if she wants to go to his place. The lady said “give me one good reason why I should go to your place on the first date?” And my friend replied “mhhh, I got the best toaster on the planet if you stay until breakfast”

:fuckthatshit:

They did end up getting married, so I’m not sure if that’s something one might want to consider.

[Badhobz]

Dating blows. All this yammering about inane bullshit.. blah blah blah

If I ever get divorced I’ll ask the escorts in the morning how they like my Japanese toaster.

[Hehe]

Dating blows. All this yammering about inane bullshit.. blah blah blah

If I ever get divorced I’ll ask the escorts in the morning how they like my Japanese toaster.

Watch how much steam it makes. :ifyouknow:

No kidding, that’s what this toaster does

[GLOW]

Dating blows. All this yammering about inane bullshit.. blah blah blah

If I ever get divorced I’ll ask the escorts in the morning how they like my Japanese toaster.

morning?! what a baller

[Klondike]

The answer is always air fryer!

A convection baked slice of bread :heckno::ohgodwhy:

gonna look like this

https://i.imgur.com/p3Iqz1b.jpeg

[N.V.M.]

I bought a collectible sports jersey(not new) on eBay, from a seller in Texas. I had had him send it straight to my buddy in Tennessee. now I'm getting a message in the tracking app that it's on hold as it's been flagged for duty/tax. wtf! can they do this? it's a used $40 sports jersey, and they want to tax me?


We are reaching out to provide an important update regarding your recent international order, currently being processed by DHL eCommerce. Upon reviewing your order, our systems have indicated that your package may incur duty and/or tax charges.


fuck . now I received an email telling me where I can pay the $10 they want. jebus

BTW, this is not a phishing scam, it's the real deal.

[Badhobz]

^SCAM!

Wait, how can they ding you for duties and taxes unless the shipper created a waybill that says the ultimate destination is Canada? If youre shipping within the USA, you shouldnt get billed for duties or taxes.

DHL is the worst. you will ALWAYS. ALWAYS, BUTT FUCK ALWAYS, get screwed for duties and taxes on DHL (for international shipments)

[whitev70r]

AI ... maybe somehow, DHL can tell where the source of payment is (namely Canada) and it's different than shipping addy. I dunno ... prob not that hard to figure out through logistics. I mean if I can think of it .. surely, a payment, shipping program can.

[Great68]

Mitsubishi makes the best toaster in the world.

https://www.amazon.ca/Mitsubishi-Electric-ST1-T-Toaster-Ultimate/dp/B07PHLN9DD

This guy took one apart:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxAbz9mfaj0

[Manic!]

This guy took one apart:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxAbz9mfaj0

That guy is from Northern BC. The big downside of that toaster is it only does one slice at a time.

[Gumby]

^SCAM!

Wait, how can they ding you for duties and taxes unless the shipper created a waybill that says the ultimate destination is Canada? If youre shipping within the USA, you shouldnt get billed for duties or taxes.

DHL is the worst. you will ALWAYS. ALWAYS, BUTT FUCK ALWAYS, get screwed for duties and taxes on DHL (for international shipments)
UPS is also notorious for charging ridiculous fees on international shipments.

AI ... maybe somehow, DHL can tell where the source of payment is (namely Canada) and it's different than shipping addy. I dunno ... prob not that hard to figure out through logistics. I mean if I can think of it .. surely, a payment, shipping program can.
But let's say I buy something from a US seller for a friend also in the US. Just because I'm in Canada, I have to pay duties on the package that stays in the US?

Edit:
Hang on... personal experience: I sell LEGO on a third-party website named Bricklink (BL); if I sell something to a buyer in California, BL will automatically charge the buyer tax, which gets remitted to California.

So in your situation, I think DHL is collecting sales tax for Tennessee, because that's the destination for your package. However if that is the case, how come eBay didn't charge the tax?

[68style]

DHL has gotten real interesting with their shit lately.

I sometimes buy/sell watches and was sending watches to the USA because the USA doesn't charge duty on watches from Switzerland.

Most watch manufacturers ship by DHL. The first few times I did this, no problems at all, got shipped to destination in the USA and no duties, no taxes, no problems at all.

2 watches ago, I shipped to USA, DHL started saying okay we have your watch here in the USA, but you need to give us a social security number or we won't deliver it. I was like, well, I don't have one... and why would anyone give you their SSN you're a fucking shipping company. Too bad so sad, they sent it back to Europe.

Most recent watch, DHL again, but I bit the bullet and sent it to Canada... same thing, they wanted my SIN number to deliver it and to sign something giving them power of attorney to make decisions on my behalf. Fuck that, I went to the airport and cleared it myself... who know what they were planning to charge me. Who do these shipping companies think they are asking for a temporary power of attorney and SIN numbers???

Long story short, dont use DHL, they're becoming insanely invasive with their asks and determing the origins of purchases. If you use USPS within the USA or even UPS/FedEx Ground I've never had any issues, they will never ever know, they'll just charge state tax (if there is one) and that's it.

[SkinnyPupp]

A $500 toaster is one of the stupidest things I've ever seen, sorry

[68style]

You can get it for less than 3 bills off amazon.jp

[sonick]

Not sure anybody knows or cares, except maybe MG1, but RIP long-time CBC Radio Vancouver personality Rick Cluff. For a few years I listened to his Early Edition show as my morning alarm: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/cbc-radio-rick-cluff-dies-74-1.7168424

Edit: Just noticed MG1 hasn't posted for over a month. Hope he's ok, and just on one of his self-imposed breaks from RS.

[SkinnyPupp]

You can get it for less than 3 bills off amazon.jp
Anything over like $30 for a toaster seems pointless. It's TOAST. Who cares

[68style]

I watched a really long review of what it does with bread and I'm willing to try it, my gf has to eat gluten free bread and it's fucking awful... expensive and awful sawdust... if it can somehow toast the outside and keep it chewy on the inside then that's worth it to me so she doesn't have to feel sad every time she wants toast lol