[Badhobz]

Google photos is easy peasy. Just press the share button and they can access it with or without a Google account

[RevYouUp]

Does anyone have experience regarding credit card debt?
I just found out that a friend of ours has about $50k in credit card debt on multiple credit cards.

What would be the options for them? I've heard consumer proposal and consolidation are some options, just seeing if you guys can help me narrow it down faster.

The thought of him paying 22% interest hurts my soul.

Or if you have a guy in the debt field, if you could send me his contact info. I want to try and get them on the right track asap.

I know someone like this, they chose to ignore it. I believe a card went into collections. I don’t know what will happen since they own a condo.

[whitev70r]

Welp ... at least you won't have to stop at a train crossings for a while if it is on your commute route.

Badhobz ... be a hero and hammer out a settlement. Get it done!

[Badhobz]

Not my department. Deltaport is only finishing this one last vessel and then ka blamo! Total stand still.

GG Canadian economy.

I hope the brass at CN and CP stop being such a cheap motherfucker and just give these boys their money so we can all continue on with our lives.

[bcrdukes]

Even though you are no longer in the rail industry, the world is relying on you to solve Canada's problems, Badhobz. Best of luck. :alone:

[Traum]

At what point do you think Turd will step in and mandate them back to work?

Having dealt with the port strike earlier this year, and with an election coming up next year, you'd think Turd might have learned a thing or two from the last incident, and make an effort to score some political points. But so far, it seems like he isn't even trying to make an effort to win that next election.

[donk.]

At what point do you think Turd will step in and mandate them back to work?



You just activated the "this thread is now politics thread" button :pokerface:

[ImportPsycho]

is there any union left which hasn't gone on strike in past two years?

[Hondaracer]

is there any union left which hasn't gone on strike in past two years?

Yea, Telus, and as a result they lost 3/4 of their work force lol

Fucking trashhhhh United Steel workers union.

[Hondaracer]

At what point do you think Turd will step in and mandate them back to work?

Having dealt with the port strike earlier this year, and with an election coming up next year, you'd think Turd might have learned a thing or two from the last incident, and make an effort to score some political points. But so far, it seems like he isn't even trying to make an effort to win that next election.

Of course they won’t because Jagshit feigns he cares about workers and unions. In typical turd fashion he’ll just straddle the middle until the situation resolves itself.

Good on any workers that actually have support to get what they want. I’m
Not a union person in the least after my previous experiences but if you’ve got it and you pay dues, hopefully you’ve got some leverage.

[68style]

Why are all your political names so fecal?

[MarkyMark]

Pierre Poopooface wouldn't let this happen

[whitev70r]

Rail strike going to Binding Arbitration ...thanks Badhobz for your role in this. I didn't have time to stock up on toilet paper.

[Badhobz]

I’m just sitting at home playing legend of Zelda tears of the kingdom. I think there’s like 120 unread emails regarding strike, customers losing their shit, containers grounded, detention charged, etc etc etc.

Shut the fuck up, I’m trying to build a super gunboat in game.

[yray]

I’m just sitting at home playing legend of Zelda tears of the kingdom. I think there’s like 120 unread emails regarding strike, customers losing their shit, containers grounded, detention charged, etc etc etc.

Shut the fuck up, I’m trying to build a super gunboat in game.

FUCK YOU BADHOBZ, I NEED MY CONTAINER. Its was supposed to be here this Saturday.

[pastarocket]

Latest news about the Labour Minister imposing binding arbitration to end the rail dispute. MacKinnon said that he would impose back to work legislation if work stoppage continues beyond the binding arbitration.

Global News:

The federal government will intervene to try and bring an end to the labour dispute that brought Canada’s rail network to a grinding halt Thursday, Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon said.


Speaking in Ottawa less than 24 hours after thousands of unionized workers at the country’s two main railway companies were locked out, McKinnon said he will use his powers under the Canada Labour Code to “secure industrial peace” and impose final, binding arbitration.

The minister said the action will help Canadian National Railway (CN), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and the Teamsters Canada Railway Conference (TCRC) union settle outstanding terms in their negotiations for a new collective agreement that he said have reached a “fundamental impasse.”

“These collective bargaining negotiations belong to CN Rail, CPKC and TCRC alone – but their effects, and the impacts of the current impasse, are being borne by all Canadians,” MacKinnon told reporters.

He said he has also directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board to extend the term of the current collective agreement until a deal is reached, and for rail operations to resume as soon as that is achieved.

Asked if he would impose back-to-work legislation if the work stoppage continues despite the binding arbitration, with reporters referencing the recent example of the WestJet strike, MacKinnon said he would.

[Badhobz]

FUCK YOU BADHOBZ, I NEED MY CONTAINER. Its was supposed to be here this Saturday.

Tears…. Of my kingdom…. peepoClappeepoClapPOGGERS

I put up my out of office to pretend I’m busy

[whitev70r]

I’m just sitting at home playing legend of Zelda tears of the kingdom. I think there’s like 120 unread emails regarding strike, customers losing their shit, containers grounded, detention charged, etc etc etc.

Shut the fuck up, I’m trying to build a super gunboat in game.

Stop being so humble, we all know you've been working around the clock, without any sleep for the past week, tryung to get a fair settlement. And I know you called JT to convince him to force Arbitration.

Now you're prob working on AC pilots

[68style]

Of course they won’t because Jagshit feigns he cares about workers and unions. In typical turd fashion he’ll just straddle the middle until the situation resolves itself.



You owe Turd an apology

[jcmaz]

is there any union left which hasn't gone on strike in past two years?

Yes, electrical union. You would think that the electrical union ONLY has electricians as members but you would be wrong. Our collective agreement is voted with other trades as well so effectively the electrician's vote is diluted, resulting in less than ideal raises and agreement terms.

[yray]

Tears…. Of my kingdom…. peepoClappeepoClapPOGGERS


thanks badhobz, now my container won't come in till the 5th :suspicious:

[Badhobz]

The 5th if you’re lucky. There’s a shit ton of backlogged container traffic. All the reefer and dangerous goods have been on hold for 10+ days already and they need to go first. Followed by all the perishables.

Your women’s panties XL size will have to wait.

[yray]

it's ok, I have a 20' of blow up dolls, usually stored with dg :troll:

[Badhobz]

Stop smuggling in fent damnit !!! I can’t scan all these containers

[Badhobz]

Thanks rail strike! I was able to finally finish tears of the kingdom. Not a bad game. Story is kinda lame but whatever gameplay was fun.

Building those insane constructs was hilarious

[whitev70r]

^ your unexpected 'holidays' is over ... officially.

Unless the union appeals to higher up in terms of courts.

[Badhobz]

Yes they said they will comply. Which is sad….. poor conductors.

https://teamsters.ca/blog/2024/08/24/rail-workers-ordered-back-to-work/

Not as militant as the longshoremen. I guarantee if the longshore was faced with a similar situation they would defy the ruling. Especially it was friggin CIRB who declared them as non essential workers in the first place.

I don’t know how long it’ll take them to appeal this order but at least some shit will flow in the meantime.

[whitev70r]

The Vancouver Sun just ran an article on the sh*ttiest street(s) to drive on in terms of potholes. https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-worst-street-potholes

62nd between Argyle and Borden
https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/vancouversun/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/png0822npotholes-02.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1128&h=846&type=webp&sig=fQfhvsP0lj9t1XWszm6Xxw

Other sections that should receive honourable mentions:
Elliotte south maybe from 57th to Marine
East Kent from Fraser to Cambie

Reddit mentions a portion of Victoria, north of Hastings

What portions ruins your suspension?

[EvoFire]

Elliot heading south from 33rd is pretty bad. It throws the X5 around a lot.

They've been steadily fixing sections of Victoria Drive. There was a HUGE bump southbound right lane at 44 that was recently fixed, and a huge dip southbound 58th that was fixed a few months ago.

A lot of the big bumps or dips that go right across the road are due to shitty contractors that house builders hire. They dig up the road for the piping but don't fill it properly.

[supafamous]

16th between Main and Fraser has got to be one of the worst 5 streets in Vancouver. That bog makes that section rise up and down in awful ways.

[jjson]

Power outage anyone? north road area

[Gerbs]

All the coquitlam boyz are outta power

[Traum]

Funny story from maybe last year or the year before, esp for those who are familiar with the Fraserview area (where at least a few of us live in).

For years on end, the roads around Bobolink Park were really, really shxtty, esp along Muirfield Drive. The whole stretch basically looked like the picture shown below. And Muirfield is a bus route too (29th bus, I think?), so I have always been surprised by how CoV didn't bother repaving it.

For some reason, my kid took on a liking to play at Bobolink Park at the time, and we started going there more frequently. But I was really, really annoyed by how shxtty the roads were. So one time I got really fed up, and took pictures of the whole stretch of Muirfield, and sent the pictures off to CoV Civil Engineering / Road Maintenance via email, and asked them to plan for repaving the road since it was part of a bus route. I really wasn't expecting anything, but a few months down the road, one time when we went to Bobolink Park again, we noticed Muirfield was being repaved!

It was a total surprise, and I certainly have no intention to take any credit for the roadwork that happened. But the incident made me think that at least some parts of the municipal gov is still working and responding to public conerns.

The Vancouver Sun just ran an article on the sh*ttiest street(s) to drive on in terms of potholes. https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-worst-street-potholes

62nd between Argyle and Borden
https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/vancouversun/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/png0822npotholes-02.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1128&h=846&type=webp&sig=fQfhvsP0lj9t1XWszm6Xxw

Other sections that should receive honourable mentions:
Elliotte south maybe from 57th to Marine
East Kent from Fraser to Cambie

Reddit mentions a portion of Victoria, north of Hastings

What portions ruins your suspension?

[EvoFire]

Funny story from maybe last year or the year before, esp for those who are familiar with the Fraserview area (where at least a few of us live in).

For years on end, the roads around Bobolink Park were really, really shxtty, esp along Muirfield Drive. The whole stretch basically looked like the picture shown below. And Muirfield is a bus route too (29th bus, I think?), so I have always been surprised by how CoV didn't bother repaving it.

For some reason, my kid took on a liking to play at Bobolink Park at the time, and we started going there more frequently. But I was really, really annoyed by how shxtty the roads were. So one time I got really fed up, and took pictures of the whole stretch of Muirfield, and sent the pictures off to CoV Civil Engineering / Road Maintenance via email, and asked them to plan for repaving the road since it was part of a bus route. I really wasn't expecting anything, but a few months down the road, one time when we went to Bobolink Park again, we noticed Muirfield was being repaved!

It was a total surprise, and I certainly have no intention to take any credit for the roadwork that happened. But the incident made me think that at least some parts of the municipal gov is still working and responding to public conerns.

They repaved a significant amount of roads in the area, but the crew got lazy and did not repave the other speed bumps, so the new pavement ends right before the old speedbump. What happens now is everything is about 2" higher until the speedbump, which starts 2" lower, your car dips and then climbs the bump and it throws the whole thing like crazy unless you are doing 5 :pokerface:

[Badhobz]

How about the entire stretch of venebles from the ice cream shop till the viaduct. Horrendous

With all the tax money collected you figure these guys would do something to fix the horrible roads. Why is majority of Richmond’s roads perfect? Yes it’s flat. Maybe that helps ?

sw marine drive sucks, Endowment lands sucks, south lands sucks… Vancouver is just horrible

[68style]

Well Vancouver's property taxes are EXTREMLEY low given how much the properties are worth... and didn't the city almost declare bankruptcy last year?

[Liquid_o2]

How about the entire stretch of venebles from the ice cream shop till the viaduct. Horrendous

With all the tax money collected you figure these guys would do something to fix the horrible roads. Why is majority of Richmond’s roads perfect? Yes it’s flat. Maybe that helps ?

sw marine drive sucks, Endowment lands sucks, south lands sucks… Vancouver is just horrible

Kent Avenue WutFace

[Badhobz]

Well Vancouver's property taxes are EXTREMLEY low given how much the properties are worth... and didn't the city almost declare bankruptcy last year?

It’s about the same in Richmond. I still don’t get why they can’t fix the damn roads. Worst roads…. Ever

[Eff-1]

The Vancouver Sun just ran an article on the sh*ttiest street(s) to drive on in terms of potholes. https://vancouversun.com/news/vancouver-worst-street-potholes

62nd between Argyle and Borden
https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/vancouversun/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/png0822npotholes-02.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1128&h=846&type=webp&sig=fQfhvsP0lj9t1XWszm6Xxw

Other sections that should receive honourable mentions:
Elliotte south maybe from 57th to Marine
East Kent from Fraser to Cambie

Reddit mentions a portion of Victoria, north of Hastings

What portions ruins your suspension?

This street is wild because if you're travelling to east van from Richmond via Knight St Bridge northbound, Google Maps literally sends you down this street (vs 57th). I've ended up on it and then was like wtf i'll never take this route again. Turning left to Argyle is bad enough without a light, never mind the potholes.

[Hondaracer]

Higher and higher taxes, shittier everything, it’s really great

[PeanutButter]

Well Vancouver's property taxes are EXTREMLEY low given how much the properties are worth... and didn't the city almost declare bankruptcy last year?

Is it that bad? So we're not going to host the Olympics again =(

[supafamous]

How about the entire stretch of venebles from the ice cream shop till the viaduct. Horrendous

With all the tax money collected you figure these guys would do something to fix the horrible roads. Why is majority of Richmond’s roads perfect? Yes it’s flat. Maybe that helps ?

sw marine drive sucks, Endowment lands sucks, south lands sucks… Vancouver is just horrible

Richmond has way less traffic though so their roads last way longer - I'd be surprised if any arterial in Richmond other than Alderbridge gets similar traffic to a Vancouver arterial much less the secondary roads.

If you want bad you should visit Burnaby - it's not so much road conditions but road infrastructure. Lack of sidewalks, crosswalks, streetlights, and any form of traffic calming.

[Traum]

How about the entire stretch of venebles from the ice cream shop till the viaduct. Horrendous

With construction of the new St. Paul's Hospital there, the City is not going to do any paving at all at least until the hospital is done. FailFish

I keep telling myself -- at least we're not Toronto LOL~

[bcrdukes]

I keep telling myself -- at least we're not Toronto LOL~

:peek:

[bcrdukes]

*GTA enters the chat*

Broken Roads
Salted Roads
Roads that take decades to complete and over budget
Congestion to the max
It's not that bad. :badpokerface:

[68style]

Is Toronto the worst traffic in the world?

A new study has found Toronto has the third worst traffic congestion in the world, beaten only by London, England and Dublin, Ireland.

[supafamous]

Bad roads?

*Montreal has entered the chat*

[Hehe]

Yeah... West coast's road are Grand-Prix worthy in comparison to what they get on the East.

I remember visiting a friend's hometown (can't remember the name... somewhere close to Thunder Bay) in a summer when she went back there and it was on the way of our road trip... I broke one of my wheels in that town. And she said that's the norm. :fuckthatshit: I was like... why didn't you mention it knowing that we were coming.

[CivicBlues]

Don't forget, crappy roads = traffic calming in the eyes of many on Vancouver City Council. It's a feature not a bug.

[Great68]

I'm not sure what's more infuriating, rough roads in disrepair causing you to naturally slow down a bit, or Saanich's latest trend to repave a road and then drop the speed limit to 40km/h or 30km/h and add speedbumps on it.

:fuuuuu:

[supafamous]

Wanna see a Mercedes S560 get written off? Video from my BIL (it's his dash cam).

Mercedes driver was a senior who said he didn't see my BIL.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EbfO2wEXrIZ58QHNO_BMZw_qzfsgb8G3/view?usp=sharing (Pls don't share widely, it's just for this crowd)

[Hondaracer]

How is it that the cars/people with all the driving assists are the shittiest drivers? The car probably gave the clown ample warning of what was happening.

[68style]

Jesus

I am not used to having a dash cam so I totally didn't think of pulling the footage, but I was in Tacoma from Friday->Sunday and when I was just getting close to the hotel Friday night I was waiting to turn right in my Supra and the traffic started moving but then stopped again suddenly for a pedestrian... barely moving but still jam on the brakes and somehow this fuckin Ford Focus sedan behind me from 10km/h reacts late and went completely perpendicular sideways behind me/just missed piling into me from behind.

How does a car have such bad tires and brakes that it turns sideways slamming brakes on at 10km/h?!?! Yes the ground was wet but what the actual fuck?

[EvoFire]

Wanna see a Mercedes S560 get written off? Video from my BIL (it's his dash cam).

Mercedes driver was a senior who said he didn't see my BIL.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EbfO2wEXrIZ58QHNO_BMZw_qzfsgb8G3/view?usp=sharing (Pls don't share widely, it's just for this crowd)

They did not even look or care. Just went for it.

[supafamous]

How is it that the cars/people with all the driving assists are the shittiest drivers? The car probably gave the clown ample warning of what was happening.

Bad drivers never miss their exits. Sometimes you just gotta shoot your shot.

[noclue]

Jesus

I am not used to having a dash cam so I totally didn't think of pulling the footage, but I was in Tacoma from Friday->Sunday and when I was just getting close to the hotel Friday night I was waiting to turn right in my Supra and the traffic started moving but then stopped again suddenly for a pedestrian... barely moving but still jam on the brakes and somehow this fuckin Ford Focus sedan behind me from 10km/h reacts late and went completely perpendicular sideways behind me/just missed piling into me from behind.

How does a car have such bad tires and brakes that it turns sideways slamming brakes on at 10km/h?!?! Yes the ground was wet but what the actual fuck?

One of the risk of driving in the USA is a lot of uninsured drivers with the absolute unroadworthy POS

[Badhobz]

Wanna see a Mercedes S560 get written off? Video from my BIL (it's his dash cam).

Mercedes driver was a senior who said he didn't see my BIL.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EbfO2wEXrIZ58QHNO_BMZw_qzfsgb8G3/view?usp=sharing (Pls don't share widely, it's just for this crowd)

Jesus Christ. He has pretty good reaction time.

Also fuck you Mercedes

[winson604]

Is Toronto the worst traffic in the world?

A new study has found Toronto has the third worst traffic congestion in the world, beaten only by London, England and Dublin, Ireland.

I guess it depends how the study was done. All studies/data can be manipulated in a way to tell a different story. This is old now but I recall reading about a study done with traffic and Vancouver was rated pretty high and the way they defined bad was how long it took based on the distance you travel. While generally speaking people would say Toronto traffic is way worse than Vancouver (I can't say first hand) one could argue Vancouver is worse within the City how long it might even take you to travel say 10 km within City limits.

I hate traffic just as much as the next person but it sort of is what it is. Unless I have zero control when and where I need to go I generally will chose more optimal times to get somewhere to avoid it all or as little as I can. I always wonder why my wife doesn't do the same. We're complete opposites when it comes to most things. I'm the type that would rather wake my ass up early and go somewhere when they open first thing to avoid as much vehicle and people traffic as possible. She would rather sleep in be lazy throughout the day and then choose to run the same errand in the afternoon and often bumps up into afternoon rush hour on the way back then complain but it's like you made the choice yourself lol. :awwyeah:

[Eff-1]

Wanna see a Mercedes S560 get written off? Video from my BIL (it's his dash cam).

Mercedes driver was a senior who said he didn't see my BIL.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EbfO2wEXrIZ58QHNO_BMZw_qzfsgb8G3/view?usp=sharing (Pls don't share widely, it's just for this crowd)

was everyone ok?? senior looks like he took a big hit.

[Traum]

Holy fxxking shxt... both on supafamous' video, and on 68style's incident... BS like this -- along with DGAF door dings -- is why I don't want to drive my nicer car anywhere anymore...

[Gumby]

Wanna see a Mercedes S560 get written off? Video from my BIL (it's his dash cam).

Mercedes driver was a senior who said he didn't see my BIL.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EbfO2wEXrIZ58QHNO_BMZw_qzfsgb8G3/view?usp=sharing (Pls don't share widely, it's just for this crowd)
Did your BIL get hit?

[tegra7]

^Whats a BIL?

Looking for recommendations for a place that sells quality used iphones locally.

[CRS]

BIL = Brother In Law

[MG1]

Brother in Law..............


jbol.............. got beat to the punch

[MG1]

Acronyms these days..............
.

I finally get to post this.

Hondaracer is a DINK!!!!!!!!!


Double Income No Kids.

It is a true acronym, btw. Not an abbreviation.

I, myself, am SILK (Single Income Lots of Kids). Smooth as silk........... probably have some kids I don't even know about, jbol.

[Hondaracer]

DINK life is best life

[supafamous]

was everyone ok?? senior looks like he took a big hit.

Yeah, he was ok. In fact he was later seen arguing with the cop in a very animated way.

Did your BIL get hit?

Yeah, it wasn't bad - front fender and front bumper got scratched up. Probably a $1-2k kind of job.

The funniest part to my wife and BIL were that their parents drove by the accident as well just minutes later and did't recognise my BIL and when later my FIL mentioned seeing a big accident he didn't connect the dots that it was the same accident my BIL was in.

[BIC_BAWS]

Richmond has way less traffic though so their roads last way longer - I'd be surprised if any arterial in Richmond other than Alderbridge gets similar traffic to a Vancouver arterial much less the secondary roads.

Delta might be and is a better comparison. I'm not sure of the actual statistic, but Nordel should have several thousands of daily trucker and commuter traffic. Yet as soon as a pothole appears on Nordel or anywhere on the 91/17/Alex Fraser interchange, it gets filled by the time I come home from work (~4pm).

[Manic!]

Someone grab this quick.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1201757967738580/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

[AzNightmare]

Wanna see a Mercedes S560 get written off? Video from my BIL (it's his dash cam).

Mercedes driver was a senior who said he didn't see my BIL.




I'm gonna bet that's a lie since it looked like he tried to beat your BIL before cutting in... otherwise he would have changed lanes earlier, if he truly didn't notice your BIL's car.

Either way though, if he really can't cars that are literally in the adjacent lane, that's an even bigger problem and should have his DL stripped.

[spoon.ek9]

Man, I was on vacation for two weeks and just came back to all this shit you guys been talking about in my absence lol. The most appalling being the hate towards Chinese food. Y'all been eating the wrong stuff if that's how you truly feel about our cuisine.

Oh and PB, for reference, I'm 40 and unmarried. Did I feel some internal pressure to get it done in my 30's? Yes. But in the end, if you're looking to have kids, it's more about your wife's age than it is yours as a guy. Your friend doesn't need to rush it for some mainlander bitch who cares more about draining his account than being a decent life partner. It already sounds doomed to fail and ESPECIALLY if he's dumb enough to do all of this without a prenup. Come to think of it, have him discuss that exact topic with her before popping the question. She'll bounce right quick lol. He can buy us all drinks later when he comes to his damn senses.

[Badhobz]

Don’t be offended. It’s just Honda. Slip him the food on Trudeau branded dinner ware and he’ll be like OMG !!!’ Soooo tasty

[spoon.ek9]

I did a little mini food tour for my family while they were in town

Admiralty Centre:
Kam Ho (beef brisket noodle, zha jeung noodle)
Lao Wei Dao (XLB and Pan fried buns)

RPM:
Hei Hei Rice Noodles (got the beef and prawn one)
Peanuts BBT
Taiwanese stinky tofu (admittedly too strong for my tastes lol)

HK BBQ master:
BBQ pork, roasted pork, roasted duck on rice

Aberdeen food court:
literally just look around because we had way too much food already lol

Overall, I think they enjoyed everything. Much better than your standard brunch/lunch at a single place experience. Richmond has long been known as a food city and especially so when it comes to asian foods.

[EvoFire]

Kam Ho is the shit.
Hei Hei is the shit.
HK BBQ Master is the shit, but they are so expensive now.

My brother told me RPM has a new bubble waffle and HK milk tea place on the ground floor that's really good. I need to try sometime.

[spoon.ek9]

I have gotten so many of my friends hooked on Kam Ho (even non-asian friends!). It's legitimately the best beef brisket noodle (HK style) I've ever had in all of BC.

[jing]

My brother told me RPM has a new bubble waffle and HK milk tea place on the ground floor that's really good. I need to try sometime.

Eggette? Been there a few years now IIRC. They just opened a new spot on Robson I heard. Will be surprised if they can last in DT.

[Hondaracer]

Fuck like don’t know how people can afford to go out

Went to Parallel 49 last night, 3 drinks and a Pretzel, $65

Went onto a little new cafe down the street, 3 cocktails and a Burrata, $85

Then went to Resurrection Spirits for live music, had 3 cocktails and a plate of olives, $85

$240 for a handful of drinks and almost no food..

It’s no wonder all of these places are dead AF lol.. Jesus Christ

[bcrdukes]

Nice flex

[Hondaracer]

lol like I was actively trying NOT to spend money and it ended up like that

[Badhobz]

What ? That’s normal going out nowadays. 2 people can easily break 200 bucks for the evening and you’re not even doing anything special

Hell 2 bowls of pho at this place underneath Richmond superstore cost me 43 dollars. 2 stinking bowls. No appetizer. No drinks.

[Hondaracer]

The thing is like I’d rather just not go out at some point.

Funny thing is like on instagram and shit you see the stuff like “bring back $2 taco
Bell!” Etc. The prices for things now, are what they will be going forward. You’re not gonna go to a pub and get a burger and a beer for under $30 you will never get the value people once did compared to their income even 3-5 years ago.

[noclue]

Minimum wage is like what $17 now?
Remember when it was $7? And if it was your first job there was training wages for the first 200 or something hours lol. I remember losing a toonie and it was like 15min of min wage lol

$10pho and $5 extra value meal aint coming back

[unit]

p49 used to be only $3 for a beer 12 years ago when they first opened. those were the days. even in that time i remember thinking how insanely cheap that was, other bars were charging like $5-6 already. now there is way more competition yet craft beer is like $9 everywhere.

[spoon.ek9]

going out for food/drinks has been horrible for awhile already. restaurants really took the pandemic "inflation" excuse to the extreme. yet, they'll also cry victim when it comes to dwindling business. and of course, as guys, we're expected to foot the bill so girls just complain that you don't go out enough :lol

[westopher]

Stupid take. You feel like going through supplier pricing and P+L sheets?

[supafamous]

https://blog.clutch.ca/posts/6-cheapest-new-cars-in-canada

Cheapest cars in Canada that you can buy today - which one of these would you actually recommend to a friend or would be willing to own? Base models only.

I've never driven them but I don't think I would be embarrassed to drive a Kia Rio or Kia Soul around. They seem like a lot of car for the money.

[underscore]

I'd just look up which model doesn't have any major common problems and go from there.

[AstulzerRZD]

1) I don't recommend anything pre 2017 anymore because of crash safety improvements.

2) Need to consider gas and insurance - Hyundai/Kia/Nissan owners in US aren't kind to their cars so rates are $$

3) Kia does'nt sell Rio anymore, Forte/Soul IVTs have problems; 40k after 5 years of gas.

4) Hyundai Kona is 41k after incentive, 8 year EV warranty would be my pick. Free charging if you park downtown/Whistler/UBC makes parking "free".

5) Escape Hybrid (25k CAD, uses Toyota system), 2nd gen Prius Prime (20k CAD), or Ford Fusion Hybrid would be my other pick. Import a 2019+ ES300h (30k CAD) from the states if you must.

[GLOW]

one thing i've learned with my 2013 sonata, while hyundai cars are a great deal, their OEM parts aren't cheap, and cost more than say hondas i've owned in the past.

[bcrdukes]

Interesting. I did not know that.
How does service cost compare to the typical Honda/Toyota etc?

[GLOW]

i mean i don't drive very much and much less these days with a hybrid work scenario... but similar, just do oil changes, brakes/tires when needed, change out whatever is going ... nothing terrible. though i know people with various horror stories like burning oil, 1 of my coworkers with a santa fe had to get the engine replaced ... fortunately i haven't had that happen.

mind you i also owned a v6 auto accord where the tranny blew up on me with only 70k kms on it so it can't get much worse than that i hope :lol :okay:

[noclue]

1) I don't recommend anything pre 2017 anymore because of crash safety improvements.

2) Need to consider gas and insurance - Hyundai/Kia/Nissan owners in US aren't kind to their cars so rates are $$

3) Kia does'nt sell Rio anymore, Forte/Soul IVTs have problems; 40k after 5 years of gas.

4) Hyundai Kona is 41k after incentive, 8 year EV warranty would be my pick. Free charging if you park downtown/Whistler/UBC makes parking "free".

5) Escape Hybrid (25k CAD, uses Toyota system), 2nd gen Prius Prime (20k CAD), or Ford Fusion Hybrid would be my other pick. Import a 2019+ ES300h (30k CAD) from the states if you must.

What new regulations after 2017 made cars safer?

[EvoFire]

What new regulations after 2017 made cars safer?

Off the top of my head, I'm guessing small overlap test.

[AstulzerRZD]

Yeah - and not just the small overlap but both driver and passenger side small overlap.

The recent moderate overlap backseat test has been really difficult.
Manufacturers seem to have figured out the new side test.

[Manic!]

Anyone watch Chestnut vs Kobayashi. What a match.

Feel sorry for Kobayashi but Chestnut is an animal. 83 dogs in 10 minutes with no dunking. New world record.

[SkinnyPupp]

Germany just elected its first far-right party since 1945..

This shows that people take immigration issues very seriously, and the "lefties" better deal with it. Populist politics can work if the main issue is big enough for enough people.

[Hondaracer]

Germany just elected its first far-right party since 1945..

This shows that people take immigration issues very seriously, and the "lefties" better deal with it. Populist politics can work if the main issue is big enough for enough people.

Yes.. that’s democracy.

[whitev70r]

Who here has tried the T&T $12 whole fried chicken? And can u offer review? Curious as to what's the rage ?

[CRS]

Who here has tried the T&T $12 whole fried chicken? And can u offer review? Curious as to what's the rage ?

Value is there.

If you get it right as it is ready, it's pretty good. Overall, I would give it like a 7/10.

[SkinnyPupp]

Yes.. that’s democracy.
You don't say

[roastpuff]

Who here has tried the T&T $12 whole fried chicken? And can u offer review? Curious as to what's the rage ?

Good value, good size, and if you get it fresh it's tasty af

[sonick]

Good value, good size, and if you get it fresh it's tasty af

Agreed with this. Good value, the chicken is nicely seasoned and garlicky, but it is very very greasy. When it's hot and fresh you can't tell but when you eat it as leftovers or reheat you can tell.

Maybe that's how they get it to stay crunchy even as leftovers.

Still worth having once in awhile though.

[spoon.ek9]

Stupid take. You feel like going through supplier pricing and P+L sheets?

I'm not accusing you (or all restaurants of doing this) but for sure some businesses out there have been doing exactly as I've described. Tipping culture is also at ridiculous new heights. All of this combined is more than enough reason for people on tight budgets to completely skip going out for meals or perhaps limiting that to 1-2 times per month at most.

I've been a loyal customer of many restaurants in the Richmond area and have literally seen them only increase their prices by $1-$2 over the course of a year or so. It makes it harder to understand when you see $5-$15 increases over the same period of time for others. My last meal at Fat Burger was nearly $30 for just a burger, fries and a fountain drink for example.

[GLOW]

Anyone watch Chestnut vs Kobayashi. What a match.

Feel sorry for Kobayashi but Chestnut is an animal. 83 dogs in 10 minutes with no dunking. New world record.

wasn't chestnut banned from competitions, or was that just 1 world championships?

[unit]

tipflation is definitely something that bothers me. getting prompted to tip 18% when i had to walk up to the window and order for myself is just silly. i even got prompted to tip 15% when i bought $60 worth of hot sauces at lucifers. i understand you can just tip 0% in these situations but it's crazy that you even have to do that.

[spoon.ek9]

I've always felt that tipping on to-go orders was ridiculous. Takeya in Richmond has converted to being ENTIRELY take out food and they STILL prompt you to tip them. I no longer carry any shame about giving 0% in those types of situations. The guilt trip went stale long time ago.

[EvoFire]

I used to tip on take out during covid because that was the server's livelihood during a time when no one is eating in. It's all back to normal now so no tipping.

[whitev70r]

T&T Fried chicken ... yah, hard to get a whole chicken for less than $12.00 and for them to cook it, ready to eat. On paper right there, great value. Not Costco value but for Fried Chicken ... now I gotta try.

Tipflation, yah, I've resorted to no tipping when I go to coffee shop and all I get is a coffee or a muffin. If there is actual 'service' at sit down places, then yes ... and don't be fooled by the 15% or 18% number, that is on the total including the 5% tax. WTH has to tip 15% on the tax portion going to the government.

[jing]

I too am a cheap Chinaman and usually don't tip on takeout orders but if it's a place we go to regularly I will add in an extra $1-2 on occasion depending on order size

[bcrdukes]

Is that the secret to owning two E46 M3s? :troll:

[underscore]

I've always felt that tipping on to-go orders was ridiculous.

Tipping in general is ridiculous. Especially at a chain.

[noclue]

If you are ordering standing up, no tip. In america where serving wages is less than minimum wage I tip accordingly but Canada it’s min wage + tips so no need to tip 18%+ unless exceptional service. That hipster barista can shake his head in disgust at my zero tip all he wants!

[supafamous]

wasn't chestnut banned from competitions, or was that just 1 world championships?

He's sponsored by some fake meat company so he wanted to eat the fake meat hot dogs at the July 4th contest which is run by Nathan's which said no to that. Or something like that - basically a sponsorship dispute of some kind.

[Badhobz]

i was in chicago airport buying a hotdog, and this lady turned the credit card machine around and told me to press one of the buttons. All of them had 15%, 20% 25% tip options and OTHER. I selected other and pressed 0.

She gave me this funny remark about how i pressed the wrong button. I said i dont read engrish so it seems right to me. We both had a laugh and i walked away with this nasty hotdog that taste worst than costco's.

https://i.postimg.cc/K8tKP56J/IMG-1689.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/9fVDJ7VV/IMG-1690.jpg

[Manic!]

He's sponsored by some fake meat company so he wanted to eat the fake meat hot dogs at the July 4th contest which is run by Nathan's which said no to that. Or something like that - basically a sponsorship dispute of some kind.

MLE Major league eating wants competitors to sign exclusivity deals with them so the only compete in MLE events. Kobayashi left because he wanted to be able to compete in other events outside MLE including events in Japan. Chestnut signed a deal with impossible foods and MLE got made because they have a deal with Nathans. Chestnut was ok with eating Nathans dogs at the comp. They had meat dogs at the comp on netflix.

https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/40328161/joey-chestnut-banned-nathan-famous-hot-dog-eating-contest

[noclue]

i was in chicago airport buying a hotdog, and this lady turned the credit card machine around and told me to press one of the buttons. All of them had 15%, 20% 25% tip options and OTHER. I selected other and pressed 0.

She gave me this funny remark about how i pressed the wrong button. I said i dont read engrish so it seems right to me. We both had a laugh and i walked away with this nasty hotdog that taste worst than costco's.

https://i.postimg.cc/K8tKP56J/IMG-1689.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/9fVDJ7VV/IMG-1690.jpg

No Lou Malnati deep dish pizza or portillos?

[Badhobz]

is there one at the airport?

i didnt even see it. All i went to was this hot dog joint, the united lounge, and then that Torta's by Rick Bayless and everything was pretty disappointing. Coolest thing in O-hare was the F4 wildcat on display

https://i.postimg.cc/fLV5TFP8/IMG-1703.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/mkMw79BM/IMG-1707.jpg
p.s. Rita O-Hare's a stone cold fox! i asked my old bitch mabel if she looked this good during the war, and she said she wasnt that old.... highly sus....

[yray]

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

uberscene

20 dolla balla

[Razor Ramon HG]

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

uberscene

20 dolla balla

https://i.imgur.com/BgmOhL1.png

[bcrdukes]

That made my day. Good ol' blast from the past and relevance to the news. :lol

[winson604]

I'm not against tipping on takeout but what I am against is tipping the same or close to the same amount vs dining in. They really think packing my food and handing it to me deserves the same amount vs me dining in and being served for the duration of my meal ummm no.

Was at the whitecaps game last week and there was a complete self checkout section with zero interaction with any staff and the tipping option appeared like what why lol

[Hakkaboy]

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

uberscene

20 dolla balla

Interesting, I was wondering why the tip amount/option is no longer there during the check out page of uber eats

[westopher]

I'm not accusing you (or all restaurants of doing this) but for sure some businesses out there have been doing exactly as I've described. Tipping culture is also at ridiculous new heights. All of this combined is more than enough reason for people on tight budgets to completely skip going out for meals or perhaps limiting that to 1-2 times per month at most.

I've been a loyal customer of many restaurants in the Richmond area and have literally seen them only increase their prices by $1-$2 over the course of a year or so. It makes it harder to understand when you see $5-$15 increases over the same period of time for others. My last meal at Fat Burger was nearly $30 for just a burger, fries and a fountain drink for example.
Fast food places and large chains, yes, they are totally price gouging to pay for 50 million dollar pay packages for their CEOs, but I can give you loads of examples of the price increases with numbers for important food staples in regular restaurants since 2020
Olive oil $7/L > $17/L
Flat irons 16.99/kg > 31.99/kg
Halibut $25/kg>39/kg
Chicken wings $80/case > $200/case
Canola oil 16/jug > 36/jug (Peaked at 65/jug)
The costs are fucking crazy and the increases truthfully aren't nearly enough at restaurants. That's not including the labour costs of $13.85 > $16.88 (which I still believe should be way more, but that's why we tip, because if we didn't we'd be paying good servers $30-$35 an hour and charging 30% more on the menu to offset the cost, which again I'd totally prefer because tipping culture is bullshit)
It's worth noting that a lot of businesses in Richmond (or Iranian businesses in North van) owned by immigrant families are willing to operate at a loss as an easier path to Canadian citizenship. If you can stay open for 5 years and employ a certain amount of current residents it's near guaranteed you will be approved for PR/citizenship. It's a great way for people with some wealth to essentially fund their way to approval.

[bcrdukes]

Now I want to know if jing will dine at where westopher works and how the tip option will look like lol

[jing]

The extent of my culinary palate ends at White Spot so I doubt I'll be going to any Michelin-esque restaurants anytime soon

[GLOW]

i wonder if this will mean delivery people won't give a shit about customer service b/c no one will likely tip if the cost of food delivery will go up, or fewer people will do food delivery due to increased costs.

[bcrdukes]

The extent of my culinary palate ends at White Spot so I doubt I'll be going to any Michelin-esque restaurants anytime soon

I need to learn from you.

Life goal: Buy E46 M3 (Edit: Buy two!)

[jing]

I need to learn from you.

Life goal: Buy E46 M3 (Edit: Buy two!)

https://www.revscene.net/forums/717817-guilty-pleasures-food-13.html#post9147972

[EvoFire]

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

uberscene

20 dolla balla

Interesting, I was wondering why the tip amount/option is no longer there during the check out page of uber eats

I don't use these services much. I'm conflicted about it. If the conditions are truly that horrible why are these people doing it, so I don't buy that they need it.

At the same time if this prices out the services, I would believe we would get a fuck ton less congestion on the roads. Half of these rideshare drivers can't drive worth shit and they don't know their way around the city and don't know the rules.

The doordash/ubereats/instacart workers are just as bad as it's "convenient" for them to just pull over and stop anywhere for them even if it says no stopping. Tons of times on Victoria drive there's a car stopped where they aren't because they are picking up an order from the liquor store or the weed store.

[68style]

I must be in a really small minority of people who have never used a food delivery app in y life.. if I have to go pickup food I kind of enjoy the music filled drive even if it's short and whatever little human interactions might occur on the way

[mikemhg]

You can see the TFW effect, there's too many food delivery drivers in the city now.

Anytime you walk by the McDonald's at Brentwood you'll easily see 5-6 guys just sitting around by their scooter/bike waiting for an order to pop up.

I always wonder to myself how much are you actually making if a bunch of your time is just sitting on the bench outside of a fast food spot hoping you'll get an order?

[Traum]

I must be in a really small minority of people who have never used a food delivery app in y life.. if I have to go pickup food I kind of enjoy the music filled drive even if it's short and whatever little human interactions might occur on the way
Personally, I don't know why these food delivery platforms haven't folded yet. None of the platforms are making any money. The restaurants are losing money from these sales too, since they need to give a cut to the platform. The delivery drivers are barely making anything to make ends meet.

Consumers seem to be the only ones reaping any benefits.

[Hondaracer]

If no one was making any money, why would anyone do it?

It’s like driving for Uber, I’ve never met a person who drove for Uber who didn’t like it

[underscore]

Personally, I don't know why these food delivery platforms haven't folded yet. None of the platforms are making any money. The restaurants are losing money from these sales too, since they need to give a cut to the platform. The delivery drivers are barely making anything to make ends meet.

Consumers seem to be the only ones reaping any benefits.

They should be making a killing with their massive fees and minimal costs. Consumers are benefiting the least.

[bcrdukes]

If no one was making any money, why would anyone do it?

It’s like driving for Uber, I’ve never met a person who drove for Uber who didn’t like it

The other way to look at it is that some people need to do be doing it out of necessity.

[Great68]

I must be in a really small minority of people who have never used a food delivery app in y life.. if I have to go pickup food I kind of enjoy the music filled drive even if it's short and whatever little human interactions might occur on the way

I'm in your minority. I'll do occasional delivery with restaurants that have their own drivers but I'll never use those apps.

[bcrdukes]

I, too, have never used a food delivery app. I think I've only ever gotten delivery maybe twice in my entire life.

[Hondaracer]

The other way to look at it is that some people need to do be doing it out of necessity.

Ah you mean the 13 guys sharing the same basement suite?

These services were all meant to be consumer driven, thus working both ways. As soon as govt. intervention comes into play, prices go up and less people use them.

[EvoFire]

We are apparently just a bunch of boomers based on all above messages

[Hakkaboy]

I don't use these services much. I'm conflicted about it. If the conditions are truly that horrible why are these people doing it, so I don't buy that they need it.

At the same time if this prices out the services, I would believe we would get a fuck ton less congestion on the roads. Half of these rideshare drivers can't drive worth shit and they don't know their way around the city and don't know the rules.

The doordash/ubereats/instacart workers are just as bad as it's "convenient" for them to just pull over and stop anywhere for them even if it says no stopping. Tons of times on Victoria drive there's a car stopped where they aren't because they are picking up an order from the liquor store or the weed store.

Pre-covid I've never ever ordered delivery before, but now on my hybrid WFH days I might order something while I'm out running errands or going to the gym on my "lunch break", so it is convenient when food either shows up at the same time as me coming home or shortly after without taking a 2 hour lunch break lol

Yes, I could go pick up, but ordering on an app vs the phone does have it benefits including seeing all the costs, and it ends up being within $2-4 more so I just pay the extra.

[EvoFire]

Pre-covid I've never ever ordered delivery before, but now on my hybrid WFH days I might order something while I'm out running errands or going to the gym on my "lunch break", so it is convenient when food either shows up at the same time as me coming home or shortly after without taking a 2 hour lunch break lol

Yes, I could go pick up, but ordering on an app vs the phone does have it benefits including seeing all the costs, and it ends up being within $2-4 more so I just pay the extra.

I find it's rarely just $2-4 more. If there are no discounts then it's delivery costs plus tipping. They also like to lump a few deliveries together so your food isn't as fresh as say picking it up yourself.

True I can get take out from a place in DT without actually going to DT, but I can just as well just cook at home and be healthier.

[Hakkaboy]

I find it's rarely just $2-4 more. If there are no discounts then it's delivery costs plus tipping. They also like to lump a few deliveries together so your food isn't as fresh as say picking it up yourself.

True I can get take out from a place in DT without actually going to DT, but I can just as well just cook at home and be healthier.

alright, I'm not a delivery app expert, but I will say this:

1) Some CC's or even Prime membership will give you free trial or membership to each respective app's premium tier, which would either reduce or eliminate delivery fees

2) Some stores, though rare, do not charge a mark up in their app prices versus b&m pricing

3) There are usually promo codes that the apps will give out, which would effectively make any delivery/fee almost 0, especially when combined with #1 or 2.

So believe me when I say that I would only order when it's $2-$4 more, including tip, or in some cases when Uber Eats has a promo, almost free delivery or even cheaper net net of fees/markup/discounts.

[EvoFire]

^I'm just cheap AF lol. It's true you can get away with stacking promos and discounts. We do it occasionally, and you end up saving a few bucks. That's if you can stack though.

We are probably on the same train of thought though, just I'm a bit more extreme about it. It's not worth it at full price.

[GS8]

Personally, I don't know why these food delivery platforms haven't folded yet. None of the platforms are making any money. The restaurants are losing money from these sales too, since they need to give a cut to the platform. The delivery drivers are barely making anything to make ends meet.

Consumers seem to be the only ones reaping any benefits.

Given the strong celebrity endorsement / high budget commercials, I'd say the only ones profiting are the platforms themselves.

We're so close to replicating the humans in Wall-E at this point.

The amount of times I've seen delivered McDonald's bags outside my condo, my first thought is always 'those fries are icicles now, dogg'.

[whitev70r]

^I'm just cheap AF lol. It's true you can get away with stacking promos and discounts. We do it occasionally, and you end up saving a few bucks. That's if you can stack though.

We are probably on the same train of thought though, just I'm a bit more extreme about it. It's not worth it at full price.

Two times that I order from Uber:

1 - When restaurants offer 2 for 1 ... and then Uber has 40% off promo. Stack the promos and then it's actually worth it.

2. When Uber has 2 for 1 and you go pick up so no BS additional fee, no delivery fee, no tip necessary.

Other app that has some good things ... Too Good To Go

[Badhobz]

Given the strong celebrity endorsement / high budget commercials, I'd say the only ones profiting are the platforms themselves.

We're so close to replicating the humans in Wall-E at this point.

The amount of times I've seen delivered McDonald's bags outside my condo, my first thought is always 'those fries are icicles now, dogg'.

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You say that like it’s a bad thing !

Fat tay tay is excellent

[unit]

i rarely use those apps. if friends are over and i don't want to waste my time driving to pick up food, then i just use them. if you order somethign that's normally $40, now it's $65 after the apps fee, food markup, delivery charge, and tip.

[winson604]

alright, I'm not a delivery app expert, but I will say this:

1) Some CC's or even Prime membership will give you free trial or membership to each respective app's premium tier, which would either reduce or eliminate delivery fees

2) Some stores, though rare, do not charge a mark up in their app prices versus b&m pricing

3) There are usually promo codes that the apps will give out, which would effectively make any delivery/fee almost 0, especially when combined with #1 or 2.

So believe me when I say that I would only order when it's $2-$4 more, including tip, or in some cases when Uber Eats has a promo, almost free delivery or even cheaper net net of fees/markup/discounts.

Whenever I get the 30% off coupons I'll order from Congee Noodle King multiple times. I haven't actually compared to their regular menu but judging by the prices I don't think they actually mark it up at all. I always end up getting 2 fried rices + 2 congees + 1 Hk cold milk tea and after fees and tip it's $45 flat won't complain that's a deal now a days

[68style]

It's not al TFW... my best friend's bro in law delivers food at night... he was doing it when he lived in Vancouver (Surrey) for awhile to supplement his income and now he does it in Calgary. Insurance by day, uber eats by night.

I ran into him when he was in Van for a couple years and he told me he has to commute to Vancouver first and then turn on his app because the density just isn't there outside the lower mainland... but he said he was sometimes making $500-600 a week working just in the evenings for a few hours.

[Eff-1]

The extent of my culinary palate ends at White Spot so I doubt I'll be going to any Michelin-esque restaurants anytime soon

I took my 2 year old there last night for dinner.

A Pirate Pak for him and fish and chips for me was $44.08 after tax and tip. :QQ:

[GLOW]

shoulda ordered a pirate pack for yourself and post the weight loss on the weight accountability thread :troll: Kappa :smug:

jk you don't get the kid rate for pirate packs if you're an adult ordering.

[Eff-1]

shoulda ordered a pirate pack for yourself and post the weight loss on the weight accountability thread :troll: Kappa :smug:

jk you don't get the kid rate for pirate packs if you're an adult ordering.

NGL when I order takeout white spot, I usually order a pirate pak for myself. I get the burger and add lettuce/tomato, comes with fries, and ice cream. There's no better deal out there.

[jing]

You can Pirate Pak all day if ordering takeout. No more discount though.

[Eff-1]

You can Pirate Pak all day if ordering takeout. No more discount though.

how do you mean? PP is $12 dine in and $12 take out.

[jing]

Prior to Covid you could get 10% off for all takeout orders including the PP. The discount these days is no longer applicable to PP and is limited to 'new accounts' only. The PP was 6$ before 20% off about 10 years ago.

[red kryptonite]

+1 for never using delivery especially 3rd party apps. But tipping on take out is a thing and sadly I’ve accepted it. I'm a creature of habit and I only frequent a handful of places (mom and pops mostly) for takeout. I like the food, good service, no mistakes, because they know me as a regular they give a generous serving and occasional freebie. Boom! Automatic 15%. For restaurants I less frequent (mostly big chains) I just round up. Unless they’re a flirty little thing then Boom, 15%. Hahaha I’m a simple man.

[unit]

when i was in the states last month prices are basically the same but in USD, and you tip 20% everywhere. shits expensive as a canadian visitor. made me appreciate the restaurant prices here for a sec lol.

[supafamous]

when i was in the states last month prices are basically the same but in USD, and you tip 20% everywhere. shits expensive as a canadian visitor. made me appreciate the restaurant prices here for a sec lol.

Yeah, no kidding. I was browsing fine dining restaurants in Seattle (stuff comparable to the Botanist, Boulevard, Cioppino's type) and it's 30-50% more money for about the same kind of food/experience and that's before tipping.

While I'm still a bit taken aback when I see burger and fries (or similar) for $20 here it's still a better deal than in the US. After conversion it's even crazier.

[HonestTea]

A quick trip to Seattle has gotten so expensive, especially with the shitty exchange rate.

[punkwax]

I just got back from 5 days in Oregon and ya, it’s not cheap. Even the outlet mall deals were far crappier than I remember from back in the 90’s when I was a kid. I didn’t save a thing doing our back to school shopping there, even with no tax.

[mikemhg]

This is what I've been saying, Seattle/Portland aren't worth visiting right now.

Way too expensive relative to your options here, and it's a damn shame.

[underscore]

I haven't found anything in the US that's cheaper than it is here. Which I guess is good overall, it's just weird to think about.

[sonick]

This is what I've been saying, Seattle/Portland aren't worth visiting right now.

Way too expensive relative to your options here, and it's a damn shame.

Yep, especially since I hear the homeless/drug problem is not much better there than in Vancouver, or even worse in the case of Portland. Despite what some people might make you think that it's a problem isolated to shithole Vancouver.

[punkwax]

Ya there was a fully naked lady doing the fentanyl fold outside of our Portland hotel at 9AM. We were at a nice hotel too, not in the slums.

Before I’m asked for pics she was a solid .5

[Hondaracer]

Yep, especially since I hear the homeless/drug problem is not much better there than in Vancouver, or even worse in the case of Portland. Despite what some people might make you think that it's a problem isolated to shithole Vancouver.

Yea, let’s normalize random murders and a crack society.

[westopher]

This is what I've been saying, Seattle/Portland aren't worth visiting right now.

Way too expensive relative to your options here, and it's a damn shame.
Seattle has been awesome every time I've gone, but it's always for a specific activity. I stay in the same hotel, go to the same 3 venues and same 3 bars.
It is pretty pricey but you literally can not touch the Seattle music scene. Maybe Nashville or Austin are the only other options near it but that's a lot more money and time to get there.
I stay in the shitty part of town too and it's not nearly as bad as heading to the rickshaw here.

[unit]

rickshaw is not so bad, just don't predrink at the savoy like i once did

[westopher]

lol I made the same mistake seeing new found glory with a bunch of buddies visiting but that was back in 2013 when it was WAY less bad down there. Can't imagine it now. Rickshaw itself is a spectacular venue, but coming and going can be pretty not sweet when the sun is down.

[mikemhg]

rickshaw is not so bad, just don't predrink at the savoy like i once did

There's a story here

[bcrdukes]

So, for those of you who remember, a few months back, I posted about taking an academic non-credit course on how to write. Well, after going through wild emotional roller coasters and sleepness nights, including head banging on the table, I've finally completed the course with a final grade of 96.85%. Asian Fail. :pokerface:

[SkinnyPupp]

So, for those of you who remember, a few months back, I posted about taking an academic non-credit course on how to write. Well, after going through wild emotional roller coasters and sleepness nights, including head banging on the table, I've finally completed the course with a final grade of 96.85%. Asian Fail. :pokerface:
Are you going to take the course again?

[Badhobz]

What happened to the other 3%?!?!?! Disgusting

[bcrdukes]

Are you going to take the course again?

What happened to the other 3%?!?!?! Disgusting

Badhobz is right. I need to redeem myself and retake the course as there is a discount for re-takes.

[SkinnyPupp]

I actually knew someone in high school who "Asian Failed" by only getting a B, and redid the course in summer school. Obviously a B is much worse than you mediocre score, so I guess it makes sense

[bcrdukes]

Thank you for understanding. :fuckthatshit:

[supafamous]

It's A-sian, not B-sian!

[unit]

There's a story here

for those of you who don't know the savoy is full of a lot of first nations people and a few white ppl, and you really stand out if you look different. we didn't really know that but the security guy outside was super friendly and even offered to take us inside after we passed the vibe check. he brought us to the table and after a few moments of all eyes on us, things became fairly normal, or as normal as sitting in a dive bar on the dtes can get. beers were ice cold which helped because they were like 8%+ malt liquor. overall not a bad experience but don't really recommend. 4/10.

[bcrdukes]

Growing up in the DTES (blocks away from the Savoy) even I don't dare to step foot in there. :lol

You are brace, sir. :accepted:

[Badhobz]

That’s a longshore bar (their local 500 union hall is right behind it) I used to go quite often with the longshore bosses but since I’ve stopped drinking in 2019 it’s been no bueno for me

P.s I lied. It was the wardolf hotel on Hastings. My brain is fucked nowadays

[spoon.ek9]

Have you guys forgotten the Asian grading system?

A - Average
B - Below Average
C - Can't eat dinner
D - Don't come home
F - Find new family

[CRS]

Got a crack on my windshield. Started off as a chip that in the frit so I didn't notice until it cracked.

Do you guys recommend just going through insurance and going to whatever shop or do you have a recommendation that does a cash job?

[Hondaracer]

If you have auto glass coverage is there any downside in getting it replaced via insurance? Only $200

[jing]

Seven Star Glass seems to be recommended often in several of the local car groups though I have no previous experience. B

[spoon.ek9]

Speedy Auto Glass did a great job for my EF. Even though it had to be custom ordered, they got the job done and even let me choose the type I wanted. I think I ended up adding a bit more on top of the ICBC coverage but I was very happy with their service.

[RabidRat]

there is a discount for re-takes.

Yeah what are you waiting for, you're literally losing money here.

[bcrdukes]

Registered

[Badhobz]

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/twilight-drive-in-final-month-closing

Twilight drive in theater is closing in sept. Ive never been! so if you guys haven't gone to this, or just want your kids to experience last of the oldies, go before its gone.

[unit]

didnt that already happen like 3 times?

[HonestTea]

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/twilight-drive-in-final-month-closing

Twilight drive in theater is closing in sept. Ive never been! so if you guys haven't gone to this, or just want your kids to experience last of the oldies, go before its gone.

I'd recommend going, pretty fun times!

[radeonboy]

I've been once and it was a ton of fun. Took the 2nd row chairs out from the Odyssey minivan to make it enjoyable for everyone.

Quite sad to learn that they're closing, but that kind of rent and property tax increase is not sustainable for many small and medium-sized businesses.

[underscore]

If you have auto glass coverage is there any downside in getting it replaced via insurance? Only $200

Do any of you guys know if it's possible to get it replaced if it's just pitted and not cracked anywhere? Trying to drive my Celica at night is borderline impossible these days.

[bcrdukes]

Anyone here into birding?

[Badhobz]

I stare at chicks all the time.

[N.V.M.]

Anyone here into birding?

yes, this is me: https://www.instagram.com/birdsofbc/

and this: https://birdsofbc.com/

also, i'm just off to Reifel and Boundary Bay. Reifel doesn't open til 9 so i need to kill some time at the end of 72nd.

[unit]

Anyone here into birding?

i will be one day. it's already reserved in my mind as one of my old man hobbies. just need to get one of those tan fishermen's vests with 40 pockets and a bucket hat

[unit]

yes, this is me: https://www.instagram.com/birdsofbc/

and this: https://birdsofbc.com/

also, i'm just off to Reifel and Boundary Bay. Reifel doesn't open til 9 so i need to kill some time at the end of 72nd.

wow amazing stuff! followed

[bcrdukes]

N.V.M. - Thanks for that!

Do you have any recommendations for binoculars, or have advice on how to find the right pair? Most of my use will be urban settings and some local trails. Thanks in advance.

[Hondaracer]

In the hunting community Vortex glass is very high quality for the price. Probably still going to drop 300-500 for a set but they are on par with binocs double the price

[EvoFire]

N.V.M. - Thanks for that!

Do you have any recommendations for binoculars, or have advice on how to find the right pair? Most of my use will be urban settings and some local trails. Thanks in advance.

Urban settings? :ifyouknow:

[bcrdukes]

:peek:

[whitev70r]

Lots of old men in Richmond into birding, they come out with their canons of cameras on the Dyke.

[N.V.M.]

N.V.M. - Thanks for that!

Do you have any recommendations for binoculars, or have advice on how to find the right pair? Most of my use will be urban settings and some local trails. Thanks in advance.

Vortex is good, but look at some Zeiss models. we're talking $1K here. don't go more than 10x though.

i'm a photographer though, not a "birder". so take that for what its worth.

i use a monocular, a Bushnell(Fieldscope Legend Ultra Hd), to get a look before i bother with attempting to photograph.

the comment about old guys birding is pretty close, but there's a lot more old school lesbians that are into it.

[bcrdukes]

Dyke Road…

[Traum]

Isn't Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary on Westham Island the place to go for local bird watching?

I love watching and interacting with the sandhill cranes. As long as it isn't nesting season, they are super gentle and graceful.

[unit]

i have the cheapest celestron monocular that i sometimes take hiking with me. it's shakey af, really hard to spot anything with, and has horrible optics, but it's still good as a starter since it's so cheap, and can get you into the hobby to see if you actually enjoy doing it at all. for like $20 i think it's still pretty decent to get your foot in the door.

[unit]

asian food in the states is so crap compared to what we have here other than some exceptions (viet or korean food in LA)

went to bellingham and had viet food. place is called soy house which is already sus in itself, it should be like pho ngoc thuy or at least pho saigon, not 'soy house'.

not an asian server in sight, all white girls and a few mixed looking people. service by a white girl was way over the top friendly and engaging... i prefer someone to just come and not even make eye contact and scribble a few things on their notepad and go away. got checked up on too many times during dinner to ask how things are tasting and if i needed more water, etc..

bill comes $21 per bowl, plus 20% tip and now i've just paid $70 CAD for two bowls of mid tasting veggie pho.

when people come to vancouver on holiday they must think shit is so crazy cheap here

[Eff-1]

I have my old man hobbies already mapped out in my mind.

1. Plane spotting. I already do this tbh, but when I retire I can do it more.

2. Flight sim in the basement. Related to the above. Right now there's no time or money to build a flight sim but it's in the cards.

3. Perhaps some kind of model train building is another thing I'm considering.

4. Golf, but only executive courses.

5. General home maintenance.

[Gumby]

I have my old man hobbies already mapped out in my mind.

1. Plane spotting. I already do this tbh, but when I retire I can do it more.

2. Flight sim in the basement. Related to the above. Right now there's no time or money to build a flight sim but it's in the cards.

3. Perhaps some kind of model train building is another thing I'm considering.

4. Golf, but only executive courses.

5. General home maintenance.
Warning: any type of model building/collecting can take up a lot of room!

[supafamous]

I have my old man hobbies already mapped out in my mind.

1. Plane spotting. I already do this tbh, but when I retire I can do it more.

2. Flight sim in the basement. Related to the above. Right now there's no time or money to build a flight sim but it's in the cards.

3. Perhaps some kind of model train building is another thing I'm considering.

4. Golf, but only executive courses.

5. General home maintenance.

The joke I hear is that when a man turns 40 they either get really into WW2 or into smoking meats. I chose the latter.

re: Plane spotting - I'm near the flight path that goes over BCIT and my 5 year old and I love watching them come in. Got to see a 747-400 the other day which is a rare sight.

They're moving the flight path further north soon so this dad and daughter activity is going away which will be sad.

[whitev70r]

Darth Vader, Mufasa, Terence Mann of Field of Dreams ... has died. Unmistakable voice and a legend!

https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/kevin-costner-mark-hamill-pay-tribute-star-wars/story?id=113534144

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxiBkIgiqT8

[MG1]

The joke I hear is that when a man turns 40 they either get really into WW2 or into smoking meats. I chose the latter.

I got into Napoleonic warfare. Tabletop gaming. Hand painted everything from scratch (Airfix HO scale) I had every regiment that participated in the Battle of Waterloo. Everything from the Swiss Militia to Prussian Lancers. Lots of modifications since a lot of the regiments, especially cavalry, were not available from Airfix back then. Head dress, helmets, etc. Flags and banners made from toothpaste tubes, 'cause back then they were made from light metal (very flexible and easy to paint), not plastic like they are now.

Then dropped that altogether and got into WWII stuff, in particular, 1/32 scale, German Armour and 1/350 IJN ships.

I do have quite a few cast micro amour pieces. Again, for tabletop gaming. I remember soaking the pieces in vinegar to allow primer and paint to stick to the metal (releasing agent?). Disintegrated some because I left them soaking in vinegar for way too long.

I got into Gundam models for a while. I have enough hobbies and interests to last me three lifetimes. My lifetime hobby has, and always will be, philately. Started when I was in elementary school.

[TOS'd]

Urban settings? :ifyouknow:

https://www.reddit.com/r/KingstonOntario/comments/14ljvts/old_man_watching_girls_with_binoculars_downtown/?rdt=48978

:inout:

[yray]

Warning: any type of model building/collecting can take up a lot of room!

my dad has probably spent 50k on model trains in his life time and they are just waiting for their debut at the hamburg train museum :lawl:

[spoon.ek9]

If all things go well with current gf, I may have the opportunity to learn about home renos from her folks. would definitely come in handy for later when I can actually afford a townhouse or something lol. I think I've always wanted to learn more in this area but simply haven't had the time or guidance for it. Being the resourceful old fart who knows how to fix/build things is for sure something I'd take pride in.

[Badhobz]

So i watched that apple event today and really none of their new products are even remotely enticing. iPhone 16 / 16 pro only adds a half ass shutter button and a speed bump. My 14pro never feels slows so I’m wondering who needs this new one.

God jobs must be spinning in this grave

[radeonboy]

So i watched that apple event today and really none of their new products are even remotely enticing. iPhone 16 / 16 pro only adds a half ass shutter button and a speed bump. My 14pro never feels slows so I’m wondering who needs this new one.

God jobs must be spinning in this grave

I used to trade up every year, but I'm so far off the upgrade cycle now that these announcements don't mean much to me. I'll probably need to upgrade my Series 4 watch this cycle - the battery doesn't really last the day anymore.

[Hondaracer]

Currently have a 13 pro max, nothing wrong with it but I think it’s probably time to upgrade. The camera additions and AI are a big enough step up to finally justify it I think

I think their AI integration has some good potential going forward from the little they showed today

[Badhobz]

But it’s all coming SOOooooNnnnn. I hate it when they release these half baked bullshit products. Use case scenarios are also kinda lame for their so called AI.

There’s gonna be that one weirdo who has a full on conversation with Siri now at the mall / bus stop / workplace. Nobody needs to hear that shit you goof

[red kryptonite]

If all things go well with current gf, I may have the opportunity to learn about home renos from her folks. would definitely come in handy for later when I can actually afford a townhouse or something lol. I think I've always wanted to learn more in this area but simply haven't had the time or guidance for it. Being the resourceful old fart who knows how to fix/build things is for sure something I'd take pride in.

best of luck! i watch alot of hgtv and i envy all those guys

[supafamous]

So i watched that apple event today and really none of their new products are even remotely enticing. iPhone 16 / 16 pro only adds a half ass shutter button and a speed bump. My 14pro never feels slows so I’m wondering who needs this new one.

God jobs must be spinning in this grave

It's become almost entirely about the camera the last 5-7 years - if photos matter to you the advances in the camera tech are really impressive. Beyond that a lot of people can go 5 years without an upgrade just fine.

I'm at 4 years now with a 12 Pro and while a lot of the new tech isn't that exciting for me the new camera will be a huge upgrade for me.

[bcrdukes]

dafuq. I'm still using an iPhone SE (Gen 1) and here you guys are bitching about the latest phone? GTFO here! :seriously:

:peek:

But it’s all coming SOOooooNnnnn. I hate it when they release these half baked bullshit products. Use case scenarios are also kinda lame for their so called AI.

There’s gonna be that one weirdo who has a full on conversation with Siri now at the mall / bus stop / workplace. Nobody needs to hear that shit you goof

Next Stock and Noob Meets will be all done via AI. None of us will meet in person. :alone:

[Badhobz]

The camera barely changed in the 16 pro. They only added a 48mb ultra wide sensor. That ultra wide isn’t something I use everyday but I guess it’s okay. Why didn’t they just add the same sensor to the 5x telephoto as well ? (Probably saving it for the 17pro)

[unit]

i still have my XS, 6 year old phone.
i find the camera to be fine except i wish it had a wider lens. also this phone doesnt even have magsafe which i think i would like. other than that, it's still fast?
i find it hard to justify upgrading. i told myself i would upgrade on the 14, then 15, now 16 and i still might wait for 17.

[bcrdukes]

I'm cancelling my wireless subscription at the end of the year and switching to rotary telephone service.

[Badhobz]

i really want to use an old starlink flip cellphone. I dont think it'll work on the carriers though...

its so small and had such great battery life. Hell if i could use my og moto razr that would be great too. I customized the shit outta that phone.

kids be like WTF Is T9 input!?

[bcrdukes]

Did you mean Motorola StarTAC? Starlink is Elon Musk's satellite company, you Tesla lover!

[underscore]

I don't even know how old my S10 is but I still don't have any reason to replace it. I know newer stuff technically has better specs but it's not like the old days where it was a noticeable change between models. I have a hard time believing I'd actually feel like there's $2k worth of value from the latest models.

[whitev70r]

This is OG

https://cdn-fastly.thetruthaboutcars.com/media/2022/06/29/8614460/super-piston-slap-new-tricks-for-an-old-car-phone-part-ii.jpg?size=720x845&nocrop=1

Or this
https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jh8CCnqzTF86B22zS88G2H-1200-80.jpg

[Badhobz]

id rock that at a Michelin star restaurant.

HERROW !? HERROW!? wong ping??? hai ya hai ya..... MICHELIN OOOOO!!!! OKAI BAI

[winson604]

I live in a complex that has these exterior bollard lights and a couple of the covers are broken and having removed it have found no trace of names, serial numbers or anything helpful to indicate where they came from. What's the easiest way to try and find an exact replacement?

Like these. Sorry not sure why image isn't displaying.

https://www.reliance-foundry.com/wp-content/uploads/R-9832-bollard-1-700x817.jpg

[GLOW]

if there's no name plate (a metal plate with all the goodies), you can try to check the as-built drawings (if you don't have access to digital copy maybe there's a dusty rolled up set in the main electrical room or other main utility room for your building manager) that has it noted on the lighting schedule. Should also be in an Operations & Maintenance manual.

chances are if your building isn't new (i.e. over 5 years old) that bollard may not be available anymore.

you may then want to snap a pic and take it to a few of the local electrical suppliers or lighting suppliers and see what matches closest. could be tricky to match the lighting colour though.

[winson604]

if there's no name plate (a metal plate with all the goodies), you can try to check the as-built drawings (if you don't have access to digital copy maybe there's a dusty rolled up set in the main electrical room or other main utility room for your building manager) that has it noted on the lighting schedule. Should also be in an Operations & Maintenance manual.

chances are if your building isn't new (i.e. over 5 years old) that bollard may not be available anymore.

you may then want to snap a pic and take it to a few of the local electrical suppliers or lighting suppliers and see what matches closest. could be tricky to match the lighting colour though.

Building is 6 years old and judging by the developer I don't expect any drawings of anything left behind lol and will also expect the developer to have just nabbed these from some old stock discount somewhere thus leading to your point of it probably doesn't exist anymore. May have to just go with matching as close as possible. Thanks!

[Eff-1]

They're moving the flight path further north soon so this dad and daughter activity is going away which will be sad.

I know they were doing consultations but did that officially get approved?

[Hondaracer]

Building is 6 years old and judging by the developer I don't expect any drawings of anything left behind lol and will also expect the developer to have just nabbed these from some old stock discount somewhere thus leading to your point of it probably doesn't exist anymore. May have to just go with matching as close as possible. Thanks!

In a lot of the townhome developments we built the developer was the one who got the bollards as opposed to the electrical contractor etc.

Most came in non-descript boxes with Chinese shipping labels, so I think your situation sounds pretty similar, imo if there are no labels anywhere, they MAY be on the inside of the bolllard itself but that involves having the proper key to back off the set screws etc.

Even if you did find a label I have a feeling the odds of finding the same one are slim to nil. That or the only solution to replace the cover is to order a brand new bollard, and the entire units themselves are surprisingly expensive

[underscore]

I got the call from the shop that the WJ is done. Apparently the bill is $2700 which sounds a bit steep when all I told them to do was the alignment, track bar adjustment and two ball joints. I'm trying not to get too pissed off until I actually see the breakdown but I guess I'm back to having to DIY every stupid little thing because this is something like the 9th shop in town that has given me a ridiculous bill.

[spoon.ek9]

I don't even know how old my S10 is but I still don't have any reason to replace it. I know newer stuff technically has better specs but it's not like the old days where it was a noticeable change between models. I have a hard time believing I'd actually feel like there's $2k worth of value from the latest models.

I bought the S24 Ultra this year and it's been an amazing phone. Going from the S20 to this was WORLDS apart. Just the camera alone was worth the upgrade and after all the provided discounts, it was super worth the purchase. Even though my gf is an Apple fan, she has to admit that my camera takes much better photos. I highly recommend it!

[winson604]

I don't even know how old my S10 is but I still don't have any reason to replace it. I know newer stuff technically has better specs but it's not like the old days where it was a noticeable change between models. I have a hard time believing I'd actually feel like there's $2k worth of value from the latest models.

If you aren't picky about the camera which I doubt you are then yea I hear you. I went from S20 Ultra to S23 Ultra because the deals and bonus discounts were hard to pass up. I gave my son my S20 and I'll still pick it up and play around with and have zero issues with any lag at all that makes it feel like an old dieing phone. The S10 is just 1 year older than the S20 so you're probably good for a little while longer.

[noclue]

I followed the skip the S model when upgrading my iphone and after iphone 12 it just looks the same now. I only got the 15 pro max cause of usb-c to consolidate my cords lol

[Badhobz]

i just wish apple would release a foldable iphone. I kinda wanna buy that pixel fold 2 but the entire family is on apple's ecosystem and i cant get out.

Lousy parents will want to Facetime me, spy balloon needs find-my-iphone to track me in case i go to whorehouses, and she air tagged the shit out of all the cars, my wallet, my keys, etc

[whitev70r]

Precisely why you need a Pixel.

Park car far enough away from whorehouse, leave the iphone in the car, go do your video taping with the Google phone. She won't be able to find you.

[Hondaracer]

Apple will never release a foldable phone because they won’t be able to perfect it.

They aren’t going to release a product that’s going to show a crease overtime like the Samsungs do.

[MG1]

I love Apple's Find My app.

Last year, I was shovelling snow. It was pretty deep. I was listening to Sirius XM via AirPods. In the middle of it, the left pod fell out. White on white, and being so tiny, I could not for the life of me see it. On top of that, my glasses were fucked up. I whip out the phone and ping the AirPod and eventually found it. I love the proximity feature. Zero in on the item to be found. Between the AirTags and the Tiles I have connected to keys and shit, old man with memory issues can find shit pretty quick.

[underscore]

I bought the S24 Ultra this year and it's been an amazing phone. Going from the S20 to this was WORLDS apart. Just the camera alone was worth the upgrade and after all the provided discounts, it was super worth the purchase. Even though my gf is an Apple fan, she has to admit that my camera takes much better photos. I highly recommend it!

Worlds apart in what way? I don't notice any real difference looking at other peoples screens and photos. Certainly not like the junp from the S7 to S10 so it seems like pretty diminishing returns for a heck of a lot more money than phones used to be. If I was a good enough photographer to justify dropping $2k for a better camera I'd buy an actual camera.

[Hondaracer]

Meh.. who wants to lug around a DSLR anymore.

Phones are at the level where you can blow up prints to virtually any size and look amazing. Unless you have photography as a hobby where you’re utilizing the extended features these phones now are more than adequate

I always kinda laugh when friends and family go on trips to places I’ve been and lug around a DSLR then they see the pics hanging on my wall from iPhone 11 and 13 and are like.. why don’t my pictures look like that lol

[spoon.ek9]

Worlds apart in what way? I don't notice any real difference looking at other peoples screens and photos. Certainly not like the junp from the S7 to S10 so it seems like pretty diminishing returns for a heck of a lot more money than phones used to be. If I was a good enough photographer to justify dropping $2k for a better camera I'd buy an actual camera.

Going from the S20 5G (non-ultra) to this S24 Ultra was a huge jump imo. Picture and Video quality is crystal clear in comparison. Using 10x zoom on this phone produces incredible detail in photos. I also shot a Youtube video for my friend on his channel and the video/sound quality is high (looked great on my TV). CPU speed and ram of course all increased so my gaming was immediately better. AI features are kinda need for editing, searching info, etc. I have yet to utilize the stylus but there are lots of uses for it apparently. These are just the things off the top of my head. There's definitely way more things I haven't even listed as I'm not a total tech nerd when it comes to getting the max out of a phone like this.

And, I might as well mention, after all the discounts/trade in value the phone was only about $1250. I've loved the phone since I got it. Really wasn't expecting it to be this much better.

[Hondaracer]

Filming in Dolby vision on the new pro max is also a plus as we watch a lot of Dolby vision on our TV, I’d likely film longer clips to watch on our TV if the format translated as well as it does with stuff like Disney+ etc.

[Badhobz]

Honda is right, I think the phones are getting so close to a real camera that it just makes more sense to have 1 device that does it all.

Im making a 24x24 canvas print of my little boy with this iphone 14 shot. It has enough resolution to bin it to 24x24 and im sure it'll turn out decent.

https://i.postimg.cc/RhdZpn46/IMG-1605.jpg

Like if you told me 10 years ago you would be able to get a shot of this quality (and its JPEG, not even HEIC quality that it was taken with) i wouldn't believe you

my only problem is it seems returns are dimmishing with the new phones. I think anything past iphone 12pro its more or less the same thing as the latest and greatest device this year

[underscore]

Going from the S20 5G (non-ultra) to this S24 Ultra was a huge jump imo. Picture and Video quality is crystal clear in comparison. Using 10x zoom on this phone produces incredible detail in photos. I also shot a Youtube video for my friend on his channel and the video/sound quality is high (looked great on my TV). CPU speed and ram of course all increased so my gaming was immediately better. AI features are kinda need for editing, searching info, etc. I have yet to utilize the stylus but there are lots of uses for it apparently. These are just the things off the top of my head. There's definitely way more things I haven't even listed as I'm not a total tech nerd when it comes to getting the max out of a phone like this.

And, I might as well mention, after all the discounts/trade in value the phone was only about $1250. I've loved the phone since I got it. Really wasn't expecting it to be this much better.

For me I don't have any issues with my old phone for any of those things so even at $1250 it wouldn't be worth it. I could see for someone who plays whatever the modern mobile games are it'd probably be more necessary. But again for that price I'd rather game on a proper system.

[supafamous]

https://www.reddit.com/r/richmondbc/comments/1fdydwu/what_happened_to_la_chicken/

How dare these people talk shit about LA Chicken? Even worse some of them talked shit about Chicken Lady!!

We need to feed these people to some illegal immigrants!

[whitev70r]

I do wonder if the Church's like 1/2 block down has hurt his business. Then Popeye's is at IKEA about a mile away? Time to retire .. especially if wife is ill.