[6793026]

It's $175 more expensive if I buy it online with delivery, so I'd rather just go to Costco myself.

u need friends..... then buy them a beer and / or pizza.

[noclue]

FYI I bought that kirkland stearn and foster queen bed, very comfy but that mattress is heavy AF cause high quality.

[PeanutButter]

Thanks guys. I've put my buddy on notice, but if a spanish speaking hobz can do it himself, I feel like I should give it a shot. I can't imagine doing a king size by yourself though, that's actually impressive.

It's just faster and easier if I can do it myself.

[68style]

6793026 clicks add friend for Peanutbutter

Peanutbutter clicks deny and block

[spoon.ek9]

Friend request purgatory is better, feelings less hurt that way :lol

[sonick]

Thanks guys. I've put my buddy on notice, but if a spanish speaking hobz can do it himself, I feel like I should give it a shot. I can't imagine doing a king size by yourself though, that's actually impressive.

It's just faster and easier if I can do it myself.

Maybe you should consider investing the $175 difference in a gym membership :pokerface:

[mikemhg]

Thanks guys. I've put my buddy on notice, but if a spanish speaking hobz can do it himself, I feel like I should give it a shot. I can't imagine doing a king size by yourself though, that's actually impressive.

It's just faster and easier if I can do it myself.

Task Rabbit if your buddy doesn't come through. You can def get some dude to do it with you on the cheap.

[Badhobz]

Thanks guys. I've put my buddy on notice, but if a spanish speaking hobz can do it himself, I feel like I should give it a shot. I can't imagine doing a king size by yourself though, that's actually impressive.

It's just faster and easier if I can do it myself.

YEAH but you don't know,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-E8fDpDkgU

plus unless you're decked out in COSTCO swagoo, you wont have the physical fortitude to roll a twenty-sided die to slay the mattress god

[Manic!]

Costco will help you load. Just ask someone on the floor.

[Badhobz]

NOT FOR RETURNS TROLOLOLOLOL

[red kryptonite]

for those with a cordless vacuum, what are you using and do you recommend it?

im on my 2nd dyson and today it died. tried swapping the battery and that wasnt it.

[radeonboy]

for those with a cordless vacuum, what are you using and do you recommend it?

im on my 2nd dyson and today it died. tried swapping the battery and that wasnt it.

My V6 is still holding on so that's what I've been using for cordless.

If I were to change, I would look at the Shark Stratos since I keep reading how unreliable the newer Dysons are.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkWj9TNiNVo

[BIC_BAWS]

for those with a cordless vacuum, what are you using and do you recommend it?

im on my 2nd dyson and today it died. tried swapping the battery and that wasnt it.

I'm using a Dyson V8. I've had it for the last 5 years and it's pretty good. I have all hardwood floors so it doesn't use that much power - one charge gets me the entire main floor and my room (~ 1500 sqft?).

I got a Tineco Floor One S5 from a coworker for pretty cheap in 2024. If I had to buy one device all over again, it would be this. It's a wet-dry vacuum. Self propels so my folks like it. It vacuums and mops pretty decently - again hardwood floors so pretty straightforward. It has a lot more suck than the Dyson tho.

[Badhobz]

Dyson v11 or was it v12 ? It doesn’t matter. I bought it from Costco. I’m on my third one now since they keep crapping out after a few years. No problem cuz it Costco.

[red kryptonite]

ya! i find dyson are such a hit or miss. my v3 lasted 2 years and my current v7 lasted 4.

i hear hoovers are pretty good and this one is on sale right now at ct

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/hoover-onepwr-emerge-pet-cordless-stick-vacuum-kit-with-2-batteries-0437102p.html?rq=0437102P&loc=df

[Badhobz]

why so difficult!?

just keep buying dysons and when they crap out, and they will, just return them to Costco and grab a new one. The motor / battery is new and it'll give you another few years of SUCKING POWAH.

[Hondaracer]

I’m with Hobz, just buy from Costco it’s the Perfect item to buy from there

Regardless of make it’s eventually going to crap out it’s just the nature of a vacuum

[red kryptonite]

Hmmm maybe it’s finally time I join the ranks and become a Costco member
Fuck me, should’ve joined during Black Friday for the $100 gc

[Badhobz]

that or just borrow a family's membership and buy it on their account. when it craps out, just get them to help out and grab you another one.

[RabidRat]

How long is the Costco warranty supposed to actually be? The language on the website is super vague.

[Hondaracer]

For….ev….er…..

Honestly if you don’t abuse it they will almost never push back on a return regardless of the timeframe

For my own personal pride I probably wouldn’t return some stupid shit 10 years later, but if you buy a $800 Dyson and it blows up after 3 years I think that’s pretty reasonable to return

[bcrdukes]

I'm going to cancel my Costco membership.

[MG1]

that or just borrow a family's membership and buy it on their account. when it craps out, just get them to help out and grab you another one.

Unless he looks like the other person, that's a no go. Scanners upon entrance, plus cashiers will be like, "WTF?"

Unless you're Dukes and the other RS member who's like his twin............. actually, all asians look the same, gulolololol.

My son actually pays for his stuff using my spare card at self checkout. We both go in together, though. My other son has the secondary card, so he's okay. One of the perks for getting Executive Membership.


EDIT: I go to Costco quite often. I've never seen anyone getting busted for trying to get in with someone else's card.

[Hondaracer]

They don’t have anything at the front to check it’s the actual person whether you scan the card or not. Not really even sure if they are checking at the till because it’s not like the register has a screen capable of showing your membership picture

[Traum]

I don't recommend lending / borrowing someone else's Costco card, but in the last few months when I'm at Costco, nobody has ever compared my ugly mug to the low quality photo on the card. Not at the front entrance where I need to beep my card, and not at the (self) checkout where I may or may not be assisted by a Costco staff.

[EvoFire]

for those with a cordless vacuum, what are you using and do you recommend it?

im on my 2nd dyson and today it died. tried swapping the battery and that wasnt it.

Dyson.

We are on our second one. Our V7 Animal was still working after 6 years, but the battery was not holding a lot of charge and cannot run max power at all. I gave it to a friend when we bought the V15 so he could mod it to run on Dewalt batteries

The laser brush that came with the V15 ultimate or whatever the fuck it was called is amazing.
Bought it last Christmas when we were talking about the whole rakuten rebate thing. I think it came to under $700 after tax.

[Hondaracer]

Laser brush?

We have a V8 Absolute, it’s now on one of those Chinese Amazon batteries but it’s still going great, I’d definitely buy another Dyson

[EvoFire]

Laser brush?

We have a V8 Absolute, it’s now on one of those Chinese Amazon batteries but it’s still going great, I’d definitely buy another Dyson

The brush head has a green laser on it to shine on the ground. It basically tells you how dirty your floor is. The V15 also tracks the different sized particles that it has sucked up which kind of gamifies it a little.

[Hondaracer]

Ohhh yea that one, yea that’s probably great for hardwood

[Badhobz]

I'm going to cancel my Costco membership.

you can just borrow mine brah :concentrate:

[CivicBlues]

Hmmm maybe it’s finally time I join the ranks and become a Costco member
Fuck me, should’ve joined during Black Friday for the $100 gc

I honestly don't get it, just order the shit you want online. I've rarely set foot inside a Costco and will my visit last weekend just re-confirmed it. Every time it's a shit show. Call it post-pandemic hangover but every time I go there's way to many fucking people with their giant carts weaving in and out like a game of frogger. Immigrants bringing their entire extended families to shop, C-lais clogging up the aisles yapping with their c-lai friends, newlywed white couples going on "costco dates" cuz they're too broke to do anything else ffs.

A good shopping experience to me is getting in and out of a place in 30 mins flat. Costco guarantees none of that.

p.s. Just realized this isn't even the Costco thread. Now we got two of these going now? ffs!


Don't @ me Hobz :nerd:

[underscore]

It costs more if you order it online. I just started going 30 mins before they close, there's nobody around and I can be out in 25 mins.

[Badhobz]

@@@@@@ you guangdong bastard @@@@@@

half the fun is watching their customer service reps look like defeated human automatons when they see my fat ass roll up with a cart full of return/broken/trash items.

if you dont enjoy watching human misery at its finest, then youre too well adjusted to be my friend.

^or as underscore says, just go when the immigrants arent there. Or better yet, go to a location where there is little to no immigrants.

You want a huge migraine and fight people in a parking lot? richmond costco's the best for that

Go to downtown costco if you want a more hassle free experience as most china fucks are too cheap to pay the 2 dollar parking. Although they have a way more limited selection. Pus side is they have costco sushi!!! and i was able to pickup a tiramisu scoop cake today (they had like 10 of them).

[radeonboy]

One of my friends exclusively goes in on a Saturday afternoon to join the height of the chaos in Richmond - he then proceeds to navigate past every single aisle like it's mandatory. He enjoys it but I think it's lunacy.

I usually go on a weekday evening and can get in and out of Costco warehouse within 30 minutes shopping for myself - I know what I need from there and don't browse the aisles. Most of the time I just bring a tote bag if I can't carry everything by hand. I'm usually cheap for parking but don't mind paying $2 for downtown costco for covered parking and wider spaces.

I also just tried Costco same day via instacart and will likely keep using the service if I need a non-perishable somewhat urgent. It was just nice to order what I need online and have it delivered same-day to my doorstep.

[CivicBlues]

Lol who's a guangdong bastard? I'm a mutt. Also aren't cantos the main demographic that love Costcos?

I did go to the downtown one on Saturday. Still a shitshow, even more so with the added benefit of having to elbow your way through methed-out skids to navigate yourself in.

Still wouldn't try and park in any of the suburban Costcos though. That's just a no from me bro.

[bcrdukes]

you can just borrow mine brah :concentrate:

dats wacist :suspicious::moderatorban:

[Badhobz]

Lol who's a guangdong bastard? I'm a mutt. Also aren't cantos the main demographic that love Costcos?

I did go to the downtown one on Saturday. Still a shitshow, even more so with the added benefit of having to elbow your way through methed-out skids to navigate yourself in.

Still wouldn't try and park in any of the suburban Costcos though. That's just a no from me bro.

ah theres your problem. i go on a weekday, at 10am. I use company time to go shopping :ilied::ilied::ilied:

dem meth heads arent out of bed yet and no lineup at returns and/or food court.

[Hondaracer]

My two stores are Willingdon and Downtown. Imo Willingdon is way better than downtown the majority of the time

Wed/Thur between 4 and 6 are prime

[EvoFire]

Go to Richmond in the morning on the weekends. It's super chill, tons of parking. Get out before the lunch rush and there's barely any lineups for paying

People don't get up that early in the demographics that store serves.

[CivicBlues]

fuck it, i'm up at 11am on weekends these days.

Fuckin' daylight savings
/s

[EvoFire]

^ I got kids, they are up by 7:30am

[Traum]

Go to Richmond in the morning on the weekends. It's super chill, tons of parking. Get out before the lunch rush and there's barely any lineups for paying

People don't get up that early in the demographics that store serves.
True this, mostly. I've been to both the Still Creek store and the Richmond store on the weekends in the past few months at different times, and my conclusion is -- the Richmond customers are lazy bastards that sleep in. If you get there before 10am, esp on a Sunday, it is likely there'll still be parking in the on-site lots. Still Creek has normal people for customers, and the parking lot starts filling up by 9:30am.

I don't even want to go to either Costco stores after 11am on the weekend.

[mikemhg]

Half you fucks WFH anyways, go in the afternoon on a weekday at like 1ish.

Easy.

[MG1]

They don’t have anything at the front to check it’s the actual person whether you scan the card or not. Not really even sure if they are checking at the till because it’s not like the register has a screen capable of showing your membership picture

The scanner is hooked up to a screen/monitor that displays the photo on the scanned card. If the card belongs to a woman, and you're a drag queen................ nuff said.

I always make a joke to the women manning the scanners. I point to the monitor and say, "Good looking guy, right?" They chuckle. This one Filipino woman knows me, beats me to it and says, "Welcome, good looking," gulolol.

There was a time, where I had to go to the bathroom ASAP. My son went to pay and they questioned him. He told them I was indisposed.............. I waved and he was good to go.

[Badhobz]

I always make a joke to the women manning the scanners. I point to the monitor and say, "Good looking guy, right?" They chuckle. This one Filipino woman knows me and beats me to it and says, "Welcome, good looking," gulolol.

you should be like, shaddup you cunt, and then walk in like a G

that'll make their vests spin on backwards

[underscore]

Half you fucks WFH anyways, go in the afternoon on a weekday at like 1ish.

Easy.

I tried that once and it was about the busiest I'd ever seen outside of right before a holiday lol.

[MG1]

you should be like, shaddup you cunt, and then walk in like a G

that'll make their vests spin on backwards

Nah............. I'm on good terms with all the workers there. They're a good bunch. It's the other customers I have issues with. Especially the ones who treat the workers like dirt. I love putting them in their place. Damn, fokkers.......

[PeanutButter]

My biggest peeve about the Dyson is that it doesn't have an "ON" button. You have to hold the trigger. You can't beat their suction though. If I had carpet, Dyson for sure. If it's hard flooring, I'd buy a tineco wet/dry with two batteries.

[Hondaracer]

The scanner is hooked up to a screen/monitor that displays the photo on the scanned card. If the card belongs to a woman, and you're a drag queen................ nuff said.

I always make a joke to the women manning the scanners. I point to the monitor and say, "Good looking guy, right?" They chuckle. This one Filipino woman knows me, beats me to it and says, "Welcome, good looking," gulolol.

There was a time, where I had to go to the bathroom ASAP. My son went to pay and they questioned him. He told them I was indisposed.............. I waved and he was good to go.

Really? Where on the back of the scanner?

Never noticed

[Badhobz]

My biggest peeve about the Dyson is that it doesn't have an "ON" button. You have to hold the trigger. You can't beat their suction though. If I had carpet, Dyson for sure. If it's hard flooring, I'd buy a tineco wet/dry with two batteries.

Etsy has a 3D printed trigger for a few bucks. Same with aliexpress and amazon. No need to hold it down anymore

[radeonboy]

Really? Where on the back of the scanner?

Never noticed

It's on the backside of the scanner angled towards the employee facing upward.

In other news, RIP Reel Inn - among the many places burned down in the LA fire.

https://i.ibb.co/8sCv5Jc/Reel-Inn.jpg

[red kryptonite]

My biggest peeve about the Dyson is that it doesn't have an "ON" button. You have to hold the trigger. You can't beat their suction though. If I had carpet, Dyson for sure. If it's hard flooring, I'd buy a tineco wet/dry with two batteries.

Etsy has a 3D printed trigger for a few bucks. Same with aliexpress and amazon. No need to hold it down anymore

not a problem for me!
i dont vacuum :awwyeah:

but i can see this being is a real first world problem for the RS elites. "omg i have so much sq footage my fingers gets tired squeezing the trigger on my dyson" :lawl:

[MG1]

Really? Where on the back of the scanner?

Never noticed


Tablet connected to the scanner.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CostcoCanada/comments/1fibxte/not_against_it_but_what_are_the_scans_at_entry/

The associate standing behind the scanner gets to see an enlarged version of your picture and check if the card belongs to you or not.


Also, supposed to flag people who's cards have expired. Most likely let you in, but a nice reminder to update membership. Do it twice or more and they'll probably cancel your account.

[Manic!]

From Uber driver to having over 3 billion streams on spotify with only 21 songs. Amazing story.

https://streamable.com/eocu9v

My favourite song of his. Love the Acura wagon with the spinners.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mCVpUDCkEk

[N.V.M.]

not the kind of spinners i thought i was going to see.

:ifyouknow:

[Badhobz]

no farmers, no rap.

[bcrdukes]

Video game captures the ‘abject terror’ of cycling in Toronto. Welcome to ‘Loser Lane’ (https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/video-game-captures-the-abject-terror-of-cycling-in-toronto-welcome-to-loser-lane/article_da2c921a-cd0b-11ef-9f7d-7bb02af55cec.html)

Link to Loser Lane Game (https://marieflanagan.com/loserlane/)

Edit: First try - I lasted 47 seconds before being doored by a car (which actually happened to me in 2016.)

[winson604]

My biggest peeve about the Dyson is that it doesn't have an "ON" button. You have to hold the trigger. You can't beat their suction though. If I had carpet, Dyson for sure. If it's hard flooring, I'd buy a tineco wet/dry with two batteries.

For sure was one of the more annoying things with my V6 but then I finally upgraded 2 years ago and the new ones use the on/off now.

[Manic!]

no farmers, no rap.

Funny he posted this pic and had his whole India tour cancelled days before it was going to start.

https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/styles/medium_crop_simple/public/2023-09/shubh_1.jpg?VersionId=aJLu2TnmAfpwmsrdcU5A2Ge7G6Fg r8LM

[Badhobz]

sooo do you go outta your way to fuckup a hindu or something? how can you even tell if they are hindu or not?

[spoon.ek9]

Video game captures the ‘abject terror’ of cycling in Toronto. Welcome to ‘Loser Lane’ (https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/video-game-captures-the-abject-terror-of-cycling-in-toronto-welcome-to-loser-lane/article_da2c921a-cd0b-11ef-9f7d-7bb02af55cec.html)

Link to Loser Lane Game (https://marieflanagan.com/loserlane/)

Edit: First try - I lasted 47 seconds before being doored by a car (which actually happened to me in 2016.)

somehow lasted 146 seconds on first try

[bcrdukes]

sooo do you go outta your way to fuckup a hindu or something? how can you even tell if they are hindu or not?

Just come to Dixie Road near Toronto Pearson Airport and watch the insanity unfold from your rental car.

[donk.]

Video game captures the ‘abject terror’ of cycling in Toronto. Welcome to ‘Loser Lane’ (https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/video-game-captures-the-abject-terror-of-cycling-in-toronto-welcome-to-loser-lane/article_da2c921a-cd0b-11ef-9f7d-7bb02af55cec.html)

Link to Loser Lane Game (https://marieflanagan.com/loserlane/)

Edit: First try - I lasted 47 seconds before being doored by a car (which actually happened to me in 2016.)

Some people just dont care, and or are too stupid to realize these things

I had a coworker door some dude going down a steep road in yaletown like 7 years ago, and the entire time he just made excuses of it like its not his fault.....

Then again, if you are riding a bike, you have signed up to be doored, no different than motorcyclists signing up to be organ donors

Also i lasted 5 seconds being pinned between a bus and a door

[68style]

Also i lasted 5 seconds being pinned between a bus and a door

Even when gaming you mock hobz with your threesomes

[Badhobz]

Where is my jet ski ?!?!

[GS8]

Indians make me barfi

[supafamous]

Sad but also funny story.

I went by Osoyoos Produce on Victoria/41st today (https://www.yelp.ca/biz/osoyoos-produce-vancouver) - it's the classic small Chinese grocery store. By the till there's a wall of photos of people who have shoplifted from them printed out in colour on letter size paper. It's kinda hilarious - there's like 15-20 people on the wall.

The sad part is that every single one of them were elderly seniors - the kind that pull the basket carts with them, the kind that pick through your recycling for pop cans. I doubt they are shoplifting because their buddies dared them to steal something or that they think they're entitled to steal (or saying F U to Trudeau for food prices) but it's because they don't have enough money for food.

[Hondaracer]

But they live in in a 2 million dollar home with no mortgage.

Best to steal from small business as a result

[spoon.ek9]

I was thinking the Poco Sunwood Square location. $11.99 for cheeseburger with fries.

It's more like a sit down restaurant burger and not like a fast food burger.

I'll have to check this out since I'm there on the semi-reg now. Thanks for the tip!

bruh, this burger was pretty dope! $11.99 no tax and no tip (they don't prompt you for one). took about 10-15 mins to prepare but all ingredients were fresh and the fries were hot af! solid 9/10 for me, would eat again SeemsGood

[sonick]

bruh, this burger was pretty dope! $11.99 no tax and no tip (they don't prompt you for one). took about 10-15 mins to prepare but all ingredients were fresh and the fries were hot af! solid 9/10 for me, would eat again SeemsGood

Nice! Glad you liked it. When the place first opened it was even cheaper ($9.99) and also came with a pickle. It's still a great burger for the price at $11.99.

[unit]

even triple o's is like $20 now

[spoon.ek9]

It's a quality burger at a great price. I used to hit up Fat Burger for that but I don't like the idea of paying $25-$30 for a burger meal... plus I can do some shopping while I'm at the Save On :lol

edit: oh and the beer battered fries were a nice little surprise. they were well above what I was expecting.

[Hondaracer]

Reg wagon got some fire burgers now on their dinner menu

[Badhobz]

bruh, this burger was pretty dope! $11.99 no tax and no tip (they don't prompt you for one). took about 10-15 mins to prepare but all ingredients were fresh and the fries were hot af! solid 9/10 for me, would eat again SeemsGood

FeelsGoodMan:concentrate:FeelsGoodMan

ME WANTY NAO

[spoon.ek9]

Def recommend, I was in a rush to come back to Richmond so I inhaled that plate of food in like 5-8 mins. Ketchup and napkins are located on the self serve island in front of the Starbucks.

[supafamous]

Sorry, what burger place is this?

[whitev70r]

Save on at Sunwood Square Coquitlam

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/coquitlam-save-on-foods-sunwood

[Manic!]

Canadian water bomber in cali grounded after hid by drone.
https://montreal.citynews.ca/2025/01/10/quebec-water-bomber-hit-by-drone/

Multiple youtubers have lost there homes. Kyle/bitwit lost his home and both Colin and Samir lost their homes. Kyle has had a real bad time over the last 5 years.

[spoon.ek9]

Save on at Sunwood Square Coquitlam

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/coquitlam-save-on-foods-sunwood

2025 RS Burger meat? haven't sat at a table with you weirdos before, might be fun :suspicious:

[sonick]

2025 RS Burger meat? haven't sat at a table with you weirdos before, might be fun :suspicious:

Well their parking lot is pretty big.

Also it's minutes from my house it might be the first RS meat I might consider attending...

Their poke is a good deal relative to actual poke places. Also I've gotten their fresh oysters to Schuck at home it's way cheaper.

[Badhobz]

im down! somebody set a time. everytime I make one, ya'll complain its not enough notice.

[bcrdukes]

Make sure to plan it on a snow day or with rain in the forecast.

Well their parking lot is pretty big.

Also it's minutes from my house it might be the first RS meat I might consider attending...

Their poke is a good deal relative to actual poke places. Also I've gotten their fresh oysters to Schuck at home it's way cheaper.

Minting your first RS meat by meeting with a bunch of guy, sitting at a table, eating meat. That's memorable.

[donk.]

Sorry, what burger place is this?

One that will get hobz banned from the 2025 weight loss thread

[spoon.ek9]

I wonder if the restaurant itself has different hours than Save On. I don't imagine they're serving anyone until 10PM there.

[underscore]

I don't know a ton about brakes but the initial bite under hard braking from my current setup is really bad. Are any of these options for front pads decent? It's just a street car but none of them will be any better I'd rather not waste money on these calipers and put it towards Boxster 4 pots.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,1991,celica,2.0l+l4+turbocharged,1274138,br ake+&+wheel+hub,brake+pad,1684

[BIC_BAWS]

I don't know a ton about brakes but the initial bite under hard braking from my current setup is really bad. Are any of these options for front pads decent? It's just a street car but none of them will be any better I'd rather not waste money on these calipers and put it towards Boxster 4 pots.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,1991,celica,2.0l+l4+turbocharged,1274138,br ake+&+wheel+hub,brake+pad,1684

The Dynamic Friction Track Pads are actually pretty decent from the guys that track lightweight cars. But as you mention, you're looking for more of a street/sport set up? What's your dust tolerance?

If you don't care much for dust, go with a semi-metallic option. All the ceramics have pretty lackluster brake feel.

[Manic!]

If I was living in Vancouver I would be seriously looking at this. I wonder if the makerspace could get a property tax exemption because it's a not for profit. I should not be hard to get the rest of the space rented.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1432571764813202

Details - 5400 sq ft, currently ~65% occupancy, fully built out. 30 lockable spaces, 24/7 access system installed! Makers would be interested in continuing to operate and use the upper office floor (900 sq ft) at a rate of $3000/m


Rent $12,421.66

Revenue
Current Tenants $11,075.00
Empty Spaces $4,800.00
Makers Office Space $3,000.00

100% occupancy revenue $18,875.00

I spent about 3 months of my time this year building the space out and around $40k in materials and support, so I would love it if someone could continue this on and provide a space for those currently renting with us so it doesn't go to waste.

Please give me a shout if you want to jump on a call or visit the space. We have given our notice to our landlord for Feb 28th, and have to pay a penalty to break the lease, so in a perfect world someone could take it over so we don't have to pay it!

I wonder if you can fit a hoist.

[unit]

after insurance, cleaning and maintenance, is there really enough profit in that? that margin is not that lucrative

[Badhobz]

Manic just wants to turn it into a home stay for his cousins. He can stack them 20 in a room.

[underscore]

The Dynamic Friction Track Pads are actually pretty decent from the guys that track lightweight cars. But as you mention, you're looking for more of a street/sport set up? What's your dust tolerance?

If you don't care much for dust, go with a semi-metallic option. All the ceramics have pretty lackluster brake feel.

It's a 3200lb+ street car so I don't want something noisy or that needs heat to work or whatever. Dust I'm not really worried about since the car is always filthy anyways. Semi-metallic my options are Raybestos, AC Delco or Quality Built, which isn't a very reassuring sounding brand name lol.

[westopher]

I'm really happy with the EBC red stuff pads I just put on. Bite isn't quite as good as my ferodo ds2500s but probably 85-90% as good with 85-90% less dust and noise is a very good trade off.

[EvoFire]

I don't know a ton about brakes but the initial bite under hard braking from my current setup is really bad. Are any of these options for front pads decent? It's just a street car but none of them will be any better I'd rather not waste money on these calipers and put it towards Boxster 4 pots.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,1991,celica,2.0l+l4+turbocharged,1274138,br ake+&+wheel+hub,brake+pad,1684

Just like what BAWS asked, what's your tolerance on dust?

I believe C-TEK is same as Stoptech/Centric. So the C-TEK pads MIGHT be worth a try.

If it comes to looking at brand name stuff, I liked how StopTech Sport pads worked on the front with my MS3. But it's got a HUGE sweep on 320 rotors

On my M3 right now I'm using EBC Bluestuff. They are semi track pads that work even when cold. They bite well, but is only ok at track. Pretty quiet otherwise. But I also have a HUGE sweep area on 380 rotors.

Experience may vary on a Celica

[mikemhg]

Reg wagon got some fire burgers now on their dinner menu

I've been meaning to try their damn burger, their fries look good too.

I just can't stop myself from ordering pancakes and a Benny every time I go there though :lol

It'll be one of my 1st stops when I'm back in town.

[westopher]

I still gotta go to red wagon. I went to bistro wagon rouge often when it was open and it was always great. Shame it closed, cause even if the food is as good at red wagon that building it was in was so cool.

[SSM_DC5]

2025 RS Burger meat? haven't sat at a table with you weirdos before, might be fun :suspicious:

I've sat with some of these guys... :badpokerface:

...

Minting your first RS meat by meeting with a bunch of guy, sitting at a table, eating meat. That's memorable.

No better way to have a meat.

[underscore]

Just like what BAWS asked, what's your tolerance on dust?

I believe C-TEK is same as Stoptech/Centric. So the C-TEK pads MIGHT be worth a try.

If it comes to looking at brand name stuff, I liked how StopTech Sport pads worked on the front with my MS3. But it's got a HUGE sweep on 320 rotors

On my M3 right now I'm using EBC Bluestuff. They are semi track pads that work even when cold. They bite well, but is only ok at track. Pretty quiet otherwise. But I also have a HUGE sweep area on 380 rotors.

Experience may vary on a Celica

I'm not bothered by dust, noise is the only thing I don't want.

The rotors are about 275mm and I'm limited to those so I can fit under 15s. I have Hawk HPS rear pads that seem to work well but they only support the very base model Celica now for some reason. The one thing I can do is wait until the budget can cover putting 4 pot 2.7 Boxster calipers onto the same size rotor. I'd just rather put good pads into my stock calipers *if* I can find something that will actually be good.

It sounds like making the jump to something more expensive from EBC might be the best bet.

[Hondaracer]

I still gotta go to red wagon. I went to bistro wagon rouge often when it was open and it was always great. Shame it closed, cause even if the food is as good at red wagon that building it was in was so cool.

As Mike, I have a hard time getting anything but the trucker breakfast with them pancakes. Their breakfast Bahn Mi though is killer as well.

The dinner menu is very dinerish, they tried to go a little fancier earlier on and it was great but I think it wasn’t doing too well so they doubled down on burgers and stuff like that, which have all been great as well.

[Badhobz]

I've sat with some of these guys... :badpokerface:



No better way to have a meat.

You missed the one in maple bitch, but we almost got kicked out for swearing at… get this…. Some truck stop burger joint.

[EvoFire]

I'm not bothered by dust, noise is the only thing I don't want.

The rotors are about 275mm and I'm limited to those so I can fit under 15s. I have Hawk HPS rear pads that seem to work well but they only support the very base model Celica now for some reason. The one thing I can do is wait until the budget can cover putting 4 pot 2.7 Boxster calipers onto the same size rotor. I'd just rather put good pads into my stock calipers *if* I can find something that will actually be good.

It sounds like making the jump to something more expensive from EBC might be the best bet.

Stoptech pads used to be CHEAP. I don't know about right now. The C-TEK semi metallic front says $14. I'd say give them a try IF they have the right fitment for your GT4. Too many times more obscure cars like yours can be very hard to find parts for.

$14 can't even get you a McD meal nowadays.

[BIC_BAWS]

It's a 3200lb+ street car so I don't want something noisy or that needs heat to work or whatever.

I'm shocked that its 3200+ lbs.

I'm not bothered by dust, noise is the only thing I don't want.

The rotors are about 275mm and I'm limited to those so I can fit under 15s. I have Hawk HPS rear pads that seem to work well but they only support the very base model Celica now for some reason. The one thing I can do is wait until the budget can cover putting 4 pot 2.7 Boxster calipers onto the same size rotor. I'd just rather put good pads into my stock calipers *if* I can find something that will actually be good.

It sounds like making the jump to something more expensive from EBC might be the best bet.

I don't know too much about your car, but I found a few options, you'll have to verify fitment. If you're gonna jump to EBCs, you might as well look at a JDM option.

https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/search?page=1&q=st185+brake+front

Endless CC-RG (https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/products/endless-ep076-cc-rg?_pos=50&_sid=2c32a25c8&_ss=r) - one of the few pads that I've tried is actually quiet for the amount to stopping power/great brake feel that you get out of it.

I've heard good things about the Dixcel stuff, but haven't tried it myself.

Dixcel Type M (https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/products/dixcel-311144-m?_pos=77&_sid=ee8edc558&_ss=r)

[underscore]

Yeah she's a sturdy gal. The base trim ST you could order down to about 2500lbs but the turbo and AWD systems plus a glass hatch and a lot of extra bracing add up. I've shaved probably 100lbs off mine, other people have gotten theirs down to about 2800 by stripping as much as they can. You can get carbon replacements for almost the entire body now but that's $$$$.

Fortunately they used the same front brakes on all but the base trim level, but not a lot of brands support Celicas to begin with. EBC lists part numbers for the Celica but they don't seem to be in stock anywhere, which isn't promising.

[bcrdukes]

Which pads and rotors are you running now? Could be a cheap option to get the rotors resurfaced and the pad material re-bedded.

Is your GT4 a daily driver or strictly for rally?

Re: StopTech - *Edit - Correction*. They used to be cheap until they were bought out and sold to Centric. They used to have an amazing product for the enthusiast/auto sport market, but their products and prices suck now.

Re: Dynamic Friction - Some times their pads are hit and miss but it highly depends on your application. A few guys with the local PCA run them in their 986/987 and 996/997 street cars for track days and they all agree it's not bad for the price. The braking consistency fades after probably three or four track days in with heavy braking. Keep in mind, CTMP/Mosport is not a brake-heavy track like say for example, Mission Raceway, so keep that in mind.

I have a set that I bought but never installed them. I'm still using my factory pads and I'm super slow. :D

If you want to read the story behind Stoptech's demise, read this post. StopTech - End of an era??? Replacement help! (https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-and-drivers-education-forum/1385595-stoptech-end-of-an-era-replacement-help-3.html#post19630971)

[underscore]

Right now they're stock-spec mystery rotors that came with the car that I had resurfaced. Pads are Beck Arnley ceramics. Both have been on the car since I think 2018? and have maybe 12k on them.

It's technically my main car but I WFH and hardly go anywhere so it only does like 3k/year. Maybe I should look up how to re-bed the current pads and see if it helps them at all. Sitting outside and not driving much probably isn't great for them.

[EvoFire]

Probably not gonna get much from bedding ceramic pads imo. You'll just end up smearing them across the rotors.

[MG1]

I drive by Lake City almost daily. I've often wAndered what they're building there. Did some digging and found the answer, I think.

https://bridgestudios.com/facility/lake-city-studios/

I'm glad that stink hole, Swiss Water, is out of there.

[GS8]

I drive by Lake City almost daily. I've often wAndered what they're building there. Did some digging and found the answer, I think.

https://bridgestudios.com/facility/lake-city-studios/

I'm glad that stink hole, Swiss Water, is out of there.

I worked in Lake City 5 years ago in a rat infested building and even then I found out the long term plans as our landlord were constantly approached by developers regarding the future.

We moved out in 2020.

Basically, the long term plan (Covid changed timelines) is to turn that stretch of Lake City and possibly more into a Universal Studios style mega complex. Given Vancouver's film tax credit system as well as currently shitty dollar, this would mean tons of momentum in the film scene here and the need for more facilities. Not to mention small studios are consistently being bought up by mega-conglomerates.

Unrelated:

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

[spoon.ek9]

Reg wagon got some fire burgers now on their dinner menu

Had a quick look at their menu, $21+ for burger/sides and no drink. I suppose that's the going rate these days. but that's exactly why we're talking about the burger at that Save-on for $11.99! They also serve alcohol within the restaurant so you could potentially have burger, fries, AND a beer for $20 all inclusive.

[Hondaracer]

Well yea.. it’s a restaurant.. lol

[spoon.ek9]

and deal hunting is deal hunting ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[mikemhg]

Hard pressed to get a burger and fries for less than $20 at a restaurant nowadays.

Beef ain't cheap, been that way for a minute.

[Badhobz]

Well yea.. it’s a restaurant.. lol

Red wagon isn’t a restaurant bro. It’s a hole in the wall. It’s basically a dilapidated house with tables and chairs.

I’ve seen cafeterias with better accommodations.

[Hondaracer]

The old one hasn’t been around for 3-4 years, the new rendition is a proper restaurant by any standard it’s a block and a half down from the old one

[Badhobz]

o yah? the old one was the kiddie corner to churches chicken and it took over from a pho place, which took over from a very very ancient Chinese restaurant that was very very good.

God I miss that old Chinese restaurant. they used to sell you a beef needle, oops, beef noodle soup for 4 dollars that was super delicious. The same decor in the old red wagon was the one that the Chinese restaurant was using.

Anyway I don't know why that place is popular. you white people gravitate towards the strangest shit. Especially the prices they wanted for one of their skillets.

[whitev70r]

On game days, Romer's have a special, $19.95 for burger, fries, and beer ! Not bad. I think it goes for NHL, NFL, maybe NBA?

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAOeud5P3tS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[Manic!]

Hard pressed to get a burger and fries for less than $20 at a restaurant nowadays.

Beef ain't cheap, been that way for a minute.

Bin4 is half price after 9 PM when you buy a drink.

[westopher]

When you're getting $15 dollar restaurant burgers, chances are an A&W burger is gonna taste a lot better. Like its $23 for a burger at steamworks. A teen burger for sure has better ingredients.

[spoon.ek9]

I've been to both Romer's and Bin4. Both were decent but I suppose friends/dates over hyped it so I was left underwhelmed. Nothing against either one, just my personal experience.

[westopher]

No you're right they both suck.

[sonick]

Vancouver is a few years behind culinary, but in NY and LA there is a growing trend of going back to basics with the burger, that I hope in a few years we'll start seeing it pop up here.

Back to basics meaning smaller patties (1.5oz-2oz) cooked with good technique (hard sear, plenty of maillard), basic ingredients like onions, processed "american" cheese, and a ultra refined soft pillowy bun.

https://youtu.be/Y7mQK1IejlY

https://youtu.be/3Gicqwc3m0k

[CivicBlues]

Sorry but I can no longer justify paying $20 for a burger that's one inch thick, overcooked, between stale "brioche" bun and stacked high with toppings that no human jaw can bite into. This shit needs to go the way of the dodo bird. Pretty sure Romer's and Bin whatever is still guilty of that as are the usual suspects Earls, Cactus, Browns, etc.

Multiple patty Smash burgers with alternating slices of American cheese that's where it's at I'd gladly play top dollar for.

[CivicBlues]

lol great minds think alike and at the same time

[sonick]

Sorry but I can no longer justify paying $20 for a burger that's one inch thick, overcooked, between stale "brioche" bun and stacked high with toppings that no human jaw can bite into. This shit needs to go the way of the dodo bird. Pretty sure Romer's and Bin whatever is still guilty of that as are the usual suspects Earls, Cactus, Browns, etc.

Multiple patty Smash burgers with alternating slices of American cheese that's where it's at I'd gladly play top dollar for.

I had the Gastown Double Burger at Pourhouse recently and it pretty much hits this exact description, and was fucking great (but tbh I could do without the bacon)

"brisket & chuck, american cheese, bacon, caramelized onions, pickles, shredduce, secret sauce, potato bun, hand-cut fries"

It's $25 with fries or $17 without.

Tbh if they got rid of the bacon and did it with raw thinly sliced onions instead of caramelized, and used basic chuck instead of the more expensive brisket blend, they could probably get it even cheaper and still be amazing.

[noclue]

The burger at the keg is pretty good and decently priced.

[CivicBlues]

I had the Gastown Double Burger at Pourhouse recently and it pretty much hits this exact description, and was fucking great (but tbh I could do without the bacon)

"brisket & chuck, american cheese, bacon, caramelized onions, pickles, shredduce, secret sauce, potato bun, hand-cut fries"

It's $25 with fries or $17 without.

Tbh if they got rid of the bacon and did it with raw thinly sliced onions instead of caramelized, and used basic chuck instead of the more expensive brisket blend, they could probably get it even cheaper and still be amazing.

Yeah Pourhouse is legit. They can also do it medium rare IIRC since they grind their own beef.

[Traum]

The burger at the keg is pretty good and decently priced.
If I'm going to the KEG, there isn't a snowball's chance in hell that I'd be getting burger. :fuckyea:

[Hondaracer]

“This is why I’m fat” post

Texx big burger in Whalley is one of the better burgers I’ve had in a while great tasting beef and a proper sloppy burger, an upgraded 5 guys imo and better fries. Doesn’t look like much as I had it delivered but not sure if I’d want to eat in :lol

https://i.imgur.com/dwyWD07.jpeg

Red wagon Big Mac

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

With In-N-Out it’s really weird because people seem to either not like it, or are generally indifferent, or you love it. It’s probably my favourite fast food burger, 3x3 with chopped chili’s and onions

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

[EvoFire]

Sorry but I can no longer justify paying $20 for a burger that's one inch thick, overcooked, between stale "brioche" bun and stacked high with toppings that no human jaw can bite into. This shit needs to go the way of the dodo bird. Pretty sure Romer's and Bin whatever is still guilty of that as are the usual suspects Earls, Cactus, Browns, etc.

Multiple patty Smash burgers with alternating slices of American cheese that's where it's at I'd gladly play top dollar for.

Romer's was pretty bad when I went many years ago, I have not had the desire to go back.

[SkinnyPupp]

Do you have Shake Shack there? Those are the best fast food burgers I can get here. Slightly better than 5 Guys although I prefer 5 Guys fries

For some reason I prefer takeout, as the cheese has a chance to thicken up a bit and the bun is extra squishy. It's nasty stuff but so good

[bcrdukes]

Shake Shack is not in Vancouver yet, or at least not that I know of any plans for them to open up there. They just opened up in Toronto, but I have yet to try it. I've enjoyed Shake Shack overall (including the one at TST HK!)

Re: Five Guys - My experience with their burgers has not been fantastic, and I've given them a chance several times. The problem is likely me.

@westopher - Have you been to Splitz Grill lately? Curious how they are now. It's been many years since I've been!

[underscore]

It's $25 with fries or $17 without.

Why are fries so expensive now? They used to be a cheap side but that's half the price of the burger.

[Traum]

Was grocery shopping at Superstore this afternoon, and they bloody wanted $9 for 2 bags of McCain Superfries. And that was supposed to be a discounted deal too, because they would have charged $5.49 for a single bag.

[westopher]

Shake Shack is not in Vancouver yet, or at least not that I know of any plans for them to open up there. They just opened up in Toronto, but I have yet to try it. I've enjoyed Shake Shack overall (including the one at TST HK!)

Re: Five Guys - My experience with their burgers has not been fantastic, and I've given them a chance several times. The problem is likely me.

@westopher - Have you been to Splitz Grill lately? Curious how they are now. It's been many years since I've been!
Splitz in Vancouver is gone unfortunately. The family (OG owners of splits whistler) gave up on the restaurant business I heard and left Van.
I've heard the one in whistler (new owners) is great still after being a bit not great after it was sold, but haven't been in a long time.

[westopher]

I had the Gastown Double Burger at Pourhouse recently and it pretty much hits this exact description, and was fucking great (but tbh I could do without the bacon)

"brisket & chuck, american cheese, bacon, caramelized onions, pickles, shredduce, secret sauce, potato bun, hand-cut fries"

It's $25 with fries or $17 without.

Tbh if they got rid of the bacon and did it with raw thinly sliced onions instead of caramelized, and used basic chuck instead of the more expensive brisket blend, they could probably get it even cheaper and still be amazing.
FYI brisket is a fair bit cheaper than chuck roll nowadays, and less than half the price of chuck flats.

[bcrdukes]

RIP Splitz Grill Vancouver. Great burgers and great prices.

[westopher]

It was a true family business too. The dad and kids working the kitchen, the mom working the till. They were good people and made good food. It's a very sad sign of the family restaurant dying.

[Manic!]

3% of the year is gone. You need to watch this. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEv_z1ix7wT/?igsh=bWprNTVqZTNoNnI4

When I was in New York in the summer I went to 3 different burger places including Hamburger America. 7th street burger was the best. Never had a burger patty so hot in my life. They have multiple locations in NYC.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/yHdQtsjY4Fs

[supafamous]

Multiple patty Smash burgers with alternating slices of American cheese that's where it's at I'd gladly play top dollar for.

I'm no burger expert but I quite like the Royale with Cheese at Bells & Whistle - it's two smashed patties with melty American cheese, a secret sauce and pickles. I liken it to what a Big Mac could be if it was actually good. The cheese is pretty rich so it stands out in each bite and the pickles have a nice briny sweetness to it. It's my current favourite local burger.

From Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodPorn/comments/twl9ko/mouth_watering_burger_royale_with_cheese_at_local/

[westopher]

animal burger at the gull in north van is still probably my favourite in the city. Fresh ground, cooked med rare-medium and always seasoned well with a good crust on the patty. TBH I don't know where else is great anymore. I always liked the pourhouse burger years ago when I went often ish, hawksworth had a great burger, but that unfortunately came with being in hawksworth and alibi room had a really good, not great burger, but the beer list that came with it bumped it up into great category.

[BIC_BAWS]

Do you have Shake Shack there? Those are the best fast food burgers I can get here. Slightly better than 5 Guys although I prefer 5 Guys fries

For some reason I prefer takeout, as the cheese has a chance to thicken up a bit and the bun is extra squishy. It's nasty stuff but so good

The closest Shake Shack we have is in Kirkland, WA. There's also one at UVillage in Seattle. I love shake shack, but it must also be because I love how fake American cheese tastes. It just hits diff.

[spoon.ek9]

Romer's was pretty bad when I went many years ago, I have not had the desire to go back.

My first experience there (River District), a spider literally crawled down from the ceiling and walked all over my plate. When we told the server, she asked me "do you want to change tables?". Well fucking duh. I was surprised they didn't offer me anything as an apology (could have been as simple as a free coke or whatever). Hell, they didn't even really apologize for the incident at all now that I think about it.

[68style]

Is that really their fault / preventable though? Lol

[spoon.ek9]

To some degree no, but they could have at least said sorry and moved us right away lol. I got neither!

But anyways, I remember my friend saying that I'll LOVE their burgers and they use the BEST ingredients. After one bite, I thought to myself "this isn't anything special". I didn't really have the heart to tell her the truth.

[CivicBlues]

I'm no burger expert but I quite like the Royale with Cheese at Bells & Whistle - it's two smashed patties with melty American cheese, a secret sauce and pickles. I liken it to what a Big Mac could be if it was actually good. The cheese is pretty rich so it stands out in each bite and the pickles have a nice briny sweetness to it. It's my current favourite local burger.

From Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodPorn/comments/twl9ko/mouth_watering_burger_royale_with_cheese_at_local/

Isn't that what they call a Big Mac in Paris?

[spoon.ek9]

isn't that a Pulp Fiction reference?

[Manic!]

Some rich women are pissed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY5w7NcbdKo

[jing]

Was grocery shopping at Superstore this afternoon, and they bloody wanted $9 for 2 bags of McCain Superfries. And that was supposed to be a discounted deal too, because they would have charged $5.49 for a single bag.

$2.88 for Cavendish fries!

[red kryptonite]

if u guys are ever in vic, give betty burgers a try.

https://tnstatic.net/attachments/20210304_153140-jpg.1069939/

https://tnstatic.net/attachments/20210309_151555-jpg.1069940/

https://tnstatic.net/attachments/20210312_160539-jpg.1069941/

[supafamous]

Isn't that what they call a Big Mac in Paris?

It's what they call a quarter pounder with cheese. They got the metric system over there, they wouldn't know what a quarter pounder is.

A Big Mac's a Big Mac but they call it Le Big Mac. I don't know what they call a Whopper cause I didn't go to Burger King but do you know what they put on French fries in Holland instead of ketchup? Mayonnaise! They drown them in it!

[CivicBlues]

A Quarter Pounder with cheese!?? Well I can picture the cheese...

Do they have Krusty partially gelatinated non-dairy gum based beverages?

[Hondaracer]

Yesterday out for a walk so fucking typical..

Buddy guy TFW (the driver looked fresh off the boat) didn’t know if their truck would fit under this tunnel that does under HWY 1 here:

https://i.imgur.com/3NfYJCa.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/J2wRsXJ.jpeg

So although the height is clearly posted, they stopped 20 feet outside the tunnel with hazards on while other cars passed, the passenger then got out and guided the truck in until he could determine whether they could fit or not, and he walked half the tunnel until hopping the rail and getting back in…

Fucking clowns, if you’re driving a vehicle like this and don’t know the height/routes, you probably shouldn’t be driving such a vehicle. Not like this has already happened 30 other times..

[Manic!]

https://i.ibb.co/D4VTDXd/linus.jpg

Funny they used that pic but it's actually happening.

[mikemhg]

animal burger at the gull in north van is still probably my favourite in the city. Fresh ground, cooked med rare-medium and always seasoned well with a good crust on the patty. TBH I don't know where else is great anymore. I always liked the pourhouse burger years ago when I went often ish, hawksworth had a great burger, but that unfortunately came with being in hawksworth and alibi room had a really good, not great burger, but the beer list that came with it bumped it up into great category.

I concur with this, The Gull is my personal favorite burger/fries combo in Vancouver, they have it down perfect. A good basic burger, and fantastic Kennebec style fries.

Pourhouse is good, but their burger has too much going on, I don't need a bunch of extra shit on my burger.

I enjoy Between2Buns too because the owner is cool, but their burger is way too expensive for a basic smashy, bloody $14 for a double cheeseburger, and that's for the burger only.

[BIC_BAWS]

Bin4 is half price after 9 PM when you buy a drink.

Bin4 after 9PM sucks tremendously at the Brentwood location. During regular hours, Granville and Brentwood are reasonably decent. But man the contrast at "happy hour" is fucking disgusting.

[Manic!]

Bin4 after 9PM sucks tremendously at the Brentwood location. During regular hours, Granville and Brentwood are reasonably decent. But man the contrast at "happy hour" is fucking disgusting.

The one in Nanaimo is pretty good.

[BIC_BAWS]

The one in Nanaimo is pretty good.

The one in Saanich is pretty good too. Good vibes, good food, and plenty of hotties.

[winson604]

PSA just went to Beefway to pick up some steak and holy shit Rib Eye was $29.99/lb wtf, did notice short ribs at like TNT for example was stupid expensive recently. That said, the reason for my PSA is Picanha was only $12.99/lb and the clerk said nobody buys it in the Winter so they're just selling at cost where as those few who know generally buy in the Summer. Anyway, stupid cheap for $12.99/lb go load up if you enjoy it like I do.

[68style]

https://i.ibb.co/D4VTDXd/linus.jpg

Funny they used that pic but it's actually happening.

Context ?

[roastpuff]

Context ?
Linus Tech Tips is going on the Tonight Show

[mikemhg]

Bin4 after 9PM sucks tremendously at the Brentwood location. During regular hours, Granville and Brentwood are reasonably decent. But man the contrast at "happy hour" is fucking disgusting.

The Brentwood location on Boundary might as well be a completely different restaraunt.

It's literally nothing like the Main St location in terms of quality.

[unit]

Linus Tech Tips is going on the Tonight Show

i dont see whats such a big deal abt this, linus has been a pretty big name for over a decade now. not the same little backroom nerd that he was at ncix.

[supafamous]

The Brentwood location on Boundary might as well be a completely different restaraunt.

It's literally nothing like the Main St location in terms of quality.

We're talking the Bin4 in the Accent Inn? "Bin" twice, first time it wasn't bad but the second time it was awful. Driest chicken tenders we've ever had and my burger wouldn't have survived being cooked any longer.

[68style]

Linus Tech Tips is going on the Tonight Show

I get that part like who the person is but I don't see what the controversy or whatever is?

Interesting my sister's good friend from school is the CEO of his company. Really nice guy.

[roastpuff]

I don't think it's controversy? I think Manic is saying it's cool that a tech nerd is making it to the Tonight Show?

[BIC_BAWS]

PSA just went to Beefway to pick up some steak and holy shit Rib Eye was $29.99/lb wtf, did notice short ribs at like TNT for example was stupid expensive recently. That said, the reason for my PSA is Picanha was only $12.99/lb and the clerk said nobody buys it in the Winter so they're just selling at cost where as those few who know generally buy in the Summer. Anyway, stupid cheap for $12.99/lb go load up if you enjoy it like I do.Top Sirloin Cap aka Picanha is $16.99/kg at Costco.

I don't remember if I posted here but yeah beefway really went up in pricing. Supposedly Columbus Meats has better pricing.

I went to beefway and I was shocked at the significant decrease in quality compared to previous years. Tho still fatty. The pieces I got varied so much in thickness, but $29.99/lb

I also went to Meridian but their ribeyes are too short for my liking and too lean, but thick. Max they sell is 12oz - $20.

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[Manic!]

It's nice to see a local guy on the tonight show. He is going to be showing bad bunny and Fallon new products from CES. Funny they used this picture.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D7ShRPYXoAA-XXB.jpg

[winson604]

I don't think it's controversy? I think Manic is saying it's cool that a tech nerd is making it to the Tonight Show?

The only controversy if any is the Honey fiasco that got blown up recently and some people saying Linus should have warned everyone but he has made his position clear as to why he didn't.

[spoon.ek9]

It's what they call a quarter pounder with cheese. They got the metric system over there, they wouldn't know what a quarter pounder is.

A Big Mac's a Big Mac but they call it Le Big Mac. I don't know what they call a Whopper cause I didn't go to Burger King but do you know what they put on French fries in Holland instead of ketchup? Mayonnaise! They drown them in it!

reminds me of:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0TuTM3Y97M

[sonick]

reminds me of:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0TuTM3Y97M

lol the Simpsons is playong off of the Pulp Fiction scene, which supa is quoting from in his post.

at 0:43:
https://youtu.be/ab7eVVG3I8s

[spoon.ek9]

I'm aware haha. Any chance there is to reference the Simpsons, you must. This is the way.

[MG1]

Damn, I was at the Brentwood upper parking lot. Just got out of London Drugs, when across the driveway was this Dodge muscle car. Just parked in the handicap parking. Out steps this granny. Cane and all. She must have been in her 80's. I roll down the window and yell out, "Nice Car!!!" She's like, "Thank you........" I had a short convo with her. I bet that thing goes pretty fast. She replies, "It goes fast when I want it to." She even said, "Right on," like something to of an episode of the Mod Squad. She must have been a hot rod chick back in the day. Anyway, I hope when I'm her age, I'd be driving a TT Supra for shits and giggles.

[Hondaracer]

Being old af and driving cars that you’ll most likely crash or cause bodily harm to others is the best because who cares if your insurance goes up, you just stop driving :lol

[spoon.ek9]

this was a really cool story in case anyone here hasn't seen it

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63333801/mazda-rx-7-fd-grandma-preservation-video/

Props to grandma for loving that car for so long and also having the courage to return her car to Mazda and give up her license. That certainly wasn't an easy decision. I know I'd love to do the same if Honda were interested in restoring my EF or EK! Got to give Mazda a lot of credit for putting in the effort to restore and preserve her most prized possession. All around a pretty kick ass story.

[Badhobz]

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/740544/richard-hammond-daughter-speaks-out-after-split-from-wife/

wtf. Hamster divorced after 28 years of marriage. I wonder what happened. 28 years is a long bloody time

[radeonboy]

^Recovering from those major accidents during the TG years likely changed his personality (in private) which might've contributed to this outcome.

The hardest hit are probably his kids, but at least his daughter Izzy seems to have a good relationship with him based on the DriveTribe videos they release together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhr7kJD-mWI

[Manic!]

He killed it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vybLi25Q8Fw

[Gumby]

Linus seemed pretty nervous at first, but settled in and did a great job!

However, he's probably the most casually dressed guest ever on The Tonight Show... sandals with socks?! :lol

[6793026]

^ i think jay leno hosted adam sandler and he started just going on with sneakers and hoodies for all his appearances.

Linus did well. I just think it's tough for anyone to get fame despite you getting billions of views.
first paragraph - did you know these people with millions of followers...Bella Poarch, sydney sweeney, paul mescal, kai cenat, jimmy donaldson (mr beast), yet none of us will even recognize Mr beast if we see him and when we are on amazon prime, it won't even suggest his version on squid games if we browse our streaming channels.

Just an article today on van sun
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/07/an-age-old-problem-for-hollywood-stars
or here
https://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-beacon-herald/20250114/281818584483228

[Badhobz]

Linus seemed pretty nervous at first, but settled in and did a great job!

who dis!? :pokerface:

[whitev70r]

Some geeky youtuber (with a likeable personality) that blew up showing people the latest tech, gadgets, etc.

[Badhobz]

my youtube is weird, i didnt even know anything about "mr beast" as the no 1 youtuber till about a few months ago. That kind of content never pops up on my algorithm

[bcrdukes]

Some geeky youtuber (with a likeable personality) that blew up showing people the latest tech, gadgets, etc.

Did he start his career at NCIX doing tech reviews with this Asian girl? The name is vaguely familiar as I believe it was posted on the forum before.

[spoon.ek9]

I vaguely remember tech nerds creaming their pants over a moderately attractive asian girl at NCIX

[CivicBlues]

Wasn't there a big controversy with him not too long ago?

[underscore]

iirc Linus started doing NCIX reviews which turned into Linus Tech Tips, which kept going even after NCIX closed (RIP).

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/740544/richard-hammond-daughter-speaks-out-after-split-from-wife/

wtf. Hamster divorced after 28 years of marriage. I wonder what happened. 28 years is a long bloody time

Like Izzy said he was gone a lot for filming which probably didn't help. They slowed down a little during the last bit of TGT but I remember during an episode of TG Clarkson mentioned they had been away for 6 weeks for one shoot. Their kids are grown up and moved out a year or so ago as well. Combine all that and their life is gonna be pretty different now than it was a couple years ago.

[whitev70r]

Some geeky youtuber (with a likeable personality) that blew up showing people the latest tech, gadgets, etc.

Did he start his career at NCIX doing tech reviews with this Asian girl? The name is vaguely familiar as I believe it was posted on the forum before.

Not sure ... you'd have to be really into this to know the guy's history.

[roastpuff]

Y'all are looking for NCIX Esther.

[Manic!]

Some geeky youtuber (with a likeable personality) that blew up showing people the latest tech, gadgets, etc.

Collage dropout from Langley who now has over 200 employees and a company worth well over 150 million.

[bcrdukes]

^^Thank you for correcting my username.

[roastpuff]

Y'all are looking for NCIX Esther.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COALkXIzN3E&pp=ygULbmNpeCBlc3RoZXI%3D

Here's a recent video featuring Esther. Side note, she's Linus' sister in law lmao.

[Manic!]

.........

[Badhobz]

isnt NCIX dead? amazing how this guy's doing so well while the company itself is dead as a stump

[bcrdukes]

isnt NCIX dead? amazing how this guy's doing so well while the company itself is dead as a stump

Canada Computers bought their locations/business? (Something like that.)

I was at my local Canada Computers the other day and my wife asked the staff if they were Geek Squad. The guy was so insulted. :badpokerface:

[Badhobz]

hahaha fun

I remember the days when NCIX, ANITEC, ATTIC and other mom/pop computer shops were around. I honestly dont know how they made any money, the margins were so small.

Out of high school i used to work at the ANITEC shop on kingsway building computers and trying to sell people garbage. What a different life that was.

10 bucks an hour man... take home after tax was like peanuts. Saved up the peanuts to buy a Voodoo Card

[EvoFire]

hahaha fun

I remember the days when NCIX, ANITEC, ATTIC and other mom/pop computer shops were around. I honestly dont know how they made any money, the margins were so small.

Out of high school i used to work at the ANITEC shop on kingsway building computers and trying to sell people garbage. What a different life that was.

10 bucks an hour man... take home after tax was like peanuts. Saved up the peanuts to buy a Voodoo Card

Shit I visited Anitec a lot when I was in highschool. I may have crossed paths with your Sentra lol. I started going when they were at the old location on Kingsway near Earles.

[bcrdukes]

What the damn, $10/hour? That's baller.
I remember working at McDonald's for $7.00/hr, a $0.11 raise was considered "good."

[EvoFire]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COALkXIzN3E&pp=ygULbmNpeCBlc3RoZXI%3D

Here's a recent video featuring Esther. Side note, she's Linus' sister in law lmao.

I'd still tap that :lawl:

I mean, this or Chicken lady? I'd take Esther all day everyday

[bcrdukes]

Badhobz likes his women like his chicken.

[Hondaracer]

hahaha fun

I remember the days when NCIX, ANITEC, ATTIC and other mom/pop computer shops were around. I honestly dont know how they made any money, the margins were so small.

Out of high school i used to work at the ANITEC shop on kingsway building computers and trying to sell people garbage. What a different life that was.

10 bucks an hour man... take home after tax was like peanuts. Saved up the peanuts to buy a Voodoo Card

We balled with dat Voodoo3000

Half life and CS was the envy of everyone lol

[6793026]

I remember the days when NCIX, ANITEC, ATTIC and other mom/pop computer shops were around. I honestly dont know how they made any money, the margins were so small.

Out of high school i used to work at the ANITEC shop on kingsway building computers and trying to sell people garbage. What a different life that was.

10 bucks an hour man... take home after tax was like peanuts. Saved up the peanuts to buy a Voodoo Card

I used to work at distribution and sold components to Anitec and the rest of the chinese mom / pop shop owneers.

Canada Computers bought their locations/business? (Something like that.)


CC and NCIX were rivals.

Linus was told to work on video / unboxing (like kids opening xmas presents) on youtube. This started back 2008 and then he just kept going and reaping the results.
I wouldn't say he 'just made it bad' suddenly.

As for Mr. Beast, i still had no idea who the guy is until my nephew said OH WE HAVE to buy his chocolate. I told him i ain't supporting a youtuber and just cause his name is on a chocolate bar.
While walking out of walmart, i see someone's kid with 3 mr. beast chocolate bar which his daddy bought.

[Traum]

All this talk about NCIX...

I am still a little shocked at how rapidly the NCIX empire crumbled -- or at least that's how it seemed to the average consumer. They have only expanded to have retail locations in Toronto for... what? a year or 2? And then before I know it, they went belly up.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COALkXIzN3E&pp=ygULbmNpeCBlc3RoZXI%3D

Here's a recent video featuring Esther. Side note, she's Linus' sister in law lmao.
The brief shot early in the video showing a young Linus and Esther under the NCIX banner... My goodness they practically look like babies compared to how they are now!

And that makes me feel old... :okay:

[EvoFire]

All this talk about NCIX...

I am still a little shocked at how rapidly the NCIX empire crumbled -- or at least that's how it seemed to the average consumer. They have only expanded to have retail locations in Toronto for... what? a year or 2? And then before I know it, they went belly up.


The brief shot early in the video showing a young Linus and Esther under the NCIX banner... My goodness they practically look like babies compared to how they are now!

And that makes me feel old... :okay:

Rumour was they didn't pay their bills for a long time and the suppliers either stopped or would only do COD. When you can no longer get product, a retailer will fail pretty quickly.

Also something about over expanding too quickly.

I do wonder what happened to Anitec though, they just suddenly and quietly went away. Though NCIX did eat their lunch.

[underscore]

I remember when they shut down and sold everything off cheap, some dude bought their internal servers which still had piles of unencrypted customer data on it. He tried selling copies of it but iirc either the cops arrested him or just made him stop.

[Gumby]

The brief shot early in the video showing a young Linus and Esther under the NCIX banner... My goodness they practically look like babies compared to how they are now!

And that makes me feel old... :okay:
I feel the same way! I always feel mixed emotions when looking at old photos...

I remember when they shut down and sold everything off cheap, some dude bought their internal servers which still had piles of unencrypted customer data on it. He tried selling copies of it but iirc either the cops arrested him or just made him stop.
Unfortunately, the data including private employee and customer info was leaked, copied, and sold multiple times.

[roastpuff]

If you want to read more go search for u/exncix on reddit. Spills a lot of beans behind the why of the downfall of NCIX.

TLDR bossman got too big for his britches, did some shady accounting and started selling weird lifestyle/home appliance stuff, bad credit, lots of debt, expanded too fast.

[unit]

to be fair when amazon started out it was just a bookstore for a long time. i remember when people started buying other things from there everyone thought it was kinda weird. now you buy subscriptions for your toothpaste on there. what a world.

[Badhobz]

Anitec went tits up too. That lao ban was like 5 feet nothing, this tiny little dude who hired a bunch of teenagers for cheap. I still remember when they layed me off, they were already downsizing and the market was turning bad.... i think that was when intel first released those core chips in the early 2000's. I had to go upstairs to talk to them and i was pretty sad after i got laid off.

shit, what a trip. From that shit hole, to driving a maserati a few years later and then home ownership in 2008. Christ, life is unpredictable.

[bcrdukes]

Everyone I know who once worked at a local Vancouver computer store is baller AF. (A few of you here on this very forum.) :suspicious:

[6793026]

the only one that didn't go tits up are Frontier PC.
Patch (used to be at UBC) is probably no longer in business
I bought my first cpu from Generic (besides subway on broadway) - when sales were still on computer newspapers on weekly specials.
there was anitec, ncix, a power etc. even Memx came in and left.

[bcrdukes]

Oh man, I used to look forward to The Computer Paper to see all the different ads for computer stuff. Good times.

[jing]

A-Power is still around

[Manic!]

I have no idea how they are still around but bought my first PC from these guys. I don't think the website layout has changed in decades.

ATIC Computers (http://www.atic.ca/)

[roastpuff]

Generic is still around too. Man I remember buying my 9800XT from them!

[sonick]

Looks like Addax Computer is also still around. I wonder if its the same inside where you go upstairs and its like all weird and carpeted.

A-Power was my other go-to.

Anybody remember The Computer Paper, i think it was called, where all these places would advertise in and they would have a price list of parts that would be updated weekly. Good times.

[Mikoyan]

Oh man, I used to look forward to The Computer Paper to see all the different ads for computer stuff. Good times.

The issues with the 3.5" AOL demo floppy disks were gold. I think almost all my HS and first year Uni CS class assignments were handed in on reused AOL disks.

[SkinnyPupp]

I wish I could remember the name, but my main store in the late 90's was one in Parker Place. ICI Computer I think?

When I started my hardware site I worked with them to borrow hardware to review in exchange for a banner on my site. One of the first things I tested was a really expensive double GPU video card from ATI that unfortunately sucked and I had to say so. After that I had to stick to coolers for a while (I was one of the first to review the Golden Orb which was a huge hit if you guys remember)

Being an honest, small sized hardware site was not a great business strategy as it turns out, but I was able to make it work for like 15 years. The real way to make money was to work in favor of the hardware companies, not the readers. Oh well.

[EvoFire]

^ What was your site? The only local thing that I remembered back in the day was SPCR.

[bobbinka]

wow, didn't know A-Power and Addax are still around

[bobbinka]

I wish I could remember the name, but my main store in the late 90's was one in Parker Place. ICI Computer I think?


Think they moved to Yaohan. Last time I walked by, it looked empty/closed though.

[bcrdukes]

HardCoreWare!

[N.V.M.]

how is Atic still going? they had the worst rep, but they also had the best prices. I remember ordering parts was like ordering soup from the soup nazi. holy fuck. just to save $20.

[SkinnyPupp]

HardCoreWare!
I knew a lot of the local webmasters in Vancouver and around the world. They were much better businessmen than I ever was. I am kind of an engineer at heart, and I just wanted to learn and write about the hardware.

Looking back, I probably would have been much better off just working for one of those guys instead of doing my own thing.

[spoon.ek9]

I used to deliver computer cases from a warehouse in Richmond to a LOT of these places you guys mentioned lol. It was a minimum wage job but I had fun drifting in the delivery van with bald wheels and falling asleep in the warehouse when there was buttfuck nothing to do. The owner was some salty wet Taiwanese(?) guy and I found his stash of porn hidden on a shared company drive :lol

Eventually got laid off but oh well, started collecting EI instead. Ha!

[SkinnyPupp]

I used to deliver computer cases from a warehouse in Richmond to a LOT of these places you guys mentioned lol. It was a minimum wage job but I had fun drifting in the delivery van with bald wheels and falling asleep in the warehouse when there was buttfuck nothing to do. The owner was some salty wet Taiwanese(?) guy and I found his stash of porn hidden on a shared company drive :lol

Eventually got laid off but oh well, started collecting EI instead. Ha!
Hopefully the collection wasn't... questionable... in any way

[supafamous]

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a60357725/2002-acura-3-2-cl-type-s-vs-2002-bmw-330ci-archive-test/?taid=678724d3163c0e0001b58ff5&utm_campaign=trueanthemTWCD&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Remember when Acuras could hold their own against the best Germany had to offer?

The 330ci cost more than 20% more and won the comparison against the CL Type S by only 1 point.

[RabidRat]

God. A good friend of mine passed away after two years of painful cancer treatment. He left behind a wife and a 3 year old kid. Incredibly thoughtful and generous guy. Heck of a father and husband, really cared for his family, and just everyone around him in general. Drove an ND, rode a GS - we used to ride in the mountains out in the Bay Area (met him through the work A Capella Club).

I didn't find out until I texted him to check in yesterday. Since he had relocated to LA and I had relocated to Toronto, we haven't seen each other in person for a while. His wife replied just now, and said he passed away last week. The end had come so quickly that he didn't have time to give her a list of people to contact.

It's like it's always the people who least deserve it, are the ones who have to go?

Sucks.

[Badhobz]

thats why you gotta live every day like it's your last man. my doggie showed me that last year. He was fine in early July, nothing too bad, and by Sep 8 he was dead.

2 lousy months. Its the same with your friend... when it comes, it comes quick.

So stop being a cheap fuck, go live, go eat, go fuck, go do whatever the fuck hell you wanna do and don't let people stop you from living your dream.

[RabidRat]

how is Atic still going? they had the worst rep, but they also had the best prices. I remember ordering parts was like ordering soup from the soup nazi. holy fuck. just to save $20.

You're so right, that's exactly how it was.

First and only time I went there, I got yelled at for not being 100% efficient putting in my order, paying, getting the F out. Other people got yelled at for being too slow / too ignorant, and were openly mocked. It was terrible lol.

[SkinnyPupp]

I never went to ATIC because of that. Their prices weren't so great that the shitty service should be rewarded. Pay a few dollars more for proper service (and you'd often need it back then if something went wrong)

[bcrdukes]

thats why you gotta live every day like it's your last man. my doggie showed me that last year. He was fine in early July, nothing too bad, and by Sep 8 he was dead.

2 lousy months. Its the same with your friend... when it comes, it comes quick.

So stop being a cheap fuck, go live, go eat, go fuck, go do whatever the fuck hell you wanna do and don't let people stop you from living your dream.

I just want to ride on a jet ski and take a selfie to share with everyone on the forum. :okay:

[Mikoyan]

I never went to ATIC because of that. Their prices weren't so great that the shitty service should be rewarded. Pay a few dollars more for proper service (and you'd often need it back then if something went wrong)

In the 90's a friend of mine went to ATIC to buy a CPU. He walked out when they brought one out from the back and placed it pins down on the counter. No packaging or antistatic bag. He just turned around and walked out.

[Badhobz]

I just want to ride on a jet ski and take a selfie to share with everyone on the forum. :okay:

If it’s not depressing I don’t wanna see it.

[Acura604]

Anyone ever get a FEDEX delivery delivered to a wrong address? i.e. townhouse complex and they apparently dropped it off at a diff unit but the photo of delivery does not show the damn unit #. i created a case - its a DELL monitor - but what typically happens here? am not prepared to knock on every unit door asking if they got my goddamn monitor damnit... need my 1440P 100HZ !!!!

[Badhobz]

You just swap your summers back on and then call 1800 FedEx

[Razor Ramon HG]

Bit of a dumb question for you electricians.

If I'm reading 10 amps combined across a few banks of a PDU, and the input is 208 volt triple phase power, is this calculation correct to get the wattage?

Triple phase x 10 amps x 208 volts

1.732 * 10 * 208 = 3602.56 watts

Since I don't want to use more than 80% on the circuit, I'd need at least 4320 watts of power to the PDU - not including the calculations for devices drawing more at peak usage.

Anything that I'm missing? I'm trying to calculate power needs for a datacenter renewal.

[Acura604]

You just swap your summers back on and then call 1800 FedEx

you're this guy... makes a living off OLD ASS MATERIAL -

https://i.ticketweb.com/i/00/00/49/66/61/Original.jpg?v=5

[underscore]

Bit of a dumb question for you electricians.

If I'm reading 10 amps combined across a few banks of a PDU, and the input is 208 volt triple phase power, is this calculation correct to get the wattage?

Triple phase x 10 amps x 208 volts

1.732 * 10 * 208 = 3602.56 watts

Since I don't want to use more than 80% on the circuit, I'd need at least 4320 watts of power to the PDU - not including the calculations for devices drawing more at peak usage.

Anything that I'm missing? I'm trying to calculate power needs for a datacenter renewal.

I'm an electrical tech, not an electrician, but that sounds right to me.

[Gerbs]

thats why you gotta live every day like it's your last man. my doggie showed me that last year. He was fine in early July, nothing too bad, and by Sep 8 he was dead.

2 lousy months. Its the same with your friend... when it comes, it comes quick.

So stop being a cheap fuck, go live, go eat, go fuck, go do whatever the fuck hell you wanna do and don't let people stop you from living your dream.

I wanna drive the LC, let me live my dream

God. A good friend of mine passed away after two years of painful cancer treatment. He left behind a wife and a 3 year old kid. Incredibly thoughtful and generous guy. Heck of a father and husband, really cared for his family, and just everyone around him in general. Drove an ND, rode a GS - we used to ride in the mountains out in the Bay Area (met him through the work A Capella Club).

I didn't find out until I texted him to check in yesterday. Since he had relocated to LA and I had relocated to Toronto, we haven't seen each other in person for a while. His wife replied just now, and said he passed away last week. The end had come so quickly that he didn't have time to give her a list of people to contact.

It's like it's always the people who least deserve it, are the ones who have to go?

Sucks.

2024 was the first year hearing about 2 acquaintances pass away from illness/accident. In these early death cases, is it because largely due to poor health choices or mostly RnG? The friends that died were healthy and active but it appears early deaths are mostly luck based. Darts, alcohol, not exercising and drugs seem to only affect the 50+yo timeline. Makes me wanna buy the P-Car and not wait.

[bcrdukes]

I'm an electrical tech, not an electrician, but that sounds right to me.
lol

[underscore]

lol

Hey it hasn't stopped people from asking me to wire their basements lol

[bcrdukes]

Classic underscore :D

[underscore]

https://e7.pngegg.com/pngimages/94/162/png-clipart-the-simpsons-character-illustration-ralph-wiggum-chief-wiggum-lisa-simpson-marge-simpson-bart-simpson-the-simpsons-springfield-fictional-character.png

[spoon.ek9]

Hopefully the collection wasn't... questionable... in any way

nah, nothing weird or questionable. however, his wife also worked at the company and most definitely had access to that drive too. i think he's just lucky she never found it :lol

[Razor Ramon HG]

Alright boys, if you are taking your partners out for dinner for Valentine's, where are guys going? Looking for suggestions.

[roastpuff]

Le Crocodile.

[Hondaracer]

Croc looks like it’s fallen off hard since feenie took over

Like.. a fucking burger at Le Crocodile, come on

[GLOW]

Bit of a dumb question for you electricians.

If I'm reading 10 amps combined across a few banks of a PDU, and the input is 208 volt triple phase power, is this calculation correct to get the wattage?

Triple phase x 10 amps x 208 volts

1.732 * 10 * 208 = 3602.56 watts

Since I don't want to use more than 80% on the circuit, I'd need at least 4320 watts of power to the PDU - not including the calculations for devices drawing more at peak usage.

Anything that I'm missing? I'm trying to calculate power needs for a datacenter renewal.

don't you mean 4500 watts?

[Badhobz]

Alright boys, if you are taking your partners out for dinner for Valentine's, where are guys going? Looking for suggestions.

Go to published on main.

We only have a handful of Michelin starred restaurants in Vancouver. Half of them are boring ass sushi joints. So try the ones that are not

If you say it’s too expensive then just take a hibachi, a dungeon crab you caught from cates park and make her a meal in the forest somewhere (afterwards make sure to….finish her !!!!)

[CivicBlues]

Bacchus is always a good "old-world European-style" standby.

Dark, white tablecloths, dressed-up waiters - none of that hipster minimalist shit.

Try and get one of the 2 person side-by-side booths

[punkwax]

Go to cactus club.

*ducks westopher’s judo chop*

[Gumby]

My back deck is 40" off the ground. Right where the stairs connect to the deck, I suspect the wood is rotting and it's just a matter of time before the stairs will collapse. Can I just find someone to help repair this via Home Depot's Home Services feature?

https://i.ibb.co/0KhvpzG/IMG-3265.jpg