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90LXCoupe
11-29-2015, 08:10 PM
Today my Dad would have turned 69. He was 38 when he passed away. What I wouldn't give to have him here. Call your parents. Visit them. Listen to their stories. You never know when you will have to say goodbye to them.

HyperGT
11-29-2015, 09:27 PM
on a plane, with wifi and wine and TMC....good times.

Zexhuffer
11-29-2015, 09:39 PM
Today my Dad would have turned 69. He was 38 when he passed away. What I wouldn't give to have him here. Call your parents. Visit them. Listen to their stories. You never know when you will have to say goodbye to them.

Sorry to hear about your dad.

Called both my parents today and just saw this.

hsousa88
11-29-2015, 10:16 PM
I wish I had a reason to buy this

http://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2014/04/2014-Ram-2500-Power-Wagon-front-three-quarter-02.jpg

cf105arrow
11-29-2015, 10:47 PM
The results of half my day. Looks better in person. Merry Christmas! Let the season begin.

4284

Laffs
11-30-2015, 12:09 AM
I wish I had a reason to buy this

http://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2014/04/2014-Ram-2500-Power-Wagon-front-three-quarter-02.jpg

Wish they came in diesel.

ZR
11-30-2015, 08:20 AM
Great looking truck. For me, keep daily driver expenses in check so that I never need to compromise on Mustang mods.

baddbullitt
11-30-2015, 10:26 AM
Great looking truck. For me, keep daily driver expenses in check so that I never need to compromise on Mustang mods.

Nicely said!!!

stangstevers
11-30-2015, 11:56 AM
I still want 4 more inches of lift on the ranger... but you know fox is sucking me dry.

hsousa88
11-30-2015, 01:47 PM
Great looking truck. For me, keep daily driver expenses in check so that I never need to compromise on Mustang mods.
But it has a winch... you know, to pull the fox outta da mud at TMP.

:)

Laffs
11-30-2015, 02:01 PM
Great looking truck. For me, keep daily driver expenses in check so that I never need to compromise on Mustang mods.

Mod everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ZR
11-30-2015, 02:22 PM
But it has a winch... you know, to pull the fox outta da mud at TMP.

:)

So you do have a good reason to purchase.

ZR
11-30-2015, 02:22 PM
Mod everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If only the budget would allow.

RedSN
11-30-2015, 02:30 PM
DD needs to be dead-nuts reliable. Even if budget allows, I would not mod it. Don't need the insurance hassles either.

Hobby vehicle: go nuts.

hsousa88
11-30-2015, 02:38 PM
Mod everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So your saying 6" lift 3" body lift and 38's? Got it.

stangstevers
11-30-2015, 02:45 PM
So your saying 6" lift 3" body lift and 38's? Got it.

I got 3" BL and the Edge Version has 2" blocks in back, I cranked the torsion bars up front to even it out. Got 4.56 gears waiting to be installed and wanted 37" tires lol... Oh well. I like the truck the way it is, minus the 3.73's with 33" tires.

Laffs
11-30-2015, 03:13 PM
If only the budget would allow.

Mod the budget!


DD needs to be dead-nuts reliable. Even if budget allows, I would not mod it. Don't need the insurance hassles either.

Hobby vehicle: go nuts.

I generally DD mod when OEM fails. Like if the struts go, replace with leveling kit bilsteins or better yet, Fox's with bypass and better springs. Wear out the tires, up size and get better. Blow the factory speakers and get some nicer ones and headunit.

When I t-boned a Jeep with my leveled, big tire, modded DD, my insurance guy told me they didnt total it because it was such a nice truck and replacing it would cost my insurance co more.

Not advocating strapping an exocage and nitrous in your DD, but like, making it your own and something you love to drive, fuck ya.


So your saying 6" lift 3" body lift and 38's? Got it.

On a 1500 IFS, noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

On a 2500+ 37s all day.

hsousa88
11-30-2015, 03:29 PM
On a 1500 IFS, noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

On a 2500+ 37s all day.

Lol I switched up the stock tires but stuck with stock size.. I'm a pussy.

hsousa88
11-30-2015, 03:31 PM
On a 1500 IFS, noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

On a 2500+ 37s all day.

Lol I switched up the stock tires but stuck with stock size.. I'm a pussy.

Sent from my SGH-I257M using Tapatalk

Laffs
11-30-2015, 03:47 PM
Lol I switched up the stock tires but stuck with stock size.. I'm a pussy.

It's all good.

ZR
11-30-2015, 04:06 PM
Hugo, we already knew dat buddy. ;)


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NvxI0_AxDQc/UalfdVfqagI/AAAAAAAAAsM/cqXTFffu5I0/s1600/pussy-cat_o_531109.jpg

stangstevers
12-01-2015, 08:14 AM
I wish it was legal to bludgeon people to death.

ZR
12-01-2015, 08:15 AM
^ YIKES!!!

stangstevers
12-01-2015, 08:26 AM
Just one of those moods eh... Serious neck/back pain and migraine this morning. Oh and I have a 1 1/2 hour presentation this morning to the board of directors on a project that's costing them some serious coin. Not in a mood. Ughhhh

ZR
12-01-2015, 08:30 AM
Tried to call in sick myself, boss won't hear of it.

stangstevers
12-01-2015, 08:36 AM
lol

There's no escape eh... climb the corporate ladder or self-employed. We're all screwed. Unless you become a politician, such an easy life. No need to use mind or body, just stand there. Don't even have to look pretty any more (wynne proves that in spades).

stangstevers
12-01-2015, 10:53 AM
My neck/back hurts so much, even lifting my massif cock makes it painful. lokl.... Yay pain meds at work,

RedSN
12-01-2015, 10:53 AM
...become a politician, such an easy life. No need to use mind or body, just stand there.
Except you have to talk to people. Not just people, other politicians. Ugh. No thanks.
And having to win a popularity contest every 4 years just to keep your job? No thanks.
Kissing babies? Ewww. No thanks.

baddbullitt
12-01-2015, 10:55 AM
Tried to call in sick myself, boss won't hear of it.

Sounds like you need a new boss eh!! ;)

ZR
12-01-2015, 11:24 AM
Your not kidding.

Not4you
12-01-2015, 12:43 PM
That CREED movie was actually pretty good ... "IF" you liked the rest of the Rocky series.

baddbullitt
12-01-2015, 01:37 PM
Found out today that the Montreal job is down to me and one other guy (whos not already with our company) Were getting down to the wire now!! Nail biting!!! lol..

Blackmare
12-01-2015, 01:53 PM
Found out today that the Montreal job is down to me and one other guy (whos not already with our company) Were getting down to the wire now!! Nail biting!!! lol..
Good luck Mark. Hope you get it.

BOOOSTD
12-01-2015, 03:31 PM
Shaving the Movember off....I did my part and supported a great cause, raised a few bucks and looked like a clown for a month (I don't suit a stache) :glee:

92redragtop
12-01-2015, 04:11 PM
Found out today that the Montreal job is down to me and one other guy (whos not already with our company) Were getting down to the wire now!! Nail biting!!! lol..

Good luck - fingers crossed (for you of course)!

92redragtop
12-01-2015, 04:12 PM
Your not kidding.

Maybe you can go on strike - seems to work for the teachers.

RedSN
12-01-2015, 04:34 PM
strike? he might get locked out.

stangstevers
12-03-2015, 11:49 AM
on my mind... why don't they call cereal "cold soup"?

BOOOSTD
12-03-2015, 11:51 AM
The cost of groceries these days are getting crazy!

stangstevers
12-03-2015, 11:52 AM
The cost of groceries these days are getting crazy!


Everything is going up. Just wait for the carbon tax scam to hit us. You know wynne/trudeau are going to make a mess of this.

Ray721
12-03-2015, 02:21 PM
The cost of groceries these days are getting crazy!

It's absolutely disgusting. Pricing going up. Amount of product going down. The cost of living is getting out of control.

Joe Q Public
12-03-2015, 08:47 PM
Front page of the Toronto Star today...

$37 Billion Dollars in HYRDO FEES to ME AND YOU weren't necessary.... Auditor General Says.

Thank you, WYNNE Liberal Government.

I don't have enough MIDDLE FINGERS on two hands....

ZR
12-03-2015, 11:13 PM
Applying the final touches before installing this afternoon. Thanks to the guys at Beatty and Woods for such a quick turn around.

Canuckcleaner
12-04-2015, 08:23 AM
What's that going into Rick?

ZR
12-04-2015, 08:33 AM
Back into an '03 Cobra, sure it a purdy looking thing.

ZR
12-04-2015, 08:33 AM
I'll try and remember to post picks of the pistons later on, detonation ate them alive.

ZR
12-04-2015, 09:49 AM
Just because I've been asked, pulley bridge etc is not new. Cleaned and shot with hammertone paint sures makes it look that way though. We also did intake and all raw alum bits n pieces.

baddbullitt
12-04-2015, 10:03 AM
Sure is one purdy engine you got there bud!! :)

92redragtop
12-04-2015, 10:54 AM
The guys at Beatty & Woods do great work.

Ray721
12-04-2015, 11:21 AM
Damn that's nice!

stangstevers
12-04-2015, 12:57 PM
Front page of the Toronto Star today...

$37 Billion Dollars in HYRDO FEES to ME AND YOU weren't necessary.... Auditor General Says.

Thank you, WYNNE Liberal Government.

I don't have enough MIDDLE FINGERS on two hands....

You mean thank you Toronto/GTA :D

Good new is, I don't think the "Harris sold the 407" will work next time around.

TheMustangShow
12-04-2015, 01:42 PM
Applying the final touches before installing this afternoon. Thanks to the guys at Beatty and Woods for such a quick turn around.

That looks NICE!

Big Power with a matching sized Bill. LOL!

hsousa88
12-04-2015, 03:09 PM
Just because I've been asked, pulley bridge etc is not new. Cleaned and shot with hammertone paint sures makes it look that way though. We also did intake and all raw alum bits n pieces.
Good old hammertone... looks great!

NickD
12-04-2015, 06:36 PM
two things that piss me off and one that left me confused

I went to city hall yesterday to argue a parking ticket I got on my street. In speaking with the gentleman (nice guy) he mentioned that the first was from a complaint aka one of my neighbors called. Ive spoken to most of them before about leaving the car on the road as we don't have enough room on the driveway and no one cares or has issue. The only person we have thought that it could be was the guy across the street who turned off my mustang in the driveway that time, I also think the timelines were close together. Ive been angry for two days now, and have decided first snowfall I will be drawing a penis on his lawn.

Second piss off, I ordered Halo 5 last week with free shipping as the warehouse is in streetsville and I always get items the next day anyways. Apparently as the holidays approach regardless of the item being in stock they decided to sit on it and not ship it out for a week until 5am this morning with the intentions of delivery today. Fine thats what I get for not paying $3 in shipping... So I look at the tracking today and it went from mississauga to stoney creek (30 min west past my house) and now has updated showing delivery tomorrow aka monday. So ordering a video game I could have bought in store is now going to be in the 3rd week since ordering. Fuck you amazon.

Last update is the questioning one. Its actually good news. I got an email about scheduling an interview, only thing is I cannot find any email where I applied to it, no company web site. After confirming the date I casually asked for more info regarding the position (I like to be proactive) he said we can discuss during the interview. I dont want to go in blind but Ive done quite a bit of digging and cant find a thing about this company.

hsousa88
12-04-2015, 06:56 PM
Who has tried these LED headlights? they look pretty promising

http://opt-7.com/fluxbeam-led-headlight/

90LXCoupe
12-04-2015, 07:06 PM
Rant on! I am not happy with my daughter's teacher. Mackenzie was so pumped to do a duet/solo for the school xmas concert. Came home today and the teacher crushed her by replacing her with another child. The reason? Two reasons in fact. First she was a little off pitch with her partner. Yesterday she wasn't. One time she was off pitch. Second, the child that replaced her is the same height as the other child. Which he also gave as a reason to my daughter. Keep in mind this isn't a professional choir. A school concert for crying out loud. NOT American Idol or the Voice. I've been to every concert each year. The kids are not all in tune. Does anybody complain? No! Everyone claps because this a damn public school xmas concert. I've spoken with her teacher and expressed my extreme disappointment in how this has played out. I'm giving the teacher til Monday afternoon to rectify this situation. I will take it to the next level after that. Rant off

stangstevers
12-05-2015, 06:49 AM
two things that piss me off and one that left me confused

I went to city hall yesterday to argue a parking ticket I got on my street. In speaking with the gentleman (nice guy) he mentioned that the first was from a complaint aka one of my neighbors called. Ive spoken to most of them before about leaving the car on the road as we don't have enough room on the driveway and no one cares or has issue. The only person we have thought that it could be was the guy across the street who turned off my mustang in the driveway that time, I also think the timelines were close together. Ive been angry for two days now, and have decided first snowfall I will be drawing a penis on his lawn.

Second piss off, I ordered Halo 5 last week with free shipping as the warehouse is in streetsville and I always get items the next day anyways. Apparently as the holidays approach regardless of the item being in stock they decided to sit on it and not ship it out for a week until 5am this morning with the intentions of delivery today. Fine thats what I get for not paying $3 in shipping... So I look at the tracking today and it went from mississauga to stoney creek (30 min west past my house) and now has updated showing delivery tomorrow aka monday. So ordering a video game I could have bought in store is now going to be in the 3rd week since ordering. Fuck you amazon.

Last update is the questioning one. Its actually good news. I got an email about scheduling an interview, only thing is I cannot find any email where I applied to it, no company web site. After confirming the date I casually asked for more info regarding the position (I like to be proactive) he said we can discuss during the interview. I dont want to go in blind but Ive done quite a bit of digging and cant find a thing about this company.

Penis? LOL That won't make things better...

I think I got emails like that before, regarding interviews for ghost companies. I never went farther than no thanks. Seems like a scam to me, unless you're a secret agent or a hit man, I'd not waste the time. But if you go, let us know.

RedSN
12-05-2015, 04:34 PM
Penis? LOL That won't make things better....
That's gotta go up on a quote board somewhere.

jibbijib
12-05-2015, 05:15 PM
Went to crappy tire to get that sweet two piston air pump that's on sale for 54.99 cuz I actually need one.

Sold out. Dangit you civilian plebs who will only use it once or twice, leave it for the people who need it!

twister
12-05-2015, 06:52 PM
Trevor's new car :highfive:

Old Fart
12-05-2015, 09:17 PM
Trevor's new car :highfive:

It is really nice!!

92redragtop
12-06-2015, 12:18 AM
Went to crappy tire to get that sweet two piston air pump that's on sale for 54.99 cuz I actually need one.

Sold out. Dangit you civilian plebs who will only use it once or twice, leave it for the people who need it!

Think I saw those in Bolton tonight.

Ray721
12-06-2015, 12:47 AM
Very happy that i haven't put the mustang away. Went for a killer cruise earlier.

ZR
12-06-2015, 01:35 AM
Cobra cruise here today.

hsousa88
12-06-2015, 02:49 AM
I miss having some bass in my ride.. ran 2 12" subs in my first car for years and I loved it. Think it's time to mock up a sub box to put under the truck rear seat.

55 HD
12-06-2015, 09:59 AM
I was on the bike yesterday just to go across Town. Could have gone further but time was a factor as we were cleaning out the garage getting ready for the move. Cobra got a rip yesterday as well.

stangstevers
12-06-2015, 11:44 AM
Collecting wife points... Going to convert the master bedroom powder room into a 3 piece with shower during my holidays and remove the popcorn ceiling on the first floor, put in some crown moldings and coffered ceiling. LOL That should be about 350hp worth of points? lol

Screw
12-06-2015, 11:48 AM
Collecting wife points... Going to convert the master bedroom powder room into a 3 piece with shower during my holidays and remove the popcorn ceiling on the first floor, put in some crown moldings and coffered ceiling. LOL That should be about 350hp worth of points? lol

geez I'd need at least a full month of holidays to do that

ZR
12-06-2015, 02:09 PM
A three to four year project for me, not like I'd ever finish though.

Ray721
12-06-2015, 02:42 PM
Hear ya on that one Rick. When I say I'll do something I'll do it. Don't know why she has to be on my case every six months 😃

Scrape
12-06-2015, 03:23 PM
Shit my car has too many high tech gadgets in it. All I hear is beeps and it periodically intervenes. It hates my driving habits I guess lol!

hsousa88
12-06-2015, 04:01 PM
Xmas shopping = complete

Good luck to anyone who will be shopping till the 24th... I feel your pain. Not!!

Scrape
12-06-2015, 04:20 PM
Malls were pretty busy today.

hsousa88
12-06-2015, 04:27 PM
Malls were pretty busy today.

Drove past yorkdale, looked to be a mess.

ZR
12-06-2015, 04:46 PM
Fawkers out spendin loot like it's free.

hsousa88
12-06-2015, 04:47 PM
Fawkers out spendin loot like it's free.

It is free... just swipe and worry about it later! :sarcasm:

ZR
12-06-2015, 04:50 PM
Ummm, no thanks.

RedSN
12-06-2015, 06:30 PM
Today's project: finally installed the e-brake cable for my truck that I got from Ed nine months ago. Works great, thanks Ed!
Truck is now ready for winter. Back brakes, fronts, and e-brake cable.

hsousa88
12-06-2015, 07:25 PM
Today's project: finally installed the e-brake cable for my truck that I got from Ed nine months ago. Works great, thanks Ed!
Truck is now ready for winter. Back brakes, fronts, and e-brake cable.
What truck ya got?

Intmdtr
12-06-2015, 07:36 PM
What truck ya got?

He drives a Forzda

RedSN
12-06-2015, 08:54 PM
Yep. Ford Ranger with the better looking Mazda sheet metal. ....and a few Mustang parts.

92redragtop
12-07-2015, 12:15 AM
Warming up after spending an hour trying to get a small dog running around the neighbourhood to safety. His family showed eventually up after we got him cornered in another neighbour's garage. I think "Buddy" had more fun with this game tonight than we did :devilish:

ZR
12-07-2015, 10:16 AM
Got a pair of em down the street that are forever getting loose. Love animals but damm it's getting annoying. Worst part, neighbor to the north of me is petrified of dogs, they always end up in hers or my yard.

Laffs
12-07-2015, 11:43 AM
Why do Range Rover's have to be so shit, but so good. Perfect Daily but bleeds the wallet dry.

92redragtop
12-07-2015, 12:05 PM
Got a pair of em down the street that are forever getting loose. Love animals but damm it's getting annoying. Worst part, neighbor to the north of me is petrified of dogs, they always end up in hers or my yard.

Yeah some folks don't pay attention - this is the 4th dog this year we've had to try and find their home after they were found running around the neighbourhood.

stangstevers
12-07-2015, 03:48 PM
on my mind...why are shower doors 230 pounds? And why am I doing this on the 2nd floor? lol

Scrape
12-07-2015, 04:05 PM
This is my brain right now.

http://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/ecus-tuning-54/136440d1427236711-ms-w-wonky-wideband-dangerous-complex-wiring.png

Scrape
12-07-2015, 04:06 PM
This is my brain right now.

http://www.miataturbo.net/attachments/ecus-tuning-54/136440d1427236711-ms-w-wonky-wideband-dangerous-complex-wiring.png

Scrape
12-07-2015, 04:06 PM
WTF? How did it double post?

Now I am messed up LOL!

Scrape
12-07-2015, 04:12 PM
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood will be a father for the fifth (and sixth) time next summer -- he and his third wife Sallie Humphreys, 37, are expecting twins.
"Sally and Ronnie Wood are delighted to announce that they are expecting twins in June 2016," a spokesperson for the band told NME. "Needless to say, they are thrilled and overjoyed with the wonderful news." The couple married in 2012.
Rolling Stones Could Return to Studio This December, Says Ronnie Wood
Wood has a son, Jesse, with his first wife Krissy Wood, and a son and daughter, Tyrone and Leah, with his second wife Jo Wood. He also adopted Jo's son Jamie. He has eight grandchildren.
Wood also recently announced that the Stones might be back in the studio starting this month, telling ABC Radio, "We'll maybe go in the studio in December and cut a few tracks and see what happens."

hsousa88
12-07-2015, 05:17 PM
Man, I love my woman.

Get a email from a bilstein supplier "Your order has been shipped".. me: WTF? I didn't order anything...

Turns out she ordered me adjustable bilsteins.. wooo!

http://www.4wheelparts.com/aux_incl/images.ashx?i=BIL_24-187367_PIC_4_1_72.jpg&partNo=BIL&w=500&h=500

RedSN
12-07-2015, 05:35 PM
Nice!

But I have a couple of comments:
A. how did she know you wanted those?
B. now she knows how much Mustang stuff really costs
C. that doesn't look like the right style for a fox

(edit: for Dodge Ram, duh)

hsousa88
12-07-2015, 05:42 PM
Nice!

But I have a couple of comments:
A. how did she know you wanted those?
B. now she knows how much Mustang stuff really costs
C. that doesn't look like the right style for a fox

(edit: for Dodge Ram, duh)

A. Been whining about how much I hate the rake on the truck since I bought it (I have a .txt file on my desktop with a bunch of parts I want for both the truck/fox)
B. She always knew, and always supported it (I got the look of death when I mentioned a full lift kit)
C. The fox already has bilsteins :)

I guess me getting her a shiny new iPad for xmas greased things up a lil.

stangstevers
12-07-2015, 05:46 PM
I do a $4000 renovation and hope I can buy a used 306 for 2500... lol

hsousa88
12-07-2015, 05:53 PM
I do a $4000 renovation and hope I can buy a used 306 for 2500... lol

Why not a $20k reno and a brand new crate motor? :D

RedSN
12-07-2015, 05:55 PM
^^^ that's sound logic.

baddbullitt
12-07-2015, 06:25 PM
2 weeks and no beer.... Good thing for vodka & sodas :D and a bit of red vino :) Almost at my first weight goal of 200!!! 12 to go!! All thanks to vodka!! lol.. And no carbs.. :P lolz I just love the feeling of getting back into my old clothes that I haven't fit into for the last 3 years!!! and a few 4 years!!!

ZR
12-07-2015, 07:30 PM
Congrats Mr.

jibbijib
12-07-2015, 07:37 PM
Today's project: finally installed the e-brake cable for my truck that I got from Ed nine months ago. Works great, thanks Ed!
Truck is now ready for winter. Back brakes, fronts, and e-brake cable.

You officially work faster than me. I've been without the equalizer cable on my Mustang since last year lol

hsousa88
12-07-2015, 07:57 PM
You officially work faster than me. I've been without the equalizer cable on my Mustang since last year lol

And you say Im slackin on the heater core....

Scrape
12-07-2015, 09:02 PM
Awesome stuff Mark! Congrats
2 weeks and no beer.... Good thing for vodka & sodas :D and a bit of red vino :) Almost at my first weight goal of 200!!! 12 to go!! All thanks to vodka!! lol.. And no carbs.. :P lolz I just love the feeling of getting back into my old clothes that I haven't fit into for the last 3 years!!! and a few 4 years!!!

NickD
12-08-2015, 12:59 AM
So I finally had Halo 5 delivered 10 days after I ordered it (from mississauga to burlington) and go to install it and the xbox says the hard drive is full...

stangstevers
12-08-2015, 08:18 AM
Why not a $20k reno and a brand new crate motor? :D

If I tally up the past 4 years... I should have a 900hp twin turbo Coyote swap. lol

stangstevers
12-08-2015, 09:26 AM
How bad would it be if a government said:

1) top earners aren't allowed to make over 500 times the bottom-earners at any business;
2) 90% of the workforce needs to be in the country.

Would that solve a few problems? I don't think CEOs would jump ship as there's still money to be made.

RedSN
12-08-2015, 10:02 AM
How bad would it be if ...
Bad, just bad. Stop.


And 90% of the workforce needs to be in the country?
Out of 20 million employed people in Canada, only 25,000 of them are migrant workers. So we're already over 99%.

5.4MarkVIII
12-08-2015, 10:05 AM
That's a slippery slope.
Sounds great with big Corp making billions or even millions.

But say your a small business owner who dose most of the work yourself but has one or two part time employees who help out a Couple days a week.
How does the government decide what it is a fair wage to pay Yourself.
Should you not deserve reward for hard work and sucessfull business? And not be penalized?

Most people have no idea the work and stress and sacrifice that top management and owners give to a business.

As for the 90% of workforce.
Will never happen. Society constantly demands lower prices but higher quality. At the same time we demand higher paying jobs.
You can't have it both ways. The reality is business are just that they are a business designed to make money. Not a charity to build product you sell at no profit to workers who you pay a premium.
Economics just doesn't work that way.

5.4MarkVIII
12-08-2015, 10:06 AM
Bad, just bad. Stop.


And 90% of the workforce needs to be in the country?
Out of 20 million employed people in Canada, only 25,000 of them are migrant workers. So we're already over 99%.

I read that as not sending work offshore in terms of manufacturing.

RedSN
12-08-2015, 10:35 AM
I read that as not sending work offshore in terms of manufacturing.
I don't even know how you would determine that.

Say for example: Inco, a Canadian company with say 90% of it's workforce in Canada, gets bought out by Vale, a huge international conglomeration based in Brazil. Overnight, their "90% workforce in Canada" drops to 15%. :shrug:

It's an international economy. You can't simply close the doors to the world and become a xenophobic hermit.

TheMustangShow
12-08-2015, 10:42 AM
How bad would it be if a government said:

1) top earners aren't allowed to make over 500 times the bottom-earners at any business;
2) 90% of the workforce needs to be in the country.

Would that solve a few problems? I don't think CEOs would jump ship as there's still money to be made.

GOV has no fuckin' business telling anyone how much money they can make.
GOV has no business telling Business Owners how to run their business.

Entrepreneurs and Businessmen make money, governments spend money.

What you are proposing, is a bigger, more intrusive, socialist style government, which has FAILED in the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe and Cuba.

baddbullitt
12-08-2015, 11:18 AM
I like boobs..

5.4MarkVIII
12-08-2015, 11:28 AM
I don't even know how you would determine that.

Say for example: Inco, a Canadian company with say 90% of it's workforce in Canada, gets bought out by Vale, a huge international conglomeration based in Brazil. Overnight, their "90% workforce in Canada" drops to 15%. :shrug:

It's an international economy. You can't simply close the doors to the world and become a xenophobic hermit.

That why I said it would never work.

5.4MarkVIII
12-08-2015, 11:28 AM
I don't even know how you would determine that.

Say for example: Inco, a Canadian company with say 90% of it's workforce in Canada, gets bought out by Vale, a huge international conglomeration based in Brazil. Overnight, their "90% workforce in Canada" drops to 15%. :shrug:

It's an international economy. You can't simply close the doors to the world and become a xenophobic hermit.

That why I said it would never work.

stangstevers
12-08-2015, 12:03 PM
That's a slippery slope.
Sounds great with big Corp making billions or even millions.

But say your a small business owner who dose most of the work yourself but has one or two part time employees who help out a Couple days a week.
How does the government decide what it is a fair wage to pay Yourself.
Should you not deserve reward for hard work and sucessfull business? And not be penalized?

Most people have no idea the work and stress and sacrifice that top management and owners give to a business.


But what if the small business you have an employee making 12 bucks an hour, or $24,000 per annum. You make $48MM. Then you fire the dude, get someone for 10, give yourself more bonus. Creates a huge gap, what if the 24k guy gets paid 35k and can afford more of your own products and buys more, you do more business, everyone makes more.

I've heard this idea before, not against it fully I think Ben & Jerry ran this way. Not saying CEO's should be limited to 7x the earnings of the bottom employee I'm saying 500x or even 1000x limit. But I agree it's not a sustainable practice and socialistic. People voted in a liberal government in canada because of the "anti-rich" feeling they have towards harper. I'm not anti-rich, would love to be a billionaire (lack the intelligence and/or luck or work ethic) but when you read about top CEO's making 60 million dollar bonus after reducing his/her workforce, you have to realize something is off? This has nothing to do with small business owners with 500 employees making a few million bucks after sacrificing their health, family and life for the business. I'm talking about the Gerry Schwartz types making nearly 90 million dollars a year, or in the USA some folks making upwards of $150MM annually. In other words, I make more than average and I wouldn't want to cap my salary to help people below me but I don't make 150 million dollars a year, if I did, I would have NO ISSUE reducing my salary to even 15 million if it meant my employees made a shit ton more money and were happy to work for my business. I don't know but I'm sure there's a tipping point, what the hell do you do with 150 million bucks a YEAR! I mean 1 year salary is enough for at least 10 modest lifetimes. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing I'm fucking over people with min wage and 20 hour work weeks while I get a x $million dollar salary because I keep share holders happy.

stangstevers
12-08-2015, 12:18 PM
I think I'm going to get assassinated at work...

"Please join us for an exclusive screening of the latest Star Wars movie!"

I responded with "is that a startrek thing"... I gave up on free food and star wars screening because I'm too lazy to go downtown lol

jibbijib
12-08-2015, 12:44 PM
I like boobs..

I concur

TheMustangShow
12-08-2015, 12:52 PM
I think I'm going to get assassinated at work...

"Please join us for an exclusive screening of the latest Star Wars movie!"

I responded with "is that a startrek thing"... I gave up on free food and star wars screening because I'm too lazy to go downtown lol

Maybe a better analogy?

Some poor souls got assassinated at work in California recently, just minding their own business, many shot in the back. RIP

stangstevers
12-08-2015, 02:37 PM
Get into a nerd-fight... sorry ya.

jibbijib
12-08-2015, 03:08 PM
Fuck being pc. This shits getting out of hand.

Also, every damn time the dealership that sold me my HellKitten emails me, they address me as Ian. And every time I tell them my name is Quinn. Got an email today saying it's been one year since I bought it, still calling me Ian.

I replied with "My name is not Ian, it's Quinn. I've specified this many times."

Maybe they'll get the hint this time.

stangstevers
12-08-2015, 03:09 PM
Let's hope they'll get it right Ian.

jibbijib
12-08-2015, 04:00 PM
Here's hoping, thanks Dave

RedSN
12-08-2015, 04:09 PM
Awesome!
Now I can call you Ian whenever you call me Jon. :thumbsup:

jibbijib
12-08-2015, 05:30 PM
Absolutely Dave :p

baddbullitt
12-08-2015, 05:51 PM
Thats awesome Hank!!! :)

stangstevers
12-08-2015, 07:48 PM
Thats awesome Hank!!! :)

I tell hue hwhat that boy ain't right

5.4MarkVIII
12-08-2015, 08:43 PM
L
But what if the small business you have an employee making 12 bucks an hour, or $24,000 per annum. You make $48MM. Then you fire the dude, get someone for 10, give yourself more bonus. Creates a huge gap, what if the 24k guy gets paid 35k and can afford more of your own products and buys more, you do more business, everyone makes more.

I've heard this idea before, not against it fully I think Ben & Jerry ran this way. Not saying CEO's should be limited to 7x the earnings of the bottom employee I'm saying 500x or even 1000x limit. But I agree it's not a sustainable practice and socialistic. People voted in a liberal government in canada because of the "anti-rich" feeling they have towards harper. I'm not anti-rich, would love to be a billionaire (lack the intelligence and/or luck or work ethic) but when you read about top CEO's making 60 million dollar bonus after reducing his/her workforce, you have to realize something is off? This has nothing to do with small business owners with 500 employees making a few million bucks after sacrificing their health, family and life for the business. I'm talking about the Gerry Schwartz types making nearly 90 million dollars a year, or in the USA some folks making upwards of $150MM annually. In other words, I make more than average and I wouldn't want to cap my salary to help people below me but I don't make 150 million dollars a year, if I did, I would have NO ISSUE reducing my salary to even 15 million if it meant my employees made a shit ton more money and were happy to work for my business. I don't know but I'm sure there's a tipping point, what the hell do you do with 150 million bucks a YEAR! I mean 1 year salary is enough for at least 10 modest lifetimes. I wouldn't be able to sleep at night knowing I'm fucking over people with min wage and 20 hour work weeks while I get a x $million dollar salary because I keep share holders happy.


Problem is the governemnt can't or won't limit a multimillion dollar corporation and leave the small Corp who makes a whole lot less.

fact remains minimum wage work gets minimum wage pay. Used to be a time where if someone wanted to make a better wage they worked hard to better themselves to earn it. Now they want the governemnt to force someone whose done the work and made the sacrifice to get what they have for, to give to someone who just wants it handed to them.

I had an employee onc who did a good job. Every six months he was in saying he had a job offer for more money.

I was paying him 3 bucks an hour more than any other business in our area was paying guys to do the exact same thing.
Plus gave him a work vehicle that was his to use and let him take the scrap which equaled about 100 to 150 bucks a week in cash above an beyond his pay.
Still walked into the office on day and said he had another offer. Doing something completely different but payed 50 cents more per hour than I was paying him. Told him sorry. Between the pay and the scrap and the truck he's getting a very good wage.
He walked in that Friday dropped his keys on the desk and said see ya.
Kickers is my fuel bill dropped by 100 bucks a week after he left. So either he was driving a tank of gas a week outside work( he lived one block from the store) or he was using my gas card to fuel up his wife's truck too.

Moral is. Everyone says business need to treat employees better but there is no loyalty any more. So many take advantage just to up and leave the first glimmer of something they think might be better.

stangstevers
12-09-2015, 01:34 PM
Someone is mowing his lawn down the street... I had to double check the date but it really is almost Xmas!!! Wow

Ray721
12-09-2015, 02:45 PM
That's not very good for the lawn [emoji53]

stangstevers
12-09-2015, 04:29 PM
Honestly though... Today, kind of hard to argue that climate change isn't real LOL...

hsousa88
12-09-2015, 05:29 PM
Champions league dreams have been destroyed...

GG Chelsea

Sent from my SGH-I257M using Tapatalk

5.4MarkVIII
12-09-2015, 05:32 PM
repeat post.

5.4MarkVIII
12-09-2015, 05:33 PM
Honestly though... Today, kind of hard to argue that climate change isn't real LOL...

They say that but we didn't break any records today.
https://weather.gc.ca/almanac/almanac_e.html?id=6158733
1966 13.9.

I still say we haven't been monitoring and recording weather accurately long enough to know what the normal weather cycles are on a world thats

hsousa88
12-09-2015, 05:59 PM
They say that but we didn't break any records today.
https://weather.gc.ca/almanac/almanac_e.html?id=6158733
1966 13.9.

I still say we haven't been monitoring and recording weather accurately long enough to know what the normal weather cycles are on a world thats

I agree

5.4MarkVIII
12-09-2015, 08:09 PM
They say that but we didn't break any records today.
https://weather.gc.ca/almanac/almanac_e.html?id=6158733
1966 13.9.

I still say we haven't been monitoring and recording weather accurately long enough to know what the normal weather cycles are on a world thats


Lol just realized that not only did it double post but it cut off the end.

Meant to say on a world that's over a billion years old.

NickD
12-09-2015, 08:45 PM
Pizza Hut is greasy and not worth it... :thumbsdown:

stangstevers
12-10-2015, 05:57 AM
Pizza Hut? Yuck, yeah don't go there.

baddbullitt
12-10-2015, 08:26 AM
I miss pizza :(

I'll just sit here and enjoy this protein shake instead..LOL.. Mmmmmmmmmm NOT!! LOL

ZR
12-10-2015, 08:35 AM
Domino's ain't too bad. One near us, makes a decent pie.

Scrape
12-10-2015, 09:01 AM
Domino's and Little Caesars gets my vote. But a protein shake :thumbsup:

stangstevers
12-10-2015, 09:26 AM
Damn you and pizza talk

http://www.buildyourownpizzaoven.com/wp-content/themes/pizza/images/pizza-oven.jpg

baddbullitt
12-10-2015, 10:31 AM
Well looks like I won't be moving to Montreal.. But on a good note the guy I was up against didn't get the position either.. My lack of being completely bi-lingual was the stopper.. But in a province that's french first it's a pretty major thing!!!

Stephen06GT
12-10-2015, 11:03 AM
Well looks like I won't be moving to Montreal.. But on a good note the guy I was up against didn't get the position either.. My lack of being completely bi-lingual was the stopper.. But in a province that's french first it's a pretty major thing!!!

Sorry about not getting the new position, but glad to know you'll still be in the GTA.

RedSN
12-10-2015, 11:09 AM
I told you not to use the word 'tabernacle' in the interview. (j/k)

Sorry you didn't get the position, sounded like you were really excited about it.

stangstevers
12-10-2015, 11:14 AM
Well looks like I won't be moving to Montreal.. But on a good note the guy I was up against didn't get the position either.. My lack of being completely bi-lingual was the stopper.. But in a province that's french first it's a pretty major thing!!!

Tabarnak! Better luck next time. Yeah problem is law 101 in quebec. I once had the language police threaten to sue us because my computer's OS was in English... My boss chased him out of the office with a golf club though.

Ray721
12-10-2015, 01:09 PM
Well looks like I won't be moving to Montreal.. But on a good note the guy I was up against didn't get the position either.. My lack of being completely bi-lingual was the stopper.. But in a province that's french first it's a pretty major thing!!!

On the bright side we get to have a rematch [emoji4]

baddbullitt
12-10-2015, 01:57 PM
Hey thanks guys.. I'll get'em next time... So I took the rest of the day off. Came home, having a beverage, and some music therapy.. Picked up steaks and all the works... Gonna bbq tonight and dust myself off and hit it hard tomorrow!!! I'm down but far from out!! :)

stangstevers
12-10-2015, 02:48 PM
That's the spirit... so when are we getting another RWD V8?

baddbullitt
12-10-2015, 03:11 PM
That's the spirit... so when are we getting another RWD V8?

When I get tired of Quattro supercharged Vsix'rs...lol

5.4MarkVIII
12-10-2015, 04:36 PM
Well looks like I won't be moving to Montreal.. But on a good note the guy I was up against didn't get the position either.. My lack of being completely bi-lingual was the stopper.. But in a province that's french first it's a pretty major thing!!!

That sucks.
It's a shame though if they didn't hire you because you don't speak English well then that would be discrimination. But cuz you don't speak French well it's okay.

TheMustangShow
12-10-2015, 04:54 PM
Well looks like I won't be moving to Montreal.. But on a good note the guy I was up against didn't get the position either.. My lack of being completely bi-lingual was the stopper.. But in a province that's french first it's a pretty major thing!!!

Sorry to hear that Mark, discrimination at it's finest. On the bright side, you get to continue living in Canada. :)

ZR
12-10-2015, 05:50 PM
Same here, sorry to hear Mark. Enjoy yer dinner buddy.

Scrape
12-10-2015, 06:05 PM
Ah that sucks Mark. Better luck next time and enjoy that dinner. Reading it made me hungry.

hsousa88
12-10-2015, 08:40 PM
Wow, 4 years later and looks like justice will be served.

Not sure if anyone here remembers this case but my buddy Mike Pimentel was murdered NYE 2012.

http://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=767121

RIP Mike.

Zexhuffer
12-10-2015, 10:06 PM
looks like I'm driving a cube van to Nova Scotia for new years

That sounds horrid

92redragtop
12-11-2015, 12:25 AM
Wow, 4 years later and looks like justice will be served.

Not sure if anyone here remembers this case but my buddy Mike Pimentel was murdered NYE 2012.

http://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=767121

RIP Mike.

Glad they caught the person (assuming the evidence supports it). Let's hope the evidence stacks up in court and they can convict.

ZR
12-11-2015, 07:45 AM
Should bring at least some closure to his family and friends.
R.I.P.

Screw
12-11-2015, 07:55 AM
The battle wages on with scum squatter , what a mess .

ZR
12-11-2015, 08:07 AM
Don't envy you on this one John, been there n done that. Don't suggest the solution I used though. ;)

BOOOSTD
12-11-2015, 10:01 AM
$108 to renew a plate now....Pffff what a rip!

FoxRod
12-11-2015, 12:58 PM
Why do 'Muricans not want to ship to Canada or a U.S border pickup service, unsuccessful twice trying to buy (my dream) rim$ in the U.S forums for my 5-bolt conversion...might have to go new

TheMustangShow
12-11-2015, 01:03 PM
Why do 'Muricans not want to ship to Canada or a U.S border pickup service, unsuccessful twice trying to buy (my dream) rim$ in the U.S forums for my 5-bolt conversion...might have to go new

Because most don't give a fck, when you have a domestic market of 330+ million, most vendors don't want, nor need, the hassle of cross boarder shipping, exchange rate commissions, foreign chargebacks, etc.

The big players like American Muscle and CJ will ship to CAN though, did you try them?

FoxRod
12-11-2015, 01:06 PM
They are Used Rims (TF's , BBS RK's), don't think AM or CJ carry em...


Because most don't give a fck, when you have a domestic market of 330+ million, most vendors don't want, nor need, the hassle of cross boarder shipping, exchange rate commissions, foreign chargebacks, etc.

The big players like American Muscle and CJ will ship to CAN though, did you try them?

TheMustangShow
12-11-2015, 01:09 PM
They are Used Rims (TF's , BBS RK's), don't think AM or CJ carry em...

Wow!

Those BBS RKs are Unicorn Wheels, hope you find a way.

FoxRod
12-11-2015, 01:11 PM
Still on the hunt...


http://forums.corral.net/forums/rims-wheels-tires/2163634-bbs-18-rk-wheels-tires.html
http://forums.corral.net/forums/rims-wheels-tires/2152946-true-forged-victories-3-piece-wheels-great-tires.html



Wow!

Those BBS RKs are Unicorn Wheels, hope you find a way.

ZR
12-11-2015, 02:49 PM
Would love a set of em for the Cobra but gave up after the same experience.

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae185/citmov27/Selling%20stuff/IMG_0832_zpswmk6yaxf.jpg

hsousa88
12-11-2015, 05:32 PM
Sweet rims, would love a set myself.

Problem is they are worth than my car :(

stangstevers
12-11-2015, 06:32 PM
I'd like to thank all the cows, chicken, lamb that died for my 4 hour lunch today at a Brazilian BBQ.

Darkhorse
12-11-2015, 09:01 PM
no more plasti dip.....it's Duckie dip

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12316619_10153729411085535_4408747522780060179_n.j pg?oh=fcde695173cb106aa22a2e3f08798e7a&oe=571ACA84

Scrape
12-11-2015, 09:15 PM
I hate dealing with used products from private sellers in the US. Pain in the ass

Hckynut
12-11-2015, 09:42 PM
Would love a set of em for the Cobra but gave up after the same experience.

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae185/citmov27/Selling%20stuff/IMG_0832_zpswmk6yaxf.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/11/ae47e30508596a00b38a4a0e2f69102b.jpg

My favourite rims as well.

RedSN
12-12-2015, 10:13 AM
no more plasti dip.....it's Duckie dip

I'd consider it more of a wrap.

BOOOSTD
12-12-2015, 02:42 PM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/11/ae47e30508596a00b38a4a0e2f69102b.jpg

My favourite rims as well.

Looks amazing and those rims are simply eye candy :thumbsup:

hsousa88
12-12-2015, 03:13 PM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/12/893f4ff00ccc14286e8744c32318408c.jpg

It's finally level!

Wasn't sure at first but the Bilstiens definitely ride better than stock.

Thanks Rick.

WTF
12-13-2015, 11:14 AM
breaking news...Leonardo DiCaprio is officially changing his name to "The Mighty Chinook" for his incredible ability to blow enough hot air outta his pie hole that it'll melt countless feet of snow in hours

what a dumbass

RedSN
12-13-2015, 11:33 AM
What did I miss?

Armen
12-13-2015, 11:38 AM
What did I miss?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/leonardo-dicaprio-chinooks-climate-change-1.3358972

It all started after the Hollywood star called a chinook — a totally normal weather phenomenon that brings warm winds to southern Alberta as long as Albertans have been recording weather — climate change.

"I've never experienced something so first-hand that was so dramatic. You see the fragility of nature and how easily things can be completely transformed with just a few degrees difference. It's terrifying, and it's what people are talking about all over the world. And it's simply just going to get worse," said DiCaprio.

"We were in Calgary and the locals were saying, 'This has never happened in our province ever.' We would come and there would be eight feet of snow, and then all of a sudden a warm gust of wind would come."

True Blue
12-13-2015, 12:02 PM
$108 to renew a plate now....Pffff what a rip!

Going up to $120 in Sept/16...

baddbullitt
12-14-2015, 08:21 AM
Ah Monday.. Another day with a fresh batch of who knows what!! LOL :)

jibbijib
12-14-2015, 08:39 AM
This time of year is normally busy for me. It's been dead. Kinda nice but the big fat paychecks just aren't there

ZR
12-14-2015, 08:46 AM
So many business's rely on a more normal weather pattern. Sure nice for getting around but sux for ye olde pocket book. Better days are coming Jib.

Laffs
12-14-2015, 09:57 AM
So many business's rely on a more normal weather pattern. Sure nice for getting around but sux for ye olde pocket book. Better days are coming Jib.

Got a few buddies who do snow removal in winter, not looking great for them.

ZR
12-14-2015, 11:31 AM
Add in Ski hills, snowmobile dealers, restaurants n motels, whole lotta people taking a huge hit in income.

ZR
12-14-2015, 11:33 AM
Came away impressed as well Hugo, ride is extremely nice + truck is levelled off. Kudos to Bilstein for getting it right.



http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/12/893f4ff00ccc14286e8744c32318408c.jpg

It's finally level!

Wasn't sure at first but the Bilstiens definitely ride better than stock.

Thanks Rick.

Screw
12-14-2015, 11:35 AM
Add in Ski hills, snowmobile dealers, restaurants n motels, whole lotta people taking a huge hit in income.

Add heating dudes too lol
Idc I need a break fk it

Screw
12-14-2015, 11:35 AM
duplicate ...

IanGTCS
12-14-2015, 09:25 PM
Got a few buddies who do snow removal in winter, not looking great for them.

I run snow operations at my work. Great for us since almost all of our contracts are inclusive so we get paid the same if we plow once in the winter or are out there plowing and salting multiple times a week. Not so great for all the guys since there are no hours to be had to top up EI.

Not4you
12-14-2015, 09:48 PM
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/leonardo-dicaprio-chinooks-climate-change-1.3358972

It all started after the Hollywood star called a chinook — a totally normal weather phenomenon that brings warm winds to southern Alberta as long as Albertans have been recording weather — climate change.

"I've never experienced something so first-hand that was so dramatic. You see the fragility of nature and how easily things can be completely transformed with just a few degrees difference. It's terrifying, and it's what people are talking about all over the world. And it's simply just going to get worse," said DiCaprio.

"We were in Calgary and the locals were saying, 'This has never happened in our province ever.' We would come and there would be eight feet of snow, and then all of a sudden a warm gust of wind would come."

Meh, so what. It's not like he thought Nelson Mandela was a hockey player or anything ...

ZR
12-14-2015, 10:25 PM
Add heating dudes too lol
Idc I need a break fk it

Was at my jobber today, he's been dead, normally pretty steady right now, fawk.

stangstevers
12-15-2015, 12:09 PM
fuck it... using six sigma for my project documentation...

ZR
12-15-2015, 12:48 PM
Had to look it up.

Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects (driving toward six standard deviations between the mean and the nearest specification limit) in any process – from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service.

MIGUEL
12-15-2015, 01:08 PM
I've been dealing with six sigma for the past year. At my work they call it integrated lean six sigma.

92redragtop
12-15-2015, 01:25 PM
Yeah - I was using that back in the early 2000's while working at a global financial services company - they were rolling it out worldwide to develop green and black belts. Haven't heard much about it these days.

WTF
12-15-2015, 05:50 PM
don't ya just love when you set up an appointment at your house for a utility service and they give you the 4 hour window of 1-5pm

so....you book it from the office around 11am to be home around noon to make sure you're home and don't get fuct by any commuting issues

only to sit around all fucking day and the guy shows up at 430pm

grrr

ZR
12-15-2015, 06:02 PM
Right in line with doc appointments.
Yesterday, spend almost an hour getting there, another half hour finding a parking spot (const at Bayview n Eg) then sit in a stifling hot docs office for an hour (with 50 million sick kids running, yelling, screaming n hacking in hall waiting to see childrens doc on either side of his office) only to have his assistant tell you the referring doctor did not forward the MRI disc? Top that off with next available appointment is late Jan.............fuck me!!!

Not4you
12-15-2015, 06:22 PM
I hate taking the kids to the Doctor. They insist you are there on time only to leave you in the waiting room for half an hour. Then they move you to a tiny room full of breakable shit for another half an hour. But they leave me and the kids in this tiny room where they can't touch anything. I'd rather be out in the main waiting area, at least there are some toys and books and stuff. Maybe next time I'll just let them loose and have them break what they can in the tiny room. maybe then the Doc will let us wait where the toys are ...

ZR
12-15-2015, 06:25 PM
Given how they are always so far behind, I approve of your plan. :)

92redragtop
12-15-2015, 10:10 PM
Wow, so many crazy people out there - so sad. RIP.

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/abuse-report-leads-2-dead-children-california-storage-002105043.html

WTF
12-16-2015, 12:02 PM
well....looks like Jodi is getting a very nice xmas gift this year

her new car just landed

BOOOSTD
12-16-2015, 01:36 PM
Off from work for 24 days now!! :thumbsup:

Laffs
12-16-2015, 01:57 PM
Off from work for 24 days now!! :thumbsup:

Whoa.

RedSN
12-16-2015, 02:03 PM
what are you? a teacher?
24 days!?

BOOOSTD
12-16-2015, 05:47 PM
Wish I was a teacher! Just an average joe with lots of seniority at work :D

ZR
12-16-2015, 05:49 PM
well....looks like Jodi is getting a very nice xmas gift this year

her new car just landed

Home run, congrats!!

Scrape
12-16-2015, 05:55 PM
I can't wait for Friday. I am off for two weeks after this. Woo hoo!
Off from work for 24 days now!! :thumbsup:

Intmdtr
12-16-2015, 06:07 PM
After night shift on Thursday I am off till 9 Jan

WTF
12-16-2015, 07:28 PM
Home run, congrats!!

thanks

hoping for Saturday pick up

it's up to the Parts Dept....ordered another set of aluminum wheels with winter boots today....they said they'll be in on Friday...so Service can swap them and bag the summer wheels/tires

it's not leaving the dealership on those nice weather boots

12GrabberGT
12-16-2015, 10:31 PM
Yeah - I was using that back in the early 2000's while working at a global financial services company - they were rolling it out worldwide to develop green and black belts. Haven't heard much about it these days.

http://dilbert.com/strip/2007-01-19

http://dilbert.com/strip/2006-11-26

Been there, done that. Green belt drop-out and proud of it.

92redragtop
12-16-2015, 10:38 PM
http://dilbert.com/strip/2007-01-19

http://dilbert.com/strip/2006-11-26

Been there, done that. Green belt drop-out and proud of it.

LOL

Laffs
12-17-2015, 09:44 AM
Trying to plan out recessed lighting makes me want to rip my hair out.

stangstevers
12-17-2015, 10:03 AM
Done with apple. Iphone 3 was kick ass, 4 meh, 5 is a piece of shit and I'm sure 6 is as well. Mine is less than 2 years old yet the battery is crap, charger plug in the phone is fucked. Going with Samsung

ZR
12-17-2015, 10:05 AM
If you dislike the Iphone you'll flat out loath the Samsung.

stangstevers
12-17-2015, 10:12 AM
Going back to this:

https://nausheenhusain.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/5362241572_6b17f4b682.jpg

I had a Samsung for work for a while now, works pretty good for me.

ZR
12-17-2015, 10:14 AM
The longer you use it, more glitchy it acts.

ZR
12-17-2015, 10:16 AM
Going back to one of these myself. Never dropped calls n could fend off the most aggressive muggers in the park.

http://31.media.tumblr.com/ae696015b81408f6e91bfebcc7a950ad/tumblr_n4rx5kSkri1qz5q5oo1_1280.gif

stangstevers
12-17-2015, 10:22 AM
Back in my day...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/New_Zealand_Rotary_Telephone.jpg

I remember dialling girls for the first time on a beige phone (on a party line no less)... 7 digits only...

ZR
12-17-2015, 10:44 AM
Stop it, no one is that old. ;)

5.4MarkVIII
12-17-2015, 11:02 AM
Done with apple. Iphone 3 was kick ass, 4 meh, 5 is a piece of shit and I'm sure 6 is as well. Mine is less than 2 years old yet the battery is crap, charger plug in the phone is fucked. Going with Samsung

They have had some issues with the Chargers we have had two of our chargers bugger up and if you charge your phone with a buggered charger it will burn out the charger port on the phone.
Good news is when a charger wrecked my wife's IPhone 5 Apple replaced it at no charge. Sent us a couple new chargers as well.

ZR
12-17-2015, 11:02 AM
Had a party line at the cottage for several years.

Ray721
12-17-2015, 12:29 PM
I'll never use a Samsung phone. My tablet is Samsung. It's about a year old and operates at half the speed it used to. I've done everything to speed it up including a factory reset. That's the one thing I like about iPhones. They work the same as the day you turn them on until they die. I've had every generation. My 5 was meh. So far my 6S is phenomenal.

hsousa88
12-17-2015, 02:44 PM
Hate to break it to you guys but all smartphones will suck dick when pushing the 2 year mark.

Software updates require more power, plain and simple.

Sent from my SGH-I257M using Tapatalk

ZR
12-17-2015, 02:57 PM
Hate to break it to you guys but all smartphones will suck dick when pushing the 2 year mark.

Software updates require more power, plain and simple.

Sent from my SGH-I257M using Tapatalk

So we've got that to look forward to. ;)

RedSN
12-17-2015, 03:22 PM
best app ever!

WTF
12-17-2015, 08:27 PM
Jodi weighed in tonight at 109.8 lbs

heavier than she's ever weighed

she's gained 28 lbs in a little over 5 months.....and it's all quality Grade A MEAT

we're into around week 19 or 20 of training and she's sticking to the programme religiously.....aka....her hard-ass personal trainer doesn't put up with bullshit excuses and she doesn't argue

she's tiny....but toned....and literally getting strong for her size....she has little biceps, triceps, delts, pecs, lats, traps, quads, glutes and hamstrings.....all wrapped up in a package that you have to grab to believe it's there

she hates leg workouts with a passion.....but she's walking around the house in yoga pants with tops that stop at the waist

so.....mission accomplished Part 1

lots of work to do

Ray721
12-18-2015, 12:23 AM
Are you for hire? I can't stop being a freakin couch potato.

baddbullitt
12-18-2015, 08:29 AM
Are you for hire? I can't stop being a freakin couch potato.

Cut out potatoes and carbs and you can be a couch potato and lose weight!!! ;)

Worked for me!! 60lbs gone and I didn't exercise once!! ;) lol

ZR
12-18-2015, 08:38 AM
So what did you eat Marko?

stangstevers
12-18-2015, 09:35 AM
Mind: Nothing. Absolutely nothing. But taking next week off to finish the home renos.

baddbullitt
12-18-2015, 10:03 AM
So what did you eat Marko?

Just meat and veggies.. But since I didnt have the starch in my diet I was ablle to increase my fat intake to make up for the lack of carbs. I stick to 25 grams of carbs per day.. I really don't miss it anymore.. Took me a few days to get the hang of it. Now I'm just coasting along.. If I have a burger, I just omit the bun, Pizza, I just eat the toppings.. lol

Scrape
12-18-2015, 10:12 AM
Last day of work!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!








Just wanted to say that again.




:triumphant::triumphant::triumphant::triumphant::t riumphant::triumphant::triumphant::triumphant::tri umphant::triumphant::triumphant::triumphant::trium phant::triumphant::triumphant::triumphant::triumph ant::triumphant::triumphant::triumphant:

ZR
12-18-2015, 10:25 AM
Just meat and veggies.. But since I didnt have the starch in my diet I was ablle to increase my fat intake to make up for the lack of carbs. I stick to 25 grams of carbs per day.. I really don't miss it anymore.. Took me a few days to get the hang of it. Now I'm just coasting along.. If I have a burger, I just omit the bun, Pizza, I just eat the toppings.. lol


Cool stuff, certainly worked for you.

stangstevers
12-18-2015, 10:28 AM
Just meat and veggies.. But since I didnt have the starch in my diet I was ablle to increase my fat intake to make up for the lack of carbs. I stick to 25 grams of carbs per day.. I really don't miss it anymore.. Took me a few days to get the hang of it. Now I'm just coasting along.. If I have a burger, I just omit the bun, Pizza, I just eat the toppings.. lol

Burger can be three meat patties, two that replaces the bun or

https://41.media.tumblr.com/88fc593dd57bbc833af28b6699f8aa65/tumblr_mfpv5iNk2r1s18f6co1_500.jpg

ZR
12-18-2015, 10:28 AM
Last day of work!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!










Just wanted to say that again.




:triumphant::triumphant::triumphant::triumphant::t riumphant::triumphant::triumphant::triumphant::tri umphant::triumphant::triumphant::triumphant::trium phant::triumphant::triumphant::triumphant::triumph ant::triumphant::triumphant::triumphant:


Sure buddy, rub it in a lil harder will ya. :)

ZR
12-18-2015, 10:29 AM
Burger can be three meat patties, two that replaces the bun

Man burger

baddbullitt
12-18-2015, 02:59 PM
That's pretty much what I do.. SO I always make sure to order the double!! :D Sure I'll have a heart attack, but I'll be thin having it right!! LOL Oh and I'll probably need a new liver (if not already) hehe..

But it's Friday so gonna party like an episode of Mad Men at my house!! :) lol

ZR
12-18-2015, 05:15 PM
LOL

WTF
12-18-2015, 06:52 PM
Are you for hire? I can't stop being a freakin couch potato.

nope...not for hire

but I can tell you that all of the gains my wife has made from a training perspective are the result of workouts that take between 12-14 minutes....3 days on....1 day off....rinse and repeat.....we're talking about an hour and a half each week

the workouts do tend to get longer as the results materialize because that switch in your head gets flicked as you realize that the harder you push the better the gains

my advise is this

start with ab cruches every day...and I'm talking nothing...literally 30 seconds to start

plant your back on the floor with your legs up on the couch.....back and butt horizontal with the floor....thighs vertical up the side of the couch and lower legs horizontal on the couch seat

do 20 reps tomorrow...it'll take you 30 seconds
do 25 the next day
do 30 the next day
and keep adding 5 reps per day until you hit 1000 reps

when you hit 1000 reps...get back to me

Uncle Buck
12-18-2015, 07:59 PM
Went for drinks with coworkers tonight and bought a draft for me and one of the guys. I tossed $20 down expecting a little change after the tip. Imagine my surprise to need $5 more.

$25 for 2 drafts. Really?

hsousa88
12-18-2015, 09:27 PM
Went for drinks with coworkers tonight and bought a draft for me and one of the guys. I tossed $20 down expecting a little change after the tip. Imagine my surprise to need $5 more.

$25 for 2 drafts. Really?

Its a sad reality.

Don't feel bad, have paid more for 2 drinks in the past.

Ray721
12-18-2015, 10:31 PM
nope...not for hire

but I can tell you that all of the gains my wife has made from a training perspective are the result of workouts that take between 12-14 minutes....3 days on....1 day off....rinse and repeat.....we're talking about an hour and a half each week

the workouts do tend to get longer as the results materialize because that switch in your head gets flicked as you realize that the harder you push the better the gains

my advise is this

start with ab cruches every day...and I'm talking nothing...literally 30 seconds to start

plant your back on the floor with your legs up on the couch.....back and butt horizontal with the floor....thighs vertical up the side of the couch and lower legs horizontal on the couch seat

do 20 reps tomorrow...it'll take you 30 seconds
do 25 the next day
do 30 the next day
and keep adding 5 reps per day until you hit 1000 reps

when you hit 1000 reps...get back to me

Thanks!

Heading down to dust off the home gym right now. Taking Michaela with me.

RedSN
12-18-2015, 11:42 PM
Went for drinks with coworkers tonight and bought a draft for me and one of the guys. I tossed $20 down expecting a little change after the tip. Imagine my surprise to need $5 more.

$25 for 2 drafts. Really?

Heard the same story from a colleague yesterday, except it was bottle, not even a pint!
Been years since I've gone downtown. Fuck off $25 for two beers. Better be a lap dance included for that price.

Screw
12-18-2015, 11:52 PM
Heard the same story from a colleague yesterday, except it was bottle, not even a pint!
Been years since I've gone downtown. Fuck off $25 for two beers. Better be a lap dance included for that price.

Geeze no more $5 table dances and $2.50 drafts ....I miss the little tarts walking around with those little tables over their head ...my first job was a Tony's East lol

ZR
12-18-2015, 11:58 PM
Yer spillin da beans on yer age there mister.

http://cache1.asset-cache.net/gc/107798044-waitress-holding-tray-of-assorted-drinks-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=R4zzET97l7NJGzpy94JXiAh97fiD7yq97qVvgYtCRLr3YKlM daQJR%2BO6UWE6faRo

Screw
12-18-2015, 11:59 PM
Ya I saw u there back in the day too ;)
Hey is Caddy's still around lol

ZR
12-19-2015, 12:03 AM
I resemble those remarks, better known in North York at the Algonquin, Miller or Gasworks etc downtown.

ZR
12-19-2015, 12:03 AM
Not sure, no drinkin here.

03svt
12-19-2015, 09:27 AM
I feel the need to buy a Bronco, can't stop looking!

WTF
12-19-2015, 10:11 AM
Thanks!

Heading down to dust off the home gym right now. Taking Michaela with me.

the workout that I've got Jodi doing is as follows:

it's circuit-training style...so you pick your exercises...do one set of each exercise in a row...rinse and repeat....it's not hardcore where you do multiple sets of one exercise and pyramid the weight etc...there's no max weight reps etc....you're not trying to sculpt muscle or bend bars....you're just pumping to body up

Day 1 = Chest, Delts, Triceps
1) Incline dumbbell press for chest
2) Standing lateral raises for delts
3) Tricep push downs for triceps
reps per set range between 8-15 depending on the weight
so she goes from incline bench to laterals to push downs for one circuit...and then does that 5 times with almost zero rest in between sets
15 sets total.....takes about 12 minutes

Day 2 = Legs
1) Thigh extensions
2) Squats
3) Standing leg curls (standing on a yoga block with legs wieghts doing one leg at a time)
4) forward lunges
5 circuits = 20 sets *again...betwen 8-15 reps per set)......and it takes about 18 minutes...and with zero rest in between sets...it's a good, quick little ass-kicker
I'm there quickly putting the leg weights on and taking them off so there's no hold up in between sets

Day 3 = Back, Traps, Biceps
1) Wide grip Lat Pulldowns in front (bar pulled down to top of chest)
2) standing dumbbell shrugs
3) seated rows (close grip with the little V-shaped handle)
4) seated dumbbell curls
5 circuits = 20 sets *again...betwen 8-15 reps per set)......and it again takes about 18 minutes with zero rest in between sets

if you've got a half decent home set up with a good range of dumbbells then it's brain-dead-simple to set up your workout for the day in seconds

don't worroy about not having a cage for squats....you're not bending 400lbs on your shoulders....grab a dumbbell with both hands and hold t up against your chest and start squatting....and hold dumbbells in your hands for the lunges

there are countless exercises that you can swap in and out....but the key is to be consistent with the reps/weights and intensity on all body parts....so if you wanna go heavier for 8 reps per set on Day 1...then you're doing the same on day 2 and 3...wanna rep it out at 15 perset on day 1 then you're gonna love kicking the shit outta your legs on day 2

give it a whirl

Armen
12-19-2015, 11:02 AM
I feel the need to buy a Bronco, can't stop looking!

New one is apparently gonna drop in the next few years...

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1100851_2020-ford-bronco-confirmed-by-uaw-deal-ranger-pickup-timeline-set

I like this concept just fine...

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff276/armenk2000/Misc/2016-Ford-SVT-Bronco_zpsk9crkn3k.jpg

Old Fart
12-19-2015, 11:04 AM
^^That would look just fine in my driveway!

ZR
12-19-2015, 11:04 AM
While not totally sold on the grille, like the overall look, kinda cool.

03svt
12-19-2015, 11:27 AM
New one is apparently gonna drop in the next few years...

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1100851_2020-ford-bronco-confirmed-by-uaw-deal-ranger-pickup-timeline-set

I like this concept just fine...

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff276/armenk2000/Misc/2016-Ford-SVT-Bronco_zpsk9crkn3k.jpg

Love it! But don't want to wait haha..maybe trade in the pick up for new mustang and look down south for a nice clean bronco for DD...

Wonder how mad the wife is going to get haha