Post whatever is on your mind!!

[Stephen06GT]

Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning.

[IanGTCS]

Went to look at the car solo since I was in the area. I let the salesman know I wanted to quickly look over the general condition of vehicle without test drive but will return with wife if everything is ok.I did not discuss any pricing. After I ask for business card he says its on his desk, we go inside I remain standing waiting for card; it seems he can't find any in his desks

just a few lines that was said while he looked for business card

" What can we do to make this sale happen now?"
" you saw the vehicle is there something that your wife will see differently?"
" Today is your lucky day ( lol) "

but the one that tops it off..

I said " the sale is not happening today- if the vehicle is still here tomorrow then fine- if it sells before then well congrats on the sale"
he mentions something like he understands that I have to consult with the wife, heck don't want to get divorced over a vehicle, but maybe that might be in your favour.:slap:

sorry for the long ass rant

Wow. Which used dealer should I avoid?

[newbiestangowner]

Wow. Which used dealer should I avoid?

Out of respect for some of us that are involved with dealerships/ branding in some capacity or another, I will tell you its not local to us and not a small dealership

I'll send you pm.

[5.4MarkVIII]

After the loss of some “friends” a couple of months ago I’ve slowly come to a startling realization. For so long I’ve been consumed with everyone else’s opinion.
Every thing I do has been lead by the thoughts like what would “blank” think of this or would this work when we go away with “blank” next year. Even things like if I buy this or do this will “blank” be upset.

Worse part is I’ve spend so much time an energy trying to make everyone else happy. I don’t think I know how to do me any more.

[Ponyryd]

^Thats no way to live. Live for you and yours, screw what people expect from you.

[Laffs]

Been out of school too long. Trying to do my classes for the new job, trying to learn is like trying to pull start an old lawnmower. Feel like I'm getting no where quickly.

[ZR]

Gets easier.

[newbiestangowner]

Been out of school too long. Trying to do my classes for the new job, trying to learn is like trying to pull start an old lawnmower. Feel like I'm getting no where quickly.

like ZR said it gets easier, you'll adjust and dust off the rust. Good for you!:thumbsup:
I've been planning a return myself- but havn't started ... still in the " have doubt" stage- if I can return and hit the books again at my age lol.

[ZR]

Fawk, you should try it at my age when you can't even see the book let alone read the pages. Shot Kath snapped earlier this evening.

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/old-man-trying-to-read-book-studio-60654447.jpg

[newbiestangowner]

Fawk, you should try it at my age when you can't even see the books let alone read the pages.

lol!

you know I can't see the pages as well

[ZR]

Never doubted you for a minute. LOL

[machinedoc]

Been out of school too long. Trying to do my classes for the new job, trying to learn is like trying to pull start an old lawnmower. Feel like I'm getting no where quickly.

Bro...... Your Brain is a Sponge!!! I learn every day!!!(50 in a couple of weeks) It will all come back to you!!! Unless THE RIVERSIDE WATER is Bad!!!Hah!

[Laffs]

Bro...... Your Brain is a Sponge!!! I learn every day!!!(50 in a couple of weeks) It will all come back to you!!! Unless THE RIVERSIDE WATER is Bad!!!Hah!

It might be?

[92redragtop]

Been out of school too long. Trying to do my classes for the new job, trying to learn is like trying to pull start an old lawnmower. Feel like I'm getting no where quickly.

Good on you man. Was actually thinking last week about signing up for something to get back into the course-learning mode. Have to figure that out now....

[92redragtop]

like ZR said it gets easier, you'll adjust and dust off the rust. Good for you!:thumbsup:
I've been planning a return myself- but havn't started ... still in the " have doubt" stage- if I can return and hit the books again at my age lol.

You're not that old...lol.

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Fawk, you should try it at my age when you can't even see the book let alone read the pages. Shot Kath snapped earlier this evening.

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/old-man-trying-to-read-book-studio-60654447.jpg

Helps to turn the book right side up.....

[CDNfyrfytr]

Been out of school too long. Trying to do my classes for the new job, trying to learn is like trying to pull start an old lawnmower. Feel like I'm getting no where quickly.

Like ZR said it does get easier. I started in the fire department at 36 after driving truck for 16 years. After the first couple weeks of the 16 week recruit class, learning started to come back. I found that keeping the distractions to a minimum helped a lot. Not easy with a 6 year old in the house. you’ve already made the decision to switch careers, not an easy thing to do by any means, so you’ll do fine. May just take a few weeks.


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[RedSN]

Meanwhile, in New Brunswick......

https://i.cbc.ca/1.4380302.1509467233!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/transport-truck-with-lobster.jpg


RCMP in Blackville are warning people who stole live lobster from an overturned transport truck in the village on Tuesday not to eat them.

[ZR]

RCMP in Blackville are warning people who stole live lobster from an overturned transport truck in the village on Tuesday not to eat them.
The live lobsters were contaminated with diesel fuel from the crash and are unfit for human consumption, Sgt. Brent Johnston said in a news release.
The crash occurred on Highway 8 around 2 a.m., and the lobster spilled onto the road, said Johnston.
"A number" of lobsters were stolen from the scene before police arrived, he said.
The driver was treated in hospital for minor injuries and released.
An investigation into the crash is continuing.

[RedSN]

I certainly hope they helped the driver before helping themselves to a free lobster.
But my lack in humanity says no.

[Black Sheep]

I certainly hope they helped the driver before helping themselves to a free lobster.
But my lack in humanity says no.

why...did the driver have butter?

[92redragtop]

I certainly hope they helped the driver before helping themselves to a free lobster.
But my lack in humanity says no.

They probably shouldn't have announced the issue and just waited until the thieves showed up in the ER.

[92redragtop]

Looks like some kind of terrorist attack in NY this afternoon. RIP to the victims.

[ZR]

News confirms 8 lost their lives after this truck was driven down a bike path.

http://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/171031170948-15-manhattan-incident-1031-restricted-truck-for-story-exlarge-169.jpg

[Ghost Rider]

pissed off, got my truck back today from Warranty and now my fucking homelink tech buttons don't work anymore...

[RedSN]

The driver was then shot by police after jumping out of the vehicle with what turned out to be two fake guns
A suspect, who has not yet been named by police, was taken into custody and transferred to hospital.

Missed.

[ZR]

pissed off, got my truck back today from Warranty and now my fucking homelink tech buttons don't work anymore...

Sorry to hear Dave, you call to get it back in?

[Ghost Rider]

Sorry to hear Dave, you call to get it back in?


not yet...been doing the Halloween thing for the little critters out there and I know it's not really a big deal and most people probably don't even use those buttons but I used them all the time for the garage and worked great for me...

I'm just peeved that I took the truck to get something fixed and something else comes back broken...just a little frustrating...

[RedSN]

More tiny violins GR, LOL

[ZR]

not yet...been doing the Halloween thing for the little critters out there and I know it's not really a big deal and most people probably don't even use those buttons but I used them all the time for the garage and worked great for me...

I'm just peeved that I took the truck to get something fixed and something else comes back broken...just a little frustrating...

With any luck they'll have you fixed up pronto. Assume work was done in that area? If so, maybe plug left out?

[92redragtop]

Missed.

Now he's the taxpayer's problem.

[ZR]

Many thanks to John for his guidance while helping Dave fix a condensate trap leak from his furnace tonight.
You rock!!!


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[Ghost Rider]

Yes, Thanks John!! Helping relieve some more frustration from today, much appreciated!!

Cue Don with little damn violins again...

[Screw]

Many thanks to John for his guidance while helping Dave fix a condensate trap leak from his furnace tonight.
You rock!!!


https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81pNg18LrTL._SL1500_.jpg

If that very same piece was under a hood & there was a hose off ud figure it out in a sec ... ;)

[ZR]

Felt somewhat confident telling Dave to push the hose back on but have utmost of respect for what you do n thought it best to run by you first. Just like when you call me about the car or truck. We are all good at what we are good at and thankfully have friends that know about the things we don't.
Night John.

[Ghost Rider]

Thanks to Rick also, as his help in the matter tonight was also very much appreciated!!

[Ghost Rider]

I'm good at watching porn, so I went and did that after cleaning up all the water...

[ZR]

We'd expect no less . . . . . . . . . . carry on until your eyes are no longer good enough to see the screen, then sit closer.

[RedSN]

Cue Don with little damn violins again...
Nope. Furnace issues no joke.
John is da man.

Glad it was a simple fix.

[ZR]

Furnace pumping out the good stuff ok now without making a mini flood Dave?
Wet wood drying up without making mould?

[Ghost Rider]

Furnace pumping out the good stuff ok now without making a mini flood Dave?
Wet wood drying up without making mould?

So far I think it's good to go...I placed a couple of oscillating fans at the bottom, checked thismorning and some of the water line on the wood paneling has already started to disappear

[Ghost Rider]

If that very same piece was under a hood & there was a hose off ud figure it out in a sec ... ;)

it's funny you mention that...when I was on the phone with Rick lastnight, I said to him, "This reminds of the drain hoses that came off the shaker in the Mustang, should I just plug it back in"?

The Mach has two hoses that come down, one is a drain for the top of the shaker so the top doesn't fill up with water and it just runs down and out the bottom of the car but that's what this reminded me of...

And as obvious as this seemed to be, like Don mentioned, when it comes to the Furnace I really don't want to mess with it, no matter how simply or obvious it seems, so with Rick's help and your confirmation that it was corrected, I definitely felt a whole lot better after

Thanks again guys...

[ZR]

+ your detective work.

[ZR]

Maybe couple or three handfuls of Trick or Treaters last night.

[Stephen06GT]

Dave, do you have a dehumidifier? I can lend you mine if needed.

[RedSN]

Maybe couple or three handfuls of Trick or Treaters last night.
We had tons of them, I had to ration out the candy.


One kid in particular made me laugh. He was dressed as one of my favorite characters, but I asked him who he was supposed to be. He said: "I am Grout!"

[newbiestangowner]

We had tons of them, I had to ration out the candy

stayed late at work so I didn't see how much kids came by- grabbed my lunch bag now I work and inside was a tiny sandwich but 3 bags of chips and 2 handfuls of assorted chocolate. just spoke to my son and the same thing, Wifey must of not had many kids lol

[Ghost Rider]

Dave, do you have a dehumidifier? I can lend you mine if needed.

Thanks for the offer Stephen!

:)

[Ghost Rider]

Good Idea: Turning on the heated seats when it's cold out

Bad Idea: Turning on the air cooled seats by accident instead and wondering why the eff the truck isn't warming up...

[Laffs]

Good Idea: Turning on the heated seats when it's cold out

Bad Idea: Turning on the air cooled seats by accident instead and wondering why the eff the truck isn't warming up...

Do you not have auto climate turned on?

[Ghost Rider]

Do you not have auto climate turned on?

I do but wasn't cold enough to trip the seats and wheel...I turn them on even when it's not that cold lol, it's comfy

[92redragtop]

Bad Idea: Turning on the air cooled seats by accident instead and wondering why the eff the truck isn't warming up...

You're having a tough week - first a crick in your back from a nap at work and now this. Don's mini violins will be cranking up again lol!

[Laffs]

I do but wasn't cold enough to trip the seats and wheel...I turn them on even when it's not that cold lol, it's comfy

Was just assuming since it's been cold enough to trip mine everyday this week. Ya I turn mine on pretty much anything under 12C

[RedSN]

You're having a tough week - first a crick in your back from a nap at work and now this.
He should apply cold for a 'crick' in his back. Oh wait, that's what he ended up doing by mistake.

[Ghost Rider]

Was just assuming since it's been cold enough to trip mine everyday this week. Ya I turn mine on pretty much anything under 12C

is there a way to set the temp they come on at...right now mine is set to 4°c been like that from the factory...

[92redragtop]

Interesting ads the Russians bought on FB to help Trump

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/01/us/politics/russia-2016-election-facebook.html

[ZR]

is there a way to set the temp they come on at...right now mine is set to 4°c been like that from the factory...

If there is I haven't found it. Seat has come on couple or three days in the last week, lovin the heated wheel. :)
Be cool if there was an option to turn pass seat on with auto start as well.

[Laffs]

If there is I haven't found it. Seat has come on couple or three days in the last week, lovin the heated wheel. :)
Be cool if there was an option to turn pass seat on with auto start as well.

There isn't a way to do either unfortunately. I've looked. Actually spent 3 hours yesterday updating my uconnect to version 17.11 in hopes of getting Apple car play like the 18s, no dice.

[Ghost Rider]

There isn't a way to do either unfortunately. I've looked. Actually spent 3 hours yesterday updating my uconnect to version 17.11 in hopes of getting Apple car play like the 18s, no dice.


I don't think UConnect is available in Canada yet...yet lol, that's what they keep saying and that was back in 2014...what the fuck is the hold up?

[Laffs]

I don't think UConnect is available in Canada yet...yet lol, that's what they keep saying and that was back in 2014...what the fuck is the hold up?

Uconnect is the OS for all the in car systems, you mean Uconnect apps with WiFi I believe.

[Ghost Rider]

yeah the apps that you can use your phone to start the truck and stuff...

[ZR]

Avail in the US

[5.4MarkVIII]

I can start my truck from my phone.

[CDNfyrfytr]

^^^^^me too[emoji6]


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[ZR]

Last drive of the season tomorrow, heading up to storage in the am. Will be one of those falls where I hate to put it away, car feels n drives the best it ever has, gonna miss the old bitch. Considering more mods (Ross would kill me if I did Agent 47 SLA but also toying with idea of T56 Magnum n McLeod dual disc) also seriously thinking about a 2018, damm they are sweeeeet.

[Screw]

after 6month hiatus I tank at 4pm fk , these dark days & no sun doesn’t help

[ZR]

Pretty off season for many peeps this year John. Bet I didn't top 1500kms this year.

[ZR]

R.I.P.

http://www.prestonroberts.com/wp-content/uploads/Preston-MOUNTAIN-MEN-04.jpg

[ZR]

Last drive of the season tomorrow, heading up to storage in the am. Will be one of those falls where I hate to put it away, car feels n drives the best it ever has, gonna miss the old bitch. Considering more mods (Ross would kill me if I did Agent 47 SLA but also toying with idea of T56 Magnum n McLeod dual disc) also seriously thinking about a 2018, damm they are sweeeeet.

Great drive in the car this am, did a couple of gentle pulls on the 404 then tucked it into bed until next spring.

[Armen]

Yup, I was out and about last night and then again this morn. I see that they have Forks of the Credit sprayed with that brine stuff already.


http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=9959&d=1509814567

[hsousa88]

Putting my car away tomorrow. Picking up a new 65” tv today. Winter mode starts now [emoji851]


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[ZR]

Winter mode.

[hsousa88]

I’m going for a blast on my buddy’s Polaris this season.. maybe it will be enough to get me into it. He’s been buggin me to get one for years.


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[ZR]

If you like to get out and about n see sights you'd otherwise never see or maybe just an adrenaline junkie, it's just so freakin cool. One of my fav pics of former F1000 in NewLiskeard.

[Ghost Rider]

I’m going for a blast on my buddy’s Polaris this season.. maybe it will be enough to get me into it. He’s been buggin me to get one for years.


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Careful you don't get skunked in the woods...

[ZR]

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02178/skunk-fox_2178360k.jpg

[1BAD92LX]

Last drive of the season tomorrow, heading up to storage in the am. Will be one of those falls where I hate to put it away, car feels n drives the best it ever has, gonna miss the old bitch. Considering more mods (Ross would kill me if I did Agent 47 SLA but also toying with idea of T56 Magnum n McLeod dual disc) also seriously thinking about a 2018, damm they are sweeeeet.

Oh man, agent 47 SLA would be amazing. The 2018's are actually growing on me.

[FoxRod]

GSP ftw!...

Looked huge and fought well, and wow Freddy Roach in his corner.

[Armen]

Another mass shooting in the US... Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church. 27 Reported dead at this point. Seems so crazy in the US lately.

I wonder if it was a terrorist attack or a 'white guy went nuts and it doesn't count as terror' attack.

[03svt]

GSP ftw!...

Looked huge and fought well, and wow Freddy Roach in his corner.

Yup he Looked great!

[92redragtop]

Another mass shooting in the US... Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church. 27 Reported dead at this point. Seems so crazy in the US lately.

I wonder if it was a terrorist attack or a 'white guy went nuts and it doesn't count as terror' attack.

I wonder if Trump will call for a move to Guantanamo like he did last week (or for the Las Vegas shooter or the Carolina church shooter)?

[92redragtop]

That likely won't stop him.

[92redragtop]

I think Trump is courting the perception he's a buffoon. It's disarming. He immediately tanked the diversity lottery.

Yup, while the biggest threat to Americans (based on lives lost on US soil since the start of his administration) are other Americans who look just like them. Added to that, law enforcement in the US is saying the NY attacker was radicalized inside the US so killing the lottery won't help either.....but it's a feel good TV moment.

[92redragtop]

he didn't become a Muslim in the US. He became a more devout Muslim in the US instead of integrating into the host culture.

Access to ISIS online in the US. Not sure how he wasn't picked up with online traffic monitoring. Not sure where the LV terrorist was radicalized.

[NickD]

Not that I feel like changing the subject or anything but...

I finally put the car away tonight. Spent half the day cleaning inside and out.
New cover luckily arrived this morning. It's a cover craft duststop. Has a nice padding to it and a huge upgrade over what I had before.
Now a couple weeks mustang less before the new one shows up.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171107/77a3b176d19fc017381c253936a60e89.jpg

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[ZR]

Good talking with you today Nick, stored mine on Sat am.

[NickD]

Good talking with you today Nick, stored mine on Sat am.
You too Rick, sorry for cutting you off, we had one foot out the door when you called back, like I mentioned we need to talk longer one day and catch up.

[92redragtop]

then he was already devout (not radicalized) when he entered the US and only chose to act on it recently.

Like LV terrorist? Seems the Americans are the biggest threat to other Americans ever since 2001.

[RedSN]

....I feel like changing the subject...
YES PLEASE!

[ZR]

Just a thought...............religion / terrorists / etc deep discussions, can we please keep it to the threads already going. Can't speak for anyone else but seeing it come up all over the board is quite frankly making me uncomfortable. Events all over the world lately, human condition at it's absolute worst.
R.I.P. to everyone injured or lost.

[Stephen06GT]

Just a thought...............religion / terrorists / etc deep discussions, can we please keep it to the threads already going. Can't speak for anyone else but seeing it come up all over the board is quite frankly making me uncomfortable. Events all over the world lately, human condition at it's absolute worst.
R.I.P. to everyone injured or lost.
X 2

[newbiestangowner]

debating picking up a 2011 dd for under 10g- only thing it has 108000 on the clock.
kinda under the gun- still have the stang on the road and usually tucked in to bed at this time.
weird but 2012 even 2013 vehicle i've seen at major dealership on lot are all dinged/scratched up - i mean yes it 6-7 yr old but what i've seen is close to " this been in an accident or what"
seems like they don't give a two s##ts

[Harbinger]

debating picking up a 2011 dd for under 10g- only thing it has 108000 on the clock.
kinda under the gun- still have the stang on the road and usually tucked in to bed at this time.
weird but 2012 even 2013 vehicle i've seen at major dealership on lot are all dinged/scratched up - i mean yes it 6-7 yr old but what i've seen is close to " this been in an accident or what"
seems like they don't give a two s##tsGrabbing my 98 Camry was the best decision I've ever made car wise. I saved tons of cash and it's an excellent daily. Old but reliable

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[True Blue]

Focus RS and head gasket issue...

https://jalopnik.com/why-so-many-ford-focus-rs-owners-are-freaking-out-about-1820280550

[ZR]

^ That is unfortunate.

[ZR]

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[RedSN]

I just sold my freezer on kijijij. Guy showed up with a van on time. Tried to haggle, but agreed to my price in the end. No trouble.

[True Blue]

Selling household items on Kijiji I really never had any issues. Selling automotive parts and vehicles, well that's a different story.

[ZR]

Seen the same, odds n ends usually little to no trouble, used car parts to peeps outside of the club, something to be experienced.

[RedSN]

says something about car guys

[ZR]

Dude begged me to keep them for pick up this weekend.
Upside, inbox is hopping after the skiff of snow we had last week, party supposedly headed down for 10:30 / several others waiting for me to respond sold or not.

[ZR]

I get a kick outta peeps trying to justify why they want to pay less.

[ZR]

Tires aren't new..............no shit Sherlock
Rims are used...............please see above
I can buy tires just like those brand new for what your asking used....................have at it

[ZR]

So now I get an ultimatum, "If you don't meet me (1.5hrs from Toronto) I won't buy your tires"..............I'm ok with that.

[Screw]

^^^lmao as I can almost see ur expression while ur saying that

[ZR]

LOL

[Old Fart]

So now I get an ultimatum, "If you don't meet me (1.5hrs from Toronto) I won't buy your tires"..............I'm ok with that.

LOL...I'm selling a used subwoofer/box for $30...had a guy wanting me to drive to Cochrane to put on the train to Moosonee!!

[ZR]

Thankfully, super nice guy arrived n bought em on the spot.
Sold.

[ZR]

He was coming from a distance so looked after haggling end ahead of time, everything as I described when he arrived, so it was slap the money down, load up n off he went.

[ZR]

^ Noticed little to no reaction from the media.
IMHO, a day no countries leader should be missing, shameful he did.

[92redragtop]

Rob Ford skips gay pride parade, media goes apeshit. Trudeau misses veterans memorial ceremony here in Canada, crickets

Aren't several of the major world leaders in Asia for meetings? Trump is offshore as well for US Memorial Day commemorations. Canadian PMs (or other world leaders) usually participate or observe the occasion wherever they are. The PMs itinerary for November 11 notes this (I assume it's local time in Asia):

6:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will participate in a Ceremony of Remembrance.

[92redragtop]

Didn’t realize he was at apec, he gets a hall pass

They (country leaders) have been there most of the week - steady stream of news about meeting topics, discussions, and outcomes. Was not just Trump's Asia trip although the headlines were mostly about that. had to go to the proverbial "page 2" to get news about what was going on with discussions amongst the other countries in attendance.

Was this a Rebel Media or pigeon guy thing you posted?

[5.4MarkVIII]

The “meeting in Asia” excuse might work if he was actually attending the meetings and not pissing off all our trade partners.

I’m sure there are excuses for that too.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Neither. This was a poorly researched post by myself. I should know better than shooting from the hip from my phone.

Your not wrong. You know if there was a conservative in power they would be bitching.

[92redragtop]

Your not wrong. You know if there was a conservative in power they would be bitching.

Nope - take a look at Harper's visit to Asia in 2012 - he did the same back then - visited a memorial site and observed the occasion from there. There wasn't any "bitching" back then from either side.

[92redragtop]

The “meeting in Asia” excuse might work if he was actually attending the meetings and not pissing off all our trade partners.

I’m sure there are excuses for that too.

LOL! Are you following what's happening over there? We need to be pushing back on countries in that region where trade is equitable - several countries have inbound tariffs for North American goods.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Some might think that attending the meetings and working towards a solution might be the best move as oppose to just not showing up.

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Nope - take a look at Harper's visit to Asia in 2012 - he did the same back then - visited a memorial site and observed the occasion from there. There wasn't any "bitching" back then from either side.

Really? Harper could not fart without the left wing nut jobs flipping out. How easy it is to forget...

[Stephen06GT]

Some might think that attending the meetings and working towards a solution might be the best move as oppose to just not showing up.

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Really? Harper could not fart without the left wing nut jobs flipping out. How easy it is to forget...

Kinda like the right wing nut jobs with Trudeau. Haven't we learned, "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" but just a different coloured tie.

[92redragtop]

Really? Harper could not fart without the left wing nut jobs flipping out. How easy it is to forget...

Were there protests from the left wing about Harper attending Rememberance Day in Hong Kong in 2012?

[92redragtop]

Some might think that attending the meetings and working towards a solution might be the best move as oppose to just not showing up.


Can you elaborate which meeting he missed and why it was bad to miss?

[5.4MarkVIII]

Can you elaborate which meeting he missed and why it was bad to miss?

Do you watch the news ever?

Try google. Not hard.

[92redragtop]

Do you watch the news ever?

Try google. Not hard.

I know the answer....and it is not black and white as to the reason for him missing the meeting (sub-meaning is embedded in what happened afterwards) which is what the initial headlines on day of focused on - was trying to understand your opinion on it (the meeting itself) and what happened afterwards, and whether that supports or contradicts the reason for missing the meeting (Canadian trade with Asia as well as US is also part of the reason). If you don't want to share that is fine.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Dosnt matter what happened afterword he scedualed a meeting and then decided not to show up. That’s unprofessional.

I’m my job if I set a time with a customer then don’t bother to show up I loose the customer.

Is it too much to ask our PM to act like a professional?

[92redragtop]

Dosnt matter what happened afterword he scedualed a meeting and then decided not to show up. That’s unprofessional.

I’m my job if I set a time with a customer then don’t bother to show up I loose the customer.

Is it too much to ask our PM to act like a professional?

OK thanks - you are correct in that he missed the meeting claiming a scheduling snafu because he was meeting with Abe and that meeting was extended and missed this other meeting as a result. Subsequent information/decisions indicated that attending the meeting could have been worse for Canada, Canadian businesses, and Canadian taxpayers (as well as US-Canada relations due to Trump's past decision - by the way, we export more to the US than Asia). Could he have attended and said no - maybe but that could have been diplomatically worse if the other members were forcing Canada into a corner. My guess is Harper would have pulled a similar stalling tactic to buy time to come back with a new proposal rebuttal that puts Canada in a stronger bargaining position.

[92redragtop]

Sounds like something worth learning more about. Got a link or any info on the issues on the table?

No specific link but it started last year during and after the US election campaign (look into history of TPP and review the APEC headlines from this week in terms of how events unfolded).

Coles notes: Canada and US sign on to TPP; lots of criticism and opposition to TPP as it could disadvantage Canadian companies (does give access to Asian markets but not open borders/markets like NAFTA). Note that China was against/out of TPP from the beginning as it would reduce their power in the AP region; Trump pulls out of TPP because he said it would disadvantage the US; Canada remained in but walking a fine line since signing on it was originally written could piss off the Americans and hurt our trade relations with them even more - they are our biggest export market currently; Trump pulling out of TPP actually worked in China's favour as it put them back in the driver's seat on any regional free trade deals (we have a trade deficit with China today); the meeting in Vietnam was about TPP and AP leaders were looking to get Canada to agree to a series of conditions in the deal negotiations; Trump's praise of an autocratic Communist leader in China this week threw a wildcard into the mix as any human rights or other trade leverage that EU and Canada had in the negotiations have to be re-visited and re-strategized as the game rules have changed (it's all very Sun Tzu) before coming back to the table; Trudeau did have a meeting with Abe (a bigger trading partner than Vietnam, and that Canada wants to be bigger in terms of our exports to them) before the Vietnam meeting, and the Abe meeting was extended so conflicted - a little convenient when you step back and view the whole chess board but a convenient excuse to buy time. If you only look at the one headline from the day Canada "missed" the meeting it looks bad but if you view it as part of everything in the TPP lifecycle (and Trump in China this week) it makes more sense.

So on the one hand you have Canada and US/China/Japan while on the other hand you have Canada and Vietnam/SK/Australia/etc - had to choose one in the short term to maintain and one to let slip and repair afterwards. The trade team chose to protect the first set of relationships and strategically beg forgiveness with the second.

If you go back and read up on TPP which still doesn't gave Canada equal reciprocal access to all AP markets, eg. we are historically disadvantaged with access to SK and will remain so under TPP although a little better than today; we're also disadvantaged with China/Japan market access but if China takes a front seat with an AP free trade bloc then you can see Chinese growth go up from 5-6% to a higher number in a billion plus consumer market (started under Harper and adopted by Trudeau but the game has changed globally since then because NAFTA is up for negotiation, Brexit happened, CETA happened, etc) and the evolution since 2015 to this past week that should get you up to date.

Sorry for the data dump - I just typed some of what was in my head on this topic.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Can you provide more articals on the subject?

I don’t buy a meeting going a half hour over shedual as an excuse to cancel an entire meeting. (One that could have taken hours)

Second. According to Australian news sources when this story broke there was no notification that Trudeau informed anyone. They were all waiting for him and he never showed.

Third. There was no statement from Turdeau’s Team untill the following day. (Unless I missed it but that’s the way main stream news was reporting it.)

4. A quick search now comes up with mostly huffinton post articles making excuses.

5. Again any reputable business person will tell out its bad form to not show up. I’d rather see a leader with the balls to stand and fight for whats best for our country than one that hides behind childish tactics.

6. Unless you can provide a time that Harper actually didn’t show up to a meeting without notice, you are just making assumptions with no basis.

7. Lol yeah all Trumps fault.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Nope - take a look at Harper's visit to Asia in 2012 - he did the same back then - visited a memorial site and observed the occasion from there. There wasn't any "bitching" back then from either side.

I’d suggest typing

“Harper Asia 2012”

Into google. Plenty of criticism for pretty much everything he did there. Remember the pandas?

[Stephen06GT]

Toronto Mustang Club.

[92redragtop]

Can you provide more articals on the subject?

I don’t buy a meeting going a half hour over shedual as an excuse to cancel an entire meeting. (One that could have taken hours)

Second. According to Australian news sources when this story broke there was no notification that Trudeau informed anyone. They were all waiting for him and he never showed.

Third. There was no statement from Turdeau’s Team untill the following day. (Unless I missed it but that’s the way main stream news was reporting it.)

4. A quick search now comes up with mostly huffinton post articles making excuses.

5. Again any reputable business person will tell out its bad form to not show up. I’d rather see a leader with the balls to stand and fight for whats best for our country than one that hides behind childish tactics.

6. Unless you can provide a time that Harper actually didn’t show up to a meeting without notice, you are just making assumptions with no basis.

7. Lol yeah all Trumps fault.

I've been following TPP for about two years now so don't have specific links now but you can easily find them from searching business and newspaper sites. National Post, G&M, CBC, etc all reported on last week's events specifically so you can check those sites. Not sure why Huff Post stories are coming up for you - those don't appear in my search.

http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/refile-tpp-leaders-meeting-postponed-after-canada-disagreement-japans-abe

https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/how-canada-allied-with-mexico-to-fend-off-tpp-pressure-from-japan-australia/article36931639/


This one is an opinion piece (so take it in that context) from the Report on Business section but it looks like it outlines some of the timeline I described yesterday:

https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/no-deal-is-better-than-a-bad-deal-why-canada-won-the-tpp-stand-off/article36931537/

No deal is better than a bad deal: Why Canada won the TPP stand-off

MICHAEL GEIST
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
1 DAY AGO
NOVEMBER 11, 2017
The end-game in trade negotiations always generates more than its fair share of drama and this week's effort to rework the Trans Pacific Partnership without the United States was no different. Canada was squarely in the spotlight with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a no-show at a ministerial meeting that was attributed to a scheduling error, but had the hallmarks of gamesmanship designed to demonstrate a willingness to walk away from the deal.

The result was a major win for Canada as the government leveraged its position as the second-largest economy left in the TPP to extract significant concessions on intellectual property, culture, and the auto sector. Indeed, despite pressure to cave on key demands from the Japanese and Australian governments, Canada stood its ground and is helping to craft a trade deal that better reflects a balanced approach on challenging policy issues.

In advance of the meetings in Vietnam, Mr. Trudeau had signalled that Canada would not be rushed into a deal simply for the sake of an agreement. With pressure on multiple trade fronts and misgivings about the terms of a trade deal that was concluded by the Conservatives weeks before the 2015 federal election, a few tweaks might not be enough to salvage the flawed TPP. The decision to go slow and seek further negotiations may draw the ire of a few governments anxious to conclude the TPP, but it made both strategic and policy sense.

From a strategic perspective, Canada was a late entrant to the TPP negotiations, arriving well after the basic framework had been established and several of the chapters concluded. In fact, the TPP only became a trade priority after the Harper government identified the risks of remaining on the outside of a deal that included the United States. The decision to participate was primarily defensive with some studies projecting only marginal economic gains.

With the United States out of the TPP, Canada's primary strategic objective was gone. That left a deal that offered some benefits for increased trade with Japan, but little else, given that Canada already has free-trade agreements with several other TPP countries such as Mexico, Chile, and Peru.

Further, the TPP never fully reflected some of the Liberal government's trade priorities, including adequately addressing labour regulation and indigenous rights. Addressing those issues to advance the goal of a "progressive" agreement would require far more than some modest drafting changes.

The contentious North American free-trade agreement renegotiation has upended Canada's trade priorities since the United States remains our dominant trading partner. The overlap between NAFTA and the TPP represents a particularly thorny issue. For example, auto sector provisions have emerged as some of the most challenging of the NAFTA talks, threatening to dramatically change longstanding rule of origin regulations that have served as the basis for a critical North America-wide industry. To hamstring the Canadian NAFTA position on the automotive sector in order to reach a TPP agreement would have swapped short-term gain for long-term pain. As a result, Canada successfully argued that the issue should remain subject to further negotiation.

The trouble with the TPP11 – dubbed this for the 11 countries that remain after the United States dropped out following the election of President Donald Trump – extended beyond strategic shortcomings as the substantive provisions in several areas were widely viewed as coming at a significant domestic cost. This is particularly true for the intellectual property chapter, where the original agreement included patent provisions that would likely increase the cost of pharmaceuticals and copyright rules that would lock down content for decades through the extension of the term of copyright beyond the standard established at international law.

The IP chapter largely reflected U.S. demands and with its exit from the TPP, an overhaul that more closely aligns the agreement to international standards was needed. Canada succeeded on that front too with an agreement to suspend most of the controversial IP provisions including those involving copyright term, patent extension, biologics protection, Internet provider liability, and digital lock rules.

The TPP was also an outlier on cultural policy, departing from the longstanding Canadian approach by omitting a full cultural exception and creating unprecedented restrictions on policies to support the creation of Canadian content. The absence of robust cultural protections in the TPP had been a simmering issue for months. With the issue becoming increasingly sensitive in light of the recent release of a digital cultural policy, acquiescing to a trade agreement that raised alarm bells within the cultural community would have bad policy and bad politics, leaving Canada to successfully argue for further discussions on a cultural exemption.

Global Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne inherited a trade policy that seemed to prioritize any deal over a good deal. Agreement on the TPP11 (now rebranded the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership) remains a possibility, but standing firm on Canadian interests with a willingness to walk away rightly recognized that no deal is better than a bad one.






I'll stop here so as to not drag this out as there will always be differences in opinion.

[92redragtop]

I’d suggest typing

“Harper Asia 2012”

Into google. Plenty of criticism for pretty much everything he did there. Remember the pandas?

I was specifically referring to him not being in Canada for Rememberance Day activities in 2012 - just trying to compare apples to apples to keep the comment on point relative to Legwound's post and subsequent responses.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I've been following TPP for about two years now so don't have specific links now but you can easily find them from searching business and newspaper sites. National Post, G&M, CBC, etc all reported on last week's events specifically so you can check those sites. Not sure why Huff Post stories are coming up for you - those don't appear in my search.

http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/refile-tpp-leaders-meeting-postponed-after-canada-disagreement-japans-abe

https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/how-canada-allied-with-mexico-to-fend-off-tpp-pressure-from-japan-australia/article36931639/


This one is an opinion piece (so take it in that context) from the Report on Business section but it looks like it outlines some of the timeline I described yesterday:

https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/no-deal-is-better-than-a-bad-deal-why-canada-won-the-tpp-stand-off/article36931537/

No deal is better than a bad deal: Why Canada won the TPP stand-off

MICHAEL GEIST
SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL
1 DAY AGO
NOVEMBER 11, 2017
The end-game in trade negotiations always generates more than its fair share of drama and this week's effort to rework the Trans Pacific Partnership without the United States was no different. Canada was squarely in the spotlight with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a no-show at a ministerial meeting that was attributed to a scheduling error, but had the hallmarks of gamesmanship designed to demonstrate a willingness to walk away from the deal.

The result was a major win for Canada as the government leveraged its position as the second-largest economy left in the TPP to extract significant concessions on intellectual property, culture, and the auto sector. Indeed, despite pressure to cave on key demands from the Japanese and Australian governments, Canada stood its ground and is helping to craft a trade deal that better reflects a balanced approach on challenging policy issues.

In advance of the meetings in Vietnam, Mr. Trudeau had signalled that Canada would not be rushed into a deal simply for the sake of an agreement. With pressure on multiple trade fronts and misgivings about the terms of a trade deal that was concluded by the Conservatives weeks before the 2015 federal election, a few tweaks might not be enough to salvage the flawed TPP. The decision to go slow and seek further negotiations may draw the ire of a few governments anxious to conclude the TPP, but it made both strategic and policy sense.

From a strategic perspective, Canada was a late entrant to the TPP negotiations, arriving well after the basic framework had been established and several of the chapters concluded. In fact, the TPP only became a trade priority after the Harper government identified the risks of remaining on the outside of a deal that included the United States. The decision to participate was primarily defensive with some studies projecting only marginal economic gains.

With the United States out of the TPP, Canada's primary strategic objective was gone. That left a deal that offered some benefits for increased trade with Japan, but little else, given that Canada already has free-trade agreements with several other TPP countries such as Mexico, Chile, and Peru.

Further, the TPP never fully reflected some of the Liberal government's trade priorities, including adequately addressing labour regulation and indigenous rights. Addressing those issues to advance the goal of a "progressive" agreement would require far more than some modest drafting changes.

The contentious North American free-trade agreement renegotiation has upended Canada's trade priorities since the United States remains our dominant trading partner. The overlap between NAFTA and the TPP represents a particularly thorny issue. For example, auto sector provisions have emerged as some of the most challenging of the NAFTA talks, threatening to dramatically change longstanding rule of origin regulations that have served as the basis for a critical North America-wide industry. To hamstring the Canadian NAFTA position on the automotive sector in order to reach a TPP agreement would have swapped short-term gain for long-term pain. As a result, Canada successfully argued that the issue should remain subject to further negotiation.

The trouble with the TPP11 – dubbed this for the 11 countries that remain after the United States dropped out following the election of President Donald Trump – extended beyond strategic shortcomings as the substantive provisions in several areas were widely viewed as coming at a significant domestic cost. This is particularly true for the intellectual property chapter, where the original agreement included patent provisions that would likely increase the cost of pharmaceuticals and copyright rules that would lock down content for decades through the extension of the term of copyright beyond the standard established at international law.

The IP chapter largely reflected U.S. demands and with its exit from the TPP, an overhaul that more closely aligns the agreement to international standards was needed. Canada succeeded on that front too with an agreement to suspend most of the controversial IP provisions including those involving copyright term, patent extension, biologics protection, Internet provider liability, and digital lock rules.

The TPP was also an outlier on cultural policy, departing from the longstanding Canadian approach by omitting a full cultural exception and creating unprecedented restrictions on policies to support the creation of Canadian content. The absence of robust cultural protections in the TPP had been a simmering issue for months. With the issue becoming increasingly sensitive in light of the recent release of a digital cultural policy, acquiescing to a trade agreement that raised alarm bells within the cultural community would have bad policy and bad politics, leaving Canada to successfully argue for further discussions on a cultural exemption.

Global Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and International Trade Minister François-Philippe Champagne inherited a trade policy that seemed to prioritize any deal over a good deal. Agreement on the TPP11 (now rebranded the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership) remains a possibility, but standing firm on Canadian interests with a willingness to walk away rightly recognized that no deal is better than a bad one.






I'll stop here so as to not drag this out as there will always be differences in opinion.

If the end result is a deal that’s better for us then fine.
Just not very professional especially coming from a government that was overly critical of our last leaders reputation with the rest of the world.

[WTF]

wow...Italy knocked out of the World Cup for the first time since 1958

[ZR]

Wow is right, shocker for sure.

In one of the biggest World Cup shocks in recent memory, Italy will not get to take part in next year's finals after losing to Sweden 1-0 on aggregate in their two-leg play-off.

[hsousa88]

Great.. yet another filler team in the WC.


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[ZR]

Thanks for lunch Ghost Rider.

[Ghost Rider]

No prob, thanks for looking after the truck!!

[ZR]

Fawking oil filter.

[Ghost Rider]

lol, yup sucks!!

[hsousa88]

Fawking oil filter.

At least you have a hoist...[emoji24]

[ZR]

Hoist only means oil splashes further..............leg got covered (floor is a flippin mess)
Idea was a fail, have one more thing to try then it's a remote filter for mine.

[RedSN]

lol, yup sucks!!
Dodges :facepalm:


8 pages so far in the "Things i don't like about my 2017 ram 1500"
Just saying.

[RedSN]

Hoist only means oil splashes further....
Best accessory for 4-post hoist: rolling drain pan.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Garage-Project/i-GWT4fGT/0/f47c60d1/S/image_zps78cf87f0-S.jpg

[ZR]

Biggest thing I dislike....................how long I gotta let it idle for everyone else to catch up. :)

[ZR]

Best accessory for 4-post hoist: rolling drain pan.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Garage-Project/i-GWT4fGT/0/f47c60d1/S/image_zps78cf87f0-S.jpg

Honestly Don, a moron decided on the Ram's oil filter location.

[RedSN]

f*ing mechanical engineers

[Ghost Rider]

Dodges :facepalm:




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[RedSN]

RAM asshole?

I think you need a comma in there somewhere.
....although, the look on his face.....

[Ghost Rider]

RAM asshole?

I think you need a comma in there somewhere.
....although, the look on his face.....


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[Ghost Rider]

11038

[True Blue]

have one more thing to try then it's a remote filter for mine.

Did you try the 2L pop bottle trick?

[92redragtop]

More craziness in America - someone running around Tampa shooting people last few days (4 dead so far) and now 5 in California. And people are smashing their Keurigs to support possible pedophelia. No turning back now?

[ZR]

Did you try the 2L pop bottle trick?

Yes tried that plus bottom of oil jug. Both started off well but filter has so many damm threads I dropped it in each case before filter fully off. Gonna try top of an oil jug inverted with a drain hose next time. That way it can just sit in place so I can better manage the filter.

[5.4MarkVIII]

More craziness in America - someone running around Tampa shooting people last few days (4 dead so far) and now 5 in California. And people are smashing their Keurigs to support possible pedophelia. No turning back now?

I wasn’t aware of the Kureg thing so did a quick search and this is my impression

So a person kills people yelling praise Allah and carrying a Isis flag and the left tells us not to jump to conclusions
But A senator is accused of rape allegations and a conservative says let’s not hang the guy untill his fair day in court
And the left silences the reporter’s right to free speech but cancelling his show

Now everyone who stands up to support the reporter’s right to free speech and actually report news makes a display of protest and they are are labeled as pedophiles.

Do you not see the blatant hypocrisy in this? Your not that blind man.

If the guy did the crime then he deserves to rot in jail or better yet be casterated and hanged but he does have a right to a fair trial before judgment.

Hilarious that at the same time half of Hollywood leftist elite are being accused of rape or sexual misconduct but not seeing their shows/ movies canceled. Hell some are being interviewed to get “their side”without reporters shows being canceled.

Even Holier than thou guys like George Taka (who has spoken out against rape and oppression) has been accused of forceful sexual advancement.

Your right there is not turning back now.

[Stephen06GT]

Rainbows and unicorns.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Dodges :facepalm:


8 pages so far in the "Things i don't like about my 2017 ram 1500"
Just saying.
Plus a page or two in this thread now...

[RedSN]

Hilarious that at the same time half of Hollywood leftist elite are being accused of rape or sexual misconduct but not seeing their shows/ movies canceled.
You're kidding right? Shows/movies are being cancelled all over the place. Spacey was removed from "All the Money in the World". Louis C K removed from "Night of Too Many Stars" and his premier of "I Love You, Daddy" cancelled. Several Harvey Weinstein upcoming projects cancelled. Hugh Hefner biopic has been cancelled after Brett Ratner was accused.

Hilarious.

[ZR]

For sure, been one right after another.
Actually a bit surprised so much transpired when only accusations have been made vs proved in court. Hope no one has been caught up in it that doesn't deserve to be.

[5.4MarkVIII]

You're kidding right? Shows/movies are being cancelled all over the place. Spacey was removed from "All the Money in the World". Louis C K removed from "Night of Too Many Stars" and his premier of "I Love You, Daddy" cancelled. Several Harvey Weinstein upcoming projects cancelled. Hugh Hefner biopic has been cancelled after Brett Ratner was accused.

Hilarious.

Name one reporter who had a show canceled after reporting on any of the above accused.

Like the one that interviewed Kevin Spacy. Was their show canceled for supporting a rapist?

[Stephen06GT]

Name one reporter who had a show canceled after reporting on any of the above accused.

Like the one that interviewed Kevin Spacy. Was their show canceled for supporting a rapist?
Are you advocating we "shoot the messenger "?

[5.4MarkVIII]

Lol. No I’m pointing out the Hypocrisy where a conservative reporter had his show canceled for reporting on a conservative being accused of rape. While liberal reporters are allowed to report on liberals rape accusations. And no one cares.

[92redragtop]

Lol. No I’m pointing out the Hypocrisy where a conservative reporter had his show canceled for reporting on a conservative being accused of rape. While liberal reporters are allowed to report on liberals rape accusations. And no one cares.

If you're referring to Hannity, he was "reporting" on the story - it was more of a defence segment in which Moore proceeded to potentially dig a deeper hole but wasn't called out for it (ie. asking the teenage girl's mother for permission to date). I know he also showcased the other Alabama republican who defended more saying it was ok since Joseph and mary were together and Mary was a teenager - so the bible allows it. I'm not sure how that segment is considered journalism...but maybe he isn't try to "do" journalism?

[92redragtop]

I wasn’t aware of the Kureg thing so did a quick search and this is my impression

So a person kills people yelling praise Allah and carrying a Isis flag and the left tells us not to jump to conclusions
But A senator is accused of rape allegations and a conservative says let’s not hang the guy untill his fair day in court
And the left silences the reporter’s right to free speech but cancelling his show

Now everyone who stands up to support the reporter’s right to free speech and actually report news makes a display of protest and they are are labeled as pedophiles.

Do you not see the blatant hypocrisy in this? Your not that blind man.

If the guy did the crime then he deserves to rot in jail or better yet be casterated and hanged but he does have a right to a fair trial before judgment.

Hilarious that at the same time half of Hollywood leftist elite are being accused of rape or sexual misconduct but not seeing their shows/ movies canceled. Hell some are being interviewed to get “their side”without reporters shows being canceled.

Even Holier than thou guys like George Taka (who has spoken out against rape and oppression) has been accused of forceful sexual advancement.

Your right there is not turning back now.

How did you go from Keurigs to ISIS? Do they use coffee pods in their caves?

You're right, he does deserve his day in court and should step aside and deal with it (they could be false accusations) but there's a lot to unpack between the accusations and reports of local malls barring him in the 80's for the same behaviour to teenage girls, etc. Hannity should have just reported the news but that's not what he did. The Keurig thing is funny too because these idiots are smashing expensive machines they paid for (and maybe still paying for in their credit card balances).

[92redragtop]

Interesting....

PayPal ordered to provide CRA with information about business accounts

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-money/paypal-ordered-to-provide-cra-with-information-about-business-accounts/article36983946/

[5.4MarkVIII]

How did you go from Keurigs to ISIS? Do they use coffee pods in their caves?

You're right, he does deserve his day in court and should step aside and deal with it (they could be false accusations) but there's a lot to unpack between the accusations and reports of local malls barring him in the 80's for the same behaviour to teenage girls, etc. Hannity should have just reported the news but that's not what he did. The Keurig thing is funny too because these idiots are smashing expensive machines they paid for (and maybe still paying for in their credit card balances).

Like I said haven’t read much in it just giving impressions on the first couple articals I could find.
You said part of the problem is he was citing Mary and Joseph as a religious excuse.

That’s exactly the reason I bring ISIS into it.

To make a point that for the left. Something is okay on one side but not on the other.

The hypocrisynis So thick and wide spread a disturbing number of ppl are blind from it.

Isis bad = dont jump to conclusions

Liberal bad = don’t jump to conclusions

Conservative bad = immediately jump to concludings then condemn everyone and everything related to the person or who dares to speak up and say let’s not jump to conclusions.

[CDNfyrfytr]

How about a thread where you guys just argue, or a political opinion thread....[emoji848]. Maybe it can be the same one.

Anyway....let’s try to get back to a less argumentative tone.

BOOBS[emoji15]

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....until next year sweet friend


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[Ponyryd]

Someone say boobs?

[92redragtop]

I'm as guilty or more so of stirring the pot but agree, this doesn't belong in this thread.

I wasn't aware of the rules for this thread - we had the Trudeau Rememberance Day posts a few days ago, gun-related posts, news-related posts in the past in addition to all the regular everyday posts (maybe it's the rebuttals that are an issue). Some things not allowed?

[ZR]

ANNOUNCEMENT.

Watch for a new subform coming in the next few days.
It's intended target, all discussions that are prone to go off topic and or get heated.

[Ponyryd]

The “danger zone”?

[ZR]

BLACK FLAG ...........where threads get derailed n arguments are sure to happen.

Work in progress, lol


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[Scrape]

Assassins Creed Black Flag:stickpoke:
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/24/d9/77/24d977d142e9df3d938076ed07e29f50--assassins-creed-cosplay-assassins-creed-black-flag.jpg

[92redragtop]

We could discuss Zimbabwe in there too - CDN embassy had to close its doors today. Should be an interesting next couple weeks.

[True Blue]

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....until next year sweet friend


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I'll join you as well. :)

https://s20.postimg.org/uec2c0acd/070-2.jpg

[Ponyryd]

Assassins Creed Black Flag:stickpoke:
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/24/d9/77/24d977d142e9df3d938076ed07e29f50--assassins-creed-cosplay-assassins-creed-black-flag.jpg

Looks like a motorboatin invitation right there.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Assassins Creed Black Flag:stickpoke:
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/24/d9/77/24d977d142e9df3d938076ed07e29f50--assassins-creed-cosplay-assassins-creed-black-flag.jpg

Love to get my hands on her Pirate booty.


Hope she makes me swab her deck.

She sure can hoist my main sail.

[Armen]

For Sale Due to Divorce...

Small appliance shop north of Toronto.

[5.4MarkVIII]

For Sale Due to Divorce...

Small appliance shop north of Toronto.

Lol

[Laffs]

Yaaa Jessica Nigri is not unattractive...

[Scrape]

:thumbsup:
Yaaa Jessica Nigri is not unattractive...

[03svt]

Fuck cancer, my grandmother has made it to 91 healthy and living on her own, only meds she's had to take as a precaution is blood pressure pills.

Hasn't been to the hospital for herself since 1975! Well Cancer has struck and been diagnosed with colon cancer, aren't sure how far it's progressed, will find out in the next week or so.

[ZR]

Very sorry to hear.

[ZR]

So not only are we on the hook for the refunds she's gonna allow a hardship hand out on top of it. Sending out a terrific message she is, if you weren't a bitching pussy already we are gonna help you get there.

Wynne reiterated what her government announced Monday morning, that students who wish to withdraw instead of continuing with a condensed semester can receive a full refund. Students can also receive up to $500 through a hardship fund.

[hsousa88]

How does one retire at 30?

[ZR]

= win lottery.

[Black Sheep]

How does one retire at 30?

start your career at 6 months old????

[True Blue]

How does one retire at 30?

You need a PhD... Papa has Dough!! :)

[ZR]

Got a Mach 47 million headache this am. :(

[RedSN]

I don't know what Mach 47 million is ...... but it 'sounds' like a really bad headache.

[ZR]

Head pounding blurry vision version.

[FoxRod]

Hoping you feel better, take a couple of Aspirins and I'll see ya in the morning?? :)


Head pounding blurry vision version.

[Armen]

http://www.torontomustangclub.ca/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=11089&d=1511618126

[Bksrt8]

Head pounding blurry vision version.

Its called a migraine and i dont envy you. Theyve been a regular part of life for me since i was about 23-24. Just wait till the blinking flashy things start happening in your eyes and you can only see with peripheral vision...good times

[Black Sheep]

Its called a migraine and i dont envy you. Theyve been a regular part of life for me since i was about 23-24. Just wait till the blinking flashy things start happening in your eyes and you can only see with peripheral vision...good times

been there and done that...not fun.

[Old Fart]

^^^Same here!

[hsousa88]

Trying to quit smoking.. bought one of these vape things the cool kids are using.

Cost me $140, so that's about 10 days of smoking. Got nothin to lose.. wish me luck.

[03svt]

Trying to quit smoking.. bought one of these vape things the cool kids are using.

Cost me $140, so that's about 10 days of smoking. Got nothin to lose.. wish me luck.

Good luck!

[ZR]

Its called a migraine and i dont envy you. Theyve been a regular part of life for me since i was about 23-24. Just wait till the blinking flashy things start happening in your eyes and you can only see with peripheral vision...good times

Three yrs ago, Ambulance trip to the hospital after they figured I was having a heart issue, best of times. Stroke clinic came up with perfect storm combo of sick with the flu n mega migraine had my vision off kilter.

[ZR]

Trying to quit smoking.. bought one of these vape things the cool kids are using.

Cost me $140, so that's about 10 days of smoking. Got nothin to lose.. wish me luck.

Give it shit man, best thing in the world you can do for yourself.

[Stephen06GT]

Trying to quit smoking.. bought one of these vape things the cool kids are using.

Cost me $140, so that's about 10 days of smoking. Got nothin to lose.. wish me luck.

With all the money you save on smokes you can buy car parts. Win, win.

Good luck.

[Bksrt8]

Well i quit 4 years ago with a vape cigarette. Its all in your head tho...if you dont want to quit, you wont. Now i use a different type of vape lol

[True Blue]

Anyone looking to buy the Fox-Body Mustang Recognition Guide book? :)

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listing/0975436015/ref=tmm_pap_new_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=new&qid=&sr=

[03svt]

Another f1 season done.

[Bksrt8]

Does f1 get any tv coverage in canada anymore? Ive not seen an f1 race in years

[03svt]

Does f1 get any tv coverage in canada anymore? Ive not seen an f1 race in years

Oh ya, on atleast one of the tsn channels.

[Laffs]

Was a great season for AMG and Lewis, glad I got to see LH44 win at Montreal. Hoping next year to go down and watch the Austin race, may not come back.

[newbiestangowner]

Kitec piping

[ZR]

2018 Silverado in the driveway today.

[MUSTANGWOP]

^^^ you trade the RAM in?

[True Blue]

Say it ain't so Rick.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Maybe Rick towed it home with his Ram...

[55 HD]

Nice truck Ross

[ZR]

First ass in the seat of a brand new rental is all, had it for the day while the Ram was in for couple minor issues.
Want to send out my sincere thanks to John from Village Chrysler for getting me set up and to Manny for his attention to detail looking after my truck. Guys from Enterprise where equally cool to deal with, thanks again for the pick up and drop off.
Ram is back minus a couple of annoying noises.
Life is goooooooooooood.

[True Blue]

Well... Both kids are sick and my mother in-law is staying the night, it's a win win for me. :thumbsdown:

[ZR]

Hope everyone is back up n feeling better sooooooooooooooooooooooon.

[03svt]

Well... Both kids are sick and my mother in-law is staying the night, it's a win win for me. :thumbsdown:

Dealing with the same thing, except wifey and I are sick too... but on the upside, no mother in law :)

[True Blue]

Dealing with the same thing, except wifey and I are sick too... but on the upside, no mother in law :)

Wife is not yet, but I'm feeling it coming on.

[Armen]

42000 on my F150. No issues yet ;)

[Ghost Rider]

2018 Silverado in the driveway today.


you didn't get the square wheels option eh?

[ZR]

Happy to have dropped it off n back behind the wheel of my own ride.

[hsousa88]

Smoke free for 7 days, feels good.

Promised myself I'd be off this vape by April 1st.

[hsousa88]

I referenced a book previously called 'Smart Thinking". In it is described habits. Breaking a habit on willpower alone is extremely hard if not impossible. Replacing one habit with another based on the stimulus/response of the habit you're trying to end is key to success. You're doing that now by replacing the cigarette with the vape. When giving up the vape try to replace it with something, not simply quit by willpower, otherwise you'll run the risk of reverting right back to cigarettes.

On a side note, I've never been a smoker but have considered picking up vaping with nicotine. It's a proven thing that nicotine is helpful in the creative process for writers. I occasionally do some writing (awkwardly) and can use any help if I want to improve it.

While vaping is certainly more harmful than just breathing, it's certainly less harmful than cigarettes.

I'd be careful if I were you, like you mentioned you were never a smoker so I'm assuming you've never had nicotine. It really is extremely addictive. I've done a lot of reading the past few days on vaping and yes it is def. more harmful than just breathing.. but cigarettes will kill you. I'm 29 and was getting short-breathed at work.. wheezing in the mornings.. nasty stuff. I've been smoking 1/1.5 packs a day for 11 years.. it had to go.

Edit: some of these vape flavors are fuckin delicious.

[True Blue]

Edit: some of these vape flavors are fuckin delicious.

What, you do not want to try bacon flavored vape oil?? :)

[hsousa88]

What, you do not want to try bacon flavored vape oil?? :)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFut-pPsAGc

[Old Fart]

Just call me Old Dumbass...fixing an old Craftsman snowblower for mother-in-law, bringing it back from a friend's repair shop...falls off the snowmobile trailer onto the highway in a snow storm. I had tied it down but came loose after all the potholes, lol. Broke a few gears in the steering mechanism. Luckily, Husqvarna has the parts for the blower.

[ZR]

Damm that sucks, good on you for trying to help out.

[Laffs]

You know whats odd, whenever ever someone asks "What the hell were you thinking" they don't actually want you to explain your thinking.

[ZR]

Read this in a news clip on how a young boy dealt with the family dog having to be put down.

People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life, like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” He continued, ”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”

[Scrape]

There is a lot on my mind but if I express it, it will take pages...:surprise:

[ZR]

^ Sometimes good therapy. :)

[03svt]

Was going to keep the mustang at home this year winter to fiddle with it a bit. Frost/cold this morning and I've changed my mind already.. want my truck in the garage :)

Going to rent a trailer and take the mustang down to Grandma's this weekend.

[ZR]

ROCK AUTO.

Never ever even once again would I buy or suggest anyone else orders parts from there. To start with, parts came from two different warehouses so that meant shipping x 2. Add to that they packed heavy parts (brake drums) on top of fragile parts in a cobbled together box without any filler and you get a package with damage to virtually everything. Ok so not the end of the world right, shiat can happen. A glitch in their system when I bring up the order has me stumped how to proceed on reporting damage, numerous emails to cust service asking for help, get stock reply of please refer to the ordering page to report any problems. Round n round n round we go. Finally find a phone number via Google search, call and ask for customer service only to be told in a snotty voice (then hung up on) all communication must be done via email through the order page.
And vendors wonder why customers get pushed to the brink and loose their collective minds!!!

PS, yes I agree all is fine when an order goes as it should, beware of when it doesn't. Google search of problems with Rock Auto suggests my experience is all too typical.

[ZR]

Yup, just got another reply.

. RockAuto does not have a phone customer service department. Returns do need to be set up online. When you click on the "arrange a return/report a problem" button for the kit, then select "damage/defective" as the reason. The website will walk you through the rest of the process.

[newbiestangowner]

Yup, just got another reply.

. RockAuto does not have a phone customer service department. Returns do need to be set up online. When you click on the "arrange a return/report a problem" button for the kit, then select "damage/defective" as the reason. The website will walk you through the rest of the process.

Hope everything works out
A buddy just placed an an order few days ago ( fingers crossed)

He did mention something of not having a phone number
But he said the price of the part was by far the cheapest he found



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[mavrrrick]

Wow, guess I got lucky with my clutch?

[ZR]

Looks like your golden, well right up until something goes wrong and you need to speak with someone. At that point, clear as day they have zero interest.

[ZR]

It's a cats life at our house.
Lucky fawkers.

[mavrrrick]

Here to
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[RedSN]

I'm sensing a theme here this morning....

https://photos.smugmug.com/Cats/i-cHKgtxj/0/a8b0f235/M/abstract%20bw%20art-M.jpg

[5.4MarkVIII]

Starting to wonder what hour next move is gonna have to be with the business.
Been a year looking for a second delivery guy and can’t find someone who just wants to show up to work.

Tried paying one guy more and within a week has other employees bitching at me about him making as much as they were from the start.
And it was for naught cuz he left after 2 months for more pay.

One more raise and my employees will be making almost as much as I am.

Can’t raise prices cuz then we won’t be competitive.

Seems like a vicious circle and no easy answer to it.

[Laffs]

Starting to wonder what hour next move is gonna have to be with the business.
Been a year looking for a second delivery guy and can’t find someone who just wants to show up to work.

Tried paying one guy more and within a week has other employees bitching at me about him making as much as they were from the start.
And it was for naught cuz he left after 2 months for more pay.

One more raise and my employees will be making almost as much as I am.

Can’t raise prices cuz then we won’t be competitive.

Seems like a vicious circle and no easy answer to it.

We have the same issue finding competent employees. Look for efficiency and automation opportunities where possible. Do you employ any fleet tracking for current delivery guy, can you verify his routes and times are maximized? Are you sure you need 2 guys or can 1 guy work optimally fulfill the needs. What about an incentive for retail pick up? Would you have more customers take that option and thus reduce delivery workload?

How are employees finding out about wages of other employees? If their bragging or flaunting to others, that needs to be addressed. Are wages based solely on the role or does seniority factor in? If the former that needs to be spelled out to employees so they know that job is worth $$ and if they want more they need to demonstrate ability to perform other functions, not just exist.

Paying employees on par isn't a downside if their fulfilling a role that's valuable and enables you to perform work that will create more profits down the road.

Small business is a rough go man, find your competitive advantage and use it to you advantage. You're in a smaller area with I assume lower overhead, what's your digital sale model like? Can you price yourself competitively online and boost sales there?

There is no easy answer, that's for sure.

[5.4MarkVIII]

We do major appliances. So it’s a weird market. Delivery wise my main guy can do some stuff himself but not all of it.

We have done what we can to maximize and have looked into online but sales don’t work good online for large stuff like fridges and stoves. People want to gone to the store and see it touch it. Ect.
Biggest problem is people seem to think delivery should always be included.
That can’t happen.

[92redragtop]

ROCK AUTO.

Never ever even once again would I buy or suggest anyone else orders parts from there. To start with, parts came from two different warehouses so that meant shipping x 2. Add to that they packed heavy parts (brake drums) on top of fragile parts in a cobbled together box without any filler and you get a package with damage to virtually everything. Ok so not the end of the world right, shiat can happen. A glitch in their system when I bring up the order has me stumped how to proceed on reporting damage, numerous emails to cust service asking for help, get stock reply of please refer to the ordering page to report any problems. Round n round n round we go. Finally find a phone number via Google search, call and ask for customer service only to be told in a snotty voice (then hung up on) all communication must be done via email through the order page.
And vendors wonder why customers get pushed to the brink and loose their collective minds!!!

PS, yes I agree all is fine when an order goes as it should, beware of when it doesn't. Google search of problems with Rock Auto suggests my experience is all too typical.

Good prices but if you have an issue you can feel like you're out in the desert on your own.

[ZR]

Exactly that.
Price is not worth the aggravation.

[92redragtop]

Starting to wonder what hour next move is gonna have to be with the business.
Been a year looking for a second delivery guy and can’t find someone who just wants to show up to work.

Tried paying one guy more and within a week has other employees bitching at me about him making as much as they were from the start.
And it was for naught cuz he left after 2 months for more pay.

One more raise and my employees will be making almost as much as I am.

Can’t raise prices cuz then we won’t be competitive.

Seems like a vicious circle and no easy answer to it.

That sucks - it's hard to find good talent these days even when compensation is good. I see a lot of small business financials and it seems a lot of folks are working pretty hard for what I consider to be not a lot of money.

Btw, how's your pup's arthritis/dysplasia?

[92redragtop]

Dang, Bitcoin is nuts!

[5.4MarkVIII]

The vet tried him on a different pill. Which is helping quite a bit. He is still no spring chicken but I don’t have to carry him up and down the stairs.

But the down side is the did a liver screening because the new pill can be hard on it. His liver is in rough shape. Something about the lining being too thin.
There are drugs that MIGHT help but are crazy expensive.

So the pills that help his pain and movement will keep him comfortable but most likely shorten the rest of his life.
And at his age the drugs to help that problem probably won’t help.
He is more comfortable which is helping his interaction with the kids.

[Armen]

Between your business, and family (dog), you sound like you have a lot on your plate, man. I hope you're able to find a light at the end of this tunnel. It sounds like a tough deal.

[hsousa88]

Dang, Bitcoin is nuts!

Insane.... 1 bitcoin = 10k usd

My buddy asked me to buy into it yeaaaars ago... I didnt and fuck do I feel stupid.

Hear about that 18 yr old kid in the UK that is a millionaire? Started with $1000

[5.4MarkVIII]

Between your business, and family (dog), you sound like you have a lot on your plate, man. I hope you're able to find a light at the end of this tunnel. It sounds like a tough deal.

I drink too much and probably why I’m so cranky on line all the time. Lol

Thanks though. Everything I put up with I do for my wife and kids. When I get to unwind and spend time with them it seems all worth it.

[92redragtop]

Insane.... 1 bitcoin = 10k usd

My buddy asked me to buy into it yeaaaars ago... I didnt and fuck do I feel stupid.

Hear about that 18 yr old kid in the UK that is a millionaire? Started with $1000

It shows as +$21K CAD each today. I was considering buying some last year when it dropped to under $1K but didn't. Looked at Ethereum too but that was already way up from 2016 prices.

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a friend of mine gets a special med for his dog online. took some searching but what was crazy expensive he now gets for reasonable prices. Might be worth a search.

There are great sources online for pet meds that don't have the crazy mark-ups like the vet's office.

[92redragtop]

The vet tried him on a different pill. Which is helping quite a bit. He is still no spring chicken but I don’t have to carry him up and down the stairs.

But the down side is the did a liver screening because the new pill can be hard on it. His liver is in rough shape. Something about the lining being too thin.
There are drugs that MIGHT help but are crazy expensive.

So the pills that help his pain and movement will keep him comfortable but most likely shorten the rest of his life.
And at his age the drugs to help that problem probably won’t help.
He is more comfortable which is helping his interaction with the kids.

Yeah, one of our dogs was on phenobarb (for epilepsy) for several years but had to switch meds around age 10 due to build-up of bad liver enzymes. With the next one, her arthritis was pretty bad but the glucosamine kept her moving and off pharmaceuticals.