Post whatever is on your mind!!

[RedSN]

So sorry to hear Mav. I didn’t want to say anything before because I recognized the situation.
These quirky little fur balls are only with us for a short time. She lived a good life at 15.

Will take a while, but in time I’m sure you’ll adopt another.

[True Blue]

Sorry to hear Mav.

[mavrrrick]

Just put her down. Had a tumor on her kidney. Cancer. FUCK CANCER!!! She went peacefully. Im so hurt. Life I guess. Sucks!


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[CON VERT]

Sorry to hear Mav, may she RIP

[92redragtop]

Sorry for your loss. It makes a big difference to them when you're there for their final moments.

[Old Fart]

Sorry for your loss

[ZR]

Sorry to hear Mav, knows it's hard.

[Zippy]

Sorry for your loss Mav.

[FABMAN]

Sorry for your loss Mav.

[mavrrrick]

Love you Abby!!
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[ChickenLips]

A merciful exit in the company of those that care. Sounds like the best way to meet the inevitable.

[mavrrrick]

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[mavrrrick]

So weird without her around.


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[Old Fart]

Wow...Mecum auctions, 1979 Mustang pace car edition...$60,000US. 89 Saleen with 15 miles, $60,000US. 91 LX Convertible, 43 miles $57,000US

[bluetoy]

Ok 91 LX conv. 47 miles $57000. probably cost 20k plus new. Bad investment. Could have made more investing the 20k for 32 years

[Stephen06GT]

Had a nice visit with ZR and Zippy today. I hope the mods to THE DECH worked out.

[Stephen06GT]

On my way to and from Booth Automotive I saw something I don’t quite understand. What’s with Jeep owners running just a rim where the spare wheel is suppose to be? I saw two Jeeps like that today. Someone please explain.

[ZR]

Had a nice visit with ZR and Zippy today. I hope the mods to THE DECH worked out.

Man it was great to see you today, thanks for stopping in.
Dechy is alive n well.

[Blackmare]

On my way to and from Booth Automotive I saw something I don’t quite understand. What’s with Jeep owners running just a rim where the spare wheel is suppose to be? I saw two Jeeps like that today. Someone please explain.I saw one in Woodstock today as well. WTF?

[hsousa88]

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Who likes smoked meat? I’m a rookie smoker but I bet I can show a 24 how it’s done. Kijiii scores ftw

[xeninworx]

On my way to and from Booth Automotive I saw something I don’t quite understand. What’s with Jeep owners running just a rim where the spare wheel is suppose to be? I saw two Jeeps like that today. Someone please explain.

Too cheap to buy a 5th tire because they spent all their money on buying deep dish rims and giant noisy mud tires as to which they only drive them on asphalt. Probably because the giant mud tire doesn’t fit in the back.

[True Blue]

On my way to and from Booth Automotive I saw something I don’t quite understand. What’s with Jeep owners running just a rim where the spare wheel is suppose to be? I saw two Jeeps like that today. Someone please explain.

From what I read, aftermarket wheels with bigger tires will not fit the holder correctly as the third brake light is in the way.

[ZR]

Also may be too heavy.

[Stephen06GT]

Too cheap to buy a 5th tire because they spent all their money on buying deep dish rims and giant noisy mud tires as to which they only drive them on asphalt. Probably because the giant mud tire doesn’t fit in the back.


From what I read, aftermarket wheels with bigger tires will not fit the holder correctly as the third brake light is in the way.


Also may be too heavy.

All good explanations, thanks. I think it still looks dumb. For the cost of the fifth rim or less you could do a spare tire delete and call it a day.

[ZR]

Fireworks.
It would be my wish for the city to officially ban them in neighborhoods. Nope not playing the old fuddy duddy card, at least locally to me, it starts 11pm plus and can run into even 3 or 4am. Would not be a huge issue if it was only the long weekends but it pretty much starts with the first decent weather and at times be week nights as well.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Get the same here. And even on weekday nights. People come to the cottage on holiday and seem to forget or not care that some people live here full time and work for a living. Fire works and loud music.

[ZR]

Not sure where this level of ignorance came from but it's become all too common.

[ChickenLips]

Not sure where this level of ignorance came from but it's become all too common.

Go take a look at who’s firing them off.

[xeninworx]

So someone stole the wiper blades from my neighbours RAV4. WTF is wrong with people. Some cheap ass people out there I tell ya.

[ChickenLips]

So someone stole the wiper blades from my neighbours RAV4. WTF is wrong with people. Some cheap ass people out there I tell ya.

this is typical in low income countries. In Cuba you remove wiper blades when parking your vehicle.

[xeninworx]

this is typical in low income countries. In Cuba you remove wiper blades when parking your vehicle.

Add Brampton to that list.

[ChickenLips]

Add Brampton to that list.

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[Zee]

Had the appointment for my back on Thursday, Dr gave me a referral for a MRI and they happened to squeeze me in at 12:30am last night. Definitely not complaining about the turnaround time considering it took my Father in law 4 months to get one.
Lets hope they figure out which muscles are torn.

[mavrrrick]

F me...when does it end...Friend of ours died of a heart attack Saturday morning. FAWK!!!

[MUSTANGWOP]

Shit Mav, sorry to hear that. Condolences to the family.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Condolences Mav.

[ZR]

Sorry to hear Mav.

[92redragtop]

My condolences.

[xeninworx]

Sorry to hear about your friend Mav.

[Scrape]

OMG! Sorry to hear Jeff. They say it comes in threes. Praying for no more. I've been there.
F me...when does it end...Friend of ours died of a heart attack Saturday morning. FAWK!!!

[Zee]

My condolences

[ChickenLips]

I guess Jamie can get the part when they do a remake of "Theory of Everything".

[Laffs]

Some days your just want to arm a Komatsu Bulldozer with reinforced concrete and steel panels and go right some wrongs…

[ChickenLips]

Some days your just want to arm a Komatsu Bulldozer with reinforced concrete and steel panels and go right some wrongs…

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Heemeyer

[Laffs]

Yes I was referencing Marv

[ChickenLips]

Yes I was referencing Marv

resistance is futile

[Zee]

Heading to BC for the Hydrogen conference.
Enbridge now has officially made the switch to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (me on the far left)

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[5.4MarkVIII]

I cannot catch a break with this car.

Waited 4 months for a gasket set.

Finally got then. Back together and ready for a test fire and the starter is buggered.

And the BRAND NEW water pump is leaking

[Zippy]

I cannot catch a break with this car.

Waited 4 months for a gasket set.

Finally got then. Back together and ready for a test fire and the starter is buggered.

And the BRAND NEW water pump is leaking

Welcome to working on cars.

[Laffs]

If it makes you feel any better fairly certain I cross threaded a valve cover bolt last night at 2am and will need to drop the motor out to fix it…

[ZR]

Might get lucky n pull to chase threads.

[Laffs]

Might get lucky n pull to chase threads.

Its the very back bottom one on driverside under brake booster. To be brutally honest its on tight, if it doesn't leak Im leaving it until the motor has to come out for something else. If it leaks guess we will see but honestly not sure what the fuck I was thinking.

[ZR]

We get a number in where headers installed with bolts vs studs in crossed threaded.

[Laffs]

Guess I will take solace in not being alone in my stupid.

[ZR]

Everyone honest has had a day or two like dat.

[ChickenLips]

Guess I will take solace in not being alone in my stupid.

the average IQ in NA is 100, so half are stupider. I think you're safe.

[Laffs]

Passenger side VC went in like a sweetheart. Wish Trickflow told ya you would need to extend your PCV and breather lines as that was an unexpected parts store run. Car wanted to idle at 1600 rpm though I think thats due to the new Accufab TB/Plenum. No vaccums leaks based on fuel trims and brake clean test. Made up a quick IAC restrictor plate until I can diag further.

I might actually get to drive it this week.

[Scrape]

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[mavrrrick]

Off to hospital for hopefully last follow up for when my face blew up. [emoji120][emoji120]


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[ChickenLips]

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[1BAD92LX]

Went with Hagerty for car insurance this year. I like the agreed value policy they have.
After all it’s 31 years old this year

[RedSN]

19A endorsement. Not just Hagerty, almost all insurance providers will offer an agreed value.

[1BAD92LX]

Fail. Don’t tell hagerty you go to track days.
TD doesn’t as far as I know. Who does everyone use ?

[MUSTANGWOP]

Zehr

[RedSN]

That was the reason I didn’t go with Hagerty.
Went with Intact. 19A endorsement, and they had no issue with taking the car to the track, they just exclude coverage while there.

[1BAD92LX]

I told hagerty I don’t expect coverage at the track. But they heard track and that was it.
I’ll call intact and zehr.

[MUSTANGWOP]

I don't think Zehr will want to hear about the track either but I don't know for sure.

[RedSN]

I told hagerty I don’t expect coverage at the track. But they heard track and that was it.
Same experience. Excuse I got is there policy covers the car without exception. Excluding the car at the track is an exception. Therefore no track.



I don't think Zehr will want to hear about the track either but I don't know for sure.

People need to stop misrepresenting Zerh. They are a broker, not an insurer. Not saying not to talk to Zerh, I fully endorse using a broker, in fact highly recommending you do (Zerh or other). But you are not insured by “Zerh”. I got my classic car insurance through a broker. They went down the Hagerty path and hit the same roadblock at “no taking it to the track”. So my broker found me a policy elsewhere that fit my needs. Zerh can do the same.


SINCE 1954
Zehr Insurance Brokers Limited is a full service and specialty line general insurance brokerage.
https://www.zehrinsurance.com/vintage-cars-insurance/

At least talking to a broker about taking the car to the track, you aren’t talking to the insurance company about it.

[ChickenLips]

thats a useful distinction I hadn't considered.

I have simply assumed all insurance goes through a broker

[5.4MarkVIII]

Any legitimate reason that a water pump would have two gaskets stacked up?

Cast front half has the impeller the back is just a plate that closes it off. Brand new pump. Put it on and it leaked.

Took it back off and removed the back plate and there was two gaskets stacked up.

If I remove one there doesn’t seem to be any clearance issues. Wondering if there is a reason or just a mistake by the assembler.

[hsousa88]

Rented a cottage for a week this summer. I now have a 4 yr old coaxing me to take the fox and the truck. Kid has the game plan down, mom and dog take truck, dad and kid drive fox. Eh not a terrible idea.

[mavrrrick]

^^^Smart kid!!^^^


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[xeninworx]

OMG WTF is wrong with the housing market. Houses in my area that have been on the market for weeks/months, now have gone up in price. I’m really only looking at freeholds as all the semis and detached are way out of my price range and I can’t compete with the bidding war. People are just getting greedy now. It’s really frustrating me.

[ChickenLips]

the bubble will burst, it's a matter of when

[5.4MarkVIII]

OMG WTF is wrong with the housing market. Houses in my area that have been on the market for weeks/months, now have gone up in price. I’m really only looking at freeholds as all the semis and detached are way out of my price range and I can’t compete with the bidding war. People are just getting greedy now. It’s really frustrating me.

It’s disturbing how many here are being grabbed up by “investors”

Keeps driving the price up and up.

[xeninworx]

I’ve also got a pre approval for a fixed rate of 5.13% which expires near the end of July. While it’s high, it’s not as high as it is now or people with a variable rate. Just trying to find something that meets my criteria that isn’t over my budget seems impossible unless I go an hour out of town but that just means more money on gas and maintenance to cars and traffic to deal with.

[Stephen06GT]

I told hagerty I don’t expect coverage at the track. But they heard track and that was it.
I’ll call intact and zehr.

What is this “track” you speak of?

[ChickenLips]

I’ve also got a pre approval for a fixed rate of 5.13% which expires near the end of July. While it’s high, it’s not as high as it is now or people with a variable rate. Just trying to find something that meets my criteria that isn’t over my budget seems impossible unless I go an hour out of town but that just means more money on gas and maintenance to cars and traffic to deal with.

I write from the comfort of a paid off mortgage. I'd be very wary of higher rates and a market bubble popping. If I got caught in a situation where the market did drop and the outstanding was higher than the dropped value of the property I'd be quick to walk away, as painful as that'd be.

[RedSN]

the bubble will burst, it's a matter of when

In your expert opinion, exactly “when” will that be? Just curious so I can plan my financial future.

[ChickenLips]

In your expert opinion, exactly “when” will that be? Just curious so I can plan my financial future.

one word son. "plastics"

[RedSN]

?
So if I interpret your 60’s “the graduate” reference: there’s a great future in the housing market, much like plastics, or computers.
How is that a bubble ready to burst?

“They” have been calling for the real estate bubble to burst for the past 25 years. So again, I ask for your expert opinion of when exactly that is going to happen?

Maybe we can stop calling it a “bubble”?

[5.4MarkVIII]

It’s a very real possibility with things going the way they are. The government spending is out of control and is a large factor in the continued rise of interest rates. How many people do you honestly thing have an extra 40% of their mortgage as disposable income? And as the banks tighten their belts more people become higher risk. So that 40% increase in payments comes to 100%.

Could you double your mortgage and be fine? Not many people are that stable in income.

People default on mortgages because they can’t pay. The housing market gets flooded with houses no one can afford to buy. So the market plummets. Now people owe more for their houses than what the bank will give them on a renewal. So the banks start refusing to renew. And it snowballs.

You’re a smart guy. You know all this. Don’t let your disagreements with someone cloud you from reality.

But I get the sarcasm. Predicting for 25 years. Like they do for climate change.

But what do you think happened in 2008? How do you think that would have differed in Canada if our government had of decided to go on a Wild spending spree and drive up inflation. During that time? It would have been worse than what the US delt with

[ChickenLips]

?
So if I interpret your 60’s “the graduate” reference: there’s a great future in the housing market, much like plastics, or computers.
How is that a bubble ready to burst?

“They” have been calling for the real estate bubble to burst for the past 25 years. So again, I ask for your expert opinion of when exactly that is going to happen?

Maybe we can stop calling it a “bubble”?


https://youtu.be/G7VOLChLKG4?t=43

[92redragtop]

It’s a very real possibility with things going the way they are. The government spending is out of control and is a large factor in the continued rise of interest rates. How many people do you honestly thing have an extra 40% of their mortgage as disposable income? And as the banks tighten their belts more people become higher risk. So that 40% increase in payments comes to 100%.

Could you double your mortgage and be fine? Not many people are that stable in income.

People default on mortgages because they can’t pay. The housing market gets flooded with houses no one can afford to buy. So the market plummets. Now people owe more for their houses than what the bank will give them on a renewal. So the banks start refusing to renew. And it snowballs.

You’re a smart guy. You know all this. Don’t let your disagreements with someone cloud you from reality.

But I get the sarcasm. Predicting for 25 years. Like they do for climate change.

But what do you think happened in 2008? How do you think that would have differed in Canada if our government had of decided to go on a Wild spending spree and drive up inflation. During that time? It would have been worse than what the US delt with

Valid points and very possible scenarios - 2008 also had the CDS market crash that preceded the liquidity crisis in financial markets where counterparty risk escalated. Not sure if this time CDS is replaced by commercial real estate debt or sub-prime auto loans, etc. 2008 was also made worse by markets where mortgage rules created jingle mail because homeowners were not guaranteeing mortgages (in the worst hit states) like in Canada, and LTVs were at 100% or higher in worst markets. Are prices elevated - yes. Is it sustainable - not sure - that's been the question for 25 years. Immigration and foreign investment plus slower than needed building mitigated that. Not sure how long that will continue given segments of the market with excess capacity versus others with insufficient.

Likely selective bubbles will deflate but not across the board (downtown 1-bedroom condos?) as banks here have lowered LTVs in the past few years. Commercial is a concern as that makes up a chunk of bank balance sheets (loans) and valuations haven't been fully adjusted yet until LT leases start coming due around 2025 and forward valuations will be based on occupancy rates at that time. I suspect that's why the banks were some of the first to push and advocate for back to office rules.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I’m honestly curious what will happen with the real estate “investors” I’m my area it’s been a huge boom as I have said before it’s scary how much property here is owned by “investors” and seeing as the current philosophy is to invest with bank money. I wonder what’s gonna happen to these guys carrying millions. (Have already seen a. Couple Propertys listed for less that what they were bought for a couple years ago)


The other thing that worries me is farm land. There are family farms carrying massive mortgages for farm land expansions. Like any business they need to grow. But when you’re talking land at million for 50 acres. When things renew best case is things like rent and produce get a whole lot more expensive.

[xeninworx]

On House Sigma, I’ve filtered from $50k to $800k for freehold townhomes with a garage and at least 2 bathrooms. There are 7 listings. Change the filter to $850k to $1M, there are over 70 listings. WTF? I’m surprised we haven’t gone into a recession already. If these shenanigans keep up, BOC rate is going up again and then a recession at some point. I’ve seen things I’ve bought in the past 3 years almost or actually doubled in price this year. What hasn’t double? My salary!

[ChickenLips]

?
So if I interpret your 60’s “the graduate” reference: there’s a great future in the housing market, much like plastics, or computers.
How is that a bubble ready to burst?

“They” have been calling for the real estate bubble to burst for the past 25 years. So again, I ask for your expert opinion of when exactly that is going to happen?

Maybe we can stop calling it a “bubble”?

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[5.4MarkVIII]

On House Sigma, I’ve filtered from $50k to $800k for freehold townhomes with a garage and at least 2 bathrooms. There are 7 listings. Change the filter to $850k to $1M, there are over 70 listings. WTF? I’m surprised we haven’t gone into a recession already. If these shenanigans keep up, BOC rate is going up again and then a recession at some point. I’ve seen things I’ve bought in the past 3 years almost or actually doubled in price this year. What hasn’t double? My salary!

In-laws and my brother have run into the Same issues here anything under 600k is few and far between and bidding wars.

Lots of options if you can be above that 7-800k mark but then again lots of stuff in that price range that really shouldn’t be.

[Stephen06GT]

Thanks to ZR and Zippy for taking care of BuRT this morning. Much appreciated.

[ZR]

:blackflag:BLACK FLAG FORUM + DISCUSSIONS ALONG THAT LINE HAVE BEEN GASSED PERMANENTLY.:blackflag:

Please stay between the markers.

[ZR]

Thanks to ZR and Zippy for taking care of BuRT this morning. Much appreciated.

Good seeing you and BERT.

[ZR]

Thank you to everyone that reached out to ask how Kath is doing. Thankfully turned the corner in a positive direction on Friday and is now home resting.

[CON VERT]

Speedy Recovery Kath , G & G

[5.4MarkVIII]

Thank you to everyone that reached out to ask how Kath is doing. Thankfully turned the corner in a positive direction on Friday and is now home resting.

Great news.

[RedSN]

Glide into track-mode today. LOL, wheels still layered in brake dust from the last time I had the car out to the track ….3 years ago?

[hsousa88]

Ram guys..

Is there a trick to putting the license plate light clips on? Got a set of led lights off Amazon and for the life of me I can’t get the retainer clips back on

[ZR]

^ Never had mine off.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Thank you to everyone that reached out to ask how Kath is doing. Thankfully turned the corner in a positive direction on Friday and is now home resting.That's great news Rick. Thank you for the update.

[92redragtop]

Thank you to everyone that reached out to ask how Kath is doing. Thankfully turned the corner in a positive direction on Friday and is now home resting.

Missed the news but glad she has turned that corner and is improving. Wishing her a quick and full recovery.

[92redragtop]

Been down since last Monday with upper back spasms - thought it was starting to improve Tuesday evening but actually got worse and spread on Wednesday morning, and had to go to walk-in clinic to get checked out and get drugs for the pain and to relax spasming muscles as OTC meds were not working. Going on one week tomorrow and somewhat improved....at least better than last Monday/Tuesday but have new symptoms since Friday which might be pharma related (hopefully). 31st wedding anniversary on Tuesday so that's getting postponed until the weekend but keeping fingers crossed that it's gone by Thursday so I can at least get outside to watch some cars doing laps at the track.

[ChickenLips]

I've used a spine deck and inversion table for some relief of low back pain.

[92redragtop]

I've used a spine deck and inversion table for some relief of low back pain.

Thanks - the spasms are always located upper back between shoulder blades and usually one shoulder and would occur a couple times per year since whiplash from an accident over 10 years ago. I've gotten it down to eliminating the worst of it and maybe <3 days of mobility issues. First time I had to go to walk-in clinic for it and not sure if it's the spasms or the pain meds they prescribed that's causing new symptoms....was hoping to wake up today and start skipping like the Viagra man but it's day 8 now.

[RedSN]

yikes! sorry to hear about that R.
had a few boughts with back pain, it's never fun.

get well!

[ChickenLips]

Thanks - the spasms are always located upper back between shoulder blades and usually one shoulder and would occur a couple times per year since whiplash from an accident over 10 years ago. I've gotten it down to eliminating the worst of it and maybe <3 days of mobility issues. First time I had to go to walk-in clinic for it and not sure if it's the spasms or the pain meds they prescribed that's causing new symptoms....was hoping to wake up today and start skipping like the Viagra man but it's day 8 now.

Spine deck is around $20 or so on Amazon. In my case I need to reset vertebrae as they get locked up out of position (compressed disks). Sometimes laying down on it for a few is all I need for that magic "pop" of release.

My inversion table is a different story, it was expensive and effective for a while but I haven't used it in a while.

For me exercise and fitness have been the most effective with the occasional spine deck session.

I did have an episode last week where I felt on the brink of another 5 day time out. I took it easy for 2 days and did a few spine deck sessions, now all good and back to being active.

The deck will easily fit between your shoulder blades and the arch is adjustable. I imagine modern postures of sitting, scrolling, typing etc contribute a lot, especially if you're already compromised. I had spinal surgery at 25.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Thanks - the spasms are always located upper back between shoulder blades and usually one shoulder and would occur a couple times per year since whiplash from an accident over 10 years ago. I've gotten it down to eliminating the worst of it and maybe <3 days of mobility issues. First time I had to go to walk-in clinic for it and not sure if it's the spasms or the pain meds they prescribed that's causing new symptoms....was hoping to wake up today and start skipping like the Viagra man but it's day 8 now.

I spent years with neck and shoulder issues after an accident in high school. Daily Tylenol for get threw a day and drs never had an answer other than, “here are some pills.”

A friend who is a massage therapist convinced me to give it a shot. Been 13 years now going every three weeks and have not had to take Tylenol for neck pain in years. And it’s reduced my chiropractor visits to maybe once a year.

I do have to keep up with it. If I skip an appointment after about a month things start tightening up again.

But been well worth it to get off the pills which were causing me stomach issues. Highly recommend. Just be prepared. After your first visit it’s gonna hurt but once the muscles relax again it’s amazing.

[mavrrrick]

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[92redragtop]

Spine deck is around $20 or so on Amazon. In my case I need to reset vertebrae as they get locked up out of position (compressed disks). Sometimes laying down on it for a few is all I need for that magic "pop" of release.

My inversion table is a different story, it was expensive and effective for a while but I haven't used it in a while.

For me exercise and fitness have been the most effective with the occasional spine deck session.

I did have an episode last week where I felt on the brink of another 5 day time out. I took it easy for 2 days and did a few spine deck sessions, now all good and back to being active.

The deck will easily fit between your shoulder blades and the arch is adjustable. I imagine modern postures of sitting, scrolling, typing etc contribute a lot, especially if you're already compromised. I had spinal surgery at 25.

Thanks - I will look into that. Not sure if it will work but it's a low cost option to try out. Whiplash causes some localized scarring and if that gets inflamed it send the muscles around it into spasm. I find this occurs during periods of sustained high stress/tension and unconscious muscle tension and if I fail to recognize/address it then I'm hit with the back spasms. For the first 6-7 years I'd just ride it out for about 7-10 days but then discovered if I tackle it with Robaxacet as soon as it starts to set in then I can shorten it to 2-3 days. Did that last Monday and was borderline for WNNOTC (I decided not to push it) but took a turn for the worse on Wednesday with symptoms I never had before which are continuing in some form and the pain points are moving around that general area - weird.

[92redragtop]

I spent years with neck and shoulder issues after and accident in high school. Daily Tylenol for get threw a day and drs never had an answer igniter than here are some pills.

A friend who is a massage therapist convinced me to give it a shot. Been 13 years now going every three weeks and have not had to take Tylenol for neck pain in years. And it’s reduced my chiropractor visits to maybe once a year.

I do have to keep up with it. If I skip an appointment after about a month things start tightening up again.

But been well worth it to get off the pills which were causing me stomach issues. Highly recommend. Just be prepared. After your first visit it’s gonna hurt but once the muscles relax again it’s amazing.

Thanks - late last week I was wondering whether massage therapy would help when the prescribed pharma still left me fairly immobilized but wasn't sure since I believe the issue ignites with localized inflammation triggering the spasm - but the trick is to stop the spasming muscles which the Robaxacet would typically do after about 4-6 pills over a couple days (and now down to about 2X per year).

I'd always prefer a non-pharma solution if it works so I'll look into that also. My regular doctor squeezed me in tomorrow so will ask for alternative treatment like massage therapy (he already knows we prefer to go the non-pharma route).

It was bad last week and I was mostly flat on my back so have been taking the muscle relaxer and 2 pain meds the walk-in clinic prescribed but now I'm wondering if one of these is causing the new symptoms (like the finger/arm numbness, tingling in fingers, and arm pain). Stopping one of them today before the pills are finished (the second one was only as needed on top of the first) and will continue with the muscle relaxer until the pills are gone.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Thanks - late last week I was wondering whether massage therapy would help when the prescribed pharma still left me fairly immobilized but wasn't sure since I believe the issue ignites with localized inflammation triggering the spasm - but the trick is to stop the spasming muscles which the Robaxacet would typically do after about 4-6 pills over a couple days (and now down to about 2X per year).

I'd always prefer a non-pharma solution if it works so I'll look into that also. My regular doctor squeezed me in tomorrow so will ask for alternative treatment like massage therapy (he already knows we prefer to go the non-pharma route).

It was bad last week and I was mostly flat on my back so have been taking the muscle relaxer and 2 pain meds the walk-in clinic prescribed but now I'm wondering if one of these is causing the new symptoms (like the finger/arm numbness, tingling in fingers, and arm pain). Stopping one of them today before the pills are finished (the second one was only as needed on top of the first) and will continue with the muscle relaxer until the pills are gone.

I have suffered the numb finger and arm stuff. (Aside from my wrist issues)

I don’t remember the name of the nerve but it’s your upper body version of a sciatic issue. Stems from somewhere between the shoulder blades.

As my massage therapist explained. Muscle issues will actually pull your spine out of alignment. Can cause a lot of other issues including pinched nerves.


But beyond key board doctors aside. Don’t forget tingling arms and back pain are both potential signs of heart issues. So when in doubt. Always best to get looked at asap. Especially If it’s a new thing.

[92redragtop]

I have suffered the numb finger and arm stuff. (Aside from my wrist issues)

I don’t remember the name of the nerve but it’s your upper body version of a sciatic issue. Stems from somewhere between the shoulder blades.

As my massage therapist explained. Muscle issues will actually pull your spine out of alignment. Can cause a lot of other issues including pinched nerves.


But beyond key board doctors aside. Don’t forget tingling arms and back pain are both potential signs of heart issues. So when in doubt. Always best to get looked at asap. Especially If it’s a new thing.

Yes, it wasn't there when I went to walk-in clinic last Wednesday but once it started by the start of the weekend I figured next step was to get into my doctor's schedule ASAP to figure out what was causing it and hopefully rule out the serious stuff like heart and stroke related (plus the walk-in clinic doctor was only interested to write a prescription and get me out of there so not as thorough as I'd like).

I do have a requisition for a nuclear stress test and cardiac ultrasound to book which I haven't gotten around to yet. I proactively asked for these about 6 or 7 years ago and tests were good but this time my doc wanted another just due to time lapse since last one (if I didn't ask for it in the past I would likely be doing my first normal cycle one now). Just wanted to make sure there wasn't a "widow maker" health condition developing silently back then - they don't normally do these in your 30's and 40's unless there are pre-existing conditions/concerns or you ask for it but as they say "ask your doctor".

[92redragtop]

yikes! sorry to hear about that R.
had a few boughts with back pain, it's never fun.

get well!

Thanks - it's surprising how quick you can go from normal to limited mobility.

[ZR]

Rob has been able to help me huge through the dark days of my back pain.

https://muscleworksmassage.com/

[mavrrrick]

I had screws and bone graph done when i was 20 (lower spine). Back pain sucks. I use Robax, Hot tub and i have an inversion table as well.

[ChickenLips]

My L1-L5 disks are all compressed. Fusion is the only fix, but i so far can keep them (mostly) from locking up with exercise. I can get a crack and reset by clenching my abs.

[Laffs]

I have zero time to drive my Mustang because of infant/work/nightmare that is life in general so for some reason my brains response to this is to insist on the intrusive thought that I should buy an additional Mustang...

[RedSN]

LOL. Makes perfect sense.

[True Blue]

I have zero time to drive my Mustang because of infant/work/nightmare that is life in general so for some reason my brains response to this is to insist on the intrusive thought that I should buy an additional Mustang...

I did the very same thing in 2016... Wife gave birth to our second child, 2 months later I bought Mustang No. 2

[Gabe]

I use Zehr (as a broker), was previously insured by Royal Sun and Alliance (RSA) but this year they switched me over to Intact. Can is fully documented (extensive modifications) including roll bar. Agreed upon value, aware of track days

[1BAD92LX]

I use Zehr (as a broker), was previously insured by Royal Sun and Alliance (RSA) but this year they switched me over to Intact. Can is fully documented (extensive modifications) including roll bar. Agreed upon value, aware of track days

Did you need an appraisal done first?

[mavrrrick]

What’s the smallest vehicle you can use to tow a 27’ boat(cruiser)?


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[Stephen06GT]

What’s the smallest vehicle you can use to tow a 27’ boat(cruiser)?


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A Shelby GT500 with a class III hitch. ;)

[CON VERT]

You buying a boat "BUDDY" ?

[mavrrrick]

Thinkin about it.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230614/0719989c5dcffe52d66023bb8095afd7.jpg

Something like this

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[Old Fart]

What's the gross trailer weight?

[CON VERT]

AYE AYE Captain !

[mavrrrick]

Not sure of all details. Haven’t really looked into it yet. Just want to see what else I need, don’t think a Chrysler 300 will cut it… lol


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[5.4MarkVIII]

Depending on weight a 5.0 or 3.5 f150 would pull it. Worry would be launching and pulling out. 4wd is a must and steep ramps could be scetch.

My recommendation would be dock it here in Bayfeild and I’ll keep it clean and ready to go for you. You know, weekly test drives and such. Just to make sure it’s ready for when you come down

[MUSTANGWOP]

I didn't know Shelby made boats.
Just kidding Mav. Sweet boat, hope it goes well for you if you pull the trigger.

[hammerhead]

A Shelby GT500 with a class III hitch. ;)

You could moor it at a marina then keep it in dry dock over the winter —I thought of this is the past. It is quite reasonable and cheaper than a cottage. Hire someone to tow it there than never move it again negating the need for a tow vehicle.

[redo75]

When buying the boat make sure you buy the babes they have in the brochure's boat pics. Lot more fun and cheaper at the beginning, than trying to round up some chicks for a cruise around the lake. Tell wifey they are standard equipment and not an option so you had to take them, and you didn't have to pay more for the babes.

[MUSTANGWOP]

A Shelby GT500 with a class III hitch. ;)

Where's our in house photoshoppers when you need them....Don, Dave, ahem.

[92redragtop]

Probably chasing each other.....

[92redragtop]

My L1-L5 disks are all compressed. Fusion is the only fix, but i so far can keep them (mostly) from locking up with exercise. I can get a crack and reset by clenching my abs.

I think the inversion table option wasn't that far off - got in to see my Dr on Tuesday and diagnosis is compressed nerve in neck/upper spine (possibly arthritic issues related to the past whiplash) so the plan is:
3-week course of anti-inflammation medication (NSAID)
Cervical x-ray (already done on Tuesday so waiting for results)
MRI (pending appointment)
Neurosurgeon consult (if needed-will depend on MRI results)
Physiotherapy with neck traction (start Friday)

Much more mobility today than last week/weekend but not good enough to withstand the drive to TMP and standing around for hours....bummer because with the cloud cover it will probably be a nice day at the track.

[Laffs]

Not sure of all details. Haven’t really looked into it yet. Just want to see what else I need, don’t think a Chrysler 300 will cut it… lol


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Really need to find that out before making any sort of reco. A 27' Bayliner might weigh 5,500lbs wet but a 27' Formula PC might weigh 10,000lbs. One is well within a RCLB 1/2 tons limits the other is verging on 2500 territory. Also are you planning on just trailering it and launching it once a year a short distance from your house, or are you taking it on road trips to the cottage 4 hours away?

Hammerhead made a great reco as well. Keeping it at the Marina is safer, easier to enjoy, and probably would be a break even over a few years vs buying a decent truck or SUV tow rig. Boats cost enough to maintain alone vs adding another vehicle to the mix. Make sure you get a good marine survey done, boats can be a straight up nightmare if you buy one that's been neglected or had hack fixes.

[92redragtop]

^^Yup, there's a reason BOAT means “bust out another thousand”.

[hammerhead]

You could moor it at a marina then keep it in dry dock over the winter —I thought of this is the past. It is quite reasonable and cheaper than a cottage. Hire someone to tow it there than never move it again negating the need for a tow vehicle.


Sorry Stephen this was suppose to go under Mav's post...

[Gabe]

Did you need an appraisal done first?

Yes I did, easy enough process. Got a nice 40 page booklet detailing the car

[mavrrrick]

Well, after checking stuff out about owning a boat, I think I'll wait till I retire and live up north where I can store boat on my own property and such. Costs are a little high. In time I guess.

[mavrrrick]

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[Old Fart]

Little bastards eating up all my poplar/birch leaves!

https://i.postimg.cc/gkp5dgCn/IMG-2727.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/66nSDk1k/IMG-2728.jpg

[IanGTCS]

Little bastards eating up all my poplar/birch leaves!

Wow that's bad. I haven't noticed any near me this year and my birches are full. Maybe the spraying the last few years in my area has worked. I also live next to the royal botanical gardens and city owned natural areas so there has been a fair bit of attention for the moths.

[Old Fart]

Spent last 4 days at the cottages helping to cut about 40 trees that were either dead, near dead or at risk of falling on the cottages. Hired a local tree service to do all the cutting. All I have to do is clean up the branches, cut the 80 foot trees in more manageable length, remove the bark and store them in order to make several repairs to the boathouses and retaining walls. Think I added 10 years work to my list, lol.

https://i.postimg.cc/76Sb02F6/IMG-2708.jpg

[Zee]

Spent last 4 days at the cottages helping to cut about 40 trees that were either dead, near dead or at risk of falling on the cottages. Hired a local tree service to do all the cutting. All I have to do is clean up the branches, cut the 80 foot trees in more manageable length, remove the bark and store them in order to make several repairs to the boathouses and retaining walls. Think I added 10 years work to my list, lol.

https://i.postimg.cc/76Sb02F6/IMG-2708.jpg

I would have called in sick LOL

[92redragtop]

Another group I'm in is doing a TMP track day tomorrow...thinking of checking it out to get out of the house since I couldn't attend last week's event. Curious to see how they manage the track/participants versus TMC's experienced team.

[ZR]

Your observations be great.

[mavrrrick]

Holy crap!!

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2023/06/20/highway-401-brock-road-pickering-fire-explosions/amp/

What a mess. R.I.P.


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[5.4MarkVIII]

What a great way to start the day. The wife let the dog out and within minutes I could smell the skunk. I asked my wife did you smell skunk when you let the dog out she said no I said the dog got sprayed. Don’t let her in the house I went out the front door, brought the dog around the side of the house to wash her off. she smelled so bad. she doesn’t like getting sprayed with the hose so as soon as I grabbed it, she ran away up to the front door, and my wife opened the door, letting the dog in immediately to run around the boot room, covering everything with skunk spray. Now I stink my wife stinks. The dog stinks and the house stinks. Apparently the simple instruction to NOT LET THE DOG IN THE HOUSE. was to difficult.

[ZR]

^ Been there brother.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I have 20 customers to see today. Trying to decide if I should warn them ahead of time or pretend like it’s them that stinks.

[ChickenLips]

mix peroxide and baking soda with a drop of dish soap. Make it to a paste consistency and use that to remove the skunk smell. It works

I had a husky that got sprayed (lotta fur) and successfully got the smell out of that, the collar and all other sundry stuff. It has a short efficacy window so mix and use, don't try to store in a mixed state. Costco sells peroxide by the case as well as baking soda. Both are cheap and effective.

[5.4MarkVIII]

mix peroxide and baking soda with a drop of dish soap. Make it to a paste consistency and use that to remove the skunk smell. It works

I had a husky that got sprayed (lotta fur) and successfully got the smell out of that, the collar and all other sundry stuff. It has a short efficacy window so mix and use, don't try to store in a mixed state. Costco sells peroxide by the case as well as baking soda. Both are cheap and effective.

Yes groomer told the wife the same thing. She is on it.

[Zee]

Removing my panhard bar and torque arm. The car is way too stiff to be driven more than 20minutes and on certain road surfaces - almost unbearable.
This hoping this improves the ride quality.

[ChickenLips]

coil overs?

[Laffs]

Removing my panhard bar and torque arm. The car is way too stiff to be driven more than 20minutes and on certain road surfaces - almost unbearable.
This hoping this improves the ride quality.

Torque arm prevents the axle from rotating on its axis and eliminates need for the UCAs on these cars, panhard centers the axle. Neither of those should cause a major increase in stiffness and decrease in ride quality.

If the issues started after install I think you need to have the install re-evaluated, if the car has always had these parts and been stiff you need to re-evaluate the suspension setup.

[ZR]

^ Agreed, your results are not typical if supporting mods are correct.

[RedSN]

Also agree with the above two posts.

What brand TA and panhard? What springs and shocks?

[Zee]

coil overs?

I've got Bilstein coilovers.

[Zee]

^ Agreed, your results are not typical if supporting mods are correct.

Thats where i think the problem lies... half here half there... i'm bringing the rear suspension back to stock'ish and i'm kinda happy lol

[Laffs]

I've got Bilstein coilovers.

Bilstein's don't make a full replacement coilover for the 99-04 cars AFAIK. You may have a coilover kit (Max Motorsports likely) with Bilstein's. Do you know if they are adjustable shocks and if so have you tried adjusting them? A buddy had a similar issue with the rear of his car feeling like it was "skipping" around it was so stiff. Adjusting the shocks took it from unloaded F550 ride quality to a smooth enjoyable sporty feel.

Also, something small that a lot of people (myself included) miss with install is putting the car on its wheels at ride height before doing a final torque of the bolts. Prevents any bushings/joints from becoming bound up by being torqued down at full droop then compressed.

[1BAD92LX]

I’d try maximum motorsports torque arm specific springs in the stock location with the bilstiens and compare.
Haven’t tried that myself but spring rate with a torque arm is important.
What spring rate do you have on the rear c/o?

[ChickenLips]

sounds like installation versus design issues.

[Zee]

I’d try maximum motorsports torque arm specific springs in the stock location with the bilstiens and compare.
Haven’t tried that myself but spring rate with a torque arm is important.
What spring rate do you have on the rear c/o?

This is the problem when you buy someone elses headache.
This car was built for racing and has metal on metal - i had Joe from DSR check it out ... said the same thing. It was designed to monster the auto cross circuits ... which it did well. Then they put a supercharger on it and put it into a wall.
I bought it thinking it would be fun to rip around but the metal on metal suspension murders the back side.
Plus for SOME reason, the wife is in love with this car - i tried selling it and she put a hard stop on it.
And then she asked to soften the rear suspension - so thats what i'm going to do because shes one of the few wives who will let me spend money on my car when i got a little one on the way in 2 months lol.

[ZR]

It's still 100% about combo of parts used with the T/A n Panhard. A shame to loose that much handling for sake of ride when it's not necessary.

[Laffs]

What do you mean metal on metal?

[Zee]

What do you mean metal on metal?

metal bushings

[Zee]

It's still 100% about combo of parts used with the T/A n Panhard. A shame to loose that much handling for sake of ride when it's not necessary.

Trust me, i think so as well.

[1BAD92LX]

Need to know the full combo of parts. The T/A and PHB should not make it ride stiff.
What rear springs and what lower control arms are in there?
Metal on metal bushings ? In what?

[Laffs]

metal bushings

You mean heim joints?

[RedSN]

Looking to find $83,480 in change under car seats, winter coat pockets, inside couch, etc.
Found $5.45 so far.

[RedSN]

Anybody ever try one of these? Worth it? Or waste of money …get a real log splitter

https://img.staticdj.com/baeb6ea6d7b73f29e0e22c1e7a25d3a6.gif

[5.4MarkVIII]

Anybody ever try one of these? Worth it? Or waste of money …get a real log splitter

https://img.staticdj.com/baeb6ea6d7b73f29e0e22c1e7a25d3a6.gif

I think it depends on what you plan to split. They don’t handle knots well. And you need a pretty torquey drill to use them.

[CON VERT]

I've got a 5 ton splitter that I bought from CT that does the trick ! https://media-www.canadiantire.ca/product/seasonal-gardening/outdoor-tools/chore-performer/0603770/yardworks-5-ton-log-splitter-with-pedal-ff98bf93-a7d6-427f-a1b9-0a3c7a4040fa.png?imdensity=1&imwidth=1244

[RedSN]

I think it depends on what you plan to split. They don’t handle knots well. And you need a pretty torquey drill to use them.
Yeah, in the ad they were using a little cordless impact, LOL, except in that pic where it appears to be a little more substantial drill.
Will continue looking for a little electric splitter like G posted.

[redo75]

Buy the wife an axe and "tell" her to go out to the back shed and let it rip.
After saying that don't turn your back on her.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Yeah, in the ad they were using a little cordless impact, LOL, except in that pic where it appears to be a little more substantial drill.
Will continue looking for a little electric splitter like G posted.

I think both Princess auto and Home Depot sells versions of those.

[mavrrrick]

Any electronics/stereo guys out there? I am trying to replace my digitizer on my stereo (2017 Chrysler 300) and can’t get it working… help. Looks like this when powers up.
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[ChickenLips]

and just like that I threw my back out again

[mavrrrick]

Mine has been toast since friday night

[ChickenLips]

fine line for me. too active, boom there it goes. not active enough, boom out it goes.

I went on a road trip with a buddy I don't see often. 3 hours to the cabin. Weather turned to shit, and 3 hour drive back. Add in working on my rolling stool, and boom.

Still to tight to release but it'll let go on my spine deck or inversion table some time today. I got no time for this shit.

[92redragtop]

Sorry to hear - those long drives can be a killer on the back.

[ChickenLips]

I've had a few episodes where I felt a blowout coming on, and then avoided it by taking it easy. This one snuck up on me.

[Zutz2v]

During an engine break in period, how bad is the gas mileage before a tune ? For info sake, 4.6 sohc bored to a 4.8, new cams, exhaust and all the works. Would the car drive really badly ?

[ZR]

If untuned (meaning no base tune), could damage the engine before you get it broken in.

[Zutz2v]

If untuned (meaning no base tune), could damage the engine before you get it broken in.

So when I put the new engine in, I’ll have to put a base tune ?

[ChickenLips]

took care of inside chores today, made a 23% savings on my ISP just by asking for promotions.

[ChickenLips]

spine deck for the win. I just got my back to crack, felt like L4/5

relief

[Laffs]

So when I put the new engine in, I’ll have to put a base tune ?

Correct move IMO would be get your tuner to write you a base tune for startup, then drive it gingerly around block, datalog, send file and get revision. Do that 3-4 times until you have a decent base map to complete the break in miles then bring to dyno for full throttle tuning and drivability dial in. Or remove the blower, toss the stock injectors/maf and intake system back on and run it on the stock map until broken in then bolt the speed parts back on and trailer to a dyno.

Now, if the blower, pulley, fuel system, intake routing, and maf are all the same as before and your tune wasn't shit you likely can bump the idle to account for the new cams and watch your AFRs carefully during break in but I would still rather spend $500 on tuning a new base map vs blowing the freshly built expensive hard parts to bits.

[ZR]

Yes base tune should be matched to your combo of parts BEFORE so much as starting the new engine.

[Zutz2v]

Yes base tune should be matched to your combo of parts BEFORE so much as starting the new engine.

Thank you for the advice!

[ChickenLips]

mosquitos are a trending topic recently. if you want to learn about gene drive mods there's a good Netflix short series on the topic. IMO worth a watch if you want to learn a little about CRISPR tech and genetic mods

here's a trailer


https://youtu.be/WIIVh7H6nvI

[Zee]

Death penalty.

First transgender state rep in NH charged with child pornography
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/transgender-state-rep-nh-child-pornography

[ChickenLips]

no coloring outside the line

[ZR]

Vehicle for sale ads, it's amusing that so many are still buying into the idea Covid pricing is still a thing.............it ain't.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Vehicle for sale ads, it's amusing that so many are still buying into the idea Covid pricing is still a thing.............it ain't.

Don’t see stuff moving but it seems everyone with something old is trying to sell it. And asking a MINT for it.

[ChickenLips]

Don’t see stuff moving but it seems everyone with something old is trying to sell it. And asking a MINT for it.

no harm asking

[5.4MarkVIII]

no harm asking

I’ve tried on a couple and people get pissy. Lol

[ZR]

I’ve tried on a couple and people get pissy. Lol

I've made a move on several of the dreamers with pissy + replies. Between Covid pricing of the last 3+ yrs combined with Barrett Jackson n the such, dreamers are out in full force.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I've made a move on several of the dreamers with pissy + replies. Between Covid pricing of the last 3+ yrs combined with Barrett Jackson n the such, dreamers are out in full force.

Absolutely. Oldest turns 14 this year and we are taking about picking up something he can help put some work into. Looking around at some older stuff and it’s just nuts. Rust buckets in need of full resto and people still want 8k for them Anything drivable is 10-15 plus.

[ZR]

^ Even better, price tag of 35K with a three word description on top of one taken in the dark picture. Peeps are so outta touch it's insane.

[ChickenLips]

I’ve tried on a couple and people get pissy. Lol

I get pissy when I don't get what I want, nobody cares.

[ChickenLips]

I've made a move on several of the dreamers with pissy + replies. Between Covid pricing of the last 3+ yrs combined with Barrett Jackson n the such, dreamers are out in full force.

inflation is also out in full force.

[xeninworx]

inflation is also out in full force.

You mean greedflation.

[5.4MarkVIII]

You mean greedflation.

If you mean the greed of people and groups that are keeping our current government propped up despite the damage they have done to the economy, because they are personally benefiting while everyone else sufferers. Then yes. I guess you could call it that.

[ChickenLips]

You mean greedflation.

greedflation is a feature not a bug. We all have it all the time. If we didn't want more we'd be lazing on the couch eating Doritos

[xeninworx]

greedflation is a feature not a bug. We all have it all the time. If we didn't want more we'd be lazing on the couch eating Doritos

No Doritos. Lay’s regular for me.

[Zee]

Just got informed that theres a strike at the BC port... FML - I have 2000 cars stuck on a few ships which have been waiting to dock for the last 5 weeks... and now this.
One logistics nightmare after the next.

[ChickenLips]

Just got informed that theres a strike at the BC port... FML - I have 2000 cars stuck on a few ships which have been waiting to dock for the last 5 weeks... and now this.
One logistics nightmare after the next.

transport minister Omar Algebra

[1BAD92LX]

Today proves we are all just numbers at our place of employment.
One of our service advisors fired just now with his replacement starting tomorrow.

[RedSN]

^^^longtime service advisor? Hope he sues them for proper severance.

Last place I was at, they fired 1/2 their engineering staff in the span of a month. Most of the work went to India. One replacement guy they hired was disciplined by the Professional Engineers of Ontario for practising without a license. Glad I don’t work there anymore.

[ChickenLips]

there is a coming crisis of competency.

[Zee]

Today proves we are all just numbers at our place of employment.
One of our service advisors fired just now with his replacement starting tomorrow.

Very sad to hear.

Both my parents work at bell, and have worked there for 20+ years ... they just let go of 1300 people... they're going to do another round of firings in a few months.
Luckily both my parents are safe...for now.

[hammerhead]

35561

[Zee]

If i posted what i'm thinking should happen to these guys - i'd have rcmp knocking on my door....

[hammerhead]

If i posted what i'm thinking should happen to these guys - i'd have rcmp knocking on my door....

I saw a video on that yesterday —they just sent local cops just to see if the threats were serious. It was quite comical actually and it sounded like it wasn't his first offense. But I'm sure if social credits was a thing this guy would be on the street.

[5.4MarkVIII]

If i posted what i'm thinking should happen to these guys - i'd have rcmp knocking on my door....


Know someone who was sharing a lot of anti Trudeau stuff during covid. He got a visit by the rcmp and told to “tone it down”
Shortly after he got “Facebook jail time”

[92redragtop]

Today proves we are all just numbers at our place of employment.
One of our service advisors fired just now with his replacement starting tomorrow.


Was he fired with cause or without cause?

[92redragtop]

35561

Not sure what games Pierre is playing or who he is trying to manipulate - isn't Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan the cabinet minister responsible for mediation?

[ChickenLips]

35564

[92redragtop]

Ministry of Labour is mediating....because union. Back to work orders come from MoL.


https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-port-of-vancouver-faces-cargo-bottleneck-during-strike-by-waterfront/

The Port of Vancouver is clogging up with cargo during a strike by waterfront workers across British Columbia as imported seafood has yet to be unloaded and potash exports are stuck onshore, adding to the growing bottlenecks at terminals and warehouses.....

While business groups are calling on the Liberal government to recall Parliament, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan said the focus must be on finding a resolution at the bargaining table.

[ChickenLips]

35567

[bluetoy]

My friend who works in federal Gov't was recently on strike. She didn't care. She was getting $200 per day strike pay. Get rid of strike pay. see how fast they go back to work.

[RedSN]

^^^while on strike they are considered “leave without pay”. Any ‘strike pay’ they receive gets deducted from their pay when they return to work. So…. No free lunch.

[ChickenLips]

My friend who works in federal Gov't was recently on strike. She didn't care. She was getting $200 per day strike pay. Get rid of strike pay. see how fast they go back to work.

Get rid of public sector unions, all of them. Want to work for a union, work in the real world (private sector) that's subject to market forces.

My GF is public sector. Her pension is indexed and defined benefit. She works remotely and does little beyond keeping her screen from going to sleep. A few hours of work per week, the rest looking busy online. She's also on the sunshine list, which given inflation isn't such a big deal.

[1BAD92LX]

Was he fired with cause or without cause?

No cause that I know off. Everyone liked him but management I guess.
He was the newest of the 3 advisors.
Just leaves a bad taste that they have had this in the works for long enough to have a replacement ready to start the next day

[92redragtop]

No cause that I know off. Everyone liked him but management I guess.
He was the newest of the 3 advisors.
Just leaves a bad taste that they have had this in the works for long enough to have a replacement ready to start the next day

Yeah, optics of that not good but it means there has been a process (action plan to give him time to improve, etc) for months if they know what they're doing - enough time to line up a replacement to minimize negative customer experience.

[Zee]

Know someone who was sharing a lot of anti Trudeau stuff during covid. He got a visit by the rcmp and told to “tone it down”
Shortly after he got “Facebook jail time”

Doesnt surprise me anymore. Castro Jr is happy implementing communist style policies.

[Zee]

My friend who works in federal Gov't was recently on strike. She didn't care. She was getting $200 per day strike pay. Get rid of strike pay. see how fast they go back to work.

Underworked and over paid - thats the Government worker way.

[Scrape]

Dad is back in the hospital again. Praying for him right now.

[ZR]

He's in our thoughts n prayers Laurence.

[Scrape]

Thank you Rick.
He's in our thoughts n prayers Laurence.

[Zee]

In my thoughts buddy, wishing him a speedy recovery.

[Scrape]

Thank you Zee.
In my thoughts buddy, wishing him a speedy recovery.

[92redragtop]

Hoping everything goes ok.

[Stephen06GT]

All the best for your dad, and for you Laurence.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Hope all goes well.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Hey Scrape, sorry to hear that. Our thoughts and prayers are with your dad and your family.

[Old Fart]

Thoughts and prayers Laurence.

[CON VERT]

Speedy Recovery to your DAD.

[Blackmare]

Sorry to hear Laurence. Wishing your Dad a speedy recovery.

[mavrrrick]

Thoughts and prayers brother!

[Scrape]

Thank you guys. It really means a lot to us. :tears_of_joy:

[ChickenLips]

I heard on the radio today that Toronto is the 4th safest city in Canada. I guess if you don't take the subway. More truth in media.

[RedSN]

More truth in media.
Source? Probably not the media that did the study. Nope, it was “Rentola”, an online rental search engine. I’m sure it was a very in-depth study without bias or motive to rent apartments. But keep blaming big bad main stream media.

[ChickenLips]

Source? Probably not the media that did the study. Nope, it was “Rentola”, an online rental search engine. I’m sure it was a very in-depth study without bias or motive to rent apartments. But keep blaming big bad main stream media.


https://youtu.be/ksb3KD6DfSI

[xeninworx]

https://youtu.be/ksb3KD6DfSI

Isn’t that from John Oliver?

[ChickenLips]

Isn’t that from John Oliver?

does that make a difference?

[ChickenLips]

Cialdini's books "Presuasion", and "Influence" cover a lot of ground. One item discussed is "What's immediate gains importance" (paraphrased). Meaning whatever you talk about seems more important, really a psychological version of a magicians trick of distraction with some action so you look away from what is really happening. Clucking about a spy balloon, a bag of something found in the wrong place, an imploded engineering blunder are the media and social equivalent of this. Conan Doyle stated it well with "the dog that isn't barking" being the most salient clue. This is only one of many principles that are constantly evident if you look. Scott Adams made a great observation; your opinions are assigned to you. We all think we form our own opinions. Really we choose what we look at and adopt what is presented, if you "change your mind" all you've done is adopted a different assigned opinion. Media is in the business of assigning opinions.

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[xeninworx]

does that make a difference?

No, just commenting that I’ve seen it before and I thought it was from his show. His report on civil forfeiture was hilarious.

[ChickenLips]

I have a black fox roaming my neighborhood. It's a female, bold, smart and alert. It passed through my yard a week or two ago and I got it's attention. I put out a few meat scraps and stepped back about 15 feet. She came over and munched. Last night I saw her again and called out, she came over and we hung out on my driveway for about 5 minutes, she was about 10 feet away. I just came in from my deck where I hand fed some chickadees. Dr Doolittle over here.

[Gabe]

I have a black fox roaming my neighborhood. It's a female, bold, smart and alert. It passed through my yard a week or two ago and I got it's attention. I put out a few meat scraps and stepped back about 15 feet. She came over and munched. Last night I saw her again and called out, she came over and we hung out on my driveway for about 5 minutes, she was about 10 feet away. I just came in from my deck where I hand fed some chickadees. Dr Doolittle over here.

does it have a white racing stripe?