| Vancouver Off-Topic / Current Events The off-topic forum for Vancouver, funnies, non-auto centered discussions, WORK SAFE. While the rules are more relaxed here, there are still rules. Please refer to sticky thread in this forum. |
 | | 
09-05-2022, 09:44 AM
|
#14226 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 24,930
Thanked 11,628 Times in 4,966 Posts
Failed 316 Times in 202 Posts
|
Congratulations to the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team. https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6572403 https://www.sportsnet.ca/wwhc/articl...-best-in-2022/ Quote: | Canada’s women received their gold medals from Hockey Canada CEO Scott Smith. And you have to wonder: Why was Smith given the honour? |
__________________ Quote: |
"there but for the grace of god go I"
| Quote: |
Youth is, indeed, wasted on the young.
| YODO = You Only Die Once.
Dirty look from MG1 can melt steel beams.
"There must be dissonance before resolution - MG1" a musical reference.
Last edited by MG1; 09-05-2022 at 10:04 AM.
| 
|  | |
09-05-2022, 10:59 AM
|
#14227 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: /
Posts: 4,875
Thanked 2,584 Times in 995 Posts
Failed 253 Times in 72 Posts
|
Costco or Online
__________________
2022 Velo N
2005 S2000
2007 CSX Type-S [Sold]
2002 RSX-S [T-Boned]
| 
| | |
09-05-2022, 12:45 PM
|
#14228 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 24,930
Thanked 11,628 Times in 4,966 Posts
Failed 316 Times in 202 Posts
|
It's pumpkin spice season. Everywhere you go, pumpkin something is being sold. I was a Metrotown Nespresso Boutique (love that word). Anyway, I got their Pumpkin Spice Cake blend. Damn good. I'm a coffee hillbilly, but me likes this one. The capsule is so pretty, gulolol.
Off to Cobbs to get pumpkin scones
__________________ Quote: |
"there but for the grace of god go I"
| Quote: |
Youth is, indeed, wasted on the young.
| YODO = You Only Die Once.
Dirty look from MG1 can melt steel beams.
"There must be dissonance before resolution - MG1" a musical reference.
| |
| | |
09-06-2022, 08:56 AM
|
#14229 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 24,930
Thanked 11,628 Times in 4,966 Posts
Failed 316 Times in 202 Posts
|
Caramel Apple Frosty at Wendy’s. Damn gotta try it. Probably going to be disappointed but what the hell, I’m all over trying new stuff.
__________________ Quote: |
"there but for the grace of god go I"
| Quote: |
Youth is, indeed, wasted on the young.
| YODO = You Only Die Once.
Dirty look from MG1 can melt steel beams.
"There must be dissonance before resolution - MG1" a musical reference.
| |
| | |
09-06-2022, 07:56 PM
|
#14230 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sunny Hong Kong
Posts: 53,439
Thanked 24,458 Times in 8,511 Posts
Failed 1,536 Times in 684 Posts
|
Just wanted to randomly proclaim my excitement over finally being able to upgrade my internet service, thanks to 5G making it here. When I first moved out to this village, it was 8 Mbps DSL only, shortly upgraded to 30 Mbps for the next like 10 years with no sign of it ever getting better. There's fiber down the street at the expensive "villas", but not here in my shanty town.
So I am trying out 5G, which is around 200 Mbps for less than half the price of what I was paying. I was paying like $55 CAD per month for 30 Mbps, now it's $25 for 200 Mbps lol. The possible catch is there's a 200 GB fair use policy, after which speeds are not guaranteed. It's not a hard cap though, and I've had caps like this where it meant literally nothing. I have 30 days to test it out.  | |
| | |
09-06-2022, 08:01 PM
|
#14231 | | I answer every Emotion with an emoticon
Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 604
Posts: 7,991
Thanked 4,427 Times in 2,127 Posts
Failed 296 Times in 140 Posts
|
Pretty impressive download speed but why such low upload speed?
| |
| | |
09-06-2022, 08:06 PM
|
#14232 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sunny Hong Kong
Posts: 53,439
Thanked 24,458 Times in 8,511 Posts
Failed 1,536 Times in 684 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by whitev70r  Pretty impressive download speed but why such low upload speed? | I guess it's set up like ADSL where up is capped to allow for more down. This wouldn't be a good service to stream from, but most people rarely upload much from home. I know I don't!
Currently downloading from Steam at 22.4 MB/s instead of 22.4 Mb/s  (I'd have to cap it to have bandwidth left over for browsing)
| |
| | |
09-07-2022, 12:02 AM
|
#14233 | | RS Veteran
Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: GTA
Posts: 29,844
Thanked 11,520 Times in 4,710 Posts
Failed 440 Times in 282 Posts
|
On wireless, particularly on 5G, it takes more radio resources for upload so it's always a challenge for network engineers to determine how they design their networks. You have limited resources and the priority often is to ensure everyone (or at least most people) to attain the best download speeds as best as possible given whatever constraints or circumstances that come their way. Most people download and not upload, so this is why.
Not bragging (but maybe a flex) I got 332Mbps download. Don't ask me about the upload speed. 
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS I literally do not plan on buying another vehicle in my lifetime, assuming it doesn't get written off. | | |
| | |
09-07-2022, 08:10 AM
|
#14234 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,742
Thanked 15,067 Times in 6,026 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
|
I can hit a gig download on 5G around Burnaby and Vancouver fairly frequently
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
| |
| | |
09-07-2022, 10:03 AM
|
#14235 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,097
Thanked 966 Times in 466 Posts
Failed 3 Times in 3 Posts
|
Can anyone recommend a few interesting car photo spots in the Port Moody / Coquitlam area?
| |
| | |
09-07-2022, 10:11 AM
|
#14236 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 10,234
Thanked 3,251 Times in 1,270 Posts
Failed 138 Times in 66 Posts
|
Recommendation for a good firm pillow that won't break the bank? I sleep on my back mostly, whereas my wife is more of a side-sleeper.
__________________
Do Not Put Aftershave on Your Balls. -604CEFIRO
Looks like I'm gonna have some hot sex again tonight...OOPS i got the 6 pack. that wont last me the night, I better go back and get the 24 pack! -Turbo E
kinda off topic but obama is a dilf - miss_crayon
Honest to fucking Christ the easiest way to get a married woman in the mood is clean the house and do the laundry.....I've been with the same girl almost 17 years, ask me how I know. - quasi
| |
| | |
09-07-2022, 11:27 AM
|
#14237 | | in the butt
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,851
Thanked 3,590 Times in 1,314 Posts
Failed 170 Times in 93 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by radeonboy Can anyone recommend a few interesting car photo spots in the Port Moody / Coquitlam area? | 49.307983,-122.812103
Usually no traffic here, park in middle of road during fall, it should be covered in leaves, camera facing north
49.302150,-122.873428
No traffic, dual railroad tracks, camera facing west
49.288920,-122.921102
More rail tracks, not as good as the above
Rocky point park boating load ramp, best during overcast or sunset
49.291483,-122.881123
Don't know if they covered up the walkways with bushes, but you may be able to get yacht background here, this was years ago although
49.278532,-122.859043
Need to time it right, with locomotives parked on the tracks if your into that
1560-1502 Pipeline Rd https://maps.app.goo.gl/eaQT31ZvxtExapS3A
Industrial concrete area, only been able to get shots at night
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.Money
i hate people who sound like they smoke meth then pretend like they matter.
Originally Posted by ilovebacon
Does anyone have a pair of 25 pounds one-inch hole for sale at a reasonable price?
Originally Posted by mikemhg
Clothes come off and my car is permeated with the smell of fillet-o-fish and canned tuna.
| | |
| | |
09-07-2022, 11:43 AM
|
#14238 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ricemond
Posts: 9,189
Thanked 10,689 Times in 3,836 Posts
Failed 478 Times in 242 Posts
|
Epic donk, thanks !!!
| |
| | |
09-07-2022, 01:40 PM
|
#14239 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CELICAland
Posts: 25,666
Thanked 10,387 Times in 3,913 Posts
Failed 1,390 Times in 625 Posts
|
Anyone work for ICBC? Or had to submit a "standard form release" to accept a claim settlement?
The claims specialist handling the case is on vacation and her emergency caseload handler isn't responding
I'm just trying to get that form to submit it before the deadline and before I leave on vacation myself
Called icbc and all they did was issue an internal notice to the person handling the case
| |
| | |
09-07-2022, 03:18 PM
|
#14240 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sunny Hong Kong
Posts: 53,439
Thanked 24,458 Times in 8,511 Posts
Failed 1,536 Times in 684 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Hondaracer I can hit a gig download on 5G around Burnaby and Vancouver fairly frequently | This is with only like 2 bars of reception.. I figure if I can get this thing closer to a window facing the 5G "tower" I should be able to get an even better speed... Would need to buy or fabricate something though  | |
| | |
09-07-2022, 04:02 PM
|
#14241 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,742
Thanked 15,067 Times in 6,026 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
|
Yea those gigabit speed tests are basically under an array that feed places like Metrotown etc.
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
| |
| | |
09-09-2022, 10:45 AM
|
#14242 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Okanagan
Posts: 16,724
Thanked 9,406 Times in 4,095 Posts
Failed 427 Times in 225 Posts
|
So it looks like I'll have to go to the passport center which is right downtown by Canada Place. The last time I was down in that area I don't think there was really anywhere you could park so I'm thinking I'm better off parking somewhere else and taking the Skytrain to downtown? Or is there a parkade somewhere vaguely nearby that isn't $20/hr? I'll be coming from Langley or Burnaby most likely.
__________________ 1991 Toyota Celica GTFour RC // 2007 Toyota Rav4 V6 // 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1992 Toyota Celica GT-S ["sold"] \\ 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD [sold] \\ 2000 Jeep Cherokee [sold] \\ 1997 Honda Prelude [sold] \\ 1992 Jeep YJ [sold/crashed] \\ 1987 Mazda RX-7 [sold] \\ 1987 Toyota Celica GT-S [crushed] Quote:
Originally Posted by maksimizer half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF. | Quote:
Originally Posted by RevYouUp reading this thread is like waiting for goku to charge up a spirit bomb in dragon ball z | Quote:
Originally Posted by Good_KarMa OH thank god. I thought u had sex with my wife. :cry: | | |
| | |
09-09-2022, 11:15 AM
|
#14243 | | I have named my kids VIC and VLS
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 37,742
Thanked 15,067 Times in 6,026 Posts
Failed 2,068 Times in 693 Posts
|
Park under the convention centre, it’s under $20 and you’ll be right there. Lots of parking
The lot between cactus and the sails
__________________
Dank memes cant melt steel beams
| |
| | |
09-09-2022, 08:23 PM
|
#14244 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Revscene
Posts: 9,615
Thanked 7,645 Times in 2,564 Posts
Failed 434 Times in 126 Posts
|
An actual piece of good unique content from the DailyShite: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-chevron-barge
An in depth tour of the Chevron barge gas station in Coal Harbour
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by skyxx Sonick is a genius. I won't go into detail what's so great about his post. But it's damn good! | 2010 Toyota Rav4 Limited V6 - Wifey's Daily Driver
2009 BMW 128i - Daily Driver
2007 Toyota Rav4 Sport V6 - Sold
1999 Mazda Miata - Sold
2003 Mazda Protege5 - Sold
1987 BMW 325is - Sold
1990 Mazda Miata - Sold 100% Buy and Sell Feedback | |
| | |
09-09-2022, 08:26 PM
|
#14245 | | Hacked RS to become a mod
Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sunny Hong Kong
Posts: 53,439
Thanked 24,458 Times in 8,511 Posts
Failed 1,536 Times in 684 Posts
| | |
| | |
09-09-2022, 08:45 PM
|
#14246 | | Willing to sell body for a few minutes on RS
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 10,234
Thanked 3,251 Times in 1,270 Posts
Failed 138 Times in 66 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by underscore So it looks like I'll have to go to the passport center which is right downtown by Canada Place. The last time I was down in that area I don't think there was really anywhere you could park so I'm thinking I'm better off parking somewhere else and taking the Skytrain to downtown? Or is there a parkade somewhere vaguely nearby that isn't $20/hr? I'll be coming from Langley or Burnaby most likely. | Does it have to be the passport office downtown? There’s also one in Surrey in a mall with free parking (although technically 3 hr limit) and sky train access too.
__________________
Do Not Put Aftershave on Your Balls. -604CEFIRO
Looks like I'm gonna have some hot sex again tonight...OOPS i got the 6 pack. that wont last me the night, I better go back and get the 24 pack! -Turbo E
kinda off topic but obama is a dilf - miss_crayon
Honest to fucking Christ the easiest way to get a married woman in the mood is clean the house and do the laundry.....I've been with the same girl almost 17 years, ask me how I know. - quasi
| |
| | |
09-09-2022, 11:05 PM
|
#14247 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Okanagan
Posts: 16,724
Thanked 9,406 Times in 4,095 Posts
Failed 427 Times in 225 Posts
|
Unfortunately yes, according to the website that's the only one that does urgent passports.
__________________ 1991 Toyota Celica GTFour RC // 2007 Toyota Rav4 V6 // 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
1992 Toyota Celica GT-S ["sold"] \\ 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD [sold] \\ 2000 Jeep Cherokee [sold] \\ 1997 Honda Prelude [sold] \\ 1992 Jeep YJ [sold/crashed] \\ 1987 Mazda RX-7 [sold] \\ 1987 Toyota Celica GT-S [crushed] Quote:
Originally Posted by maksimizer half those dudes are hotter than ,my GF. | Quote:
Originally Posted by RevYouUp reading this thread is like waiting for goku to charge up a spirit bomb in dragon ball z | Quote:
Originally Posted by Good_KarMa OH thank god. I thought u had sex with my wife. :cry: | | |
| | |
09-10-2022, 12:27 AM
|
#14248 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CELICAland
Posts: 25,666
Thanked 10,387 Times in 3,913 Posts
Failed 1,390 Times in 625 Posts
|
DT location is the only one that offers 24hr, 48hr urgent passports
And I believe all the other locations offer 1 week+
When I got mine I went out to Victoria and still got it in 4 days
The only downer was taking two trips out to Vic, probably should've just stayed out there
| |
| | |
09-10-2022, 12:28 AM
|
#14249 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CELICAland
Posts: 25,666
Thanked 10,387 Times in 3,913 Posts
Failed 1,390 Times in 625 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp | Wow I thought they ended up scrapping the movie because its been like forever since I heard anymore news about it
Halle Bailey has such a good voice
| |
| | |
09-10-2022, 12:36 AM
|
#14250 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 24,930
Thanked 11,628 Times in 4,966 Posts
Failed 316 Times in 202 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by sonick | When my father owned a commercial fishing vessel, we would go to the Esso floating barge to fill up on gasoline, diesel, oil, kerosene, and water. Shell was my dad's next favourite. I recall maybe five floating barges back in the 50's and 60's. False Creek was full of fishing vessels. The barges were nothing like what that Chevron barge is now.
Anyway, amazing piece of history. Definitely changes, for the better, due to the change in clientele.
Fishing, much like farming, has changed so much over the years. Small independents gone and everything has moved away from the urban areas, making way for pleasure craft and the like. My father retired at the right time. Life as a commercial fisherman was very demanding and harsh, but the benefits of being your own boss and experiencing the sights, sounds and being one with nature was something that could only be described as, priceless. I have such fond memories of the docks below the Burrard and Granville Street Bridges. Paramount, Cassiar, and Celtic Shipyards. Off loading the week's catch on Cash Boats and places like Ballantyne Pier.
__________________ Quote: |
"there but for the grace of god go I"
| Quote: |
Youth is, indeed, wasted on the young.
| YODO = You Only Die Once.
Dirty look from MG1 can melt steel beams.
"There must be dissonance before resolution - MG1" a musical reference.
Last edited by MG1; 09-10-2022 at 12:45 AM.
| |
| | | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:08 AM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
