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For those who care..............Record Store Day was supposed to be this coming Saturday, but it has been postponed till June. Special releases and sales. Indie, ftmfw! https://recordstoreday.com/Stores
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04-20-2020, 12:08 PM
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#77 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
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From the Optimum emails I get once in a while......... Quote:
Hi Everyone,
Thanks to so many of you who’ve taken the time to e-mail me and let me know how things are going in your local store. I continue to hear lots of great stories, but also some really helpful feedback on where things might not be operating as they should. We’re following up with each of our stores to fix what’s not working. We’re also looking for new ways to simplify and improve the shopping experience, often based on your suggestions.
Among that feedback, one thing we’ve heard time and again is an appreciation for dedicated seniors’ hours. And many of you are wondering if we could offer something similar for healthcare workers.
That’s why I’m happy to share that we’re now providing priority access for healthcare workers in almost all of our locations throughout the day. By showing their healthcare ID, these essential frontline employees will get priority entrance to our supermarkets and drugstores.
We owe it to all Canadians to make things better, not harder. But that is especially true of our healthcare workers who are under incredible strain. They spend long and stressful shifts supporting directly impacted individuals, and often don’t know when exactly they will be working from week to week. This uncertainty makes shopping for their own essentials very hard.
If you’re a healthcare worker, we hope this helps. For everyone else, please join us in recognizing these remarkable individuals by being patient while we get them into the store as quickly as we can.
And keep the e-mails coming. Your messages let us know what we are doing right and challenge us to be better where we need to be.
Be kind,
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04-20-2020, 12:14 PM
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I've been getting my Japan Crate boxes in a timely manner. This month, I received an email saying April's boxes have been returned to their warehouse because Japan Post is no longer delivering. As an alternative, for 5 bucks US, they can ship it via another method. I opted for holding the crates until Japan Post is back up and running. Fast forward to today. Their May box is being shipped now, because Japan Post is up and running again. Not sure what the deal was with Japan Post, but glad things are back to normal. I subscribed to a full year of their premium boxes in November of last year. Anyway................
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04-20-2020, 12:24 PM
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#79 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by MG1  I've been getting my Japan Crate boxes in a timely manner. This month, I received an email saying April's boxes have been returned to their warehouse because Japan Post is no longer delivering. As an alternative, for 5 bucks US, they can ship it via another method. I opted for holding the crates until Japan Post is back up and running. Fast forward to today. Their May box is being shipped now, because Japan Post is up and running again. Not sure what the deal was with Japan Post, but glad things are back to normal. I subscribed to a full year of their premium boxes in November of last year. Anyway................ | What are in these Japanese crate boxes? JAV?
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04-20-2020, 12:35 PM
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#80 | | Fathered more RS members than anybody else. Who's your daddy?
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I wish. Just the latest in Japanese confectionary. They also have kitchenware boxes and other goodies from Japan. https://japancrate.com https://sugoimart.com
EDIT: Confectionery.
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04-22-2020, 12:58 PM
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Domestic violence cases have gone up. I guess being cooped up 24/7 isn't making things better for some.
Small grocery stores (not all) are seeing a huge increase in business. Nobody likes long lineups, so they go to the grocery store in their neighbourhood to get small stuff. I was at Wholesale Club and this one lady was loading up her huge ass SUV with what seemed like pallets of candy and drinks (pop, energy drinks, etc.). I asked her why so much and she said, I come everyday to get more. She looked run down. I was like really? Maybe she owns a chain of small convenience stores. Lots of friends?
Safeway is selling 80% alcohol sanitizers like nobody's business. The one's from that brewery by SFU Surrey. Spray bottles are in short supply. Ask me. I just purchased said bottle, but can't get mini spray bottles. Closest ones I could find were at Canadian Tire. Too big, but better than nothing.
Someone mentioned there would be lots of babies come January, but me thinks the opposite. Why would you bring a child into this kind of situation. If anything, condom sales??? On the other hand, if you were single, use of condoms might.............. nvm.
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04-22-2020, 01:08 PM
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Another obvious one, but racism towards asians is on the rise.
I don't think these types of people can tell a chinese from a korean from vietnamese, japanese, philipino, etc. We are all in this together takes on a whole new meaning.
Just be careful out there. So many nutjobs coming out of the woodwork. Itching to get their frustrations out. It's one thing to have racist thoughts, but when some decide to take it to the next level................ nuff said.
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04-22-2020, 02:04 PM
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Just got this in my e-mail........... Quote:
Dear XXXXX,
Our life styles and shopping behavior have been changed during these difficult times. To ease out the concerns and challenges of our customers, we are now offering a special range of “Made to order” meal solutions for pick up at our captioned store at your convenient time. Simply give us a call after 11am and we will get your meals be ready upon your arrival. Please find out the details and our menu in the attached lists, which include Hot & Cold Dishes, Dimsum, Sushi, Meal Combo and more. Our goal is to enhance your shopping experience.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and let us prepare the meals for you !
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在這段艱難時期，大家的生活跟消費模式都相應地作出了不同程度的轉變，大統華廚食部也推出了“現點現做”的 特別安排，輕鬆方便，務求使所有顧客都能安心消費。客人每天可於早上11後致電上述分店下單，預約提取時間 ，然後直接到統華小厨提取並於收銀台付款即可。附件為我們的下單表格，包括有熱菜、前菜涼盤、點心、壽司、 套餐等等。
安心在家下單，我們爲你準備你喜歡的食物。
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04-22-2020, 02:40 PM
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04-23-2020, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MG1 Domestic violence cases have gone up. I guess being cooped up 24/7 isn't making things better for some. | No idea what you are talking about. I fell and hit the door knob.  Quote:
Originally Posted by MG1 Another obvious one, but racism towards asians is on the rise.
I don't think these types of people can tell a chinese from a korean from vietnamese, japanese, philipino, etc. We are all in this together takes on a whole new meaning.
Just be careful out there. So many nutjobs coming out of the woodwork. Itching to get their frustrations out. It's one thing to have racist thoughts, but when some decide to take it to the next level................ nuff said. | I don't mind if it happens to me, but yeah heard some pretty mean things happening to others including older ppl.
The pandemic really is bringing out the worst in ppl. 
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04-23-2020, 08:53 PM
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04-29-2020, 07:14 PM
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Because of this pandemic, I am ordering take out food more often, to support local restaurants. No delivery, because they cut so much into the restaurants' profits.
Yesterday, I got some Aloo Tiki and Veggie Pakora at this sweet shop in PoCo. Place was called, Bombay. Really surprised at the prices and quality of food.
Today, I got a suggestion from Groupon for this place called, "Win Win Chick-N." Holy cow, it was actually pretty good. What really hit the spot was their Fillipino style, Macaroni. The chicken is not under heat lamps. It's made when you order. They have two locations. The original in Steveston Village, which doesn't seem to be open, and the newest location, the one I went to today, on Main Street at Marine. They're having a soft opening, ATM. Free parking out back. I called in the groupon order and they told me they'll call when it's ready. I charged the EV at the Superstore one block away and waited. It was worth every penny.
Tomorrow, I'm going into the garden to cut me some freshly grown green onions. Going to make some Perogies and have it with sour cream and bacon bits - lots of it. Wash it down with a White Russian or maybe some Bailley's and cheap coffee, lol. I'm getting into liqueurs. Orange flavoured, Cointreau, my next purchase..........
This pandemic is going to kill me. My taste buds are doing just fine.
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05-01-2020, 11:53 AM
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Damn, ice cream truck is operating in my neighbourhood. Someone needs to tell the driver to give people time to get out in time. I swear he's driving past the speed limit. Dude needs to figure this out. You don't sell, you get laid off!............ wait............ nvm, then.
Unless a kid is playing outside in the yard with mom's credit card in hand, it ain't happening.
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05-03-2020, 12:39 AM
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I cannot wait for the borders to open up. I am going to be one of the first to line up. Got a whole list of things to get from Trader Joes, Costco, Harbor Freight, Fred Meyers.......... stay at least 48 hours, so I can bring back a shitload of duty free goodies and alcohol, of course. Most likely stay at some Casino/Hotel. I just wish the exchange rate was a little better. Maybe in 8 months when the borders open up, the Loonie would be a little higher.
Like the song goes, "That you don't know what you've got til it's gone."
Big Yellow taxi.......Joni Mitchell, ftmfw!
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05-03-2020, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MG1 I cannot wait for the borders to open up. I am going to be one of the first to line up. Got a whole list of things to get from Trader Joes, Costco, Harbor Freight, Fred Meyers.......... stay at least 48 hours, so I can bring back a shitload of duty free goodies and alcohol, of course. Most likely stay at some Casino/Hotel. I just wish the exchange rate was a little better. Maybe in 8 months when the borders open up, the Loonie would be a little higher. | The only problem is the quarantine period. Once you cross, they want you to quarantine for 14 days, then when you come back.. another 14... wtf .... i'm going ot be pissed cause vacation time will be all sitting at the air bnb.
You're also right, the exchange rate tanked so much and gas being not so attractive... I can't see myself going anytime soon. I used to buy beef + dairy (cheeze + milk + eggs) but I gotta do the math now to see if it's worth it.
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05-03-2020, 04:34 PM
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Because of Covid, I’ve been forced to do research on making my own hand sanitizer. Never knew about the various uses for Hydrogen Peroxide, Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol, and Tea Tree Oil. I just picked up a bottle of Tea Tree Oil at London Drugs.
Hydrogen Peroxide to disinfect my reusable drink bottles. It really works! No more Fresca smell, which was really hard to get rid of. Vinegar, baking soda, and Polident tablets. So cool. Together with the UV sanitizer, I’m clean as a whistle. At least my stuff is.
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05-03-2020, 05:43 PM
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Because of covid I haven't been able to drive my R8. The only thing I have done is start it. I hope I get to drive it this summer.
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05-03-2020, 07:53 PM
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Because of Covid I lost 10lbs eating home cook food instead of greasy chinese delivery.
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05-04-2020, 10:09 AM
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Because of Covid, this awesome place is now closed. Temporarily............ I hope. Anyone know for sure?
I, for one, will line up for up to an hour to get my favourite Angel Cream Filled doughnuts. Damn you, CCP. Home
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05-04-2020, 10:27 AM
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Found a can of water chestnuts. This calls for...............
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05-04-2020, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MG1 Because of Covid, this awesome place is now closed. Temporarily............ I hope. Anyone know for sure?
I, for one, will line up for up to an hour to get my favourite Angel Cream Filled doughnuts. Damn you, CCP. Home | I am SOOOO sad;i order the trio.. best place to get all my fav all in one place.
a) donut
b) spicy fried chicken
c) viet sub ......
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Originally Posted by MG1 Found a can of water chestnuts. This calls for............... | waterchest nut is hard to come by, no idea why.
a) i use real ones when it comes to lettuce wrap + meat/squid/water chestnut steam meatloaf (蒸肉饼)
b) if i was to make dessert, then i use the canned stuff which are really everywhere at the canned section.
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05-04-2020, 04:42 PM
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DTES crackheads getting aggressive af and spreading out into other parts of DT. They no longer take no for an answer when asking for money. They try to get in your face and threaten to attack/spit on you.
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05-05-2020, 07:07 AM
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i don't know how COVID hasn't spread through the DTES yet
they too full of other drugs and diseases for COVID to stand a chance or are they just an isolated group that no wants to deal with
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05-05-2020, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 6793026 I am SOOOO sad;i order the trio.. best place to get all my fav all in one place.
a) donut
b) spicy fried chicken
c) viet sub ......
CAN'T lose.....
waterchest nut is hard to come by, no idea why.
a) i use real ones when it comes to lettuce wrap + meat/squid/water chestnut steam meatloaf (蒸肉饼)
b) if i was to make dessert, then i use the canned stuff which are really everywhere at the canned section. | Pollo Chicken sandwich is good too
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05-05-2020, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by blkgsr i don't know how COVID hasn't spread through the DTES yet
they too full of other drugs and diseases for COVID to stand a chance or are they just an isolated group that no wants to deal with | Running joke is the are used to filthy environment their immune systems are off the charts so they are more immune.
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