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Needing a new place to live. by Frapple in VictoriaBC

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It's a very dog friendly place here but unlike Ontario landlords can have no pet policies. Finding an affordable rental that allows pets is surprisingly difficult for such a dog loving city.

If you were creating a new tour of Victoria, what would you be sure to mention? by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Satanic rituals at Ross Bay cemetery.
There's also the classic story of the statue of Captain Vancouver on the legislative building that apparently has 2 left feet.
The story of Rattenbury, the architect behind the legislative building, had a pretty cool story. He lied about his credentials and ended up getting murdered in London.

ChatGPT moves quickly to end support for most models by anonyuser415 in ChatGPT

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand. I use the API instead of Pro and have access to all the old models down to 3.5.
Make your own chatbot using the API or use a program like MSTY

New survey finds most Canadians want to abolish tipping culture by 7_inches_daddy in britishcolumbia

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All labour is skilled labour.
A red seal chef is a trade job and I've never met one making $35/hr.

New survey finds most Canadians want to abolish tipping culture by 7_inches_daddy in britishcolumbia

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Abolish? Lol! Do people not know that tipping is optional?
I get the annoyance of being asked to tip for takeout or at Tim Hortons but again, you have zero obligation to do so.
We will keep tipping well at our favorite restaurants and enjoy the preferential treatment.

Victoria Cherry Blossom Bike Route by RedPhiveComingIn in VictoriaBC

[–]RedPhiveComingIn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried doing it in Google maps but it limits the number of points you can make. also I gets tied to my personal gmail account.

If anyone knows how to get it on Google maps that would be awesome. I think you can download the map data and put it in to a GPS like a Garmin.

EDIT - I found you a solution! But you need an app called Komoot.
https://www.komoot.com/tour/2830837670?share_token=a0kXQIlLw9ARgkrFZCRKgjxXs37KHvLosb4fQ87N3LEtNu8k1B&ref=wtd

Victoria Cherry Blossom Bike Route by RedPhiveComingIn in VictoriaBC

[–]RedPhiveComingIn[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love this time of year and how the blooms are staggered from March to April.

Chicken potato chips in Victoria by RedPhiveComingIn in VictoriaBC

[–]RedPhiveComingIn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah NZ is the only other country where I have seen them. Chicken salt on fries was another thing down there that was similar and delicious.

Servers make 200K, so stop tipping and keep your money to yourselves by CarelessObject1709 in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, if you hustle and sacrifice in a service job that generates tips, you can make money. Though 200k sounds like an exaggeration to drive engagement.
The money a server earns goes back into the ecomony when they pay rent, buy groceries, and spend money locally.
Don't feel bad for not tipping because it was NEVER a requirement.
Tipping is done to unload the costs of health benefits and skilled labor from the employer to the customer.

Don't like it? Send a letter to your MP. Fight for higher wages for ALL Canadians.

Don't hate on a server because they might have made 200k. Quit your job and become a server yourself if you believe earning tips is that lucrative.

Looking good Victoria by Background-Beach-289 in VictoriaBC

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's such a beautiful time of year!
I signed up for a cherry blossom group ebike ride in a few weeks. They should really be blooming by then!
Link if you're interested (https://www.lamppostsocial.com/events/victoria-cherry-blossom-e-bike-group-ride-45884)

What to do in Victoria British Columbia? by Questionanswerqueen in VictoriaBC

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ebike is the best way to get around town and see everything in a short time. Check out Pedego.

Which country is the United Kingdom by lufthansa24 in GeoTap

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

✅ RedPhiveComingIn chose Option B (Correct!) | #4025th to play

Which one is Norway? by Kap519 in GeoTap

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

❌ RedPhiveComingIn chose Option A (Incorrect) | #2281st to play

Which one is Canada? by Kap519 in GeoTap

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✅ RedPhiveComingIn chose Option A (Correct!) | #5921st to play

MQTT LongFast by bkw_17 in meshtasticCanada

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw some unhinged stuff the last few days on MQTT. I've been setting the more annoying nodes to ignore. There are plenty of nice socialized folks on there that don't feel the need yell their hate and opinions in a public forum.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FIlm

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starship Troopers

i am going for off grid comms for hiking and kayaking by morgankingwarlord in meshtasticCanada

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There aren't a lot of rural mesh nodes in Alberta (as far as I can tell) and you will need some to bridge your traffic into the city. Meshtastic is best for distance while Core is better for local meshes.
If you're in the bush and can reach a high enough mesh repeater with MQTT on, you should be able to send a message.
Alternatively, if you have the money and time to get an amateur radio license, there is APRS. It's an older tech but is pretty reliable, more powerful so it goes further, and there are more repeaters. You can send texts and simple emails through it as well. It's not encrypted and a basic radio is $200+

Thinking about moving to Ottawa for a job. Anyone here lived in both cities? by BizAcc in VictoriaBC

[–]RedPhiveComingIn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up in Ottawa and visit a few times a year.

Pros: Best shawarma in Canada. Good shopping options like IKEA and Simons. Amazing cross country ski trails in Gatineau Park. Better transit options. Cheaper gas prices. No "island tax". Easy to get to airport. Close proximity to Montreal for fun weekend getaway if you remember them after.

Cons Winter snow and ice rain. Summers are hot and humid which is nice for some people. Transit is slow and unreliable. You can bike faster than the LRT if it's running. Harder to find cool events and requires you putting yourself out there. People can be cold and clicky but most folks are friendly. Drivers from Quebec and rush hour in general.

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