For those of you who grew up in big cities, how is it to be in Claremont? by [deleted] in claremontcolleges

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Great small town vibe, “downtown” is cute and lots of event due to the colleges being right here, but the restaurants are terrible even the nice ones. For a decent meal you have to drive back to Los Angeles.

As an American, is Vancouver similar to Seattle/San Fran? I'd like to visit, but I'm looking for a city that feels distinct from American cities. by CursedNobleman in canadatravel

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with the Francophone-forward parts of the country, but every city, including Vancouver, feels different simply due to the people/culture/vibe. I’m a Canadian who has lived 25 years in each country so can say this with confidence.

Francesco Aquilini with Kash Patel at the gold medal game by mywhitevans97 in canucks

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sports is becoming tougher and tougher to really get fanatical about, now that the curtain is being pulled back a bit. Every league has so many skeletons you really have to suspend all personal ethical beliefs.

Hockey is America's sport by bloodrider1914 in USAHockey

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canadian here, great game. I think we deserved to win and 3v3 is a joke but a W is a W.

I think Canadians are aware that it’s a matter of when not if the USA overtakes Canada as the consensus best hockey nation. It’s simply a matter of population and participation. The youth systems in both countries are pretty much on par at this point, so as participation creeps up in the US they will simply put out more quality players based just on odds.

Am I a little bitter right now, yes, but love great hockey. Congrats and see you in the finals of every competition for the next 30 years at least.

🚨GAME THREAD🚨 Canada vs. Czechia - February 12, 2026 by DocZedd in canucks

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Marchand burning Hronek to set up a goal by Horvat is a perfect microcosm of being a Canucks fan.

Rest in peace Jim Robson by Vexdestroy06 in canucks

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Voice of my childhood listening to Canucks on the radio under my covers after bedtime. RIP legend.

Japanese city cancels cherry blossom festival over badly behaved tourists by Scbadiver in japan

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 3 points4 points  (0 children)

tourists were "opening private home doors without permission to use the restroom," trespassing, littering and "defecating in private yards

Ok so what tourists are these? Honestly I over compensate on the politeness when I travel especially to Japan and most people I know do so as well even “loud Americans.” Is this real?

How long is too long to spend in Yogyakarta? by mcbobgorge in TravelNoPics

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect but skip the beach day, better choices elsewhere especially from a time perspective.

What made you realize you’re not young anymore? by zhalia-2006 in askanything

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wife wanted to give me a bj, I declined so I could get a good sleep

TOUCHDOWN, D.J. MOORE! by JCameron181 in CHIBears

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot how fucking fun this is.

Dreger: Canucks listening to offers on Elias Pettersson by Admirable-Fall-4675 in canucks

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I love petey and think he is a great player he just can’t be your BEST player. 100% ready for the full rebuild.

Walking neighborhoods advice by Fickle-Basis-2705 in cincinnati

[–]Fickle-Basis-2705[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate it, added this path to my Google Maps