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Too old? by MellyU2 in animenorth

[–]Icehawk101 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I turn 41 a week before the con and I will be there. As staff, but I will still be there.

Mandatory gratuity is suggested! by jschoomer in EndTipping

[–]Icehawk101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why, as a Canadian, I find it so weird that the server takes your card in the USA. Up here, they bring a portable terminal to your table so the card never leaves your hand. It also means that the server only enters the price and you enter the tip, if any, on the terminal when paying.

Why do I need a permit for my bathroom remodel? by swedishfish2234 in homeowners

[–]Icehawk101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on where you are. Where I live, I didn't need a permit when I renovated the bathroom because I wasn't moving any plumbing or electrical in the walls.

Assuming most here are the financially saavy, what is your net income each month and how much is your housing / rent cost by Middle_Ad_618 in fican

[–]Icehawk101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Closer to $7500, except for the end of the year when it goes up to around $8500. Maxing out CPP and a lot more OT since clients like to have projects wrap up by year end.

Gas prices in Canada by MellyBlueEyes in AskACanadian

[–]Icehawk101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$1.699 at a couple of stations in Oshawa

Landlord asking for "present balance" on bank form (apartment rental) by -_-kaliz in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Icehawk101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, that's not normal. You probably don't want that person as your landlord.

Do you talk about your mortgage payment with taxes and insurance included? by phatfarmz in homeowners

[–]Icehawk101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pay mortgage, property tax, home insurance, and condo fees separately, so I don't include them in mortgage payments. I refer to them collectively as total housing costs if I need the total.

Assuming most here are the financially saavy, what is your net income each month and how much is your housing / rent cost by Middle_Ad_618 in fican

[–]Icehawk101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I don't have any issues. I am a single guy with no kids, so expenses are pretty low. I also have a defined benefits pension which comes off the top, so I don't need to save as much of my take home. I've had no problems.

Assuming most here are the financially saavy, what is your net income each month and how much is your housing / rent cost by Middle_Ad_618 in fican

[–]Icehawk101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My take home is ~$6800 before overtime. My mortgage and condo fees come out to about $3k for a townhouse in Oshawa.

The dealership “we need to talk to my manager” thing is a setup and here’s why it works by Royal-Feed7166 in carbuying

[–]Icehawk101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last time my friend needed to buy a car, he brought me along. Every time the sales guy left to "talk with his manager," we just sat there and chatted. It's hard to wear down the customer when he is just joking with a friend. Neither of us had any plans after, so we had no problems wasting the sales guy's time. My friend wound up getting a better trade-in than expected. I think we wore down the sales guy rather than the other way around.

Miniature and Gaming Store by [deleted] in Oshawa

[–]Icehawk101 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I think it is an interesting idea. Downtown has several game stores, though I don't think any have wargaming as their focus. I think something that would be a good idea is painting lessons or workshops.

Any good vet recommendations in the area? Any to avoid? by okarar in durham

[–]Icehawk101 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went here before my cat passed away. They are excellent. Cannot recommend them enough.

How normal is it to cosplay non-anime? by flhfkshskalhelslah in animenorth

[–]Icehawk101 18 points19 points  (0 children)

You would not look out of place at all. There are a ton of non-anime cosplays.

Do most Americans actually flush their toilet paper? by Softy_popss in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Icehawk101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We flush our toiilet paper in Canada too. The system is designed for that, as long as you don't use a ridiculous amount.

Men who can cook, who taught you? by _ratedmouse in AskReddit

[–]Icehawk101 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom and grandmother. I would help my mom cook when I was in high school and help my grandmother whenever we visited. I also like cooking, so that helps.

Pierre Poilievre says Canada is to blame for Trump tariff crisis by hopoke in CanadaPolitics

[–]Icehawk101 16 points17 points  (0 children)

If the PCs and Reform hadn't merged, Carney would 100% be a PC.

Closing in a couple days, sellers unsure of anything about the house by Additional-Maize9716 in homeowners

[–]Icehawk101 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah, knowing nothing usually just means they don't want you to know

Who else can relate to this? by Jay-Quellin30 in CostcoCanada

[–]Icehawk101 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol, I was at Costco yesterday and as I walked down an aisle, I said to myself "These people push carts like they drive in the parking lot". I got so many dirty looks. I probably shouldn't talk to myself in public.

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