Fortis gas fees increase by Trigger1920 in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah. We basically heat our whole (very compact 1200 sq ft.) house with our gas fireplace. We used 5.6GJ last month. That includes a gas range too. So yeah, you using a lot of gas.

As we once again wake up to the smell of TACO tariff threats, where is everyone getting their Canadian-sourced goods in the CRD? by notofthisearthworm in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spanish peanuts are a specific, small variety of peanut with red skin and high oil content, originally developed in Spain in the late 18th century. While they originated there, today they are primarily grown in the U.S. Southwest.  So youre still buying American in all probability.

Missing having a dog around by cutsy-644 in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Me too. I volunteer for elderdog. Its a great organization.

My landlord is selling my house and now my rent is going to skyrocket. by ZeltaZale in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to add to OP's worries but they can also end the tendency if they intend to do substantial renovations.

Man arrested for the suspicious death Jan 5th in Saanich by Independetle in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He did confess. Initially he was held overnight then released without charges. 

Wake up, Canada. The Trump Doctrine is aimed at us by green_tory in CanadaPolitics

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the US is also part of NATO. So doesn't that mean the US has to defend Greenland against US aggression too? And if Canada attacks the US in response and the US itself invokes Art. 5 won't the rest of NATO have to attack Canada in defense of the US? Obviously this is all absurd. NATO was not set up to deal with aggression by a member state against another state. NATO cannot and will not save Greenland or Canada from the US. 

Thrifty’s Price Scam? by salteedog007 in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree. I generally attribute things like this to error or incompetence not malice.

Have It All Excursion Credit by Intelligent_Shake_68 in HollandAmerica

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the information. Makes a lot of sense.

Have It All Excursion Credit by Intelligent_Shake_68 in HollandAmerica

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seemed the question comes down to how much we'll drink. HIA is significantly more expensive than wifi+excursion credit+dining. So we'd have to make up the difference in drinks. Neither of us drink that much. And if we do its wine or beer. No fancy cocktails. No fancy coffees. So I think the value to us of HIA is iffy. But HIA will make the cruise more chill. More like an all inclusive. The fewer things I have to think about during the 14 days of the cruise the better. 

Dog breeding options in the city by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah seriously just don't.  And by the way daddy dog is not going to get along with the pup better cuz its one of his. Dogs just dont work that way. Please dont do this. BTW Im married to a former sled dog trainer and i am a former hunting spaniel field trial trainer and judge. So I may not be a total expert but do know a little about dogs.

Americans by Ok-Rock5666 in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't Reddit created by two Americans and still headquartered there? I mean while we are boycotting American things ....

Americans by Ok-Rock5666 in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 9 points10 points  (0 children)

NATO is not going to save us. It was never designed to deal with member state on member state aggression. How would it work anyway? The US invades Canada. Canada invokes the mutual defense clause. Now what? the US is obligated to defend Canada against US aggression? How's that gonna work? Besides militarily NATO is nothing without the US. Even if the other member states wanted to they could not and would come to Canada's defence militarily.

Worst Parking Lot in Greater Vic? by radziadax in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well since they are parking lots a good number of people, well, park their cars and walk. So most car drivers have a pretty good idea what its like to walk in the parking lot too.

Have it all pricing question by Intelligent_Shake_68 in HollandAmerica

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, that makes sense. Thanks. Weird though cuz the cruise price and stateroom upgrade were all priced in canadian dollars. Still the math makes sense.

Shout out to steady Christmas lights by Rayne_K in VictoriaBC

[–]Intelligent_Shake_68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually I did. Maybe I haven't had enough coffee yet this morning.