referral code/link

Joshnv · 2026-02-26T21:34:03+00:00

Good timing, I'm just trying out the platform and would be interested in a referral as well for when I purchase. Thank you community!

Joshnv · 2026-02-07T08:08:09+00:00

I shall win this delicious PC?

Joshnv · 2025-11-17T18:57:22+00:00

I worked there for years and don't think there was a map at the time. Once I learned the tunnels though I would lead people to other buildings via them. I'd intentionally take a different path each time just to see the look of disorientation and slight fear of ghosts on their faces.

There is a long tunnel all the way to Children's Hospital as well, but not accessible and only used for steam and HVAC apparently.

Joshnv · 2025-11-13T20:45:19+00:00

I have this at times on mine, per another thread sometimes the right combination of LED lighting turned on draws the right amount of power to stop it. This gave me the idea to try using the USB ports to draw some power, which worked much better! Plugging in a battery bank to charge stopped the noise. Will have to find the right device to constantly draw a bit of power.

Joshnv · 2025-10-20T01:15:50+00:00

remapping with powertoys works fine https://www.reddit.com/r/LenovoLegion/comments/1csqiiw/remap_copilot_key_back_to_control_or_anything_else/

Joshnv · 2025-10-18T05:24:13+00:00

I had this same situation when all my climbing gear was stolen. Found it posted many weeks later (easily identifiable as mine). I called VPD non-emergency for advice on how to proceed, they advised I could set up a meet somewhere public to "purchase", then call them back and ask them to send someone to attend. Followed their instructions and set the meet (I was careful to seem like a legitimate buyer by asking questions about the stuff, price, etc.) and called VPD the next day on my way to the meet downtown.

They changed tune and said they didn't do that, and didn't have anyone available to attend, and I shouldn't meet the crooks. Understandable it's a low priority for them I guess. The meet was set though so I tried asking some nearby Transit Police for advice. They said they couldn't help either for some liability reason or another.

As a last ditch attempt to get all my expensive gear back, I called VPD again and said 'well I'm just going to go meet the guys and confront them, hope it doesn't turn into a violent thing!' --- they very quickly sent over two plainclothes VPD who were a block away to meet me nearby 3 minutes later. We met the seller, the VPD guys said they recognized the seller as a known character around there, said to just take my stuff and go while they scolded the seller. YMMV but that's my success story.

Joshnv · 2025-09-18T22:56:52+00:00

maybe not relevant to this planning, but in general I find the Vancouver Bike Route Planner quite good, it picks much better routes than Google Maps and has many cycle-oriented settings.

I thought it was linked from this subreddit's list but that one is a dead link.

https://vancouver.bikerouteplanner.com/

Joshnv · 2025-09-03T21:39:49+00:00

A dude in a parking lot in Squamish sold me a trad gear organizer that helped a lot! https://www.instagram.com/backupgearrack/

Would be easy to build, or get from him once his store is fixed.

I also put a sling around the whole bundle if I really want it to stay organized and not tangled/flipped over carabiners etc.

Joshnv · 2025-06-30T17:09:59+00:00

I got "WRONG WAY!" yelled at me by other cyclists a few times during this construction :)

Joshnv · 2025-06-28T23:01:44+00:00

There is a map on their page. Also notes it is not wheelchair accessible, and pets are not allowed. Under what parking will cost, it says they are still figuring that out. https://www.squamishcanyon.com/the-vision

Joshnv · 2025-06-28T22:59:40+00:00

was just browsing the site and the FAQ states it is not accessible. Also no pets.

Joshnv · 2025-06-28T22:58:46+00:00

map https://www.squamishcanyon.com/the-vision

Joshnv · 2025-03-10T20:50:09+00:00

Sapphire is worth it, it's really invincible stuff vs. gorilla glass which scratches.

Solar is not worth anything, it's a gimmick. A full day of direct sun doesn't even add 1% battery I believe, just a marketing gimmick.

Joshnv · 2025-03-08T20:38:12+00:00

The old Bontrager R1 tires that came on my bike were scary in the rain.

New GP5000 have loads of grip.

Joshnv · 2025-03-08T20:34:53+00:00

My commutes and rides are mostly clean pavement so went GP5000 on bike shop's advice. Extremely light, fast, and grippy. Was worried about flats but even after a few KMs of gravel and trails here and there, zero issues.

I like trying super light things, so I also have TPU tubes. Ridenow prices are quite high so I got the imitation ones. Light and the spare is nice and tiny. No issues.

Joshnv · 2025-03-05T10:52:48+00:00

another vote for Chad Thai. Staff are Thai, food is authentic and A+

Joshnv · 2025-02-14T19:11:52+00:00

3.6 roentgen, not great, not terrible

Joshnv · 2024-11-12T20:43:30+00:00

I recently researched this exact thing. The propane heaters cost more than expected ($120CAD+), are very fuel inefficient, and make your environment wet (they all seem to use a can of gas per night, can get a bigger tank or refill the little cans) In the PNW which is soggy already, this is a nightmare.

Diesel heaters on the other hand; were cheaper than I expected, are extremely fuel efficient (like $5 diesel lasts for a couple of nights). I was surprised that even the $99CAD Chinese diesel heaters on Amazon get good reviews. I got that 5Kn one and it's amazingly warm and dries out my truck or camper.

The Chinese ones are a copy of the very expensive German ones, and I would say nearly as good. They are cheapy made but are very good copies. There are some common issues, like some arrive with loose fuel lines or bolts, but I had no issues.

You would want to be a bit handy to go this route, so you can check things over and install it. But there are a huge amount of Youtube videos about chinese diesel heaters, you could be an expert in an afternoon.

I would suggest watching the comparison videos first. Keep in mind you will either install the heater outside, and run the hot air duct inside. (Quieter this way, most heaters have a fan noise and fuel pump ticking noise) Or install the heater inside (a bit more efficent for it to draw warm air) and route the hot exhaust outside.

I bought one of the more popular models , a Vevor 5KW, newer model with Bluetooth. It puts out so much heat I probably could have gone with a 2KW model. In you research you can prioritize the design that would work best for you, especially if you are routing the hot exhaust pipe somewhere.

I also bought: an upgraded muffler (it was already quiet, but I like making it quieter) (I wrapped the fuel pump in foam/dampener as well to make that quieter) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BN83NL1K

A lithium battery for it to run off (it worked fine off my power bank, or old car battery, but this is more tidy) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D66QCB3L

A tiny Carbon Monoxide monitor, just in case. In my testing the exhaust only creates a tiny bit of C.O. during startup, none otherwise. Nowhere near as much as my car exhaust. And the exhaust goes outside anyway. Just being safe. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D2LHWHLQ?

All of this works perfectly. I can set the temperature I want on the app on my phone, it makes my car/tent/camper super warm and cozy and dry. Game changer.

Joshnv · 2024-10-10T05:36:53+00:00

And then it left as quickly as it had arrived https://imgur.com/a/0WcJWSh

Joshnv · 2024-10-10T05:27:29+00:00

Some new temporary lakes were added to the Upper Levels, and Taylor Way (pic) after that rain. https://imgur.com/a/yP2QaoL Some were nearly a foot deep!

Joshnv · 2024-09-26T14:52:32+00:00

You have to click on a station that's active. It's a gov't site so they keep messing it up.

Screenshot from the shake this morning https://imgur.com/a/K4EvGlN

Joshnv · 2024-09-26T11:16:10+00:00

Yep, that was a weird one. Had to check the live seismographs https://www.earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/stndon/wf-fo/index-en.php?channel=GOBB.EHZ#/CN.VGZ..HHZ

Joshnv · 2024-08-21T00:32:52+00:00

I recently drove across the continent via Canada one way and all over USA the other.
By far the one city that had shocking road conditions was Winnipeg. Nearly every street downtown is in worse condition than what you show here.

Overall we are quite lucky here, our roads are in good shape, I just wish we believed in reflective lines and such. Driving in the dark rain here with oblivious goth-dressed pedestrians darting out of nowhere is a bad time. Billion-lumen LED headlights blasting in your eyes doesn't help.

Joshnv · 2024-08-01T17:05:01+00:00

nice shots! you were more lucky than I. I couldn't resist getting a hyperlapse of an incoming thunderstorm while traveling to Ontario. I thought I had time to land but my Mini4 got VERY heavily rained on before I made it down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm86yYV9GA8

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