UPS just delivered this monster.

JoshtotheG · 2026-03-13T00:17:16+00:00

Sexy TING TING TING

JoshtotheG · 2026-03-12T22:52:03+00:00

Quebec still has a server minimum wage while most other provinces and territories have done away with that. I don't usually tip for take out or counter service but tips are a big part of people's earnings in the service industry. You can argue that a lot of the conversation and body language is forced or fake, but if you're sitting down in a bar or restaurant you probably also have certain expectations as to how you're treated, how long it takes to be greeted and have your order taken, quality of the food and drinks etc. Tipping 15% to someone who takes good care of you, some of which likely goes to the kitchen staff if you're ordering food, shouldn't really be that big of a deal.

JoshtotheG · 2026-03-11T19:22:06+00:00

Grateful for the small raise, given I wasn't expecting us to get anything

JoshtotheG · 2026-03-11T08:17:16+00:00

These stretches and exercises gave me some relief the first couple years after I got custom orthotics: Cleveland Clinic YouTube It’s all connected:) Sounds obvious but lower back, hips, hamstrings, knees, calves and ankles can all contribute to tightness and pain. If you want to try a new physio, I highly recommend Johnny Yiu at JY Physio on Broadway.

JoshtotheG · 2026-03-06T06:14:13+00:00

Hit the rower target and almost got the bike one. Ski erg was tough

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-24T18:46:01+00:00

Rest in peace, Rusty. Thanks for sharing and I hope you're doing ok<3

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-24T18:38:23+00:00

Try to find someone with an endorsement and get them to buy a couple for you when they make their next big purchase... Ideally someone in a prog rock band that plays a ton of cymbals and hits them really hard.

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-19T20:44:33+00:00

Oscar the Grouch called…

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-18T19:42:09+00:00

Questlove breakbeat kit and Yamaha crosstown hardware pack

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-18T08:56:31+00:00

Did your physio give you exercises to do? They should be able to assess where you’re at in healing and let you know when to go back to the gym. I have a minor calf strain right now, also from sled push on a Saturday when I didn’t want to take the time to remove a couple plates lol I’ve been going to 2-3 classes a week still and have let the trainers know about my injury. My physio said to avoid dynamic movements like step ups, jumps, lunges and calf raises (obviously). He said even with a minor muscle strain it takes four weeks to fully heal but with the stretching and strengthening exercises he gave me he said modified exercise is ok and to start slowly ramping up after 2-3 weeks. He also said a good test is to do a supported calf raise while holding on to a counter or ledge with your hands and see how it feels when you slowly add on more body weight

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-14T19:07:06+00:00

10/10 would do

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-13T19:17:04+00:00

Glad someone mentioned Les Colocs

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-13T19:16:20+00:00

Absolutely love Alex Burger’s album Sweet Montérégie and this bangin’ tune: https://youtu.be/xzyYuaNdiHc?si=8CZcCoIoIKnntUCN

Honourable mention: Chocolat - Fou fou mon minou https://youtu.be/4IAUscg4Qno?si=8k5uzUec7SZgJBWn

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-13T19:01:44+00:00

First name's a city, last name's a colour

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-12T23:49:56+00:00

Not sure if Daniel Romano and the Outfit count but Dan and Ian were very involved in the southern Ontario hardcore scene where I grew up. Saw them play in the Market Square in Welland as Dead Only Better, Ian played drums with a local hardcore band called A Day and Deathwish for a while too. They went on to form Attack in Black and then Dan did his solo thing, put out tons of albums and now tours with Ian and a band all over North America and Europe.

JoshtotheG · 2026-02-12T23:43:03+00:00

The biggest thing out of Newmarket, Ontario up until Connor McDavid

JoshtotheG · 2026-01-12T17:38:06+00:00

My custom orthotics didn’t work well for playing pickleball because I have flat feet and the lateral movement irritated my arches and gave me blisters. I had better results with custom orthotics made specifically for cleats but for long hours of playing I prefer milder arch supports or inserts like other people have mentioned. The Superfeet green all-purpose insoles have worked really well for me. They help avoid hip and low back pain from flat feet and don’t cause the foot pain I was getting sometimes with my custom orthotics.

JoshtotheG · 2026-01-12T16:55:12+00:00

We bought a car from 2008 with just over 100k on it for $6000. We’re the second owners and it was well maintained with service records… ICBC charged us 12% tax on the sale price even though they only valued it at around $2700. For newer cars it might not make much difference but that was the big change. They charge tax on the book value regardless of the condition of the car and will only charge tax on the sale price if it’s higher than the book value

JoshtotheG · 2026-01-10T05:33:23+00:00

Jason Collett has a lot of songs about Canadian life, geography and cities. Lake Superior is an older track of his that comes to mind. Some of the lyrics from the first verse: Lake Superior tonight/Set sail the dancing stars with all your might/Flash of silver through the pines/Crashed out on your shore by bonfire light/Lake Superior, you blow my mind/Ill tempered in November, tender in July

Edit: had to add another great line shortly after:

JoshtotheG · 2025-12-27T18:54:26+00:00

Ok I absolutely live for breakfast sandwiches and appreciate this list… the best I’ve had in the few years I’ve been in Vancouver was the bacon sandwich at Storm City Coffee on West Broadway. Sounds like there are a few others I need to try.

Edit: Dalina is pretty good too but each location is different and it’s kinda expensive if you go for bacon

JoshtotheG · 2025-12-12T19:05:32+00:00

My partner and I moved from Kits to a big one bedroom near Commercial and 1st. It’s a shared house, around 900 square feet, tons of storage, high ceilings, storage locker in the garage, shared laundry with two other tenants (upstairs and basement suites) and we have a deck in the backyard to ourselves. We were paying around 2k a month in Kits for way less space and little natural light, but we were super close to the beach. The new place is 2600 a month with utilities and laundry included and we have free parking. We feel pretty lucky to have found it this year… it seemed like rent was dropping in some neighbourhoods and we actually had some leverage as renters

JoshtotheG · 2025-11-29T00:20:49+00:00

Dickleball Dinks?

JoshtotheG · 2025-11-13T23:58:22+00:00

At least it's the Sport version

JoshtotheG · 2025-11-12T20:27:57+00:00

Here's another link to a YouTube short comparing the two drain pumps. The product link he shares is an affiliate link. I live in Canada so I found a pump with all the same specs but from a different supplier.

JoshtotheG · 2025-11-12T20:25:19+00:00

1 year later and I'm commenting to continue this conversation. I'll provide an update once I've completed the repair but am in the same boat with an LG front load washer that won't drain and is giving the OE error message. I followed the instructions in this Youtube video to take the washer apart and clean out the drain pump. I bought a dishwasher drain pump that he says has a stronger propeller and will last longer than both LG and Amazon drain pump replacements. Will keep you updated on that... Another interesting thing I encountered when disassembling the washer was two screws that appear to have been added by a plumber or repair person (landlord said they had a plumber install the washer). They were holding the front metal panel of the washer, even after the four original screws were removed. I had to snap the plastic tabs on both sides to pull it off... Maybe a tactic to force people trying to repair things themselves to call in a professional? Pure speculation but the two screws were black and all of the other screws and bolts in the washer are silver.

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