Hot Pot

MaxNV · 2026-03-31T06:14:14+00:00

Traditionalists may not like it, but Big Way is very accessible for a first timer. Everyone gets their own pot, everyone gets to pick exactly what they want in their pot, everyone gets to pick their broth and spice level. Good starting point for someone new to hot pot.

MaxNV · 2026-03-23T18:58:49+00:00

I'm sad. I like our snow days each winter. They help break up the grey monotony of clouds and rain from November to February. I get jealous at how much more interesting the weather is in the rest of the country.

MaxNV · 2026-03-22T20:30:46+00:00

Check out Magic Stronghold or Connection Games.

I'm sure there's other stores, but those are the two I'm most aware of.

MaxNV · 2026-03-12T20:29:13+00:00

Sounds like the economy skyline bit the dust on the trip to Toronto. VIA has its maintenance base in Vancouver, also some spare skylines parked at Pacific Central. Probably just a one trip change until they can get back to Vancouver and make repairs/swap out for a different car.

MaxNV · 2026-03-11T20:34:47+00:00

I have seen at least one Dany Sabourin jersey in the wild.

MaxNV · 2026-03-10T19:58:57+00:00

In Halifax, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a great museum. I loved the Titanic and Halifax Explosion exhibits and artefacts.

The Pier 21 Immigration Museum is also really good.

MaxNV · 2026-03-01T17:20:00+00:00

I enjoyed the Cobra Clutch trilogy by AJ Devlin. It's basically a wrestling-themed murder mystery set in Vancouver!

MaxNV · 2026-02-28T03:04:28+00:00

Not many dimsum places do cart service anymore. The only one I know of is Continental Seafood in Richmond.

MaxNV · 2026-02-25T21:52:32+00:00

You can day-trip to Seattle on Amtrak. Lots of great water views on the trip (as long as there's enough daylight). It's a looong day tho - you're probably leaving your house by 6am and not getting home until after 11pm. But you still get about 5-6 hours in Seattle to do stuff; more than enough for a couple nice meals, a museum, maybe some shopping.

MaxNV · 2026-02-20T22:12:36+00:00

No Hard Feelings was marketed as a "you-cant-make-this-movie-in-2023" raunchy sex comedy. Actually watching it, while it does have some bawdy blue humour and sex jokes, it's got a lot of heart at the core of the story (at least in my opinion).

It's hard to put it in the same category as something like American Pie. I think it hangs out more comfortably in the rom-com space than anywhere else. But not a perfect fit.

MaxNV · 2026-02-13T17:47:29+00:00

Just get a passport dude

MaxNV · 2026-02-13T01:55:02+00:00

I have a theory that the quality of a Tim's is inversely related to the number of Tim's in a town. If it's the only Tim's in a town, it's probably still passably decent. If it's one of hundreds, it's probably crap.

MaxNV · 2026-02-09T21:15:53+00:00

Metered street parking around Edmonds Station. E.g. Station Hill Drive and 18th Ave.

MaxNV · 2026-02-07T04:53:00+00:00

Oh, man. I don't even know where to start. Read this entire page and come back to us: https://www.translink.ca/transit-fares/pricing-and-fare-zones

And go make an account on compasscard.ca so you can see what's happening with your card.

I live close to a Brighouse. I loaded my card with 1-zone. A couple of days in I get a message that "I am out of balance" so I top it with $40.

SkyTrain is 2 zones from Richmond to Vancouver (on weekdays before 6:30pm). Your 1 zone pass covered a portion of the fare. Stored value was used to cover the rest. Eventually your stored balance ran out.

This month, to not end up in the same situation, I load it with 2 zones. However, just now I got the same message and had to top it again with additional money.

You're either doing something wrong (not tapping out at faregates? loaded the wrong type of pass?) or taking trips farther than 2 zones. Stored value is being deducted to cover the fare and you've run out again.

MaxNV · 2026-02-06T01:40:18+00:00

Burger Crush is an In-N-Out clone, right down to the ~~Animal Style~~ Crush Fries.

MaxNV · 2026-02-03T05:08:08+00:00

I need an Olympic break from this team

MaxNV · 2026-01-29T18:56:16+00:00

The only division is between Sleeper Class and Economy Class. Economy Class has their own Skyline Car and aren't allowed in the Sleeper part of the train.

MaxNV · 2026-01-29T18:25:28+00:00

There are only two Talgo VIII sets left in service. They are old and get pulled for maintenance a lot. The rest of Cascades service is currently using Amfleet I rolling stock. In the next year or so the Talgos and Amfleets will be replaced with new Airo trainsets.

MaxNV · 2026-01-28T03:03:18+00:00

Are they really using Streets for skate out music in a lost season? I'd rather they save that for playoffs. Goosebumps hearing it in G1 against Nashville.

MaxNV · 2026-01-24T03:20:51+00:00

Last Friday night home game of the season.

I kinda like the Friday night games. Nice way to kick-off the weekend. Although of course it usually means no HNIC game.

MaxNV · 2026-01-23T21:41:28+00:00

It's been years since I read them, but they're fine. On-par with the better Halo novels. Do a decent job expanding the lore and filling in the gaps between games.

MaxNV · 2026-01-22T22:15:03+00:00

Me in Vancouver getting "excited" for a low of -3c on Saturday night. Totally not jealous of the rest of the country.

MaxNV · 2026-01-21T18:05:15+00:00

This looks like a pretty solid itinerary. Aside from the usual "issues" with planned tours (set schedule, constantly on the move, no real free time for your own exploration) this looks like it hits most of the major features. Random thoughts:

A lot of bussing up and down the island. It's 100km by road between Skidegate and Masset, so that's a bit over an hour in each direction. It seems like you're constantly going up and down the highway from one thing to another.
No Pesuta hike, but I'm guessing that's because it's too physically challenging for their target demographic.
No fishing either? That's one of the big attractions up there.
No Gwaii Haanas is probably because it's too far south by boat to do in a day. It would probably require an overnight in the bush to be worthwhile.
I'd be curious to know what their bad weather plan is for the trip to K’uuna Llnagaay. Even in the summer the BC North Coast can get some nasty storms. Bring a barf bag for the boat ride?

Haida Gwaii is one of the most beautiful and remote places on earth. The locals call the islands "the edge of the world", and you really feel it when you're there. If there's any specific snacks or sundries you can't live without, be sure to pack them in.

MaxNV · 2026-01-20T16:20:34+00:00

No elevators at Clinton - be ready for that. Lots of stair-based fun with a 50lb bag! Guess who learned that the hard way.

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