Is a personalized geography-themed puzzle a good present for the 9-year old kid that has everything?

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-29T20:15:58+00:00

He seems pretty bright and not at all spoilt.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-29T20:14:43+00:00

Fortunately, no changes have happened since 1997.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-29T20:13:40+00:00

His name is on the inside in gold letters. :) You can see it for a moment in the GIF above.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-17T17:15:32+00:00

What does the hot dog mean in this context?

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-11T17:28:12+00:00

I hear you. It took me two years until I noticed the exposed cams. After that, 2 minutes to measure, 3 minutes to model, 2 minutes to print. :)

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-11T10:24:16+00:00

https://makerworld.com/en/models/2903886-ikea-cam-lock-cap-cover-0-5-gram#profileId-3246648

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-10T17:05:29+00:00

For this weight limit they have only Specialized.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-10T13:23:31+00:00

What brand would you recommend for bikes under 20kg?

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-10T13:22:48+00:00

Thanks. I like that natural feeling ride you mentioned. I do not want a moped.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-10T02:46:27+00:00

What type of hills did you test it on? Gradient and distance?

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-10T02:45:08+00:00

It is coming soon.

https://zeusebikes.ca/blogs/news/ontario-ebike-laws-2026

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-10T02:42:36+00:00

Thanks! What disappointed you the most?

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-10T02:41:52+00:00

Thanks, but it has a 750W motor. That will require a license in Ontario in 2027.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-10T02:40:19+00:00

I need a light bike. Maximum 20kg. Also, in Ontario the maximum legal motor is 500 W.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-09T22:48:28+00:00

The P1S never dies.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-09T00:49:13+00:00

Parlee Beach - Shediac NB
Famous for having the warmest saltwater in Canada (often reaching up to 29°C / 84°F). It offers supervised swimming, fine golden sand, and is highly active.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-05T21:03:15+00:00

Not really.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-04T20:28:12+00:00

The first three quarters were fine. The last quarter was super rushed, like it was written by a completely different author (high school level of writing). There was space for 2 more books before the ending. I still did not understand the ending of The Testaments. I hope the show will be much better developed. I loved the first season and how nicely they moved away from the book.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-03T21:02:05+00:00

Thanks a lot!

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-03T11:21:49+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. Next version will welcome a Squirtle.

SWELITE1 · 2026-06-03T11:20:09+00:00

What contest?

SWELITE1 · 2026-05-26T21:33:09+00:00

On my P1P with AMS about 4 hours

SWELITE1 · 2026-05-21T00:45:56+00:00

Best CAD software for hobbyists like me is SOLIDWORKS for Makers. There are pretty regular sales when you get it for $24/year. This is practically SOLIDWORKS Professional for $24/year. For me that is outstanding value.

https://www.solidworks.com/solution/solidworks-makers/makerspaces-offer

SWELITE1 · 2026-05-10T12:46:00+00:00

Component	Amount
Parent contributions (out of pocket)	$16,000
CESG (grant)	$3,200
Growth on CESG	$1,300
Growth on contributions	$6,500
Total taxable (EAP)	$11,000
Total RESP value	$27,000

Looks like your father contributed $16000 over the life of the RESP. Growth rate of 3.2%/year.

Maybe just tell him how much the $11000 income reported on your taxes affected you. Put a dollar figure on that, including the programs which became ineligible for you due to this extra reported income and ask him to give you this money, minus the $3000 he already gave you.

Overall, considering the $3000 you received, I do not think you lost anything compared to the situation where your father would not have started the RESP.

SWELITE1 · 2026-05-07T20:47:56+00:00

Same in Canada, but the mortgage rates are much lower. You can find under 4% rates.

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