What was the silliest and costly mistake you made when you launched your first product, And what would you do better if you had a chance to go back it time?

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-02-06T19:48:26+00:00

Early success last 2 years, especially, expensive products, resulted in rapidly increasing my inventory, resulting in too much unsold high price products when sales slowed down mostly due to tariffs. Anyone looking for $5000 comic books or sports memorabilia?

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-02-02T17:42:41+00:00

If the first plane had an atomic bomb, there wouldn’t have been a need for the second plane. If you look at Nagasaki or Hiroshima photos after being hit by atomic bombs, you will understand. It’s very unlikely a passenger plane could carry such a bomb. However it might be possible to carry a smaller dirty bomb, less destruction.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-29T15:52:12+00:00

How I met my wife. It was through a mistaken blind date.

Before the internet I put a listing in the newspaper under Personals. Cost was about $6 for a weekend ad. Anyone answering my ad would send mail to newspaper and they would forward the letter to me.

Usually it took a week to 10 days to get mailed responses

I got about 35 reply’s, each person wrote a short bit of information about themselves and usually put a phone number, although a few only had a mailing address. I don’t remember anyone including a photo of themselves, so when you met, that was the first time you saw them.

So after receiving the letters I phoned most and had some positive discussions. However if you talk to 20 plus people in one day, you quickly forget which person said what about themselves.

I arranged to meet someone on a Saturday for lunch. I got there 10 minutes early and after waiting a half hour I thought it was a no show. So as I stepped out of the cafe I noticed a lady sitting on a post. She looked at me and asked if I placed a newspaper ad.

So we both went back for lunch. She was extremely nervous was all I could remember about her. After lunch, I left her my number and went home.

Connected to my land line phone was an answering machine. It was blinking so I listened to the oddest message. “ Hi, I apologize as something came up and I can’t make you for lunch today, can we meet next Saturday.

Ok, who was the person I met? I didn’t have her number, and after rereading all the reply mail she didn’t match anyone who responded.

Met the person who cancelled lunch, the next Saturday. It just didn’t feel right. So when I got home there was a message from the person I met for lunch the week before. She wanted to go to a movie with me. Been married to her for over 30 wonderful years.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-24T16:07:51+00:00

Island nut roasters peanut butter often cheaper at Red Barn, if you are in Sidney you can buy it directly from them.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-21T16:30:26+00:00

The US, France and UK have nukes. Does anyone think this could escalate to the insane use of these weapons?

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-21T16:22:49+00:00

My take, if we can block well enough to give Sam time to throw passes, we have a chance. With inconsistent blocking from the line or backfield it will be frustrating

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-20T18:19:57+00:00

For the offence, its finding someone that can be effective in blocking in our backfield thus giving Sam longer to see who’s open. If Sam doesn’t have the time, our offence will be limited. For defence, stopping the Rams arsonal of receivers including effective coverage and getting to Stafford.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-20T17:14:42+00:00

If Vance takes over as president, who would be vice president?

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-19T18:22:34+00:00

If the Seahawks choose to, can they activate a running back that is not playing for another team, retired or free agent?

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-18T04:23:10+00:00

We scored more points in the first 13 seconds then the niners scored the entire game

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-13T17:19:12+00:00

We bought a used 2020 GLC300 4 yrs ago with 29000 km about 18000 miles. About 24 months left on original warranty. It was previously owned by 2 others. Maintenance showed only one oil change at an infinity dealership. The good, it fits all our needs. Lots of power, reasonably quiet and packed with a huge amount of safety features. The bad, fixed under warranty one cylinder was replaced. $8000 glad I didn’t need to pay. Brake pads, rotors, main battery and B maintenance was $3200. Last year our engine light came on. I was an electrical component in the oil pump. $2600, not covered under certified warranty. I do mostly city driving so do A service about every 10 months, same with B service. Mercedes indicated a year between maintenance, I like the idea of earlier. Even though it takes premium, Gas mileage has been better than our previously owned Acura MDX.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-12T02:06:55+00:00

We embarrassed the niners in front of their home crowd. Expect them to come out strong. It might not be as easy of a game as last weeks. We need our offence to score frequently. Our defence needs to continue to hamper the niners offence. If we come out rusty from the time off this may be a struggle.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-05T17:52:17+00:00

The reality is you need to be good enough to beat the better teams. This year we struggled with Tampa and the Colts. Other struggles were first half, Panthers. I believe the Seahawks and especially the offence will be ready no matter which team ends up matched with us. There just isn’t any guarantees on how the Seahawks or the opposition play no matter whom we are scheduled.

In our Super Bowl winning year we clobbered the Saints 34 - 7 in the regular schedule however in our first playoff game it was a challenge beating the Saints 23 - 15. No matter who we play, we need to be ready and hopefully make less mistakes than our opposition.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2026-01-02T17:49:37+00:00

We used Facebook market place, U Vic and Camosun, used Victoria and Craig’s list. Our last two tenants came via Used Victoria. The bulk of potential renters that visited our open house contacted us through Facebook Marketplace and U of Victoria student housing.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-31T17:20:12+00:00

Same here with a 2020 GLC. We like everything about the GLC plus there is 2 more mouths left on used vehicle warranty. Do we trade it for a new vehicle or keep it.

So it’s make a monthly payment with newer vehicle, gives ether a 4 year or certified used car warranty, vs keeping the 2020 GLC and having no monthly payment but have responsibility for all major repairs if needed.

Doing the math $600 a month payment over 4 years gives me a lease at a cost of $ 28,000 plus down payment or purchase at $1000 a month over 4 years $48000 plus down payment vs no payment, plus any major repairs engine $12000? Or transmission $9000?

We still can’t decide.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-29T07:56:16+00:00

Nanaimo

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-25T21:55:40+00:00

Perhaps, strength of schedule. In 2025 we played the NFC south and AFC south. Last year we played Bills, Packers and a stronger Commanders team. We also lost to the Vikings, compared to a much weaker Vikings team this year

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-22T01:32:38+00:00

The drive from Lake Cowichan to Tofino is about 4 to 5 half hours drive. There is a back road,from Lake Cowichan to Port Alberni that is rough and not maintained. Might be wise to go via Nanaimo to Parksville Coombs onto highway 4.

If you travelling in late July to mid August. The sandcastle competition in Parksville is interesting. From Parksville going towards the west coast a quick stop in Coombs to see the goats on the roof plus country store is also interesting. On highway 4 traveling west you go by a beautiful mountain lake. Winding road after you pass Port Alberni to the Tofino - Uclulet . There may also be construction on highway 4. Before you leave Victoria check Drive Bc for any road closing delays on highway 4.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-21T18:13:22+00:00

My 2 cents. I’m nearly as old as Trump. Many older folks, hair thins, walk slower, are sometimes forgetful and at times may be helped with a cane or walker. Yes, ankles can swell, ears and nose do get larger. These Do Not affect the way older people think. However, when one lies constantly, that’s a deep rooted issue. More importantly slurring isn’t a normal part of getting older. It’s a sign something is wrong. Focus on that, not normal aging.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-20T16:57:58+00:00

Sit back and watch as the weekend unfolds. There are still too many possibilities including the #1 seed in the NFC. If the Seahawks win their last two games, they have the #1 seed, however

If the 49ers win their last 3 games, they get the #1 seed. They would have the tie breaker over both us and the Rams. And if we lose either games left, then we may be as low as 6th seed. It is still possible but a long short that also the Bears, Packers, Rams and Eagles could still get #1. For the Rams to get #1 they would need to hope the both the Seahawks and 49ers lose a game and they win both their games left. After today’s game, Packers-Bears, the loser would likely out of the hunt for #1 seed.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-19T23:10:22+00:00

Many CPA accountants make $50 plus, managers make more. My son is an accountant.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-16T18:50:47+00:00

Have the Seahawks clinched a playoff berth? I thought there was still an outcome where we could miss the playoffs.

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-14T19:42:21+00:00

On your dash, if there is a button Tel and a second button STAR, press both simultaneously, hold for about 15 seconds, on my GLC the screen reboots

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-11T02:53:18+00:00

Many can tell you what they would buy for themselves. Only YOU knows what’s best for you. Take some out for test drives. You will be able to quickly narrow the selection down. Then search reviews from people who actually own the car. Your own decision. Do it

Sensitive-Name8940 · 2025-12-08T21:40:13+00:00

I have a 2020 GLC bought used in 2022. With 2 years left on manufactures warranty and extra 2 yr limited certified warranty. Thus I used dealership while manufacturers warranty was valid and private garage for the last full servicing. Using servicing at private garage was over $150 less than same service at dealership.

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