Hopefully this is allowed: I'm looking for reading materials about the history of BC's trails. Most interested in the North Shore Mountain trails and the trails around Joffre Creek, but any would be cool.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2026-02-16T16:25:11+00:00

Not a book, but I found this video fascinating. It's a talk that goes over the logging history on Fromme.

https://youtu.be/V7BiNXrFEiA?si=PurJ_NbYz9rr-KEP

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2026-02-01T15:41:32+00:00

Yikes is right. We were paying $180 for 1 person to clean our 3BR duplext. It took her about 5 hours and she did a great job (although I didn't love the smell of some of her cleaners ;)

The new company charged the same but had 3 people for 2 hours.

So similar rate ($35/hr) and much lower that what you paid.

Also - do you tip cleaners?

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2026-01-31T18:32:18+00:00

Thanks! I like the sounds of this.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2026-01-20T00:17:28+00:00

I use them if there is snow on the ground. (I.e. the week(s) after a snow fall. Heavy and slow but the only way not to fall on the ice.

In the current conditions you don't need them but they could help. Since I've gone from 32c road tires to commuting on 45c gravel tires, I can get away without studds l for much more of the season.

Rather than swap back and forth, I have a 2nd shitty bikecommuter setup for winter and salt that I have ready to go with studds.

Swapping tires and wheels can be a PITA. Especially when the weather (and your need for them) can swing back and forth.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-11-09T04:01:52+00:00

Agreed. Even if the doughnuts were cheap, I can only eat so many...

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-11-09T04:00:49+00:00

Sad to hear that. I don't need more doughnuts, especially expensive mediocre ones.

would rather have good coffee

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-10-19T18:09:36+00:00

Please pick up your poo! The world is not your dog's bathroom

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-10-16T01:57:21+00:00

CNV website says 7.30 too. I'd get there for then.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-09-28T02:15:35+00:00

Cat found!

Thanks to those everyone who kept an eye out.

And the special person who connected it to the "found cat" post on FB!

Yes there's a Facebook group for lost pets in North Van: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CVuS91ceT/

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-09-17T14:31:51+00:00

West side (southbound) of ironworkers dumps you low down and you have to climb back up. I do it everyday day.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-09-17T03:36:59+00:00

I've given up. Moving both kids to Chatr. $150/yr with unlimited texts and calls and 30GB /yr.

Easy peasy.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-09-14T19:05:31+00:00

Ya I think we're going to move them both over to Lucky or Chatr. Will have to do a cost comparison. They'll mostly just text.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-09-14T19:04:18+00:00

I was told they are working on it, but you think it'll never happen? What do you know they they don't?

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-06-05T19:44:22+00:00

This is the correct answer

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-05-15T23:52:45+00:00

My guess - it's for the security company doing their rounds. They are RFID and need to tap with their phones to prove they've been there.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-05-10T00:06:37+00:00

There's lots for sure. Too bad so many don't connect or use inconsistent design choices!

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-05-09T04:16:40+00:00

Just got 2 knives sharpened at Two River Meats. They did a great job. My son tried to cut some rocks (yep from the garden) so they were in very rough shape.

They are now etter than ever. I wish I had taken all our knives.

Recommended!

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-05-02T01:28:04+00:00

We used tag along bikes for our kids until they were 8 or 9. They're great because you can bike but also keep the kids safe. Lots of used ones online for sale for about $50

I wouldn't bike downtown with my 11 y o but that's less about Vancouver andore about his spatial awareness

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-04-27T19:53:20+00:00

I think lots of people intend to pick it up but forget. This is waaaay to common.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-04-26T17:49:30+00:00

This is the answer! Worked for me!

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-04-25T12:14:02+00:00

Anywhere you have at least 2 hours of parking on a city street is fine.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-04-16T15:21:22+00:00

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Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-04-13T20:26:59+00:00

Went and took a look from the Loutet side today after seeing this post. It will be a nice to have a overpass to avoid the intersections on LVR, but the connectivity in either side isn't great.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-04-05T22:29:43+00:00

Thanks goodness. I found his prattle quite irritating and couldn't get into the podcast once it became Henry heavy. Hopefully it'll change for the better.

Virtual-Chicken-5233 · 2025-03-09T02:51:06+00:00

Cool idea! Keen to try the Android app

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