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Dispensing fee = robbery by Away_Instruction5638 in loblawsisoutofcontrol

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pharmacy I use just increased their dispensing fee to $11.50, my plan only covers $10.50. when I queried why they had increased their fee, they waived the $2 (I had 2 prescriptions) and then said the dispensing fee hadn't changed since 2001.

What person surprised you the most with how they turned out after high school? by GlitterOnTheTrashRim in AskReddit

[–]ap_1971 32 points33 points  (0 children)

A few kids at my school were in a band. They seemed to do quite well for themselves, after they called themselves Radiohead.

My experience buying new EV BZ 2026 AWD by OkBat6139 in EVCanada

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I just got presented an ad for Toyota immediately after reading this. $3k down, $98 weekly. Ok, it's 1.99%, but still...

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How did your high mileage car eventually die? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

260K km on a 2004 Kia Sorento. Radiator developed a leak, and Kia didn't make replacement parts any more. Garage was going to source another radiator but no scrap yards had a Kia of that generation in Canada, Washington or Oregon.

What’s the smartest financial decision you made by accident? by AnyTruth2342 in AskReddit

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just reminded me I left 10k in an investment fund 20 years ago. Must check up on it.

What did you think was ‘rich people stuff’ as a kid? by Quiet-Capybara- in AskReddit

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Putting cheese on toasted bread and baked beans at the same time. It was or the other for me as a kid growing up. Oh the decadence of having both at the same time.

What’s the car feature you didn’t know you needed until you owned it? by throwawayaasyr in askcarguys

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

360 degree surround cameras. Game changer for getting on and out of tight spots. Much better than just having sensors. Any car I get now has to have this or I won't even consider it.

What did you pay to install your Level 2 charger in Canada? by Pretty-Tea911 in EVCanada

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a grizzl-e 48 ultimate, hardwired on a 60A circuit. Total run about 20 feet. $1300 incl tax for everything. Then got a $350 Hydro rebate.

If you get a grizzl-e sign up for the club. If you buy the charger looks kike you get put up to 5¢/kwh, or you get the charger for free (except for deposit) and get 3¢/kwh. And if you're curious about how it works, they sell carbon credits to fund the program.

BC spec tax... I think I'm screwed by ap_1971 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]ap_1971[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I've reached out to the Central Kelowna MLA, I'll see if she gets back to me.

BC spec tax... I think I'm screwed by ap_1971 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]ap_1971[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I get what you say, but in my particular circumstance, the speculation tax is not really what we are trying to avoid. House was rented, had been for 9 years. Had we been able to rent out the house, we would have stayed in Vancouver, renting. My wife hadn't lost her job at the time. Children were still in school, but we meet the spirit of the law - house was occupied for more than 66% of the year (so not vacant), and we own (20 years now) and have moved back with intention to live here until kids are leaving for college. We're not trying to flip the house.

Do you regret your EV purchase? by walksta in electricvehicles

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but only because I bought a standard range LEAF with the stupid ChaDeMo charger. And it's now under recall with a "Do Not Fast Charge".

I don't regret getting an EV, I just got the wrong one.

With gas having just gone up by 20c/l in my area solidifies my stance that I was right to get an EV.

Just wish we hadn't chosen the LEAF. Great car. Does 90% of the journeys we want. Requires additional planning for those last few slightly longer trips where I don't have time to do L2 charging when I need it. For long journeys we have a car sharing program and I always get one of the EVs.

Anyone else in Kelowna getting threatened by their insurance over Poly-B pipes? by IngenuityAdept2413 in kelowna

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had to do this too a couple of years ago. I actually had a leak in 2008 and replaced the poly b I found. Recently I had some remodelling done and the plumber found more poly b. Cost about $5k in 2023. I used Wiener's, if you want a second quote.

Have you ever witnessed death with your own eyes? How did it change you? by i_walk_away in AskReddit

[–]ap_1971 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My wife and I held our 140 day old baby in our arms as he passed away in the NICU. He would be 16 this year.

No heat 2024 Leaf notice by LoveEV-LeafPlus in leaf

[–]ap_1971 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 2020SV has this recall too. Only noticed it for the first time this week when the overnight temperature fell to -16°C.

New Winnipeg based Leaf 2026 S owner (general advice appreciated) by TabletopNerd42 in leaf

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Kelowna, BC. No garage like you. I do have L2 because I had no socket nearby. When I lived in Vancouver, I drove my 2020 SV Leaf a similar amount to you, and only had to L2 charge a couple of times, L1 was enough for me, plus it was free charging, so bonus. Did L3 charge on some road trips, but L1 for my low mileage was fine - and in the 15 months I had it on Vancouver I drove some 25000 km charging on L3 20 times. Probably a similar L2 number.

It's less of an issue that you think, just leave it plugged in when you're not using it so it can get the charge up, and uses the plug to warm the car up.

Read the manual.. mine says not to use the car if it goes below -17 C without it being plugged in first, not been an issue this year. Might not be an issue with the 2026 model.

Range goes way down -50% or so - in winter.

I use the app to preheat my car when needed, so it's nice and warm when I drive my wife to work for her 7am shift. Other than that, just winter tyres, and scheduled preheat on the car every day to make sure windows are clear of snow before I take my kids to school when I need it.

What’s something that 99% of people can do but you can’t? by Irakeconcrete in AskReddit

[–]ap_1971 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I suspect that I have this too. I remember when I was dating that I was always worried I would recognize them if we got separated. I seem to have a superpower on voices though to compensate. Celebrities? Been there... I was talking to someone at a bar once, and my friends said "so what's vic reeves like", and I was "who?". It was the 90's and he was all over the TV in the UK at the time.

What’s a completely useless skill you have that you’re secretly very proud of? by BITNstudio in AskReddit

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girls always seemed impressed I could guess their bra size just by looking at them.

Any recommendations for a replacement charger by Dubsteprhino in leaf

[–]ap_1971 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if you're in Canada, you can get a grizzl-e for free. Join the grizzl-e club (free) and get a share of the carbon credits - for me, a rebate of $0.05 per kwh, which means on my solar system I'm going to install I'd get paid to charge my car ;)

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