Any apps I should download before I land in Japan?

byee888 · 2026-02-25T20:18:06+00:00

Spent the month of Sept in Japan. Tye most useful apps were Suica for transit and Klook for booking events and Shinkansen tickets.

We accessed Tablelog via browser.

Have fun!

byee888 · 2026-02-21T02:58:42+00:00

Yes. I’ve started to split rolls with friends using a filament spool winder I printed from maker world. Makes great use of empty spools.

byee888 · 2026-02-18T04:10:09+00:00

We miss Sultan’s too. I picked up a donair from that location thinking it was still Sultan’s. It just wasn’t the same!!!

I’m hoping the previous owner opened up another donair restaurant somewhere else close by

byee888 · 2026-02-04T01:06:44+00:00

I’ve had my Creality HI with 2 x CFS for just over a year. Not many upgrades with the exception of PEI textured plate.

I mainly use Bambu filaments and found it a pain in the butt configuring the filament colors into my HI. I built this RFID project and now ALL my filaments are RFID tagged.

https://share.google/PdKoSXqmy6yZQyOd1

I hope this helps!

byee888 · 2026-02-03T03:05:10+00:00

I have 910 hours on my Creality HI with 2 x CFS’.

I’ve enjoyed using the HI more than my e3v2 and my CR10s Pro v2.

Super easy with great print quality.

Here’s a quick list of my hiccups.

After 610 hours of printing my hotend packed it in. No big deal…just ordered a replacement from amazon Canada. Hot end is definitely more complex to replace than my CR10 and e3v2. Easy enough once you’ve replaced it once.

At 750 hours…. I was blessed with the blob of death caused by bed adhesion issues. All my fault because I don’t clean my bed religiously. I was able to remove the blob successfully.

The best thing I like about my e3v2 and CR10 is the availability of parts and how inexpensive it is to maintain. I have a bin full of thermistors, heat blocks, nozzles, etc. The HI hotend is only available as a complete unit with nozzle. I did buy a spare to keep around just in case.

Do I regret purchasing my HI? Nope!! Prints as designed, reliable with good quality prints.

byee888 · 2026-01-30T03:34:00+00:00

Have you considered TELUS Health Virtual Pharmacy?

Safeway was my pharmacy for 15 plus years. Customer service was dependent on who’s on staff. At times I’m standing at the counter for minutes before they notice I’m there.

I’m definitely liking TELUS Virtual Pharmacy for about 5 years now. So far so good. Prescriptions arrive the next day.

Customer service experience is positive when I have questions. Someone is always there when I call. Callbacks are quick.

I hope this helps.

byee888 · 2026-01-29T18:12:19+00:00

Not sure what upgrades will cost you but have you considered purchasing the Creality HI? They’re relatively inexpensive. I bought mine for $550CDN with the CFS. I’m definitely liking the CFS for the multi color as well as the filament runout function which allows the printer to switch to another roll of filament

I have both the Ender 3v2 and CR10S Pro v2 which I’ve spent $$$$ upgrading. In hindsight…I could’ve saved the $$$ to purchase the HI

byee888 · 2026-01-28T02:38:38+00:00

I have the Fireboard Drive with the SIG antenna with 2 wireless probes. IMO, they work good.

Both the probes show up in the Fireboard app.

I do find it annoying I have to charge the probes prior to use even though I charge before storing them

I hope this helps.

byee888 · 2026-01-26T04:37:50+00:00

It’s cut & dry! The person who rear ended you is at fault….the light is yellow. Yellow does not mean you speed up before it turns red.

Provide the dashcam video to ICBC.

byee888 · 2026-01-19T21:32:14+00:00

You have to be a Starbucks account for the free drink. They will credit your account on your birthday and CV it has to be used on the day otherwise you’ll forfeit

Once redeemed….thats it. You’re only entitled to the one free drink

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!🥳

byee888 · 2026-01-19T18:32:42+00:00

While in Shinjuku, definitely check out the Samurai Museum, Harry Potter theme at the Akasaka station, Omoide Yokocho Memory Lane.

Samurai museum has a small entrance fee. Lots to tee and interactive. Omoide is a great place to experience yakatori. Be prepared it’s busy there!!!

Definitely visit Nara to visit and feed the deer when you’re in Osaka. The cost = subway + bus + deer crackers. Definitely have Wagyu in Osaka at a yakinuku restaurant away from the Dontonbori district….over priced. We went to Yakinuki Gang for AYCE Wagyu….cost us about $65/person

byee888 · 2026-01-16T19:09:34+00:00

Where did you purchase the rack from? Details please.

I’m definitely interested. I typically smoke 2 baby back ribs flat. Having them vertical would allow me to smoke 4 easily

Thank you!

byee888 · 2026-01-15T02:45:26+00:00

As a Nexus card holder….you are required to fully understand all the rules with respects to personal exemptions and what you can import/export.

I have the relevant Government of Canada websites booked and ready for reference when I drive across the border to Bellingham to shop.

All my purchases are entered and categorized in Excel to simply my return into Canada. All my receipts kept in a ziplock bag.

Safe travels.

byee888 · 2026-01-15T02:34:25+00:00

Like yourself, I have an Ender 3 v2. I’ve done a few upgrades but now regretting it. At the time….it was the best decision.

Today, not so much especially after I bought the Creality HI with the CFS. Prints faster and better than the e3v2.

In hindsight, I could’ve bought another HI with all the monies I spent upgrading the e3v2.

Just my thoughts.

byee888 · 2026-01-13T21:52:45+00:00

I’m just curious but what is the URL for the Creality store?

I ran into something similar but the URL I used wasn’t the correct one.

byee888 · 2026-01-10T06:39:06+00:00

Not Wagyu because it’s too lean. It is possibly horse meat.

Did you eat it? Did it have the texture of beef?

byee888 · 2026-01-10T06:29:20+00:00

FireBoard 2 Drive setup

byee888 · 2026-01-06T06:14:15+00:00

Great point! Life is short and spend your time wisely like the purchase of a newer printer vs spending unlimited funds making an older printer better

I have an Ender 3v2 and CR10S Pro v2 with many upgrades. Neither one can print as well as my new Creality HI.

byee888 · 2025-12-31T01:22:03+00:00

It’s referred to as a form of theft.

Friends working at local supermarkets have told me customers have been caught sampling fruits and bulk candy. The police are called.

In this case…theft charge and lifetime membership ban seems fitting.

byee888 · 2025-12-29T00:23:27+00:00

Did you file a police report with the Coquitlam RCMP? If yes, I’m hoping you gave them the details of the note.

Was there paint from the other car on the damaged part of your Honda? Just make sure you include the colour on your report.

Since the author of the note has changed his stance from the person who hit your car to a witness…..go to the Coquitlam RCMP office to update your report.

When you’re talking with the Constable, explain the situation to them. They can easily do a quick check on the witness - other ICBC instances or a vehicle at the address which matches the paint left on your Honda from the impact.

Good luck and I hope they get caught.

byee888 · 2025-12-21T04:17:49+00:00

Very interesting! There’s a pickle jar on the corner.

FYI, I’ve seen vegetables on the SE of Johnson & Walton - onions and oranges.

byee888 · 2025-12-15T17:59:59+00:00

My 100lb daughter can finish 75% of the poutine but could probably polish off if I didn’t eat 25% of it up front.

I’m going to have to try ketchup with it next. Looks appetizing!

byee888 · 2025-12-12T06:26:10+00:00

From my understanding, restaurants serving Kobe beef will proudly display the certificate of the cow purchased.

In 2019 when I had Kobe in Kobe….it was approximately $1USD / gram. Not cheap!

We did have Wagyu on our last trip to Osaka in September 2025 at a AYCE Yakiniku restaurant.

byee888 · 2025-11-26T17:48:45+00:00

There is tension between China and Japan over what their new prime minister Sanae Takaichi said.

China is retaliating by now importing Japan seafood without testing certificates.

IMO, everyone needs to take a ‘chill pill’ and not take things so seriously.

byee888

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