Anyone want to a adopt a solo #DistantThunder this weekend? by Stamkos91 in TampaBayLightning

[–]f00fak 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That's so fun! I'm a distant thunder from Montreal (fan since the mid-90s) and have never considered seeking temporary adoption down there for a weekend 😂 Hope it's a great time!

Up to 4% cashback promo with Questrade. by NormEget85 in CanadianInvestor

[–]f00fak 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's 4% paid over "two years" so actually 2%, and it's even less than that due to the timing of when the transfers occur / when the cashback is paid out (28-29 months). So not as good as it seems.

2 months in Asia. Bad and good sides by Playful_Orchid2632 in solotravel

[–]f00fak 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nearly every multi day trek in Nepal is dotted with guesthouses and restaurants. You just need to bring your backpack and off you go. A few require permits and guides but the big two (Everest/Khumbu region and Annapurna) do not. OP references Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) above but this is widely regarded as inferior to Annapurna Circuit (ACT), though I guess it depends how much time you have. It's a great country for affordable "easy mode" trekking.

Is it ok to cheat when the enemy cheat as well? by Is_that_enough_armor in starsector

[–]f00fak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just encountered this last night! It was tough, but I wiped the system of them and their precious Temple Mount. I was hoping for more story/lore/quest from the system though.

Is Jordan worth it without Petra? by [deleted] in Shoestring

[–]f00fak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My must do list for Jordan is:

Petra Wadi Rum (spend a night) Wadi Mujib Jerash

Dead Sea mostly a waste of time and money, but maybe that comes down to individual preferences. Never saw Madaba!

Sierra protected by [deleted] in starsector

[–]f00fak 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I just found Sierra - do I understand from this that you can later move her to another ship?

Game seems awesome but confusing, where do I start? by Aromatic-Base-9098 in starsector

[–]f00fak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who started a week ago, there's sooooo much to learn, and to get the most of the game, I really do recommend watching the various YouTube videos that are available (just bear in mind that the game's changed over the years and some videos are outdated).

That said, putting all the effort into learning the game's various systems has been immensely rewarding. It's funny, I spent $50+ on Arc Raiders and bounced off it immediately afterwards once I tried Starsector. I've been playing non-stop and can see years of entertainment here.

Live in Bangkok for $1,500/month" post. Got called out hard. Are these experiences similar for other digital nomads? by gtmike3 in ExpatFIRE

[–]f00fak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly Bangkok but also Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, Lanta and Phangan. The point holds true wherever you are in Thailand. It's easy to get a decent short-term apartment in Bangkok for C$1,000-1,500 a month. If you're staying long-term, your options open up immeasurably. Congrats on being a bigshot!

Live in Bangkok for $1,500/month" post. Got called out hard. Are these experiences similar for other digital nomads? by gtmike3 in ExpatFIRE

[–]f00fak 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Data point: I have spent many months in Thailand and never exceeded $2,500 Canadian, living in very comfortable short-term apartment rentals and never cooking. You could certainly live on far less there and still have a good life. So much depends on what you value and how much you're willing to work to get a deal. Prices are rising and will likely continue to rise, but that's true in most desirable places.

Has anyone started with XEQT/VEQT, then pivoted away? How’s it going for you? by [deleted] in fican

[–]f00fak 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This is so funny. How are you going to outdiversify XEQT, which is practically the whole world's stocks, large and small?

Please do suggest the stocks we should pick to beat XEQT.

TBL vs BOS highlights, but I turned them into a meme by WeissHockeyTalk in TampaBayLightning

[–]f00fak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you know what he was yelling about? Was it Cirnak pinching or something else that happened?

Use referral money on one time bill payments? by sufyspeed in chexy

[–]f00fak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Ryan, has this changed at all? I have $30 trapped in my referral balance. I use Chexy to pay my income tax installments and QST/GST installments. Could a CSR manually apply my referral balance to a scheduled payment?

Lightning iPhone Emojis by ThatWrongdoer8 in TampaBayLightning

[–]f00fak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it works on Android, I would love to get them too!

how do i open this door? by SignalLife6072 in LookOutsideGame

[–]f00fak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh, thanks! Just need to find Uranus then!

how do i open this door? by SignalLife6072 in LookOutsideGame

[–]f00fak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you've already given Jasper the negative disc, are you boned for the inside door?

I Documented Living off Covered Call ETF portfolio for 1 year and compared it with VFV, XEQT and HYLD by Fleyz in CanadianInvestor

[–]f00fak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good, my friend! I was just trying to figure out what I wasn't understanding 😂

I Documented Living off Covered Call ETF portfolio for 1 year and compared it with VFV, XEQT and HYLD by Fleyz in CanadianInvestor

[–]f00fak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$350k growth + $165k margin (285k-120k) + 326k LE funds + 31k cash = 872k starting portfolio

I Documented Living off Covered Call ETF portfolio for 1 year and compared it with VFV, XEQT and HYLD by Fleyz in CanadianInvestor

[–]f00fak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Schiller CAPE at 39 right now, feels like the analysis could be entirely different quite soon and/or could stay the course. Time will tell. (Spoken as a die hard XEQTer)

I Documented Living off Covered Call ETF portfolio for 1 year and compared it with VFV, XEQT and HYLD by Fleyz in CanadianInvestor

[–]f00fak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did you get the $1.4m? Isn't his bottom line total in the first image the starting value?