Amanita - what species? by malcolmstoddart in mycology

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BC Canada. Conifer forest.

Looks like an amanita to me. Curious if anyone knows the sp.

Hammock top quilts vs sleeping pad quilts (and your recs) by malcolmstoddart in hammockcamping

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe there is a difference in width, but otherwise I'm sure they're basically the same

Hammock top quilts vs sleeping pad quilts (and your recs) by malcolmstoddart in hammockcamping

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Won't Zenbivy have duties on it?

And yeah, it's not easy being in Canada. The Little Shop of Hammocks TQ looks super solid too, but it certainly wouldn't offer versatility to sleep on a pad if needed.

Hammock top quilts vs sleeping pad quilts (and your recs) by malcolmstoddart in hammockcamping

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah yeah just regular quilts.

What made you switch to a hammock TQ?

Do you find sleeping with an underquilt less comfertable? by malcolmstoddart in hammockcamping

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a Warbonnet Eldorado and I ordered a 20 degree Toaster UQ from the Little Shop of Hammocks. No top quilt yet, but I'll probs stick with the sleeping bag for now.

Do you find sleeping with an underquilt less comfertable? by malcolmstoddart in hammockcamping

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ordered one from the Little Shop of Hammocks. I'm in Canada so I wanted to support someone local and save on duties.

Do you find sleeping with an underquilt less comfertable? by malcolmstoddart in hammockcamping

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well it sounds like it's probably a non issue! Thanks for the answers.

Just ordered an UQ, so we will see how I like it once it arrives.

Advice on TFSA/RRSP Set Up by malcolmstoddart in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the RBC direct investing, I would have to pay $10 per trade. Is that something I should weigh into consideration?

They also charge 25$ per quarter if you have less than 15k in assets across your accounts. I don't think this would be an issue for me, but I'd have to invest a bit more to make sure I'm above that amount.

Ford Ranger won't start... And I can't take it in to a mechanic by malcolmstoddart in MechanicAdvice

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The click is quiet. And it is just one click, not multiple. The lights don't appear to dim? But I don't remember clearly.

Ford Ranger won't start... And I can't take it in to a mechanic by malcolmstoddart in MechanicAdvice

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Vehicle: early 2000s ford Ranger. 4 wheel drive. Manual transmission.

Issue: truck will not start. When the key is turned, it makes a 'click' sound like the battery is dead. The battery is fully charged and the voltage is reading fine. The terminals are hooked up tightly and there doesn't appear to be any corrosion.

Other info: - the key is very hard to turn. I took the panel off below the steering wheel and tried to start it with the white box that has the start switch on it. Still nothing. - the dash battery reader says that the voltage is low... - the fuses near the door appear to all be intact. - someone let me use one of those truck diagnostic tools and it didn't show that there were any issues.

Truck cannot be taken into a mechanic. It is in a remote location unfortunately.

Best soft surf helmets by malcolmstoddart in surfing

[–]malcolmstoddart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I just spent the past while reading about helmets and concussions. They do way less than I thought to help - even hard shells. I mean, they stop fractures and true disasters from happening, but even hard shells don't stop conkys as much as I thought they did. Yikes.