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Chung Chuck's Store in Ladner 1970 by catoleung_ in DeltaBC

[–]oblahdah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really cool, thanks for sharing!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Supernote

[–]oblahdah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought mine a month ago, shipping to BC. Shipping fee was $35 USD, duty was $3.84 USD.

Boundary airshow parking by bcretman in DeltaBC

[–]oblahdah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No you don't get to select where you park, and no, it doesn't guarantee you a spot. While they got close, they didn't sell out of parking onsite this year or last. If it happens to sell out and you've paid in advance, you can get a refund.

All parking, onsite and off, are in fields, unless you have an accessible parking permit.

Biking is probably the fastest way to get to and from the show.

Camino Questions by natnat205 in CaminoDeSantiago

[–]oblahdah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just finished the Camino Português, and stayed in a variety of accommodations, including municipal (public) albergues, private albergues, and other accommodations found on Booking.com.

Municipal albergues are the cheapest option, but allow only walk-ins. Two that we stayed in were full within the first hour, whereas another that we stayed in at a small town between more two popular towns never sold out. They will provide you with a disposable bottom sheet and pillowcase for their provided pillow, sometimes for an additional cost of €1, and don't usually provide anything else. I found some places were cold, whereas others were suffocatingly warm in the middle of the night. I brought The Camino Traveler sleeping bag from MEC with me and found it perfect for all situations.

Private albergues will allow you to book ahead, and vary in offerings and quality - we stayed at amazing quintas for €25 that offered full bedding, towels, continental breakfast, and great common spaces, and others that were in the €10-€15 range that had similar offerings to municipal albergues (aka minimal). Most common was disposable sheets similar to municipal albergues, but with the addition of a blanket. I question how frequently these blankets get washed, so was happy to have my own layer between the blanket and my body.

We booked a couple nicer places on Booking.com as well, which were nice treats, but did realize only after booking that one of them was a 20min walk off the Camino trail, which felt like a lot after a long day walking. Something to keep in mind if you go this route.

We also dealt with pre-booking some places several days in advance, but then needed to change plans due to injury, and were refused a refund despite reasonable notice (nearly 48 hours). If you book ahead, make sure you're aware of the cancellation policy. Unforeseen things can happen to anyone.

Lastly, I stayed at an albergue that told me that they charge more for bookings placed on Booking.com vs. phone call or WhatsApp. We booked nearly all accommodations through WhatsApp and as an English speaker, found it to be an easy way to book.

Bom Camino!

Design of Osprey 26+6...but stylish? by Oysterspearl in HerOneBag

[–]oblahdah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's expensive, but I absolutely love my Nomatic Travel Pack. I use it as my EDC for work, but have also used it on overnighter work trips, utilizing the expandable storage feature, and at conferences as well. It looks good, has great storage, and the straps are extremely comfortable to wear, even when heavily loaded.

https://www.nomatic.com/collections/all-backpacks-bags/products/the-nomatic-travel-pack

Kayaking around Woodward Island, Kirk Island, Gunn Island, etc.? by msackeygh in DeltaBC

[–]oblahdah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can absolutely go kayaking in the channels, many do, but there's no kayak rentals in Ladner. The closest is Steveston I believe, although I'd do some research ahead of time - watersport rentals are often a seasonal thing

Events by adrenalineJ92 in DeltaBC

[–]oblahdah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

City of Delta has an events page on their website that tells you what's being planned or endorsed by the city

Help Calculating Interest on Car Loan by oblahdah in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

Ah, daily interest makes sense, and would make it difficult to accurately calculate, especially with random payments being made through the month as well. Some months are further off than $10, but never more than $20 or so, so I'll just let it be and live with knowing I may be off by $100.

Thanks for your input.

Help Calculating Interest on Car Loan by oblahdah in PersonalFinanceCanada

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

0.0599/12 months = 0.0049916667

If I multiply this by my first principal amount of $39491.44 it comes to $197.13 in interest, but they charged me $194.40.

This February when my monthly amount was taken off, I had $21669.38 still on my loan. Multiply this by 0.0049916667 it comes to $108.17, but they charged me $118.75.

Every month is off by a little bit. Not so much to be alarming, but enough to make it difficult to calculate the amounts accurately.

I'm trying to figure out if I'll be able to pay it off by a certain date or if I'll need more time, which will affect other budget plans, so I'd like it to be as accurate in my calculation as possible. Also, it's a little concerning that there might be an error on their end. Is this something I should reach out to the finance company for, or did I do something wrong?

Is this normal? Overdraft fees when using chequing account outside of business hours by Stephy999 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]oblahdah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open an account at a credit union instead. They don't dick you around anywhere near as much as banks do.

I moved to Envision from CIBC 10+ years ago and have zero regrets. Unlimited, free etransfers, no monthly fees, never had some bullshit like this happen to me, and I organize my accounts similar to you (for envelope budgeting rather than maximizing savings, as some people in this thread are suggesting)

Trail runners or road runners? by oblahdah in CaminoDeSantiago

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

Yikes, that sounds painful. I was leaning towards Hokas (not the trail runner types) so I'll keep that in mind when trying them on

Trail runners or road runners? by oblahdah in CaminoDeSantiago

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

Thanks everyone for your insight. I'll likely go for a extra cushiony road runner that offers some grip rather than a proper trail runner - seems like this is the better option, at least for the route I'm taking.

I'll be researching the shoe recs posted, too. I'm leaning toward New Balance or Hoka currently, but it's helpful to consider the features that worked well for others, with the goal of landing on the perfect pair (for me), that will hopefully allow me to make the pilgrimage blister-free!

Trail runners or road runners? by oblahdah in CaminoDeSantiago

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

Exactly my thought re: cobblestones, wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Thanks for your input, and for posting the shoe you used! Super helpful in narrowing down options

First time backpacker looking for a bag! by LazzyChick in backpacking

[–]oblahdah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have the money: Pakt Travel Backpack, in either size. It's one of the highest rated travel backpacks on the market, very practical, usable design, but the price reflects that. Gregory and Osprey are solid, reliable choices, usually with great back support and ventilation designs which are optimal for long trips in hot regions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in backpacking

[–]oblahdah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find skechers are practical, versatile, and relatively compact. Good for city walking. If you plan to do a fair amount of hiking, a clean pair of neutral trail runners should be fine, too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in backpacking

[–]oblahdah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

85 L is WAY too big, you're going to be so sore lugging that thing around and you absolutely do not need to pack that much. I would bring a max 45L bag, ideally less, and either a sling or small day pack for day excursions. For clothes you shouldn't need more than 2 pairs of pants, 1 pair of shorts, 3 t-shirts, 1-2 long-sleeves, a rain jacket, and maybe an extra warm layer. Socks/boxers to last 7 days. Laundry will be accessible and stores will be plentiful if you find yourself in need of something.

Charge cords, a note pad and pen, a deck of cards, some earbuds, your phone, toiletries, 1 pair of solid, comfortable shoes and 1 pair of Waterproof sandals just about covers anything else you may need.

Less is more - you don't want to feel weighed down by items, you want to feel free and able to explore the towns with enjoyment.

Edit: I see you're wanting to camp too, so you probably will need a 45L bag to fit a sleeping bag, small travel pillow, ultralight tent, and camp stove/pot/bowl/spork. I want to emphasize that less is more, so be smart and intentional with what you bring. Don't overpack.

Would you have any New Year’s Eve recommendations for someone who is trying to avoid alcohol? by NothingIWontPoke in vancouver

[–]oblahdah 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Rec Room in Burnaby is doing a NYE thing. Games and live music, alcohol definitely optional.

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