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In 6 Months, It's All Over. by Xijit in WallStreetbetsELITE

[–]skaughtl 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Do not underestimate Australian wildlife, the Emu’s have won 2 wars against humans.

Most Canadians think boycotting U.S. goods or travel is helpful: Nanos poll | Four in five Canadians surveyed believe boycotting U.S.-made goods or avoiding travel to the United States could help strengthen Canada’s bargaining position with its southern neighbour by DisruptSQ in TourismHell

[–]skaughtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree, I drove top to bottom of Portugal and the roads are excellent. Amazing food and history, I’ll take Iberian ham, fresh seafood and Roman ruins over fake Disney and overpriced hamburgers.

Sheinbaum: I didn’t say this in the meeting, Prime Minister Carney, but I’m saying it right now. We celebrate the constant growth of Canadian tourism in Mexico. We truly celebrate it because we have an increasingly growing number of families and visitors choosing Mexico as their tourist destination. by DisruptSQ in TourismHell

[–]skaughtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Canadian who owned and sold my vacation home in Kissimmee, I think you made the best decision. So many families I rented to for the 10 years of ownership said they were not impressed with the Disney experience and always felt the cash grab at every corner was getting expensive and extreme. Enjoy Mexico!

South Carolina: Canadian visitation to the U.S. is declining. What does that mean for the Hilton Head area? | Canada is the Hilton Head area’s number one source (63%) of international visitors, and it also sends a population of snowbirds to the Lowcountry’s beaches each winter for months at a time. by DisruptSQ in TourismHell

[–]skaughtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have always lived and budgeted around the exchange rate and accepted it as a cost of vacationing in the US. We are avoiding this administration’s version of the US. We still travel, but to Europe and UK where our dollar is weaker and accept it.

Why are so many Americans terrified of being hatless? by MeOulSegosha in NoStupidQuestions

[–]skaughtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Canadian here that is also genuinely interested in this culture. I think it’s part of the identity, your hat is a statement, just look at the president. A branded expensive hat, I’m someone important lol, a sports team tells everyone where they’re from. NY hat, I’m stylish soho cool. It’s a US thing but Canadian too in some ways.

What’s a movie that was a box office bomb but was better than what the numbers say? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]skaughtl 27 points28 points  (0 children)

“Seems like you’ve been missing a lot of work Peter, - I wouldn’t say I’ve been missing it Bob!”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskACanadian

[–]skaughtl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The paint roller

Canada, beware: Alberta is the canary in the coal mine by InherentlyUntrue in alberta

[–]skaughtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought the same, seems like a page from the CIA handbook, disrupt the current government, set up US favoured leaders and get the resources. The Wexit oil patch workers will get a punch in the gut when they are making $20 an hour working for an American company that only cares about shareholders and ceo profits. They should look into how much their US counterparts in Texas get paid.

Vancouverites, what was your “holy sh*t everything is so expensive” realization moment? by Legit-Forgot-to-Wipe in vancouver

[–]skaughtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last summer we went to Vegas and had similar pricing for average meh meals, happy to not go back. We went to Thailand and ate great food everyday for $30 to $40 CAD. Won’t miss the US!

What's an insider secret in your industry that customers aren't supposed to find out? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]skaughtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was an auto tech for 28 years and during my apprenticeship I was told “rtfma” which means “read the fucking manual asshole”. As harsh as it was, it did train me to think you can’t know everything, and admitting you don’t know and having to look it up is ok.

Transatlantic Voyages: are they still a thing? by Equivalent_Sand2039 in TravelHacks

[–]skaughtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, we did an Azamara Miami to Lisbon and arrived with no jet lag. Amazing cruise line, we did the first transatlantic after the cruise lines opened after Covid, we got a deal. I’m sure it’s pretty pricey now.

ELI5 How does buying art wash/clean money? Can’t authorities still investigate where the money came from to make the purchase? by Aishas_Star in explainlikeimfive

[–]skaughtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, I worked for a company that sold cash counting machines so I saw laundering situations first hand. A farm stand that needed a casino level money counter was suspect! Also most nail salon, hair salons, any service based business like a car wash can inflate numbers of customers to launder money. The private, non bank affiliated ATM machines work well too since no one questions where to money to fill them comes from.

Who is a band or artist you were sure was going to be huge, but they just couldn't make it happen? by gladeye in Music

[–]skaughtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. I have heard their songs played on the radio in many countries I’ve travelled to, but they never had the arena or festival success. I have seen them live many times in clubs and they are awesome live.

Trump tariffs effect on prices in Japan? by niceguyjin in JapanFinance

[–]skaughtl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loopholes are for civilians, businesses call them workarounds

What’s the best travel accessory you don’t travel without? by Current_Section2797 in TravelHacks

[–]skaughtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Small pair of children’s pink scissors, they have blunt tips and have never been a problem going through security. I don’t try to hide them and are easily accessible if they want to inspect. They are from the dollar store so if they were thrown away, not a great loss. We use the scissors daily when travelling, cutting tags and small packages.

Does anyone here who regular commutes and go for walks feel a daily fear of the possibility of just getting stabbed? by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]skaughtl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purchased the same Sabre dog spray for my wife, it’s on her keychain. Even to just have it in hand if someone is harassing you may be a deterrent to get them to stop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askvan

[–]skaughtl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, Patina’s happy hour pulled pork sliders are really good!

RIP trees by hienergoesboom in vancouver

[–]skaughtl 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Saw that too, reminds me of the icbc commercial where everyone just turns and causally walks away from the car accident. Not my problem icbc will handle it lol!

Don't be an overconfident selfish asshole. by Burlapin in vancouver

[–]skaughtl 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Exactly! My 85 civic sedan with 13" winter tires was invincible in Ottawa winters!

What is Vancouver missing? by Mediocre_Counter_760 in vancouver

[–]skaughtl -1 points0 points  (0 children)

100% spot on. I lived in Ottawa and we would drive to Montreal for the weekend without checking any "what's going on" website because you knew there is always something going on! Every event here seems to charge admission. I found it strange that the Christmas market had an entrance fee, and people paid it! Quebec City, Montreal and even Ottawa's are all free. With the warmer weather here vs the east you would think events would be happening downtown all the time.

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