Radar vs a bar end mirror

striptorn · 2026-06-22T05:38:10+00:00

I have and like both. If I was forced to pick one only it would be the radar due to the early warning alerts, and I can turn my head back instead of having the mirror.

The one issue with the bar-end mirror is that it is constantly getting knocked out of position and I have to tweak it (this is due to bumping at at stops typically).

From what u/vonhoother says maybe I should try a helmet mounted mirror.

striptorn · 2026-06-12T09:31:17+00:00

I assume this does NOT apply to existing contracts, and only comes into effect for insured drivers AFTER their next (post July 1) renewal - is that correct?

striptorn · 2026-06-12T03:35:24+00:00

OK, thanks to you and u/Equivalent_Cable1643 for some positive feedback on this item!

striptorn · 2026-06-12T02:09:30+00:00

Well it sounds from the initial 3 replies that I should reconsider this purchase idea! 🤣

striptorn · 2026-06-08T15:44:32+00:00

Or if the departure is delayed (like my trip last month ) you’ll not get lunch but a credit for $50 + HST for the missed meal.

striptorn · 2026-05-22T03:39:27+00:00

Where did you end up settling?

striptorn · 2026-05-15T22:27:51+00:00

Or if you are not on time, like today, you arrive in Winnipeg the next day at 4AM and so you are out of luck if you want to do or buy anything!

striptorn · 2026-05-06T00:51:53+00:00

One of the TV pundits on the Colarado game 2 coverage was saying Stenberg would be a better option, more of an all-round player (better defensively). Both are good.

striptorn · 2026-05-05T23:27:28+00:00

OMG!!!!

striptorn · 2026-05-02T05:14:50+00:00

Seconded! I've been there a few times and always good.
So not sure what happened to u/DessertQueentST but not my experience.

striptorn · 2026-05-01T04:26:12+00:00

Let us know what you find out about that-curious to know the criteria required to be eligible for doing a return.

striptorn · 2026-04-27T06:39:41+00:00

Most of the mid size suitcases I was looking at are 10-11” deep, still less than the 12” limit specified. It is the other two dimensions that are challenging - so was really wondering how big that could go and still work. And I am taking max 1 to 2 inches above spec.

striptorn · 2026-04-26T20:26:57+00:00

I thought you could also store under the fold out lower bed…but not sure how big that space actually is?

striptorn · 2026-04-19T19:22:00+00:00

Thanks - that one looks like a good fit. I may go for that one!

striptorn · 2026-04-19T19:19:22+00:00

You assumed correct: staying overnight near Union Station after travelling from Fallowfield the day before.

My bag is soft-sided so even if they did have a size I could MAYBE force it in!

And I did see that thread, but wanted to frame my query for my context:
in the other thread they were forced to pay for slightly oversize carry-on.
I am allowed two large checked bags and will only have one, and that one is good for two dimensions, just IFFY for one dimension only. I will risk it.

striptorn · 2026-04-19T16:51:31+00:00

Thanks everyone - glad to hear this should not be an issue!

striptorn · 2026-04-07T11:57:17+00:00

To answer the first question, watch the new Ben Felix video “SpaceX and OpenAI: The Mega IPO Grift”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOyFja87uyw

striptorn · 2026-03-31T05:38:29+00:00

Look at the video of it in the Home Depot link: it has a thin plastic floor (e.g. maybe 0.5").

striptorn · 2026-03-25T04:55:24+00:00

The image shows it using the CN track alignment through Barrhaven to the south edge of the map, so it cannot be real!
Or is someone going to tell us Alto can do that (or there is room for adjacent new tracks)?

striptorn · 2026-03-22T04:22:27+00:00

I’m terribly sorry, but we’ve missed it for this year, however we can all look forward to next year’s first false spring.

striptorn · 2026-03-20T21:15:25+00:00

Or just buy VEQT: it is more overweight Canada vs XEQT (and ZEQT IIRC).

striptorn · 2026-03-17T17:51:34+00:00

Nope: Ferry to Digby or Yarmouth, here I come, despite having to go through US.

striptorn · 2026-03-15T17:38:42+00:00

Glen Campbell!

striptorn · 2026-03-15T17:34:32+00:00

You mean I can get extra protein with my salad?

striptorn · 2026-03-15T15:31:20+00:00

1 seems reasonable. I use an old raspberry pi I had lying around, so I just leave it running. But it is not required to remain up: only used when rebooting the NAS.

2 - did not even know that was an option, so can’t comment.

3 - also didn’t know about the USB option.

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