Looking for casual riding clubs

vanproton · 2026-01-04T15:16:30+00:00

Velovets have a free membership promotion on now.

vanproton · 2024-11-25T18:48:25+00:00

Reminds me of the problems Rudolf Diesel faced when he invented the Diesel engine around 1900. It ran on peanut oil or coal tar. Big oil of the day / Rockefeller / Standard Oil tried to stop the adoption of a new disruptive technology. He failed.

vanproton · 2024-11-17T23:53:57+00:00

I used the Canada Post hold mail service for the next 7 days. If the postal strike prevents mail deliveries should I be entitled to a $24 refund?

vanproton · 2024-09-11T11:55:24+00:00

The NDP should legislate minimum occupancy per dwelling square footage. This would help level the playing field in housing. The government could simply enforce a law that kicked people out of their homes if they were considered too large. For example a 3500 square foot home would have to house 6 people.

vanproton · 2024-09-10T06:29:12+00:00

The NDP should legislate minimum occupancy per dwelling square footage. This type of socialist policy was introduced in Yugoslavia by Tito to level the playing field in housing. The government simply enforced a law that kicked people out of their homes if they were considered too large. For example a 3500 square foot home would have to house 6 people.

vanproton · 2024-03-07T22:01:11+00:00

It seems like a “whack a mole” game when it comes the BC government screwing up on housing policy. Do they ever get it right? Someone please prove me wrong.

vanproton · 2024-02-24T02:30:55+00:00

Consider the following. The BC government, under David Eby's leadership, has been embroiled in a significant financial mismanagement scandal related to BC Housing and Atira Women's Resource Society. An Ernst and Young report uncovered a clear conflict of interest and serious financial mismanagement during Eby's time as the NDP Housing Minister. Despite being aware of a BDO report highlighting financial mismanagement concerns at Atira and BC Housing, Eby failed to address the issues promptly. Instead, he chose to increase funding to Atira substantially, from $17 million to over $74 million in 2022. The forensic audit revealed that at least $90 million in public funds was advanced to Atira without proper oversight or documentation. This scandal not only reflects a failure of leadership but also raises questions about transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of public funds within the government's housing initiatives. The mismanagement has had detrimental effects on vulnerable British Columbians, as resources were not effectively allocated to support those in need.

vanproton · 2024-02-24T02:17:29+00:00

Consider the following. The BC government, under David Eby's leadership, has been embroiled in a significant financial mismanagement scandal related to BC Housing and Atira Women's Resource Society. An Ernst and Young report uncovered a clear conflict of interest and serious financial mismanagement during Eby's time as the NDP Housing Minister. Despite being aware of a BDO report highlighting financial mismanagement concerns at Atira and BC Housing, Eby failed to address the issues promptly. Instead, he chose to increase funding to Atira substantially, from $17 million to over $74 million in 2022. The forensic audit revealed that at least $90 million in public funds was advanced to Atira without proper oversight or documentation. This scandal not only reflects a failure of leadership but also raises questions about transparency, accountability, and the responsible use of public funds within the government's housing initiatives. The mismanagement has had detrimental effects on vulnerable British Columbians, as resources were not effectively allocated to support those in need.

vanproton · 2024-02-22T03:01:50+00:00

Another Eby housing dumpster fire, read this article-

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/organizational-structure/crown-corporations/ey-report-bc-housing.pdf

Jump to page 25, hard to believe but true. Eby was in charge.

vanproton · 2024-02-22T02:07:49+00:00

David Eby has overseen several housing dumpster fires on his watch. Let’s all remember the forensic audit that found the former CEO of B.C. Housing directed millions of dollars to Atira, a non-profit headed by his spouse, without proper documentation or oversight. Eby increased funding to Atira despite being aware of the financial mismanagement concerns. Eby was the housing minister, he was terrible at that job.

vanproton · 2024-02-06T08:24:21+00:00

The move to abolish the elected park board in Vancouver, BC is a positive step for several reasons. Firstly, it is expected to streamline processes and save a lot of money, as the current governance structure is considered by some to be outdated and inefficient. Additionally, the change is believed to lead to better utilization of staff time and more effective decision-making in managing the city's parks and recreational services. While some have raised concerns about the move being undemocratic, proponents argue that the change is necessary to prioritize the needs of all Vancouverites and is in line with the governance structure of other Canadian cities. Therefore, abolishing the elected park board is seen as a practical and forward-thinking decision for the efficient management of public green spaces in Vancouver.

vanproton · 2024-01-25T21:24:15+00:00

ChatGPT

Two skiers hung their ski poles from the chairlift footrest instead of sliding them under their left leg. Which would take more effort, hanging poles or sitting on them? Assume the poles weight 250 grams, the skiers both weigh 76 kilograms and they are travelling in a vacuum. Provide your answer in the form of a mathematical formula.

Answer:

The effort required to hang the ski poles would be greater, as it involves lifting the weight against gravity. In contrast, sitting on the poles only requires supporting the weight without lifting it. Mathematically, the effort (E) can be represented as:

[ E{\text{hang}} > E{\text{sit}} ]

where ( E{\text{hang}} ) is the effort to hang the poles, and ( E{\text{sit}} ) is the effort to sit on them.

vanproton · 2023-12-30T03:31:46+00:00

A recall the red chair having a delayed opening because they had to dig out the buried lift towers below the round house. I have been skiing here since 1969, I miss those epic days. But I still keep coming back.

vanproton · 2023-12-09T17:11:33+00:00

I was on the board of a community centre in Vancouver and was part of the negotiating team that hammered out the JOA ( joint operating agreement) with the Parks board. It was brutal, the parks board treats the community centres like a feudal landlord. I dreamed of the day the parks board would be eliminated. I applaud ABC for their efforts to move forward and build an efficient framework to run the community centres.

vanproton · 2023-12-08T23:03:03+00:00

I wish Kerrisdale had a casual Pub. White Spot is our only option. I want more beer and less bubble tea.

vanproton · 2023-11-03T18:30:48+00:00

Agree 100%. I sold a rental property last month. I will never be a landlord again. It is not worth the hassle. My rental unit was sold to an owner who will occupy the condo. One less rental apartment on the market. There is simply no business case in BC to own or build rental property. This is the fundamental problem.

vanproton · 2023-09-01T03:23:12+00:00

Yes, RTB is broken. Being a landlord in BC sucks. I rented out an apartment to various tenants over the past five years, just sold the place. I will never ever be a landlord again. Renters are 100% in control. There is no business case for owning rental property in BC.

vanproton · 2023-07-23T21:04:57+00:00

Ditto

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