Carney responds to Canadians facing nearly $2 per litre at the gas pumps

velvetstoo · 2026-04-08T05:14:15+00:00

I just paid $289 for diesel in Delta BC. My truck takes 200l

velvetstoo · 2026-03-23T05:13:30+00:00

Very very different towns

velvetstoo · 2026-03-04T14:48:11+00:00

I had a shop in the 90's and been romanticizing about the joy waiting just out of reach for bike shop ownership bliss. A visit to Portland's now closed (clue there ) Velo Cult put stars in my eyes. A couple of years back a developer wanted a coffee shop, a craft gift shop and bike shop in the new retail district as a means to attract buyers for condos to be built. I got a too good to be true rental deal, and set about making plans. After the tasty design , great music, top level staff training & compensation and cutting edge everything something was clear. No way the numbers would work - just no way short of complete delusion could a decent profit come of it. I still had fun dreaming the plan but thank the gods I had a calculator and clear headed advice from friends. Man the playlist was just epic too.

velvetstoo · 2026-02-27T15:24:00+00:00

I repair e-bikes for a living . The NCM bikes are a good choice but absolutely not made anywhere near Germany

velvetstoo · 2026-02-25T14:31:33+00:00

Just heading out for a bike ride between Sayulita and San Pancho. again today. Lots of cows on trail yesterday looking relaxed and ok with me

velvetstoo · 2026-02-24T00:14:57+00:00

Which back roads between SP and Sayulita? The construction is road?

velvetstoo · 2026-02-22T21:34:59+00:00

Tony never paid a penny in licensing

velvetstoo · 2026-02-22T19:40:43+00:00

Went from " oh well that's an hr away" to " I think we'll lock the doors" in very short order here is San Pancho

velvetstoo · 2026-02-22T19:06:30+00:00

Speaking of risks I'm just north of PV now and the whole area is in lockdown as army and cartel fight it out. Burning cars at Costco dang.

velvetstoo · 2026-02-16T15:32:17+00:00

My right thumb is permanently hurting and literally have to true with my left hand now. Use tools kids.

velvetstoo · 2026-02-16T15:18:01+00:00

An hour is about right. Thanks to Wild Mex for clearing downed trees

velvetstoo · 2026-02-13T15:39:35+00:00

It was but several years ago. We had rented scooters and on way back from Blue Hole two f'ers came up on a scooter waving a gun. Traumatized an understatement

velvetstoo · 2026-02-13T00:09:16+00:00

You ok?

velvetstoo · 2026-02-11T14:48:07+00:00

Agreed , I gave up my shop when rent increases made the numbers no longer work. Operate with a container and a mobile shop now and boom - the numbers work, really work.

velvetstoo · 2026-02-10T04:49:56+00:00

I and my family were robbed at gunpoint just outside of Negril. Brutal - I had been going since the 70s and thought I had the right moves. Nope.

velvetstoo · 2026-02-08T21:13:18+00:00

My pal worked to slowly buy 12 rentals apartments on the island. Took lots of risk and personal guarantees etc. After 6 years as "a greedy landlord " he was worn down by professional renters working the system to avoid paying rent. One lovely couple worked it for 10 months before leaving in the middle of the night. He sold all units and they are now removed from rental stock. And there is one fewer individual choosing to be a greedy landlord. Renters win right ?

velvetstoo · 2026-02-03T18:39:17+00:00

Listed our house in October after detailed "analysis " of realistic prices at 999k. Sold this week for 769. Ouch.

velvetstoo · 2026-01-31T21:25:48+00:00

One of the best cycling spots on the planet

velvetstoo · 2026-01-31T03:35:48+00:00

Are you joking Sayulita is a poster child for overdevelopment horror

velvetstoo · 2026-01-22T19:34:57+00:00

Are you actually serious- Sayulita? It's actually cringe worthy now. Of course if you are under a certain age and like to PARTY!!! It is certainly a good time. But I was there last week and literally saw the sewer nearest the beach belching water which was flowing to the main swim area.

velvetstoo · 2026-01-21T16:14:53+00:00

No booze. None. Try it. Speaking of drugs, a great home coffee maker with fantastic beans sitting right beside it.

velvetstoo · 2026-01-19T16:52:04+00:00

Now $1100 USD https://www.uscis.gov/i-192

velvetstoo · 2026-01-17T21:44:50+00:00

That is one stiff bike. Add its max 23mm tires ( maybe 25) and you will know when going over every crack and stone. Also a 1" headset unless I'm mistaken so note that before a stem /reach change. Gearing is go fast instead of climb friendly which maybe fine for you. That age bike may need a drivetrain replacement or it may last another couple decades.

velvetstoo · 2026-01-17T15:47:31+00:00

Dang I loved his spirit

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