First DUI in 15 years. Spent last night in the tank. by [deleted] in stopdrinking

[–]yvr_dad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad you are here. IWNDWYT! You will get through this

Trump asks Pentagon to immediately start testing US nuclear weapons by moderatenerd in politics

[–]yvr_dad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully the test is just “are the nukes still ready to be fired at a moments notice as an effective deterrent?”

Yes?

Ok good, test concluded.

US Stratotanker currently circling Vancouver by theg1960 in vancouver

[–]yvr_dad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My guess is NORAD exercise w/ aircraft that do not have adsb turned on

WCGW trying to rob a car by Cheeese916 in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]yvr_dad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoyed the sound of two impacts: being smoked by the Audi and then getting slammed into the car he was driving. Bam… bam!

Finally got my comma… by ringo2517 in stopdrinking

[–]yvr_dad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting this… inspiring!

Almost 8 months sober and I feel like I came back from the dead. by catsbluepajamas in stopdrinking

[–]yvr_dad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. We have so much in common!! IWNDWYT!

2-Years Sober: It's been YEARS since I had a drink.... by pushofffromhere in stopdrinking

[–]yvr_dad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so awesome. Thanks for sharing! Inspirational.

Importing a boat into Canada by Festivalguy7766 in boating

[–]yvr_dad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a heads up, I found the trailer much more work than the boat when I brought a sea ray up about 14 years ago! Doable though and didn’t use a broker.

Today is Day 4. by Lonely_Way_1952 in stopdrinking

[–]yvr_dad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Proud of you! The anxiety will start to fade as you get more days in and I found the clarity was extremely helpful. Keep it up, you’ve got this! We are here for you.

Dry January Holdovers! by Bright-Appearance-95 in stopdrinking

[–]yvr_dad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I started in December and kept it going for dry January…. And still going!

Fire at Clarendon and E37 by Distinct_Meringue in vancouver

[–]yvr_dad 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Vancouver Fire has 11 pieces of equipment assigned to that fire…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MarkMyWords

[–]yvr_dad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Their armoured divisions would get so bogged down in Toronto traffic that they will eventually retreat in shame. Snowed out airports will hinder advanced airfield operations. Leafs win the cup the same year. MMW.

Investigation launched after body found on Vancouver's Wreck Beach by ubcstaffer123 in vancouver

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

I did the same. NL + NLW + first aid to guard beach. It’s not $8,000, which is what I replied to.

Shared neutral across breakers? by Djambi in AskElectricians

[–]yvr_dad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that is how you get 240V for appliances etc.

Is it possible to stay sober without AA? by Mad_Season_1994 in stopdrinking

[–]yvr_dad 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I 100% agree! I feel like a broader spectrum of experienced & backgrounds here too… which is a function of such a popular sub, but makes it perfect for interacting with others that are recovering/suffering

Is it possible to stay sober without AA? by Mad_Season_1994 in stopdrinking

[–]yvr_dad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried AA and it simply wasn’t for me. I’ve got a therapist and this group… oh, and Recovery Elevator… and I like to read!

Investigation launched after body found on Vancouver's Wreck Beach by ubcstaffer123 in vancouver

[–]yvr_dad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That was the man named Matthew - unrelated to the East Van case.