While we have seen some rain this month, fall has been surprisingly dry in metro Vancouver this year.
Four sunny days on tap for my region!
The news was showing the snowy conditions in the North east region of North America....
All smiles here!
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While we have seen some rain this month, fall has been surprisingly dry in metro Vancouver this year.
Four sunny days on tap for my region!
The news was showing the snowy conditions in the North east region of North America....
All smiles here!
Good morning Superchecker..
It was rainy yesterday.
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Good morning Superchecker..
It was rainy yesterday.
Good morning! Luckily it was dry early on when I walked to work, and only really rained in Richmond from about 7am until 11am or so.
Was also dry when I walked to the store and back at 2:30.
November is usually a lot wetter here.
October was the fourth driest ever here!
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Good morning Superchecker..
It was rainy yesterday.
Good morning! Luckily it was dry early on when I walked to work, and only really rained in Richmond from about 7am until 11am or so.
Was also dry when I walked to the store and back at 2:30.
November is usually a lot wetter here.
October was the fourth driest ever here!
It was a rainy morning, compared to what I'm used to.
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Good morning Superchecker..
It was rainy yesterday.
Good morning! Luckily it was dry early on when I walked to work, and only really rained in Richmond from about 7am until 11am or so.
Was also dry when I walked to the store and back at 2:30.
November is usually a lot wetter here.
October was the fourth driest ever here!
This is only my second fall in Canada. October was pleasant.
We've had little rain for a month now...moving into summer. Probably won't rain for a few months.
And no snow either.
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We've had little rain for a month now...moving into summer. Probably won't rain for a few months.
And no snow either.
That reminds me of Israel.
Yes sunny weekend here in Vancouver. December is exciting with all the Christmas festivals here. I booked Dec 17th-26th off.
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Yes sunny weekend here in Vancouver. December is exciting with all the Christmas festivals here. I booked Dec 17th-26th off.
It was good weather today and the weekend should be superb.
What part of the city do you live in? I live in North Surrey.
I live in Coquitlam. It was rainy a few days ago...but was nice today and part of yesterday.
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Yes sunny weekend here in Vancouver. December is exciting with all the Christmas festivals here. I booked Dec 17th-26th off.
It was good weather today and the weekend should be superb.
What part of the city do you live in? I live in North Surrey.
I live in East Vancouver. Why did you move here?
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Yes sunny weekend here in Vancouver. December is exciting with all the Christmas festivals here. I booked Dec 17th-26th off.
It was good weather today and the weekend should be superb.
What part of the city do you live in? I live in North Surrey.
I live in East Vancouver. Why did you move here?
I immigrated to Canada two years ago. Canada seemed more stable than Israel.
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I immigrated to Canada two years ago. Canada seemed more stable than Israel.
With THEIR PM???
You should have moved to Venezuela. ac_toofunny
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I immigrated to Canada two years ago. Canada seemed more stable than Israel.
With THEIR PM???
You should have moved to Venezuela. ac_toofunny
Touche
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I immigrated to Canada two years ago. Canada seemed more stable than Israel.
With THEIR PM???
You should have moved to Venezuela. ac_toofunny
We will be like Venezuela if Justine wins another term.
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Yes sunny weekend here in Vancouver. December is exciting with all the Christmas festivals here. I booked Dec 17th-26th off.
It was good weather today and the weekend should be superb.
What part of the city do you live in? I live in North Surrey.
I live in East Vancouver. Why did you move here?
Why would you move to East Vancouver? Why would anyone move there.
They think it's cool to live in Vancouver, when really it isn't... It used to be a nice place a few decades ago, but now it's just a congested shithole.
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They think it's cool to live in Vancouver, when really it isn't... It used to be a nice place a few decades ago, but now it's just a congested shithole.
It is more functional than some Canadian cities, but backward compared to Tel Aviv.
It's an overpriced congested shithole. Used to be better, but Vancouver sold out to China ages ago. Born and raised here, so I have seen the destruction!
In fact, Fash is visiting Van right now. I bet you she sees more Asians there than in her native Taiwan! :laugh:
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It's an overpriced congested shithole. Used to be better, but Vancouver sold out to China ages ago. Born and raised here, so I have seen the destruction!
Israeli cities are overpriced too.
I stay here for my work, but I really have not much else holding me here. Not a day goes by when I don't dream about living on some property out in the country somewhere...
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I stay here for my work, but I really have not much else holding me here. Not a day goes by when I don't dream about living on some property out in the country somewhere...
We're in Vancouver for work too.
What kind of construction work do you do?
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What kind of construction work do you do?
Drywall, and framing. I can lay bricks and do plumbing too.
OK. I only ask, because I own and operate a gravel truck (yes, there are a few of us whities still doing that here), but I wouldn't typically work with guys doing the type of trades that you do.
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OK. I only ask, because I own and operate a gravel truck (yes, there are a few of us whities still doing that here), but I wouldn't typically work with guys doing the type of trades that you do.
I like working with my hands.
There's lots of trades work here, and with the right company the pay is OK, relatively speaking. Van is somewhat limited with opportunity for the 'average' guy... Trades is the best way to stay busy and earn a living here, it seems.
I know a plumber, he's ticketed, that bought a van (yes, a white raper van with no windows) and went freelance. Without even having a company name or number on the van, he is STILL turning down about 50% of the work that he's offered.
I asked why he doesn't expand the business? He's simply happy running a one man show, and doesn't want to deal with employees. He keeps busy enough!
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Yes sunny weekend here in Vancouver. December is exciting with all the Christmas festivals here. I booked Dec 17th-26th off.
It was good weather today and the weekend should be superb.
What part of the city do you live in? I live in North Surrey.
I live in East Vancouver. Why did you move here?
I thought you lived in Richmond?
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I thought you lived in Richmond?
Yes, well...
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There's lots of trades work here, and with the right company the pay is OK, relatively speaking. Van is somewhat limited with opportunity for the 'average' guy... Trades is the best way to stay busy and earn a living here, it seems.
Pay for residential work is a bit low, but that is most of the work in urban areas. I had a chance to go to the NWT for big money. I would never be home, so I turned it down.
Are you Red Seal?
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Are you Red Seal?
I am looking into challenging the exam to become a journeyman plumber, and HVAC tech if I can.
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I thought you lived in Richmond?
Hmm. I don't remember saying that. I did live there from 2002-2005. It was more quiet and cozy back then. Now it's a gong show. The city of Richmond is terrible.
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I thought you lived in Richmond?
Hmm. I don't remember saying that. I did live there from 2002-2005. It was more quiet and cozy back then. Now it's a gong show. The city of Richmond is terrible.
I apologize TheVancouverGuy..
I thought you lived there now..
I was in Richmond yesterday.....what makes it terrible in your opinion?
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I am looking into challenging the exam to become a journeyman plumber, and HVAC tech if I can.
That will be what will hold you back then... as far as wages and opportunities.
You need to bide your time, and get the Red Seal.
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I thought you lived in Richmond?
Hmm. I don't remember saying that. I did live there from 2002-2005. It was more quiet and cozy back then. Now it's a gong show. The city of Richmond is terrible.
I apologize TheVancouverGuy..
I thought you lived there now..
I was in Richmond yesterday.....what makes it terrible in your opinion?
Really crowded. So much people live and go there. The bad drivers. Traffic is a nightmare. The authentic Asian food are good though. Did you fly here?
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I thought you lived in Richmond?
Hmm. I don't remember saying that. I did live there from 2002-2005. It was more quiet and cozy back then. Now it's a gong show. The city of Richmond is terrible.
I apologize TheVancouverGuy..
I thought you lived there now..
I was in Richmond yesterday.....what makes it terrible in your opinion?
Really crowded. So much people live and go there. The bad drivers. Traffic is a nightmare. The authentic Asian food are good though. Did you fly here?
Yes, I flew here..
Taking public transportation while we are here, I don't realize how crowded the place is or how congested the roads are.
What are you doing here? Visiting family?
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What are you doing here? Visiting family?
Yes, we are visiting relatives.
I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
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I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
I rode the Seabus yesterday.
ac_smile
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I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
How much are you paying rent a month in Surrey? You came here with your family?
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I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
How much are you paying rent a month in Surrey? You came here with your family?
Are rents still rising in the Vancouver area?
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I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
How much are you paying rent a month in Surrey? You came here with your family?
We pay seventeen hundred for a two bedroom main floor apartment. I came here with my wife and daughter.
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While we have seen some rain this month, fall has been surprisingly dry in metro Vancouver this year.
Four sunny days on tap for my region!
The news was showing the snowy conditions in the North east region of North America....
All smiles here!
While it was warm during the dsy, it feels cold right now in Vancouver.
Im shivering under the blankets right now.
But I guess I shouldn't complain since many cities in Canada are a full 10 to 15 degrees celsius colder right now. Thats a full 20 to 30 degrees farenheit colder.
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Taking public transportation while we are here, I don't realize how crowded the place is or how congested the roads are.
I have to drive a truck and trailer around in that every day, for 10 hours.
As you can imagine, not everyone is suited to be able to handle doing so. It is NOT a nice place to do the job that I do.
I want to leave this place.
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I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
How much are you paying rent a month in Surrey? You came here with your family?
We pay seventeen hundred for a two bedroom main floor apartment. I came here with my wife and daughter.
To live in Surrey. You would have to pay me to live there.
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Taking public transportation while we are here, I don't realize how crowded the place is or how congested the roads are.
I have to drive a truck and trailer around in that every day, for 10 hours.
As you can imagine, not everyone is suited to be able to handle doing so. It is NOT a nice place to do the job that I do.
I want to leave this place.
I drove from Abbotsford to Vancouver yesterday Mel.
Cripes the roads were packed just dreadful going each wAy!
Highway 1 trans canada had a nervous breakdown and the traffic wasn't even moving!
And that was for at least 10 niles.
Highway 10 was slow but at least it was moving west.
You have a serious congestion problem out where you live.
Btw, can you suggest some shortcuts going east to west during rush hour?
Or is 1 and 10 the only arteries in and outta there?!
I found just one in Surrey once which enabled me to circumvent the congestion
Welcome to high density housing, Joe!
It's why I want to get the fuck out of here!
Mass immigration has worked wonders here, hasn't it?
Chinks and EI's love to live together, but Whites don't...
Problem is, Whitey now has to deal with outdated infrastructure that was built in the 1960's...
Joe, you should know that Vancouver is now Chinese city!
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Welcome to high density housing, Joe!
It's why I want to get the fuck out of here!
Mass immigration has worked wonders here, hasn't it?
Chinks and EI's love to live together, but Whites don't...
Problem is, Whitey now has to deal with outdated infrastructure that was built in the 1960's...
Joe, you should know that Vancouver is now Chinese city!
I thought that title belongs to Richmond.
Like VancouverGuy said, its a mess.
Like Surrey, Richmond is impassable for much of the day.
And if you get caught east of hwy 99, you're stuck in traffic forever.
Surrey is just as bad.
Langley is almost there but isn't as bad ad the other teo...yet.
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I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
I rode the Seabus yesterday.
ac_smile
Do you need a limo ride, Fashionista?
Its faster!
Give me a shout if ya need one, eh.
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I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
I rode the Seabus yesterday.
ac_smile
Do you need a limo ride, Fashionista?
Its faster!
Give me a shout if ya need one, eh.
Are you rich? Do you own a mansion and a yacht too?
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I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
I rode the Seabus yesterday.
ac_smile
Do you need a limo ride, Fashionista?
Its faster!
Give me a shout if ya need one, eh.

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I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
I rode the Seabus yesterday.
ac_smile
Do you need a limo ride, Fashionista?
Its faster!
Give me a shout if ya need one, eh.
Are you rich? Do you own a mansion and a yacht too?
He's a limo driver. His customers can be rich.
If, by "Limo" you mean a 1998 Hyundai Excel, and by "customer" you mean his dog, then yes, technically he is a "limo" driver.
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I have this sunny Saturday off. A trip to White Rock and a walk by the water is on the agenda today.
I rode the Seabus yesterday.
ac_smile
Do you need a limo ride, Fashionista?
Its faster!
Give me a shout if ya need one, eh.
Are you rich? Do you own a mansion and a yacht too?
He's a limo driver. His customers can be rich.
He is not a limo driver.
So, yesterday it reached a high temperature of 37.9. Crappy, cloudy and humid day.
Today it will be lucky to make 20, and it's pissing down.
This spring weather is crazy.
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So, yesterday it reached a high temperature of 37.9. Crappy, cloudy and humid day.
Today it will be lucky to make 20, and it's pissing down.
This spring weather is crazy.
That is a big difference in just 24 hours.
And it will be 16 tomorrow.
One day its the AC, next day it's the heating...
Stupid weather
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So, yesterday it reached a high temperature of 37.9. Crappy, cloudy and humid day.
Today it will be lucky to make 20, and it's pissing down.
This spring weather is crazy.
Where do you live?
Australia
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Australia
Where in Australia? I am friends with a couple from Melbourne who moved to Israel.
Fiend, eh? I thought you looked shady.
I am in Adelaide.
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Fiend, eh? I thought you looked shady.
I am in Adelaide.
Too funny.
Adelaide is near a wine producing region I believe.
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Fiend, eh? I thought you looked shady.
I am in Adelaide.
Too funny.
Adelaide is near a wine producing region I believe.
And old Brick's house is a whisky drinking region.