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Quote from: JOE post_id=488933 time=1671947042 user_id=97




Geez, I wouldn't spend$400 USD ($550 Canadian) on a bike for my kid, Dove.



In fact...I wouldn't even spend that much on me....unless I was makin' a living from it like being a courier on DT streets.

(Some people actually make a livin' delivering food or mail.)

I'd actually have to justify my own expenditure on such an item.

More I spend, the more I'd better make off of it.



Most I'd spend on myself for a bike is about $100 Canadian for a recreational bike.

So much theft where I live in which case I wouldn't shed a tear if somethin happened to it or it got stolen, eh.

I miss my bike. Growing up my bike was like my Jeep, but prolly even more precious, because it gave me freedom.



$400 for a nice bike is about right, they go for even higher. Think I spent $250 for my son's back in the day.



Think a kneegrow stole some poor kids bike last week. They do that shit. He was a grown man, with a kids bike, and when a dude offered him a ride, he threw it down, like it was nothing, and left it. Thats why I think it wasnt his bike.



I always brought my bike inside. And if I had to leave it outside a store or something, ya gotta put a chain on that sum'bitch! lol

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Quote from: Blazor post_id=488941 time=1671978053 user_id=2221




I miss my bike. Growing up my bike was like my Jeep, but prolly even more precious, because it gave me freedom.



$400 for a nice bike is about right, they go for even higher. Think I spent $250 for my son's back in the day.



Think a kneegrow stole some poor kids bike last week. They do that shit. He was a grown man, with a kids bike, and when a dude offered him a ride, he threw it down, like it was nothing, and left it. Thats why I think it wasnt his bike.



I always brought my bike inside. And if I had to leave it outside a store or something, ya gotta put a chain on that sum'bitch! lol

 We could have gotten a cheaper bike but we want her to have one she can ride through the terrain here.  We have paved roads yes....but also a lot of dirt ones and she likes cutting through woods a lot.



 So we went for the pricier mountain bike. We bought it a while ago and kept it at a friends house because hiding a bike here would be impossible lol  



 Shes my kid yeah....but shes 17 so she needs a big girl bike.



 We also got a bunch of sleds which we do every year.

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Quote from: Dove post_id=488959 time=1671987600 user_id=3266




 We could have gotten a cheaper bike but we want her to have one she can ride through the terrain here.  We have paved roads yes....but also a lot of dirt ones and she likes cutting through woods a lot.



 So we went for the pricier mountain bike. We bought it a while ago and kept it at a friends house because hiding a bike here would be impossible lol  



 Shes my kid yeah....but shes 17 so she needs a big girl bike.



 We also got a bunch of sleds which we do every year.

Thats what I had, a mountain bike, loved it. I was the same, going through woods and shit lol. Same I got my Son, mountain bike.



Those "city" bikes, look so fragile lol, lil prissy bike  :laugh:

Quote from: Blazor post_id=488941 time=1671978053 user_id=2221

Quote from: JOE post_id=488933 time=1671947042 user_id=97




Geez, I wouldn't spend$400 USD ($550 Canadian) on a bike for my kid, Dove.



In fact...I wouldn't even spend that much on me....unless I was makin' a living from it like being a courier on DT streets.

(Some people actually make a livin' delivering food or mail.)

I'd actually have to justify my own expenditure on such an item.

More I spend, the more I'd better make off of it.



Most I'd spend on myself for a bike is about $100 Canadian for a recreational bike.

So much theft where I live in which case I wouldn't shed a tear if somethin happened to it or it got stolen, eh.

I miss my bike. Growing up my bike was like my Jeep, but prolly even more precious, because it gave me freedom.



$400 for a nice bike is about right, they go for even higher. Think I spent $250 for my son's back in the day.



Think a kneegrow stole some poor kids bike last week. They do that shit. He was a grown man, with a kids bike, and when a dude offered him a ride, he threw it down, like it was nothing, and left it. Thats why I think it wasnt his bike.



I always brought my bike inside. And if I had to leave it outside a store or something, ya gotta put a chain on that sum'bitch! lol

Quote from: "Oliver Clotheshoffe" post_id=488983 time=1671994714 user_id=3349
Woo hoo I got a fruitcake for Christmas!



I dunno about anyone else but I LOVE fruitcake!



NOM NOM NOM NOM

Quote from: Dove post_id=488982 time=1671991489 user_id=3266

Quote from: Blazor post_id=488964 time=1671988958 user_id=2221




Thats what I had, a mountain bike, loved it. I was the same, going through woods and shit lol. Same I got my Son, mountain bike.



Those "city" bikes, look so fragile lol, lil prissy bike  :laugh:

 Yeah we dont do them there city bikes.  



 You mean....bitch bikes ac_drinks

Quote from: JOE post_id=488984 time=1671996317 user_id=97

Quote from: Blazor post_id=488941 time=1671978053 user_id=2221




I miss my bike. Growing up my bike was like my Jeep, but prolly even more precious, because it gave me freedom.



$400 for a nice bike is about right, they go for even higher. Think I spent $250 for my son's back in the day.



Think a kneegrow stole some poor kids bike last week. They do that shit. He was a grown man, with a kids bike, and when a dude offered him a ride, he threw it down, like it was nothing, and left it. Thats why I think it wasnt his bike.



I always brought my bike inside. And if I had to leave it outside a store or something, ya gotta put a chain on that sum'bitch! lol

Actually Blazor this year I splurged a bit on some software during Black Friday. Spent about $400 USD on graphics software which normally sells for thousand$ retail. But I plan to make a buck offa it if at all possible to justify its expenditure.



I kinda thought that sorta thing would interest you since youre working in the graphic arts industry.



humblebundle.com had some good discounts $30 on software that normally costs thousand$. Affinity serif software released a new version works like Adobe but costs only $100 for 3 apps - 1 time payment no subscription. Adobe charges way more.



Anyways everyone's got different needs. Depends what you want from a gift I suppose.

Quote from: JOE post_id=488933 time=1671947042 user_id=97
Geez, I wouldn't spend$400 USD ($550 Canadian) on a bike for my kid, Dove.



In fact...I wouldn't even spend that much on me....unless I was makin' a living from it like being a courier on DT streets.

(Some people actually make a livin' delivering food or mail.)

I'd actually have to justify my own expenditure on such an item.

More I spend, the more I'd better make off of it.

Quote from: JOE post_id=488984 time=1671996317 user_id=97
Actually Blazor this year I splurged a bit on some software during Black Friday. Spent about $400 USD on graphics software which normally sells for thousand$ retail. But I plan to make a buck offa it if at all possible to justify its expenditure.

Quote from: Blazor post_id=489021 time=1672064294 user_id=2221
3rd fave was a jar of shine lol. Its a cheap jar of shine, but its still a jar of shine, not as smooth as what I normally get.

Quote from: TheProwler post_id=489015 time=1672051623 user_id=3379

Quote from: JOE post_id=488933 time=1671947042 user_id=97
Geez, I wouldn't spend$400 USD ($550 Canadian) on a bike for my kid, Dove.



In fact...I wouldn't even spend that much on me....unless I was makin' a living from it like being a courier on DT streets.

(Some people actually make a livin' delivering food or mail.)

I'd actually have to justify my own expenditure on such an item.

More I spend, the more I'd better make off of it.

Quote from: JOE post_id=488984 time=1671996317 user_id=97
Actually Blazor this year I splurged a bit on some software during Black Friday. Spent about $400 USD on graphics software which normally sells for thousand$ retail. But I plan to make a buck offa it if at all possible to justify its expenditure.

This mindset of having to make money from anything you buy is really weird.



My bicycle was in the $1000 range when I bought it a few years ago and so was my wife's.  And we are casual cyclists.  But when we cycle, we want to have good equipment.  Hobbies and activities cost money.



You are so fixated on money and profit it is pathetic, Senile Joe.



You must be a miserable cocksucker the way you are always thinking about money, money, money and not about having fun.



You cheap faggot.

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Quote from: Blazor post_id=489021 time=1672064294 user_id=2221
3rd fave was a jar of shine lol. Its a cheap jar of shine, but its still a jar of shine, not as smooth as what I normally get.

That stuff doesn't go bad, does it?

A few years ago I was gifted a jar of s'mores-flavored shine and not being much of a drinker it's been collecting dust.



I did taste it when I got it though and damned if it's doesn't taste like a s'mores. LoL

Quote from: Blazor post_id=489021 time=1672064294 user_id=2221
This Christmas was very tame compared to other years. Possibly cause everyone grown, and Im use to seeing the kids open tons of presents lol. Also possibly cause everyone broke.





I didnt get much, but I never expect much. Think my favorite gift this year came from a lady friend in my Sea Shanty group. Its a custom deck of cards, Lord of the Rings themed, that was funded on KickStart. She got herself a set too. Beautiful set of cards, never seen so nice a set. Im a graphic designer, and printer, and I know a lot of work was put into this set. 2nd fave gift was a box of ammo from my son lol. 3rd fave was a jar of shine lol. Its a cheap jar of shine, but its still a jar of shine, not as smooth as what I normally get.



I gave everyone a bunch of my homemade fudge this year. I made 9 pounds lol. My niece was especially happy, that she had a whole container to take back to Georgia.

Quote from: Dove post_id=489042 time=1672071060 user_id=3266

Quote from: Blazor post_id=489021 time=1672064294 user_id=2221
This Christmas was very tame compared to other years. Possibly cause everyone grown, and Im use to seeing the kids open tons of presents lol. Also possibly cause everyone broke.





I didnt get much, but I never expect much. Think my favorite gift this year came from a lady friend in my Sea Shanty group. Its a custom deck of cards, Lord of the Rings themed, that was funded on KickStart. She got herself a set too. Beautiful set of cards, never seen so nice a set. Im a graphic designer, and printer, and I know a lot of work was put into this set. 2nd fave gift was a box of ammo from my son lol. 3rd fave was a jar of shine lol. Its a cheap jar of shine, but its still a jar of shine, not as smooth as what I normally get.



I gave everyone a bunch of my homemade fudge this year. I made 9 pounds lol. My niece was especially happy, that she had a whole container to take back to Georgia.

 I never even want anything. But....my in laws give us money every year. An amount that makes me uncomfortable.



 My 17 year old and 6 year gave me a T Shirt that says "I'm Pro Life, change my mind" and some super soft PJs.  Apparently my husband ordered something for me that hasnt even arrived yet and he wont just tell me what it is.



 I havent seen my oldest yet. Her and her girlfriend went to SC to spend Christmas with her dad. They left this morning at 5am and are on their way back to MI. So...I'm sitting here worried about the snow.

Quote from: "Erica Mena" post_id=489043 time=1672071196 user_id=2845
The one present I got, is lost somewhere. My daughter bought me a really good straitening iron. FML

Quote from: Blazor post_id=489035 time=1672068740 user_id=2221
I dont think it goes bad lol. I bet that Smores tastes awesome lol. The only way it might go bad, is if it has dairy in it. Needs to go in the fridge after opening if it does. I learned the hard way lol. Got one in Tennessee and wanted to try it while I was there at the hotel. Had dairy in it. It rode in the heat home, and at some point I went to drink it, and noticed the smell was off lol. Noticed THEN that it said refrigerate after opening. Didnt wanna toss it out, but didnt wanna drink it either lol. I got another my aunt gave me, Banana Pudding lol. I put it in the fridge after, and it still smells good.

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Quote from: Blazor post_id=489035 time=1672068740 user_id=2221
I dont think it goes bad lol. I bet that Smores tastes awesome lol. The only way it might go bad, is if it has dairy in it. Needs to go in the fridge after opening if it does. I learned the hard way lol. Got one in Tennessee and wanted to try it while I was there at the hotel. Had dairy in it. It rode in the heat home, and at some point I went to drink it, and noticed the smell was off lol. Noticed THEN that it said refrigerate after opening. Didnt wanna toss it out, but didnt wanna drink it either lol. I got another my aunt gave me, Banana Pudding lol. I put it in the fridge after, and it still smells good.

This jar doesn't have a label of any kind (I double-checked to make sure).



It's not clouding up or anything... still looks like a jar of water so I presume it's still good. One of these nights when people are doing the Discord thing I might have to open that bad boy up again. LoL

Quote from: deadskinmask post_id=489055 time=1672073616 user_id=1582
they have some weird berry poptart with blue and purple frosting.... its fuckin great....

Quote from: Blazor post_id=489059 time=1672074285 user_id=2221

Quote from: deadskinmask post_id=489055 time=1672073616 user_id=1582
they have some weird berry poptart with blue and purple frosting.... its fuckin great....

Wildberry I think lol.



My favorite of all time, they no longer make, Blueberry Muffin, FUCK!!!



Ever melt some butter on a poptart? You're Southern, you have to of  :laugh:

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Quote from: SCOUSE post_id=488897 time=1671909728 user_id=1728
Merry Christmas and be sure to point me in the direction of anyone using the phrase "Happy Holidays" so I can write them a strongly worded PM.  ac_beating

Hey Scouser, happy fucking holidays. ac_razz

Quote from: "Erica Mena" post_id=489043 time=1672071196 user_id=2845
The one present I got, is lost somewhere. My daughter bought me a really good straitening iron. FML

Quote from: JOE post_id=489028 time=1672067197 user_id=97

Quote from: TheProwler post_id=489015 time=1672051623 user_id=3379








This mindset of having to make money from anything you buy is really weird.



My bicycle was in the $1000 range when I bought it a few years ago and so was my wife's.  And we are casual cyclists.  But when we cycle, we want to have good equipment.  Hobbies and activities cost money.



You are so fixated on money and profit it is pathetic, Senile Joe.



You must be a miserable cocksucker the way you are always thinking about money, money, money and not about having fun.



You cheap faggot.

....but you on the other hand, will sell your sell your soul like a Judas for money, Prowler.



You profit from events like pandemics, while others sacrifice their well-being to keep you healthy and safe.



You call vaccines poison/de population devices and yet never hesitate to profit from them.



I on the other hand...will and would never do that.



I might monetize inanimate objects, but I will never sell out or try to profit from the misfortunes and sufferings of others.



Not now...not ever.



You embrace Greed,Prowler.



Thank God I'm not like you.

Quote from: SCOUSE post_id=488897 time=1671909728 user_id=1728
Merry Christmas and be sure to point me in the direction of anyone using the phrase "Happy Holidays" so I can write them a strongly worded PM.  ac_beating

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489095 time=1672096815 user_id=61

Quote from: SCOUSE post_id=488897 time=1671909728 user_id=1728
Merry Christmas and be sure to point me in the direction of anyone using the phrase "Happy Holidays" so I can write them a strongly worded PM.  ac_beating

That's what I thought too, I said Merry Christmas to a helpful Muslim/Arabic staff at the store today and he didn't mind at all, I can tell he's a good person and one of us.

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489095 time=1672096815 user_id=61

Quote from: SCOUSE post_id=488897 time=1671909728 user_id=1728
Merry Christmas and be sure to point me in the direction of anyone using the phrase "Happy Holidays" so I can write them a strongly worded PM.  ac_beating

That's what I thought too, I said Merry Christmas to a helpful Muslim/Arabic staff at the store today and he didn't mind at all, I can tell he's a good person and one of us.

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Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489095 time=1672096815 user_id=61




That's what I thought too, I said Merry Christmas to a helpful Muslim/Arabic staff at the store today and he didn't mind at all, I can tell he's a good person and one of us.

It's usually jews and disagreeable liberals who have a problem with the phrase.

Quote from: "Shen Li" post_id=489164 time=1672173523 user_id=3389

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489095 time=1672096815 user_id=61




That's what I thought too, I said Merry Christmas to a helpful Muslim/Arabic staff at the store today and he didn't mind at all, I can tell he's a good person and one of us.

If they are immigrants, they don't give a fuck. It's people born in this country that doth protest too much.

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489188 time=1672207189 user_id=61

Quote from: "Shen Li" post_id=489164 time=1672173523 user_id=3389


If they are immigrants, they don't give a fuck. It's people born in this country that doth protest too much.

That's true, now that you mention it does seems like immigrants aren't the real culprits.  ac_umm

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Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489188 time=1672207189 user_id=61




That's true, now that you mention it does seems like immigrants aren't the real culprits.  ac_umm

Immigrants are here to work and make money. My folks didn't come here to whine.

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489190 time=1672208833 user_id=61

Quote from: Herman post_id=489189 time=1672207756 user_id=3396


Immigrants are here to work and make money. My folks didn't come here to whine.

I have to agree too, though my biggest beef is with Chinese and Italians (sorry Shen and Erica), we don't get along with teach other but at the same time we have so much in common.  :sdfjh(2):

Quote from: TheProwler post_id=489080 time=1672087558 user_id=3379
The highlights of the presents I got were a fancy dancy drying cloth for when I wash my cars/SUV, a power protection surge suppressor thing for the 30 amp hookup for my trailer, and a 25 foot 30 amp extension cable for my trailer.



The highlight of my giving was the cigar box amplifier that I gave my brother-in-law.  I was worried that he would not be impressed with it because he is used to plugging into a couple of nice amps and this thing is tiny, not loud, and is as much a conversation piece as it is a piece of music equipment.  But he seemed to really like it and played it for a bit and understood that this gives him a little portable battery-powered amp to take to spots and play where he usually would have no amp.

Quote from: Herman post_id=489191 time=1672209136 user_id=3396

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489190 time=1672208833 user_id=61




I have to agree too, though my biggest beef is with Chinese and Italians (sorry Shen and Erica), we don't get along with teach other but at the same time we have so much in common.  :sdfjh(2):

I aint following ya. Do you mean there is a problem between Italian and Chinese immigrants?  They do not like each other?

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489193 time=1672210332 user_id=61

Quote from: Herman post_id=489191 time=1672209136 user_id=3396


I aint following ya. Do you mean there is a problem between Italian and Chinese immigrants?  They do not like each other?

I have no proof, but I can kind of feel it, it's more of a passive aggressive issue here in Markham/Toronto.  Chinese tends to be highly distrustful and Italians are quick to assume, and this crap I witness and deal with, over 95% of them are from Chinese and Italians.  :laugh:

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489187 time=1672206814 user_id=61

Quote from: SCOUSE post_id=489163 time=1672173292 user_id=1728




It's usually jews and disagreeable liberals who have a problem with the phrase.

I'm not too familiar about Jewish ppl, they seem very rare in Canada aside from the English private school I used to go to, over 2/3 were Jews.  But liberals on the other hand makes me want to beat them with a stick at their every brown nosing attempt.

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489193 time=1672210332 user_id=61

Quote from: Herman post_id=489191 time=1672209136 user_id=3396


I aint following ya. Do you mean there is a problem between Italian and Chinese immigrants?  They do not like each other?

I have no proof, but I can kind of feel it, it's more of a passive aggressive issue here in Markham/Toronto.  Chinese tends to be highly distrustful and Italians are quick to assume, and this crap I witness and deal with, over 95% of them are from Chinese and Italians.  :laugh:

Quote from: "Shen Li" post_id=489456 time=1672374100 user_id=3389

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489193 time=1672210332 user_id=61




I have no proof, but I can kind of feel it, it's more of a passive aggressive issue here in Markham/Toronto.  Chinese tends to be highly distrustful and Italians are quick to assume, and this crap I witness and deal with, over 95% of them are from Chinese and Italians.  :laugh:

I heard relations in Toronto between Jamaicans and Chinese weren't always the best.

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489458 time=1672374273 user_id=61

Quote from: "Shen Li" post_id=489456 time=1672374100 user_id=3389


I heard relations in Toronto between Jamaicans and Chinese weren't always the best.

IMO traditional North Western White ppl, Japanese and Hindu Indians are the only good people on earth, the rest can go eat a dick, lol.

Quote from: "Shen Li" post_id=489459 time=1672374592 user_id=3389

Quote from: Zetsu post_id=489458 time=1672374273 user_id=61




IMO traditional North Western White ppl, Japanese and Hindu Indians are the only good people on earth, the rest can go eat a dick, lol.

Don't hold back Zetsu, what do you really think. :laugh3: