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General Discussion => The Flea Trap => Topic started by: Superchecker on November 21, 2017, 05:58:56 PM

Title: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Superchecker on November 21, 2017, 05:58:56 PM
150mm predicted now thru Thursday!



Anybody want to chat?
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Bricktop on November 21, 2017, 06:25:17 PM
37 and nary a drop to be seen here.



And its not even summer yet.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Superchecker on November 21, 2017, 06:27:24 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"37 and nary a drop to be seen here.



And its not even summer yet.

Do you get a stormy month in your region?
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Bricktop on November 21, 2017, 06:40:22 PM
In the north the "wet" season is from October to March, and they get cyclones.



In the south we're more a desert climate. Not a great deal as a rule. We had a run of them a few years back, and we get the odd thunderstorm, but we're pretty dry most of the time.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 21, 2017, 06:56:37 PM
I just wanted to say, seeing the thread title "Sure is wet....." and the thread below say "Sexual..." it just makes ya think sexual lololol. So its wet in Vancouver eh? Sounds like my kind of woman  :roll:





Lol, suppose to be in the 50s/30s here this week, all dry days. My brother is in Seattle, same temperatures, but a lot of rain it looks like. I noticed a couple days they were calling for half an inch, and here we go with more talk that one would take sexual just from reading my earlier paragraph  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Bricktop on November 21, 2017, 08:38:01 PM
36 here at 10.00am...but a change is blowing in...
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 21, 2017, 08:58:44 PM
Blowing you say Brick?  :laugh:





Sorry, for this thread I cant seem to get my mind out the gutter lol.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Aryan on November 21, 2017, 09:00:43 PM
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Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Bricktop on November 21, 2017, 09:16:47 PM
Quote from: "Blazor"Blowing you say Brick?  :laugh:





Sorry, for this thread I cant seem to get my mind out the gutter lol.


Dude...get a girlfriend...



 :oeudC:
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 21, 2017, 09:33:16 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"


Dude...get a girlfriend...



 :oeudC:




Got one, I just dont see her til Thursday  :laugh:



Just trying to lighten the mood. Been down today. News at work aint looking good for after new years.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 21, 2017, 09:38:48 PM
Quote from: "Superchecker"150mm predicted now thru Thursday!



Anybody want to chat?

We are supposed to get more snow than usual across the Western provinces this winter..



And I always want to chat with you Superchecker.

 ac_smile
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Bricktop on November 22, 2017, 03:18:38 AM
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Bricktop"


Dude...get a girlfriend...



 :oeudC:




Got one, I just dont see her til Thursday  :laugh:



Just trying to lighten the mood. Been down today. News at work aint looking good for after new years.


Damn.



I thought things are on the up in the US!!!



Hope your worst fears aren't fulfilled.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 03:53:13 AM
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Bricktop"


Dude...get a girlfriend...



 :oeudC:




Got one, I just dont see her til Thursday  :laugh:



Just trying to lighten the mood. Been down today. News at work aint looking good for after new years.

Business going to close? Have thought about a new line of work?



If you had your class one license, first aid and possibly an H2S Alive ticket and were  prepared to move, you could get a eight grand first year job in North Dakota.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 22, 2017, 09:16:37 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"


Damn.



I thought things are on the up in the US!!!



Hope your worst fears aren't fulfilled.


Depends on the area. This area in south west Virginia has been hit hard.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 22, 2017, 09:17:35 AM
Quote from: "Herman"
Business going to close? Have thought about a new line of work?



If you had your class one license, first aid and possibly an H2S Alive locomotive and were  prepared to move, you could get a eight grand first year job in North Dakota.


Its starting to look that way. I have no idea what line of work to get into next.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Odinson on November 22, 2017, 09:28:16 AM
-20C in here..
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Odinson on November 22, 2017, 09:52:58 AM
I´m pretty sure its gonna drop to -30C for the night.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Aryan on November 22, 2017, 05:02:05 PM
Quote from: "Odinson"I´m pretty sure its gonna drop to -30C for the night.


Shorts weather up your neck  of the woods then.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 05:08:51 PM
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Herman"
Business going to close? Have thought about a new line of work?



If you had your class one license, first aid and possibly an H2S Alive locomotive and were  prepared to move, you could get a eight grand first year job in North Dakota.


Its starting to look that way. I have no idea what line of work to get into next.

Although Herman lives in Canada,  he has worked in the American oilpatch..



Perhaps he or someone else here can offer some helpful advice for your next job.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Odinson on November 22, 2017, 05:39:25 PM
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Odinson"I´m pretty sure its gonna drop to -30C for the night.


Shorts weather up your neck  of the woods then.  :laugh:


Its not even really winter yet..



January and february are the coldest..



Probably -50C at some point.



I got plenty of firewood..  ac_biggrin







Is it still foggy, grey and rainy in UK?
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Aryan on November 22, 2017, 05:43:24 PM
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Odinson"I´m pretty sure its gonna drop to -30C for the night.


Shorts weather up your neck  of the woods then.  :laugh:


Its not even really winter yet..



January and february are the coldest..



Probably -50C at some point.



I got plenty of firewood..  ac_biggrin







Is it still foggy, grey and rainy in UK?


Yup, it's been pretty much constant rain and drizzle for the past week.  It also goes dark around 4pm......
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 05:45:21 PM
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Odinson"I´m pretty sure its gonna drop to -30C for the night.


Shorts weather up your neck  of the woods then.  :laugh:


Its not even really winter yet..



January and february are the coldest..



Probably -50C at some point.



I got plenty of firewood..  ac_biggrin







Is it still foggy, grey and rainy in UK?


Yup, it's been pretty much constant rain and drizzle for the past week.  It also goes dark around 4pm......

It starts getting dark out here around the same time.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Aryan on November 22, 2017, 05:48:24 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Odinson"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Odinson"I´m pretty sure its gonna drop to -30C for the night.


Shorts weather up your neck  of the woods then.  :laugh:


Its not even really winter yet..



January and february are the coldest..



Probably -50C at some point.



I got plenty of firewood..  ac_biggrin







Is it still foggy, grey and rainy in UK?


Yup, it's been pretty much constant rain and drizzle for the past week.  It also goes dark around 4pm......

It starts getting dark out here around the same time.


Depressing isn't it?  :sad:
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 05:53:46 PM
Quote from: "SCOUSE"


Depressing isn't it?  :sad:

It's close to  Christmas, so I'm not depressed.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Aryan on November 22, 2017, 05:56:13 PM
Yeah Chrimbo is good, but I hate all this dark, wet and cold weather.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 06:11:21 PM
Quote from: "SCOUSE"Yeah Chrimbo is good, but I hate all this dark, wet and cold weather.

Bone chilling cold and heavy snowfalls are not my favourite weather either..



But, that is what is called a first world problem.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Aryan on November 22, 2017, 06:16:34 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"Yeah Chrimbo is good, but I hate all this dark, wet and cold weather.

Bone chilling cold and heavy snowfalls are not my favourite weather either..



But, that is what is called a first world problem.


Not if you're homeless and outside in it, I'd call that a very real problem!
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 06:23:09 PM
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"Yeah Chrimbo is good, but I hate all this dark, wet and cold weather.

Bone chilling cold and heavy snowfalls are not my favourite weather either..



But, that is what is called a first world problem.


Not if you're homeless and outside in it, I'd call that a very real problem!

You are so right SCOUSE..



The Lord has blessed me in many ways, including a warm, comfortable house more than spacious enough for my family.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 22, 2017, 06:24:31 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Herman"
Business going to close? Have thought about a new line of work?



If you had your class one license, first aid and possibly an H2S Alive locomotive and were  prepared to move, you could get a eight grand first year job in North Dakota.


Its starting to look that way. I have no idea what line of work to get into next.

Although Herman lives in Canada,  he has worked in the American oilpatch..



Perhaps he or someone else here can offer some helpful advice for your next job.


Right on.



I use to deliver pizzas for 10 years and that use to be good money. Did everything there. They killed it for the driver though when they started charging a delivery fee.



Drove a cab for a year, thought of Uber but this area is not good I've heard, and I would need a different vehicle than a Jeep lol.



I've done graphic design for 13 years. Worked for and advertising agency for 4 years, then did 1 year on my own plus for a few years til this year when the client got bought out overseas. Been at the printing company the past 8 years and run the high end digital press besides a lot of the other stuff there. Printing is dying everywhere the way I hear it. No one is ever hiring designers either around here.



Other than that, I've done a hodge podge of jobs. I learn quickly at whatever I do.



I hate trying to find a new job lol. Its so discouraging. Its not an employee's market around here.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 22, 2017, 06:25:44 PM
I cant stand the cold, but I love the snow.



Cant stand these dark early days. Makes me sleepy lol.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 06:28:47 PM
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Herman"
Business going to close? Have thought about a new line of work?



If you had your class one license, first aid and possibly an H2S Alive locomotive and were  prepared to move, you could get a eight grand first year job in North Dakota.


Its starting to look that way. I have no idea what line of work to get into next.

Although Herman lives in Canada,  he has worked in the American oilpatch..



Perhaps he or someone else here can offer some helpful advice for your next job.


Right on.



I use to deliver pizzas for 10 years and that use to be good money. Did everything there. They killed it for the driver though when they started charging a delivery fee.



Drove a cab for a year, thought of Uber but this area is not good I've heard, and I would need a different vehicle than a Jeep lol.



I've done graphic design for 13 years. Worked for and advertising agency for 4 years, then did 1 year on my own plus for a few years til this year when the client got bought out overseas. Been at the printing company the past 8 years and run the high end digital press besides a lot of the other stuff there. Printing is dying everywhere the way I hear it. No one is ever hiring designers either around here.



Other than that, I've done a hodge podge of jobs. I learn quickly at whatever I do.



I hate trying to find a new job lol. Its so discouraging. Its not an employee's market around here.

Shen Li has a lot of contacts too..



I know she gave some helpful advice to Weebles when he made a career change..



Don't be afraid to ask her..



Despite her harsh tone, she actually likes being helpful as most Chinese do.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 22, 2017, 06:33:44 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Shen Li has a lot of contacts too..



I know she gave some helpful advice to Weebles when he made a career change..



Don't be afraid to ask her..



Despite her harsh tone, she actually likes being helpful as most Chinese do.


I would say domo arigoto (spelling?) but thats Japanese  :laugh:
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Aryan on November 22, 2017, 06:36:39 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"Yeah Chrimbo is good, but I hate all this dark, wet and cold weather.

Bone chilling cold and heavy snowfalls are not my favourite weather either..



But, that is what is called a first world problem.


Not if you're homeless and outside in it, I'd call that a very real problem!

You are so right SCOUSE..



The Lord has blessed me in many ways, including a warm, comfortable house more than spacious enough for my family.


And ace e-friends like myself to talk to.   ac_biggrin
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 22, 2017, 06:41:39 PM
Quote from: "SCOUSE"


And ace e-friends like myself to talk to.   ac_biggrin




 ac_drinks
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Zetsu on November 22, 2017, 06:42:21 PM
So glad I dun live in Vancouver, would be a pain having to dry my car clean every couple days, lol.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 06:46:37 PM
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Shen Li has a lot of contacts too..



I know she gave some helpful advice to Weebles when he made a career change..



Don't be afraid to ask her..



Despite her harsh tone, she actually likes being helpful as most Chinese do.


I would say domo arigoto (spelling?) but thats Japanese  :laugh:

Say xiè xie.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 22, 2017, 06:49:47 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Say xiè xie.


Do you pronounce it like z-eye zee?
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 07:28:05 PM
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Say xiè xie.


Do you pronounce it like z-eye zee?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMMu9PC2z2o
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Bricktop on November 22, 2017, 07:52:02 PM
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Herman"
Business going to close? Have thought about a new line of work?



If you had your class one license, first aid and possibly an H2S Alive locomotive and were  prepared to move, you could get a eight grand first year job in North Dakota.


Its starting to look that way. I have no idea what line of work to get into next.

Although Herman lives in Canada,  he has worked in the American oilpatch..



Perhaps he or someone else here can offer some helpful advice for your next job.


Right on.



I use to deliver pizzas for 10 years and that use to be good money. Did everything there. They killed it for the driver though when they started charging a delivery fee.



Drove a cab for a year, thought of Uber but this area is not good I've heard, and I would need a different vehicle than a Jeep lol.



I've done graphic design for 13 years. Worked for and advertising agency for 4 years, then did 1 year on my own plus for a few years til this year when the client got bought out overseas. Been at the printing company the past 8 years and run the high end digital press besides a lot of the other stuff there. Printing is dying everywhere the way I hear it. No one is ever hiring designers either around here.



Other than that, I've done a hodge podge of jobs. I learn quickly at whatever I do.



I hate trying to find a new job lol. Its so discouraging. Its not an employee's market around here.


Same thing is happening here. Design and printing is no longer the solid industry it used to be. I was in "the trade" for 5 years or so, and could see its demise coming.



I know a lot of graphic designers and printers who now drive cabs or wash cars.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Bricktop on November 22, 2017, 07:53:47 PM
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"Yeah Chrimbo is good, but I hate all this dark, wet and cold weather.

Bone chilling cold and heavy snowfalls are not my favourite weather either..



But, that is what is called a first world problem.


Not if you're homeless and outside in it, I'd call that a very real problem!


What do scousers call someone living rough in a cardboard box?



Toff.



 ac_lmfao
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 22, 2017, 07:59:22 PM
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Say xiè xie.


Ah ok, so more with an S. Seems like a cross between see and say.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 22, 2017, 08:02:42 PM
Quote from: "Bricktop"


Same thing is happening here. Design and printing is no longer the solid industry it used to be. I was in "the trade" for 5 years or so, and could see its demise coming.



I know a lot of graphic designers and printers who now drive cabs or wash cars.


Damn, thats a shame. I guess if I wanna keep designing I need to get back into the web end. Thats what my brother recommended and its what I started off as but moved into the printing end. I know there is a ton of designer jobs in Seattle though, where my brother is.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Bricktop"


Same thing is happening here. Design and printing is no longer the solid industry it used to be. I was in "the trade" for 5 years or so, and could see its demise coming.



I know a lot of graphic designers and printers who now drive cabs or wash cars.


Damn, thats a shame. I guess if I wanna keep designing I need to get back into the web end. Thats what my brother recommended and its what I started off as but moved into the printing end. I know there is a ton of designer jobs in Seattle though, where my brother is.

If that doesn't work out, you should get your class one and head to North Dakota.



What is the pay range for web designers? I don't know jack about it.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Blazor on November 22, 2017, 08:41:05 PM
Quote from: "Herman"
If that doesn't work out, you should get your class one and head to North Dakota.



What is the pay range for web designers? I don't know jack about it.


Right on.



It depends, but in Seattle I was seeing around 80k a year. Seems entry level design work is around 60k there.



Just for the design portion in this area, starting out is suppose to be $18hr, and that was 8 years ago.



Im behind the learning curve on web right now. Ever since the smartphone boom lol. You have to design a version of the website for mobile use too now.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Anonymous on November 22, 2017, 08:55:18 PM
Quote from: "Herman"
Quote from: "Blazor"
Quote from: "Bricktop"


Same thing is happening here. Design and printing is no longer the solid industry it used to be. I was in "the trade" for 5 years or so, and could see its demise coming.



I know a lot of graphic designers and printers who now drive cabs or wash cars.


Damn, thats a shame. I guess if I wanna keep designing I need to get back into the web end. Thats what my brother recommended and its what I started off as but moved into the printing end. I know there is a ton of designer jobs in Seattle though, where my brother is.

If that doesn't work out, you should get your class one and head to North Dakota.



What is the pay range for web designers? I don't know jack about it.

My husband's company may move their Calgary shop there.
Title: Re: Sure is wet in Vancouver!
Post by: Aryan on November 23, 2017, 10:15:52 AM
Quote from: "Bricktop"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"
Quote from: "Fashionista"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"Yeah Chrimbo is good, but I hate all this dark, wet and cold weather.

Bone chilling cold and heavy snowfalls are not my favourite weather either..



But, that is what is called a first world problem.


Not if you're homeless and outside in it, I'd call that a very real problem!


What do scousers call someone living rough in a cardboard box?



Toff.



 ac_lmfao


Did a scouser knock your bizzie cap off or something?   :laugh:
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