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Feb 24th 2018 | 9:31 pm

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

In a remarkable display of denial of the age we're in, I received a new Yellow Pages book at home last week.

Straight into the recycling.

Feb 24th 2018 | 11:57 pm

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty

In a remarkable display of denial of the age we're in, I received a new Yellow Pages book at home last week

Even over here I can't remember the last time one was delivered. Somewhere around 2013 I reckon.

Feb 25th 2018 | 9:49 am

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

I dont dislike them well there is one I do...lol

Its just hard at times spending 50% of the day mostly alone as when almost everyone is 15 to 20 years younger we have little in common. A few have parents my age...lol

Maybe I just spend too much time at work...lol

I am here 4 to 5 days a week for 12.5 to 13.5 hours, so basicaly spend more waking time at work then home.. Only see my wife for 1 hour in the morning.

Maybe the lack of sleep is getting to me. Max is about 6 hours most nights.

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Originally Posted by Oink

You know what? You have experience, perspective, context and most importantly, knowledge. So mentally, you just have go and tell them to naff themselves.

Feb 27th 2018 | 10:03 am

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Feb 27th 2018 | 3:29 pm

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsmth321

https://youtu.be/myBn2aq0ocI

I think you could insert many countriesâ€™ citizens into that video.

Feb 27th 2018 | 3:35 pm

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by plasticcanuck

I think you could insert many countriesâ€™ citizens into that video.

Sure you could, however this one is about Canada and was created by Canadian media.

Mar 1st 2018 | 6:05 am

#3667

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

Don't tell Trump or he'll claim Canada's trafficking Mexican immigrants again....

Tarantulas: Canada becomes top exporter of Mexican pet - BBC News

Mar 2nd 2018 | 5:44 pm

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

A 2bed 2 bath condo in our building is for sale. 966sq feet.

$869,000.

And we are not even in a great area but its popular with the hipster crowd.

Maintenance fees are apparently $500/month.

Mar 2nd 2018 | 7:46 pm

#3669

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

There's a surprising amount of different species of penguins.

Mar 2nd 2018 | 9:30 pm

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

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Originally Posted by Oink

There's a surprising amount of different species of penguins.

The McVities species was my favourite penguin.
Penguin Biscuits| McVitie's UK

Mar 3rd 2018 | 3:42 am

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

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There's a surprising amount of different species of penguins.

Am checking the less visited areas of our yard for a colony of an, as yet undiscovered, non-marine, Canadian species. Could be a few hundred thousand of the blighters.

Mar 4th 2018 | 2:43 am

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

The story of the Gimli Glider could be made into a motion picture:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/gimli-...ment-1.3827653

Mar 4th 2018 | 3:57 am

#3673

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

Last night we went to dinner at a lovely Italian place and I was half way through a tiramisu when I had to go for a slash. After washing my hands, I discovered they had one of those new Dyson hand driers. It's a very weird sensation, not sure they're going to catch on. Anyone else had go on them?

Mar 4th 2018 | 4:10 am

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oink

It's a very weird sensation, not sure they're going to catch on. Anyone else had go on them?

Might catch on. Which part of you were you drying?

Last edited by dave_j; Mar 4th 2018 at 4:14 am.

Mar 4th 2018 | 4:55 am

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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread

That Dyson Ball cleaner is not what you think.