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plasticcanuck Aug 9th 2020 5:08 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
I would like to thank all those members of this site who pay Canadian taxes. As a senior and in line with Mr Trudeau’s promise to pay(give) to all seniors the princely sum of $300 our bank account was enhanced recently in the amount of $600 (2x$300). I’m pleased to say i (we) do not need these funds so immediately donated the amount to the local Food Bank on behalf of all Canadian taxpayers.

Teaandtoday5 Aug 9th 2020 6:47 am

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Originally Posted by plasticcanuck (Post 12894476)
I would like to thank all those members of this site who pay Canadian taxes. As a senior and in line with Mr Trudeau’s promise to pay(give) to all seniors the princely sum of $300 our bank account was enhanced recently in the amount of $600 (2x$300). I’m pleased to say i (we) do not need these funds so immediately donated the amount to the local Food Bank on behalf of all Canadian taxpayers.

i get people mixed up on here so forgive me if I am wrong but I feel that you are more than a bit cynical about the current government and/or this payment so double well done for donating it, as there’s plenty would criticize but keep the cash.

scrubbedexpat134 Aug 9th 2020 9:16 am

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I donated mine to sick animals, I didn't know the horse was sick when I put the bet on but hey thats life.

spouse of scouse Aug 9th 2020 9:44 am

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Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12894464)
I ordered a piece of exercise equipment from Amazon.ca for my MIL on Thursday.
Expected delivery (free) on Wednesday or pay $48 to have it tomorrow - Monday.

Not worth forking out almost $50 just to have it 2 days earlier.

Especially as it arrived today, Sunday. :rofl:

That's funny :lol:

I've only used Amazon once, wasn't a very good experience so didn't bother again. A couple of my sisters use it though and haven't had any problems, so I might give it another try.


BristolUK Aug 9th 2020 10:26 am

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Originally Posted by Cheltonian (Post 12894557)
I donated mine to sick animals, I didn't know the horse was sick when I put the bet on but hey thats life.

:hysterical:

mikelincs Aug 10th 2020 1:50 am

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Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12894464)
I ordered a piece of exercise equipment from Amazon.ca for my MIL on Thursday.
Expected delivery (free) on Wednesday or pay $48 to have it tomorrow - Monday.

Not worth forking out almost $50 just to have it 2 days earlier.

Especially as it arrived today, Sunday. :rofl:

I've had that, scheduled for Tuesday, delivered on Sunday, and with covid precautions didn't know till I got an email to say it had been delivered, and there was a photo, which I looked at, and there was my parcel, by the delivery table in the entrance, they must have been delivering something else as well as I wasn't buzzed to let them in.

caretaker Aug 10th 2020 2:05 am

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Originally Posted by Cheltonian (Post 12894557)
I donated mine to sick animals, I didn't know the horse was sick when I put the bet on but hey thats life.

I had a horse that came in so late, he tiptoed into the stable.

Former Lancastrian Aug 10th 2020 3:49 am

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I put a tenner on a horse to finish at 20 to 1. Crossed the finish line at 10 past 7. Never bet on another horse since.

Danny B Aug 10th 2020 5:21 am

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Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12894820)
I had a horse that came in so late, he tiptoed into the stable.

I once had a job in a horse stables. I was given free rein.


Siouxie Aug 10th 2020 6:24 am

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Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 12894922)
I once had a job in a horse stables. I was given free rein.

No doubt the horse cropped up in conversation from time to time.. wither you wanted to discuss it or not.. :D

scrubbedexpat091 Aug 10th 2020 1:24 pm

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A big tank with a waterfall = relaxing


scrubbedexpat091 Aug 12th 2020 3:48 am

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Seems a bit of a stretch for being called a mobility scooter.....:lol:


BristolUK Aug 12th 2020 4:13 am

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Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 12895858)
Seems a bit of a stretch for being called a mobility scooter.....:lol:

https://youtu.be/atF7QXMleRQ

The old UK version


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...b66c3c2cf.jpeg

scrubbedexpat091 Aug 12th 2020 7:48 am

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St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver is old, and outdated, so there is plans in the works to replace it, the current site which is 6.6 acres downtown sold for $1 billion to a developer, the funds raised from the sale will go towards the new hospital, BC Government is providing 1.158 billion in funding, along with 125 million from St. Paul's Foundation, the goal is for the new hospital to be up and running by 2026.

Hospital at the current site will remain fully operational until the new one is completed.

Article

scrubbedexpat091 Aug 14th 2020 1:36 pm

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I assume they meant wifi but interesting ad...:lol:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...ef413beab5.jpg


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