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Now I'm no fan of cricket, but even I know that 58 isn't a great score.
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I think I would enjoy having a small home bussiness selling fish supplies online and such.
Seems to be a few people doing that as a hobby job. Only problem is living in a rental and a condo doesnt seem possible as you need a bussiness license to buy wholesale. |
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12468082)
I think I would enjoy having a small home bussiness selling fish supplies online and such.
Seems to be a few people doing that as a hobby job. Only problem is living in a rental and a condo doesnt seem possible as you need a bussiness license to buy wholesale. Apply for a business licence | City of Vancouver http://vancouver.ca/doing-business/h...-business.aspx <- definition of home based business - if you sell goods without anyone coming to the premises, you should be ok. :) |
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12468082)
I think I would enjoy having a small home bussiness selling fish supplies online and such.
Seems to be a few people doing that as a hobby job. Only problem is living in a rental and a condo doesnt seem possible as you need a bussiness license to buy wholesale. I have had numerous tropical tanks over the years, but never a marine tank. That's for when I build the millionaire property :rofl: |
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Ill have to inquire with the property manager and see if they would permit an online only bussiness.
In the lease it says no commercial actiivty permitted and suppose this would be considered commercial but as there would be nobody coming to the building maybe it would be possible.
Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12468096)
Could you not get a home-based business license?
Apply for a business licence | City of Vancouver Home-based business | City of Vancouver <- definition of home based business - if you sell goods without anyone coming to the premises, you should be ok. :) |
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Both. I have been keeping aquariums since I was 10 or 11.
My parents were not keen on them so I did all the maintenance on my tanks. When I wad around 16 I had 4 fresh and 2 marine. Now I just have 2 relatively small and basic tanks. One fresh and one marine. Most of the demand for aquarium maintenance is for commercial set ups which does require skills I dont have like plumbing and carpentry skills. Fish care side though I am pretty knowlegeable at this point. Been reading and learning about fish for 30 or more years now. There is a program in Oregon at a college in aquarium science which prepare one to work in a public aquarium. I have looked into the program but not sure if I could get math skills high enough. Need to be able to do intermediate algebra along with an Written Experiential Assessment, 2 letters of reccomendation from an academic source. Math is the most difficult to acheive. I have been working on upgrading math but its not gone well. Math is why I have not gone back to school. Every program I look into seems to require math. http://www.oregoncoastcc.org/aquariu...m-application/
Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 12468100)
Tropical or marine? Surely in Vancouver there must be enough wealthy people to support a marine fish/tank/supplies business? I know it's your hobby but are you genuinely knowledgable enough to sell your skills as a business? Brilliant if you can.
I have had numerous tropical tanks over the years, but never a marine tank. That's for when I build the millionaire property :rofl: |
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Random question that I didn't feel important enough to make its own thread - when you go through CBP preclearance at YYZ, do they still stamp your passport? Last few times i've been to the US i've crossed by land and they don't stamp there / I use my NEXUS card so just curious.
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yes they do ( or at least they did last time I went)
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12467468)
Watching videos on you tube that people have posted showing their fish rooms/basements etc, so lucky they are...lol
.. I've recently been following a marine forum and looking at videos of 500 and 600 gallon set ups (though mine isn't that big) and reading the questions. I've been quite shocked at how many are obviously in apartments or rented houses. People report all manner of humidity issues (complaints from other tenants) and some of the set ups are clearly taxing the strength of the floor. It just seems bizarre to me to configure something that costs the price of a small car, and is difficult to move, in a rented flat. |
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Originally Posted by Gozit
(Post 12468676)
Random question that I didn't feel important enough to make its own thread - when you go through CBP preclearance at YYZ, do they still stamp your passport? Last few times i've been to the US i've crossed by land and they don't stamp there / I use my NEXUS card so just curious.
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With the big tanks unless you own and can properly install with reinforced flooring and ventilaltion and such a big tank isnt worth it. Hard to move and well it will cause humidity issues as you say.
One reason I want a house to own is so I can have a large tank. Well 125 gallons or so. If I won the lotto would not mind a 5k gallon or so...lol My 30 gal causes no humidity issues.
Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 12468686)
We're renovating the kitchen, where the aquarium sits, and as part of that, I have a new tank and cabinet sitting in the garage. In due course the old one will be moved into the hall (somehow), the new one put in place (somehow) and the content of the old one transferred.
I've recently been following a marine forum and looking at videos of 500 and 600 gallon set ups (though mine isn't that big) and reading the questions. I've been quite shocked at how many are obviously in apartments or rented houses. People report all manner of humidity issues (complaints from other tenants) and some of the set ups are clearly taxing the strength of the floor. It just seems bizarre to me to configure something that costs the price of a small car, and is difficult to move, in a rented flat. |
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Scooter has a maintenance issue. Not sure yet what is wrong. Its in the shop.
Hopefully nothing major. If it is major and costly, getting to and from work will be difficult. |
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12468734)
With the big tanks unless you own and can properly install with reinforced flooring and ventilaltion and such a big tank isnt worth it. Hard to move and well it will cause humidity issues as you say.
One reason I want a house to own is so I can have a large tank. Well 125 gallons or so. If I won the lotto would not mind a 5k gallon or so...lol My 30 gal causes no humidity issues. |
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When did Cadbury's lose their 's?
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Originally Posted by Teaandtoday5
(Post 12468818)
When did Cadbury's lose their 's?
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What cruel bastard put an s in lisp?
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Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 12468831)
I don't know but a trip to dailymail.co.uk and a search on "country dogs gone to" should turn it up.
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Originally Posted by Teaandtoday5
(Post 12468846)
Yep, when I searched that it was just full of stuff about how creme eggs are not the same anymore, and someone who isn't white and inbred is marrying into the royal family??:eek:
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Originally Posted by dbd33
(Post 12468855)
And now you've done that search intelligence agencies all over the world have you down as a Farage voter.
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Originally Posted by Teaandtoday5
(Post 12468846)
Yep, when I searched that it was just full of stuff about how creme eggs are not the same anymore, and someone who isn't white and inbred is marrying into the royal family??:eek:
I haven't seen any "Fury as brown immigrant seduces Our Prince Harry" stories yet, so perhaps the DM sycophancy to the Royals trumps its usual fury at brown people, immigrants and luvvies. |
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Originally Posted by Jingsamichty
(Post 12468918)
Normally you can predict a headline in the Daily Mail by simply starting with the words "Fury as...", e.g. "Fury as Creme Eggs aren't the same any more."
I haven't seen any "Fury as brown immigrant seduces Our Prince Harry" stories yet, so perhaps the DM sycophancy to the Royals trumps its usual fury at brown people, immigrants and luvvies. |
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While I dont dislike my job, this sort of work was more rewarding when working for an airline and getting flight benefits that permitted one to travel often.
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12469409)
While I dont dislike my job, this sort of work was more rewarding when working for an airline and getting flight benefits that permitted one to travel often.
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Originally Posted by bats
(Post 12469739)
I can see how that would help.
Once took a red eye to NYC had breakfast went to empire state building, world trade center, times square and statue of liberty, got dinner and took a 7pm flight back home to west coast. When I lived in Phoenix a group of us from work all had Fri to Sun off so would fly down to Mexico almost weekly. I was early 20s then. The airline I worked for was very generous could fly anywhere we flew free. International was free but did require payment of some taxes. We had 100 some odd agreements with other airlines as well. Could for example fly on British Airways for $50 each way at the time. But I never went to Europe. Ahh the good ole days of having freedom to travel. We were not paid well but the flight benefits kept people around. I started in 1998 at 6.04 per hour. When I left in 2003 I was up to 8.83 per hour. They also provided single employees 100% healthcare no monthly premiums or co pays. Pay was low but benfits were good. All the flights I took would have been 150 or 200k if I had to purchase tickets. Had a lot of first class flights since we would be upgraded if room was available in first. |
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12469843)
It was nice. I went somewhere pretty much weekly on my days off.
Once took a red eye to NYC had breakfast went to empire state building, world trade center, times square and statue of liberty, got dinner and took a 7pm flight back home to west coast. When I lived in Phoenix a group of us from work all had Fri to Sun off so would fly down to Mexico almost weekly. I was early 20s then. The airline I worked for was very generous could fly anywhere we flew free. International was free but did require payment of some taxes. We had 100 some odd agreements with other airlines as well. Could for example fly on British Airways for $50 each way at the time. But I never went to Europe. Ahh the good ole days of having freedom to travel. We were not paid well but the flight benefits kept people around. I started in 1998 at 6.04 per hour. When I left in 2003 I was up to 8.83 per hour. They also provided single employees 100% healthcare no monthly premiums or co pays. Pay was low but benfits were good. All the flights I took would have been 150 or 200k if I had to purchase tickets. Had a lot of first class flights since we would be upgraded if room was available in first. And talking of travelling, what paperwork did you need for your dog when you crossed the border? Just a rabies certificate? |
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The first time she was too young for rabies so was exempt from needing it to cross.
Now they at times ask for a copy of her rabies which we always have but most of the time the time they never ask to see it. Same with going into the US, sometimes they ask but most of the time dont.
Originally Posted by bats
(Post 12469881)
That does sound fun. Good for you for taking advantage of it, I'm sure I'd have been a boring old fart and stayed at home.
And talking of travelling, what paperwork did you need for your dog when you crossed the border? Just a rabies certificate? |
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12469927)
The first time she was too young for rabies so was exempt from needing it to cross.
Now they at times ask for a copy of her rabies which we always have but most of the time the time they never ask to see it. Same with going into the US, sometimes they ask but most of the time dont. |
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Originally Posted by Jsmth321
(Post 12469843)
It was nice. I went somewhere pretty much weekly on my days off.
Once took a red eye to NYC had breakfast went to empire state building, world trade center, times square and statue of liberty, got dinner and took a 7pm flight back home to west coast. When I lived in Phoenix a group of us from work all had Fri to Sun off so would fly down to Mexico almost weekly. I was early 20s then. The airline I worked for was very generous could fly anywhere we flew free. International was free but did require payment of some taxes. We had 100 some odd agreements with other airlines as well. Could for example fly on British Airways for $50 each way at the time. But I never went to Europe. Ahh the good ole days of having freedom to travel. We were not paid well but the flight benefits kept people around. I started in 1998 at 6.04 per hour. When I left in 2003 I was up to 8.83 per hour. They also provided single employees 100% healthcare no monthly premiums or co pays. Pay was low but benfits were good. All the flights I took would have been 150 or 200k if I had to purchase tickets. Had a lot of first class flights since we would be upgraded if room was available in first. Since we could give some trips away my parents went for a trip somewhere in the eastern bloc, Bulgaria I think. I recall my Mother being astonished that, in that country "they don't point their brickwork". |
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Originally Posted by bats
(Post 12470148)
That's what I thought so thanks for confirming it. You can't take dog food can you?i don't want him to have the squits from having a new food.
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Food products from Canada, including pet food and fresh (frozen or chilled), cooked, canned or otherwise processed products containing beef, veal, bison, and cervid (e.g., deer, elk, moose, caribou, etc.) are now permitted from Canada in passenger baggage. Products containing sheep, lamb, or goat are prohibited and will not be allowed entry.
Travelers must provide proof of the origin of beef, pork, poultry, cervid meat, and pet food in order to bring them into the United States. Examples of proof of origin include the grocery store receipt where the product was purchased or the label on the product indicating the Province in which it was packaged. USDA APHIS | Canadian Agricultural Products |
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Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian
(Post 12470174)
Food products from Canada, including pet food and fresh (frozen or chilled), cooked, canned or otherwise processed products containing beef, veal, bison, and cervid (e.g., deer, elk, moose, caribou, etc.) are now permitted from Canada in passenger baggage. Products containing sheep, lamb, or goat are prohibited and will not be allowed entry.
Travelers must provide proof of the origin of beef, pork, poultry, cervid meat, and pet food in order to bring them into the United States. Examples of proof of origin include the grocery store receipt where the product was purchased or the label on the product indicating the Province in which it was packaged. USDA APHIS | Canadian Agricultural Products |
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After watching the England football fans ugly behavior in Amsterdam and the cheating by the Australian national cricket team it was nice to enjoy the recent Players Championship snooker tournament over the weekend. No hooliganism, no abusive language, no chanting from the crowd, not one the player took a dive, no ball tampering or any of players talking smack to each other. Just hushed silence and reverence on every shot. I think both the football and cricket authorities could learn some important lessons from snooker.
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Originally Posted by Oink
(Post 12470556)
After watching the England football fans ugly behavior in Amsterdam and the cheating by the Australian national cricket team it was nice to enjoy the recent Players Championship� snooker tournament over the weekend. No hooliganism, no abusive language, no chanting from the crowd, not one the player took a dive, no ball tampering or any of players talking smack to each other. Just hushed silence and reverence on every shot. I think both the football and cricket authorities could learn some important lessons from snooker.
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Originally Posted by Teaandtoday5
(Post 12470621)
Bore everyone rigid and there’ll be no trouble?
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12470644)
Are you not excited watching men playing with their balls? :lol:
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Living in Vancouver is stressful.
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I had a wisdom tooth out this morning.
My mouth is slightly crooked. :lol: |
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Difficult to arrange a medical appointment when the doctor is booking 4 months out, and my work schedule only gets released in 3 week increments.
No possible way I can predict when I'll be available 4 months from now... |
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