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  1. MacDoc

    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    Nobbie a third of adults in GTA don't drive. Funny how Norway manages and yet you keep throwing up barriers. The average commute return is 70 minutes for the GTA - 16 km each way. - even the weakest EV works weekly let alone the ranges coming out now. You don't need daily charging, you barely...
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    Recent movies you saw - recommend or no

    Dating myself :rolleyes: ....saw these when they first came out... Very good production - sound in particular Lee Van Cleef is terrific These might be worth a watch after following up in reverse order ....lots more Van Cleef For a Few Dollars More ... all on Prime but leaving soon. Could...
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    Early adopter on a Tesla - my longest term client got a rude surprise on one of his service visits. "Sir you need new brakes" Hunh.....I never use them. "Yes sir that's the problem" Dealer wanted some $1600 for full redo but haggling all around with Tesla and dealerI think he got it down to...
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    Cheapskates Corner

    ******* drug companies and chemists...paying $42 for Chemist Own 30 tablets for pseudoephredine decongestants on prescription from WholeLife Pharmacy. Decided to check on Chemist Discount warehouse ....$17 for 24 tablets on prescription same ingredients grrrr - was used to paying $9 for 12...
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    Yep Canada is challenged for solar but wind is woefully under developed and Ontario has a solid nuclear base, Quebec immense hydro plus the cold weather is also a challenge. Many houses like ours have no heat source at all. Canada generally has to have energy and housing for 4 seasons .....tho...
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    Australia likely just a step ahead of Canada in the EV rush ....combined with the crazy home battery surge. No automotive industry to protect and maybe higher hydrocarbon fuel costs here...
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    Where to get a puppy?

    What's worse than one disobedient dog .....two with a fence between them ..fookin yap yap yap and completely ignoring both owners, :eek:
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    The Reasonably Priced Used Motorcycles for Sale Thread

    Wasn't sure if this was overpriced or :unsure: ...talk about a garage queen. Less than 200 km riding per year!!!! :oops: 🤷‍♂️ What a waste of adventure on a fine bike...
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    Plucked chuck 🥳 on a chilly night .... Move move on, nothing to see here 🤷‍♂️ So much for 11 hours sleep :cautious: Don't recall seeing Noraly so buzzy 🐝 .... We enjoyed Kings Canyon and I was impressed partner doing the hike up those stairs as she was not 100%. I have some lovely photos of...
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    Recent movies you saw - recommend or no

    Forgot how good this is Fantastic cast... American Film Institute named it as one of the top 10 mystery films ever. 2 Oscars.
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    TV shows currently watching

    I like Dick Wolf stuff - 5 seasons - starts with a crazy :oops:
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    Any GTAM'ers own an electric vehicle?

    but why not take a break and charge for 1/2 hour
  13. MacDoc

    Back to motorcycling!

    Welcome back - that's a long break rather than a bit of one. What was the reasoning? :unsure: I took a break when kids came but not two decades.:oops:
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    Well she's having an "adventure" :eek: Puncture week :rolleyes: Impressed with the BMW1300 They saw a wallaby on the wrong continent so did we...you are supposed to report them as they are invasive Sean and Emily are out for a 3-4 year around the world ride. They sold up in UK and are...
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    We visited this tree tho if I recall was leafless at the time - will find tomorrow Chasing my NZ photos -on the camera cards. Found one of Mount Doom North Island Rather like my capture
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    Enjoyed this drive and cruising the Sound. Still chasing my photos from NZ :unsure: Chasing my NZ photos We had one of these rascals perched on our external mirror at the same waiting spot Very cheeky and I have lots of photos of them
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    Getting the hang of making very small bowl of bolognese. Got the pasta sorted tho I might try the angel hair next time. it was 99¢ spaghetti pasta from Coles and still have lots left. Was really weary of the plastic bits and other debris from the instant noodles and with the house battery even...
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    .... and in further news ...the Sennheiser headphones came back to life :rolleyes: ....switching between them, my kids old beat up Beats and the no name behind the neck that I use for riding sure shows up the sound quality and BlueTooth range/features. Momentum 4s remain in the top tier for good...
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    Riding Down Under - Tropical Cairns Australia

    No feathers but all green 🍀 Took a minute to switch gears ... Our over large puppy not yet a a year old decided to chew on the only working TV remote and then try and bury it. Partner found it in the back yard and rescued what remained. The main casualty was the power button - the rest of...
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    Soccer/football thread 2022

    I didn't get quite enough of him ....
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