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Just back from Montreal. The missus says we had a lot of high winds and a dusting of snow. Lake Erie is always doing something interesting. Apparently to the west, it’s shallow and low and towards Niagara, the water levels are high as well as the swells. It’s a sit by the fireplace and sip...

Oh so many! My neighbour had a KX80 he let me take a rip on. I had no idea what I was doing. Helmet too big, twist the grip and keep lifting my left toe to go faster and hopefully not loop out when I forgot to let off the throttle. I may have clutched or not but, I took off and headed for...

I suppose it just depends on your point of reference? Are we comparing the current circumstances against what time period? Last year, 5 years? 10 years? Longer? Being young and wanting to enter the sport in any era, how was the cost to get started compared to now? Would a 20 something...

As we dipped our toes into the market with a PHEV, using less petro has been nice and indeed our electric bill has gone up but, the cost of that energy is stable in comparison to the various loyalty cards/apps we need to knock 3 cents off a litre depending on the distributor. It’s been an...

Cosmo is a rescue from Boxer Rescue Ontario. They have a fee structure of $650 or less. The cost is less for older dogs. I was a bit reluctant to contact them since there are a number of different adoption organizations out there. We know boxers fairly well so, we kinda of know what we are...

Thread revival time! It’s been 10 years less two days since I posted a pic of a new addition to our home. Cooper passed away almost two years ago and hit us hard. We finally agreed to bring another boxer into our lives. Here is Cosmo.

In my youth, I was hyper anxious to prove how intelligent or capable I could be. My ego was super strong. Being naive during this time, I clung to material things as symbols of success and recognition of my abilities. Having children changed me. Gaining experience from elders in all...

I see you can find it through Home Hardware. I’ve been researching for our garage. No tape/mudding/sanding etc. From a time and ease to install standpoint, seems attractive. Cost per sq might be a bit spendy. Wasn’t aware of any code requirements. See lots of endorsements for its use in...

Not sure if you categorize as TV? It’s limited series I believe. - The Beast In Me: quite enjoyable - Monster: the Ed Gein Story: excellent but, creepy.

Will be interesting to see how 2026 goes. We have home and auto bundled together at the movement but, not afraid to split the business. We have some young adults that are expensive to insure even with drivers Ed and clean records thus far. Having multiple vehicles at the household forces...

I don’t have enough toys to yank the batteries and charge in a central area. I typically have a trickle charger for each toy plugged into its own circuit in the garage. It may appear I’m a dewalt snob but, it’s only for practical purposes and having the same battery type and charging. My...

Research and analysis is important and helps many get to a point of making a decision one way or another. At the same time, you can spin your wheels getting no where………..my limiting factor is typically budget and room. Some folks live and die by a given make and model and quite happy...

68 to 71 for me. 72 was low compression and smogged. You can definitely update with enough budget. As long as it’s chrome bumper and not 73 or younger, I’m in. Oh! And needs to be manual. My aunt has a 71 big block and it was a riot. Loved it!

OP, Just do it and don’t question it. Most regrets I’ve heard are from people that said, I had a chance to try this or buy that AND DIDN’T. You’ve done the research, others can chime in with their opinions. At the end of the day, you have some valid thoughts and want to give it a try. Do...

We often cruise the meat isle early mornings to look for discounted near expiry deals. Zehrs will mark stuff at 50% off and the others like Sobeys will do a dollar amount or 30% off etc. Beef, we grab what we can. Other stuff we are selective. Chuck it into the freezer and take it out...

Burlington Restore get some choice furniture from Oakville/Burlington. You can tell when there is a change in management with pricing at times. They tag it high and then sits. Get too much stuff, they price to clear. We often make an offer and they accommodate. They see us enough to recognize...

All depends on the neighbourhood! Kidding! Generally we avoid fabrics of any kind. Chairs and cabinets and the formentioned lamps and other accessories.

If it’s a neighbour I know, garage beers or something to express our gratitude is a given. Whisky or something.

My wife makes me stop for orphan furniture at the curb. I’m a way back wood hound. Cedars coming out or big old maple that housed the neighborhood raccoons? Hi neighbour! What are your plans for that wood? Mind if i come back with a trailer and take a load off your hands? I believe...

The genny and snowblower are idle way longer than the mower. The garage isn’t heated. Ask a small engine shop how many units they get that won’t start or run each year and the reason why. Crap gas and not getting used. As for the hobby toys, every winter during sometime of each month, I...