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BladeWorker
Member
I'm as guilty of being the occasional leadfoot as anyone else on this board, but I've got a bit of a different take.
If you're going 115, 120, or -whee- 140 in a 100 zone you're going above the posted limit, and that, by definition, is speeding. If you get caught, you were speeding. Whatever your reason or excuse, you were speeding.
So it's not a question of who's going too slow or who's rightfully driving in the leftmost lane. It's a question of are you going to compromise your own safety for the sake of some dude who is speeding more than you are, and wants to continue to do so unimpeded.
I figure it's better to move over when it is safe to do so than to seize the moment to pretend you're the civilian speed police. Shake your fist at the guy if it makes you feel better, but doing it from the relative safety of your own vehicle is generally a better choice than after you've been ejected as a result of a rear-end initiated spinout that landed you sideways under an eighteen-wheeler.
If you're going 115, 120, or -whee- 140 in a 100 zone you're going above the posted limit, and that, by definition, is speeding. If you get caught, you were speeding. Whatever your reason or excuse, you were speeding.
So it's not a question of who's going too slow or who's rightfully driving in the leftmost lane. It's a question of are you going to compromise your own safety for the sake of some dude who is speeding more than you are, and wants to continue to do so unimpeded.
I figure it's better to move over when it is safe to do so than to seize the moment to pretend you're the civilian speed police. Shake your fist at the guy if it makes you feel better, but doing it from the relative safety of your own vehicle is generally a better choice than after you've been ejected as a result of a rear-end initiated spinout that landed you sideways under an eighteen-wheeler.
Is there anything black-tie happening on Dec 31 downtown-ish? The girlfriend wants to do something formal, and I think this would be an awesome opportunity to do it. Does anybody know about any relatively affordable events (galas and the like; no clubs)?
I bought my tickets on redtag for arguably the most busy time of the year for I think 700 a person (all-inclusive), iirc. I'd look online (expedia, retgaf, etc...) before going to an agency. It also depends on where you guys want to go; I went to Varadero and it was mostly older families and couples (but very fun and relaxing nontheless as we visited downtown Varadero and Havana on our time).
I bought my tickets on redtag for arguably the most busy time of the year for I think 700 a person (all-inclusive), iirc. I'd look online (expedia, retgaf, etc...) before going to an agency. It also depends on where you guys want to go; I went to Varadero and it was mostly older families and couples (but very fun and relaxing nontheless as we visited downtown Varadero and Havana on our time).
-Pyromaniac-
Member
So many people on the road speed and then whine and whine when they get pulled over.
I've never complained about being pulled over (5 times total) because I've been let go without a ticket all but one of the times.
You should report him for cyber bullying.Uh oh.
I got this text message from Kraftwerks earlier today:
Sounds like another meetup is soon upon us.
Uh oh.
I got this text message from Kraftwerks earlier today:
Sounds like another meetup is soon upon us.
Monkey Majik meet up
Earthstrike
Member
Just wanted to say I finally got around to trying Big Moe's at kennedy and steeles. I got the juicy lucy, which is a two patty burger with a wad of cheddar cheese in the middle that just oozes out when you bite into it. It was amazing. It was so good, I ate the entire burger in approximately one minute without even realizing it. (it's a fair sized burger and I normally don't eat that fast.)
I also got an 8 inch funnel cake with ice cream for afterwards and devoured that too. Absolutely amazing. Just make sure you get the juicy lucy.
I also got an 8 inch funnel cake with ice cream for afterwards and devoured that too. Absolutely amazing. Just make sure you get the juicy lucy.
AlphaTwo00
Member
That is a terrifying way of finding out about a meetup.Uh oh.
I got this text message from Kraftwerks earlier today:
Sounds like another meetup is soon upon us.
Yes pls.Uh oh.
I got this text message from Kraftwerks earlier today:
Sounds like another meetup is soon upon us.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Nov meet up? Bah.Uh oh.
I got this text message from Kraftwerks earlier today:
Sounds like another meetup is soon upon us.
Can we try to make it a Fri night or Sat pls?
kave_man gotta have time to rest his body after getting wrecked....
by kraftwerk
Car driving Gaf, i need to change my front brakes/rotors in my car. Any places you guys trust?(Etobicoke area or anywhere close to there really). Car is an 08 Acura TL. Im weary of CT as they will always find something else with the car and im not taking it to the dealer for brakes. I do have to take it to the dealer for something else(Recall) though.
Hope the meetup is in November. December sucks for working in retail, won't let me take days off
Speaking of working in retail, they started playing Christmas music at work. Have to listen to inferior covers of good pop Christmas music. UGHHHHHH.
I only did that one year, but I feel your pain. Worked at Future Shop for one christmas in the home office department. They even had the computer speaker displays hooked up to christmas music so I couldn't drown out the store wide music.
Blood & Bandages is a great little place on College just east of Dovercourt.
Free agents won't sign with your club? Trade for an entire team. Blue Jays win something for a change.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...son-and-jose-reyes-to-blue-jays-in-mega-trade
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...son-and-jose-reyes-to-blue-jays-in-mega-trade
LOL. Didn't Miami taxpayers pay for a new stadium recently? Anyways, great news for Jays fans. We're at least aiming for a playoff spot next year.
I wonder how Farrell feels right about now. Bwahaha. Maybe I'll attend my first Jays game since 2010 next year.
Lucky for us, Loria is a genuine crook and the worst owner in sports!
We seriously have an excellent-looking team right now.
D'Arnaud
EE
Izturis
Lawrie
Bonifacio/Davis
Rasmus
Beastista
Morrow
Johnson
Beurhle
Romero
Happ
So excited right now, get hyped, Toronto! =)
So you also feel confident that AA will move JPA to Texas?
Well, after the V-Dub deal and possibly this blockbuster, it's never wise to bet against the man!
No idea about around there but I go to one in Markham because my cousin turned me on to him because he started his apprenticeship with him. Hopefully someone else can help you out.
EDIT: In case anyone was wondering about mine: www.tlex.ca/
He mostly works on Toyota/Lexus but he repairs all Japanese cars including my Civic.
added_time
Member
I wish I knew anything about baseball to know which players in that trade are good! I love baseball too so I should start paying more attention to it.
Taking a glance at the Men's hair thread, I think it's time for a cut (getting a bit unruly). Any recommendations for good barbers in the city? Haven't yet gotten a haircut here, as I usually get by waiting for school breaks/holidays to come around every few months and getting it done back home.
I personally go to GOA (Korean place right outside of Christie Station). As long as you show them pictures, you're golden.
Terminal on Bay was pretty good when I went a while ago.
Haven't been there in years since I moved but the best barbershop I've been to is Gr Barbershop. Family run barbershop. The wait is quite huge during the weekends though.
https://plus.google.com/106138281534113719687/about?gl=CA&hl=en-CA
https://plus.google.com/106138281534113719687/about?gl=CA&hl=en-CA
I go to either House of Lords, or The Terminal. I've been going to House of Lords for the past few months though.
added_time
Member
Go home, CN Tower, you're drunk
-COOLIO-
The Everyman
glass fell from the trump tower:
http://www.citytv.com/toronto/cityn...236123--glass-falls-from-trump-tower-downtown
google searches suggests that this is the 2nd time this year this has happened
http://www.citytv.com/toronto/cityn...236123--glass-falls-from-trump-tower-downtown
google searches suggests that this is the 2nd time this year this has happened
Oppo
Member
I've had good luck with tripcentral.com
for hair cutting – Aristotales just south of Queen and Sapdina, full on barber-ass barbershop
HOL is ridiculous, it's schizophrenic; decorated like a run down Hard Rock Cafe but they blast nothing but dance and dubstep all day, it's weird.
Nice find, added_time. The dome looks nice lit up at night, but damn the inside still feels like a mausoleum, despite the effort to brighten things up with the Jays' new colour scheme.
Falling glass was a big issue early this year, but in this case, someone actually dropped a pane of glass. Glad no one was hurt.
ChosenPredator
Banned
http://www.walmart.com/ip/InterWorks-Pro-Controller-U-SNES-Wii-U-Wii-Nintendo-Wii/21977080
where can i get that controller? I've only seen it available state side was wondering if anyone knows a canadian store that carries it.
(and WOW that blue jays team im going to start going to games now)
where can i get that controller? I've only seen it available state side was wondering if anyone knows a canadian store that carries it.
(and WOW that blue jays team im going to start going to games now)
1. Just as I got out of my car this morning I saw a bit of snow falling. Winter-GAF get hyped!
2. Is this the same Terminal barbershop you guys were talking about?
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1288023--woman-denied-haircut-goes-to-human-rights-tribunal-of-ontario
2. Is this the same Terminal barbershop you guys were talking about?
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1288023--woman-denied-haircut-goes-to-human-rights-tribunal-of-ontario
That lineup looks great and you didn't even include Reyes!
and then you get to the ridiculous pen..
hahaha, wow, can't believe I missed him! He's who I'm most excited about and I'm so hyped to finally have a real lead-off man on-board. We def have some ridiculous speed now with Reyes/Bonifacio/Davis/Gose.
Just need to get rid of Lind/JPA, some excess pitching perhaps, and we're right in there.
