Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted September 30 Author Share Posted September 30 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted October 1 Share Posted October 1 We had a customer. Claude was French Canadian. Hell of a nice fella. Â He called one day and said he wants some work done, and I'm taking down the information. And when it's all done I told him I needed a PO number. Â "Vairable". Â What? Â "Vairable". Â One more time. Â "Vairable"! Â Var-i-a-ble??? Â "VAIRABLE!!! V E R B A" Â Oh, verbal. Got you. Â Â I called over there one time and I was talking to the secretary and I asked a question about some work that needed done, and she says, "Let me transfer you to Claude". I asked her if she could answer for me because I could not understand the man on the telephone. Face to face, when I could see what his mouth was trying to say I was about 90% understanding. But on the telephone it was less than 50%. Â She kind of whispered, "I can't understand him on the phone either". Â 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted October 1 Author Share Posted October 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 What Canadians are living with and why censorship regulations are coming to Canada. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 Apparently not all Canadians are polite.     Thought the group might enjoy this one. This is what happens when a pissed off bull moose in rut decides your cub is it's latest target. I've seen bears tear up planes but had never seen a moose get pissy. 2 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 5 Share Posted October 5 Hopefully the pilot's not in the back country! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted October 6 Author Share Posted October 6 On 10/5/2024 at 11:04 AM, Sedalia Dave said: Apparently not all Canadians are polite.     Thought the group might enjoy this one. This is what happens when a pissed off bull moose in rut decides your cub is it's latest target. I've seen bears tear up planes but had never seen a moose get pissy.  That's why we always carried a few rolls of Duct Tape when we flew on floats with the PA-18 It came in handy for one of our group when he got blown into some trees on the edge of a lake. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted October 6 Share Posted October 6 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted October 9 Author Share Posted October 9 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Subdeacon Joe Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 20 Share Posted October 20 1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Â Â Boo Hiss Muppet.mp4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 6 hours ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said:   ........ also in Australia.  Not uncommon to see a $200 job done for a $50 carton of XXXX.  🙃 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 9 hours ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said:   ........ also in Australia.  Not uncommon to see a $200 job done for a $50 carton of XXXX.  🙃 Hard to tax payment for the work as well!!  A little off topic: We are seeing more creative barter or exchanges on a quid pro quo here. It's driving the Canada Revenue Agency (The tax people) crazy, trying to figure out how to catch it and tax the exchange. I know of a travel agency that had brochures etc. printed. No $$$$ exchanged, but the shop received two cruise tickets. In other instances, stuff given in exchange, given out in lieu of commissions. We think it has to do with a subtle tax revolt. Are you seeing anything similar??  3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Snorter Posted October 22 Share Posted October 22 2 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Hard to tax payment for the work as well!!  A little off topic: We are seeing more creative barter or exchanges on a quid pro quo here. It's driving the Canada Revenue Agency (The tax people) crazy, trying to figure out how to catch it and tax the exchange. I know of a travel agency that had brochures etc. printed. No $$$$ exchanged, but the shop received two cruise tickets. In other instances, stuff given in exchange, given out in lieu of commissions. We think it has to do with a subtle tax revolt. Are you seeing anything similar??  Lots of it in the late 70's in the UK. My favorite Pub had a back yard garden the Publican wanted lighted. I recall a conversation about the job cost vs. period of free drinks. Another time it was plumbing. Out here neighbors commonly trade work. Too many things take a number of people and with AG profit margins and the smaller households these days, no other way. Helpers also get a great meal, ask me how I know! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted October 22 Author Share Posted October 22 10 minutes ago, Rip Snorter said: Lots of it in the late 70's in the UK. My favorite Pub had a back yard garden the Publican wanted lighted. I recall a conversation about the job cost vs. period of free drinks. Another time it was plumbing. Out here neighbors commonly trade work. Too many things take a number of people and with AG profit margins and the smaller households these days, no other way. Helpers also get a great meal, ask me how I know! Starting to see it here again, triggered is seems by the "Carbon Tax". It really hit a nerve here in Canada, since we are a carbon sink, thanks to our arboreal forests, consuming our own and much of the world's emissions. Meanwhile, the two largest carbon emitters appear to be doing little or nothing and in fact have increased their emissions. (And no, I'm not referring to the USA!) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted October 25 Author Share Posted October 25 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 On 10/22/2024 at 10:32 AM, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: It really hit a nerve here in Canada, since we are a carbon sink, thanks to our arboreal forests, consuming our own and much of the world's emissions. Meanwhile, the two largest carbon emitters appear to be doing little or nothing and in fact have increased their emissions. (And no, I'm not referring to the USA!) That's because the USA is relatively low on emissions. Highest are probably China and India. Of course, the USA is PAYING for it, but... 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Creek Law Dog Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 On 6/12/2023 at 9:51 PM, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Â Yes, I do. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted October 25 Share Posted October 25 On 10/22/2024 at 1:08 PM, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Hard to tax payment for the work as well!!  A little off topic: We are seeing more creative barter or exchanges on a quid pro quo here. It's driving the Canada Revenue Agency (The tax people) crazy, trying to figure out how to catch it and tax the exchange. I know of a travel agency that had brochures etc. printed. No $$$$ exchanged, but the shop received two cruise tickets. In other instances, stuff given in exchange, given out in lieu of commissions. We think it has to do with a subtle tax revolt. Are you seeing anything similar??   I have started doing that myself. I have a friend that needed some patches sewn on their military uniform for a formal event. Instead of payment, I told him to buy me lunch some day, or pay it forward. I have a neighbor that bought a couple of new Gi's and asked me to sew on patches for him. For payment, I asked for a spool of thread to replace the thread I used on his gi. The tax man doesn't need any more of my hard earned money. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted October 27 Author Share Posted October 27 (edited) Mandatory text demanded by system, after picture deletion. Edited October 27 by Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted November 7 Author Share Posted November 7 Clear, in depth thinking, Justin style. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted November 7 Share Posted November 7 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted November 8 Author Share Posted November 8 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted November 8 Share Posted November 8 5 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Since most of them swore to leave in 2016, but never did, why would anyone possibly believe them when they say they are leaving now? Regards     Gateway Kid 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted November 8 Author Share Posted November 8 39 minutes ago, Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life said: Since most of them swore to leave in 2016, but never did, why would anyone possibly believe them when they say they are leaving now? Regards     Gateway Kid  And that's a good thing, 'cause we sure don't want them!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted November 8 Share Posted November 8 27 minutes ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Â And that's a good thing, 'cause we sure don't want them!! We don't either!! 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted November 8 Share Posted November 8 I thought they were going to leave in 2000, when W got elected. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted November 8 Share Posted November 8 (edited) Just more empty promises. Edited November 8 by Eyesa Horg 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted November 9 Share Posted November 9 14 hours ago, Eyesa Horg said: Just more empty promises. But y'all don't understand the problem here. What they view as a threat we are hoping is a promise. Just a matter of semantics. kR 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted November 9 Author Share Posted November 9 Just a reminder why we don't really care for him. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 9 Share Posted November 9 1 hour ago, Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 said: Just a reminder why we don't really care for him. Â Sounds a lot like hitler. Espousing the virtues of the aryan race. One he definitely did not belong to. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted November 10 Share Posted November 10 I hope y'all get a chance to put him in JAIL for a long time   CB 3 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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