Recent content by mimico_polak

Love my Scrambler but a long distance tourer it is not. Minimal wind protection. Short fuel range (sub 200km) Low options for luggage Outside of that….the sound and ride is fantastic.

Never considered a cruise in all honesty. Listened to a news bit yesterday where due to Cuba being closed, west coast of MX being ‘dangerous’ all the other destinations this season have gone through the roof to meet the demand. Many more families choosing cruises. May be something to consider.

Good point. I’d say no more than a 6hr flight with a budget of 8-10k. Seems the budget is growing every year. This year we came close to 8k. 2 years ago was 6k. Kids aren’t free any more.

We’ve heard that DR isn’t all that inviting to Canadians unless they speak Spanish. Handful of friends said the staff would literally ignore them and go only toward Spanish / French speaking tourists and ignore the English speakers. But….could just be the tourists weren’t good to them. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I'm typing this as we wait for our shuttle back home from Cancun and we can't help but wonder where to go next year as we make sacrifices annually to save for the next trip (i.e.: we start saving the week we return and put money away so we pay cash and not credit). Where are some general...

Claims mean nothing without real world experience. I can claim to be 30, 6ft tall, and rich with a full head of hair. Sadly all of those are a lie. Show me the proof and validation. As for the 500e…I’d love one as a commuter (same as a Mini EV). But right now neither is an option due to cost...

The ONLY reason I do my higher up roof is because I’m scared of heights. I have a side split same as you, and those first few rows terrify me. If it wasn’t for tjay. I’d do my damn roof myself as it’s coming up for replacement. Unless my friends agree to 1.5….but over many tequilas in MX...

Well said and all things I had to be careful with my dad. He liked to do some shortcuts that he’s done before and I basically ripped off any boards that didn’t properly set. Now…I was militant and WAY overdid it….but as I said before, I’m extremely proud of the results and how it came out...

Didn’t know about the motor. But at least new ones should have decent warranty to cover any issues. I think he paid close to 20k all in with the luggage and everything.

Been about 2 seasons now and buddy said he loves his IBEX800. Honestly his review is making me consider it as a replacement for the Scrambler. I saw them all over Poland last year with many dealers. And tons of them here in Mexico also. Not sure about dealer support in Ontario but...

Exactly. 'Unskilled labour' just means that it's not a certified trade but a basic knowledge of the work is required to not totally screw up a job (whether for oneself or a customer).

A cult is a cult….regardless of flavour or colour. Whenever someone tells me I ‘drink the koolaid’ my response is always the same… ‘We all drink the kool-aid. Only difference is the colour and flavours.’

The biggest mistake people make with vinyl siding is the nail is too tight and doesn’t allow the vinyl to expand and contract with temperature changes. Look at any vinyl siding in your area on a hot day and you’ll see the effect in wavy siding. It’s because it’s fixed in place and can’t float...

I didn't even know there were FIAT dealerships in Canada. Just thought they sold under the Chrysler branded dealerships.

The ‘Don’t tread on me crowd’ loves being trampled on by their own hero. Hilarious how many of them protect the First Amendment…but are too chicken to protect it when the downfall of their nation is being speed run by corrupt politicians. Just goes to show how much BS is there, and they’re all...