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    Blocked IPs?

    Is there a range of blocked IPs? Starting a few weeks ago the site became unreachable from my home IP but I can reach it via cell, from work or from any other IP all with the same devices. Around the same time my home routers IP changed (from ISP work).
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    New?? U-Haul Policies

    I attempted to rent a U-Haul van to move some stuff on Saturday. I reserved the van online but when I went to get it there appears to be some new policies that prevented renting it. So a heads up... They refused to serve me unless I downloaded their app. I said I don't have or want the app...
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    Christmas Gift Ideas 2024 Addition

    Just a thread to bounce back and forth some ideas for Christmas Gifts... For me the kids always seem to be fairly easy to shop for as they have a pretty good idea of what they want. Shopping for the wife always seems to be difficult for me, trying to get something "thoughtful" off list...
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    Heads Up--Toronto Water Meter Issues

    Apparently the transmission units are failing so the city cannot read many, many, many water meters. The first issue is potentially delayed bills which means you may get a future huge bill as it covers multiple bills they couldn't read/send. People cry about this one but they are not over...
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    Waterproof Car Canopy Free to GTAMer

    backmarkerducati submitted a new listing: Waterproof Car Canopy Free to GTAMer - Waterproof Car Canopy Free to GTAMer Learn more about this listing...
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    The "Official" Watch Thread and all Things Horological

    So we have hijacked enough other threads maybe it is time for a new one! Watch talk, new acquisitions, wrist shots.... baller or not, it is all horological coolness. No counterfeits please... I will start it off with a Wednesday wrist shot, just back from a complete overhaul and to replace the...
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    Latest SCAM (Sump and Back Flow Inspection)

    We received this call yesterday, maybe let older family members know about this one and a heads up to everyone. Caller says they are with the city and they have a "contractor" doing inspections in your area of sump pumps and back flow valves, they need access to your home and want to schedule an...
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    Ryerson renamed TMU

    They have picked a new name for Ryerson University.... it is now Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Seems like a lame name to me, it rings like one of those weird online only schools or one of those private career colleges...
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    Monthly Hydro Use, What is Everyone At?

    I have been comparing with friends/family and I am shocked at how much some consume in a month without any super special stuff like pools etc. Just wondering where people are at in comparison... in kWh as the rates vary. We did have some higher consumption over COVID as the four of us were home...
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    Automatic Insurance Check when Renewing (roadside?)

    So I just renewed my plates, two cars and the bike. For both cars the system already knew I had insurance and the renewal did not even ask me about insurance (automatically checked it off). On the bike I still had to enter the info in manually, company and policy number. Cars are cooperators...
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    MEC as we know it will be no more....

    https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/mec-to-be-acquired https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/mec-acquired-private-investment-firm-1.5723934 Sold to a private equity firm. Not entirely COVID related as they were bleeding money in 2019 before COVID. The shipping for their online store was a bit of a...
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    Has anyone here had a bicycle stolen and you know the serial number?

    Assuming the theft was reported, If so can you type it into the following RCMP database and tell me if it comes back as stolen.... I don't need the serial number just a yeah or nay. http://app.cpic-cipc.ca/English/searchformbikes.cfm Sort of an odd request I know.... I have never gotten a...
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    Source for Security/Tamper Proof Screws/Bolts

    Looking to add a little extra security for my roof rack. The current bolts are M6 allen. I have been looking high and low for a local source for security/tamper proof bolts and I keep coming up empty. Tried Brafasco, they have nothing. Tried Fastenal, they won't sell to the public! Of course...
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    Any Roofer Recomendations Etobicoke?

    I have put the patio cover project aside for now (other thread). We need to redo the house roof and so far the quotes are absolutely ridiculous (IMO). My guess is I am expected by the roofers to pay a hefty postal code tax. Quotes are coming in upwards to $20K (pre tax)! So I am looking for a...
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    Where can I get steel roofing for DIY in the GTA

    I have done a tonne of google searches, they just keep pointing me to people who install steel roofs... Background: I am building an outdoor kitchen on my side patio. I want to build a small roof over top of it (patio cover if you like) and I would like to put steel roofing on top. The house...
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    Home Boiler Service Recommendation

    Anyone have a company recommendation for servicing (possibly replacing) a home gas boiler (actually technically hot water heat)? Home heating repair can be a real crap shoot...
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    Canadians are taxed below the OECD average

    http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2017/06/04/taxes-canada_n_16950242.html Ran across this the other day...always lots of ways to spin the data to support the narrative. Should be fun watching the Trickle-Down-Economics and Bigotry GTAM crowd lose their collective poop about this spin.... Discuss
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    More Pan Am BS--Kayne West This Time

    What a load that this guy is going to "headline" the closing ceremonies. Here is the petition to have him replaced with some Canadian Talent. https://www.change.org/p/toronto-pan-am-games-don-t-have-kanye-west-perform-the-closing-ceremony-for-the-toronto-pan-american-games...
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    Pan Am Opening Ceremonies = total crap

    What a load of crap. Why can’t we showcase all Canadians and why can’t we showcase that Toronto is a modern metropolis. Instead we showcase ancient pasts and have a bunch of “art” that needs to be explained by the commentator on TV to figure out what the hell is going on…. If I was running the...
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    1978 Honda CB400T--Price Proportional to Hassle, parts bike

    I have a 1978 CB400T that I am going to scrap. The bike is more or less complete but it has been sitting outside for a few years. Last I checked the motor still turns over, rims look straight, gas tank is rusted... Does anyone need any parts before it goes to scrap? PM me and let me know. I will...
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