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Post by Scott on Jul 3, 2009 17:35:31 GMT -8
Heard about this on the radio last night. You almost want to laugh but it's really quite sad. Two year old kid..
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Post by Quatchi on Jul 3, 2009 19:07:34 GMT -8
Wow, the kid can barely talk, but he lights up a Marlboro like a seasoned old man. We all know hes going to turn into a drug addicted, useless, bum. Too bad, youtube should really get ride of that clip.
Cheers,
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Post by Quatchi on Jul 3, 2009 21:45:49 GMT -8
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Post by Canucks on Jul 4, 2009 9:26:15 GMT -8
Nice picture of the Royal Canadian. I've always wanted to travel on it until I saw the price.
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Post by Quatchi on Jul 4, 2009 9:49:03 GMT -8
I don't think it was the Royal Canadian. The cars were really dirty, half the windows were broken, and there were no passengers. Well at least based on the fact that there was no rail truck infront of the train I am assuming that the 3 people we saw on the train were not paying customers.
Of course I don't know much about the trains, maybe the locomotive 4107 means something to someone else.
Cheers,
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Post by Canucks on Jul 4, 2009 11:26:56 GMT -8
Hmm, it must have been moving some cars because 4107 is only used for the Royal Canadian.
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Post by Curtis on Jul 6, 2009 11:37:32 GMT -8
Interesting scene looking from our sun deck toward Vancouver Island last night. (too bad I couldn't get better quality though. But these are pretty good nonetheless) Some electrical action in the distance; it was a great showing.
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Post by Neil on Jul 6, 2009 21:50:42 GMT -8
Listening to today's Canucks news, I had to wonder... just how desperate was Andrew Raycroft for a job that he would sign to play here?
Two years ago, he was making $2.2 million; last season $800,000, and now, half a million in Vancouver.
For that, he gets to sit on the bench for 71 games, wearing a baseball cap and chewing gum. Once or twice a month he gets thrown in cold, and because he hardly ever plays, his rhythm and confidence is off, and he ends up with a lacklustre goals against average and save percentage. For the time he spends watching Roberto Luongo, his career goes sideways and his marketability suffers.
I'd say he must have been pretty desperate.
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Post by Mill Bay on Jul 7, 2009 18:34:49 GMT -8
Listening to today's Canucks news, I had to wonder... just how desperate was Andrew Raycroft for a job that he would sign to play here? Two years ago, he was making $2.2 million; last season $800,000, and now, half a million in Vancouver. For that, he gets to sit on the bench for 71 games, wearing a baseball cap and chewing gum. Once or twice a month he gets thrown in cold, and because he hardly ever plays, his rhythm and confidence is off, and he ends up with a lacklustre goals against average and save percentage. For the time he spends watching Roberto Luongo, his career goes sideways and his marketability suffers. I'd say he must have been pretty desperate. I was actually very surprised to hear of the signing. Maybe he is one of those guys that just wants to be near hockey and doesn't care about money, or the numbers he posts. But, for that level of desperation, maybe he should consider retraining for a different position to get more time on the ice.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 8, 2009 17:07:09 GMT -8
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jul 9, 2009 6:35:46 GMT -8
Unless someone has specifically bought "riparian rites," the ocean/lake/other body of water in front of a property is fair game. Someone can anchor any old scow, while not likely in Ganges - a fish farm can be established, and many other uses can be end up right in front of your property as long as it meets federal and local regulations. When purchasing property like this you have to be very careful. In some areas shore access is even allowed along your property. So anyone can tramp along the waterfront. In Ontario this has become a problem. The levels of the lakes here are somewhat maintained because of the lock systems that link Superior to Ontario and onto the St. Lawrence River. Sufficient water has to be maintained for navigation and power needs like the massive power generations plants at Niagara Falls. Because of water management the level of Lake Huron has dropped significantly in recent years. So many cottages both everyday ones and multi-million dollar ones, now find themselves a much farther distance from the water as more granite shoreline has been exposed. Cottages don't own this new land. Older docks no longer reach the water, and new docks that have been built are no longer on the cottagers property. In theory this new land could be sold, turned into waterside park/trails and cottagers cut off from the water. Similar is that of mineral rights. Anyone can enter your property as a surveyer for mineral rights. Obviously more applicable to rural locations, they can come onto your property and do testing for minerals and resources. You own the land but not what is under it.
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Jul 9, 2009 8:09:25 GMT -8
Unless someone has specifically bought "riparian rites," the ocean/lake/other body of water in front of a property is fair game. Someone can anchor any old scow, while not likely in Ganges - a fish farm can be established, and many other uses can be end up right in front of your property as long as it meets federal and local regulations. When purchasing property like this you have to be very careful. In some areas shore access is even allowed along your property. So anyone can tramp along the waterfront. In Ontario this has become a problem. The levels of the lakes here are somewhat maintained because of the lock systems that link Superior to Ontario and onto the St. Lawrence River. Sufficient water has to be maintained for navigation and power needs like the massive power generations plants at Niagara Falls. Because of water management the level of Lake Huron has dropped significantly in recent years. So many cottages both everyday ones and multi-million dollar ones, now find themselves a much farther distance from the water as more granite shoreline has been exposed. Cottages don't own this new land. Older docks no longer reach the water, and new docks that have been built are no longer on the cottagers property. In theory this new land could be sold, turned into waterside park/trails and cottagers cut off from the water. Similar is that of mineral rights. Anyone can enter your property as a surveyer for mineral rights. Obviously more applicable to rural locations, they can come onto your property and do testing for minerals and resources. You own the land but not what is under it. An interesting add to this is water rights (subsurface, that is). Like mineral rights, water rights must be claimed for a property, and situations can crop up where a neighbour could claim the water rights, and drill a well on your property if you don't hold the rights yourself. All the title of your property really gives you is the grass, the trees, and any buildings you construct...lol...and heaven help you if you fail to pay your taxes...then you find out you were really only renting anyways!
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Post by Mike C on Jul 9, 2009 13:21:20 GMT -8
Hmm, it must have been moving some cars because 4107 is only used for the Royal Canadian. In case anyone's interested, on Tuesday I spotted 4107 from the West Coast Express at Waterfront Station (Downtown Vancouver) on the north side of the yard beside the SeaBus terminal.
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jul 9, 2009 20:23:14 GMT -8
Flugel is correct. The Crown (that is the federal goverment) owns what is underneath the surface, i.e. mineral rights and so forth. Provincial governments control subsurface land except where some federal jurisdictions overlap, and there is some variance between provinces. You can purchase mineral rights to your property (no chance of it in an urban area though.) You just have to be prepared for someone to challenge it if they deem you to not exercising those rights. There currently is a theory that Geothermal heating (using ground heat and a heat pump for your home or buildings) is sufficient, but since it is new it hasn't been tested in a court. In some cases you can pay a fee if you aren't actually actively using your rights. BC is among the most liberal in prospecting rights to test on your land. BC allows someone to use the internet to mark areas of a claim but the individual has to actually visit the site. Until they actual use major mechanical equipment on your property you may not even be notified. Nanoose Bay is an example of seabed rights disagreements, in this case between BC and the Federal Government. I doubt the Condo has riparian rights anyways so doubt they have a leg legally to stand on . The only hope is if the tugs block navigation.
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Post by Mill Bay on Jul 14, 2009 10:14:19 GMT -8
Society demands swift justice once again, I see: the people are restless and murmuring: such talk must be dealt with. The people only acknowledge a disciplined hand.
They say if you break the law, the law breaks you. I guess that's true but, just to be sure, the crime has now been corrected and the sentence carried out, so no one now stands condemned and no ill will need be born towards the reformed offender when he returns.
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Post by Dane on Jul 14, 2009 13:43:50 GMT -8
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Jul 15, 2009 3:56:32 GMT -8
lol...at the risk of being its very first occupant , we could use a penalty box, and a set of defined penalties for misbehaving members. That way, all the members would know the who and why (though the classification of the penalty, and not the specifics i.e. unnecessary inciting of illegal activities as opposed to making criminal threats against government officials, are probably only needed, except in certain cases warranting additional clarification) of a suspension of membership. I think this will clarify moderators rationales for suspensions so members know (especially newer ones) how to avoid the penalty box. We could also keep stats, and have a public stoning of the worse offenders each year. ;D
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 15, 2009 6:05:22 GMT -8
I think this will clarify moderators rationales for suspensions so members know (especially newer ones) how to avoid the penalty box. Don't underestimate the ability of people to remain unaware in these issues. Do you remember the Simpsons episode where Homer is trained by the witness relocation program to answer to his new name? ;D
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jul 15, 2009 7:16:23 GMT -8
lol...at the risk of being its very first occupant , we could use a penalty box, and a set of defined penalties for misbehaving members. That way, all the members would know the who and why (though the classification of the penalty, and not the specifics i.e. unnecessary inciting of illegal activities as opposed to making criminal threats against government officials, are probably only needed, except in certain cases warranting additional clarification) of a suspension of membership. I think this will clarify moderators rationales for suspensions so members know (especially newer ones) how to avoid the penalty box. We could also keep stats, and have a public stoning of the worse offenders each year. ;D Like what? Crosschecking to get the best picture taking vantage point while transiting Active Pass? Ungentlemanly conduct during the cinnamon bun ceremony? Tripping to become the first on a new ferry? Too many geeks on the bridge?
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Post by D'Elete BC in NJ on Jul 15, 2009 7:30:38 GMT -8
I think this will clarify moderators rationales for suspensions so members know (especially newer ones) how to avoid the penalty box. Don't underestimate the ability of people to remain unaware in these issues. Do you remember the Simpsons episode where Homer is trained by the witness relocation program to answer to his new name? ;D heh heh...I should have left my post as I originally worded it , "this way errant members will understand better how to come afoul of the moderators"... lol...at the risk of being its very first occupant , we could use a penalty box, and a set of defined penalties for misbehaving members. That way, all the members would know the who and why (though the classification of the penalty, and not the specifics i.e. unnecessary inciting of illegal activities as opposed to making criminal threats against government officials, are probably only needed, except in certain cases warranting additional clarification) of a suspension of membership. I think this will clarify moderators rationales for suspensions so members know (especially newer ones) how to avoid the penalty box. We could also keep stats, and have a public stoning of the worse offenders each year. ;D Like what? Crosschecking to get the best picture taking vantage point while transiting Active Pass? Ungentlemanly conduct during the cinnamon bun ceremony? Tripping to become the first on a new ferry? Too many geeks on the bridge? Yes, exactly in the spirit... ;D
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Post by Scott on Jul 25, 2009 19:29:52 GMT -8
The current weather from the Weather Network for Vancouver is "Light Thunderstorm". Here in Burnaby it's pretty intense... never really seen anything like it except in Ontario.
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Post by Mike C on Jul 25, 2009 19:56:06 GMT -8
Yeah, it's pretty crazy out here too. We just had a few thunderbolts strike down a couple blocks away resulting in some incredibly loud thunder. It's like a rock concert here... well it was, not so bad anymore.
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Post by Canucks on Jul 25, 2009 21:17:33 GMT -8
I was out for a walk in the park when the storm was right above me. My clothes were drenched and I was pretty sure that running through trees during a thunderstorm wasn't smart, but it was pretty neat.
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jul 26, 2009 6:20:55 GMT -8
Welcome to our summer this year. Normally it is during very very hot and humid spells that afternoon thunderstorms develop here from the daytime heating of the sun. So ironically when it is the hottest and most humid we keep green. This year has both been cool (normal BC summer temps) and with lots of thunderstorms. I can't imagine any watering restrictions will be made this summer.
The rain was badly needed there and hopefully it will help with the forest fires. It is always surprising to people how dry it can be on the lee side of the mountains. Seeing the Gulf Islands southern facing grass brown is often strange. The same around Duncan. The forestfire warning signs on the Island Highway at high or extreme is always a bit puzzling to visitors when their perception of BC as very rainy.
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Post by Ferryman on Jul 26, 2009 10:04:32 GMT -8
It was a very interesting storm to watch last night. The mysterious clouds that were making its way over from the Mainland, made for a really interesting Sunset. Coastal Skier has spent the weekend at my place, so he's got some similar photos.. Here's Coronation Mall across from my place: Transfer Beach Amphitheatre There was an interesting combination of sheet lightning and bolt lightning. The Sheet lighting was cool, as it would light up the entire sky for a split second, as if it were daytime.
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