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Post by Curtis on Apr 23, 2005 13:37:39 GMT -8
What do you mean by that?
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Post by clay on Apr 23, 2005 20:16:23 GMT -8
Okay, okay, sorry. Group hug!
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Post by NMcKay on Apr 23, 2005 20:17:48 GMT -8
It means, when you take the fare, and divide it by the run time ( For Example BCF Nanaimo Pass 15$ Divide by 1.525 means that your paying 9.84$ Per hour. the lynx is 25$ Divided by 1.125 = 22.222 $ an hour). equvilant to the same run in Nova scotia aboard "The Cat" which is 48$ divided by 2.25 is 21.333$ an hour.
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Post by Curtis on Apr 24, 2005 9:18:45 GMT -8
So many numbers...so much math hurting my brain
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Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 24, 2005 13:06:50 GMT -8
re the title to this thread:
Sorry Mac, I hate hyperbole, and this one's a stinker.
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Post by Alex on Apr 24, 2005 13:15:10 GMT -8
So many numbers...so much math hurting my brain Try wading through university level math and physics courses. Makes that "math" look as easy as walking. |
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Post by Curtis on Apr 24, 2005 15:55:53 GMT -8
Thats probably very hard. Thank goodness for calculators I just heard that the grade 7 FSA test will use calculator so easy (Homor Simpson Line) I am so smart! s-m-r-t!
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Post by Balfour on Apr 24, 2005 16:02:55 GMT -8
My brother is going to have to do the Grade 10 FSA.
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Post by Curtis on Apr 24, 2005 16:08:20 GMT -8
My sister has to do grade 10 FSA next year
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Post by Ferryman on Apr 24, 2005 16:11:30 GMT -8
Haha, last year when I was in Grade 10 my school messed up in keeping in touch with ordering them, so we never got to do them.  But I still got Grade 12 Goverments next year to look forward to.  |
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Post by Balfour on Apr 24, 2005 16:21:49 GMT -8
Yeah, I have to do provincials in June.
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Post by cascade on Apr 25, 2005 5:12:16 GMT -8
The youth of today - back in my time - yea yea I know you have heard it all before. I found school a lot of fun and going to UVIC then on to UBC a blast. You did your 7 sujects in Grade 12 and if you passed with good marks - you went on to University - if you wanted do.
My nieces came over with there friends and on school trips there eye's and views on the world also openned up a lot. As your only young once - I would travel if you have any slim chance at all. Strong Skier - you will do a lot better in coming to Euope and doing a "season" here teaching and seen how other countries ski.
Harbourlynx Kid - I think and see you working on the "Gin Palaces" in the Med for a season - great eye opener to fast speed ferries and other crafts - which would help your father and Harbour Lynx per say.
As for Karl - "Old Eagle Eye" - you could also do well on working as a AB (Deck Hand) on one of the Fast Ferries here going across to France - how is your French??
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Post by NMcKay on Apr 25, 2005 7:12:19 GMT -8
i want to get my Marine certs, run a couple of summers on the lynx, then go to Europe to see about working.
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Post by cascade on Apr 25, 2005 7:28:09 GMT -8
Sounds good - but then you may have found the women of yours dreams and settle down - missed the chance.
You would be worth a lot more to a operator like Harbourlynx - if you gained experience on another service that op Fast Cat type of vessel. Didn't you say that the there is a new vessel coming on line in 2008 so that would give you more than enought time to try a couple of different vessels out before your new ships comes on line - worth a though.....
Should look at a Deep Sea AB rating - could therefore go far with it.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Apr 25, 2005 17:17:30 GMT -8
if you go to Europe bring back alot of ferry pictures!
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Post by NMcKay on Apr 26, 2005 7:30:52 GMT -8
Yeah well.....its alot more expensive than just the TC Marine Certs. if i get 2 or 3 summers on the lynx, then go there. i have RW exp to offer. and then i can come back with and international Sea Going Ticket, and Drive the lynx, then you guys can come up and say hello anytime you want.
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Post by cascade on Apr 26, 2005 9:42:09 GMT -8
The actual traffic numbers of people using the ferry system over here are lower than in BC. So the European operators have to offer a much better deal.
It is cheaper to fly on the LCC airlines - then hire a car - or take the train via the channel tunnel - fast and cheap to Paris and other parts. The ferry buisness is fighting back - with better vessels - better fares - better food ect...
Going across to Ireland - people fly - as it is faster. The ones who do take a ferry - depends on where you leave from - but can be short trips or longer than anything on the BC Coast - so again they the operators have made the trip a lot more enjoyable. This is where they have the Fast Cats.
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Post by NMcKay on Apr 26, 2005 10:04:40 GMT -8
yeah. the cats seem to have maken a comeback over there. because they have the ability to compete with the Airlines, especially in the comfort area.
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Post by cascade on Apr 26, 2005 10:38:40 GMT -8
It seems that we are on the second generation or third generation of Cat Design and some people now know more about how to operate these types of craft - hence can get better returns from them - plus no real need for massive engines any more - due to better hull design.
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But I still got Grade 12 Goverments next year to look forward to. 