Rembrant Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Yup. I understand. I believe Canada has about 1/10 the population of U.S. And I have friends in N.S. that do just what you are doing. Meanwhile Americans are venturing to Canada to buy drugs. But more and more this is being done online. I'm in N.S. as well. The picture on Gary's homepage is my truck just a few miles from my place. A colleague of mine from Oregon used to travel up here with work occasionally, and he would usually try to grab a bottle or two of Tylenol One's (With Codeine). They're available over the counter here...and he liked to get some to keep on hand back home;). As for other purchases...oddly enough, I just heard that we are also shipping vehicles to the US for resale. Two of my friends recently sold Chevy pickup trucks (I believe both were 2014 Silverados, both 4x4). They listed them for sale online locally, and they were both contacted by local dealers that are buying vehicles, shipping them into the US to go into the used car auctions. I guess the profit is all in the exchange rate, and it's not even much profit after shipping...but there's a lot of volume. One guy said they were making about $2000 CDN per vehicle, but it was costing them $1500 each to ship them and process the paper work. Now...$500 per unit may not seem like much profit, but when you're shipping hundreds of them per year...I guess volume wins over margin. Interesting if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 The FORD Lounge... Friendly Open Responsible Discussion Ok, since I apparently cannot edit a poll we'll use "Whatever" as The FORD Lounge... Friendly Open Responsible Discussion So you can now go change your votes if you wish and we will understand that a vote for Whatever is a vote for FORD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 As for religion, I don't see that as being nearly the problem of politics. And most religious people are respectful, so perhaps it won't be an issue. I respectfully disagree, I have watched religion cause huge issues before on internet forums, and it is best to stray away from any mention of it. Just as there are different political views, there are different religious views, and some people take religion way past where it should go and although I don't believe any of our regular members to be that kind of person, the possibility will always be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 As for religion, I don't see that as being nearly the problem of politics. And most religious people are respectful, so perhaps it won't be an issue. I respectfully disagree, I have watched religion cause huge issues before on internet forums, and it is best to stray away from any mention of it. Just as there are different political views, there are different religious views, and some people take religion way past where it should go and although I don't believe any of our regular members to be that kind of person, the possibility will always be there. Shaun, I'm in agreement and that's exactly why I mentioned it. While the forum does have a prayer, and I'd be happy to hear what Gary has planned for Sunday school, when people start espousing their religious views or defaming other ones it gets ugly really quick. I don't think there should be a ban on sharing a confirmation or bar mitzvah, ...whatever, but ideology, theology or idolatry should not be a part of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Shaun, I'm in agreement and that's exactly why I mentioned it. While the forum does have a prayer, and I'd be happy to hear what Gary has planned for Sunday school, when people start espousing their religious views or defaming other ones it gets ugly really quick. I don't think there should be a ban on sharing a confirmation or bar mitzvah, ...whatever, but ideology, theology or idolatry should not be a part of it Oh...religion....what a touchy subject....people hate when other people think they are wrong about their views. That is why I keep mine to myself unless I am asked. So ask away guys, I am dying to tell you!!! hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Oh...religion....what a touchy subject....people hate when other people think they are wrong about their views. That is why I keep mine to myself unless I am asked. So ask away guys, I am dying to tell you!!! hahahaha Religion is a deep held belief that literally shapes a person's view of themselves and the world they live in. It's when they feel questioned or threatened that the fur goes up and the claws come out. Of course there's always the troll that is willing to push any buttons to elicit the response. And this is why we all just can't get along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 Religion is a deep held belief that literally shapes a person's view of themselves and the world they live in. It's when they feel questioned or threatened that the fur goes up and the claws come out. Of course there's always the troll that is willing to push any buttons to elicit the response. And this is why we all just can't get along. Ok, we won't "discuss" religion. But we someone could ask what the Sunday school topic is, or somesuch. Anyway, here's where we are as of right now: What should we call "it"? The Lounge? (7 votes) Off-Topic? (1 vote) Dew Drop Inn? Or Do Drop Inn? (1 vote) Back In The Day? (0 votes) Whatever? (3 votes) Total votes: 12 This poll ends on Jul 02, 2019; 9:06pm. So only three have voted for "Whatever", meaning the FORD Lounge. So, if you want that you'll need to get some of the votes changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsai Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 So only three have voted for "Whatever", meaning the FORD Lounge. So, if you want that you'll need to get some of the votes changed. I like the FORD Lounge idea, so I have changed my vote accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 So only three have voted for "Whatever", meaning the FORD Lounge. So, if you want that you'll need to get some of the votes changed. I like the FORD Lounge idea, so I have changed my vote accordingly. You and two others changed their votes, Matthew. So apparently pointing out that things hadn't changed much got people to think about it as we are now in a dead-heat: 6 for The Lounge and 6 for FORD Lounge. (Yes, folks, "Whatever" translates to FORD Lounge. I cannot edit the poll so have commandeered Whatever for FORD.) The Lounge? (6 votes) Off-Topic? (0 votes) Dew Drop Inn? Or Do Drop Inn? (0 votes) Back In The Day? (0 votes) Whatever? (6 votes) Total votes: 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Cecil Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 You and two others changed their votes, Matthew. So apparently pointing out that things hadn't changed much got people to think about it as we are now in a dead-heat: 6 for The Lounge and 6 for FORD Lounge. (Yes, folks, "Whatever" translates to FORD Lounge. I cannot edit the poll so have commandeered Whatever for FORD.) The Lounge? (6 votes) Off-Topic? (0 votes) Dew Drop Inn? Or Do Drop Inn? (0 votes) Back In The Day? (0 votes) Whatever? (6 votes) Total votes: 12 I changed my vote last night too. Gary, you are the tie breaker. I say make the executive decision and move forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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