Author Topic: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread (Read 3056573 times)

random006 · « **Reply #13140 on:** December 24, 2019, 05:55:57 pm »

Quote from: ChaosphereIX on December 23, 2019, 12:38:50 pm

Hyundai Venue. Driven by real demographic....a boomer....not the targeted millenials.

I saw my first Venue today. Nice red colour. Looks to be close to the Kia Soul in size, if not shape.

I could not see the driver clearly, so no comment on the demographic. [emoji6]

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rrocket · « **Reply #13141 on:** January 08, 2020, 05:15:01 pm »

40+ wild turkeys.....

blur911 · « **Reply #13142 on:** January 10, 2020, 11:55:07 am »

A 4-car convoy of natives blocking all lanes and being escorted by the OPP while doing 50kph down the 401, followed by thousands of angry motorists and truckers.
Thankfully, not going my way

quadzilla · « **Reply #13143 on:** January 10, 2020, 05:01:57 pm »

Stopped for gas on the way home and there was a guy juggling with one hand while he pumped his gas.

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #13144 on:** January 13, 2020, 06:17:27 pm »

I parked next to a mint 7th Gen Corolla at Superstore this evening. This thing is as vanilla as they come, even with an automatic transmission. 20 year old me would have just dismissed it. 36 year old me appreciates it because it's a super clean 20-year old appliance that somebody thought was worthwhile enough to keep nice. Seriously mint.

Scaerio · « **Reply #13145 on:** January 13, 2020, 06:26:09 pm »

Stuff like that is especially rare around here, where the road salt eats everything. I saw an immaculate first-gen Forester here a couple of weeks ago.

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #13146 on:** January 13, 2020, 06:38:47 pm »

So, I happened to come back to my truck at the same time as the owner. Apparently he's the 2nd owner, having just bought it. It's a Manitoba car, serviced at a local Toyota dealer its entire life. 133 000kms, which is very low for a 1997.

I'm as surprised as anyone that rust hasn't killed it, but this thing was immaculate inside and out.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #13147 on:** January 13, 2020, 06:45:20 pm »

Nice. Those are a high point for a basic and functional Corrola. I saw someone commuting in a mid 90s Toyota MR2 turbo through the cold and snow.

Scaerio · « **Reply #13148 on:** January 13, 2020, 06:50:55 pm »

Cool!

GBA - generally, cars in MB, SK, and AB tend to rust much less than those in ON and points east. Your much colder winter temperatures result in much less road salt being used, plus the less humid environment helps.

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #13149 on:** January 13, 2020, 07:23:34 pm »

Quote from: Scaerio on January 13, 2020, 06:50:55 pm

Cool!

GBA - generally, cars in MB, SK, and AB tend to rust much less than those in ON and points east. Your much colder winter temperatures result in much less road salt being used, plus the less humid environment helps.

True, although 23 years old is getting on a bit even for a MB car.

rrocket · « **Reply #13150 on:** January 14, 2020, 07:00:12 pm »

Field full of wild swans

KD · « **Reply #13151 on:** January 15, 2020, 02:24:16 pm »

Today I saw a Nautilus in the flesh for the first time. It had the 2.7T and looked pretty good to my eyes. What a difference a grille can make.

sailor723 · « **Reply #13152 on:** January 15, 2020, 02:30:21 pm »

Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 02:24:16 pm

Today I saw a Nautilus in the flesh for the first time. It had the 2.7T and looked pretty good to my eyes. What a difference a grille can make.

I've seen one around the neighbourhood a few times now. Good looking vehicle. I didn't realize until i checked but we no longer have a Lincoln dealer in SJ. Moncton is the closest place to buy one now.

blur911 · « **Reply #13153 on:** January 15, 2020, 02:33:18 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on January 14, 2020, 07:00:12 pm

Field full of wild swans

I often see about that many in "elevator bay" here in Kingston. Never seen them on dry land.

Fobroader · « **Reply #13154 on:** January 15, 2020, 02:36:24 pm »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on January 13, 2020, 06:45:20 pm

Nice. Those are a high point for a basic and functional Corrola. I saw someone commuting in a mid 90s Toyota MR2 turbo through the cold and snow.

I like his style!!

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KD · « **Reply #13155 on:** January 15, 2020, 03:08:00 pm »

Quote from: sailor723 on January 15, 2020, 02:30:21 pm

Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 02:24:16 pm
Today I saw a Nautilus in the flesh for the first time. It had the 2.7T and looked pretty good to my eyes. What a difference a grille can make.

I've seen one around the neighbourhood a few times now. Good looking vehicle. I didn't realize until i checked but we no longer have a Lincoln dealer in SJ. Moncton is the closest place to buy one now.

Wow, I didn't realize that. I guess shouldn't be surprised. We went for an uptown excursion with friends last weekend and the state of retail in SJ is pretty dire.

I am looking to buy a turntable for my audio system and my only option is to buy online. Last time i bought audio stuff I was able to buy it locally but not anymore.

Seafoam · « **Reply #13156 on:** January 15, 2020, 03:15:36 pm »

Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 03:08:00 pm

Quote from: sailor723 on January 15, 2020, 02:30:21 pm
Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 02:24:16 pm
Today I saw a Nautilus in the flesh for the first time. It had the 2.7T and looked pretty good to my eyes. What a difference a grille can make.

I've seen one around the neighbourhood a few times now. Good looking vehicle. I didn't realize until i checked but we no longer have a Lincoln dealer in SJ. Moncton is the closest place to buy one now.

Wow, I didn't realize that. I guess shouldn't be surprised. We went for an uptown excursion with friends last weekend and the state of retail in SJ is pretty dire.

I am looking to buy a turntable for my audio system and my only option is to buy online. Last time i bought audio stuff I was able to buy it locally but not anymore.

Any turntables interest you on this site? https://www.glubes.ca/product-category/turntables-accessories/turntables/

A good friend of mine works there.

Gurgie · « **Reply #13157 on:** January 15, 2020, 03:23:51 pm »

Quote from: Seafoam on January 15, 2020, 03:15:36 pm

Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 03:08:00 pm
Quote from: sailor723 on January 15, 2020, 02:30:21 pm
Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 02:24:16 pm
Today I saw a Nautilus in the flesh for the first time. It had the 2.7T and looked pretty good to my eyes. What a difference a grille can make.

I've seen one around the neighbourhood a few times now. Good looking vehicle. I didn't realize until i checked but we no longer have a Lincoln dealer in SJ. Moncton is the closest place to buy one now.

Wow, I didn't realize that. I guess shouldn't be surprised. We went for an uptown excursion with friends last weekend and the state of retail in SJ is pretty dire.

I am looking to buy a turntable for my audio system and my only option is to buy online. Last time i bought audio stuff I was able to buy it locally but not anymore.

Any turntables interest you on this site? https://www.glubes.ca/product-category/turntables-accessories/turntables/

A good friend of mine works there.

Not sure of your TT budget, but bang for the buck wise this one is pretty good - https://www.glubes.ca/shop/turntables-accessories/turntables/pro-ject-belt-drive-turntable-debut-carbon-dc/

sailor723 · « **Reply #13158 on:** January 15, 2020, 04:06:48 pm »

Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 03:08:00 pm

Quote from: sailor723 on January 15, 2020, 02:30:21 pm
Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 02:24:16 pm
Today I saw a Nautilus in the flesh for the first time. It had the 2.7T and looked pretty good to my eyes. What a difference a grille can make.

I've seen one around the neighbourhood a few times now. Good looking vehicle. I didn't realize until i checked but we no longer have a Lincoln dealer in SJ. Moncton is the closest place to buy one now.

Wow, I didn't realize that. I guess shouldn't be surprised. We went for an uptown excursion with friends last weekend and the state of retail in SJ is pretty dire.

I am looking to buy a turntable for my audio system and my only option is to buy online. Last time i bought audio stuff I was able to buy it locally but not anymore.

Yep, i think Downeys gave it up a few years ago. IDK if Ford was making demands for showroom, inventory etc or what.

KD · « **Reply #13159 on:** January 15, 2020, 04:38:39 pm »

Quote from: Gurgie on January 15, 2020, 03:23:51 pm

Quote from: Seafoam on January 15, 2020, 03:15:36 pm
Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 03:08:00 pm
Quote from: sailor723 on January 15, 2020, 02:30:21 pm
Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 02:24:16 pm
Today I saw a Nautilus in the flesh for the first time. It had the 2.7T and looked pretty good to my eyes. What a difference a grille can make.

I've seen one around the neighbourhood a few times now. Good looking vehicle. I didn't realize until i checked but we no longer have a Lincoln dealer in SJ. Moncton is the closest place to buy one now.

Wow, I didn't realize that. I guess shouldn't be surprised. We went for an uptown excursion with friends last weekend and the state of retail in SJ is pretty dire.

I am looking to buy a turntable for my audio system and my only option is to buy online. Last time i bought audio stuff I was able to buy it locally but not anymore.

Any turntables interest you on this site? https://www.glubes.ca/product-category/turntables-accessories/turntables/

A good friend of mine works there.

Not sure of your TT budget, but bang for the buck wise this one is pretty good - https://www.glubes.ca/shop/turntables-accessories/turntables/pro-ject-belt-drive-turntable-debut-carbon-dc/

Yeah, that's the one i was interested in budget wise but my heart pangs for this one....

https://www.glubes.ca/shop/turntables-accessories/turntables/pro-ject-belt-drive-turntable-rpm-3-carbon/

Still doesn't help me with the lack of local dealers. We used to have one that would sell quality used gear on consignment, and it was just nice to go in and chat with some like minded folks.

Seafoam, if you pm your buddies contact info i will give him a call to discuss. Nice to see Glubes still hanging in there. Spent lots of time there and at Peak Audio back in the day.

Quote from: sailor723 on January 15, 2020, 04:06:48 pm

Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 03:08:00 pm
Quote from: sailor723 on January 15, 2020, 02:30:21 pm
Quote from: KD on January 15, 2020, 02:24:16 pm
Today I saw a Nautilus in the flesh for the first time. It had the 2.7T and looked pretty good to my eyes. What a difference a grille can make.

I've seen one around the neighbourhood a few times now. Good looking vehicle. I didn't realize until i checked but we no longer have a Lincoln dealer in SJ. Moncton is the closest place to buy one now.

Wow, I didn't realize that. I guess shouldn't be surprised. We went for an uptown excursion with friends last weekend and the state of retail in SJ is pretty dire.

I am looking to buy a turntable for my audio system and my only option is to buy online. Last time i bought audio stuff I was able to buy it locally but not anymore.

Yep, i think Downeys gave it up a few years ago. IDK if Ford was making demands for showroom, inventory etc or what.

My stepfather would be appalled. He was regional manager for Ford Canada many years ago. He bought a new Lincoln every 2 years after he retired, and he was retired longer than he worked so he went through a lot of them...lol