SpeedFlex27 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 23 minutes ago, Brandon said: Have you guys ever been to the states? I see lots of seniors working all types of jobs. Just got back. Didn't notice anything different than here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 41 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said: Just got back. Didn't notice anything different than here. I've seen many seniors working fast food jobs, construction, retail and all sorts of jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, Brandon said: I've seen many seniors working fast food jobs, construction, retail and all sorts of jobs. Not many 73 year olds driving or operating heavy machinery or trucks. Working behind a till at a convenience store is a lot different than driving a dump truck. Or operating a crane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 73 isn’t that old. Is it really that hard to drive a dump truck vs any other truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 38 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said: 73 isn’t that old. Is it really that hard to drive a dump truck vs any other truck? No it isn't, I drove one like that for a summer as a student and I had about 5 minutes training, if you can handle a stick and air brakes not much to it other then extreme focus on the road ahead. Good chance there was a mechanical failure and the driver did not realize the box was not locked down, a lot of these old trucks are in extremely poor mechanical condition so nothing surprises me. Keep out of their way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 I'm 63 & drive a school bus. I honestly know that my reflexes aren't what they used to be. Even my cognitive processes aren't the same as I was 20years ago. In the past few years, there have been a few times when I have been driving & completely forgot en route where I was going & how to get there. I look calm behind the wheel but meanwhile I'm panicking as I'm driving thinking where the hell am I going??? .Luckily, those few episodes lasted only about half a minute each time & I quickly regained my bearings but I never was like that when I was younger. However, I make up for a lot with 46 years of driving experience. But there's no way I'd feel safe driving a 40 foot school bus with 60 kids at age 73. I plan on putting my feet up in 10 years not wanting the responsibility for kids & teachers safety. Talked to drivers about my memory lapses & it seems to be a common problem among older drivers as most of them have experienced the same thing. So, I'm not alone. You guys in your 20's,30's & 40's, please believe me when I say things change as you age as a driver. I think a 73 year old commercial driver could be a safety issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigg jay Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 Dave Wheeler got himself kicked off the air again (at least temporarily). http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-wheeler-trans-comments-1.4749616 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 1 hour ago, bigg jay said: Dave Wheeler got himself kicked off the air again (at least temporarily). http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-wheeler-trans-comments-1.4749616 I saw this explode on twitter. And assumed he’d be at least suspended. He tried to make an intelligent explanation for what is clear bigotry. He can think what he wants but he sure wasn’t going to stay on air with public views like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted July 17, 2018 Report Share Posted July 17, 2018 7 hours ago, The Unknown Poster said: I saw this explode on twitter. And assumed he’d be at least suspended. He tried to make an intelligent explanation for what is clear bigotry. He can think what he wants but he sure wasn’t going to stay on air with public views like that. If he was a standup he would have got away with it. Needed to add some guffaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted July 18, 2018 Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 Long enough to collect a pension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted July 18, 2018 Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) looks like from now on the only Wheeler that will be working in Winnipeg is Blake (for the record I did NOT see the topic before posting this) Edited July 18, 2018 by iHeart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 London Ontario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 28 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said: London Ontario Perreault? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 I'd like the full story... I never believe anything from cbc since they love to alter the truth to put on the racist angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 12 hours ago, Brandon said: I'd like the full story... I never believe anything from cbc since they love to alter the truth to put on the racist angle. I believe the story included quotes from the police who stated the victim had been assaulted by Flip Flop before being prevented from leaving. Victim declined to press charged and both men were allowed to leave. So as far as whether the victim did something that would make Flip Flop's racist and illegal actions justified, from available information, that doesnt seem to be the case. I dont think being an illegal immigrant is even something one can make a "citizen's arrest" over lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Wouldn’t protective shields be one obvious answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 No safe place anymore https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/man-stabbed-robbed-while-fishing-along-assiniboine-river-1.4021619#_gus&_gucid=&_gup=twitter&_gsc=KVUFzm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted July 20, 2018 Report Share Posted July 20, 2018 Whose up for a Because It's Winnipeg thread? https://globalnews.ca/news/4344426/planning-problem-leaves-city-on-the-hook-for-road-re-construction-on-chevrier-boulevard/ The Unknown Poster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 14 victims shot in Toronto's Greektown neighbourhood http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/danforth-logan-shooting-1.4757409 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 5 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: 14 victims shot in Toronto's Greektown neighbourhood http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/danforth-logan-shooting-1.4757409 had something like ten shootings in a couple of days about two weeks ago. Toronto is world class in a bad way now. FrostyWinnipeg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/hedley-frontman-jacob-hoggard-facing-three-sex-offence-charges-in-toronto-1.4024655 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/manitoba-woman-charged-with-killing-85-year-old-husband-winnipeg-police-1.4024472 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rich Posted July 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/23/report-tesla-wants-money-back-from-suppliers/ Quote Tesla's financial woes have been in the headlines for awhile now, and their latest move isn't exactly one that instills confidence. According to The Wall Street Journal, Tesla has been sending memos to its suppliers asking for retroactive discounts. In other words, it's asking for cash back on payments it has made to these suppliers since 2016. While hard numbers aren't available, Tesla described it as a "meaningful amount of money" in the memo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted July 25, 2018 Report Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) On 2018-07-20 at 4:34 PM, FrostyWinnipeg said: Whose up for a Because It's Winnipeg thread? https://globalnews.ca/news/4344426/planning-problem-leaves-city-on-the-hook-for-road-re-construction-on-chevrier-boulevard/ Why? You've obviously never lived anywhere else. You must think other cities are better run & politicians make better choices. You may be surprised to know that they don't. Edited July 25, 2018 by SpeedFlex27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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