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  1. I highly recommend his United Artists compilation...

    I highly recommend his United Artists compilation album, it's his first 4 albums and they are all fantastic.
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    He made a trip to Quebec for a meeting but never...

    He made a trip to Quebec for a meeting but never came to Ottawa
  3. Yeah. Turn it upside down in the cupboard for a...

    Yeah. Turn it upside down in the cupboard for a few days before opening. Stir, then place in the fridge. Enjoy.
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    I think Andor is the best thing to come out of...

    I think Andor is the best thing to come out of the Star Wars universe in a long long time
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    Yup. Cascades was fun. It was easily boot top and...

    Yup. Cascades was fun. It was easily boot top and no lines.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230304/61e0658ad2020ccc199398aacf32da40.jpg
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    The only thing that hasn't been mentioned, and it...

    The only thing that hasn't been mentioned, and it really depends on the club and region, but there could be an expectation that parents volunteer to help run the races. It's a lot of work to pull...
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    May wear out the USB port quicker? Can't...

    May wear out the USB port quicker?

    Can't listen to music and charge?

    How's the sound quality out of the USB adapter vs headphone port?
  8. Thread: The FIFTY

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    What if he wears a Descente jacket?

    What if he wears a Descente jacket?
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    That's the one you're looking for.

    That's the one you're looking for.
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    They ended up coming with a good tune on them,...

    They ended up coming with a good tune on them, with STH 13 bindings.

    The mount is 0.75 cm forward, hopefully it's not an issue.

    For $150, it seemed hard to go wrong. They are replacing a pair...
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    This REI page says the dryer will revive the DWR...

    This REI page says the dryer will revive the DWR on Gore Tex

    https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/washing-goretex-outerwear.html
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    Anyone have any experience on a 2014-2015 Kendo?...

    Anyone have any experience on a 2014-2015 Kendo?

    I blew up my Fischer Motive 86's on Saturday and found a pair of lightly used Kendo's locally for $150 (CAD).

    I'm thinking they will be a good...
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    I bought a pair of Serengeti's from Costco (the...

    I bought a pair of Serengeti's from Costco (the Turin model) and really like them for well... just about everything. Super versatile lens.

    And I don't wear loafers, so there's that
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    Even among the meh ski hills in the Ottawa area...

    Even among the meh ski hills in the Ottawa area Edelweiss gets a bigger meh from me. So many flat spots. Though there's a few good pitches to the skier's left of the chairs. But it's no Calabogie....
  15. In some (most?) cars the fan will work on the...

    In some (most?) cars the fan will work on the highest setting of the resistor pack is toast.

    I've only replaced one in a Ford Ranger, but it was separate from the blower motor.
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    Damn, that's the comfort food I'm after these...

    Damn, that's the comfort food I'm after these days.

    Nice work.
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    Amen

    Amen
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    Laurentian ski hill... It is tiny, maybe 200'...

    Laurentian ski hill... It is tiny, maybe 200' vertical? It's still around.

    But it was great for weeknight skiing and race training when I was a kid.

    And I'm not sure Antoine ever gets busy,...
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    Point taken... At least there's a decent pitch...

    Point taken...

    At least there's a decent pitch on the top half.

    And with the slow chair at least the snow will last a bit longer.
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    If only Antoine wasn't so flat*. Not sure if you...

    If only Antoine wasn't so flat*. Not sure if you could actually get many turns in with 25 cm.

    *Granted there are a few pitches but....
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    Right? I do all my stir frying in my CS...

    Right?

    I do all my stir frying in my CS skillet (and use the torch method). I was hoping there was a better solution but I am not sure the flat bottomed wok is it.
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    That's why I use broccoli elastics to hold back...

    That's why I use broccoli elastics to hold back the brakes.
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    Never heard of seasoning stainless steel. Carbon...

    Never heard of seasoning stainless steel. Carbon steel yes. I have a Mineral B 12.5" pan that I love.

    Does anyone have a solution for a wok on an induction range that doesn't involve buying an...
  24. Sticky: So do the junior Oakley Line Miners

    So do the junior Oakley Line Miners
  25. I'd say it's not worth it, but I don't have any...

    I'd say it's not worth it, but I don't have any actual experience.
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    By all accounts the 5200 is as permanent as it...

    By all accounts the 5200 is as permanent as it gets
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    I've used the 4200 to great success. I seem to...

    I've used the 4200 to great success. I seem to think it is more flexible.

    I do know that 4200 is less permanent.
  28. Costco has good batteries with a solid battery...

    Costco has good batteries with a solid battery FWIW
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    Here's Malcolm Gladwells take on the LSAT. ...

    Here's Malcolm Gladwells take on the LSAT.

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/49CmDWIUSKv9HWDMP01jXM?si=glxxyQndQEGrR3fi_Yo-gQ&utm_source=copy-link
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    If your area uses salt on the roads I'd avoid any...

    If your area uses salt on the roads I'd avoid any of the new Toyota Hybrids until they solve the cable corrosion issue.
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    That statement really depends on how worn the...

    That statement really depends on how worn the winter tires are.

    But mostly I call bullshit.
  32. https://youtu.be/wV9jXiyZzH0

    https://youtu.be/wV9jXiyZzH0
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    If you're going smartphone, the LG phones had...

    If you're going smartphone, the LG phones had good DACs and headphone amplifiers. It was kinda their thing.
  34. It was actually on Twitter ...

    It was actually on Twitter

    https://mobile.twitter.com/wadnr/status/1560656434659876867
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    My dad occasionally made veal saltimbocca. It...

    My dad occasionally made veal saltimbocca. It never occurred to me that I could use chicken.
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    I have fond memories of racing at Searchmont. It...

    I have fond memories of racing at Searchmont. It was easily the best hill on the circuit.
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    I dunno,, with the crack around most of the...

    I dunno,, with the crack around most of the mounting area I'd be tempted to just get a new box. Even if its just for the peace of mind

    That looks fairly sketchy to me.
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    Any reason you're going with the LT over the...

    Any reason you're going with the LT over the DM-V2?

    The latter have better reviews on Tire Rack.

    Between the two I'd go with the Winterforce because they will likely last longer.
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    FWIW, Nokian tires might be hard to come by as...

    FWIW, Nokian tires might be hard to come by as some of their factories are in Russia.
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    They likely have better dry road manners too.

    They likely have better dry road manners too.
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    Any 16" VW rim with the correct bolt pattern...

    Any 16" VW rim with the correct bolt pattern should fit. It'll be the cheapest option.

    17" will get you better handling and looks, it's up to you if that matters.

    And since the WS-80's the...
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    There's a Pivot forward pressure thread somewhere...

    There's a Pivot forward pressure thread somewhere and the consensus is that the indicators aren't super accurate.

    I used them as a starting point then adjusted to where if I pulled up on the boot...
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    What are the skis?

    What are the skis?
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    Despite having the same name, the tires that go...

    Despite having the same name, the tires that go on cars as OEM aren't the same as what you buy from a tire shop.

    OEMs are after noise, ride and fuel economy.

    The tires sold by the manufacturer...
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    Dieu du Ciel is a great brew pub. I haven't eaten...

    Dieu du Ciel is a great brew pub. I haven't eaten there but their beer is top notch.
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    Interesting. My 13 year old racer had the...

    Interesting. My 13 year old racer had the Atomic's in a 70 flex last year and liked them so much he's in the 90 this year. They seem like solid boots with a really good liner.

    It was definitely...
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    Any particular reason you picked those two?

    Any particular reason you picked those two?
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    I agree with the 70 flex in a junior short cuff...

    I agree with the 70 flex in a junior short cuff race boot. They are so much more substantial than the 60-65 boots.
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    No way are DWS in the all-weather category. ...

    No way are DWS in the all-weather category. They are an all season with summer cold weather marketing thrown in.
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    Spreading it onto a baking sheet and throwing it...

    Spreading it onto a baking sheet and throwing it under the broiler also works
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