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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #680 on: May 05, 2015, 11:03:42 am »
Fair enough. The one small issue with cellphones is that you don't have an address associated with it, nor do they geo-locate in Canada (as far as I know).

So if you have an emergency and the line gets cut they can't really send someone to you. Of course it'd be very rare that this is actually an issue.
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #681 on: May 05, 2015, 11:06:17 am »
Rare being the choice word here. My home power would have to be out, my small PC UPS not functioning and the inability for me not to voice my location via cell phone. Once again extremely rare.
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #682 on: May 05, 2015, 11:08:18 am »
So yoy have a UPS. That makes it quite different.

I say this, but of course I only have a cellphone  :-X
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #683 on: May 05, 2015, 11:11:17 am »
Quote from: pi314 on May 05, 2015, 11:03:42 am
Fair enough. The one small issue with cellphones is that you don't have an address associated with it, nor do they geo-locate in Canada (as far as I know).

So if you have an emergency and the line gets cut they can't really send someone to you. Of course it'd be very rare that this is actually an issue.

I just took a first aid course and the EMS guy who taught it said they could use your cell phone to get your location within a few meters. And he said that if the connection is cut it doesn't matter - once you make the call and initial contact, they're going to send someone regardless.

Just what one guy said. I presume it's true, but don't know for sure.
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #684 on: May 05, 2015, 11:16:34 am »
Quote from: HeliDriver on May 05, 2015, 11:11:17 am
Quote from: pi314 on May 05, 2015, 11:03:42 am
Fair enough. The one small issue with cellphones is that you don't have an address associated with it, nor do they geo-locate in Canada (as far as I know).

So if you have an emergency and the line gets cut they can't really send someone to you. Of course it'd be very rare that this is actually an issue.

I just took a first aid course and the EMS guy who taught it said they could use your cell phone to get your location within a few meters. And he said that if the connection is cut it doesn't matter - once you make the call and initial contact, they're going to send someone regardless.

Just what one guy said. I presume it's true, but don't know for sure.

General vicinity could be established via Cell tower triangulation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone_tracking
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #685 on: May 05, 2015, 12:06:34 pm »
Quote from: redman on May 05, 2015, 11:16:34 am
Quote from: HeliDriver on May 05, 2015, 11:11:17 am
Quote from: pi314 on May 05, 2015, 11:03:42 am
Fair enough. The one small issue with cellphones is that you don't have an address associated with it, nor do they geo-locate in Canada (as far as I know).

So if you have an emergency and the line gets cut they can't really send someone to you. Of course it'd be very rare that this is actually an issue.

I just took a first aid course and the EMS guy who taught it said they could use your cell phone to get your location within a few meters. And he said that if the connection is cut it doesn't matter - once you make the call and initial contact, they're going to send someone regardless.

Just what one guy said. I presume it's true, but don't know for sure.

General vicinity could be established via Cell tower triangulation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone_tracking

Unless you're not in an area they can triangulate. 
A few weeks ago local police were looking or a missing woman, they gave a fairly large circle that her cell phone was in, no triangulation.  It was also just north of the 401 near Kingston, so nowhere near the boonies.
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #686 on: May 05, 2015, 12:07:30 pm »
I know the tech is there, I don't think it's being used though.

http://www.gogeomatics.ca/magazine/relying-on-technology-for-ems-in-canada-pros-and-cons.htm#
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #687 on: May 05, 2015, 06:09:45 pm »
Having "the manly procedure" on Thursday morning.  Recovery is 2-3 days.  First weekend in a month where I can finally wash the car, detail inside and out, do a dump run, clean the windows, cut the grass.  And it's supposed to be sunny and 27C.  But nooo, I have to take it easy, and relax.   :(  And I miss a softball game. 
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #688 on: May 05, 2015, 08:10:59 pm »
Mystery oil leak.  :'(

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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #689 on: May 05, 2015, 08:17:06 pm »
Quote from: Solstice2006 on May 05, 2015, 06:09:45 pm
Having "the manly procedure" on Thursday morning.  Recovery is 2-3 days.  First weekend in a month where I can finally wash the car, detail inside and out, do a dump run, clean the windows, cut the grass.  And it's supposed to be sunny and 27C.  But nooo, I have to take it easy, and relax.   :(  And I miss a softball game.

Some words of advice, as I recently had my "manly procedure":  Follow your doctors advice about rest regardless how good you feel.  Seems obvious, right?  :)

 I felt great the next day.  Went to the mall, worked on the basement wiring, etc. By day 4 I could barely walk.  It just hit all of a sudden and I paid the price  :fall: :surrend:
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #690 on: May 05, 2015, 08:29:26 pm »
Quote from: bridgecity on May 05, 2015, 08:17:06 pm
Quote from: Solstice2006 on May 05, 2015, 06:09:45 pm
Having "the manly procedure" on Thursday morning.  Recovery is 2-3 days.  First weekend in a month where I can finally wash the car, detail inside and out, do a dump run, clean the windows, cut the grass.  And it's supposed to be sunny and 27C.  But nooo, I have to take it easy, and relax.   :(  And I miss a softball game.

Some words of advice, as I recently had my "manly procedure":  Follow your doctors advice about rest regardless how good you feel.  Seems obvious, right?  :)

 I felt great the next day.  Went to the mall, worked on the basement wiring, etc. By day 4 I could barely walk.  It just hit all of a sudden and I paid the price  :fall: :surrend:

What's the "manly procedure"??  Penile extension?
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #691 on: May 05, 2015, 09:27:02 pm »
Calling any bird experts.  WTH is this noisy thing?
The last week or so this bird has been hanging around - the first few days it chirped like this all day... and all night long.
Got up for a 3am pee the other night,  and yep... still squawking out there. Now it comes and goes, but still is noisiest at night.
First I thought maybe frogs.. but it moves around from tree to tree.  Read about birds that are noisy at night & saw mockingbird.. but this one doesn't behave like one.

First clip in this video was last night around 11pm, second part was about a half hour ago tonight.

Never heard anything like this around here before.  Any ideas?

https://youtu.be/Nn1oMuXWY9g
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #692 on: May 05, 2015, 09:33:55 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on May 05, 2015, 08:29:26 pm

What's the "manly procedure"??  Penile extension?

Yes, that is correct. :P
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #693 on: May 05, 2015, 09:39:24 pm »
Quote from: bridgecity on May 05, 2015, 09:33:55 pm
Quote from: rrocket on May 05, 2015, 08:29:26 pm

What's the "manly procedure"??  Penile extension?

Yes, that is correct. :P

Seems extreme to me. Why not just buy a Corvette? ???
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #694 on: May 05, 2015, 09:40:25 pm »
Quote from: HeliDriver on May 05, 2015, 09:39:24 pm
Quote from: bridgecity on May 05, 2015, 09:33:55 pm
Quote from: rrocket on May 05, 2015, 08:29:26 pm

What's the "manly procedure"??  Penile extension?

Yes, that is correct. :P

Seems extreme to me. Why not just buy a Corvette? ???

Because then you need to wear a mullet.  And that's a bridge too far.   ;D
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #695 on: May 05, 2015, 09:43:06 pm »
Corvettes don't work anymore - people just think you're an enthusiast that appreciates massive performance at a reasonable price.  The compensation machine now is a giant lifted truck.
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #696 on: May 05, 2015, 09:46:06 pm »
Quote from: johngenx on May 05, 2015, 09:43:06 pm
Corvettes don't work anymore - people just think you're an enthusiast that appreciates massive performance at a reasonable price.  The compensation machine now is a giant lifted truck.

That's Alberta.  In Ontario, a lifted truck is for white trash.
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #697 on: May 05, 2015, 09:47:24 pm »
Ya beat me to it John.  Can't forget the truck balls. 

Actually haven't seen a truck with those for a while.  Mind you it's been a few months since I've been to Alberta.
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #698 on: May 05, 2015, 10:11:53 pm »
 :rofl2:

Saw a pair last week in the OS.  Didn't get a look at the driver.  Truck was BLACK and it wasn't new.  :rofl2:

No need to go to rural Alberta to see Alberta.  If your white, homophobic et al, stunned, Harponi-Hudak-Ford supporter, Grey/Bruce Counties in ON is just RIGHT.
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Re: The things that make me sad, angry, and upset
« Reply #699 on: May 05, 2015, 11:23:51 pm »
Quote from: bridgecity on May 05, 2015, 08:17:06 pm
Quote from: Solstice2006 on May 05, 2015, 06:09:45 pm
Having "the manly procedure" on Thursday morning.  Recovery is 2-3 days.  First weekend in a month where I can finally wash the car, detail inside and out, do a dump run, clean the windows, cut the grass.  And it's supposed to be sunny and 27C.  But nooo, I have to take it easy, and relax.   :(  And I miss a softball game.

Some words of advice, as I recently had my "manly procedure":  Follow your doctors advice about rest regardless how good you feel.  Seems obvious, right?  :)

 I felt great the next day.  Went to the mall, worked on the basement wiring, etc. By day 4 I could barely walk.  It just hit all of a sudden and I paid the price  :fall: :surrend:

I intend to take it easy.  I have been busy past three weekends with family visits, and having the kids by myself.  I intend to hibernate in the basement guest room.  Dust off the PS3, have some movies and games on standby.  My wife (the nurse) is home next 4 days as well to keep the kids out of my hair.  She will probably take off on Sunday for Mothers Day, fine by me...

I may not to go outside as much and do the fun things, but I plan to rest, and enjoy the downtime...
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