Zach6668 513 Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 theres still heavy fire. Trapped heat and big fuel loads made this a tough fire. We brought in a demolition excavator to tear open the roof so we could get at the fire better. This one will still be burning when the sun comes up. But we did some great work not to lose the whole block, especially with how tight the exposure buildings are. Great work. Thanks Chris and all of your brethren. I've never seen anything like that first hand. It was intense. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mrdannyg 274 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Did you guys hear about the fire at the circus? Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Great work. Thanks Chris and all of your brethren. I've never seen anything like that first hand. It was intense. Firefighter...the second most stressful job there is according to many (non-fake) sources. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 "The fire was later upgraded to a six-alarm, and by 3 p.m., there were 54 trucks and about 200 firefighters at the scene." http://m.insidetoronto.com/news-story/7139446-update-toronto-fire-uses-five-aerial-ladders-to-combat-fire-at-yonge-and-st-clair Nobody unaccounted for and only minor injuries...great ****ing job!!! You guys should be proud!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Heavy Rescue Squad 331. Beaten up, soaked, and with bellies full of smoke. Best job in the world. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Did you guys hear about the fire at the circus? Was it in tents? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Joe Carter just sat down beside me at the airport. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Weather for this upcoming Family Day weekend will be warm. I will be in Ottawa to skate on the Rideau canal. In Pittsburgh it will be sunny and 17 celsius. I should be playing golf instead of skating. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 On this date last year I played my first round of golf of the year. Shitty course in Calgary, walking only, temporary greens, and there were snowbanks to deal with, but I still swung the clubs. My Home golf course opened on Feb 25th. I don't think that's going to happen this year. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Joe Carter just sat down beside me at the airport. I wonder if he touched them all before choosing that seat? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Ottawa is melting #winterlude Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 This should be happening alot more: http://globalnews.ca/news/3269801/ontario-drivers-got-unexpected-demerit-points-after-being-ticketed-while-riding-bicycles/ Link to post Share on other sites
Untilted 158 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 This should be happening alot more: http://globalnews.ca...iding-bicycles/ Where is my popcorn while I wait for Zach's response Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Meh. The laws should be changed, that's my issue. (I.e. Idaho stop - rolling through a stop sign, treating it as a yield, not blindly blowing through it, as one example.) No real issue with enforcing laws on the books though. However, until the law is changed, I'd prefer they used discretion and didn't ticket harmless fouls like yielding at a stop sign and focused on the cyclists who do pose a danger to others. There are some bad cyclists out there. Kinda funny that it hits their drivers license, though. Doesn't make any sense, and not sure why people who only drive would see this as a good thing. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 PS I don't think you need to give the police any sort of actual ID if you're stopped on a bicycle. But you need to truthfully give your name and address. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I do see this as a very good thing. cyclists should fully stop at stop signs and red lights. However the majority never do. If cyclist wants respect on the road than obey the laws. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I'm shocked the powers-that-be haven't jumped at this money-grab yet. I'm sure it's coming soon enough where a permit will be required to operate a bicycle on public roads. Link to post Share on other sites
iBeaver 409 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I hate idiot cyclists as much as anyone but this is stupid. Punishments should be in the general ballpark of the crime. In this case it isn't. It's stupid. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 I do see this as a very good thing. cyclists should fully stop at stop signs and red lights. However the majority never do. If cyclist wants respect on the road than obey the laws. Lol. Do you demand the same of drivers? Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 I'm shocked the powers-that-be haven't jumped at this money-grab yet. I'm sure it's coming soon enough where a permit will be required to operate a bicycle on public roads. Anti-cycling councillors have proposed this a bunch in Toronto. Studies show it's not worth it. Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Lol. Do you demand the same of drivers? Yes of course. I obey all traffic laws on the road except on the highway. I like to drive fast Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I'm shocked the powers-that-be haven't jumped at this money-grab yet. I'm sure it's coming soon enough where a permit will be required to operate a bicycle on public roads. Don't make it a money grab by obeying the laws on the road Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I think this is what should happen to cyclists who break the rules https://twitter.com/CrazyinRussia/status/835266310821068800 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Yes of course. I obey all traffic laws on the road except on the highway. I like to drive fast So do I, on my bike. Why should what other idiots do on their bikes impact how much you "respect" me? I just don't want you to kill me. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Don't make it a money grab by obeying the laws on the road I like this logic. That's what I say when people claim speed cams etc are just a cash grab. It's like, well, you could obey the law and it'll cost you nothing... Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now