Subscribe to RSS feed

May
05

TomTom: Ahead, Turn Right, Then, Kiss My @$$

I just had to send an email to TomTom after looking into buying a map update for a GPS.  You see, most countries can get quarterly map updates… our American neighbors to the south can get them for $9.95 every three months.  What do us Canadians get?  I’ll tell you; what we usually get from [...]

Apr
22

Mine’s Bigger Than Yours

I am a big fan of using Kijiji to find used camera equipment… there’s the odd deal to be had on the site.  For example, I recently picked up Manfrotto tripod and three-way head for a little more than $100.  But…. Every once in a while, somebody sells something and has to put in the [...]

Feb
12

My Two Cents (Tip Not Included)

My colleagues and I like to have the occasional lunch outing on Fridays.  It’s a nice way to hang out outside of work. I’m a little miffed after this latest trip.  The restaurant has decided that large parties automatically have an 18% tip added on.  I know it’s polite to tip… but when did it become mandatory?  And [...]