narcimund 0 #26 November 24, 2005 QuoteDamn. I didn't realize that it was quite so restrictive! Or that the duty was that high (just looked it up). Holy shit. No wonder you two are going nuts (wine-wise, anyway) up there. We love this place except the liquor board is destroying our alcohol consumption. 115% duty! And the government board decides what wines and booze can be sold here. Can you imagine a government choosing your wine for you? The good news is immigrants get a one-time exemption to bring over their personal collections. Thank god for that. We'd be looking at a really frightening bill if it weren't for the exemption. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surfers98 0 #27 November 24, 2005 One more jumper here hailing from Vancouver. I live in San Diego now, and jump here at Skydive San Diego but I've jumped at both Abbotsford & Pitt Meadows. How're our local DZ's up there doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #28 November 24, 2005 QuoteQuoteI've been trying to hook up with Jaap for a while now You can usually find Jaap at our house playing guitar and drinking. I finally met Jaap last night and it's safe to say that we had some fun. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcimund 0 #29 November 24, 2005 Oh! YOU were the one he went out to dinner with. He called to invite us to join you but we already had friends coming over here for cassoulet. Happy Just Thursday to everyone in Canada. First Class Citizen Twice Over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #30 November 24, 2005 QuoteYou have a nicer airplane... maybe I should go west ...as I have been jumping from the aircraft flying here for over 10 years- I take it the recent more powerful engine- would be your interest to come west???? Personally I feel that the "fellow jumpers" are priority to the aircraft........and travelling to meet other jumpers is a good experience. Then again-- I have experienced that "age" does come in to factor when cramming into our C-180, or 182 unless I get the "old man's" slot (but no complaints jumping our C-206 as of yet!) Also realize many in our country have not had the opportunity to get their 10-man, but Eden North flies a turbo 206 & super 182 so you do have that ability at least!! SMileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
