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To any and all of you who served or are currently serving, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for your service.
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# ¿ Nov 11, 2015 17:20 |
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# ¿ May 5, 2024 14:19 |
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DrakeriderCa posted:I don't understand why people get worked up about them. Ask me about the PMQs and their occupants . (Please don't)
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# ¿ Nov 12, 2015 08:19 |
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flakeloaf posted:Tell me something: Do all PMQs look like the set of Hoarders? Like, are they just built in that state and people move in and put their stuff next to the piles of clothes and garbage, or is this just the ones I've had the good fortune to visit? I just have people call me day in, day out with problems relating to their PMQ, so I guess its not sooo bad? Damned if I don't have a lot of stories though; occupants bringing up the tenancy act, refusing contractor work only to complain that work isn't being done, lawsuit threats, etc.
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# ¿ Nov 12, 2015 15:12 |
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Once had a lady call in to say her kitchen sink was leaking. I asked if she could try shutting the water off to it (via valve underneath) because, if successful, a fix will occur only the next day. On hearing that, she quickly went into meltdown mode. I was a cheat, a swindler, a coward; This was going to go to the news, the house was going to melt (or sustain massive water damage because she wouldn't mop the wet floor), and she'd have my job for breakfast. This went on for about 6 to 8 minutes. Finally, after having to fight to have my voice heard over the phone, I convinced her to actually try to shut the water off. After a brief pause, she checks the valve and discovers that, no, the leak cannot be stopped. Okay! That bumps it to an ASAP fix. Get her info, tell her someone (contractor) will call her back ASAP and get it done. "Oh, thank you so much. I didn't mean all those things I said [...]"
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# ¿ Nov 12, 2015 16:59 |
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stevobob posted:The effort put in by the contractors to avoiding putting in effort is impressive. Yeah... I know a few contractors that are pretty terrible. I only get to deal with stuff once it breaks, there''s a whole seperate crew for dumb contractors and dumb projects. Speaking of, smoke detectors were a big issue this year (go figure, right?) and some bases had to have big reno projects to swap out a huge number of them. In kingston, some of the houses had/have the detectors at the top of the main stairwell in the house... which was completely inaccessible to anyone without a ladder. Oh, and they were sensitive to humidity. Really sensitive. Guess where that humidity collects, with no windows to help vent the area?
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# ¿ Nov 12, 2015 20:07 |
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1145pm The Call? No heat. It's 12 degrees outside, still 18 degrees inside the house, windows closed up. Occupant not happy with the current situation, and won't try reset procedures (Or maybe she said she did, its been a while). Brings up the fact she has a baby and the tenancy act. (Please don't bring up kids or the tenancy act; kids don't matter in our assessments - yes its dickish, sorry - and I'm fairly certain that the tenancy act doesn't apply to federal housing/land) Okay, whatever, I don't want anyone getting in trouble so occupant is told someone will call ASAP. Contractor is "sent" in less than 20 minutes. 2 hours go by, occupant calls back. Now she's really pissed, and complaining that we didn't do anything, etc. CFHA: "Ma'am, we sent a contractor very shortly after the original call" Occ: "I don't answer calls from -Private- phone numbers"
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# ¿ Nov 17, 2015 02:27 |
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Ultimate Shrek Fan posted:Seems like a failure on your part. Did you inform her the contractor would be calling her? It's not unreasonable to not pick up a call from someone you don't know at 11:50 PM. If the contractor couldn't find the house he should be calling the people who dispatched him to the house. Occ was told she would receive a call asap. CFHA contractors dont usually go to houses if they dont get in touch with the occ first, to prevent wasting their time if the occ fixes the issue themselves or they are away.
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# ¿ Nov 17, 2015 07:19 |
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Maybe ASAP is too vague? I dunno. Either way, there were definitely some screwups with that call on all sides. I once got bitched out by a guy who had a broken fridge at 2am, because I wouldnt send a contractor immediately. Oh, I remember one guy starting a fire in his house because he had a lit candle underneath his coats in a closet. Guess what happened
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# ¿ Nov 17, 2015 07:29 |
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flakeloaf posted:I'm seriously tempted to go down to YOW with a banner that says "WE WELCOME YOU" in Arabic but I'd probably spell it wrong or get hauled off for threatening an airport or something. You gotta get past the taxi drivers first. Good luck! I'll bring donuts if you decide to go
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# ¿ Nov 20, 2015 03:22 |
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Hey, you know what's a cool and good way of doing things? Changing the locks to several apartment buildings on a base on a friday, not having anyone available after hours to make sure that all the keys were sent/received by the people living in said buildings and then basically telling them "Lol, gently caress you, we'll look into it on monday!" when these people call in to report they can't get inside.
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# ¿ Jan 23, 2016 03:25 |
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Guest2553 posted:Was it a CFHA fuckup? That sounds like something stupid enough for a CHFA to do. Depending on the circumstances, its either: -CFHA -Canada Post -All of the above (CP because people were supposed to get keys in the mail, apparently)
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# ¿ Jan 23, 2016 07:53 |
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flakeloaf posted:If it's come down to blaming Canada Post for loving up, it's CFHA. Or the mailroom, who probably didn't "gently caress up" so much as "deliver the keys to the address in their lookup table for the unit on the box regardless of what was written on the goddamned thing". They also hosed up the emergency accomodations on a base with that. They changed the locks but didn't give the BDO the key(s) to get in. Oh, and don't move to Esquimalt if you like having hot water.
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# ¿ Jan 23, 2016 21:58 |
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"I will not use a national database to look him up I will not use a national database to look him up I will not..."
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# ¿ Jul 4, 2017 20:28 |
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Ultimate Shrek Fan posted:So... whats it say about him? Nothing, sadly
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# ¿ Jul 4, 2017 21:45 |
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Hey guys don't ask me how I know but the NDI75 project is up and running and December 1st 2018 will be a magical day for anyone who didn't get their vet card. Also, the new requirement is "Finished Basic" now, not 10 years of service. Theres supposed to be a whole online process on how to apply for the card but I haven't seen it yet
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# ¿ Oct 27, 2018 15:11 |
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Oh and the card makes no distinction between regular or reserves, only uses your first and last year of service, and you can have your rank written in french OR english.
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# ¿ Oct 27, 2018 18:57 |
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# ¿ Oct 27, 2018 19:31 |
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Canuck-Errant posted:I note that the Canada.ca info page still states that if you released before 2016 you have to wait until summer '19 to apply for one They gotta cover the 2016-2018 backlog first, and I need a contract next year
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# ¿ Oct 27, 2018 20:04 |
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Lassitude posted:So what will I be able to do with my "veteran card"? Do we get discounts or something? Some places give discounts, VIA Rail upgrades you to business or something. Air Canada doesnt charge for luggage, I think? Im fuzzy on the benefits myself, thats not a part of what I do
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# ¿ Oct 28, 2018 13:44 |
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According to a 2-minute google, there's the following website: https://dealhack.ca/blog/canadian-military-discounts [article dated September 2018] quote:Discount Programs and Lists
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# ¿ Oct 28, 2018 20:26 |
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So how 'bout them Veteran Service Cards?
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# ¿ Apr 2, 2019 18:37 |
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Canuck-Errant posted:I got mine, can't wait to get my discount at Medieval Times You're welcome.
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# ¿ Apr 2, 2019 19:28 |
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MA-Horus posted:thought you had to wait until summer 2019 unless you released between 2017-2018? 2016 to 2018. [Edit: Technically Feb 2016 and Sept 2018 but as if anyone bothers to write out their specific enrollment and release dates] Technically 2019 as well if your release section is stupid and didn't do the paperwork before you left. Jobbo_Fett fucked around with this message at 19:53 on Apr 2, 2019 |
# ¿ Apr 2, 2019 19:46 |
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Someone in the process is a goon, ask for stairs. Or that damned toilet.
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# ¿ Apr 3, 2019 01:31 |
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Yeah but the veterans card is GREEN! And it has your photo on it! And its got foil so you can blind cashiers for better discounts
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# ¿ Apr 3, 2019 04:39 |
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Canuck-Errant posted:Also it uses the photo on your last service ID from when you presumably had more hair Half-true, it uses whatever they have on file, which could be a civilian photo. Or whatever you provided with the application.
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# ¿ Apr 3, 2019 12:50 |
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I wouldn't be surprised if it was actually triple that. Even getting into regs takes forever
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# ¿ Apr 8, 2019 23:26 |
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Just don't live in Borden in February and March and you'll avoid any CFHA housing issues.
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# ¿ May 23, 2019 17:06 |
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Veterans, please stop forwarding my emails to Andrew Scheer. Its embarassing.
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# ¿ Sep 14, 2019 14:44 |
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Pass basic and don't get dishonorably discharged and you too can earn a brand new Veteran's Service Card *crowd cheering noises*
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# ¿ Oct 29, 2019 16:11 |
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My Spirit Otter posted:I've already got one. Thankfully, I don't have to repeat basic, either Yeah but the new one is, like, better?
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# ¿ Oct 29, 2019 16:35 |
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Canuck-Errant posted:redeemable for 40% off an adult admission to Medieval Times I steer clear of any and all establishments that let Randy Pitchford attend.
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# ¿ Oct 29, 2019 16:36 |
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Post a photo of you threatening to cut your Veteran's Service Card in half. Bonus points if they are pink scissors. Edit: Serious answer - Send a letter to the ombudsman?
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# ¿ Nov 6, 2019 21:30 |
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Please don't blow up my building or a building I may or may not be associated with.
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# ¿ Nov 6, 2019 21:53 |
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Great, can't wait to file a report with the Military Police regarding a potential bomb threat.
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# ¿ Nov 6, 2019 23:04 |
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mom and dad fight a lot posted:If it were a Phoenix issue, CBC could fix your problem in three days! I know someone who hasn't been paid for uhh.. a while...
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# ¿ Nov 7, 2019 01:15 |
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But then heads would roll and poo poo would get done
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# ¿ Nov 7, 2019 01:47 |
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Just card people. Can't fake being a veteran when you can only get one by being vetted by the government
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# ¿ Jan 20, 2020 16:28 |
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Canuck-Errant posted:"excuse me sir, i need to see a CFone card as proof you are a veteran" Its called a Veteran's Service Card and/or NDI 75, nerd.
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# ¿ Jan 20, 2020 18:59 |
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# ¿ May 5, 2024 14:19 |
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Lassitude posted:Why yes I did pass BMQ and then quit my reserve unit, why do you ask Congratulations, here is your flashy piece of plastic with a photo of you on it.
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# ¿ Jan 20, 2020 21:42 |