Interesting Day

[GDR]

So all these guys that slapped a fuel surcharge on 5years ago that is still there this year with lower fuel prices now can add a carbon tax surcharge too. Makes perfect sense to me. It gets harder to hire stuff out all the time.

[grassfarmer]

Hamloc you misunderstood what I said. I'm not begrudging you moving from no heated shop to having one. It was the impression SF3s comment's gave that he is going to double his already large shop just because he can and other people have to make the power source cheap enough so that he doesn't have to cut back on his lavish lifestyle.

[chuckChuck]

We can all use more heated shop space during cold snaps but businesses don't build facilities to accommodate unusual surges in demand, as there is a law of diminishing returns. Heated shop space is worth a fortune to build and operate now.

During the blizzard the week of Dec 5-9 we ran 1 tractor on an auger, 1 - 30 hp auger, 1 - 35 hp conveyor and a skid steer. The only thing that needed shop time was an old van that needed a hose replaced. Everything else had a heater on it or was plugged in. Fortunately nothing quit when needed.

We have a small shop but enough space for front wheel assist and a skid steer. Plus some work space.

[stonepicker]

" It's a pill we have to swallow " That's exactly what the gov. is trying to do, is convince the people that we NEED this tax to save the environment or i should say, from global warming, and people will gladly pay another tax. How much is notley spending on advertising to convince alta that they need a carbon tax? Is it 8 million or more? How much is trudeau spending?

[blackpowder]

Oh come now. The gun registry only cost 2M and was self funded.
Just shit myself laughing.

[seabass]

Why shud we fix it alone? The chinamen and indians aren't cutting there coal plants. Thats what JT and the sunshine band don't get. Stupid!

[grassfarmer]

And how many million did the AB and Federal Governments spend advertising promoting the demise of the CWB? Two wrongs don't make a right but Governments do regularly spend taxpayer money advertising their policies. Also Harper's spending $100 million on ads for his "Economic Action Plan" between '09 and '14.

[stonepicker]

oooh! zing!! grassfarmer, what do you have there? cbc's encyclopedia on harper or any other rightwing party in canada?

[MBgrower]

You can never build a shop big enough.

[stonepicker]

You can never build a shop big enough.

LIKE- agree

[checking]

MBgrower.

That, and you can never have enough cold storage.

I think I'll ask gas if he wants to contribute to the deployment of a space umbrella. If not, at least sit under it.

[blackpowder]

And the moral of cbc playbook? Always believe the right govt and don't believe the wrong one.

Shops or sheds? Always add some extra rafters on the end and a foot or two to the doorsand ceiling.

[perfecho]

Good luck with your shop Hamloc....definitely needed.
Forget it Grassy, it really isn't worth it.....