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#61

Off-Topic / Re: Vacation Thread

Last post by Johnnymac - Aug 22, 2026, 08:56 AM

Love the canals.  So much history I bet it really feels like you only scratch the surface of what there is to see.

Any golf courses around those parts?

Also you know we all love to hear about the food and drink, so some highlights of that would be interesting.

#62

Off-Topic / Re: Vacation Thread

Last post by Gurgie - Aug 22, 2026, 03:06 AM

Ljubljana

#63

Off-Topic / Re: Vacation Thread

Last post by Gurgie - Aug 22, 2026, 02:35 AM

We've been in Europe since August 5th, going on our last leg today. Travelling from Rijeka to Venice with a stop in Trieste. We started with 2 nights in Ljubljana, then spent 4 nights close to Karlovac where we hit a bunch of small villages/towns, including where my parents were born, plus Zagreb. Then we headed down to the coast with a stop on the way in Rastoke & Plitvice. Spent 9 nights in a small town on the coast called Pirovac where we would walk to the beach daily & just relax & swim. While in Pirovac we did a couple afternoon trips to Biograd Na More, Zadar, Šibenik & Split. When we left Pirovac we took the old road up to Rijeka, what a road!!! Wish I had my 911 for that, instead we are stuck with a Fiat 600 hybrid that we got as a rental, real POS that's hard to get comfortable in for more than 2hrs. Only redeeming traits are its okay on power & quiet. I was supposed to get a manual (VW Golf or similar), but they didn't have anything available. Enough about that though. We also hit Pula, Rovinj & Opatija while we were staying in Rijeka.

 I'll try to post some pictures, but I literally have 100's of them. We've been posting on Instagram & Facebook, so I know Firm & maybe Fobroader are friends with me in there.

#64

Member Test Drives and Product Reviews / Re: 2026 Porsche Cayenne e-Hyb...

Last post by Fobroader - Aug 21, 2026, 01:01 PM

I've always liked the Cayenne, looks great, V8s sounds awesome, drives great.

When we had ours my wife would occasionally stomp on the gas pedal when leaving the driveway, if she knew I could hear it.  Sounded great...

Theres a guy I see on the way to work every now and again and hes got a Turbo "coupe" one. He drives like a teenager and hammers it off every stoplight and I am here for it as it sounds fan-freaking-tastic!!!

#65

Off-Topic / Re: Vacation Thread

Last post by Fobroader - Aug 21, 2026, 01:00 PM

We try to fly business as much as possible and between all the major carriers, Air Canada is much better. The lounge for either AC or Westjet are bot ass here in Edmonton lol

#66

Member Test Drives and Product Reviews / Re: 2026 Porsche Cayenne e-Hyb...

Last post by GreatBigAbyss - Aug 21, 2026, 09:44 AM

I've always liked the Cayenne, looks great, V8s sounds awesome, drives great.

When we had ours my wife would occasionally stomp on the gas pedal when leaving the driveway, if she knew I could hear it.  Sounded great...

She's a keeper for sure, lol.

#67

Member Test Drives and Product Reviews / Re: 2026 Porsche Cayenne e-Hyb...

Last post by blur911 - Aug 21, 2026, 07:03 AM

I've always liked the Cayenne, looks great, V8s sounds awesome, drives great.

When we had ours my wife would occasionally stomp on the gas pedal when leaving the driveway, if she knew I could hear it.  Sounded great...

#68

Off-Topic / Re: Vacation Thread

Last post by Bridgecity - Aug 20, 2026, 11:57 PM

^Agree, however I have a couple acquaintances that fly regularly for business and they both say to fly Air Canada when possible.

#69

Off-Topic / Re: Vacation Thread

Last post by GreatBigAbyss - Aug 20, 2026, 10:35 PM

^ Thanks Blueprint.

I just got back from 4 days in Toronto.  Took in a couple Jays games, hockey hall of fame, distillery district, and a lot of pubs/restaurants.  Had a blast.  It was just the wife and I and another couple.  I had never been to TO or a Jays game, so a couple firsts for me.  Loved visiting downtown.  The restaurant/food highlight was Kost restaurant.  Terrific views from the rooftop on the 44th floor and good food. 

WestJet really effed up our trip back though.  Hasn't been the first time. I'll be avoiding that airline as much as possible for future flights.  Got home a full day late because they couldn't find the maintenance logbook for our flight, which delayed us two hours, which caused us to miss our connector out of Calgary.  Further delays after that also.  Anyway, had a great time in Toronto.

Airline travel just isn't good any more.   I've had shitty experiences over the last few years with Air Canada, and Porter.  West Jet is just another kick in the shins. 

#70

Off-Topic / Re: Vacation Thread

Last post by HannibalSmith - Aug 20, 2026, 09:17 PM

Currently in Tadoussac as part of our Quebec family road trip vacation. We were just in Quebec City and will finish off in Mont-Tremblant.