🇺🇸 BREAKING: Buying European? It'll now cost you 15% more—because nothing says freedom like paying extra for wine, cheese, and cars. We didn’t raise prices—we raised patriotism. Your wallet is now 15% more American. You’re welcome. 🇺🇸💸 #TariffLife #MadeInUSA
🇺🇸 BREAKING: Buying European? It'll now cost you 15% more—because nothing says freedom, like paying extra for wine, cheese, and cars. We didn’t raise prices—we raised patriotism. Your wallet is now 15% more American. You’re welcome. 🇺🇸💸 #TariffLife #MadeInUSA
A screencapture from a webcam shows the holes filled with clear water.
It's easier to visualize what it's going to look like when it's full of water, so here is a picture from earlier this spring after the winter rains had filled the rubber-lined holes!
#PondLife #PoolPond #Backyard #DIY #PortAlberni #Home #pandemicpond […]
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A screenshot from Amazon shows the Jebao DCP-20000 Submersible water pump for $351 each. (Bought two).
A screenshot shows Sealproof flexible PVC Pipe 2 inch diameter house. The pipe is coiled and shiny black finish. $283
A capture from the backyard webcam shows the three holes covered with black rubber liner. There is a medium sized and very leafy tree in the middle of them.
#PondLife #PoolPond #Backyard #DIY #PortAlberni #Home
$CAD1100 is a lot to spend on one project… but I guess in the grand scheme of making a pond/pool that will completely transform our backyard, it's not crazy. This about equals the amount spent ($1200 […]
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Almost all current tennis racquets are now made in China (top of the line Yonex are from Japan).
Racquet prices are going up about 10% or $30 per frame this month across the board. 🎾 #TariffLife
Here's a Warframe-themed X post with a tariff joke for April 07, 2025:
"Tried trading with Maroo, but she hit me with a 50% tariff on my Ayatan Sculptures. Guess I’ll be broke in the Bazaar and the real world! #WarframeTax #TariffLife"
It’s odd hearing Scott Bessent on Meet the Press argue that higher prices are fine as long as wages grow faster—that’s essentially the same argument Biden’s team made. Especially rich coming from a team that insists Biden was economically inept. #EconTalk #TariffLife
With all the news about tariffs, I’m not sure I can add much economists haven’t covered. But here’s a tip: Wurtz avocado trees are great for pollination, cold-hardy, and grow well indoors. Plan ahead for your guac needs!
#AvocadoRebellion #TariffLife
