Burnaby Traveller's Club

04/13/2024

Did the Gospel Writers Fabricated Details to Make it Appear that Jesus Fulfilled Prophecies of the Messiah?
“Isn’t it possible that the gospel writers fabricated details to make it appear that Jesus fulfilled the prophecies? “For example,” I said, “the prophecies say the Messiah’s bones would remain unbroken, so maybe John invented the story about the Romans breaking the legs of the two thieves being crucified with Jesus, and not breaking his legs. And the prophecies talk about betrayal for thirty pieces of silver, so maybe Matthew played fast and loose with the facts and said, yeah, Judas sold out Jesus for that same amount.”

But that objection didn’t fly. “In God’s wisdom, he created checks and balances both inside and outside the Christian community,” Lapides explained. “When the Gospels were being circulated, there were people living who had been around when all these things happened. Someone would have said to Matthew, ‘You know it didn’t happen that way. We’re trying to communicate a life of righteousness and truth, so don’t taint it with a lie.’

“Besides,” he added, “why would Matthew have fabricated fulfilled prophecies and then be willing to be put to death for following someone who he secretly knew was really not the Messiah? That wouldn’t make any sense.

“What’s more, the Jewish community would have jumped on any opportunity to discredit the Gospels by pointing out falsehoods. They would have said, ‘I was there, and Jesus’ bones were broken by the Romans during the crucifixion,’” Lapides said. “But even though the Jewish Talmud refers to Jesus in derogatory ways, it never once makes the claim that the fulfillment of prophecies was falsified. Not one time.”

Today's reading is drawn from "The Case for Christmas" and is based on an interview with Louis S. Lapides, MDiv, ThM.

09/09/2023

This vs Cheap paddle SUPs

For travel and going on the water in the nearby waterways

09/09/2023

MEC
Nrs Escape 12.6 Sup Board - $1149.95 ($250.00 Off)

Get in a pre-work paddle or tour on a lake on your weekend. This inflatable board is built to withstand a bit of knocking around so you can head through the trees to that secret spot and get there intact. To or from, it folds right up for easy packing in your car.
Inflates to 20psi for flex-free performance.
Double sidewalls with PVC drop-stitch construction stand up to abrasion and abuse.
Axis acrylic stiffener integrated into the deck improves performance without adding weight or making the board hard to roll up.
Grippy foam deck keeps you on board through rough waters and radical manoeuvres.
12 D-rings let you attach lots of gear.
2 webbing handles allow easy carrying.
Nylon fins flex to absorb impact. The set of one 5in. and one 9in. lets you select the length right for you and the conditions.
An included shoulder strap hooks to webbing loops on the board's sidewall, helping you carry the inflated board.
Includes repair kit, a high-pressure pump with pressure gauge, Leafield valve adapter, shoulder strap and a carrying bag with integrated backpack straps.

Level Six Sombrio Neoprene Sup Jacket - Women's - $99.00 ($70.00 Off)

09/09/2023

WHY QUALITY STANDUP PADDLEBOARDS MAKE SENSE TO BUY
Just like any other sport, hobby, or interest, buying quality equipment helps you to enjoy what you’re doing because you know you can count on the integrity of the gear, and a quality paddleboard means you can do more with it for a longer period of time, which equals a lot more fun.

Whether you want quality, durability, versatility, or strength, You can count on your paddleboarding gear from us to last. However, if you aren’t sure you’ll love paddleboarding, don’t use that as an excuse to buy a cheaper version of the real thing. You won’t fall in love with using a standup paddleboard unless you have quality equipment that you can rely on. Instead of buying a cheap alternative, rent one or try a friend’s paddleboard while you save up for a quality standup board

Not only will you get more than just a basic deck, but you’ll get features that offer more comfort and convenience. Larger deck pads with more grip can be helpful for beginners and extra D-rings to attach additional gear helps to enhance the variety of things you can do or take on your board. From fishing gear, food, or Fido, you can experience more and do more on a higher-quality standup paddleboard.

09/09/2023

THE BEST STANDUP PADDLEBOARD VS. CHEAP PADDLEBOARDS
Of course, price clearly distinguishes certain groups of paddleboards from others, but reflected in the price is typically the level of quality. Cheap paddleboards differ from their quality counterparts in several ways, including:

Construction: With quality paddleboards, like the standup boards , you can expect better durability and stronger construction as well as better materials. Most solid, quality boards are made from a stiff material, such as fiberglass, which is costly. Plus, these boards use multiple layers for durability. Cheaper versions don’t offer the same extensive construction process even with inflatable SUPs. The same layering process impacts the construction of inflatable SUPs, and cheaper versions simply can’t offer the same rigidity because they don’t use as many layers in their construction. With Hydrus boards, whether you select a solid or inflatable standup paddleboard, you can be confident that its solid construction with quality materials can offer the tough, high-performance board you’re looking for.
Performance: Maybe you found a plastic, inexpensive board, and you think it has pretty durable construction because of the material. However, what you save in price, you sacrifice in performance. While you may have a board that will last a while, you won’t enjoy hauling the heavy board to the water, and you certainly won’t enjoy its subpar performance in the water. Heavy isn’t the same as rigid. A quality, rigid board is durable yet performs well on the water, whereas a heavier board needs much more heavy-handed maneuvering. When it comes to inflatable SUPs, you may not be able to inflate them to the correct psi, reducing their rigidity and thus their performance on the water.
Durability: Quality paddleboards may cost more, but they last much longer. Inflatable SUPs in this category can simply be repaired, but cheaper versions tend to have their structures compromised beyond simple repair when damaged. So you end up buying multiple cheap versions when you could have just bought a quality standup board to begin with.
Value: Cheaper may make you think you’re getting better value, but in the standup paddleboard world, cheaper means disposable. When your cheaper board gets damaged, it gets tossed in the garbage while you get a new one. On the other hand, a quality board, while it may be more expensive in the beginning, can hold more value over time. If you decide to upgrade to a new board, a quality board can easily be sold to give you some return on your investment and help you fund a new board.
Quality of accessories: Sure, you see those cheaper standup boards come with the same types of accessories you buy with more expensive versions, but just like the board itself, the quality gets sacrificed. Your accessories are just as important as your board. You want your board and everything that goes with it to last. So don’t be tempted by all-in-one packages that toss in low-quality accessories with a cheap board. buy a paddleboard
One-dimensional use: Cheap boards are fairly singular in design. Paddleboarding is fun and addictive, but if you get a cheap board that only offers a bit of casual paddling on a calm lake, you’re missing out on all paddleboarding has to offer. Most cheap alternatives simply can’t withstand more than basic paddling in calm conditions, and once you try paddleboarding and see what can be done, you’ll want to experience longer trips, maybe some racing or waves, and even yoga or some other workout on your board. Cheaper versions can’t offer the strength, rigidity, and durability necessary for these options, but Hydrus has plenty of options so you can enjoy our standup board to the fullest.
Customer service: Cheaper versions are buy-and-fly experiences. You get the cheap gear and get out on the water with little, if any, help. However, higher-quality brands, like Hydrus, match their high-end products with high-end customer service. Whether you need help choosing the right board or accessories or can’t quite figure out a feature, customer service with quality brands is second to none, giving you a better overall experience with your purchase.

09/13/2021

BC Road trips - coming end of the year

09/06/2021

SARS-CoV-2 did evolve to better avoid human antibodies. But it has also become a bit more virulent and a lot more infectious, causing more people to fall ill. That has had an enormous influence on the course of the pandemic.

The Delta strain circulating now—one of four “variants of concern” identified by the World Health Organization, along with four “variants of interest”—is so radically different from the virus that appeared in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 that many countries have been forced to change their pandemic planning. Governments are scrambling to accelerate vaccination programs while prolonging or even reintroducing mask wearing and other public health measures. As to the goal of reaching herd immunity—vaccinating so many people that the virus simply has nowhere to go—“With the emergence of Delta, I realized that it’s just impossible to reach that,” says Müge Çevik, an infectious disease specialist at the University of St. Andrews.

The pandemic is giving scientists a unique view of viral evolution in action

09/05/2021

What do a tick and the Eiffel Tower have in common?

They're both Paris-sites!

08/26/2021

A man was very sick. Doctors feared the worst. He is at home one day, resting in his bed. He looks up and says, "Is my wife here?"

His wife replies, "Yes, dear, I'm here, next to you."

The man goes, "Are my children here?"

"Yes, Daddy, we are all here," say the children.

"Are my other relatives also here?"

And they say, "Yes, we are all here..."

The man sits up and says, "Then why in the world is the light on in the kitchen?"

08/24/2021

If you want to change the world, do it when you are single!

Once you' re married, you can't even change the TV channel.

08/12/2021

I wonder how many miles I've scrolled with my thumb.