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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago

I've been counting calories for the last few months, and that was my big realization as well. I could have easily put down a single meal at a restaurant which is my entire (or more) daily intake now.

More than anything it's just awareness.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

One of my first jobs involved covering hundreds of miles for on-site tech support. Pre smartphone.

The best thing about printed turn by turn directions is that if you miss a turn, you're pretty much screwed. They were occasionally wrong as well, listing streets that didn't exist etc.

I'd generally have a backup map as well just in case.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

My 'smart' LG washer/dryer plays a jaunty little tune when done. Even on max volume it's difficult to hear. I miss my old dumb machines.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The brakes are part of the trailer. I'd imagine laws are different everywhere, but where I'm at trailer brakes are required for 3000+ pound trailers, though it's a bit more complicated than that and even a 1500 pound trailer could require them.

Anyway, the point is that big 5th wheel travel trailers are way heavier than even a huge dually truck. A 7,000 pound truck can tow a 25,000 pound trailer. I'd imagine the towbot would be limited to something a bit more sane, like 6,000 pounds (class 3 hitch). Since the towbot doesn't also have to carry passengers etc, I'd imagine 1,500 to 2,000 pounds for it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Your situation is your own, but I was able to lease a phev for less than what I was paying for gas + maintenance on a car I had paid off. It may not be exactly what you want, but lease deals still come around occasionally.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

The crazy thing is that, at least at Starbucks, a Venti hot drink is 2 shots, just like the grande. Paying extra for just more milk and sugar!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The public transit in the Seattle area is solidly "pretty good" if you live in the right area. It's continuing to grow as well, if you live in the right area.

As you might guess... I don't live in the right area. And Seattle (sound transit) basically gives you the 🖕 if you don't. But truly, it's actually pretty good if you can take advantage of it.

(It would take nearly 2 hours with no traffic on public transit alone for me to get to Seattle, 20 miles away)

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

Buying the individual albums is still an option. The benefit of renting through Spotify (or any similar service) is that it's dramatically cheaper than owning the same amount of music.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 years ago

Just move to Turkey. Start a new job. Find the love of your life. Get married. Have kids. Grow old together, and support your children as they age in to adulthood. Spend your golden years relaxing. Maybe visit some beaches.

Oh yeah, and I guess use your Turkish payment method at some point in there too. I'm guessing at some point in there you got like a credit card or something

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

https://www.walkscore.com/WA/

I'm right there with you. Well, a bit worse, rocking a 20 for walkability. On a few occasions I have decided to take my life in to my own hands, walking the 1 mile alongside the cars which seem to have confused the 40 mph road with a drag strip.

The sweet reward for doing so? Nothing but the finest of dining options. From Subway to McDonald's to Taco Time, we've got it all!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Nah. Just take like 4 Ambien and sleep for that entire 34 hour train ride.

I drove Seattle to LA over the summer. Did it over two days. It wasn't pleasant per se. But I got to sleep in a real bed. Took an impromptu trip to San Jose (Winchester house). Found some good taco trucks. And still got there in half the time a train would. The train just doesn't make sense for us, not on long trips at least.

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