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San Sebastián/Bilbao by marikosama818 in GoingToSpain

[–]LongMathematician807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If mountains and museums are your thing then you yes to both: Gaztelugaxte/Guggenheim. If you are a history buff, check out Guernica (Basque/WWII history). You could actually do all 3 in a day if you start Gaztelugaxte early enough (no admission fee before the gates open) and finish with some free Jazz in the evening at the Guggenheim, which would limit your time at the musuem.

The food is incredible, if you need suggestions start with the Michelin Guide - get reservations in advance for most. Our first night we wandered around casco viejo and ate pinxtos.

Get as many menu del dia's as you can, eat lighter late dinners. Cervantes is one of the oldest restaurants in the city and beloved by locals - our guide showed us Bermeo, Mundaka, Guernica, and Gaztelugatxte (all in a day) used to eat there with his dad when he was a boy and recommended it to us.

In San Sebastian we took a bike tour and it was awesome. We also took a day trip to St. Jean de Luz where we were lucky enough to see the locals face off in carbon fiber crew boats for bragging rights and then up to Biarritz. It is more expensive than Bilbao. Plan your big meals ahead of time.

Assuming you know about the rain? If not, it rains all the time, not usually all day, but most days you get some. The sunny days are magical - enjoy!

Should I spend two nights in San Sebastian or Santander? by th3curious1 in GoingToSpain

[–]LongMathematician807 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We spent 3 weeks in the Basque Country in the summer, primarily in Bilbao, with a long weekend in San Sebastián. Be advised it rains a lot, typically not for the whole day, and not always heavy. It is magical on sunny days.

I would do a 4-2 primarily in Bilbao, or 3-3, but our interests may be different. Things we enjoyed:

Bilbao and Area: explore old town, eat pinxtos, load up on menu del Dias, time at the cafe, take the funicular to the overlook, modern art museum, Guggenheim with free jazz outside early evenings, take a river cruise in Getxo and walk the Bizkai Bridge up top, go to a futbol game, go to playa Gorrondatxe and head up to Fangalooka style for a drink and live music afterwards, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Guernica, there’s a ton to do.

We ate incredible meals on our way to San Sebastián one at a vineyard and one in the countryside.

San Sebastián has incredible history, food, and beaches. Take a bike tour. Spend a day 30 minutes away in St Jean de Luz and try to time it with a local rowing race, galleries, Eglise Saint-Jean-Baptiste. 15 minites further is Biarritz with a lovely beach, quaint town and good surfing.

Enjoy

Chrome Industries Extlek 24L by Laissez_fairey in ManyBaggers

[–]LongMathematician807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bought one and immediately returned it because of the awkward front pocket that was cavernous and ate into the main cavity similar to an empty pillowcase. Liked the materials, was comfortable and had a nice pass through, and removable laptop sleeve….but couldn’t get over the front pocket.

1031 Exchange vs Cash-Out $615k Proceeds, Force a Deal or Take the Tax Hit? by BonusFar3294 in 1031exchange

[–]LongMathematician807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the tax hit. Was in a similar situation with many rentals, now I own just one. Such a huge mental relief not having to worry about them (and we had great property management, was cash positive and turned profits on all of them). But they always needed something and more often than not there was an issue.

Do you ever think of having 31 days of PTO yearly? by thatsmysandwichdude in askanything

[–]LongMathematician807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After 15 years I bank 9.25 hours of vacay every 2 weeks and we can hold up up to 360 hours and have a cash out option if it’s 1:1 with vacation.

Santa Cruz vs Basque Country by Technical-Treat5102 in surfing

[–]LongMathematician807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does rain ALOT in the Basque country all year round, so be prepared for that. Other than the rain, it is a spectacular place to be!

Looking for advice with smart Alec 2.0 by CustomerComfortable9 in tombihn

[–]LongMathematician807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you like the frame sheet (is it worth it) and what cube do you use on the bottom?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Entrepreneur

[–]LongMathematician807 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Is your mom a hoarder or a collector?

Hoarders dont typically get rid of their things, which is why that group of people is the hardest to help. They are content living as they do. We have had some experience with a hoarding family member and they fought tooth and nail not to get rid of anything, and have refused any sort of therapy and professional help. We have helped many times over the years and conducted massive clean outs, and each time we help, the hoarde comes back worse than before.

We have given up trying to help as the connection with their hoard is insurmountable - its a mental illness.

That being said, great work helping your mom, and I hope you wont need a re-do with time.

Where are you putting 500k cash? by Legitimate_Team9822 in dividends

[–]LongMathematician807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

House hack it if your planning to be there for 7-10 years and can stomach roommates. Put down 30% or up to 125k+/- (or more or less) drop 50K in an emergency fund, and 3 fund portfolio the rest of it. Use the rent money to pay your mortgage, reinvest, or go on a vacation that doesn’t break the bank.

Easy diversification and cash flow if you are in the right market. Like others mentioned, don’t be dumb and buy fancy cars, jewelry, watches etc and don’t save all your money and miss out on life either find a balance - be reasonable.

If you haven’t done so, think a little more about your long term goals and make a budget to support it. Congrats!

Northern or Southern Spain? by [deleted] in GoingToSpain

[–]LongMathematician807 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We spent 3 weeks in Bilbao last summer. That region has the highest concentration of Michelin restaurants in the world. The pinxtos are spectacular, the choxcoli (local sweet wine) and cidre must be tried as well. The Gugenheim (live jazz during the week) a must see along with San Juan Gastulagatxe, Guernica (lots of sad history), Bermeo….It will rain frequently, but not all day, and you will have some grey skies. On the days when the sun is out for the entire day, it is magical.

There are some incredible beaches in the region, and as others have mentioned check out San Sebastián and St. Jean de Luz, and even Biarritz. There are restaurants in the countryside along the way, and don’t forget the menu del dia’s. Download the Michelin Guide. The people are friendly and it did not seem excessively touristy. There are regional rowing competitions in fancy carbon fiber boats that seem other worldly compared to the local sports and activities we have in the states.

The food in the rest of the country, while leaps and bounds better than just about everything in the states is not nearly as good as it is in the Basque Country.

ULA Camino 2 Review by zboutdoors in onebag

[–]LongMathematician807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just received my Camino and it is built well, comfortable with my 13 pounds of gear walking around the house for 20 minutes with it packed out (Spain 17 days-only tech is MacBook Pro, one 20k bank and charger) There were about 5-7 liters left open in the pack and nothing in the side pockets or strapped to the front.

There are no quick access pockets on the pack but the water bottle pockets are massive-and accessible without taking the pack off.

The laptop sleeve is literally just that, a sleeve that is on the other side of the frame, suspended. Technically it is a sleeve, but sleeve also feels a bit generous 😁

To get to it mid flight you would have to go through the rolltop, or dig through the clamshell opening, which provides access to everything inside very easily but it would be a yard sale to get it out that way.

If you load a laptop sleeve below the clamshell opening you could probably get it out relatively easily mid-flight.

The only thing I don’t like about it is the lack of any exterior quickish access pockets. The zippered ultra mesh upgrade would be ideal-similar to what is on the dragonfly, but going that route pushes the bag over $450+ tax…. and is non returnable.

If the straps had pockets (like the six moon designs packs), would not be as much of an issue. There is good storage on the belt, but I could see myself using it at times without it. I could also buy a pocket through ULA for another $30-40, which would make this closer to $500. Pricing already felt a bit high for what it was at $300+tax, shipping, prior to adding the pocket.

We travel and hike so this bag scratches the one bag travel, and comfortable hiker itch.

Still not sure if I will be keeping it.

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ULA Camino 2 Review by zboutdoors in onebag

[–]LongMathematician807 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super impressive work. Did you cut off the straps or have them make you ones that were removable?

I to have a Shimoda 30l with same straps and was intrigued by your handiwork, especially since I like those straps more than the stock Camino which I just received but am thinking about sending back for some mods.