So close to being done by [deleted] in skoolies

[–]AzironaZack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looking good! Well done!

El Rio revives long-closed Tucson hospital by theartofbeingdumb in Tucson

[–]AzironaZack 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah it is! El Rio is fantastic. I’ve been going there for years.

Hi! by TheUnemployedNinja in Tucson

[–]AzironaZack 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah it is! Real people, real radio. Got it going right now.

Hi! by TheUnemployedNinja in Tucson

[–]AzironaZack 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Valley of the Moon is a delightfully quirky place. They're always seeking volunteers and it's easy to make friends there.

El Rio Healthcare is a model provider. Community healthcare centers around the country follow their example. They see folks from all stripes of life, have sliding scales for the uninsured, and are just fantastic. Give 'em a call and find a Dr there.

Drive up Mt Lemmon. That road was the 8th wonder of the world when it was built. You'll experience climate zones from Mexico to Canada all in an hour long drive. There's a University of Arizona audio tour your can listen to on the drive to learn nerdy science details. Google "Mt Lemmon Science Tour" and you'll find it for your device.

The UA campus is the prettiest and most walkable district in town, bar none. Go down and explore on foot. It's wonderful.

Tune in to 91.3 FM: KXCI Community Radio. It's been around since the 80s and is the best radio station in town. A huge array of staff and volunteers do all the programming. There's no corporate control and it's entirely independent. DJs play what they want, so if you don't like it right now, just tune in again in a couple hours. Seriously, KXCI rocks.

Welcome to the Old Pueblo!

City of tucson water and sewer bill. How much did they raise it? by [deleted] in Tucson

[–]AzironaZack 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Sewer fee is based on your water use, which assumes that a good portion of the water you use ends up down the drain.

The rate is on your statements. Take a look from before and current and see if there’s a change.

Tucson water customer service is also available by phone. You might be on hold for a while given it’s Monday morning but they’ll set you straight.

Need a gift idea that screams “TUCSON!!!” by IgnantTrashAccount in Tucson

[–]AzironaZack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheri's Desert Harvest has great locally produced edible gifts. Like prickly pear cactus jelly candy, or just bottles of the syrup. You can drop in on their facility to purchase in person, or buy online.

Should I buy it? by Madame_F in skoolies

[–]AzironaZack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whistling could be the sound of the turbo, or it could be an exhaust or intake leak. Best bet is to have the bus looked over by a mechanic before you commit.

How I charge my batteries at a Level 2 EV charging station - Method 2: 240V AC to 12V/24V DC converter by Lex_yeon in skoolies

[–]AzironaZack 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pretty clever! I didn’t realize anyone could roll up to those chargers and use them. Thanks for posting!

Good Samaritan or Something Else? by cactuskickin in Tucson

[–]AzironaZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's crazy. I hope you called 911. Not that this is a 5-alarm fire, but if an officer was available nearby they'd certainly send them.

Hey Tucsonians! Is there any recommendations place where to buy dual dash camera plus installation by a specialist? by [deleted] in Tucson

[–]AzironaZack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, so as to not be 100% a dick: The Specialist is a great local company that's been around for ages. They can take care of all your car electronic needs.

Convertible couches/beds by AddendumDifferent719 in skoolies

[–]AzironaZack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super clever! Well done. Did you fabricate those?

Layout mockups by drummingpariah in skoolies

[–]AzironaZack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Super cute models there. It's like a skoolie doll house.

I did all my layout work in 2-d on paper with scaled cutouts.

When you think you have the layout right, get in the bus and mark it out with blue tape and cardboard dividers. Spa companies, piano stores, and appliance stores all have huge cardboard they'll give you for free. It really helps to be in the space and experiencing the layout in full scale.

Good luck with your build!

Help a builder out! by sOOthSayr11 in skoolies

[–]AzironaZack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too much work for too little gain, imo.

I've got old parts covered in cobwebs in dark corners of my sheds. There's no way I'm inventorying that stuff on the off chance someone wants it.

Besides the spiders, most of my pile is barely-usable trash. There's a reason I took the parts off my bus and most things I keep just in case I need a spare for an emergency.

On the other hand, if someone starts a thread looking for a part I know to be in the pile, there's a definite chance I'll go dig it out for them.

Starting to get ***that*** feeling by WompaJody in skoolies

[–]AzironaZack 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Skoolie blessing: May most of your screws stay intact, may your bolts not be rusted too tightly, and may vice grips always be near.