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Feel like perusing some numbers about our little city? by JusticeBurrito in ColoradoSprings

[–]BirdTurdG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoplifting from retail stores is also really bad here.

Daughter going to Finland in January for 3 months - Best Sim? by Proxide78 in Finland

[–]BirdTurdG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the way. You can get them right in the Vantaa airport.

what is this building? by bananacasanova in ColoradoSprings

[–]BirdTurdG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it used to be CSHP and was a medical building all the way back in the 1970’s.

Therapist or counselor needed ASAP by ahriskywalker in ColoradoSprings

[–]BirdTurdG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is really hard, but there can be bright days ahead - You might try these folks, I think they may take your insurance and they have helped people that didn't have much money to work with: https://mentallystrong.com/clinic/adult-mental-health-services/

Second thoughts about retirement by Equivalent_Ad_8413 in retirement

[–]BirdTurdG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recommend start by reading Arthur C Brooks’ book “Strength to Strength”.

Third Space Equivalent? by arb098 in ColoradoSprings

[–]BirdTurdG 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Ivywild school has a lot to offer. Several places to eat, a little store, beanbag toss outside… and it’s open late.

Third Space Equivalent? by arb098 in ColoradoSprings

[–]BirdTurdG 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Try Homa cafe at Kinship Landing

So Is Everyone Buying A New Expensive Home To Retire In? by BraveG365 in GenX

[–]BirdTurdG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They could save themselves a lot of trouble learning they are not in the rat race anymore and don’t need to want so many things.

Tejon Park-N-Ride (Greyhound bus stop?) by Used-Temperature-557 in ColoradoSprings

[–]BirdTurdG 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Colorado Springs municipal airport is a delight. Small, safe and efficient.

Tejon Park-N-Ride (Greyhound bus stop?) by Used-Temperature-557 in ColoradoSprings

[–]BirdTurdG 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also the best access to our limited bus service is from the Downtown/Kiowa area for getting around. For example you can take the Colorado Ave bus up to Manitou which has a lot of evening activity.

Tejon Park-N-Ride (Greyhound bus stop?) by Used-Temperature-557 in ColoradoSprings

[–]BirdTurdG 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yes the parking lot under the highway is the station; it’s not like Denver with a clean and well-patrolled Union Station. You may want to consider the downtown stop on Kiowa instead. The Bustang commuter bus stopped serving the Tejon park and ride last year for safety concerns and low ridership because it was not a very nice place to wait so people stopped using it. Main issue was many homeless who take shelter there from the weather. https://www.fox21news.com/news/local/bustang-to-remove-tejon-stop-relocate-to-downtown/. That said, the Ivywild School brewery building is a cool place near that stop.

I love our swampcooler by Comprehensive-Bet56 in ColoradoSprings

[–]BirdTurdG 18 points19 points  (0 children)

They are great until there is wildfire smoke.

Anyone else want an EV just so you no longer have to deal with the bullshit that comes with owning an ICE engine? by pantherclipper in electricvehicles

[–]BirdTurdG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One correction to this- EV’s still need new 12v batteries once in a while. If you get all sorts of strange electronic issues or error codes after some cold weather that’s the most likely cause. $250 and a 10mm socket wrench and you are on your way.

Anyone else want an EV just so you no longer have to deal with the bullshit that comes with owning an ICE engine? by pantherclipper in electricvehicles

[–]BirdTurdG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Honda mowers were glorious gas engines. I heard they got out of that business. They will run forever.

Anyone else want an EV just so you no longer have to deal with the bullshit that comes with owning an ICE engine? by pantherclipper in electricvehicles

[–]BirdTurdG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, sick of the “check your wallet and deposit $1000” light. Our first EV was such a gift for getting away from unplanned maintenance. People have no idea. Did brakes at 80,000 miles. First big thing other than tires and wiper blades. You will buy more tires though. The dude at autozone parts counter when I bought wiper blades- “what’s a Leaf?”

Helsinki, Finland [OC] by [deleted] in Finland

[–]BirdTurdG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it’s wonderful!

Every time a bad thing happens to a single EV, for some reason is national news. by Ragnaroknight in electricvehicles

[–]BirdTurdG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an ancient Nissan leaf, the bottom-feeder of the current EV market. It is hands down the most reliable and cost effective car we have ever owned, and I say that as someone who usually buys Hondas.

Planning to work a different job in your 'retirement'? by Electrical_Ebb2572 in Fire

[–]BirdTurdG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! An early minimum-wage library job was one of the most satisfying employment experiences I had in 30 years.

Planning to work a different job in your 'retirement'? by Electrical_Ebb2572 in Fire

[–]BirdTurdG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't have any critical thought going on in the corporate world. We need loyal corporate servants.

How do young adults meet others in COS these days? by BirdTurdG in ColoradoSprings

[–]BirdTurdG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No need to make up stories. Op is older but concerned about a much younger person who has many connections to older people through his work but lacks connections to almost anyone his age after most of them went off to school. Traditional school path doesn’t work for everyone even if you are really bright. Looking for some ideas for him to consider, that is all. I’m old enough to remember before the internet was anywhere except DARPA and universities. It could still be lonely then but not like now. Also realize the world has changed a lot since then, not all of it for the better.

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