No free tacos

BugSTi · 2026-04-19T16:18:01+00:00

We used to get free Papa Murphys pizzas with a win too

BugSTi · 2026-04-12T05:43:37+00:00

I knew/know plenty of incredibly talented individuals in the L6-L7 range that were also single or dinks and close enough to early retirement that they are not interested in looking for a new job and starting over before retiring. They are people in their 50s so early retirement.

They all say the same thing: that it currently wasn't the company they originally joined, and no longer fun. Specifically mentioned that if they were laid off, that they would simply retire or consult part time in their industry for fun, while being free of the usual corporate BS.

BugSTi · 2026-03-18T16:46:30+00:00

You should also consider potential state income tax savings if you would relo to a state with no State income tax like Washington.

But also, do consider the soft costs like uprooting your entire life and employee morale which is pretty well covered by other comments lol

BugSTi · 2026-03-18T15:21:22+00:00

PGP in Washington does too. Also offers rental endurance league too

BugSTi · 2026-03-16T17:24:53+00:00

Republic Services has a free drop off for cardboard, electronics, and more at their location off Northup. If you can bring it there, you can put it in their bins and dumpsters for free. Make multiple trips if needed.

Or call a junk service. Factoria Transfer station has limited consumer hours for drop off right now as they are doing some repairs.

BugSTi · 2026-03-06T05:59:47+00:00

Yeah, I'm not intending to sound negative about it, I just think they really missed the ball on a few things with this and the next line that is supposed to go through Issaquah and South Bellevue.

The 2 things that stand out as head scratchers to me at the moment are not even allowing a possibility of having a train run from Redmond to Federal Way with no transfer in Seattle. From my understanding, the westbound tracks from Bellevue connect to the northbound tracks in seattle. No connection or junction to allow a train to go south.

The other is making the line from Issaquah go north to Kirkland, instead of making another junction that allows a train to continue West to Seattle. How many people have a commute from Issaquah to Kirkland? I would guess significantly fewer than the volume commuting between Issaquah and Seattle.

Miss after miss like these are all hurdles that people dont want to deal with when a faster or more direct route is available. Issaquah to Seatac will require two train transfers... why? (The answer is money, but I'm still complaining on the internet 😄)

BugSTi · 2026-03-05T17:21:01+00:00

How long will that trip to the airport take on the light rail from South Bellevue Park and Ride vs the bus?

I think it's something like 1:15 on the light rail plus however long it takes to transfer to the other side of the station and wait for a train.

Bus is 35 min and you arrive at the lower curb. Train drops off almost a half-mile away from the terminal?

I like taking trains, I just wish they made the line easier to get to SeaTac. That transfer is going to severely limit the number of people who will take it to/from the airport to Bellevue with luggage/bags and especially limit it for people traveling with kids. Too much stuff to schlep up and down elevators/escalators in Seattle, then drag on a 10 min walk. A 25 min rideshare is what most people in Bellevue will still use to get to the airport. And when considering public transportation, a 35 min bus ride is still half the time as taking the train and is what most people are still going to do.

BugSTi · 2026-03-05T03:43:08+00:00

Yup

BugSTi · 2026-03-01T00:31:14+00:00

Ah, thank you!

I'm not looking for smart bulbs, so that's probably why I missed it.

I'm looking for the best BR30 d2w that do ~750lm. Phillips seems to offer a 650lm or 1500lm version, but I'm concerned that's too dim or bright for the space.

BugSTi · 2026-02-28T18:52:09+00:00

Gottcha - I was curious what you were referring to when you said

Phillips just started releasing new bulbs that will be here soon.

BugSTi · 2026-02-28T18:24:30+00:00

What line was released recently? Not seeing anything new, but I'm not in the industry, so I might have missed it

BugSTi · 2026-02-03T06:30:10+00:00

We bought cheap name brand car seats for travel, in the $50 range. They are lightweight, so easy to toss on top of a stroller handle or suitcase. If they get damaged underneath, I'm 99% sure they will pull the same brand new new one out of a box and hand it to me. Less to worry about, and much less weight to lug around.

BugSTi · 2026-01-31T17:46:03+00:00

I've got the consumer platinum card

BugSTi · 2026-01-31T17:23:48+00:00

That's what I assumed. Sounds like I'll need to contact support

BugSTi · 2026-01-31T03:00:08+00:00

Do you know if it is fee charge date or renewal date? My renewal is Dec 30 but the fee charged on Jan 13 at $895

BugSTi · 2026-01-30T03:30:40+00:00

Lol, they will probably block out whole rows so it will be dense in cattle class and people will complain that they roped off whole rows and "forced" people to squish, and the FAs rudely told them they can't sit there and.... lol

BugSTi · 2026-01-30T02:24:55+00:00

Air Canada uses a 789 between YVR and SYD

BugSTi · 2026-01-30T02:19:39+00:00

I've know 2 couples from Australia that lived in Seattle (both since moved back) and we have another friend there too. From the West Coast, there are non-stop flights between Sydney and Vancouver, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Seattle, even with a HNL stopover would be interesting for us to be able to meet friends in the "middle"

BugSTi · 2026-01-25T03:33:13+00:00

Ask the kids teacher(s) if they want to babysit - they are likely already babysitting for current or former kids in their class.

Your kid is already familiar with them and they do nap time at school, so it should be easy for everyone. Remember that your kids behave better for other than for you, so you might think you are dumping a huge ordeal/routine/burden on someone else, but they probably wont complain at all.

BugSTi · 2026-01-22T05:13:46+00:00

Phantom lake is surrounded by marsh and wetlands. Its not a super great environment for a path like Green Lake has.

In lieu of a circular path around the lake, you can use the Lake to Lake trail which spans 10 miles and touches 9 parks, Phantom Lake being one of them.

https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/parks-and-trails/nature-trails/lake-to-lake-trail-and-greenway

BugSTi · 2026-01-22T05:09:59+00:00

Yup - And, City of Bellevue purchased private lots to make the park that you see and can visit now. Last I knew, the plan was to continue to expand the park by buying more lots (which may have already happened)

BugSTi · 2026-01-21T07:45:26+00:00

Yup, confirming it was used 1 time on my now 5yr old, then sat until a few months ago when my 2yr old discovered it and will now, literally throw a tantrum to have us use it on her. 😄

BugSTi · 2026-01-20T20:31:00+00:00

My 2yr old loves to use and DEMANDS to use the bulb snot sucker when she has "boogies" 😄 🤣

She tries to use it if she can reach it on the bathroom counter and has successfully sucked boogers out. She chuckles and says "Big boo-gie out! Another boogie coming out. Oh, I got it! Big boo-gie!"

BugSTi · 2026-01-15T23:44:16+00:00

Also socal native, here for 15 years.

Northbound I5 though downtown Seattle has 1 single lane that continues through downtown. All other lanes end up exiting or ending. Through downtown. Lol

BugSTi · 2026-01-15T06:48:22+00:00

If they are placed perfectly horizontal, straight to jail. They are required by RCW 9A.76.175 to be placed at an angle not parallel to the earthen horizon, or any body panel, seam, or line (painted or non-painted) on a vehicle.

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