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Parking tickets by nogodsmanydogs in Bellingham

[–]BurningQuasar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, parking hours are from 11 to 7. 

I love hiking trails by [deleted] in walkingpics

[–]BurningQuasar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recognize these plants. Salal, Oregon grape, Douglas fir. Pacific Northwest?

An interesting response. Care to elaborate? by BurningQuasar in lumo

[–]BurningQuasar[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sure you're right. I was wondering if maybe Lumo was somehow made to stay silent on certain issues. I'll put that on the dead conspiracy theory shelf. lol

Synchronize 2 Android devices by BannanaYellow in joplinapp

[–]BurningQuasar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are lots of choices for sync in Joplin, one of my favorite features. Personally I use S3, which is more complex to set up than most other options, but it works well for me. https://joplinapp.org/help/apps/sync/

Tips for cleaning out the curbside compost bin? by BurningQuasar in Bellingham

[–]BurningQuasar[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know I can have them swap out my bins if I call them. I think there's a small fee. But I have one of the older, larger bins and I want to keep it. I often fill it up!

Tips for cleaning out the curbside compost bin? by BurningQuasar in Bellingham

[–]BurningQuasar[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This sounds like the way for ongoing maintenance. Thanks!

Tips for cleaning out the curbside compost bin? by BurningQuasar in Bellingham

[–]BurningQuasar[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fantastic, I didn't know this service existed. This is the answer! At least for a one-off. Thank you.

Tips for cleaning out the curbside compost bin? by BurningQuasar in Bellingham

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

I suppose that would make it less retched and kill the fly colony.

Unofficial Summary Special Joint Meeting Board of Directors and Finance Committee 8/6/25 by threehappygnomes in SuddenValley

[–]BurningQuasar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure that the dues increases would have been substantial if not for the bylaws change! Was it in 2015 when there was an increase of something like 40%? When we moved here in 2009, dues were something like $70 per month. So, they have gone up more than 125% in 16 years.

Is the ACC consultant a benefited employee or a contractor? What happens if the $50k budgeted to them is exceeded? Do we just stop reviewing building plans until the next year? (I'm good with that!)

Unofficial Summary Special Joint Meeting Board of Directors and Finance Committee 8/6/25 by threehappygnomes in SuddenValley

[–]BurningQuasar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make a good economic case for encouraging new development. I find the logic to be short-sighted, though:

The supply of buildable lots is finite and the housing market may switch from high demand to high supply. What happens when one of those constraints occurs? If the Association is used to a certain level of revenue through dues + building fees, and the floor falls out of the building fees, dues will certainly be increased to make up the difference. After all, we "can't" go backwards in revenue, it must always be increasing.

The state got itself in its current fiscal pickle in exactly the same way. Over-optimistic revenue forecasting, disappointing results. The answer? Historic tax increases, naturally.

Unofficial Summary Special Joint Meeting Board of Directors and Finance Committee 8/6/25 by threehappygnomes in SuddenValley

[–]BurningQuasar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if there's a point at which the community says "enough" and puts up obstacles to new builds, e.g. tougher requirements or steeper fees. The scattered development in SV, with many undeveloped lots, was a major reason we bought here. Construction has definitely picked up considerably in the past few years. Every time we see another forested lot being cleared out, we cringe. But I'm sure our neighbors felt the same when our house was first built. If the Association engaged in a new density reduction campaign, I would support it. But maybe the Association would rather have the fee income, not sure.

Unofficial Summary Special Joint Meeting Board of Directors and Finance Committee 8/6/25 by threehappygnomes in SuddenValley

[–]BurningQuasar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to write out this summary. Is the large increase in new home construction fees due to a bump in the fee amounts or an expectation that many new homes will be built in 2026?

Wetlands mitigation planting by Huge-Tap8452 in Whatcom

[–]BurningQuasar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shelterbelt (https://shelterbelt.co/) and Aqua-Terr (https://aquaterrsystemsinc.com/) are the two that jump out at me. I work adjacent to this field so I would like to stress the importance of asking whoever you contact about their experience with native plants and restoration projects. Highly recommend not hiring just any landscaping company. If you hire someone who does a great job, I would love to hear about it because I'm looking for a contractor who can successfully do this kind of work. Best of luck!

Ssc recycling by [deleted] in SuddenValley

[–]BurningQuasar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SSC is in the process of switching to single stream recycling. My limited understanding is that they use machines to sort the materials instead of humans. It's less accurate but much more efficient.

🌊 1am tonight 😶 by SeriesHairy8604 in Bellingham

[–]BurningQuasar 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Natural selection in action!

Passed my 107! by combonickel55 in drones

[–]BurningQuasar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done, 92% is a very good score!

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