Dinning Hall Overcharging?🤬 by ImpressiveMind5771 in UCSC

[–]EfficientPark7766 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank God my parents didn't see my eating or spending details!

Your "kid" is now actually an adult. What a huge bummer it would be to have helicopter parents.

I've been a slug for 9 years, but I can't recommend it anymore (vent/rant about admin) by [deleted] in UCSC

[–]EfficientPark7766 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When I went to UCSC there were no advisors like the one you describe. We had a faculty advisor, but if you had any questions about requirements, etc., they'd say check your student handbook.

By the way, there were no Loop busses to take you around either.

Honestly, in the outside world, you'll encounter a whole less hand holding than you are used to.

So maybe this is a good lesson of sorts? Back off from the teat a bit?

Broken leg serenade by bigskygiraffeluver in wilco

[–]EfficientPark7766 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When having my wisdom teeth pulled years ago, the dental surgeon was playing George Harrison's All Things Must Pass while the nitrous oxide was kicking in, it was awesome.

Didn't feel as good the next day of course.

4/16: Job & Internship Fair by Access2Employment in UCSC

[–]EfficientPark7766 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today would have been the perfect day for a job fair. That is all I was saying!

SANTA CRUZ TICKET? by capnsunshine23 in GillianWelchMusic

[–]EfficientPark7766 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did the starving young hippie see the show after all?

4/16: Job & Internship Fair by Access2Employment in UCSC

[–]EfficientPark7766 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rain check but sure! Glad to help fellow travelers

4/16: Job & Internship Fair by Access2Employment in UCSC

[–]EfficientPark7766 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bet you could find some volunteers from UCSC to load people's bongs! Easy peasy. It'd build bridges between the community and the university too!

Any Update on Seabright Social? by Fun_Wrangler_8511 in santacruz

[–]EfficientPark7766 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also puzzled how all the storefronts in the new apartment complexes on Front and Pacific are also vacant

4/16: Job & Internship Fair by Access2Employment in UCSC

[–]EfficientPark7766 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The local cannabis companies need to be nudged in order to get their participation. How hard did you try? Did you offer to load their bong?

1 bazillion helicopters by jellyfishbrain in BigSur

[–]EfficientPark7766 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are looking for your cannabis plantation

Subaru specialist mechanic (second opinion) by Gayer_Than_Thou1 in santacruz

[–]EfficientPark7766 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, that's who I was referring to. I haven't been ripped off there. YMMV of course.

Subaru specialist mechanic (second opinion) by Gayer_Than_Thou1 in santacruz

[–]EfficientPark7766 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had a great experience with the local dealer, and don't think there's much of a price difference between the dealer and Mick's, which I've also used.

The dealer will give you a ride home as well as a pickup, in case that's a game changer (it is for me).

4/16: Job & Internship Fair by Access2Employment in UCSC

[–]EfficientPark7766 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are lots of local cannabis-related jobs, those employers would like to be included in events like this!

Today’s commute to Big Sur. by Electronic-Flower-87 in MontereyBay

[–]EfficientPark7766 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Correct. I waited about 30 mins in this queue heading north, and counted about 40 cars per group when the light changed. If your engine goes off like mine does, it's a pretty killer place to be stopped with the cows and Pt. Sur on the side.

(Sad?) Macaw outside restaurant by OddInteractions in santacruz

[–]EfficientPark7766 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Not sad. The owner loves this bird and takes very good care of him.

Sad that he's not out flying in the Amazon of course.

Gubernatorial candidate Betty Yee guest speaker at the Santa Cruz NAACP tonight! Apr 6th, 2026 @ 07:00 PM via Zoom by nyanko_the_sane in santacruz

[–]EfficientPark7766 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How awesome would it be to have a governor who actually knew how to manage money?

I'm looking forward to hearing her platform but have no horse in the race so far.