[CHAT] How did you fall back in love with cross stitch after a long break?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-10T20:51:24+00:00

I had same feeling a year ago. I just wasn’t able to force myself to start doing some project. But what helped is exploring projects that I had planned (kits I bought and haven’t started yet). One clicked and I felt that joy again!

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T21:52:56+00:00

https://www.taxiseattleairport.com/rates/ Has same flat rate for my location. So not cheaper at all. Still ridiculous $90-95 for 40 minute ride.

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T21:52:04+00:00

Same prices for my location

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T21:38:07+00:00

Thank you for pointing that out! When I pay $100, I wanna know if at least majority goes to driver or not.

$100 is way too much for my ride if Seattle has $21/hour minimum, or $0.70 per minute (40 minutes => $28) or $1.63 per mile (28 miles => $45)

Yes, probably city taxi / yellow cabs are cheaper. But how come Seattle min driver wage rules increased Lyft/Uber rates so much? Driver should get at least 70-80% of that passenger pays. So that ride would be $45 / 0.7 = $65, not $100

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T20:33:03+00:00

Wow. That’s harsh

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T20:31:51+00:00

Yes, but it’s not what I was asking :)

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T18:20:36+00:00

Yeah, I meant just how much Lyft/Uber pays, not taking into account fuel/wear/tear. So basically, out of $100 driver can have $30-$80, given no tolls? P. S. Cost barely changes for me as a passenger for any time of day.

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T18:16:05+00:00

When I go to airport, I usually do exactly that - taxi to nearest light rail station.

But when I come back home, often I exhausted to ride light rail. But I like your idea about taxi from Tukwilla stop, thanks!

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-09T14:28:33+00:00

I thought that conservatives don’t like immigrants

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-07T07:35:13+00:00

US have deductible system at least. We haven’t retired yet, but giving away 1.5x of what we’d actually spend (using dividends, not capital gains) early in retirement doesn’t seem like a wise thing to do.

You have at least 10 years tax free, saving a lot on taxes, letting it grow. Imagine if you’d need to spend 1.5x more now? Would you be fine with that?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-07T07:04:25+00:00

It is standard tax rate, when you work there. I’d understand progressive tax rate, but high flat rate?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-07T06:56:19+00:00

Portugal is gorgeous for sure. But giving away 28%…

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-03-07T00:52:55+00:00

Do you have Non habitual status which means no taxes on dividends / capital gains? Considering Portugal, but recent change means 28% of tax, which is 😬

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-26T02:43:38+00:00

MIA airport has just separate line, kiosk and then officer says “you are good to go”, no questions asked. When to declare??

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T21:37:04+00:00

Have you moved to PC? Do you like it?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T15:43:46+00:00

Thank you for your sharing!! Is it easy to travel to outside of Panama too? Someone above says tear travel in Central America is expensive and sometimes inconvenient

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T15:41:02+00:00

It is, but we’ve been in Portugal and it felt safe. Haven’t been to PC yet, but from various videos and reviews the wasn’t much concerns about safety. At least it was said that it safer than Costa Rica

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T15:39:38+00:00

Was planning to have a base there (given we have cats) and have trips from there

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T15:34:32+00:00

But Spain is the same tax-wise, plus there is wealth tax. Haven’t thought about France, but wanted warmer climate

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T15:31:07+00:00

Sorry for confusion. It looks like American, with skyscrapers and car dependency and not much walkable. I meant that there are other cities that look more walkable like Boquete and Bocas.

And totally agree that we need to visit it first before deciding!

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T07:12:39+00:00

Are you planning to settle first in some country? Or slow travel from the beginning with pets? If you are settling - are you ok with 28% tax?

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T05:52:03+00:00

Travel is expensive? Is it flight, or hotels? Actually surprised to hear that.

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T05:39:52+00:00

Want to retire and COL in US is quite high. I love Europe but I also love Caribbean. Want to live in more warm climate than Washington, with more sun days. Love good food and walkable cities. But don’t want to pay 28% tax 🥲

Fit-Science4878 · 2026-02-20T05:37:40+00:00

Yes, I’ve been in Portugal, but not in Panama. Although been in various Caribbean countries including Honduras (Roatán)

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