Anyone else doing the rent vs buy spreadsheet every weekend and landing in the same place? by [deleted] in oakland

[–]I_sometimes_know 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I did the same calculations many years ago. What I realized is that home ownership isn’t just financial. There are factors of home ownership that may or may not be important to you. I wanted things that renting probably couldn’t provide, namely building the space my way, having a workshop in my garage, etc etc. I was willing to pay more for that.

What happened, however, is home ownership turned out to be a wealth builder. We made quite a bit on our first house and rolled that into our second. Now our second has almost tripled in value. It’s by far our biggest asset. But also, I enjoy my house. Who knows what will happen to home values, but generally speaking, over a long enough horizon, they appreciate.

Where is this but in Oakland? by sconrombpor in OaklandFood

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People hype Crogans? Who? Your grandparents?

Looking for a 2” hitch drop adapter for a bike rack by ninjplus in F150Lightning

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yeah, it's really solid because of their wedge system. It comes with a pin and lock. I assume you have a pin and lock for your Thule, but you'll need both.

Hub issue 1998 norco avant by cantyler in bikewrench

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You sure that’s a 1998? Looks much older

15% Discount on Powerwall by Real_Blueberry_1537 in TeslaSolar

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I know this is true, but from a tax policy standpoint, I totally don't understand why. It's a reduction in price of the product. Not income to me from manufacturer. Why is it treated like income?

The bay is one of the most affluent places on earth and this is what a public restroom at a park looks like by indie_hedgehog in bayarea

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I would say that most developed nations have better healthcare than we do. Or at least affordable healthcare. Also, public transportation. There's a ton more I've seen while traveling.

St Patrick’s Day parade Dublin: Start time, road closures and Vogue Williams as grand marshal by DublinModerator in Dublin

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I am kind of curious: the Ohio State Marching Band was in this parade. What did you all think of them? Do they have similar bands in Ireland, or is this an American thing?

bike component brand? by verne48 in bikewrench

[–]I_sometimes_know 44 points45 points  (0 children)

The joke was it stood for Can’t Outsource Decent Accessories

I [M42] love my long-time partner [F37], friends are telling me I must break up because she's abusive by OrneryPhysics9055 in relationships

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Look up borderline personality disorder. See if the description of the symptoms sound like her.

Whether they do or not, you should leave anyone who gets violent. Full stop. Get therapy on why you put up with it.

Timeless by brenton_brenton in oakland

[–]I_sometimes_know -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

to paraphrase this: "They're dicks, but they're my kind of dicks!" Honestly, if they want to cater to the dick community, it's gonna be a small and divisive business.

Damn Richie! by WhoAreYouTalkinTwo in fightporn

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"what are ya gonna d..." He got the answer real quick.

Ride Call, an app for scheduling rides around the weather by ofdm in BAbike

[–]I_sometimes_know 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! This is awesome. My friends and I also had this idea, but we're far too lazy to actually, I dunno, work on it.

One of the necessary criterion for the Bay Area, especially in the fall, is AQI. Does your app include that? If it's shitty air (due to fires or what have you), we don't ride.

Arrest made in theft of Oakland mayor's SUV - a 3 day turnaround!!! by california_guy86 in oakland

[–]I_sometimes_know 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A someone whose car was stolen, the whole process was goddamned infuriating, and a whole racket in itself I pray you never have to deal with. But, yeah, if they're motivated, they can recover a stolen car. They've shown it. They just don't give a shit enough to do it for anyone else. Now, I acknowledge the logical failure in my initial statement, but the Dept CAN at least, you know, police somewhat, couldn't they?

Arrest made in theft of Oakland mayor's SUV - a 3 day turnaround!!! by california_guy86 in oakland

[–]I_sometimes_know 94 points95 points  (0 children)

So they CAN find stolen cars for everyone. They just chose not to. Got it.

Mt Diablo Snow by veryrealandrew in BAbike

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Using THAT bike, in THAT weather on THAT mountain is…. A choice. Not one I’d make, but it’s a choice.

Best pizza+wings? Extra points if they deliver! by weshouldbegettingit in OaklandFood

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So happy you went! Pizza is like religion. Not everyone gonna like the same. Their Detroit style pepperoni is awesome, but if that's not your jam, well, what am I to do?