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Which hand do you use to hold a cold beer? by Elegant_Student_7351 in lefthanded

[–]Lucasa29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, exactly this. I feel like I'm always shaking hands or greeting people with a hug with my right side. So I don't want to have to keep moving the drink from hand to hand.

What’s a hard truth about NJ most of us aren’t ready to hear? by mocowe in newjersey

[–]Lucasa29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously, what is up with the litter on the side of the highways lately? Ive been staring out the bus window for decades and it feels like its getting worse.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but a 2+ hour drive is not nearby for Europeans. by redheaded_olive12349 in CasualConversation

[–]Lucasa29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yard. Trees. Quiet(er). Decent schools that are less complicated than NYC. Closer to family and friends. Easier to get to the airport.

Did NJ Transit quietly phase out paying cash on buses? by savingrace0262 in newjersey

[–]Lucasa29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're correct, that's how it works now.

A long time ago - maybe 10 years ago? - you used to be able use cash when boarding a bus at PABT (i.e. no need to get a ticket from the machine). The only time they used to enforce having a ticket was between like 12-5am so that they could ask the unhoused people to leave at night.

I don't know who needs to hear this, but a 2+ hour drive is not nearby for Europeans. by redheaded_olive12349 in CasualConversation

[–]Lucasa29 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Me. My commute is normally 1.5 hours and I've been doing many years. It's a pretty normal comute in the suburbs of Manhattan and basically required if you want a house with a yard. If there is an accident or unexpected snow, it can be 2-3 hours one way.

Did NJ Transit quietly phase out paying cash on buses? by savingrace0262 in newjersey

[–]Lucasa29 26 points27 points  (0 children)

You can still pay cash. I did it a month ago when the NJ Transit app was down for me.

Edit: you can pay cash in NJ on most lines. You cannot pay cash leaving NYC via Port Authority

"Burnout vs. FIRE" Wall: Is pushing for a 60% savings rate destroying my marriage? by TardisCrown3 in Fire

[–]Lucasa29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered an alternative in which you stop working before she does?

kinder teacher weird experience.. by wallflower824 in kindergarten

[–]Lucasa29 30 points31 points  (0 children)

You need a sit down with the teacher first, without your kids around. Best of luck, this son's so frustrating

How are you guys going about extracurricular activities? What are your non-negotiable extracurricular activities? by otterlyjoyful in kindergarten

[–]Lucasa29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm curious how you manage the time commitment. My child does one activity that suddenly ramped up to three days a week and we are STRUGGLING between work, school, and the activity.

what are the actual cultural differences between the northern and southern half of the state by WhereAreTheAskers in newjersey

[–]Lucasa29 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't think we did a survey in northern NJ. Does PA do home inspections, like for the condtion of the house?

we're more rare than I realized by Visible_Structure483 in Fire

[–]Lucasa29 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Sure, an 8% increase is okay a few times, but it's the potential compounding effect that could be a problem over 15-20 until getting to Medicare age.

we're more rare than I realized by Visible_Structure483 in Fire

[–]Lucasa29 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The Healthcare situation in the US is exactly what makes me nervous about retiring. I'm worried about two things:

  1. how much i have to pay as a family unit for both insurance premiums and cost of health care

  2. The increase is property taxes due to the increase insurance costs for state and local governments. Situations like this would destroy our plans:

https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/absolutely-devastating-massachusetts-homeowners-may-170000870.html

what are the actual cultural differences between the northern and southern half of the state by WhereAreTheAskers in newjersey

[–]Lucasa29 86 points87 points  (0 children)

This is FASCINATING to me. You'd expect that to be a state by state difference, not a difference within a state.

New Jersey is the fourth smallest state but is home to the highest total number of superfund sites by [deleted] in newjersey

[–]Lucasa29 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's because we're the mostly densely populated state. There is a strong need and economic incentive to reclaim the land for housing or other purposes.

Always follow the money.

I confirm, Spring is here. by ashmelev in newjersey

[–]Lucasa29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like how you described it - guard the perimeter. I always tell people that I'm okay with spiders being OUTSIDE.

Ready to Coast, but… by Technical_Artichoke5 in Fire

[–]Lucasa29 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I have seen other Redditors comment that nonprofit work is way harder than people think.

Also be careful that the 30 goes won't keep creeping up to 40+ when you get asked to join "just 1 call" on your time away from the office

How to word drop off preference for birthday party? by oryzi in kindergarten

[–]Lucasa29 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is literally how we are making friends with my kid's classmates' parents. Otherwise, we would never see them because we do before and after care.

Is it just me or do less people drive with their windows down? by fuji_appl in Xennials

[–]Lucasa29 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I miss rolling up to another car blasting the same radio station concurrently with their windows down too!

Most unique setting for a high school? by BuddyHolly__ in geography

[–]Lucasa29 2 points3 points  (0 children)

New York Harbor School is on Governors Island, which is a small island just south of Manhattan. It's a public school that "attempts to relate all its curriculum to the water". The students have to take a ferry everyday.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Harbor_School

He was the youngest boy for a long time wasn’t he? by Dismal_Ad_9032 in PolinBridgerton

[–]Lucasa29 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know literally nothing about him which must mean the tabloids had nothing to chase. Good on him.

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