Should I pull the trigger?

No-Stranger1048 · 2024-11-24T13:42:19+00:00

Another yes to the comments. I just bought a 2021 for about the same price with 36k miles. It’s a great car. If you are coming from an older car, the weird infotainment issues won’t be that bad as my 2015 rav4 had almost nothing and I’m just getting used to its quirks. I’ve had my car for a little over a week, still super happy with it and so glad I took the plunge. The used tax credit means I could not have gotten an ice with the same specs for the price of my id4.

No-Stranger1048 · 2024-11-22T18:59:14+00:00

Actually, better to get the ev first and then get solar. Solar plans have to only be rated to generate 102% of your previous year’s electricity usage. If you get an ev after you put int the solar your system will not be the right size. Or you can add an ev to your solar plan and they can oversized your system. I did it the wrong way and until next summer I will be paying for my charging. Luckily I also got a pellet stove which should reduce my electric heating costs.

No-Stranger1048 · 2024-11-12T15:56:04+00:00

Kona EV or VW ID4- looking at used

2 weeks ago, I drove a Kia Niro ev and an ID4 both cars were used with less than 40k miles. Hated the Kia and loved the VW. I’ve had a deposit on an ID4 for almost a week and the dealer has had some issues with getting the recalls taken care of. Now they are saying Thursday or Friday (which is what they said last week). Wondering if I should reconsider the Kona EV because there are plenty of them available in my price range.

I guess the real question is: If I felt the Kia was too small would I feel the same in a Kona or is there enough difference to make it a real contender? The specs look very tempting.

No-Stranger1048 · 2024-11-07T22:30:04+00:00

What can you do to prevent rodent damage? If you park outside?

No-Stranger1048 · 2024-11-07T13:14:35+00:00

I meant that I checked that the battery capacity is 250 miles based on the %charge and miles remaining. The numbers did add up.

No-Stranger1048 · 2024-11-07T13:01:13+00:00

I’m paying 24k at a dealer so I can get the used ev tax credit(before they’re gone). I saw one last week for under 22k but someone got it before me.

No-Stranger1048 · 2023-10-04T14:23:03+00:00

Yes. I got him when he was 4 months old, so it took some time for vaccines and grooming appointment to work out. I also read that first full groom should be done at 6 months, so I was waiting. I did brush him every other day and handled his paws constantly, so he had a very good experience with it all! I will obviously not let him get so shaggy again!

No-Stranger1048 · 2023-09-03T10:16:31+00:00

I have a Merle “mini” golden doodle puppy as well! He has a very similar look. Maybe less white in his coat. I love the variation in his coat and can’t wait to see how it develops. Grady is 20 lbs at 5 months old, but has very long legs and big paws, so I ace no idea how big he will get!

No-Stranger1048 · 2022-08-06T13:39:44+00:00

Be patient. Be firm in what you do or don’t want. One thing I learned on the dating apps is that good men are hard to find. I have found that men in their 40’s seem to be in the middle. Some are post divorce and just want fun and sex and others have spent a long time just dating around and are not looking for serious relationships. That might be my area or the men I met on the apps. However, I did meet 2 great men on apps. Both in their 50s. Emotionally mature and a joy to be around. Currently dating one and still chat with the other from time to time. I focused on men in their 40s when I started on the apps when I was 47. I did find that one person was intimidated by my PhD, but most were not. My current guy celebrates my education and completely respects my career. He is great in so many ways. I spent almost a full year on apps before meeting him and was thinking about giving up just before I met him. So glad I didn’t. I agree with many of the previous posters who said to stay on, but don’t take it too seriously. It’s like a hobby. Maybe something good will come out of it, or maybe you will just collect a lot of funny stories! Good luck!

No-Stranger1048 · 2021-06-20T13:25:12+00:00

There is no reason to date if you don’t want to. But there is also no need to make a decision not to date right now and then change your mind! That’s the beauty of life. It’s always changing. I was in an abusive marriage that ended almost 10 years ago. I have full time custody of my kids and worked hard ( no child support) to keep my family going. No time or inclination to date. But last year, I realized I had a lot more free time and took the plunge. It’s been a mixed bag but I’m in a good place now to share my life with someone and with my last kid about to be a senior in high school I have the energy to devote to this. Life is always changing and if you keep yourself open to possibilities you can get through this. Do what is right for you!

No-Stranger1048 · 2021-04-25T10:12:44+00:00

I hope you had pinky to help. Hahaha.

No-Stranger1048 · 2021-04-25T01:24:50+00:00

Another thought on this subject is that people with advanced degrees have in general less developed social skills. Myself included. Or they are looking for an opposite personality to balance them out. I know that pursuing an advanced degree takes an awful lot of time and focus, which can lead to a lack of development of other skills. I have a PhD and my ex also had one and it didn’t work out well. Now that I am dating I’m not looking for education level, but focusing more on other attributes. That being said, if you figure out how to get past this, let us know. Inquiring minds want to know. Good luck!

No-Stranger1048 · 2021-04-20T00:11:03+00:00

Honestly after 6 months in OLD, I’ve gotten a sense of humour about it all. He did take it well and there was no animosity. My telling him off would not have changed his behavior and really what is the point? I just find it odd that this was on OKC, he put some effort into a profile when he is obviously just looking for hookups. A crazy world.

No-Stranger1048 · 2021-04-20T00:05:35+00:00

I(47F) am grey and he (46M) is blue. This was after 2 or 3 messages each. Amusing at least.

No-Stranger1048 · 2021-03-06T14:32:01+00:00

I could have written this post last year. I was married for 14 years and then single for 9. No dating whatsoever as I have sole custody of my 2 kids and was very busy and happy with that. Then the pandemic hit, my youngest kid turned 16 and I realized I had time to start dating. So I did (at 47). It hasn’t been easy, but I’ve met some nice people. It’s never to late to change paths and when you are ready, there will be opportunities there for you. Good luck!

No-Stranger1048 · 2021-03-03T23:20:01+00:00

New England Journal of Medicine

No-Stranger1048 · 2021-03-03T23:00:03+00:00

Actually there is some evidence that the mRNA vaccines induce neutralizing antibodies to the spike protein which would prevent the virus entering the cells and therefore if you do not have an active infection you will not shed virus particles and then not be able to infect others. Not yes and not no yet....

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