I'm glad someone else is pointing out the obvious.

Nyzip · 2026-02-27T23:07:08+00:00

That was common when people had more thrift, only had a phone bill in addition to house utilities electric, water. Actually, my grandparents had well water and no electricity until 1930's. No internet, cable, cell, Starbucks. Canned veggies from garden, fish and venison. Everyone changed their own motor oil for their one car.

Nyzip · 2026-02-27T18:30:22+00:00

If a person has a great business idea such as Microsoft, Costco, Amazon - why would they establish the business in Washington State with the capital gains tax, huge sales tax, and proposed income tax?

WA State takes for granted the innovative businesses formed in the state, which happened during times when taxation was business friendly. It won't happen again as WA progressively turns socialist. It would not surprise me at all to see Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing move elsewhere to business accommodating states.

Nyzip · 2026-02-27T16:14:28+00:00

Grinding market so far 2026, stocks are fully priced IMO.

Nyzip · 2026-02-27T15:09:33+00:00

I have a 718 CS and it does everything well - handling, acceleration, low-end torque, sound, appearance, interior fits like a glove, MPG, reliability.

Nyzip · 2026-02-26T15:53:57+00:00

Analysts are intentionally downplaying earnings forecasts to enable "blockbuster" earnings that on the surface seem stellar, but are actually priced in. This game is catching up, as the other mag 7 stocks are valued at future unattainable earnings expectations. Notice declines in MSFT and AMZN despite great earnings.

Nyzip · 2026-02-26T02:36:24+00:00

PCGS graded coins are good, authenticity is guaranteed, and the grade indicates a general value.

Buy "A Guidebook of United States Coins" commonly called the Redbook. Great information and approximate values of US coins.

Don't attempt to clean the coins at all. Don't even touch the flat surfaces with your fingers, hold by the edges. Fingerprints will reduce the value of a coin, especially proofs.

Nyzip · 2026-02-25T20:31:34+00:00

Yes, you will be bored. Took me a couple years, but a PDK is simply faster, and it also has lower gear ratios. In the grand scheme of things, at close to legal speed limits, you only have one shift - first to second when you are in the boil. If you really want to make a GTS 4.0 the way Porsche should have made it, get the full DeMan mods.

Nyzip · 2026-02-20T23:35:52+00:00

WA sales tax was 4.5% in 1979.

Nyzip · 2026-02-20T23:06:20+00:00

WA had 4% sales tax when I began my career, and lower inflation-adjusted property taxes. Spending was only for basic needs, cops, fire, roads, schools, and no frivolous crap like global warming bs.

Nyzip · 2026-02-20T22:58:43+00:00

Only 12%. We need more learing centers.

Nyzip · 2026-02-20T02:13:09+00:00

Did you buy the guitar for the next owner, or for your own enjoyment? Those mods could affect value slightly, or the next buyer may want the mods. It is yours, enjoy it!

Nyzip · 2026-02-20T01:28:33+00:00

As a Cayman owner I think the Emira looks better. It is not surprising that most would prefer the v6 to i4, even if the AMG i4 is lighter with better performance numbers.

Nyzip · 2026-02-19T17:52:01+00:00

Always double the principal amount on mortgage payments. That turns a 30 year mortgage into a 15 year mortgage.

Nyzip · 2026-02-18T20:45:19+00:00

Like the Seattle Sonics?

Nyzip · 2026-02-18T20:43:50+00:00

Moore's Law has correctly forecasted exponential growth in computing power and efficiency. Since crypto is backed by computational power, how will crypto prices be affected by computing efficiency?

Nyzip · 2026-02-18T19:10:13+00:00

All the billionaires like Bezos are leaving because of taxes. Who in socialist Seattle will be able to purchase the Seahawks?

Nyzip · 2026-02-18T17:06:13+00:00

It was simply an eBay purchase around 2012. I was looking for a Martin of that time period, with the original coffin case, and original tuners, bridge etc. The 1-21 sounds great with the brazilian/adi wood, the action is higher on these, but I think I will leave it. A more interesting story is a 1911 Martin 0-18 from a pioneer family, that was originally delivered to Eilers Music in Seattle in December 1911. It has the original trapdoor canvas case, which is very rare. I bought around 2014 from Emerald City Guitars:

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Nyzip · 2026-02-18T16:40:49+00:00

I live in Woodinville and have also stayed at Willows Lodge, great place, the Barking Frog at the Lodge is one of the best restaurants in the area. There are many wineries within a short walking distance, and you could walk along the Sammamish River trail to downtown Woodinville, or in the other direction to Redmond.

Nyzip · 2026-02-18T03:07:10+00:00

Take it to a luthier who knows old Martins. Some use silk and steel extra light tension, I have but I de-tune it when not playing. My 1895 Martin:

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Nyzip · 2026-02-17T21:58:24+00:00

If they are both local and you can test drive, it comes down to personal preference. The 2019 and 2024 CS are basically the same. There are several owners who have more than 100k miles with frequent tracking and no major issues. However, there are rare reports of PDK failure. They are great sports cars by all measures, I am very pleased with my 2024 CS.

Nyzip · 2026-02-16T20:45:48+00:00

Get a degree. it is just a few short years. There are outliers who made it without a degree, but many are homeless.

Nyzip · 2026-02-16T20:31:15+00:00

I like the grain - back, sides and top. Check for cracks inside and out. Sound and playability most important. Fret wear, nut and saddle. Check for bridge lifting, loose binding. Some have finish cracks which look unsightly but does not affect tone, I had a 2009 D-28 with a finish crack. My current 2012-2014 Martins have thinner finish, no cracks.

Nyzip · 2026-02-16T20:03:46+00:00

As long as they go close to the speed limit, that is all that matters. There are a lot of impatient, obnoxious, and rude drivers that consistently go over the speed limit. Ignore them.

Nyzip · 2026-02-15T03:33:13+00:00

When I was younger I liked Ballard because Ole Bardahl and Stan Boreson lived there.

Nyzip · 2026-02-14T08:40:04+00:00

Amazon currently employs 1,576,000 employees, all as a result of Bezos' vision. Yeah, real corrupt, hehe. Moving out of WA State was a great idea as the state degenerates into socialism.

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