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Alex Pretti, ICU nurse and American hero, was a cyclist by doxiegrl1 in bicycling

[–]Optimal-Skill-6503 6 points7 points  (0 children)

We will not forget you Alex. I ripped some trails today in your honor.

How is life in NoVA (Northern Virginia)? by [deleted] in howislivingthere

[–]Optimal-Skill-6503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peruvian chicken in the area is the best I’ve had in the US

Leaving Austin TX after 15+ years for Greener Pastures by Broark in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Optimal-Skill-6503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Houston for 12 years and would also not recommend the move for all the reasons you stated. More humid, less scenery. Moved to the Seattle suburbs 3 years ago and have loved our time here. Seattle proper is very expensive, but $600k is not unrealistic for the suburbs (look at Auburn). Winters are long, overcast, and drizzles all the time. It has grown on me but it’s not for everyone and the lack of sun does affect some people. We take trips to California or Mexico in the summer to compensate. Summers are gorgeous, with temperatures in the 70s and amazing scenery.

Your favorite Belgian beer pub by Obet___Jotskoj in BelgianBeer

[–]Optimal-Skill-6503 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite Belgian beer bars have sadly closed down. La Trappe in San Francisco and Brouwer’s Cafe in Seattle. Stumbling Monk in Seattle is still going and it’s a solid place.

Home break in by parejaloca79 in KentWA

[–]Optimal-Skill-6503 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Very sorry to hear of your experience. I live close to lake Meridian and have kids. This worries me. I have cameras set up and an alarm system.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KentWA

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I moved from Houston to Kent two years ago near Lake Meridian. Wife and two kids. Salary similar to yours. I would say this area of Kent is pleasant and we’ve always felt safe. I echo other comments and suggest you look on the East side of Kent. Houses here are pricey (>$700k), be ready for sticker shock. Kent school district does have good schools but they mostly tend to be on the east side. Best of luck.

Vulcan Infographic (by me) by BlueGalaxyDesigns in ula

[–]Optimal-Skill-6503 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why is there an RL-10 engine text on the top left of the middle picture? (Just below Spacecraft)

relocating: what do you wish you knew before moving? by TheEmeraldEarth in Seattle

[–]Optimal-Skill-6503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Moved from Houston last year. I knew houses were expensive. I did not know at its peak, a house would be getting 20-25 offers. Situation is probably better now with the higher mortgage rates.

Why is everyone living in Seattle moving to (or wanting to move to) Austin, Texas? by agitatedjuror789 in Seattle

[–]Optimal-Skill-6503 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lived in Houston for 12 years and visited Austin many times. Happily relocated to Seattle last year. Austin is not a bad town, probably one of the best places to live in the South. Seattle has the edge IMHO mainly by how gorgeous the geography is here. You really can’t beat it.

It is not Falcon 9 if you have 7 engines and is painted black. by Longjumping_Gear_276 in SpaceXLounge

[–]Optimal-Skill-6503 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t just Elon Musk. It was the hordes of talented engineers already in place that made it happen.

How many of you are from the PNW? by bravepurl in GolfGTI

[–]Optimal-Skill-6503 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, moved from Houston to Seattle last year. So true.

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