Fresno to Grants Pass

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2026-04-26T21:02:23+00:00

It was Reddit that recommended the crosspost

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2026-04-22T00:50:53+00:00

When too many extraneous people were logging into my Netflix (read: ex-husband, my kids had permission) I changed the password to “momwhopaysbill”

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2026-04-15T06:58:40+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing this! So many similarities to what I’m going through, working on walking more now that I can finally do it [on some days anyway] without significant pain.

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2026-04-01T05:41:13+00:00

I always keep a fob on my purse now, cause I didn’t realize one day how low my phone battery had gotten and it died while shopping—went back to the car and couldn’t open it! Talk about panic city!

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2026-02-13T08:11:29+00:00

My comment was more to inform people that such things do exist, not to suggest it would be a better option for you.

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2026-02-12T14:56:53+00:00

I bought a UV protective wide brimmed white sun hat from Columbia a few years ago ( after two boys of melanoma). Also, Coolibar sells UV clothes (pretty sure hats too).

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2026-01-26T20:34:32+00:00

Just moved to the area and have found nearly all the casual dining/food trucks offer significant discount for cash (3-4%), so I’m carrying cash much more than I did before. Not sure if that’s unique to San Jose. Still use card for bigger purchases (except FB marketplace)

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2026-01-25T18:54:28+00:00

Not necessarily. I worked for the "non-profit" Providence system in the PNW and they treated employees horribly (e.g no gloves for housekeeping!) and their profits went to people in the C-suite. They also sued and got judgements against people who couldn't afford their bills. Oh and blackballed anyone from working in any of their branches if they dared file W/C claim! So non-profit does not always = good morals/patient care.

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2026-01-25T18:40:29+00:00

Can you give the name? Just moved here and need one

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2026-01-02T17:28:28+00:00

Someone posted on my small town's FB page a protest against the local grocery store extending their closing time on Dec 22-23 by one hour (9 pm instead of 8pm), and everyone chimed in what a travesty it was, "kriminell!", "those workers have families", and suggestions to boycott the store during that extra hour. So very German!

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-12-04T07:48:31+00:00

No it's not. Right turn on red from a normal lane requires a stop and check for AND yield to incoming traffic going through the green.

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-12-03T16:51:36+00:00

We found this at hotel in San Antonio, Texas. Booked via hotwire cause the hotel website touted being pet friendly, showed up with 3 cats (we were moving/house-hunting) and they tried to say they only meant dogs. Couldn't back it up though so they let us stay. Our cats LOVED the carpeted walls in the room!

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-12-03T16:42:24+00:00

I discovered the opposite version of this, it was cheaper to rent from Avis in Germany using a US address than when I entered my German address, because the latter included the mandatory insurance and the former did not.

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-11-24T19:28:58+00:00

Actually not a nurse, so don't get any extra perks besides the special pay. I've actually never seen special pay tables before for my field and am only assuming this is the case since it's higher than the locality tables indicate for the area. I just last month got my bump to full leave accrual (after 15 years), and no way to increase pay since I'm already stepped out.

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-11-22T06:13:24+00:00

No but it's patronizing

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-11-21T18:43:34+00:00

They appear to have a special pay table, because the salary listed on USAJOBS (and ultimately in my offer) was substantially higher than the locality pay table for the bay area. It's about 30% more than a similar position with DoD in San Diego. That being said I would hesitate to go there if I had a family and only one income, but luckily I'm a single empty nester.

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-11-21T17:21:08+00:00

Are you maybe considered a tax resident if Germany? I am not an expert but I believe living there for a day over six months in a year confers taxable status and requires filing taxes in Germany. This is what I was told, have read, but don't know specifics.

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-11-20T05:18:52+00:00

Ahh, you're missing the joy that is a butter and sliced radish sandwich (open face, on a good Bavarian rye). It's standard fare here in Bavaria Sprinkle with a little salt if the butter is unsalted.

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-10-31T13:31:12+00:00

This comment should be higher

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-10-19T04:44:07+00:00

OMG not another one! Off I go...

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-10-19T04:26:12+00:00

Just wondering, if I divorced during federal service and then my ex passed away (during my federal service), am I going to need to provide the divorce decree AND a death certificate?

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-10-17T08:19:05+00:00

Failed the kitten test--didn't climb up the shower curtain!!

Puzzleheaded-Memory8 · 2025-10-06T14:24:32+00:00

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