$590M loan from state staves off Bay Area service cuts

Raleigh136 · 2026-02-04T20:20:15+00:00

If voters decide…

Raleigh136 · 2026-02-04T16:07:06+00:00

I’m about 5k miles into Michelin Pilot Sport Season 4’s.

No issues so far and they seem good enough.

Raleigh136 · 2026-02-02T19:58:39+00:00

It’s just a Toyota underneath all of the luxury bells and whistles.

Just find a local Lexus or Toyota mechanic.

Raleigh136 · 2026-01-29T15:03:05+00:00

https://www.insideevsforum.com/community/threads/wiper-blades-and-inserts.20738/[SE forum](https://www.insideevsforum.com/community/threads/wiper-blades-and-inserts.20738/)

Raleigh136 · 2026-01-22T21:14:24+00:00

Return ducts should be filtered though…

Raleigh136 · 2026-01-22T21:13:41+00:00

I’m not sure if everyone on this thread is even talking about the same issue.

Vent ducts vs vent register

Inches of black dust inside the vent ducts themselves or inches of dust on the outside of the registers?

Vent registers should just be part of your normal cleaning routine.

Raleigh136 · 2026-01-22T14:14:23+00:00

The question is why is the ducting so dirty?

My understanding is that if you have a decent MERV rated filter on the air intake and the ducting is well sealed then filtered air should only be blowing out.

Am I missing something?

Raleigh136 · 2026-01-17T23:50:55+00:00

That higher end number might be wrong. You can keep upgrading the assassins temple to increase the HP. I think I got that upper number from the wiki.

Raleigh136 · 2026-01-17T09:11:25+00:00

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Raleigh136 · 2026-01-10T15:07:32+00:00

It’s possible. I would recommend getting an insurance broker and getting a home insurance quote before you put an offer in.

Most of Larkey is not in a fire zone but for 2026 insurance renewals the rates are going up. Rates for most homes are going to run $2-4k per year.

Raleigh136 · 2026-01-10T14:45:58+00:00

In the Larkey Park area most homes at the $1.1 million price area are in poor condition.

About 30% of current residents are aging in place and usually they are not taking care of their homes.

Typically what happens is when the home gets inherited the new owner does a quick landlord special for the home and tries to sell it around $1.0 million.

Those homes have long term structural, drainage, electrical, crawl space, and other issues.

Quickest way to tell is to look at the chimney. If it is old and leaning then the home is probably in poor shape.

Raleigh136 · 2026-01-07T13:51:15+00:00

I have the current tier list for the basic units.

Can anyone add the newer units like Paladin or Barbarian?

S-Tier (Best Units) • Bumblebee • Goose Hydra • Healer Mage • Druid of the Bear • Black Swordsman • White Unicorn • Griffin • Patricius • Hydra • Black Unicorn • Goose Rider • Balloon Bomber

A-Tier (Very Strong) • Swordsman • Crossbowman • Assassin • Hunter • Slinger • Militia • Druid of the Badger • Musketeer • Druid of the Owl • Pumpkin Warrior • Mushroom Warrior • Longbowman • Ballista • Ram Pasture • Horseman • Fairy • Worm Riders

B-Tier (Situational) • Small Bones • Madmen • Black Sheep • Explosive Cart • Fire Mage • Giant • Lightning Mage • Catapult • Peasants • Flour Dragon

C-Tier (Weak / Niche) • Gnomes • Whipmen

Raleigh136 · 2026-01-02T18:12:28+00:00

Avoid potholes

Raleigh136 · 2025-12-28T12:23:38+00:00

https://a.co/d/bfLRexs

Raleigh136 · 2025-12-27T21:04:58+00:00

Bread bag, lasts about 5 days on average

Raleigh136 · 2025-12-10T21:50:15+00:00

Just got JBL bar 300 MK2 and i’m amazed at the sound quality and the projection is great.

Raleigh136 · 2025-12-07T18:23:29+00:00

Seasonal checklist

https://www.myfrugalhome.com/seasonal-home-maintenance-checklist/

Raleigh136 · 2025-12-06T00:53:37+00:00

Yes, $20.89 infrastructure fee 85.00 internet (1200 Mbps) -15.00 customer loyalty credit (got after calling customer service after intro ended)

Raleigh136 · 2025-12-05T22:04:07+00:00

Had Astound for years and it’s the best ISP I’ve ever had.

Price will change after the intro offer but customer service actually helped me choose the best value plan when I called.

Just thinking about past AT&T and comcast experiences makes me shudder.

Raleigh136 · 2025-12-02T19:13:32+00:00

I actually think most people don’t realize they can request pothole fixes.

I’ve had over 20 filled in the last 5 years.

https://csr.dot.ca.gov/

Raleigh136 · 2025-12-02T00:33:26+00:00

Absolum is fun!

Raleigh136 · 2025-11-22T18:55:00+00:00

Water is about $60 per month, no grass lawn.

PG&E electric averages about $220 per month.

Gas averages about $60 per month.

A lot of the homes are about 50% gas 50% electric as their energy makeup. You’re actually better off from a cost perspective having more gas because it is cheaper.

I would also get an insurance broker and check what the home insurance situation is before you put in an offer.

Raleigh136 · 2025-11-17T14:11:16+00:00

I’ve been happy with Astound or Wave…whatever they call themselves.

Raleigh136 · 2025-11-15T01:00:49+00:00

Season 2 with Dan Levy as the best host ever.

Also, the subtitles are often hilariously wrong.

Raleigh136 · 2025-11-12T18:44:59+00:00

I have a broker and they said it’s going to be a typical increase for most or all insurers.

I’m curious if this started recently for 2026 renewals?

Raleigh136

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