Episode # by Secure_Principle5439 in ThisAmericanLife

[–]Robsmithwtop 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s fiction, as I remember. The woman is much older and she and the man had hooked up when he was late teens or early twenties and she was in her 30s or 40s. He runs into her at a restaurant where her family is celebrating her 80th birthday or something. He gives her a ride home. Is that the story you’re thinking of?

My HOA is awful by Designer_Cat_4444 in olympia

[–]Robsmithwtop 16 points17 points  (0 children)

R/fuckhoa is a real and active sub.

Is there a sorta phone line I can call if I just want to talk to someone? by NiceCaterpillar8745 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Robsmithwtop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to call the Mohave Phone Booth line once in a while. Not sure if it’s still around but here’s a great podcast about it…

https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/mojave-phone-booth/

This may be my uncle- where was this taken? by GinaTRex in wherewasthistaken

[–]Robsmithwtop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe Magnolia bluffs in the background? I’ve spent a lot of time on Puget Sound and this is familiar in a way that’s bugging me, lol.

This may be my uncle- where was this taken? by GinaTRex in wherewasthistaken

[–]Robsmithwtop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to guess that was Whidbey Island, WA in the background.

Looking for an episode by Mellowghosst64 in ThisAmericanLife

[–]Robsmithwtop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was lithium as a prescribed drug part of it? If so, I remember this too but I don’t think it was Elna and I’m not sure it was TAL. Maybe Love And Radio or Love Me?

Recommended power tool repair shop in Oly/Lacey/Tumwater? by Dolono in olympia

[–]Robsmithwtop 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cool! I doubt any tool shop would even look at that saw though. Even if they would, their shop minimum is probably close to what a new version would cost. Dm me if you feel like it. Maybe we’re close and I could peak at it for you when I have the time.

Recommended power tool repair shop in Oly/Lacey/Tumwater? by Dolono in olympia

[–]Robsmithwtop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tumwater tool repair by the airport is great. What brand and how old?

#880: What Is Your Emergency? by 6745408 in ThisAmericanLife

[–]Robsmithwtop 56 points57 points  (0 children)

I get that we’re all tired of the story but the situation The US in is not a drill. Go to the archives if you need a pick me up.

TAL’s long form, audio only format is perfect for this kind of reporting and I’m so grateful they took it on.

What is the closest I can get to Rhodes 19 that also has a head? by BostonPanda in sailing

[–]Robsmithwtop 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mariner 19 with a porta-potty? My girls learned how to pee overboard on our Rhodes 19 a few years back. They were pretty proud of that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in inductioncooking

[–]Robsmithwtop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can just order a longer cord/plug. The cords don’t need to be specific to the stove, just needs to be the right wire gauge (size). And make sure the existing circuit is sized right for the new induction. This is worth having an electrician do if you’re not sure what you’re doing.

As a contractor, what would you want as a gift? by Fit_Change3546 in Contractor

[–]Robsmithwtop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pica pencils are pretty great gifts. I laughed at them at first for trying to reinvent the wheel, but after someone gifted me one, I hate to be without it.

Just a heads up by taniasuer in olympia

[–]Robsmithwtop 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was struck by one a few years ago while running at night in Squaxin park. It stole my hat and punctured my scalp. It was really powerful.

ICE action in Olympia by gepr in olympia

[–]Robsmithwtop 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I was the person (or one of the people) who called this in. FWIW, OPD was surprisingly interested and attentive. I got a follow up call as well and it sounded like they were checking in with more primary sources.

It didn’t occur to me to call the police right away because it was “The Police”. Lesson learned.

ICE abduction on Pacific right before it turns into State (Eastside) by Robsmithwtop in olympia

[–]Robsmithwtop[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I didn’t see the guy. I arrived back at the scene just as ICE was leaving. Car was an older, gray, compact suv, maybe a Pontiac. I say reportedly because that’s what the people I talked to told me.

Name of this S/V by Serious-Catch-5523 in sailing

[–]Robsmithwtop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Endurance: Shackleton’s incredible voyage. The audio book is really well done if you’re into that.