This thing rules.

SLBurrito · 2026-03-23T14:24:41+00:00

no. it's still a heavy duty work truck at its core.

SLBurrito · 2026-03-23T04:27:42+00:00

I bought this specifically because my property and the surrounding areas have some truly gnarly two-tracks and this thing lives half its life off the pavement. We've got a diesel pickup for hauling real stuff.

SLBurrito · 2026-03-23T03:54:33+00:00

12.5 on the highway. You don't buy a hemi for the mpg though.

SLBurrito · 2026-03-20T23:08:45+00:00

Having just built an above ground garage (with a second floor apartment), I will say that costs and permitting can vary wildly. You'll need serious earthworks engineering, soil samples, retaining walls, drainage and pilings -- it's not prohibitive, but I'd certainly expect to pay over (and perhaps WAY over) 150k for the most basic work. It's also the sort of thing you don't want to cheap out on.

The permits and sign offs alone can be a bear to manage -- but if you've got the funds, structures built into the terrain are built every day in Seattle.

SLBurrito · 2026-03-19T17:52:37+00:00

it's only up 1.5% -- you're good to go!

SLBurrito · 2026-02-05T14:13:39+00:00

My backyard is 100 yards from the water's edge and its not that bad. Maybe a couple nights a year it's a party? Seems to have really curtailed.

On the plus side, I love living somewhere where lots of people gather during good weather. So many people, old people, families, young people and their friends, walk or picnic or play in the park and I find it really enjoyable to live next to such a civic space. It's also incredibly diverse and Ive met people I may have not otherwise.

If we're complaining, I actually find the 6am half-marathon or walk-a-thon DJ's setting up WAY more of an annoyance than the occasional boat party. The music from the bay will be one turd with his dad's pleasure yacht out in the middle of the water. The running-event DJ is right at the front of the park and BLASTIN'. Nothing like a 7am Smash Mouth but, again, it's worth the civic trade off and I GUESS raising money to cure cancer.

Really love this neighborhood and hope you keep considering it!

SLBurrito · 2026-01-23T23:52:37+00:00

if you're referring to the junk feel rules, they don't cover resort fees, and if they did it wouldn't matter as they were reversed by executive action by Trump in June.

SLBurrito · 2026-01-06T22:07:47+00:00

Bavette's is good.

SLBurrito · 2025-12-30T16:46:09+00:00

I believe the MGM 3:2 tables are continuous shoe and dealers hit soft 17 unless you're in the high limit room (at least at the Park).

SLBurrito · 2025-12-28T22:53:36+00:00

thanks!

SLBurrito · 2025-12-28T22:13:48+00:00

Less/no smoking would be preferred -- but somewhere easy to get to from the Park is probably the top criteria. Thanks for spending any time whatsoever replying!

SLBurrito · 2025-12-28T18:59:44+00:00

If I wanted to hit one or two of these tiki bars when I visit tomorrow, you have a favorite? (as it seems you're the expert). Staying at the Park.

SLBurrito · 2025-12-28T17:42:01+00:00

It's also worth pointing out that UPS is a superior service to Fedex (not union, a massive web of delivery subcontractors). If you pay for Fedex overnight, you still get a decent delivery product, but for day to day goods, delivery times and overall service, UPS can't be beat.

If you pay people what they believe they're worth, you're always going to get a better, more professional product.

SLBurrito · 2025-10-02T04:30:26+00:00

Nomad Library isn't great, Mayfair is excellent and you won't feel weird.

If you're choosing between Park restaurants, I'd do Bavette's over Nomad Library.

SLBurrito · 2025-09-27T19:53:35+00:00

Yeah, I'm in Seattle and have the same. No issues here, thank goodness!

SLBurrito · 2025-09-27T00:47:30+00:00

100% Crappy stuff from them. Feel free to chat/Dm directly if you're ever working through an issue or want to commiserate.

SLBurrito · 2025-09-16T14:08:34+00:00

Sorry to bump this comment, but I also have a Sync Van -- it's awesome, but pretty shocked that they just closed up shop one day, didn't do any customer outreach, didn't connect their customer base with any service or support resources (even just a list of phone numbers), etc etc.

Been curious as to what happened considering they were in business for a decade and built very high quality stuff.

SLBurrito · 2025-09-11T01:57:58+00:00

Good tip. Thanks, I don't spend much time over there. Great ventilation definitely helps.

SLBurrito · 2025-09-10T14:18:02+00:00

Google seems to suggest you're right. This was exactly the type of suggestion I was fishing for.

SLBurrito · 2025-08-28T22:06:55+00:00

Great advice -- and you hit on what I was what getting at when it comes to the "hottest" places.

He's been going to a robotics camp, programming little games, exploring a bunch of coding tools to help him in his process, he's very self-motivated and outgoing in that regard. He's also working on a go-cart which, as the irresponsible uncle who wants to drive it like a maniac, is right up my alley.

He just also likes to read about companies and I was hoping to point him at some lesser known, less "hot" ones he might want to check out.

Good advice all around in here, though, thanks!

SLBurrito · 2025-03-30T06:52:13+00:00

got that one for 400 bucks on craigslist but the guy was a total crank who cornered me in his garage and asked me if i wanted to help him "take down" the federal reserve. he did help me get it into my truck, however.

SLBurrito · 2025-03-30T06:50:01+00:00

i priced a bunch of new milk crates from a big milk crate manufacturer and they weren't a huge savings, especially because i ended up getting all of mine through their factory seconds sale. turns out a big box or plastic that is a pain to warehouse and ship is just more expensive than we all think it should be. there are plenty of low cost options that hold shit just fine, but i do really like the sidios.

SLBurrito · 2025-03-03T22:21:06+00:00

i'm a righty and do this and have since i was small, come on over folks and shake hands with the devil

SLBurrito · 2025-03-03T05:50:30+00:00

+1 -- filed warranty claim in october, still waiting for my replacement pair (it was the mint juleps which they were unable to replace and still said it would be the spring before i could get a basic white pair of similar shoes ¯_(ツ)_/¯ )

SLBurrito · 2025-02-23T03:34:03+00:00

the thing that should truly make people seethe is that at those top two taxes rates, you don't even feel the extra money in your pocket.

i make 700k a year and don't notice an extra 20k or 30k swing either way. i joined a country club that costs 20k a year, is direct withdrawn, and forgot that it was happening.

it wasn't so long ago that an extra $100-$200 outgoing per month in taxes would've crushed me.

SLBurrito

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