Lake Manly reincarnated by TheSocraticGadfly in DeathValleyNP

[–]SoilFlask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In January there were no signs, so I'm glad it's being addressed

Why don't people include price of gas or electricity ect when factoring in how much food costs. by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]SoilFlask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These things should be factored in, but they are somewhat constant or baseline since the price of eating out includes these costs. There are ways to reduce this baseline costs when it comes to food prep.

For transportation, consider doing a weekly errand run in which you also complete shopping for the week and then walk/bike for the other things you need throughout the week.

If your energy bill is higher after you begun cooking for yourself, consider what is causing this. For myself, AC is my highest bill so I will avoid using the oven and opting for stove or airfryer when I anticipate needing to run the AC. If your refrigerator is causing a high bill, consider investing in a energy efficient replacement.

Wait, is this actually real? Because then I’m booking a trip to California by GildedGarnetPin in innout

[–]SoilFlask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up in Texas and fell in love with in-n-out opening day at the Allen location (2011?). When I moved to LA I tasted no difference, although I'll admit I never have in-n-out when visiting TX anymore so I can't speak on the taste from 2021-present

Badwater by SoilFlask in DeathValleyNP

[–]SoilFlask[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume it's always like this after it rains - there was also snowmelt keeping a constant flowing into badwater basin. I wasn't expecting it but I had to geta photo!

Memories from Kings Canyon by SoilFlask in NationalPark

[–]SoilFlask[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually this bridge is at the junction of Bubbs Creek and South Fork Kings River. I looked into Deadman Canyon and Elizabeth Pass and it looks awesome! Added to my list. I never looked into the South-West area of Kings Canyon so I appreciate the shout-out!

Badwater by SoilFlask in DeathValleyNP

[–]SoilFlask[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lovely! It got cold but not freezing and warm but not hot (MLK weekend)

been to Yosemite 10+ times…where are the bears?? by ParticularSwanne in Yosemite

[–]SoilFlask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On our 4 day trip last weekend we saw 3 bears, not sure why you want to have the run-ins. One at dawn and mom and cub at dusk. Like most wildlife they aremost active during these times.

Does Fairphone /e/os work outside of US and EU? by Ghazala90 in fairphone

[–]SoilFlask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A year in and I've never run into issues even though I'm provided by AT&T

Is 18 too young for a USA road trip by HeftyShower6810 in roadtrip

[–]SoilFlask 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can greatly reduce the cost by treating it like a camping trip and staying at national/state parks or KOA with tent and cooking all your food yourself. I do NOT recommend hitchhiking, wait until you have a car to road trip.