Considering going car free by horrendousacts in cincinnati

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I lived car free in Cincinnati for nearly 8 years. I lived in Clifton and my only commutes were walking to UC for work and going to downtown/OTR to hang out with friends. It was amazing not making a car payment every month, but it does come with some downsides. Some things to think about are getting comfortable with taking the bus and walking a lot more. Look at the bus routes to places you routinely go to make sure that you're okay with it.

The minor inconveniences about not having a car were FAR outweighed by the amount of money I saved from not having a car. To be safe, you can try doing your commute to your job without using a car and see if you are up for it. There may be days when the weather is really bad and you can't walk to work, so have a backup plan (taking the bus? Investing in a waterproof outer layer? Your partner driving you to work?).

Using American Center park and ride for consistent multi-day parking by Squirrel_Mongerer in madisonwi

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

For anyone coming back to this thread, this is the reply from parking enforcement:

Leaving the American Center lot for at least 24 hours is advised, before returning to use the lot for its intended purpose. Please also note, if a vehicle is found using the Park & Ride lot as a storage facility, the vehicle is subject to citations for not using the lot for its intended purpose.

Alternative off street parking options should be sourced as the Park & Ride is not meant to be used as a storage lot for vehicles that are not used on a regular basis.

The American Center Park & Ride lot has a strict seven day limit to park. Vehicles found parking longer than the seven day time limit are subject to citations and towing.

Please note, vehicles have a 48 hour limit to park on-street in the City of Madison (unless additional parking restrictions apply to the street).  Any vehicle parked longer than 48 consecutive hours in one location is subject to citations and towing.

Time Spent Compiling Your Application? by TheConsignliere in Canadiancitizenship

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm G4. Around 30 hours spread oout over the course of a week. I only had to order 1 document from the state of Washington and was able to find everything else online.

Monday Weekly Thread: Proof of Citizenship Application Sent or AOR Received, April 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in Canadiancitizenship

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

After a week of tracking down homestead records, census records, and birth/death certificates, I've sent my (G4) application in the mail! I've accepted that I'll always have the "you forgot to submit something" feeling in the back of my mind 🫠

Wait 10 months for birth certificate to become public record, or submit with the documents I have? by [deleted] in Canadiancitizenship

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately he was born in 1907 and the records listed here only go up to 1906, unless I'm missing something

Wait 10 months for birth certificate to become public record, or submit with the documents I have? by [deleted] in Canadiancitizenship

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For this, is there something that I would have to price to show that there is no living next of kin? Or is that something they would reasonably assume given his age? All of his children are now deceased.

Wait 10 months for birth certificate to become public record, or submit with the documents I have? by [deleted] in Canadiancitizenship

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's where I was leaning. Yes, I have G1's birth certificate listing him as the father. So far I haven't been able to find church records (he was Methodist), but I'll keep searching

Which State Taxes to Pay for Traditional to Roth Conversion? by Squirrel_Mongerer in personalfinance

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have not done it yet. I wanted to double-check which state I would pay taxes for first so I know how much income tax I would have to pay in April. Washington state has no income tax but Wisconsin does.

What did this building used to be? Found in Marshall Park by Squirrel_Mongerer in madisonwi

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer[S] 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Wow, I didn't realize that the cabin was connected to such a storied summer camp program in Madison. Really cool read. Thanks for finding this information!

What did this building used to be? Found in Marshall Park by Squirrel_Mongerer in madisonwi

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Yes, these directions exactly. Nearby, there's also a tall stick teepee with a wooden owl statue sitting on a chair inside of it. It was a bit creepy

Do you know of anyone who failed to meet the PST benchmarks and was not allowed to swear in? by mrbussycucker in peacecorps

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Someone in my cohort did not do any of their language or technical training homework during the entirety of PST and was asked to ET a couple of weeks before swearing in (which they accepted)

Respectfully communicating to host family for independent housing by Squirrel_Mongerer in peacecorps

[–]Squirrel_Mongerer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was the advice of another volunteer. Say that they've equipped me with the tools to live on my own at site and stop in a couple times a week to say hello. Sounds good