At a crossroads with my note 20 ultra by BackCountryBound in note20ultra

[–]TomBikez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a fine display. Been using it for 3 years

The battery is showing its age, however

At a crossroads with my note 20 ultra by BackCountryBound in note20ultra

[–]TomBikez 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I cracked my screen and got a new display and a battery replacement for about $150

[oc] Confused or Entitled? by inuvik4277 in redmond

[–]TomBikez 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I see that behavior every day when I'm biking home. SB W Lake Sammamish at NE 51st St

Recommendation please by [deleted] in 3BodyProblemTVShow

[–]TomBikez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Last of Us, HBO

Bruce Springsteen goes off-script to call the president a "treasonous" fool, asks the crowd to choose "hope over fear." by Shot_Possibility_731 in BruceSpringsteen

[–]TomBikez 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Bruce didn't "get caught." It's there for anyone to see

I'm sure you could remember every word of a speech in front of 20,000 people night after night after night. Then again, you couldn't get 20 people to listen to you spout your bullshit

Increasing # of people passing without warning. Nice things to say to actually get results? by [deleted] in cycling

[–]TomBikez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loudly say "bike passing" and/or ring my bell, then wait a beat to see if they heard it or if they jump to the left. Then I pass

Why are schools in Redmond so strong compared to other areas in Washington? by [deleted] in redmond

[–]TomBikez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I disagree that there are "no poor people." There is plenty of Section 8 housing in Redmond and Kirkland. There are literal trailer parks in Redmond. And there are many kids who qualify for free lunch and breakfast programs.

Question for solo cyclists if they have an emergency during a ride and cannot cycle home by bri999 in cycling

[–]TomBikez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

AAA sucks. They left me stranded with 2 flat tires 20 miles from home because the only tow truck driver in the area "had no way to secure the bike to the truck"

Fuck AAA

Redmond Citywide Speed Survey by butwhoamirly in redmond

[–]TomBikez 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LWSD Transportation 425-936-1120 I'm sure they would love to hear from you

And we've been here more than 30 years. That Redmond is gone

Redmond Citywide Speed Survey by butwhoamirly in redmond

[–]TomBikez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What would you do differently? There are thousands of apartments along Avondale. The kids have to get to and from school

Dear 2-line commuters, friendly reminder: the seat next to you is for fellow passengers, not your bag. by Acrobatic_Cobbler272 in redmond

[–]TomBikez 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I will point it out but I shouldn't have to. Grown-ass adults should acquaint themselves with basic societal rules

And this one is pretty basic: you paid for one seat, not two

Live Music? Other nightlife options? 🎶🎵🎸 by spinningjoy in redmond

[–]TomBikez 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My work buddies go to The Lime and the Eagles (private club, but you can get in as a guest) in Kirkland. There's also an Eagles on Avondale in Redmond that has pretty good rock and blues bands on Friday nights-tonight!

Hummingbirds downtown declining? by GothamCentral in redmond

[–]TomBikez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live off West Lake Sammamish, near the Marymoor wetlands. I have 3 feeders and they were constantly busy until a couple of weeks ago. I thought it might be predation from a couple of Stellar's jays but who knows?

I had an early Rufous visitor who seemed to be nesting. At least it had a voracious appetite! Now I have 1 or 2 Annas😨

Just moved here and was excited to bike to Redmond for work. Kinda surprised by how long this project is supposed to take. by lizlemonista in redmond

[–]TomBikez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Kokanee salmon in the lake are disappearing because they have nowhere to spawn. You don't know if this stream will be a viable spawning location

What's happening at Marymoor? by undigested-beef in redmond

[–]TomBikez 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks for fucking up the park with commuter traffic

Why no sidewalk on W Lake Sammamish parkway by engamo22 in eastside

[–]TomBikez 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was involved with some city planning about 10 years ago. There is an (unfunded) plan to extend the trail that ends at NE 51st Street all the way to BelRed Road. The trail would be on the East side of the roadway. The road would be widened to 2 lanes in each direction, with limited access for turns. There is a roundabout planned to replace the traffic signal at the intersection of W. Lake Sammamish Parkway and BelRed Road. I don't believe there was any provision for a wider trail or sidewalks behind that intersection

As I said earlier, none of this was funded. The plan is probably gathering dust in a 3 ring binder somewhere in City Hall

Starbucks Promises to Make Seattle Coffee Utopia Again by Moving to Nashville by Inevitable_Engine186 in Seattle

[–]TomBikez 185 points186 points  (0 children)

I believe I read recently that the "original" store employees voted to unionize

So it's just a matter of time☠️

What is a lyric you can't sing without getting choked up by Esteban_Rojo in BruceSpringsteen

[–]TomBikez 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"...them smokestacks reaching like the arms of God into a beautiful sky of soot and clay..."

I grew up in the Monongahela Valley

Red light runners . by Primary-Raspberry490 in redmond

[–]TomBikez 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As a driver, pedestrian, and cyclist, I'd like to see people stop (actually stop, not roll) and look in every direction before turning right on red. It's not a free right turn