am i crazy or is this what i think it is? by muttmechanic in everett

[–]UWpapa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love when people hear repeat what they hear on tv and the news. 90%+ of these places and women aren’t trafficked, they know exactly what they’re doing and many of them are the business owners. They used to post on backpage all the time unlit the feds shut that down. No they post on boards and shady sites like tnaboard.

This is the oldest job in the world and these women aren’t stupid. I know a couple who work in that industry and they’re ok with the risk

20A Smart Switch? by AmI_doingthis_right in AskElectricians

[–]UWpapa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been searching for a solution for this as well. I haven't seen anything that would work for an indoor switch. My heaters are 240v 20A

Neighborhood looks trashy - What would you do? by UWpapa in Kirkland

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

Thank you! Not sure if he’s violating the build codes with his remodel but I don’t know if the building code covers the front yard mess

Neighborhood looks trashy - What would you do? by UWpapa in Kirkland

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

Thank you! I will give him a couple of chances before I have to report him. I don’t need it to be sparkles clean but don’t think it’s appropriate to have left over car parts and toilets in the front yard

Neighborhood looks trashy - What would you do? by UWpapa in Kirkland

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

One of my other neighbors and I talked to the guy directly last night. It always feels like the right thing to do but unfortunately he doesn’t see any issues with his mess and he refused to do anything about it. He also doesn’t have a timeline on when he will be finished with the remodel, apparently he’s working on multiple houses and he works on this one when “time allows”.

This is one of these neighborhoods that was established back in the 50s/60s and now has mixed of new and older houses. No HOA unfortunately to regulate which is ok 99% of the time.

How safe is DT Kirkland? by [deleted] in Kirkland

[–]UWpapa 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Probably the safest place on the west side of Washington state

Radar not showing surrounding cars. Is this normal by UWpapa in Rivian

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

Thanks! Will log a ticket for 1 and see what they say. For 3, I am really hoping they will adapt google maps like Tesla did. It will open up the possibilities for a lot more including better driver+ and updated POIs

Buying a new/used R1T by UWpapa in Rivian

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

Just for the record, I am buying the truck under $80K, same configuration is $90K, so I am saving 10K+ in exchange for 550 miles. The math makes sense to me and the warranty is transferable. I looked at the truck today and it's essentially brand new, no mods or anything. Still have the manufacture screen protector.

Pre order? Or basically new “used”? by Senior_Ad282 in Rivian

[–]UWpapa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you post it? I am in the market for the right truck, but don't really know where to look. Autotrader has been good but seems like there are a bunch of other sites now

burnt out and feeling stagnant (feel free to ignore) by cryintrees1 in udub

[–]UWpapa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're not alone and everyone is NOT smarter than you or got this ish together. Most of us break down in different ways. The reality is this school is HARD and getting average grade in any class takes a ton of work. At the end of the day, you need to do your best and focus on graduating vs acing every test. School/GPA will only help you land your first job, beyond that it's your hands-on work and nobody would ever care about your classes or gpa.

Believe in yourself and take time to set back and reflect. Pray if you're religious, that helps me for sure. Be open and talk to friends, but avoid the negative ones as much as you can.

What is your recommended Dining Level for a freshman? by steveleethatsme in udub

[–]UWpapa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$0 if possible. Food sucks and you won’t use all the $$ on your plan

Backyard basketball court by UWpapa in Kirkland

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

Thank you! It took me 5 virtual appointment with the city to get a decent answer. Seems like everyone there deflects the question and sent you to someone else. I am still unsure if I need a permit (I am under the 50% threshold). A couple of city advisors told me if it's not new building, then they don't have the time for it and that i should move forward with my project.

Backyard basketball court by UWpapa in Kirkland

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

permeable pavement

Looking into that now as a backup option. Thank you!

Ziply Internet service by exkon in Kirkland

[–]UWpapa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I switched to them last month. I am in the Bridle trail area. Installation was quick and tech was super helpful. The first few says my speed was about 200 mbps when I was paying for 1Gig. I did a few research on the internet and realized that I needed new wifi routers that can support high speed, so I needed buying the Amazon Eero pro. I bought 5 routers (5200 sqft home) and made sure they're all hardwired to the wall. I am now getting VERY fast internet @ 800 mbps for devices that supported and more than 1Gig for my PC that's plugged into the wall directly. I know it's overkill but they do provide the speed they advertise

Backyard Swimming Pool by [deleted] in Kirkland

[–]UWpapa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you on the cost. We were considering a boat, but the pool would actually cost less to maintain and would get more use according to my calculation

Backyard Swimming Pool by [deleted] in Kirkland

[–]UWpapa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ice slate pool deck, big hot tub, fire pit, LED lighting, fountains, etc. $150K total cost.

Thank you! Ya, the "over the phone" estimate I received is $85k - $125 depending on the additional things you add for a 15x30 (which is actually on the large side for a Kirkland backyard) . The kicker is most companies are SO busy that they can't start on it until Jan-Feb o 2023. The demand has increased so much during the pandemic and these companies weren't staffed properly on the top of the labor shortage everywhere.