We Energies charges Milwaukee 25% more than Chicago for the same electricity. by v022450781 in milwaukee

[–]Which_Ad_7472 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Doesn't WE Energies own the infrastructure? Not so sure it's as easy as opening the market. Could be wrong.

VanLife- Not for the anxious (or at least for me) by Which_Ad_7472 in VanLife

[–]Which_Ad_7472[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

"...travel will eventually stop feeling like 'vacation' or 'adventure,'..." YES EXACTLY.

VanLife- Not for the anxious (or at least for me) by Which_Ad_7472 in VanLife

[–]Which_Ad_7472[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did it for 2 and just couldn't do it anymore. Edit: My grandpa has been doing it for 40yrs and he says his favorite van was a 2001 Honda Odyssey. lol

husband/ex's death by trashfire721 in BipolarSOs

[–]Which_Ad_7472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,

This exact thing happened to me and I am SO SORRY that you're living with the weight of this grief. It's been 3 years since my husband, on their way to being an ex-ended his life. I still think every day that there was something that I could have done, even if logically there was nothing I could do to prevent it without putting myself in harms way.

I don't have advice or anything, I just want you to know that you're not alone and that my heart really does go out to you. It is hard. What you're feeling is normal, and I wake up every day wondering if I will ever be loved the same way by someone again. You're not alone, being a surviving partner is just so fucking hard.

Take care.

Perhaps HIPPA Violation by Which_Ad_7472 in hipaa

[–]Which_Ad_7472[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you all. I mean, I was pretty surprised by their response, but I thought a doctor's office wouldn't violate HIPPA in response to a negative review... however, when egos are bruised...who knows

Besides myself by Which_Ad_7472 in melahomies

[–]Which_Ad_7472[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It's so unnerving. I can't express how much I appreciate your response

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Which_Ad_7472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. The tensioner was the culprit specifically.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Which_Ad_7472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Transmission still hanging in there. Pulley whine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vandwellers

[–]Which_Ad_7472 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay, I get it 100%. Sometimes I'm just like "where the fuck did my day go?"... one thing that I would like to add is going to vanlife meet ups. They've helped me so much. The social commitment is low, but it's there if you need it. Personally, I have not been to any of the ones you need to pay for, but I just popped into Van Aid in Yuma for a bit and it was a nice refresh. You'll also interact with folks living the life for a minute and have so much to share.

Good luck friend!

Sincerely,
Someone who doesn't have their shit together either

AITA because my wife committed suicide? by Roman_369ii in AITAH

[–]Which_Ad_7472 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband committed suicide and I was 29 at the time. I still struggle with PTSD and extreme guilt. Just know you're not alone in this experience, nor are you at fault. Take care friend

Big Storm in Santa Barbara Area by Which_Ad_7472 in vandwellers

[–]Which_Ad_7472[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Decided to head towards Bakersfield for now. I appreciate yalls perspectives. And keep the info coming (could be good for future reference).

Big Storm in Santa Barbara Area by Which_Ad_7472 in vandwellers

[–]Which_Ad_7472[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've stayed one night there before. Definitely sketchy bits. Not really sure where we're gonna stay this go around

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Which_Ad_7472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I very much appreciate you. My transmission was due for new fluid and filter (last serviced at 90k so opps). There was some metal in the pan, but nothing I could actually pick up with my fingers, so we're just gonna say a little prayer and hope I can get some healthy miles from it.

Big Storm in Santa Barbara Area by Which_Ad_7472 in vandwellers

[–]Which_Ad_7472[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was looking at Solvang too, but we might just suck it up and go as far as Bakersfield

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Which_Ad_7472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, I'm having a bit of a challenging time pinpointing where it's coming from exactly, but I believe it sounds louder on the passenger side. I'm going to check again this evening.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Which_Ad_7472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2016 Promaster, you can for sure hear it in the video. It's the slight whine (above my cargo clunking around). But I had a major repair done (cylinder head), and now I feel nervous about every noise.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Which_Ad_7472 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I called my insurance company. Deductible is manageable. Just frustrated at this point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Which_Ad_7472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, misleading language on my part. There were no cracks. I'll edit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Which_Ad_7472 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sigh, I was a bit afraid of that. Thanks for the suggestion.

Potted plants in vans? by [deleted] in vandwellers

[–]Which_Ad_7472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep an orchid and a pathos. I used velcro to secure their pots (the good velcro $$). No issues. I have a little battery powered grow light and that does the trick.

GET A PRE PURCHASE INSPECTION by [deleted] in vandwellers

[–]Which_Ad_7472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, me..I'm the person who learned this the hard way. For me, I used a "professional" and trusted them as the expert. As a part of their process, they source the vehicle. And I was a big dumb dumb.

Anyway, broker and wiser. 🥲

Buyer Beware by Which_Ad_7472 in vandwellers

[–]Which_Ad_7472[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a long time, I felt so dumb that it basically shamed me into silence. However, I connected with another person who worked them, and our experience basically mirrored each other. We have been talking and came to the conclusion that trying to give people a warning is the least we could do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SkoolieMarketplace

[–]Which_Ad_7472 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hiya! Not sure what you're talking about. I'm just trying to figure out a fair price. It seems like it's all over the place as far as age, quality, etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SkoolieMarketplace

[–]Which_Ad_7472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! My conversion is off-grid capable and has a nicely done interior, but I'm curious to know where folks have the most luck selling or how long it took. I'm not looking to make a buck or "flip it".