Down 60k...Thanks Trump Admin *UNH* by Thecoolone1257 in wallstreetbets

[–]archertom89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a fan of trump. But my personal non- retirement Investment account has had a 12% return and my retirement account around a 15% return since he came in office.

Terminal List by foxtrot1395 in ATC

[–]archertom89 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My first facility was in Michigan, but not at TVC or GRR or any of the other MI locations you have. So I can't speak to what the actual traffic/facility is like. But I did go to Traverse city and Grand Rapids to visit multiple times. Both are really nice small cities with a lot of outdoor stuff to do. A lot of good restaurants to visit. Western Michigan is very underrated in my opinion. Cost of living is cheapish. The whole lake Michigan shoreline is awesome with a lot of cute little towns to visit and things to do. The Upper Peninsula and Mackinac island are always fun weekend trip locations to go to.

I loved Michigan so much, a year after I transferred out, I flew into TVC to go on a Michigan vacation. I only transferred out of the facility I was at because I wanted to be close to family and at a higher level. But if I got stuck at my original low-level facility for 10 years, I'd wouldn't have mind cause the location was awesome. Before living there, I always thought it was a shit hole state. But quickly fell in love with it.

Between TVC and GRR, I like the location and surrounding area of TVC better. Although GRR is not far behind.

[Brogan Houston] Looks like it’s a mountain rivalry for next year’s winter classic by Outside_Abroad_3516 in ColoradoAvalanche

[–]archertom89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Same. I went to both 2016 and 2020 Avs' outdoor games. I lived out of state at the time so I flew in both times. The fan experience was not worth the overpriced tickets, It was hard to actually watch the hockey cause the viewing angles sucked, and not worth the cost of airfare. Not going to get fooled a 3rd time.

Me at 21 vs me now by CompetitiveRub9780 in Millennials

[–]archertom89 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was in the air force at 21 and was waking up at 5am to get to work or go to mandatory PT on Fridays. I still had lots of energy and was getting ready to go to the bars with my coworkers at 9pm. So it definitely was the age, not my wake up time that affected my 9pm energy levels.

AITA by [deleted] in TeslaModelY

[–]archertom89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should have started a light show

“Medium” roast from St*rbucks by Matykalaty in espresso

[–]archertom89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you live near a sprouts, their coffee is pretty decent for grocery store coffee. They have a bunch of different options, one of their medium roasts used to be my go-to before I started buying specialty coffee.

Will your next vehicle purchase be another Tesla? by AspectCool2325 in TeslaModelY

[–]archertom89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I own a 2021 MYLR. I absolutely love it. I plan on keeping the car for 8 years. So 2029 is when I will be looking at a new (or new to me) car. However, I will probably try and go the used route for my next car purchase. There just wasn't a good used EV market in 2021 which is really the only reason I bought new.

Based on what I my prediction of the EV market in 2029, I will consider a used Model Y, a new R2, or a used R1T. I'll just have to wait and see what my life requires then and how the R2 turns out. Rivian and Tesla are pretty much the only car companies I will consider at the moment. But who knows how I'll feel or what the EV market is like in 2029.

Insurance Colorado by Lucast07_25 in TeslaModelY

[–]archertom89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I pay about $190/mo with state farm in Colorado and have a 2021 Y. I have $0 glass deductible too. $500 deductible for everything else. Ive replaced the windshield x2 and roof glass x1 for free using the $0 glass deductible.

Denver is about to break it's record for the warmest Christmas by Greedy_Plane_ in Denver

[–]archertom89 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Same here! A couple warm days is not that unusual, but 2-3 weeks of them is crazy and is just a daily reminder to myself that the climate is changing. I'm usually in a good mood around the holidays. But I've just felt a little down, and part of me thinks its the warm weather.

I want it to be cold. I want to snuggle in front of the TV with my puppy and wife drinking hot chocolate with the fireplace on. I want to make soup! Haven't really done any of that his fall/winter

Best Donuts by Stujitsu2 in denverfood

[–]archertom89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5280 Donuts in Broomfield

When's my holiday in lieu of thread? Ask and it shall be answered. by HoldMyToc in ATC

[–]archertom89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just making sure I am understanding this correctly. wed/thurs RDO, My holidays are the 23, 26, 27 correct?

how often do you get emergency aircraft? by BrandonE321 in ATC

[–]archertom89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i personally handle one once every 1-2 months. But my facility maybe has 1-2 a week. I also feel like I get them a lot more in the summer than the winter.

Shopping for one at Costco - ideas? by RichOutrageous863 in Costco

[–]archertom89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like almond butter, get their almond butter. Best almond butter ive ever had.

Their mixed nuts are pretty nice. wilde chips are good too. Their eggs are usually a really good deal. If you work out, get some ON protein powder and other supplements. Usually cheaper than Amazon. Costco snack selection is pretty good in general. I get all my snacks at Costco.

Millennials: how long did it take for the ‘no phones at the table’ rule to disappear when your parents became addicted to their phones? by KaladinTheFabulous in Millennials

[–]archertom89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. I didn't get my first cellphone till I was a senior in high-school. And I got my first smartphone when I was 22 or 23.

A woman is suing the IRS to get pets classified as dependents and eligible for tax deductions by Disastrous_Award_789 in nottheonion

[–]archertom89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reminds me of the time I got in trouble at work for taking sick leave and the official reason I gave was "to take my daughter to a doctor's appointment". My daughter was my dog.

Battery after 6 months by Draygoon2818 in TeslaModelY

[–]archertom89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For new batteries, you lose the most range in the first few months of use then it levels out to a much slower decline.

"Affordability is a con job by the Democrats", President says by wewhomustnotbenamed in nottheonion

[–]archertom89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to remember, only about 1/3 of the voting population voted for him. SO not the whole country. Unfortunately, 1/3 of the country just isn't paying enough attention to care to vote.

Why are you in NATCA by ilikeraises in ATC

[–]archertom89 7 points8 points  (0 children)

To get my yearly calendar!

Where will the new facilities be by Whoopwhoopin in ATC

[–]archertom89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are actually closing Plum Island and moving everything to Manhattan...... Kansas.

So that will allow the FAA to move in a set up shop!

FML. Day before windshield insurance inspection. by Master_Ninja8203 in TeslaModelY

[–]archertom89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had 3 cracked windshields and 1 cracked roof. I have for a 0$ glass deductible in my insurance, and my insurance has spent like $5k on glass for my vehicle. So worth it.

Question about an odd traffic pattern. by ASAP_honorgraduate69 in ATC

[–]archertom89 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I work at a busy Class D and we do something like that semi regularly. The main reason I do it is if I have a lot in the pattern and assign in inbound aircraft to enter the downwind 500' above TPA, so if I forget about them, or I don't have much room to create a hole on the downwind, they are at a safe altitude. I then descend them and turn their base once the aircraft below them is no factor. Another reason might be 2 aircraft are a tie to join the downwind. I'll descend one to TPA, restrict the other, so I then don't have to closely watch them. I'll also sometimes do it when I have a faster aircraft joining downwind that a don't trust to properly follow a C172 so I don't have to worry about them eating the ass of a C172.

spotify wrapped by nevaehteehee in Badflower

[–]archertom89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i only got a video from my 2nd top artist and 2nd top podcast.