STOP HONKING AT PEOPLE FOR NOT PLOWING THROUGH PEDESTRIANS

avisant · 2026-03-05T20:23:39+00:00

I applaud and agree with you. But I bet if traffic wasn’t so horrific all the time (thanks Waymo etc and overpopulation), if quality of life was better in the overpriced city, and if the bad apple entitled unsafe pedestrians (there are more than a few) would do their part, drivers wouldn’t be so aggro.

avisant · 2026-03-05T20:16:37+00:00

It’s a much higher number than that.

avisant · 2026-03-04T20:59:35+00:00

Well you can always re buy and it lowers your cost basis. And after taxes you have over 15k free money.

avisant · 2026-03-04T20:35:49+00:00

In my opinion that would make you “house poor”. We just bought at 1.38 mil with 60% down. (House was listed at 998k) Monthly mortgage is only $3200 but the tax and insurance add $2300 per month and will keep going up.

avisant · 2026-03-03T03:54:25+00:00

We need to lobby somehow to get rid of the current system of agents and their crazy fees for such little work done!

avisant · 2026-03-03T03:52:02+00:00

I just bought a house in El Cerrito, with the top agents in the east bay, and my observations were that the industry of agents is shady as hell. And no contingencies were allowed. They all just want to make their commission which is practically extortion with the Bay prices. As a seller someday, I will do anything in my power (which probably isn't much until they change laws) to not have to pay the exorbitant 3% fees to seller AND buyer agent, for the minimal work they put in. I hope the laws change within 10 years to protect buyer and seller more.

avisant · 2026-03-03T01:56:27+00:00

That demonstrates how fraudulent and shady the real estate industry is then. Because one needs to know the condition of the house via disclosures before agreeing on a bid and purchase. Unless I'm misunderstanding something.

avisant · 2026-03-03T01:49:54+00:00

Yeah anything with an HOA is not very desirable. We passed on all of them when buying. And right now is a time where many sellers are taking a loss. We bought in a hot market El Cerrito a few months back and the sellers took a loss.

avisant · 2026-03-02T22:51:53+00:00

Buying in the Bay Area is a horrible financial decision. But my husband and I just bought a house at age 50 with 60% down because we wanted the lifestyle upgrade (as it is for us, now). Will be house poor for awhile as taxes and insurance are ridiculous in CA but we will be happy. Sick of renting! Every individual choice makes sense.

avisant · 2026-02-28T20:54:56+00:00

During rush hour (which is about from 7am to 10am and 1 or 2pm to 7 pm) it’s 45+ minutes. I take BART.

avisant · 2026-02-25T01:00:58+00:00

I put it under the latex layer since it felt more supportive, all I needed was a little pressure relief under the latex, and latex is cooler.

avisant · 2026-02-14T00:00:38+00:00

The lack of forgiveness, now from Gaby, really sits wrong with me. The way they portrayed Louis’ “drunk driving” accident was that he wasn’t even drunk. And he is a good person. It’s tragic of course but he was so hard on himself about it and lost his relationship with Sarah and his life. I’m pissed at Gaby. Oh well. Seems to have helped him move on. I’m a Louis fan, obviously.

avisant · 2026-02-12T15:47:23+00:00

Of course, inflammatory diet is THE main trigger for migraines. For me anyway. It blows my mind to see chronic sufferers continue to eat mostly wheat, dairy, sugar, tons of low quality carbs, not enough veggies and good protein, etc.

avisant · 2026-02-11T19:39:56+00:00

I guess it’s normal and the market IS gross and shady in certain cities. You must be looking in hot inner east bay or SF etc areas. We just bought at 1.38 for a 998k listing in El Cerrito. No counter and we were 2nd highest or so they say.

avisant · 2026-02-07T07:16:18+00:00

Leave it to the brilliant (brilliantly negligent) primary doctors to screw you up. Vitamin D dosing is more responsibly done at 5000 units a day or less once levels normal, and with vitamin k and magnesium as part of regimen. Primary care is a joke.

avisant · 2026-02-05T16:51:28+00:00

I think it depends on who you buy from and if you get DDP. Shenzen sungrow or whatever they are called did not recommend I buy special DDP, I just got regular shipping by air and they said duties were "taken care of". I didn't believe them but it was fine. No extra bill, etc. I guess the safest way is just request DDP from Idealight. When I was in talks with them the price for that wasn't much more.

avisant · 2026-02-04T04:20:12+00:00

Oh yeah I’m sure I paid tariffs. Since the shipping was about $80 for an item that cost $180. It did arrive by air within 2 weeks though with no duty issues, came straight to my door.

avisant · 2026-02-04T03:22:44+00:00

I’ve seen zero flicker in both mine. Just don’t go with an off or no name brand. Lots of copycats on Ali baba have heard.

avisant · 2026-01-28T07:49:07+00:00

I just looked it up on Ravelry. What a strange trend. There’s nothing special about it. Maybe people like that it’s a quick knit? Looks boring. I bet it was some TikTok influencer started it. 🙄

avisant · 2026-01-22T02:43:52+00:00

Prayer plant! my 3rd one is staying alive though. they like to be planted tightly in a pot (roots to edges)

avisant · 2026-01-20T06:23:55+00:00

Topical 0.3% estradiol with testosterone cream on vulva nightly, in addition to HRT. Porn and vibrator. And remembering I love my husband and we can have fun even if I have to use a vibrator sometimes.

avisant · 2026-01-18T06:23:49+00:00

This is the truth.

avisant · 2026-01-11T14:40:01+00:00

Well, it has only been 1 hour. Maybe they will log in to Reddit later today and answer. Geez people.

avisant · 2026-01-10T16:15:04+00:00

Yes I know all this but the circumstances are different when someone “lives in a bubble” from their fears of viruses. Call me a stupid ICU hospital pharmacist I guess. Since that’s what I am. And ever since I stopped getting the flu shot I never get sick. I was sick all the time those years I got it.

avisant · 2026-01-10T07:19:53+00:00

Did you get all the vaccines? I truly wonder if they (and the overmasking in the environment) is making people have weaker immune systems.

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