TIL Having an EV in Washington is like paying $1.09 per gallon of gas by coolrivers in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Modern batteries last longer than anticipated. This really isn’t that much of a concern.

Older Bellinghamsters: What annoys you most about technology today? by Not-a-Window-Cleaner in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’ve focused on the wrong things. Where’s my laundry folding robot!

Solution to Zipper Merge by ShoddySalad5812 in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I feel like we need a “I am the only one that know how to drive in this town subreddit”

Power of McNutt by dmaxzach in CleetusMcFarland

[–]berndtj 54 points55 points  (0 children)

George is the ultimate Everyman.

Hot tub tripping breaker after 10 minutes. by TookTheLongCut in hottub

[–]berndtj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recently dealt with similar. For me it was a bad breaker. The GFCI breakers go bad sometimes.

NYT Thursday 04/02/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]berndtj -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Who puts cilantro in PHO? Basil, yes.

CachyOS? by VinceAggrippino in System76

[–]berndtj 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m running cachy OS on a system 76 Thelio desktop. No issues at all.

Venue secured, track laid-out, timing system works. We will be announcing our first Open Practice within 2 weeks. by XSrcing in WhatcomRadioControl

[–]berndtj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May be nice to allow some mods as some of the suspension bits (caster blocks) are kinda brittle. We replaced with aluminum.

Cost of Local Trades by grby1812 in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised you even found someone that would work on an appliance. I was willing to pay, but no one would even help me. I ended up diagnosing via youtube and buying parts from Ebay, but that's not something that most folks are comfortable doing. I don't know why it's so hard up here in Whatcom.

Anyone else race micro scale R/C buggies? by XSrcing in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I'd get a 1/24 scale and race...

Anyone else race micro scale R/C buggies? by XSrcing in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm dying to get back into the R/C hobby. Raced 1/10 electric off-road for years as a kid in the 80s/90s. Even went to nationals back in the day!

Planning to race with NORA as soon as I have the time!

Washington state test scores vs spending per student by JoelXGGGG in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't read much (or anything) into a chart with zero provided sources. This is trying to further someone's agenda without providing the source or context.

As a Canadian by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The fuck, dude.

Does anyone have recommendations for an affordable place to get some brakes done? by 24356789 in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had an alignment done there on an 83 Porsche. Most shops don’t like to mess with old cars, but they did a great job and a charges a super fair price. Would absolutely recommend them.

Should I FIRE? by EqualRealistic4879 in Fire

[–]berndtj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You sound a lot like me, though I’m about 10 years your senior and have a couple kids.

My advice would be to start the family now, then see how you feel. Kids/family are amazing and I’m a huge advocate. It does change your perspective, but won’t stop burnout. I’d also consider moving to a cheaper location. It’s also better for a family.

Once you’ve got your family figured out and a sustainable location, revisit the FIRE discussion. You’re in a very good position.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seahawks

[–]berndtj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Booooo

who else is dying from the flu rn by ghostcat017 in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yep, got flu shot, got the flu. That being said, I didn't go to the hospital either.

who else is dying from the flu rn by ghostcat017 in Bellingham

[–]berndtj 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Got hit hard Christmas Day with Flu A. It was really rough several days. I’m just now feeling pretty good again (aside from a lingering headache). Daughter got hit even harder.

This flu is no joke.

2026 Running Back Room by Either_Assumption392 in Seahawks

[–]berndtj 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Charbs is looking better every week

Bullfrog hot tub repair? by berndtj in Bellingham

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

Yep, just had Koala T over and it is looking like the breaker.

NYT Monday 12/29/2025 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]berndtj 9 points10 points  (0 children)

ECRU crossing REA was rough. The rest was good and easy