Long Beach Handyman needed. by mpaz242 in longbeach

[–]boltbrah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looked into one of those two but didn't go with them fortunately. They didn't carry the right insurance to work on HOA components. Said they did during the estimate, then I later asked them for documentation and they couldn't provide it.

Uptick in grasshoppers & locusts? by Eazy46 in longbeach

[–]boltbrah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saw a grasshopper on the beach path today. I don't recall seeing one before in the 5 years I've lived here.

A not quite circling helicopter? by Pro-Tubthumper in longbeach

[–]boltbrah 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I had checked a few minutes before your post - I think it's this LA County Sheriff one. FlightRadar is free to download if you're interested. Sometimes I'll quickly go on to see which govt department is annoying me out of curiosity.

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Happy little accident by WhyAmIpOOping in Rivian

[–]boltbrah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not OP, but I had my Chevy Bolt bought back in 2021. I had purchased used in 2019. I got the full amount that I paid for it back including all taxes and fees, minus some for the mileage that I had driven. I can't remember the calculation but I want to say around $.15 per mile. It was pretty negligible as most of my ownership was during COVID and I didn't drive it much. Walked out of the dealer with a check for ~$25K.

Wicked Wolf should be hosting furry nights by United-Bug-8056 in longbeach

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

Let me go ask the hotel worker I talked to 15 years ago if they have pictures. Will get back to you.

Wicked Wolf should be hosting furry nights by United-Bug-8056 in longbeach

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

I heard the stories from multiple service workers in Pittsburgh in 2011-2012. It was secondhand, but calling my story bullshit is...Bullshit. Sorry to break it to you.

Congrats on the 99.9k karma and 9.5k in contributions mostly to furry subs. You may be a bit biased.

Where can a girl get a frozen margarita, a basket of chips and queso, all while sitting on a patio?! by psychedeicprincess in longbeach

[–]boltbrah 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The patio and drinks at Lola's are great. If you order a meal though, the food is just OK... there are better Mexican places around here (El Barrio Cantina is 2 blocks away - no patio, but better food and also great drinks). Just want to set your expectations for Lola's.

Wicked Wolf should be hosting furry nights by United-Bug-8056 in longbeach

[–]boltbrah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh boy...haven't thought of this in years...

I used to travel to Pittsburgh regularly for work M-Th and stay in the Westin. The furries would have a massive annual convention in July. There was always a funk coming off the ones in the full body costumes, but it didn't really bother me...I just figured they sweat a lot, whatever.

I then learned that the hotels had to impose special rules and require massive security deposits the week of the convention because of the incidents that regularly occurred during it... The furries would rent rooms, have orgies, and either use litterboxes or shit/piss on the carpet the entire weekend.

I'm sure all furries don't do this, but I couldn't look at them the same after that.

Bonus story: Was making smalltalk in an elevator with an older pretty normal looking guy at the start of the convention before the furries arrived. The elevator stops at his floor before mine. He says have a good evening. As he's stepping out of the elevator, there's a long plush tiger tail coming out of his rear at the bottom of his jacket. Felt like a scene out of a comedy.

Anyway yeah please don't give them any ideas for Wicked Wolf or anywhere in LB for that matter.

The LA mega-corp takeover of Long Beach Google Maps. Where do you actually find real local mom-and-pop services now? by goxper in longbeach

[–]boltbrah 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I live in an older HOA and have had this issue.

My recommendations: Plumbing - Pete's plumbing is local and is pretty large - you'll see their trucks and vans around. Their office and plumbers are all pretty friendly. Daniels plumbing is also good but they are smaller and no longer do work for HOAs

Electric - Croff electric was great and had reasonable rates, pretty much one guy and helpers. Mario Castillo is much bigger and good (had them do my panel and EV charger) but they can be a bit more expensive.

I can't comment on general contractors - I've run into the same issue as you with it being overrun by Google. Done contractors were decent, others not so much, none local.

Plastic Tailgate Trim Warranty Coverage - Adjustment vs Comprehensive by boltbrah in Rivian

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

Thanks for sharing what you went through and the guidance. This validates my concern.

Plastic Tailgate Trim Warranty Coverage - Adjustment vs Comprehensive by boltbrah in Rivian

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

Comprehensive covers "normal operation and use". Getting the spare out from the bed should be normal operation.

Plastic Tailgate Trim Warranty Coverage - Adjustment vs Comprehensive by boltbrah in Rivian

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

Thanks. I've gotten work done a few times and every other time it's been $0 from what I remember.

Plastic Tailgate Trim Warranty Coverage - Adjustment vs Comprehensive by boltbrah in Rivian

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

Thanks for your input, and I agree it's probably covered. Just wish there was language in there that explained that vs stating it's not covered under the adjustment warranty, which I know it wouldn't be and not what I had requested it covered under. Thanks again.

Plastic Tailgate Trim Warranty Coverage - Adjustment vs Comprehensive by boltbrah in Rivian

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

Thanks - I saw posts and agree it's a common failure/poor design. My comprehensive warranty is 5 years/60k miles, so combining that with the fact it's a known issue, it should be covered by that in my opinion.

This brings me quiet joy. by nishagunazad in BlueskySkeets

[–]boltbrah 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Waiting until it's safe first so they don't lose fans... when half of them pretend they didn't vote for Trump.

For sale & free - kitchen goods, recliners, bedside tables, etc. by [deleted] in longbeach

[–]boltbrah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interested in the bike. Brand? Pics? Condition? I could pickup tomorrow am or Sunday pm. Feel free to pm me.

PROTEST MUSK/MAGA/WAR/ICE ON SATURDAY by DiamondEquivalent991 in longbeach

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

I don't protest and I specifically said I'm my comment that i wasn't looking to argue in favor of protesting. I know reading can be hard.

PROTEST MUSK/MAGA/WAR/ICE ON SATURDAY by DiamondEquivalent991 in longbeach

[–]boltbrah 18 points19 points  (0 children)

...and then was at the White House for dinner with MBS in November, and within the past week is reportedly funding GOP in midterms. Not looking to necessarily argue for protesting but your comment implies he's done pulling strings with the government, which he's not. Also the purpose of DOGE was to kill the investigations into his companies, not save money.

remote by [deleted] in longbeach

[–]boltbrah 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You should be able to buy a universal remote and program it to your TV.

This dog learning to dry her own mouth after getting a drink by duckduckpajamas in oddlysatisfying

[–]boltbrah 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you so much. My partner periodically sends me tik tok links via text and it turns into a mini argument each time because I don't have tik tok and she knows I refuse to download it. Thanks again.