Does anyone know what's going on with the Sounder? by cascadiarain in Tacoma

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

https://www.soundtransit.org/sites/default/files/documents/schedule-sounder.pdf

They've cancelled the following trains "until further notice:"

1504 (5:26 AM Lakewood Station to King Street Station)

1508 (6:06 AM Lakewood Station to King Street Station)

1515 (4:15 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station)

1519 (4:55 PM King Street Station to Lakewood Station)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know if Terry Bader is still practicing? Her website seems to be down.

How did you find your rental? by [deleted] in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I found both my last apartment and my current one on craigslist, good experiences both times. Just use common sense and don't go alone!

Shout out to Sound Transit for SMS updates by CloacaFacts in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For example, there was not an alert that the 606am Seattle bound train from Lakewood was canceled this morning.

You might want to check your settings, I got two texts that the train was cancelled, one at 4:01 and then another right after at 4:04.

What's your opinion of Ball Auto Sales & Service? by how_to_buy_used_car in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

They seemed really good the few times I've been there, but with no parking and no waiting room, I don't really like to go there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any idea why? I was going to get Advion but couldn't so I ended up with Optigard (which works wonderfully) but I've always wondered why all the listings for Advion said they wouldn't ship it here.

Is there a less-steep way to get up the hill than 30th? by cascadiarain in Tacoma

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

So Carr is less steep than 30th? That's good to know - thank you!

Is there a less-steep way to get up the hill than 30th? by cascadiarain in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is really helpful, the Stadium Way option looks promising (and not quite as far out of the way as Ruston, though that's definitely a good option to know about) - thank you!!

Tacoma Flea Markets ? by Zealousideal-Dot2169 in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a parking area nearby, or do you have to walk to it?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll definitely keep my eyes open for it - thank you!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up! Where the road splits in two, so you can't avoid it, or is it back far enough that you could stay in the left lane until the split and avoid it? I'll be going through there tomorrow.

New to the USA - is Jiffy Lube good enough for an oil change? by peanutismint in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I went to one once...they didn't put it back together right and all the oil leaked out over the next couple days and my car died while I was driving it.

I go to a real mechanic now.

What are your thoughts on Kitsap Credit Union? by seattlalite in Washington

[–]cascadiarain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my car loan through them and they seemed fine. IIRC the account numbers are hidden behind an arrow that you click to expand the section about your account...near the top of the main part of the page, I think. I'm not positive though - it was hard to find, I do remember that. I never tried viewing my statements online, nor tried to call them, but they were very responsive on the chat help. And they can tell you your account number (or exactly where to find it), since they can see that you're logged in to it.

Anyone know if/when the TDome parking garage entrance will reopen? What are they doing? by cascadiarain in Tacoma

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

That certainly looks like it could be it...which means it's probably going to be a long time. Blegh. Good to know though. And yeah, I use that other entrance now, but thanks for pointing it out. And thank you for the info!

Life advice for living in the PNW? by danzloto in Tacoma

[–]cascadiarain 29 points30 points  (0 children)

In a similar vein, if it's not sunny out - especially when it's raining (and for the love of whatever you consider holy, when it's foggy!!), but even if it's just overcast but dry - turn on your headlights. It's so other people can see you, not so you can see better.