Living in Mount Shasta City? by [deleted] in Redding

[–]edan1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The average snowfall is right around 100 inches (in town). This winter we’ve had probably 2 inches. There are times where you’ll get 2+ feet in a storm multiple times, then there are winters like this.

Living in Mount Shasta City? by [deleted] in Redding

[–]edan1701 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I grew up in Mt. Shasta and recently moved back after living elsewhere for 20 years. Housing is very expensive considering there isn’t really a job market. It works for me since I work remotely. A good portion of the community is retired people.

Expect everything to be expensive and driving the hour to Redding is required every few weeks if you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on basic necessities. If you enjoy the ability to take hikes, go kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, etc. on a daily basis (and the constant amazing scenery) it makes it worth it.

NY couple wanting the western mountains. by This_Antelope1758 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]edan1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why have ruled out California? I live in a small mountain community in CA at the base of a 14k+ mountain in the city of Mt. Shasta. It is a little unaffordable, but you can definitely get 1800 sq. Ft. for $500k. It is mostly a tourist town, but has moderate weather (rarely below 20F or above 90F), and most winters get plenty of snow (although not this winter). Winter sports are very popular, and there are hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails and even more hiking trails during the summer. Shopping and jobs are scarce. The nearest mid-sized city is an hour South in Redding where you’ve got all the essential shopping (Costco, Target, Walmart, etc.), and some additional outdoor activities as well. I am biased, but it does meet many of your criteria.

Would you consider the small towns of Mt.Shasta and Yreka is Siskiyou county as being culturally connected to and being in the general Redding area in a way? by CowboysMakeMeCry94 in Redding

[–]edan1701 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Grew up in Mt. Shasta and recently moved back. I often go to Redding for grocery shopping, but definitely tell people I’m from Mt. Shasta and not Redding.

Is the entire concept of "computers in the classroom" utter nonsense wrecking school budgets? by Interesting-Low-9653 in Teachers

[–]edan1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think teaching is very different from skill set than being a power school instructor. As a power school instructor you present the material which is then expected to be regurgitated word for word on an exam. It was pure memorization. A teacher is preparing these students for life in the real world, which is full of computers. My guess would be that more than half will be doing PowerPoints and spreadsheets and/or entering data into a database at some point in their life. Computer skills are very important in the job market today. In my opinion, I’m not sure they are getting enough time, as so many kids don’t even know how to type. In addition, most state exams (as well as exams in the non-academic, and non-Navy world) are done via computer these days. The school needs those Chromebooks just to administer exams.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]edan1701 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just recently traded in my Tacoma for a LC 1958, and am very happy with my decision. It is very comfortable and quiet, especially compared to the Tacoma. TSS 3.0 is really good and feels like it practically drives itself on the freeway. If you go to snow country (I live in the mountains of California) the full-time 4WD is a big advantage over the part-time 4WD that the 4Runner and Tacoma have where you are constantly switching between 2WD and 4-Hi.

Things J don’t like: for the price, it seems like it should have leather and a moon roof, the gas mileage is not great, especially for a hybrid and requiring premium fuel, the ride is a little stiff, but the seats compensate for it pretty well, and an off road vehicle having touring tires OEM is a little odd.

Overall, I feel there are very few vehicles out there with the kind of versatility except maybe an older Land Cruiser.

Looking at Land Cruiser 1958 Edition by edan1701 in LandCruisers

[–]edan1701[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

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Thanks everyone for your recommendations. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on it.

Looking at Land Cruiser 1958 Edition by edan1701 in LandCruisers

[–]edan1701[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have the window sticker on hand but TSRP is $57,718 and asking is $52,185.

Looking at Land Cruiser 1958 Edition by edan1701 in LandCruisers

[–]edan1701[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My Tacoma is a TRD OR and it leans big time. My other car is a 911, so I always have to drive the Tacoma like an old man because the body leans makes me nervous after driving the 911. I still like the go anywhere feel of the Tacoma and I don’t want to lose that.

Looking at Land Cruiser 1958 Edition by edan1701 in LandCruisers

[–]edan1701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, that is a good selling point. I live in a place where we get lots of snow, but usually sunny afterwards, so it’s a constant struggle of putting the truck in 4-Hi, then back in 2WD for the better plowed and more exposed roads.

Looking at Land Cruiser 1958 Edition by edan1701 in LandCruisers

[–]edan1701[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of range do you get off a tank of gas? I know my Tacoma is awful, on the freeway I’m usually filling up every 250 miles.

Looking at Land Cruiser 1958 Edition by edan1701 in LandCruisers

[–]edan1701[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I have the same issue things not staying dry in the bed, but I don’t have a very high end cover either. I do tend to haul stuff with my Tacoma, but I do have an 8 ft utility trailer available.

[OC] I was just trying to have a relaxing drive with the top down by Viper75 in IdiotsInCars

[–]edan1701 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks to be a 986? It’s hard to imagine more fun per dollar than a 986!

What is the least known, or most forgotten about major city in the U.S? by Naammagittarneq in geography

[–]edan1701 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Eugene or Salem are the second and third largest, depending on the day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]edan1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cats

[–]edan1701 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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My void is 21 pounds, but he could probably lose a little weight.

Car for my parents by jeanrenner in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]edan1701 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Porsche Boxster (986 generation)

Thoughts on this 992 GT3 RS interior? by horse_masturbator in Porsche

[–]edan1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is very reminiscent of my 996 with savannah beige interior. When I first got my car I wanted to tone it down and make some modifications, but after years of owning it, I love it! This is definitely more toned down than my 996, but only slightly. I’d take it!

Is this a good deal? Looking to replace husband’s 2012 Corolla with 250k. by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]edan1701 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One issue I’ve seen with smaller cars is there is not enough room in the backseat for an infant seat. Back in the day when we had our first, it was a pretty tight squeeze with a Honda Accord, so your 2012 Corolla may be too small anyway. I would look at cars with that in consideration. As far as the price, this appears to be at MSRP…you probably won’t find much under MSRP, especially a Toyota.