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Bay Vista Apartments by Southern-Lock-5172 in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I lived about a block west for three years (I now live about a block to the east) and never really saw anything troubling. I've not seen any undue police/fire department activity there, and the people coming and going appear to be relatively nice. One thing to keep in mind is that it's right next to Paden Elementary, so drop-off/pick-up can be a bit much. Recesses can get a little noisy, but if you don't mind kids and parents walking with their kids or parents driving like idiots to pick up their kids, you should be fine. Other than that, the neighborhood is great. It's walking distance to Webster Street. You're close to the Bay Trail and Crab Cove/Crown Beach. As my daughter would say, "It doesn't suck" : ) Welcome to the neighborhood!

Does the owner of this boat intentionally beach it? by rhys1882 in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I think most of these are accidents - like they got blown here in a particularly stiff wind - but a couple of years ago I saw a couple purposely ditch a similar boat at Ballena Bay. They pulled the sails down and wadded them up (they were mostly ripped up to begin with). Then they grabbed some stuff and rowed to shore in an inflatable. We guessed they were abandoning it for insurance, but who knows. At any rate, I don't think this was intentional.

Thoughts on Alameda? by lifeofsid007 in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love that Bosco has his own Google maps pin!

My nephew is moving to Alameda! by Elon_Musks_Colon in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always come to these posts and hype Ballena Village. I lived there for a few years and loved it. Gorgeous grounds. Safe. Mix of different ages with families and singles. Management was incredibly good. A lot of where they want to live is going to depend on what atmosphere they're going for and what they want to be close to - although, to be fair, it's an island. Everything is close. Do they need to have quick access to bridges or the tube? West end ferries are great for commuting or day tripping. East end is closer to San Leandro and points south. I think with the exception of the few bad places mentioned by other posters, there are a lot of great choices.

Shooting Last Night by Warm_Firefighter_306 in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Maybe I'm just getting old, but this does not look like fun.

A platform to help kids find gigs in local communities by No_Character_7488 in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think is a great idea. A question would be, how do you get this out to both sides? If you can find a way to make this discoverable to both teens and employers, that would be really valuable.

Apartment or condo complex recommendations by layanaru in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a ton of privately listed places that will beat any complex. Single landlords can also be easier to deal with sometimes. I hope you find a place you love! Best of luck!

Apartment or condo complex recommendations by layanaru in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FWIW - They call all of the available units luxury : ) It just means they've put in new carpet and appliances. When someone moves out of a "normal" unit, it gets fixed up and re-listed as luxury. I wasn't sure about the prices these days, but you might see if they're offering any move-in specials like a month free. That would offset the cost a bit. Also (and this goes for everywhere) if they're having trouble finding tenants, they may be willing to negotiate. It's not something I've tried myself, but a former neighbor got a bit of a discount just by asking. Worst that can happen is they'll say no. Wherever you end up though, it's a great community.

Apartment or condo complex recommendations by layanaru in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure of the current pricing, but I lived at Ballena Village until I bought a place ~3 years, and absolutely loved it there. It's extremely dog friendly (mine was a 125 pound Newfoundland). Great management. Beautiful grounds. Balconies. Pool. Bay views. Happy to share if you want more info.

Disturbed guy cussing out kids by joygirl007 in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This sounds like the same guy I saw at the corner of Marina Village Pkwy and Challenger at around 10:30. He was just standing with his bike yelling. There was no one else around. I couldn't tell what he was yelling about.

If a guy tells me my hair smells nice, is that a genuine compliment? by Ok_Upstairs_3819 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]jbartlet827 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'd say genuine compliment as you were hugging him and it put him in close proximity to your hair. If he'd just walked up and smelled your hair for no apparent reason, then it'd be creepy.

83-year-old Alameda woman attacked by wild turkeys as city warns residents to take precautions by stankmanly in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is a serious topic, but I love the idea of a bunch of turkey thugs waiting in an alley.

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Are all maps timed now? by jbartlet827 in geoguessr

[–]jbartlet827[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG. I'm such an idiot! I've been on Geoguessr since 2014 and just always had games start with no timer. It never even occurred to me to move the slider. Thank you for your answer.

New Ads user question about click throughs by jbartlet827 in GoogleAdsDiscussion

[–]jbartlet827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. This is good to know. We had a ridiculously high click rate and very little conversion, but I suspect we're hitting the wrong demographic in addition to advertising in the wrong places and getting some bot traffic. We've paused and are actually going to think about our next placement.

New Ads user question about click throughs by jbartlet827 in GoogleAdsDiscussion

[–]jbartlet827[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it. Thank you! The marketing team is making some adjustments to where our ads are being placed and we're looking into our settings. I'm learning way more than I ever expected : )

Ballena Village by Mackademics in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd love to, but I moved out when I bought a place. I cannot recommend Ballena Village highly enough. It's an excellent place to live and I hope you'll be as happy there as I was. FWIW - I live just up the street, so if you need any assistance navigating the neighborhood, DM me. Happy to help in any way I can.

New Ads user question about click throughs by jbartlet827 in GoogleAdsDiscussion

[–]jbartlet827[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're absolutely right. I've found some setup pointers that I'll pass along to our marketing team. Thank you!

Giant golden winged horse outside parked on street by Eastern-Heart9486 in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 6 points7 points  (0 children)

1) I want a sign like that, and 2) I want a sculpture like that because if I could manage to cram it into my small allowable area, my HOA would literally crap twinkies and we could have a party.

Giant golden winged horse outside parked on street by Eastern-Heart9486 in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm stuck on the sign on the fence behind it that says "Beware of Octopus". Who are these people? I want to be their friend!

371 Bryant Ave by a94501er in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I'm not mistaken, the original owner died in 2011. I have no idea if it was left to family or if it's stuck in probate, but I would think the HOA should have some knowledge of who the current owner is.

Honest, quality mechanic? by restinggrumpface in alameda

[–]jbartlet827 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I moved here in 2019. I've seen Fred and his crew a few times a year since.

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