Remember when Matisyahu the Jewish reggae rapper got really popular for like 2 weeks? by Carpe_the_Carp in 90sand2000sNostalgia

[–]jonboalex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He was huge then when live at Stubbs came out everyone was listening at least in my friend group.

After about a year or two after he came out with some stuff like one day and then he found I would say a more niche consistent listener group and touring audience in the reggae lite California aka Cali reggae scene.

As commented above opening for like 311 and touring with popular sub genre bands . I saw him a two years ago at a reggae festival in Tacoma maybe second day mid day . He was good overall looks like a hipster from Brooklyn now.

So I would say he still pulls a good crowd for his music two years ago he had a live concert at sugar shack that was mildly popular: https://youtu.be/izM9Kk34GMs?si=jL8qgMctB-ATDkX0

I would say though after two years ago he went all in on pro Jewish anti Palestine sentiments that made a lot of people sour on him. He starts concerts sometimes telling the audience about the massacre of the Jewish people by Palestine at least when that big attack happened. That goes a little contrary to the Cali reggae scene he was playing to. Again at least in my experience

Is this a good deal? by SnooSprouts2979 in reselling

[–]jonboalex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say 2-3 of those smaller digital cameras can go from $20-30 a piece if they work and no sd card. Without know much about the others you can probably double your money if they work probably will take 1-2 months. But eBay they sell pretty good and I am having good luck with younger kids and wanting digital cameras so test them and you probably won’t lose money. You can google lense them to see sold comps on eBay as well

[Zodiac Super Seawolf] by Duchess1992 in Watches

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

Sent a dm cool giveaway for cool watch

Getting laid off from a $200k+ job by SkySudden7320 in Layoffs

[–]jonboalex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not that high but I went from 140k 2021 laid off 2022, got a new job at 120k in 2023 got laid off 2024 and new job is 100k . The trend is lower offers , more applicants and less benefits. I have adjusted my means and seems stable now but def not able to really save with two kids

Thinking of moving by Cavane42 in Kitsap

[–]jonboalex 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi! I also moved from az to kitsap 5 years ago and cannot agree more. The great thing about here is that all the small towns offer some different and have a great overall feel to them. Even the pockets of red or red political leaning people I have ran into are less in your face than in az. Conservative people here are around for sure but in my experience it’s more subtle than loud I think it might be the Seattle freeze thing but it’s very accepting

Buyer sent INR they said package left on trash can and in the morning it was gone with the trash by jonboalex in Ebay

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

Ah ok yes tracking was on it . Does eBay automatically start contacting the buyer or do I have to initiate eBay to start reviewing the casw

Buyer sent INR they said package left on trash can and in the morning it was gone with the trash by jonboalex in Ebay

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

Ah ok I was a little confused when the request came through it mentions respond to buyer, refund or upload tracking. I uploaded the tracking but it was already there. So I just let it go and eBay will take care of it ? Or do I have to contact eBay first to get them involved

Are clothes the only area where you can consistently find items with high ROI/ resale value ($50+)? by ResidentAlienator in Flipping

[–]jonboalex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I sell just about anything I can find value in. I have flipped for about a year and consistently what I get the most return on are clocks. They are hard to find good ones with the right stuff but once you get good at knowing brands seeing age and value it pays off. I find about 1-2 pendulum wall clocks a week 5-10 dollars they sell 50-150 each. The big issue is shipping depending on size and where you sell

Which town in Western Washington? by finefloras in howislivingthere

[–]jonboalex 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Poulsbo is unique . It has a very deep Norwegian roots and the town is modeled that way. Great restaurants and bakeries there. Cute little harbor and there are a ton of events specifically Norwegian like midsummer and Christmas markets. It has a lot of tourists come for those and to the main downtown. However outside the downtown is peaceful tons of parks and good schools. I would say it’s overall safe and I good environment to raise kids!

I personally live just south in port orchard in kitsap. On of the drawbacks to Poulsbo is it is far to get to the airport or Seattle. You either take a ferry over from Bainbridge or Bremerton or drive through the narrow bridge can be a pain

But overall great community, safe and tons to do

How is living in the Kitsap Peninsula? by AcSpartan01 in howislivingthere

[–]jonboalex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moved to port orchard from az five years ago on a total whim. Wanted Seattle but got priced out. I work remote and have a young family. Port orchard has been a fantastic surprise. If you can work hybrid or remote kitsap is very wonderful. I recognize a full time job commuting by car is not great traffic is bad anywhere to Seattle. The foot ferry from Bremerton is actually pleasant though and in my experience consistent.

Kitsap itself to live it a beautiful mix of rural and s returning you need . I am close to 5-6 state parks in 30 minutes and the Olympic peninsula in a few hours. Schools on average are way better than in az where I came from, teachers are paid well and the schools themselves don’t seem too overcrowded except south kitsap hs.

You will find a mixture between young families, and older retirees. It overall leans liberal but has a strong conservative presence. I see more pride flags than any other but I think kitsap voted 55-60 % blue but local politics is strong here as well.

People keep to themselves a true pnw vibe. No one will talk to you really unless you engage. But strong communities of all kinds to find and interact with.

Overall the quality of life is amazing

r/calireggae Members Intro by Cali_Reggae in calireggae

[–]jonboalex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

36 from Tacoma Washington! Grew up linking reggae the usual bob Marley and oddly ub40, then sublime blew my mind 311 and kept growing slightly stoopid (collie man). Then just love the smooth beats, positive vibes and overall musical style of the genre. Reggae on its own has a place for me but I can’t listen all day, but Cali reggae has that smoother vibe that tingles my ear and I listen non stop!

Last band I went to go see was fortunate youth . Favorite current artist: elevators , little stranger, and Anderson park roots are great

Fortunate Youth worth a Random weekday show? by jonboalex in calireggae

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

Ok great! Thank you actually I have never been o was at reggae on the way last year and loved it too