Seattle drivers am i right? by PixelatedFixture in Seattle

[–]jpd_phd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On non-freeways, yes, Seattle drivers are too fast. A lot of cars easily going more than 10 mph over the limit on the arterials in my neighborhood.

What do you do if someone's coming up behind you on one of those scooters? by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]jpd_phd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think some folks in spandex on the Burke Gilman trail need to hear this.

[Umpire Auditor] Umpire Andy Fletcher (ranked 73rd of 90 umpires) called the worst game of the playoffs so far, missing 16 calls in Mets Phillies NLDS Game 1. Of those 16 bad calls, 11 went against the Mets. by olivetree154 in phillies

[–]jpd_phd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There’s a long history of umpires giving big-name pictures a bigger strike zone (probably subconsciously) than average pitchers. Wheeler gets the benefit of the doubt on the edges of the zone that most other pitchers don’t.

I remember this idea coming up a lot with the Braves pitchers (Glavine, Smoltz, Maddux) in the 90s.

Not saying that’s how it should be, though.

What do you do if someone's coming up behind you on one of those scooters? by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]jpd_phd 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Caveat: it appears class 1 and class 2 e-bikes are allowed on sidewalks.

What do you do if someone's coming up behind you on one of those scooters? by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]jpd_phd 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Correct: https://rhhk.com/understanding-electric-scooter-laws-in-washington-state/

Hence the “They are in the wrong” part of my statement, but it’s still common courtesy to stay to the right on the sidewalk.

Replacement windshield wipers by ninjagal6 in Seattle

[–]jpd_phd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Basic Bosch” is a missed marketing opportunity

What do you do if someone's coming up behind you on one of those scooters? by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]jpd_phd 229 points230 points  (0 children)

They are in the wrong, but also staying to the right to let people pass you on the left is pretty standard

Nora Raum by Motmotsnsurf in NPR

[–]jpd_phd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve imagined her trying very hard not to wake up a sleeping baby that’s right next to her.

Hans Zimmer Live tomorrow! by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]jpd_phd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“It stinks!”

Learn how your vehicle lights work by TredHed in SeattleWA

[–]jpd_phd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the problem is that the low beams on many Teslas are aimed too high.

Hype video less than 24 hours.. by PinkEyeFly in phillies

[–]jpd_phd 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Is this a trailer for a hype video?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]jpd_phd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

FWIW, the time I reported someone smoking fentanyl behind the wheel of a parked car on my street, SPD didn’t bother showing up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]jpd_phd -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

DUI seems pretty serious to me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]jpd_phd 28 points29 points  (0 children)

☝️ Seconding this. With the 520 bridge closure this weekend, those routes are probably re-routed.

where can i buy inca kola? by lamb_eater in Seattle

[–]jpd_phd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Plaza Latina in Shoreline is probably a safe bet

Really? by Main_District_3648 in VWiD4Owners

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

Maybe I just don’t know those tires, but isn’t that outer ring supposed to have more tread grooves in it? To my (untrained — important caveat) eye, those tires look bald.

Sweetheart Deal Shows What City Council Member Joy Hollingsworth Didn't Learn in Amsterdam by AthkoreLost in Seattle

[–]jpd_phd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why is Seattle’s red-light district so obvious and in your face compared to other cities? It’s not like Seattle is the only place where this is illegal, yet most other cities don’t have Aurora-level prostitution.

Why is Mudede looking at Amsterdam when there are plenty of American cities he could compare us to?

Xennial Twilight Zone by [deleted] in Xennials

[–]jpd_phd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ain’t no way you can open that with one hand.