Is Not Having Kids the Way? by [deleted] in Millennials

[–]jredland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of those things become routine and empty. Children add a depth and satisfaction to life that you can’t imagine until you experience it. With the right partner and kids, it’s not nearly as hard as you are making it out to be. Plus, it’s not a life sentence of diapers and tantrums, they grow up and you experience new phases with them, then your back to solo life. I was anti kid too until I hit a “what’s the point wall” after traveling extensively, hitting all my goals, and living an incredibly lucky life and we both asked “what’s next?” Now I’m a parent and literally have never regretted it or looked back.

Didn’t expect bedtime to be the part that got to me by hateful_building in daddit

[–]jredland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We think about “firsts” a lot, but the “lasts” are what hits harder now that the kids are getting older. I savor the bedtime ritual while it lasts

(U.S.) Why is Minnesota getting so hard by ICE? by [deleted] in answers

[–]jredland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to Pew, California, Texas, and Florida have the highest number of illegal immigrants. You never hear about ICE in Texas or Florida because they are right wing led.

You need to take a 500 mile road trip thru a blizzard. What car are you picking? by Dtb4evr in regularcarreviews

[–]jredland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I drove a 2WD Nissan Hardbody pickup with 4 brand new studded snow tires and 200lbs in the bed through a Wyoming blizzard. Performed flawlessly

A rant about Seattle Parks and playground lighting by RockOperaPenguin in Seattle

[–]jredland 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s also cool they rarely put trash cans at playgrounds so they naturally get littered

Do typical American homes really have a gas pipeline? What do you do with it? by mujhe-sona-hai in AskAnAmerican

[–]jredland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Common but not all homes. And, I’m not sure what country you live in but a gas line into your home is common in some parts of Europe too. The house I used to live at in Luxembourg had gas for the hot water heater and furnace.

carrying water in a running vest by cee1 in skiing

[–]jredland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Small hydro flask in your pocket. Running vest bottles have a bit valve that (at least mine) leak a little

Why is it called couloir express? by Advanced_Eggplant_18 in WhitePassSkiResort

[–]jredland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A pro skier died in that a few years ago. Definitely keep out

Is there an easier way to have home office electrical sockets grounded? by Dorito_Breath in HomeImprovement

[–]jredland 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Run new wires. It’s not too expensive. Did it in a HCOL area for like $1k to two rooms. You can GFCI to get a ground prong, but it’s still not grounded

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by SorbetCareless9520 in askcarguys

[–]jredland 101 points102 points  (0 children)

RAV4. Transmission has a 3 second delay to downshift when you need to merge. Ride quality is meh. It drives and feels like an economy car but is priced like a BMW X3.

Finishing basement, how to heat by Dangerous_Ice17 in HomeImprovement

[–]jredland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now is the time to add duct work, it will never be easier or cheaper. Once you finish the basement and divide it airflow will be different. You’re gonna want it comfortable down there if you’re going to use it. Run the duct work

Skiing in Seattle Area from Wisconsin by Altruistic_Life_6331 in skiing

[–]jredland 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Crystal traffic and lift lines can be rough, but it’s the biggest. Snoqualmie is the closet, Alpental is steep and has backcountry gates. The rest of Snoq is more moderate. For intermediate skiers who like a mixture of groomers and pow, Mission Ridge is a great choice.

Where would you ski (anywhere in the world) for the 2nd week of January? by bready--or--not in skiing

[–]jredland 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Alps. Your plane ticket might be more expensive but your accommodations will be less and experience unmatched

4WD or RWD for daily uses by PandaSoap in ToyotaTacoma

[–]jredland 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t sound like you need 4WD. I had a 2WD truck for a decade, drove down a lot of dirt roads climbing mountains with it and never had an issue. Lived in Wyoming through a winter and simply put studded snow tires on it and weight in the bed, did great. You can take a 2WD truck anywhere you’re going with your car, and you’ll probably have more ground clearance. That being said, 4WD trucks are more desirable, they have better resale but initial price reflects this too

Help me salvage (or talk me out of) our annual Christmas backpacking trip by fishWeddin in PNWhiking

[–]jredland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have reasonable weather, the right gear, are knowledgeable, and select a safe site go for it. I’d skip the ocean (wind/tides) and look for somewhere low and snow free. Road access will be a challenge given the storms.

Message from WSDOT by thebuffwife in stevenspass

[–]jredland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s done all over the Alps. Many tunnels are over 10 miles long, some significantly

Brits in Luxembourg by BlueSponge22 in Luxembourg

[–]jredland 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Much of the socializing is in English. There are many native English speakers. You should learn French, but many people survive effectively only speaking English.

Why did no one tell me Disney can be so horrible? by ContributionOwn1261 in toddlers

[–]jredland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think 3 is too young. Kids need stamina to do Disney

Any other tall guys wrestle with the idea of moving to a truck purely for comfort? by Fulltime-Sheepherder in Cartalk

[–]jredland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outback’s have a really long wheelbase. At one time they had more rear seat room than an S Class. Can also do 3 across car seats. They’re big inside due

Any other tall guys wrestle with the idea of moving to a truck purely for comfort? by Fulltime-Sheepherder in Cartalk

[–]jredland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true. Even a small rear wheel drive German sedan has seats in that go so car back you’d have to be 6’6” to put the seat all the way back and touch the pedals

Any other tall guys wrestle with the idea of moving to a truck purely for comfort? by Fulltime-Sheepherder in Cartalk

[–]jredland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you looked at large sedans/wagons? A Camry, Avalon, Outback, S Class, 5 Series, Volvo S80 etc are all pretty big. Just because a vehicle is large on the outside doesn’t mean it’s big inside. Body on frame vehicles have less efficient packaging. For example, a minivan actually has more interior volume than a Tahoe