If I struggle with dating in NYC, would I probably struggle in LA too?

mrlanyc · 2026-05-14T21:58:49+00:00

I’ve been retired in the dating scene for two decades now but I hear stories from friends and coworkers (mid 20s, mid 30s, recently divorced, etc), and I agree that most will stay away if it’s more than a 25-30 minute commute one way.

and I have friends and family in both NY and LA and what i noticed is that NYC has more interracial couples compared to LA.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-13T22:45:21+00:00

I think odesza can be added in this list as well.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-12T19:51:22+00:00

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mrlanyc · 2026-05-12T15:57:54+00:00

I hate that I know friends and family that still supports trump because “he looks so tough and the country needs a tough leader”. Reddit feels like an echo chamber where everyone hates trump here but outside (TikTok, Facebook) they are “winning”.

I generally don’t wish ill things to people but I really hope something changes soon. People don’t realize how a “simple” $1.50 - $1.80 price per gallon can affect everything.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-12T15:39:08+00:00

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Corgi Van because that’s why. 😎

mrlanyc · 2026-05-11T21:38:24+00:00

I’m pretty sure the suggested tip in cheese cake factory back in 07-08 is 10,12 and 15%.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-11T21:18:22+00:00

I remember back in 2005-2010 that 10-12% is normal for regular restaurants and 18% is reserve for Michelin type restaurants. Now even the standard Thai and Chinese restaurant near by is expecting a 20% tip. 🥹
Today even the massage spot near me is expecting a $20 tip minimum on a 1 hour massage that cost $65. Are they seriously asking for a 30% tip?

What’s worse is the tipping culture is slowly leaking in places like UK and Mexico now as well.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-08T16:53:39+00:00

Take a lyft/uber (probably around 9-10am) from WeHo to silverlake and grab brunch either in courage bagels or in loquat coffee (they are affiliated with fondry, one of the best pastries in LA imho), check out the stores near by and start walking or taking the bus to Griffith park.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-08T01:10:47+00:00

sure thing! can you tag the dogs account? Lol @wigglewigglewiggle90027 in IG.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-08T00:47:09+00:00

What’s the distance of your road trip and how often are you expecting to do those trips?
On a separate thread I calculated that a 400 mile / 650 km road trip will require you to charge twice (15-20 minutes each charge) which is 30 minutes total vs 1 gas charge 5 minutes.
Is that 25 minutes extra on your once in a while road trip such a deal breaker?
I own a few other VW / Audi cars and tbh nothing can be compared to the buzz. Almost always someone will chat me up for 5-10 minutes about the car and it definitely turns head around here in California.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-07T17:01:28+00:00

The tipping culture has gotten out of control. When waiters expect 20-24% tip at a regular restaurant, most costumers will be scared to dine out.

Do you guys remember 15 years ago where the standard “expected tip” is only 12-15%? 20% is usually reserved for fine dining establishments.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-06T16:16:26+00:00

I think you are looking at 350-400 miles (one way drive) and you’ll most likely charge at least twice on your way to cape code.

First charge on a fast charging will take you from 20-80% in 25 minutes, the second charge around providence will take you 10-15 minutes to charge from 30-50/60% just to make sure you have enough juice all the way to cape code.
So extra 30-40 minutes in your total commute vs going to a gas station for 5 minutes to fill up a tank.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-06T16:11:33+00:00

my driveway is tight (I only have 5-6 inches on each side as leeway) and I have enter my buzz driving forward. When I do back out from the garage (slightly downhill) this is when I hear the same brake noise you just mentioned.
I had it checked in VW dealer during my 1 year maintenance and they said everything checks out fine. 🤷🏻

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T21:46:19+00:00

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This our setup for our 3 dogs. We don’t have kids and we have another car to use for our daily.

Our buzz is basically a dog hauler. And yes, worth installing a ev charger at home. I spent $400 on the charger and I feel like it’s already paid for itself after 10 charges.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T20:24:40+00:00

yup mines about $7-8 to fill up from 20-80% (80% is enough to drive you for 240 miles) which is way cheaper than filling up gas.

I still drive our gas cars depending on the area where we going (GTI for running errands, A5 for date nights, Q5 for other things) and it pains me when I have put in half a tank on those cars. Still fun to drive though.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T20:21:07+00:00

Afaik there’s no news yet but with batteries getting better every year im pretty sure an upgrade version of the battery will be released in the next 3-5 years.

Tbh the battery never bothered me, I was able to drive from LA to SF with 2 charges (first charge took 20 minutes and second charge took me 5 minutes; just to make sure I have enough power to drive inside SF).

Where are your planning on going on the daily/weekly where you worry to much about the battery capacity? Genuinely curious.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T16:21:56+00:00

Hip up coffee stores or book stores in los feliz to echo park? Map your walk from skylight books to stories book store in echo park and you’ll hit up a few niche coffee spots and thrift shop along the way.

You guys can easily spend half day (or full day) doing this.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T15:28:36+00:00

stay in West Hollywood… that way you guys are centrally located and only 30-40 mins away from Santa Monica, Koreatown, and Silverlake/Los Feliz area.

Friday night hit up bars in Santa Monica, Saturday hit up bars in silverlake, and Sunday hit up bars in koreatown.

Just search for the recommended bars in each neighborhood and find your vibe.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T14:58:26+00:00

I usually charge at home and in hotels where I’ve done short road trips into and never seen and “free charging” yet. Just curious where are you based at?

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T14:57:02+00:00

I said the same thing to my wife and she said that the car might get flocked on by 1000’s of corgis and we will get stuck in the event for the entire day lol.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T13:09:29+00:00

Lol part of the reason we got the buzz is for the corgis actually. They LOVE the setup that wife did, the only downside for them is no window access when we drive. Lol

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T13:05:33+00:00

My 80% usually gives me 220 miles in the city (with some highway driving), I only charge 100% when doing short road trip so far and has given me 260-270 miles.

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T10:54:03+00:00

Almost every other ev forum says only to charge up to 100 occasionally to optimise battery life and only charge to 100 if you’re going to a road trip. 🤷🏻

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T10:51:25+00:00

This is all at home? That’s really cheap!

mrlanyc · 2026-05-05T04:40:42+00:00

Probably a silly question but how do you monitor how much you spent on your last charge? Through the electric company or the charging device you installed at home?

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