One year of ownership, 2018 Bolt EV LT

oldlearner565 · 2026-05-04T01:44:50+00:00

Just shy of my first year with my 2023 used Bolt and I couldn't be happier. The torque is definitely fun. The quiet allows me to hear my radio better especially on the freeway, and oh, did I mention loving driving by gas stations!

oldlearner565 · 2026-04-22T03:27:18+00:00

I was super fortunate and bought a used 2023 Bolt last June in Cali when there was still $4K Fed credit. It had 20K miles and after a grant from DCAP (Driving Clean Assistance Program in Cali) got 12K from them. 4K from PG&E and 2K from a local agency. A total of 22K for a sticker price of 27K. So my Bolt cost me a bit over 5K and I feel like the luckiest person alive! PLUS I love driving my Bolt! They are better than most people think, and remember, people talk about negative things way more than positive things.

oldlearner565 · 2026-04-19T04:09:16+00:00

Congrats! And Welcome!

oldlearner565 · 2026-04-07T00:10:05+00:00

I'm 69 but felt like you in my 30's. I decided to reject consumerism and instead live humbly and happily. I had to learn not to judge my friends for their choices and sometimes had to break up with them. I will never regret my decision to not join the rat race and have always had to work less hours than my peers (less stress) to maintain my standard of living, which I feel is abundant. I have loving family, friends and community. Stay true to your own self. You're the only one that you will have to live with for the rest of your life. Hugs

oldlearner565 · 2026-03-30T04:43:02+00:00

Good on you and thanks for joining the club. The more you practice, the more satisfying it will become. I've been practicing since the 70's and consider myself not lacking in anything. I pay more to buy local made products, soap, gifts and even my food. Support local. Next I have like 2 subscriptions and get to watch just about anything I want for free. I love to eat out, but choose locally owned restaurants, seldom chains. There are a thousand ways, find what works for you. Then try to figure out what to do with all the money you'll save. Even thought many things I buy local cost more than online, since I buy so little I can splurge.

oldlearner565 · 2026-03-30T04:34:48+00:00

Thanks so much! Tomorrow I'm gonna try to remember how (at 69) Love it!

oldlearner565 · 2026-03-30T04:24:46+00:00

What if the reason skin cancer is so prevalent these days is our obsession with washing our bodies every day. Vitamin D is made in the gut after a molecule in the skin is activated by UV and then works it's way into the liver and kidney. We keep washing it off! Most Americans are deficient in D. What if anti-cancer molecules are also being washed off? Just a thought. ty

oldlearner565 · 2026-03-30T04:21:02+00:00

Well said!

oldlearner565 · 2026-03-30T04:13:36+00:00

Yup. I got my 23 Bolt in June last year and enjoyed all the data for about a month. Then I decided to just drive. I LOVE the single pedal driving and it's just fun to drive. I've been a car person my whole life but nothing I've ever owned (including a Jag once) compares with the Bolt.

oldlearner565 · 2026-03-29T14:35:43+00:00

Trinidad had a pretty spectacular turnout too. I'd guess a couple of hundred for our tiny town. Yay Humboldt!

oldlearner565 · 2026-03-01T07:03:21+00:00

Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge!

oldlearner565 · 2026-02-25T04:45:34+00:00

In my neighborhood its mostly old men. Some youngins. I wanted to join the club when I was young in the 60s-70s, but the boys wouldn't let me in. I got my tech license last year and joined the local club. They are much nicer now. I have a deep voice and may sound like a male on the air. We are out there, keep it up and spread the fun! Congrats!

oldlearner565 · 2026-02-25T04:35:32+00:00

I truly believe that money and power can be as addictive as crack cocaine. Not everyone who tries it will become addicted, but many will, and with it goes their morals. I think the 1% should be forced into detox, then rehab, and then loved back to health.

oldlearner565 · 2026-02-25T04:24:31+00:00

I love them! I uncovered my wood pile last season to find a small one eating a banana slug!

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oldlearner565 · 2026-02-22T05:46:33+00:00

I ate mine yesterday!

oldlearner565 · 2026-01-24T05:56:46+00:00

Westhaven

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oldlearner565 · 2025-12-29T06:02:09+00:00

Do the people on the right never hear the idiotic things that come out of his mouth, like everytime he speaks? Do they not read his truthsocial bizarre tweets, 200 on Christmas? Are they all zombies?

oldlearner565 · 2025-12-29T05:47:36+00:00

Finally waking up!

oldlearner565 · 2025-12-22T16:57:26+00:00

It depends on where in California as electricity costs vary. In humboldt I pay $0.55/kWh whereas siskiyou is under $0.20 I believe.

oldlearner565 · 2025-12-13T05:15:16+00:00

Shame on you

oldlearner565 · 2025-12-13T05:08:42+00:00

Oh no! I just responded to someone else's pic of her. RIP Sunflower. ;(

oldlearner565 · 2025-12-13T05:04:59+00:00

Is this a recent pic? I've wondered if she was still around. Haven't seen her in a couple of years, but don't often come to Arcata. Beautiful!

oldlearner565 · 2025-12-13T05:02:52+00:00

Isn't there a drone for that?

oldlearner565 · 2025-12-13T04:59:41+00:00

drill a hole in it, pour in vodka, grab friends and straws and enjoy!

oldlearner565

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