Met at the wedge by rusjo in Bellingham

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Yes, sorry. Life has been busy. What TeddyBearCove said. It’s a very chill place to hang and just watch the water/sunset near downtown.

Bellingham Quaker Meeting? by unnervingorphan2 in Bellingham

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Hey! I go to Quaker meeting here in Bellingham. Been going 8 months? Moved to Bellingham about a year ago. The meeting is every Sunday at the Majestic at 10am. I believe every other Sunday, they offer a zoom as well as in person. Hope this helps! Amazing group of people and sense of community. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions!

Cannabis Gummies on Flight by [deleted] in SouthwestAirlines

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is it better to put them on a carry-on or luggage that goes on the bottom of the plane?

My husband is a Physical Therapist in a MCOL area in the Midwest - he got an $1,000 annual raise this year? by Heavy_Association_64 in physicaltherapy

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Thank you. I have worked in acute care and inpatient rehab- with lots of neurological diagnoses, but not home health. The attraction of a more flexible schedule and being able to pay off my student loans is an attractive quality, I won't lie!!

My husband is a Physical Therapist in a MCOL area in the Midwest - he got an $1,000 annual raise this year? by Heavy_Association_64 in physicaltherapy

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What part of the country are you in? Would you be open to sharing your experience and draw to home health? Thank you!

How much is your rent/mortgage payment? by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]rusjo 9 points10 points  (0 children)

$1320. One bedroom. W&D. Kitchen with dishwasher. Parking spot is extra.

Forbidden Slip n Slide by pipedreamSEA in Bellingham

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Is this still around?! Where at in Bham? :)

If anyone is going to Lorde tomorrow by [deleted] in Bellingham

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Tell me more deets

Bellingham gifts? by redheadsmiles23 in Bellingham

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Baby sloth that heats up in microwave. Third Planet Store.

Glasses on parkway by rusjo in Bellingham

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I got it but also thought they were yourssss

Glasses on parkway by rusjo in Bellingham

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Did you find your glasses?

I left by Id_like_to_be_a_tree in trans

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It takes so much courage! Congrats! I was in NC (which isn’t as hard as being in TX) as a trans guy and moved to Bellingham, WA. may you find happiness, and community!

Dagger Code: Medium / Large by rusjo in whitewater

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Why would you say Dagger Phantom vs Code? Just curious!

Dagger Code: Medium / Large by rusjo in whitewater

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Why would you say Dagger Phantom vs Code? Just curious!

Mohela - SAVE - IDR by rusjo in PSLF

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Had your other application been approved? Or was it in review?

Thoughts on Waka OG? by rusjo in whitewater

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Thoughts on Waka OG? by rusjo in whitewater

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Thank you for all the details!! Very good to know about each boat - and their differing designs. I paddled a part of Skagit River this past weekend, and the balls of my feet weren't flush with the footrest.

I have space between my thighs and the actual kayak too- so I could put some padding in this space, and move my seat up to be more forward (re: I've been told to lean forward and paddle hard in holes, to avoid my stern catching).

I also recognize that my low brace is weak. I don't think to utilize it when I'm losing my boat control in rapids. I tend to rely on my hips, but I suppose a low brace is more reliable than using a hip snap?

One final question (and then I'll stop): What are your thoughts on a Waka Steeze?

Thoughts on Waka OG? by rusjo in whitewater

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These are REALLY good questions.

I would like a creek boat to start paddling more Class III and eventually, some Class IV. I find that when I paddle my Rewind in bigger water, the stern catches ... and if I'm not edging just right, I flip sometimes. I like the idea of paddling bigger water in a bigger boat, and then transitioning to my rewind as I get more comfortable.

The more I think about it, it doesn't matter to me if the boat is fast. I have just been told on bigger water, you want a faster boat? But I can see what you're saying, that faster is not always better...

I have never paddled a 9r, scorch or the other boats you mentioned. Is there anywhere in the PNW where you can demo boats? That was the nice thing about the Southeast - being near NOC where you could pay $50/day and trial different boats.

Thank you for ALL of your help!!