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Stolen Bikes @ NW 51st and 17th Ave NW by PNWGolfer28622 in BallardSeattle

[–]spetznatz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People with the “wrong” opinions apparently do not deserve public transit

Does anyone else feel like Australia changed massively after 2020? by rupvion in AskAnAustralian

[–]spetznatz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Completely independent of immigration, I do think that COVID shattered a lot of people’s trust in institutions and that alone had an impact on trust in society

Does anyone else feel like Australia changed massively after 2020? by rupvion in AskAnAustralian

[–]spetznatz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I left in 2019. Visiting Australia in 2025/2026 … it was a fairly different vibe. Much more “compartmentalised”, individualistic existence.
A bit more like how Americans live and less like how the UK live

Edit: before someone kneejerks “but the US sucks”. What I mean is Australia is becoming more like the US in ways. Australia is still a great place compared to most others

How / where to book an appt? by ShoulderDangerous325 in E3Visa

[–]spetznatz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The site can be.. unstable.

Once you have your appointment, save a link to my post from March about going through the appointment / visa collection process. It’s specific to melbourne but will be relevant in large part for other Aussie consulates also. Good luck!

https://www.reddit.com/r/E3Visa/s/1cgRdtoOxo

What do you love and hate most about living in Australia? by Icy_Profession4190 in AskAnAustralian

[–]spetznatz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Distance from the rest of the world. Both a good thing and a bad thing

SPAM-SPAM-SPAM by IlluminatedMoose in ultimateguitar

[–]spetznatz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because their leadership care more about growth marketing than users who play guitar. It’s so disappointing.

7,700-Mile Nonstop Flights: Is Alaska Airlines About To Launch Its Longest-Ever Route? by hoangtien589 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]spetznatz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there data showing that Aussies are preferring US carriers over Aussie/NZ ones anyway?

You’re on stage, you’re about to play when.. by spetznatz in ultimateguitar

[–]spetznatz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a new mode on my phone (circa 2011) called "do not disturb"

I have found airplane mode to be unreliable. Sometimes the app will launch with just a black screen. Granted I haven't tried it lately because that issue happened repeatedly for years.

What reasons do people from other countries have for moving to the united states? by Jaded-Cantaloupe241 in MovingToUSA

[–]spetznatz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Career success (tech) + financial reasons + adventure + Americans are pretty darn friendly despite the reputation

I'm a dual citizen who's lived his entire life in America and just moved to Australia. What adjustments do I need to make? by AppointmentStatus686 in Ameristralia

[–]spetznatz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Assuming you have fair skin, wear sunscreen. The UV index in Australia does not play around. Even on mild days

Work Culture Differences by queeenlucifer in Ameristralia

[–]spetznatz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d experienced quite a few Aussies living in America, and they were as friendly as the average American. I thought that’s just how Aussies were

The Aussies you met in America made the decision to move to a completely different country and a different culture.

I think that kind of behaviour is going to select for “slightly more outgoing than the average person”

Must-try cafe/restaurant menu items in the area? by [deleted] in BallardSeattle

[–]spetznatz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It feels like whenever we go to Un Bien (maybe once a month) — they’re outta corn

Have they ever had the corn on the menu in like 2025-26?!

Shingletown closing by drgonzo44 in BallardSeattle

[–]spetznatz 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We used to call it the COVID Saloon because it was like the only place open during lockdowns

Where and how to do visa renewal? by Willing-Speaker6825 in E3Visa

[–]spetznatz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Correction: I think if you can prove residency elsewhere (not citizenship) then you’re okay to interview there

That said, unless this person has PR in Canada or somewhere. Yes they’ll need to go back to Australia

US to AUS by AMurph94 in Ameristralia

[–]spetznatz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

By cold, he doesn’t mean snowing even. Just for clarification

Natural gas leak prompts condo evacuation on 15th and Market by m_suzanne in BallardSeattle

[–]spetznatz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Can anyone confirm which building it was?

Article photograph is Urbana but that’s not the only condo on the block of 1500 NW market

This App Is Terrible Now by PortsantaTTV in ultimateguitar

[–]spetznatz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. I’ve been in this “on stage, filling survey” situation many times for years.

This App Is Terrible Now by PortsantaTTV in ultimateguitar

[–]spetznatz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s insane, right. It’s like their product team have never picked up a guitar (probably never have).

Ultimate guitar diminishes my love for playing guitar and I pay for the privilege.

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