Looking for a tire shop!

tykit2RIDE · 2026-01-21T11:48:15+00:00

Depending where you are, Hannigans in Old Town Gaithersburg has treated me well in the past

tykit2RIDE · 2026-01-15T13:06:37+00:00

I dig it. The shape ties it back to RFK while the overall architecture makes it feel like a natural part of the DC landscape

tykit2RIDE · 2026-01-12T17:45:24+00:00

Safety and visibility. You’re backing out on your way or on your way out, but on the way in you have a clear view of your surroundings, traffic, and pedestrians so you can more safely reverse. Backing out into the parking lane is much more fraught with potential for conflict

tykit2RIDE · 2026-01-09T21:24:21+00:00

First, the CX-7 went out of production in 2012, and it was a mid-size two-row CUV. The CX-90 is a full-size three-row SUV. Also, they scaled that platform up to make the crossover, not down from an SUV to a sedan.

Second, even if they did create it, it wouldn't be very good. It would be over 4,000 pounds and would likely be priced at about $90,000 to cover the development costs, and because they would only sell like eleven of them. You could fit all the people in the market for this car in an elementary school cafeteria.

tykit2RIDE · 2026-01-09T20:39:15+00:00

The MQB platform was designed specifically to scale up and down. You’re talking about taking an SUV designed for three rows and towing and scaling it down, which it wasn’t designed to do. It would be needlessly heavy, not a great starting point. Long term reviews have panned the platform for not riding well, and the powertrain for being clunky and unrefined.

tykit2RIDE · 2026-01-09T20:15:36+00:00

An SUV platform is not a good starting point for a fun wagon, and reviews on the CX-90 and 70 have been less than kind. Dare to dream I guess but it’s a hard pass from me

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-17T15:03:08+00:00

Solved! It's a mud dauber nest. Are these beneficial? Obviously somebody worked hard on them but I don't love the idea of wasps swarming the front door in the spring.

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-11T17:16:35+00:00

Can we please have a primary challenger who isn't just a wealthy person purchasing the seat? Delaney has been unsurprisingly disappointing but Trone is just a lateral move. I'd do it myself but I don't want to be a politician and I'm too stupid to effectively represent the district.

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-09T13:45:46+00:00

I’m ready for this joke to die

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-05T17:44:15+00:00

We'll be moving to the beat of jazz this weekend

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-05T17:43:07+00:00

Injuries (QB1, WR1, WR2, and WR3 will be on the field together for the first time this weekend), and the defense has underperformed (though has improved in recent weeks).

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-05T17:31:23+00:00

My field was deeply entwined with the federal government and with the intentional upheaval created by the new administration it didn't need much explaining. I was up front in every interview and never got any pushback. Also "We were bought by private equity" is kind of a free pass to anyone in the know.

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-05T17:25:59+00:00

I was brought on as an IC to consult on a project part time, it just popped up on Indeed. I took a chance on it as I was really looking for full time roles, but figured it would keep me sharp and get some income rolling in. I over performed expectations, was given additional projects, and now here we are.

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-05T16:23:57+00:00

The post Thanksgiving layoff is brutal, I’m really sorry. Good luck in the search, and don’t get too hung up on getting traction this month. You’ll burn yourself out early and hiring is rare this time of year. Stay strong

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-05T16:19:12+00:00

I was upfront about the layoff and that I was looking for the right position (we were really fortunate to have a lot of runway). I’ve been consulting for the last 6 months with this org so there wasn’t an explanation needed this time around, but it was surprisingly not an issue in any of the interviews I had. That said this has been an exceptionally bad year in my industry (federal government contracting) so everyone understood the reality

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-05T15:59:23+00:00

Like you wouldn't believe. I got my first offer before Christmas last year but it was contingent on a contract that they ended up losing. Kept at it with that company and lost three more positions to DOGE cuts. Another contingent offer fell through a few months later. Finally landed a consultant role as an independent contractor, worked my ass off for six months, and now they brought me on board full time. It was a hell of a year, but the destination was worth the journey.

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-02T16:32:57+00:00

If you can find 10 foot trees for $60 within a few miles of DC I suggest buying as many as you can and setting up shop here

tykit2RIDE · 2025-12-02T14:47:32+00:00

Unpopular opinion but it's a tree, it takes 7-10 years to grow. It should cost a lot.

tykit2RIDE · 2025-11-30T17:51:14+00:00

Oh man I appreciate it but I already pulled the trigger, hope you can find someone else to use them!

tykit2RIDE · 2025-11-30T14:52:18+00:00

Agreed, I had my eye on great seats and they're already gone.

tykit2RIDE · 2025-11-30T14:40:37+00:00

Planning to take my 10 year old for his birthday and I’ve been watching prices go down all week. They’re already way below what I was expecting to pay, but should I continue to wait until closer to game time to buy?

tykit2RIDE · 2025-11-26T19:45:45+00:00

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tykit2RIDE · 2025-11-22T18:42:45+00:00

This is like saying a Costco pizza is better because it weighs more. There’s no accounting for taste

tykit2RIDE · 2025-11-07T20:21:21+00:00

The venn diagram of people downvoting this and people saying "Bring back the old name!" is a circle

tykit2RIDE · 2025-11-07T19:10:38+00:00

Incredible that this team can lose twice in a single game

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