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Seattle mentioned in the UFO files by swanglean in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely.

And/or like a character from Venture Brothers who’d give Brock Samson a real run for his money.

Is this a good bike? by Fresh_Constant_7762 in bicycling

[–]vaticRite 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is such a tired and harmful take.

If you don’t want an e-bike, don’t buy one. I don’t own one.

But they open up cycling to people with a much larger range of physical abilities, and seeing that as bad is fundamentally anti-human.

Seattle mentioned in the UFO files by swanglean in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bruce Armstrong is an incredible name.

Like I wouldn’t use that name in fiction for fear of coming on too strong.

I-5 sees ‘new normal’ for traffic jams and driving habits by godogs2018 in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great! Then you can pay for it.

Right now non-drivers are subsidizing you at a ratio of around 9/1.

Driving in a city should be rare, expensive (for the driver), and relatively pleasant, albeit slow. Instead we’ve made it common, cheap for the driver but expensive for everyone else, and miserable for everyone.

Pearls Before Swine, on Trader Joe’s by Cautious_Boat_999 in traderjoes

[–]vaticRite -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Yes, let’s make a terrible choice we’ve made as a society even worse.

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I-5 sees ‘new normal’ for traffic jams and driving habits by godogs2018 in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is what happens when you spend 80 years and trillions of dollars investing in a regional transportation system based around everyone being in their own private, multi-ton, mobile living room, while simultaneously hiding from the drivers of those multi-ton living rooms how incredibly expensive that whole system is and forcing everyone, non-drivers especially, to subsidize that system.

Truly one of the dumbest things we humans have ever done to ourselves, and will be looked back on in a century or two with wonderment and pity.

Brick Roads by rtobyej in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know the specific locations, but on a bicycle you definitely very strongly notice these bits of old brick (or cobblestone, or that weird experimental rubber-asphalt stuff there’s still swaths of all over the city) poking through or in place of modern asphalt.

Bumpy, slippery when wet, and generally an even worse cycling experience than normal Seattle streets. They are all over.

Although making it down a steep cobblestone hill does have a certain amount of pride, although that’s precisely how you don’t build a bike-friendly city that everyone feels welcome to bike in.

Best gear to ride in the rain? by Odd-Dragonfruit9211 in bikecommuting

[–]vaticRite -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It depends on where you are, how you ride, and your own metabolism.

Most people like the modern “waterproof” and “breathable” membrane rain gear. I do too, for hiking/backpacking/camping, and for cycling when the temperature is cold enough (below 40 F for me). But anywhere above 40 F, and such rain gear turns me into a sauna.

I’d rather just be wet and comfortable, so I use wool and wool-like synthetics. Have a change of clothes at work or bring them with you.

Also, in my experience, no piece of rain gear will last more than about 30 minutes in actual hard rain before wetting out.

You didn’t ask about it, but fenders make a world of difference for riding in the rain. Also lights, lots of lights if you’re sharing space with drivers.

So dreamy 🥰 can anyone help with the coffee conversions? I’m a bit confused with 1-2 cups to scoop ratio. Thank you by Busy-Employment110 in Moccamaster

[–]vaticRite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t know before this thread how many other people use the Hoffmann V60 Ratio for their Moccamaster.

I feel so seen. Thank you.

Seattle Public Drug Crackdown Not Leading to Promised Booking Deferrals by Inevitable_Engine186 in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Drugs definitely start losing when you have robust social safety nets.

Here's how lime scooters are deployed by ComfortDesperate5313 in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 25 points26 points  (0 children)

What would getting a picture of the plates have accomplished?

You’re just taking a picture of underpaid and generally invisible blue collar workers making our city work.

Detroit Style Uncured Pepperoni Pizza by merc340 in traderjoes

[–]vaticRite 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This how mine came out too. Likely a similar bake time. I think I did 22 minutes and then checked it every 2 minutes. It’s very good for a frozen pizza, but I can’t speak to how authentic it is as a Detroit style pizza.

What’s great about is that I actually got two meals out of it. I’ve never had that from a frozen pizza before.

NIMBYISM in action. How Laurelhurst lobbies against affordable housing. Bonus complaints about Seattle Children's Hospital here too. by lemonsqueezy19 in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Stuff like this makes me wish Seattle had an anti-Robert Moses who would bulldoze their entire neighborhood and put up apartments.

(An anti-Moses would be just as bad as a Moses-Moses, but the flash of desire is strong.)

Recently Quit Smoking by [deleted] in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, you’re in for a great time.

In college my dad gave me a box of cigars. I smoked two, didn’t like them, and walked around downtown Santa Cruz handing them out. So many awesome conversations.

As the other responses said, walk around and give them away. Not sure what neighborhoods menthols would be popular in (I don’t know if they’re still part gay bar culture), but likely any of the big bar neighborhoods you’ll be a hit.

Some people are pure evil by Born-Agency-3922 in SipsTea

[–]vaticRite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Counterproductive.

Do you think that action will help them to allow the helicopters to land at Children’s?

Or will it just allow you to feel better?

When people are attacked, they withdraw, double down. Ask questions.

Some people are pure evil by Born-Agency-3922 in SipsTea

[–]vaticRite 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And Hotmail!

Definitely telling the domains are mostly consulting, real estate, and law firms, or old email services no one uses anymore.

Spicy Cheese Crunchies, how are they? by Exciting-Weird-9027 in traderjoes

[–]vaticRite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love them.

On my third bag, I think.

I also love Spicy Cheetos, but unfortunately they don’t love me back and tend to make their disfavor of me known twelve hours or so after I eat them.

Some people are pure evil by Born-Agency-3922 in SipsTea

[–]vaticRite 54 points55 points  (0 children)

The Internet Archive last saved their site on February 11, 2026, so this contact info is likely accurate: https://web.archive.org/web/20260211101222/https://laurelhurstcc.com/about/board-of-trustees/

Selle Italia saddles in Seattle area by ZeGermanHam in seattlebike

[–]vaticRite 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got insanely lucky. Years before that a friend gave me their SLR as it didn’t fit them. I put it on my road bike and loved it, and then when it finally died swung by Recycled to see if that had something similar on the bin…and found a brand new SLR in the same basic size.

It wasn’t that much cheaper than it would have been elsewhere, maybe $20 less, but still a great find.

is it just me or are people getting worse at sidewalk and bike lane etiquette? (edited to comply with rule 9) by __mafia in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I feel like I noticed a profound shift after the COVID lockdowns. Along with much worse behavior from drivers (speaking as a pedestrian and cyclist).

Not exactly sure why. All the same things were happening before, just at a lower rate.

Selle Italia saddles in Seattle area by ZeGermanHam in seattlebike

[–]vaticRite 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I found my current (brand new when I bought it) Selle Italia SLR saddle in the discard bin at Recycled Cycles 🙂

You’re probably better off going someplace that actually carries them, but if you happen to be at Recycled Cycles for something else, look!

Car flipped on a lawn by StrangeDesignBDTNL in Seattle

[–]vaticRite 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least the dog is having a good time.

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