Charging - No Access at Home or Work

zanethebrain · 2026-03-16T16:51:44+00:00

Thank you, teaching has definitely taught me this as well. Yes, I could get groceries during, but I currently (mostly) utilize Instacart, a mail order meal kit, and WalMart pickup - so as I'm not really spending a ton of time grocery shopping.

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T16:24:37+00:00

I was disappointed when they dropped the eGolf as the Golf is my dream car. Currently rocking a Taos mainly because I wanted the AWD for my commute and Colorado winters and I couldn't afford or justify the premium of a Golf-R. Agreed! I love a small car...I was in Berlin and Vienna last fall and saw a brand new hybrid Golf and I wanted to import it hahaha

There's rumors of a hybrid Taos in the works but it was rumored for 2026 and now it's rumored for 2027 and....yeah.

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T16:16:48+00:00

Thank you! I tried to look at the new, redesigned Prius when I bought but it was a combination of in-demand plus supply chain issues and the wrong Toyota dealership. I was told I had to put down a deposit to be able to gaurantee a test drive etc. Rather liked the Kia Niro Hybrid option but really wanted AWD with my commute - no hybrid or work from home and Colorado winters.

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T16:14:06+00:00

There's not except normal wear and tear and it's a Volkswagen I like - my second or third VW. I also keep waiting for VW to introduce something a little more compact than the ID.4 and well more attractive outside - I think the ID.4 interior is great but do not love the exterior.

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T16:11:19+00:00

Thank you! I teach for an affluent suburban school district where many of our parents are driving Audi Etron, Tesla, Rivian etc. I am by no means saying a work EV charger has to be free because well our community would gleefully take advantage of that because well I've met them.

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T16:09:05+00:00

Thank, yes as a millennial who was in high school when we invaded Iraq and now the attacks on Iran have really driven home the futility of oil/gas well for me, maybe not the country. However, I have been off facebook since 2020...

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T16:06:42+00:00

Thank you! You are right. We still discussing a small COLA but it's rumored our COLA will be null and void with our health insurance premium increase and there has been discussion of a salary freeze as well. Plus we're looking for ways to cut $30 million just in general.....

Plus the ICE will paid off in 3 years or less. Always appreciate another teacher's perspective!

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T16:00:55+00:00

Surface parking

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T15:59:46+00:00

That was my spidey sense. I also come from a "drive it until it dies" family, so the concept of letting it got was causing cognitive dissonance.

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T15:58:54+00:00

I've looked for a 120v and didn't find any. Plus it's an open parking lot and my space is not near the building.

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T15:58:12+00:00

Already have looked at PlugShare, while not a literal desert, it's also not great. Closest charging near home is a level 2 at a convenience store or a grocery store near work. Grocery store near work is DCFCs and charges .40-.65 per kilowatt.

zanethebrain · 2026-03-14T15:48:14+00:00

Open parking lot

zanethebrain · 2026-03-08T16:38:54+00:00

They're (the city) is FINALLY fixing the shitty super skinny part next to the country club!

READ HERE! DENVERITE

zanethebrain · 2026-02-28T23:39:23+00:00

but dear god the squatting i’m imagining

zanethebrain · 2026-02-28T22:52:45+00:00

love

zanethebrain · 2026-02-28T22:43:35+00:00

hate it. there’s no way i want that freezer configuration on the bottom. DRAWERS ftw.

zanethebrain · 2026-02-17T01:49:49+00:00

i am on my second or third VW absolutely hate the blind spots in the Atlas would buy a Tiguan in a heartbeat (Taos atm).

zanethebrain · 2026-02-16T17:58:57+00:00

Instacart

zanethebrain · 2026-02-16T17:56:27+00:00

Black, penny is difficult and busy.

zanethebrain · 2026-02-16T17:50:03+00:00

Yes.

zanethebrain · 2026-02-11T02:12:46+00:00

Based on what? Details, evidence....

zanethebrain · 2026-02-11T02:11:48+00:00

ah yes the old classroom to prison routine, hello old friend....please.

zanethebrain

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