Recent comments in /f/Washington

cougatron t1_j12irz2 wrote

Reply to How does Bellevue compare to Whidbey? by check_my_cv

Bellevue is wealthy and shiney. It's also become crowded and grown into a large town. I grew up there and cringe going back. Personally would prefer to be farther east around N. Bend or Carnation if you'd like to be on the EastSide.

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thesequimkid t1_j12i4ye wrote

Reply to comment by CarbyBarbi in Port Townsend after the snow by BKlounge93

No their decision was a selfish one. That not only put their families in a tight spot until positions opened up at business that had spots for them, it put more strain on their coworkers. They had a cushy city government position, that had guaranteed benefits. They threw all that away just because they didn’t want to get a vaccine? That’s idiotic!

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CarbyBarbi t1_j12h92h wrote

Reply to comment by thesequimkid in Port Townsend after the snow by BKlounge93

Well I applaud them for sticking their ground and holding their values as a lot of us other folks caved & got the s h n o t. I’ll wait and see what my side effects are in a few years :( kudos to them and respect to the years of knowledge we lost when the old timers left due to the shot.

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thesequimkid t1_j12gv2t wrote

Reply to comment by CarbyBarbi in Port Townsend after the snow by BKlounge93

No. It’s just a bunch of the city of Port Angeles plow drivers refused to get vaccinated. So they were let go, resulting in the city having only a few drivers and many streets to clear. They’re having a hard time keeping up with the main streets: 1st, Front, Race, Laurel, Peabody, Lincoln.

The state guys are doing a bang up job of trying to stay up on the plowing out here in the peninsula.

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CarbyBarbi t1_j12gizo wrote

Reply to comment by thesequimkid in Port Townsend after the snow by BKlounge93

State boys/gals (WSDOT) do great w plowing and salting but they don’t make as much as other city people (i.e City of Seattle, City of Kent, etc.) City of PA I’m not sure but assuming they don’t make as much, resulting in not as much revenue or money to upkeep. But also not as much need to keep roads clear as much smaller population than Seattle etc.

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revilo825 OP t1_j12g1kb wrote

Reply to comment by SavvyExploring in Fining unprepared drivers that cause closures in pass: what are your thoughts? by revilo825

I should start by saying, when I’m referencing chains, I’m also referring to cables as well(they are included in the law when referencing chains).

That is annoying that they still proceeded to drive without them. I know it can be intimidating to install chains for the first time, but even then, I’m pretty sure there are people in the chain off area that will install them for you for like $20.

And when chains are required, they generally have signs pretty far out telling you, so at that point common sense should come into play. But asking for common sense is where hope is lost I guess 😂

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CheckmateApostates t1_j12fdnb wrote

Reply to comment by bwaibel in It is 7:34 in the morning the day before the winter solstice. Look outside right now, and know that if we did “Daylight Saving” time year round, it would be 8:34. by factotvm

Right, solar noon fluctuates throughout the year and is only at 12 pm close to the eastern edge of a time zone. We have solar noon at noon in Spokane during half the year, whereas everyone else comes later.

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AthenaWarrior22 t1_j12f2jc wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Fining unprepared drivers that cause closures in pass: what are your thoughts? by revilo825

And yet... not at "your" own risk- accidents KILL people, cause harm of people & vehicles, stops commerce. I can't think of one decision that can't ultimately affect others... individualism is a lie we tell ourselves that we can do whatever we want, even if harmful. We are all interconnected in so many ways.

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