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For me it's because I didn't get enough as a child. 😭 If my parents always walked me to the truck to order what I wanted, I probably wouldn't get this excited as a grownup. While in school there was a Chinese food truck on the street by my dorm. Msg wasn't such a a big deal and I would usually...

I appreciate food trucks as they bring food to locations that are inconvenient/impossible for normal restaurants. I don't even expect low prices from food cart vendors. The equity in their business is literally sweat. Extra tips justified. An ice cream van started coming to my neighborhood...

Thank you for pointing that out! I didn't read Doug's statement carefully. I am not looking that far. 😎

I was thinking more along the lines of a private seller but yes the dealerships definitely want your info. I remember once a nice couple came to check out some Mazdas on the lot and we had a nice chat. When I asked for their contact info at the end, the wife smiled and said, how about we put...

I remember the discussion about Y2K and then I lost track. FB makes it too easy to list anything. CL takes a bit more focus. I miss the personal ads on CL. I got more meaningful matches there with my essays. With other services, you have to check many boxes and squeeze yourself into a set of...

I will contact a seller with no price if I am interested. What harm will it do? Some folks have a story or prefer old-school communication. At least I will find out how much. And I can always end the conversation if we're too far apart. On Facebook, I reach out with a sensible inquiry instead...

I haven't done this myself but it is a good way for the seller to pre-screen. If someone is not comfortable to talk about the price, it is best that they don't do business with each other. Not exactly a loss to either party. On Facebook, I don't reply to folks who ask "is it still available."...

I browsed the used EV market briefly and concluded that Kona or Niro would work if I don't have any reliable gas cars. Either would take $22K from me, while one year of gas for me is $4K even at the current price. Besides, I really don't want to start a relationship with another traditional...

In my very simple mind, this is a strong indication that the trucks are definitely coming. Who cares what Doug says? Slate is working on wrappers for the candies. 😍

When I was young I thought it only made sense to buy grocery in bulk and stuff my fridge/pantry. Then I met someone from another culture who only bought fresh and enough to last two to three days. It was mind boggling but I grew to embrace the concept. Slate is kinda like that. Simplicity is...

I emailed them info about the cars & coffee in Menlo Park that I used to attend. Don't know any place in the central valley though I visit every weekend. Maybe the Harris Ranch?

Thank you for this! One gallon of milk or one dozen of eggs sure won't make me move 35 miles. 🙂

Regular gas was $5.69/ga at Valero when I filled up yesterday. To compensate (vaguely), I have stopped ordering food deliveries in the last two weeks. I can also go on a diet to lose some pounds if necessary. Will wait for Slate.

I agree. I don't think we can get Slate any less than what had been suggested. Looking at the used EV/suv around $20K, I am firm on burning gas while waiting. Not sure where OP found the great EV deals?

I was looking at USED Hyundai Konas and Kia Niros on evercars.com. Several are in the lower 20s. (If priced at mid to higher 20s then there's less attraction.) The company reminds me of the "Shift" business model that worked for a few years. I have not come across any new EVs in the lower 20s...

It is made in California all right. I like how the pricing information is all there. The "unconventional" look certainly requires max courage from the team.

My primary commuter gets 35 mpg and is worth about $5K, well maintained at 177K miles. My ex commuter gets 38+ mpg, is worth about $2K at $202K miles. She is getting a head job that will cost me another $3K (already $3.5K in). Both of them were purchased new (in 2011 and 2017) and priced around...

I found a carrier for the front seat that will contain my dogs. If they are ok with it, I will keep the setup to maximize usable space in the back. Currently most of my gears/tools are in the trunk for easy access.

I agree and hope he would. Eva received 50 mil as an award to her foundation. It wasn't an investment. https://www.glamour.com/story/eva-longoria-receives-dollar50-million-courage-and-civility-prize-from-jeff-bezos-and-lauren-sanchez

I am glad that you brought this up. Bezos is a smart business man with a team of business/legal advisors. I'd like to think that these gifts are in fact investments, i.e., that he's getting something of value in return tangible and intangible, sooner or later. 🙆 Slate has got to be a promising...