So many considerations... amount of pay increase, shape of your vehicle, missed time with family, if you like to drive, if you like audiobooks/podcasts. People do it for sure, but it's a really personal calculus.

Who fucking cares, honestly. They’ll use anything and everything. I, for one, look forward to him owning it and throwing it right back at them. He’s a real person with real problems who works hard for solutions, and his constituents will absolutely see that.

It’s really not anymore. On the upside, they’re still good about repairs. They replaced a zipper for free this year on a 3-4 year old coat. Even if they charge you, it’s really reasonable, around $35.

Why not? ll bean coats still have this

Do tell

Ok…I also despise this piece of shit. But 47 years isn’t long enough to be called a Mainer?? Is by-birth the only bar high enough? If that’s the case, I have bad news about those in your company (they’re pretty damn closed-minded).

I’ll give you the answer: unfettered gun culture.

Yeah, that’s the kind of price I was afraid of. I can’t imagine the peace of mind though.

Thank you! This seems doable.

Oh ok - that’s less than I was thinking. Thanks.

Man, the generator route seems damn expensive. Could you ballpark the cost of wiring up the house for it and a generator that would run the fridge, well pump, and a few other essentials?

Shameful

I feel your pain. Why did I ever sell that Honda Del Sol??