No, but I could’ve sworn there was a thread posted here 4ish years ago about hunting stag during the roar in Croatia. Different animal, yes but the guy may be here and have advice. Like you, he is/was an army guy.
I’m just of the simple opinion that if you own a pickup, you shouldn’t complain about the gas mileage. It’s an interesting, but not fascinating, factor, as some make it out to be.
If you’re that concerned get a car.
It hasn't changed much and your observation of the "Stop and go" remains accurate. I commuted from Everett area to Vigor Shipyard (south side of Seattle, past downtown). While the express and HOV lanes "work", they're not magical and may save 5-10 minutes on the commute as a whole.
I now...
Lots of good advice. I am a current WA resident. In the last 3 years I’ve lived in Everett, Bellevue, and Arlington. Had to commute to Seattle daily for all - Harbor Island area.
Of the commutes, Bellevue and I-90 were the least stressful.
QOL, Arlington wins. (I live here at present)...
An aside, have “they” (the medical community) recently redefined sleep apnea?
2017 - sleep test 1 reveals I have mild OSA
2023 - sleep test 2 reveals “you don’t have sleep apnea!”
Even though I can’t sleep worth a damn w/o the machine…
What do you use it for?
When do you use it?
How do you use it?
Answer those questions first. Thoughts -
I use my gas grill during the week for quickly grilling thin cuts of meat where the protein isn’t the star of the dinner. Because of that, I can get away with a cheaper gasser.
Anything...
This one, especially when you’re in the audience….oh man!
Run to the Hills as well.
And Trooper, again live…Bruce running around like a madman.
The best live shows I’ve ever been to!