Live in Canada, but drive into US to fulfill residency requirements?

So my wife and I are trying to figure out a few things regarding her iR1 greencard.

She is a canadian citizen and our plan was for her to move to the US, but now she got a great job in Vancouver (CA) and I live and work in Seattle (US).

Here's what we are wondering: Can she continue to work at her job in Vancouver and just spend the weekend at my place in Seattle? This is so she can slowly complete her minimum residency requirement of 3 years in the US total.

Thoughts?

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u/derpmcturd — 2 days ago

Appliances store?

Thinking of getting a dishwasher because we dont have one right now and need one, Nickerson on Russell is the only place that has Miele. Anyone here have any exp with this place? Dont want to go to Toronto just for a dishwasher

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u/derpmcturd — 3 days ago
▲ 0 r/Miele

For the G7xxx Series Dishwashers, Can I Use Any Detergent or Tablet? (CA)

Im going to buy a G7 series Dishwasher, most likely without AutoDos, but even if I get the ones with AutoDos, am I forced to use a specific detergent? Or can I buy any cleaner I want?

I just dont want to put the wrong one into the machine and mess it up over something so simple.

Im talking like dish detergent from Costco in either Tablet form or Liquid. We plan on using the washing machine twice a week.

I know Miele sells their own dish detergent, my question is, why? Just marketing? Or do their dishwashers ACTUALLY require a different type of detergent than whats readily available literally everywhere?

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u/derpmcturd — 6 days ago

Any RECENTLY MADE Dishwashers that are reliable?

Ok when I see other threads about reliability of dishwasher brands, it's people saying "my Bosch that I bought 15 years ago yada yada yada....."

M'lady, that may as well have been a different century. Things arent made like that tank you have cleaning your dishes anymore.

Im in the market for a new dishwasher and im eyeing Miele or Bosch 800 series (German made only). Anyone have any exp with RECENTLY purchased machines? I also saw a Cove dishwasher that was $1000 more than either of these but I cant justify the price difference.

u/derpmcturd — 6 days ago

Kitchen Island Material

So while I'd love solid wood cabinet boxes and doors, I just cant afford it.

But what about a few levels below that? We've gotten 3 different quotes with different materials. One with Thermofoil, the other 2 with Melamine boxes and maple drawer, and the last one with

This island will have a dishwasher in it because we have no other space for one.

Thoughts?

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u/derpmcturd — 9 days ago
▲ 0 r/CX5

Anyone know of any MPG boosting products that actually work?

19 CX5 NonTurbo 80kmi stock. No roof rack.

99% highway. No traffic. Cruise on always. Fresh Michelin CC2 tires.

Ive already been using the K&N air filter over the stock one. But other than that, what have you tried that works? I've seen some "cpu tuning" products on amazon that im not really sure of. Thoughts?

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u/derpmcturd — 12 days ago

Asked about you here, everyone knows you

Any of you ever met someone on a dating app ON DUTY? How would you even coordinate the logistics of being in the same place at the exact same time?

u/derpmcturd — 20 days ago

When you get the urge... to splurge...

Do not use 5th wheel grease as a substitute for lube. Any of you ever actually met a lot lizard in person? Where and how did it go? The Memphis Loves would like to have a word with you

u/derpmcturd — 20 days ago
▲ 41 r/mazda

CarFax is almost fully useless

Bought a 19 cx5 in '22 at 16k mi from a Buffalo area Mazda dealer. Clean carfax.

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Fast forward to yesterday, was shown by a Mazda mechanic (at a different mazda dealer) during a routine oil change, that my engine coolant was slightly leaking AND the radiator was aftermarket.

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I said hell no its original, show me. Ive never had any accidents or issues with the car, other than one time i added some coolant when it was a bit low.

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He took me to the shop area, raised the car, pointed out 4 rusted screws that were clearly aftermarket (because the original ones right next to it werent rusted at all), showed me the aftermarket ac compressor (still working), and the aftermarket radiator (with sticker of the brand, starts with a "k", forgot the name right now).

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On top of all that, he pointed out the inside of the front bumper which had been painted with spray paint or just a lazy paint job (although the outside of the front bumper looks great).

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Finally, he even showed me what the original parts were supposed to look like on someone elses cx5 that was sitting in the bay next to mine.

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None of this was on the Carfax.

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Yes im changing the radiator system, and ive had no problems with the car at all before this. So i guess i cant be too upset. But i thought this kind of stuff wasnt able to be hidden by actual Mazda dealerships, i guess i was wrong!

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Be careful out there!

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u/derpmcturd — 25 days ago
▲ 3 r/mazda

Brakes at 2mm, which ones would you replace them with? Cx5 2019

Ok: 2019 cx5 85k mi.

I havent replaced my brakes in 6 years. So i need 4. Dealer charging approx $1250 usd for all 4 total.

I know of a shop nearby that will do it for around $800 usd, but if i go to that shop, which brand or type of brake do i tell them i want? Im not looking for something fancy, just something that will be reliable.

I drive 600 mi every week.

Thoughts?

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u/derpmcturd — 27 days ago

The receiver/shipper that has you looking at them like this through the glass, you know the one...

Shout em out. I do live grocery deliveries, so i have to park in the dock, walk to the loading door, and wait for the peon in the back to run to his big daddy manager, who has the key, to unlock the lock on the loading door. The thing is that they get an alert on their phone the exact second i drive onto the lot, then they get another alert when i dock, then get a very loud ring on the doorbell when im at the door. They know when im there before im actually there, and they still make me stand outside the door for 15-30 minutes sometimes. I shouldnt say "they", its just some lazy stores in particular.

Cleveland walmart stores, all of them, step up. "Oh i didnt even know you were here" yes... you did,

3 different times.

You are not slick.

u/derpmcturd — 27 days ago

Tell me it's possible to put a dishwasher and cooktop here?

So we need a dishwasher, and this is all the room we have to work with. We're thinking of throwing away the oven, and putting a cooktop on top of a dishwasher where the oven is right now. A custom built cabinet to house both would need to be built.

Called a local cabinet maker and he said if we did this the cooktop would be sitting higher than the rest of the countertop because the dishwasher is already going to be at counter-height.

I think this is true and I dont mind. Tell me theres a better location?

u/derpmcturd — 1 month ago

Gap under Wood Gate

Hi everyone,

So we are adopting a very small dog this weekend and we're noticing things that may be a problem around the house, such as this gap under our yard exit gate.

Adding to the issue is the fact that the ground under the gate isnt flat, (you can kinda see the slope in the first photo), which means as you open the gate, the gap underneath gets smaller.

I have a bunch of tools, but I dont know what to build/buy to fill this gap in a way that still allows us to open the door.

I originally thought of attaching two treated wooden studs to each side of the door and just a wire fence (or old grill grate) between the studs, creating a see-through fence. The problem there is how would the fence get raised?

Anyway, just putting this out there to see if anyone has an idea.

Thanks!

u/derpmcturd — 1 month ago
▲ 376 r/Truckers

Pour one out for the GOAT

RIP to the Goofiest of All Time. He's been to more states and countries than my own parents have. But with my new job, which doesnt allow pets in the truck, I've only been able to see him every 5 days. Today, the seizures finally got to be too much it seems. It was something we had been warned about 5 years ago when we first adopted him, but with the daily anti-seizure meds, he had responded very well over the years and they were quite manageable in fact. We knew each one could be the big one, and while I wish I was there during his final lucid hours (when I got to the hospital, he was heavily sedated already), I know he's way happier now that he doesnt have to deal with health problems anymore.

Pets are great. More trucking companies should allow dogs on the job, but perhaps thats a discussion for another time (I understand why my new employer doesnt allow pets as my route requires slip-seating, but maybe it could be a perk for driver retention purposes in the future, idk).

Thank you for allowing me to vent. Give your lil buddies an extra treat or two today for me if you are lucky enough to be able to do so.

u/derpmcturd — 2 months ago

Name the Truckstop...

Either you've seen this sign or you've seen the trucktop where this sign should've been. For me? TA Jessup. And it wasn't the sink that they were washing their feet in...

u/derpmcturd — 2 months ago
▲ 182 r/Truckers

Suddenly I need to find and visit Peyton Colorado

What's next? BIG BOOTIE TRUCKING LLC? This is gone too far.

u/derpmcturd — 2 months ago
▲ 291 r/Truckers

We are living in a Simulation, this is not real life.

Me: Hi can I buy a shower in the app?

Employee: Yes

Me: Ok because everytime i try to do that, this message comes up saying i dont have any shower credits.

E: You get shower credits when you fuel.

Me: Yes but i just want to buy a shower.

E: You dont have any credits

Me: Ok how do I buy credits?

E: What do you mean?

Me: Well like you know how in the Loves app you can just go into the app and buy a shower in like 2 seconds? How do i do that?

E: I have no idea.

Me: Great thanks.

Sutton WV if you're wondering.

u/derpmcturd — 2 months ago
▲ 58 r/mazda

https://youtu.be/nk5aNN7VXSc?t=974&si=72kffQx1VQ8N4efz

It's more obvious than ever that the cost-cutting measures that were taken to create the new CX5 are laughably noticeable. Hey MazdaUSA, i saw you reply to here someone who posted a photo of themselves in their new cx50. So you're clearly reading and monitoring all the posts on this board. Well listen up:

You fell for a fad and you're going to bring the buttons back in your 2031 redesign. I'm just saving you some time by saying this now. Im not saying the CX5 wont sell, it'll sell, people still buy Little Debbie snack cakes. Im just saying your competition went back to at least some buttons and you will too.

The previous gen CX5 was perfect and I need a new suv. I dont know what im going to buy, i do know it wont be a mazda.

You will put the buttons back in 2031. This is not a suggestion, this is a fact. Save this post.

u/derpmcturd — 2 months ago