That "simple tools you trust" idea is why my toolbox still has a breaker bar and a set of feeler gauges.

Yeah, that's a job I won't touch myself anymore. I tried it once and the tension in those springs is no joke. Ended up calling A-1 Door Service over on Bell, and they had it done in an hour.

The Nimman area last month had maybe two or three "for rent" signs total. People talk about this shift like it's a law, but it just feels like regular apartment turnover to me. Most folks I meet are still on tourist visas and can't even sign a year lease if they wanted to. The whole scene seems way more mixed, with some staying put and others bouncing around every few weeks. Calling it a clear trend feels like we're just noticing the few people who do it.

Yeah that "changed the vibe" line from @smith.parker is spot on. I read an article about how that GM money let a few companies skip the usual grind for funding. It just feels like a different game when that much cash shows up fast.

It's like my car only starts if I tap the radio twice, just weird tech rituals everywhere.