Submitted by Sandwichsplicer t3_11tofgs in rva
Is this how you do this thing? What’s everyone doing for the weekend?
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Sackadelic t1_jckt6yz wrote
Happy birthday and go rams!!
lame_gaming t1_jcmku95 wrote
happy birthday! we both have the same birthdays!
coconut_sorbet t1_jcosgo6 wrote
Happy birthday to you also!
b_a_b_a_r t1_jckj4lx wrote
Happy birthday!!
Rec4LMS t1_jckp1i5 wrote
Happy birthday!
jodyhighrola t1_jck13il wrote
Boss/CEO has been on vacation all week, therefore I’ve been on vacation all week. This weekend will consist of massive Sunday scaries.
mewisme700 t1_jcki9c0 wrote
WE GET OUR NEW KITTY TODAY
ImNotHere1919 t1_jckkch6 wrote
Congrats!
sikkimensis t1_jcjycjv wrote
Nothing too exciting this weekend. Going to be planting a bunch of seeds, getting the outdoor rows cleaned up and ready to plant, and fixing/adding some irrigation lines.
Sunday afternoon ill be yelling into the void while I try to put frost cloth on all my fruit trees again. These back and forth temp swings are brutal.
coconut_sorbet t1_jck3q6w wrote
> Sunday afternoon ill be yelling into the void while I try to put frost cloth on all my fruit trees again. These back and forth temp swings are brutal.
Yeah this dance is getting tiring.
manyamile t1_jckgcdm wrote
Whatcha growin?
My Korean pickling radish and savoyed spinach popped up in yesterday’s warm temps.
I lost a couple broccoli babies the other night because I was too lazy to cover them so I’ll set out replacements today.
We’d love to see your garden progress on r/VAGardening. Come share your success and failures with us so we can all learn.
sikkimensis t1_jckl14c wrote
I have a few flats already going of onion, cabbages, kale, romaine and bibb lettuce, yod fah Chinese broccoli, bok choi, cilantro, and parsley.
Hopefully I'll get a second round of lettuces done, and then starting all the summer crops. Tomatoes, peppers, et .
Hoping to get some rows of spinach, beets, radishes, and turnips going in the greenhouse but well see how much time I actually end up having.
I definitely follow that sub, I should be more active in it as it warms up and I can move more of the fun stuff back outside.
never_graduating t1_jckfrl3 wrote
What seeds are you planting? I’m late getting seeds started inside and you have me wondering if it’s time to direct sow
eziam t1_jcjy1t7 wrote
I'm going to enjoy green things today.
tarhuntah t1_jck36jh wrote
Heading to O’tooles to celebrate St. Patrick’s day!
Moondinos t1_jck0y42 wrote
Starting off today with my adhd testing and closing the restaurant tonight... followed by a double tomorrow open to close and then Sunday homework all day🫠 I am so tired
teebrown t1_jckfn6n wrote
Good luck! I went and got tested for adhd as an adult as well, best decision I made so far
Moondinos t1_jclroxv wrote
When my psychiatrist mentioned I had been suspected for it as a teen I was shocked, but it would explain the mental lists I make to try and stay on track and all the other issues. He's hoping it helps me understand my anxiety better as well and he recommended I get tested. Hopefully I'll get some answers
BobsBurnrs t1_jcmbitv wrote
Can I ask where you ended up going and what the wait was like? Maybe the price range as well? I’ve been looking to get tested and called many many places last year with very little success (either all booked, or prohibitively expensive). Feel free to DM!
__looking_for_things t1_jcjyvt6 wrote
Go tour some houses and hope I can leave the purgatory of home buying soon.
Anyone got thoughts on Fulton Hill? I don't know much about the neighborhood except that it's close to Churchill.
I'm looking for a neighborhood with trees, where I can have easy access to a coffee shop and good dog walking streets. And semi close to the airport and under 400k. Any recs?
ediblerice t1_jck1m3y wrote
Good luck! There isn't a lot on the market right now, but a LOT more should be hitting the market later this month. Definitely check out neighborhoods, even if there aren't homes for sale yet, that way if something does come up, you'll be more confident about the area, and you'll be ready to move quickly if you like the house.
Check out the 'sold' homes from the past 12 months to find areas in your price range that may not have listings available currently.
__looking_for_things t1_jck5e9q wrote
I have to keep reminding myself it's only March and we just got into spring. I've only been looking for a week, I'm just impatient 🤣
ediblerice t1_jckcsr8 wrote
Yeah, we're at the point in the market where buyers have cabin fever, so the first warm weather they are ready to run out and see houses, but the sellers aren't ready. Then sellers will put their homes on the market, but it'll be bad weather and slow open houses. :)
Revealwon t1_jck4d4d wrote
I’m in Highland Springs and it has all those things except for a coffee shop. People clown the neighborhood but I’ve been here 14 years and we love it.
coconut_sorbet t1_jck6o73 wrote
> I'm looking for a neighborhood with trees, where I can have easy access to a coffee shop and good dog walking streets. And semi close to the airport and under 400k. Any recs?
Have you considered the Stadium neighborhood? Easy to pop onto 195 to get to the airport.
Saw this on Zillow, for example: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/706-S-Nansemond-St-Richmond-VA-23221/12552117_zpid/
harpervn t1_jcmrt47 wrote
Lived on the other block of nansemond for awhile with a friend, can confirm great area
debaterollie t1_jckdmz2 wrote
Byrd park- They have options in the 300's pop up every few weeks and the owners of NYD are opening a little cafe there in 2024, plus all of carytown.
Danger-Moose t1_jck4mrv wrote
/u/lunar_unit is one of our resident Fulton Hills experts.
lunar_unit t1_jcks0hl wrote
Fulton's OK. I've been up here since about 2005. Some parts are run down compared to others, but all are generally safe. Development of empty lots, general gentrification and rising costs is definitely affecting the neighborhood.
Celebratory gunfire is a heavy thing here. New Year's Eve really pops off. We also have a significant train yard nearby that has train sounds at all hours of the day and night (usually not super loud, just a reminder that they're there.) Airport being close is nice for trips, but the planes do fly fairly low over Fulton at times.
Blue Atlas is a nice restaurant with a great view and a small market (check it out even if you don't move up here.) They're probably the closest thing we have to a coffee shop, though there are plenty of convenience stores and a few decent fast food places like Ms. Girlee's. Also, Triple Crossing, Stone Brewery, Gillies Creek Park, Rocketts and the Cap Trail are all minutes away.
You should also look at nearby Montrose Heights (right across Government Rd.) , which is similar, but maybe generally quieter, than Fulton.
__looking_for_things t1_jckuyfg wrote
Thanks for letting me know about the trains and gunfire!
Typical_Hyena t1_jclwaxv wrote
Montrose also straddles the city county line, and county bills and taxes are cheaper. Houses aren't as old, or as large, so staying under 400K and not having to pour money into massive renovations is definitely possible in Montrose.
__looking_for_things t1_jcm02zs wrote
Hmm ok this is good to know. My main thing about neighborhood is that I really do want some nice aesthetics and to be able to walk to a park. Montrose is new to me but I don't mind looking around neighborhoods to see my options.
__looking_for_things t1_jcqr0pp wrote
Looking around Fulton and I'm a bit surprised to see for sale homes at 370k 🫠🫠 I expected that for Churchill.
lunar_unit t1_jcqss4p wrote
Tell me about it. It's nuts. One of the two on the 1500 block of Carlisle is under contract already at that price (which kinda blew my mind), which maybe makes sense because it's all new construction, but the one next to it was renovated and I figured it would start much lower than the new one.
The houses on the western side of Fulton (divided by Williamsburg Rd) tend to go for more than the eastern side, generally speaking.
Fulton was one of the last pockets of sorta cheap houses in north-of-the-river Richmond and it's been discovered by homebuyers and investors (landlords) who snap things up for crazy money.
PercyDovetonsils t1_jcl09vg wrote
*Church Hill. The hill with St. John's Church. Sorry, it's a pet peeve of mine.
theboyfromphl t1_jck1jod wrote
Just an FYI for the March Madness crowd, Wood & Iron is not doing happy hour today (didn’t do it yesterday either) most likely due to the tournament. Kinda dumb but it is what it is…
raindeerpie t1_jclhkqi wrote
i can't imagine what a nightmare that place must be right now. it's horribly crowded on a good day.
Herculicia t1_jcjy6n6 wrote
So many things to choose from! The Weekend Event Thread is hopping! I've been meaning to check out the Classical Incarnations series at G5, maybe this will finally be the weekend I do it.
Arcangelathanos t1_jck07l9 wrote
Diablo 4 Early Access Beta! Excite!
Guru_of_Glaze t1_jck4pqd wrote
What character class are you gonna try first? I'm planning on Necromancer for the full playthrough, so I might choose Sorceress for the beta.
Arcangelathanos t1_jcki7u8 wrote
I have a soft spot for Rogues. I'll probably try the Sorceress at some point this weekend when my husband and his friend plays. Playing a squishy Sorceress by myself just seems like a recipe for frustration.
eziam t1_jckqv27 wrote
Nice, is it consoles too? I only have work laptops. I played the hell out of Diablo 2 back in the day. I think I skipped the third one. I loved the necromancer and the Skelton army
Arcangelathanos t1_jcl5apj wrote
Not only is it console too, but it's supposed to launch with cross play. If the husband's computer is unable to play it, that's going to be our work around, me on my laptop and him on the Xbox. If my laptop doesn't cut it, I guess that means we'll finally be getting that ps5. I want to play Stray anyway.
eziam t1_jcl8yj9 wrote
Nice, I might tell the wife it's only on PS5 so I have to upgrade the 10 year old PS4.
That wont work, but I can dream
GrayRVA t1_jcjzcja wrote
Tonight I’m binging the ever-loving shit out of The Glory. I’m on episode 9.
GrayRVA t1_jcjzudz wrote
Before you take the Slate News Quiz, comment what you think will definitely be asked and a long shot.
Definitely: SVB
Long shot: Seaweed
Guru_of_Glaze t1_jck49t1 wrote
Definitely: Something about the Oscars
Long shot: France retirement age kerfuffle
Update: 10/12, 446 (not bad!)
GrayRVA t1_jclhxva wrote
You guessed both!
coconut_sorbet t1_jck6tw7 wrote
Definitely: Mitch McConnell in the hospital.
Long shot: Kamala Harris's interview with Colbert.
Update: 6/12. Sigh.
Clean-Independent129 t1_jckkspa wrote
I thought Sargassum seaweed as well, but nope. 493, 11/12, i took too long and I don't know enough about college basketball.
PercyDovetonsils t1_jcl0i4b wrote
Definitely: the banking crisis.
Longshot: March Madness
Edit: Hit 'em both! 10/12, 446. Suck it Staff Writer Molly Olmstead!
Ms-Pamplemousse t1_jcl8f7q wrote
Definitely: Banks
Long shot: Willow Project approval
raindeerpie t1_jcljq2u wrote
Definitely basketball
Possibly: the drone crash? might be too recent.
8 out of 12 351
Ann2040 t1_jck8ygk wrote
Getting my house back in order after a major construction project. And in case you think those sewer line insurance things you get are annoying - get it, you will massively regret it if you don’t. Trust me
coconut_sorbet t1_jckcab4 wrote
Also can recommend shelling out for a sewer line inspection when buying a house. Saved us $$$$$ when we found out about the problem before closing.
MoreChipsandSalsa t1_jcl8ksv wrote
I really wanted to love Breeze, but I will not be booking with them again. Wildly unreliable, always delayed, no WiFi on flights, just a pretty miserable experience 3 months in and what should have been 6 flights on the RIC-SFO route. What a bummer.
raindeerpie t1_jclwe3j wrote
how many flights did you actually take? i have one SFO-RIC experience and it was thankfully on time. i have noticed it is far more likely for them to be delayed though.
MoreChipsandSalsa t1_jclyxla wrote
I was scheduled for 6, one cancelled, 2 delayed by 2+ hours, and three relatively on time. My flight on Monday from RIC-SFO was actually on time, but then our bags took an hour and ten minutes to make it to baggage claim because there was no one who could do it. The last flight home was delayed, and and they wouldn’t let me check my bag until 1.5 hours before the NEW boarding time. I had already arrived at the airport prior to the delay, so had to sit there at the check in/baggage counter for a couple hours to wait to check the bag and get through security (mind you, limited seating, no food, and check in/bag drop areas aren’t meant for people to stand there for hours). Unbelievably frustrating.
ALSO HOW DO THEY NOT HAVE WIFI? that’s really the biggest deal killer of all for a business traveler.
Ok. Rant over from a United seat I was very thankful to snag so I could get home today.
Remerez t1_jclcogu wrote
I was fired from my job because they lied about it being a full-time position. They said they tried posting the job as part-time but couldn't find good candidates, so they decided to pull a bait and switch and lie that it was full-time. And they said it to me like they did absolutely nothing wrong. The worst part it was the State government, and they have a one year probation period, so they had the right to fire me for any reason since I was still on probation.
I honestly don't think I will be able to recover from this. I have already started skipping my medication so that it will last longer.
bozatwork t1_jcm0yj8 wrote
Did you get a job offer letter outlining the position, salary, start date, etc? So confused how this is possible.
Remerez t1_jcm2lan wrote
Yep, everything was written up to be full-time, but in state government, you have to go through a whole year of probation where they can fire you for literally anything. They stated I was fired because I was too nice to individuals, and creating an equitable creative process took too much decision-making power away from leadership. It's 100% trumped-up charges so that they could get HR on their side. Even then, the Head of HR apologized and said I did nothing wrong in her eyes as she walked me out of the building. And this was after I helped them run the best Convention they have ever put on and helped raise the most money they ever raised for the state charity program by me creating an extremely well-received gameshow for the fundraiser event. I met and exceeded every expectation and was still fired.
I didn't know until after I was fired that the leadership has been having issues with work processes for a long time with the various programs and teams. My trying to create a creative process that shared power and leaned on multiple perspectives was seen as a threat to their control.
BlueXTC t1_jcm1xsa wrote
Apply for Medicaid and you can get your meds for free. I am on it after being laid off in Feb. My inhalers and breo are free and without coverage the breo is $1100 a month. You usually get your cards within 10 days.
Remerez t1_jcm302i wrote
Do I have to be with the job for a certain period to be able to apply? are there any limitations? I will absolutely look into this! Thank you.
BlueXTC t1_jcm632v wrote
No just unemployed. Also unemployment would go back to the last qualifying employer and not VA Gov so file for unemployment. Did a 3 month stint in 2020 and collected from the prior employer of 6 years. It is the income during qualifying quarters.
Remerez t1_jcm7nxx wrote
Thank you a million times!!!! I greatly appreciate you!
BlueXTC t1_jcmcb5d wrote
If you can go out to the Warsaw VEC office and see Cheryl. 487 Main St. Warsaw. The online filing is a pain and makes errors. It is 30 mins from where I live. Mon Wed and Thurs 8:30 -. 4:00 with very few people there to wait behind.
popsrcr t1_jck9mbi wrote
Another use it or lose it day off. I have planned to ride the motorbike, but been up with a pup with unhappy stomach. As usual planned WAY to much to do. Went to Bingo Beer last night. All the pinballs worked!
sheppma71 t1_jcka682 wrote
Wife and I are traveling up to Pittsburgh to catch the John Mayer Solo show
Hiltson87 t1_jcl4ajb wrote
Suspiciously good day so far. Got an early Friday and the owner of my company randomly gave me an unasked for 10% raise this morning. Very much suspect I'll get hit by a bus or struck by lightning before the day is over lol
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xCatChan t1_jck1c5k wrote
Hello kitty food truck will be in town at some point tomorrow. Also drinks and games at the local barcade(hoping they've fixed the games...)
Danger-Moose t1_jck4r4k wrote
> the local barcade(hoping they've fixed the games...)
Narrator: They haven't.
Have you been to Draftcade? (I have not, but I hear better things.)
xCatChan t1_jck4zsx wrote
Thanks for the heads up 😂 haven't heard of it but I may try! I did try the new one next to the Funny Bone in short pump. If it wasn't in short pump I'd go there often! $20 for unlimited gaming.
ETA: after googling it seems I was thinking about the exact thing you said. Draftcade is pretty great.
Danger-Moose t1_jck58t5 wrote
Lol, that's Draftcade. :)
xCatChan t1_jck5bj2 wrote
😅😅 I haven't gotten out of bed yet. I'm allowed a derp moment on a Fridaily.
dr_nerdface t1_jck6kdg wrote
took the day off to handle some chorin then VCU hoops.
scnickel t1_jcka4l8 wrote
I'm signed up for the Tour de Pocahontas XXC race tomorrow. Gonna be pissed if it rains and they end up moving it to gravel
ITMORON t1_jckalx6 wrote
Took a personal day as I have been sleeping extra shitty lately. Its been a week.
manyamile t1_jckgsih wrote
Poor sleep is the worst and it affects everything and everyone around you. You have my sympathy.
ITMORON t1_jckickf wrote
Thank you.
I am seeing a neurologist FINALLY! It only took a fucking YEAR!
They think that it could be several things, as somone here posted the last time I complained about lack of sleep PLMD may be the cause. I kick and thrash and vocalize violently at night. No arm movement, just legs, and its bad. Really bad. Normally I am not consious or even aware that its happening. Last night I was semi consious and it was happening for hours and it was scary as fuck to be perfectly honest.
Sleep study has been ordered, we will take it from there.
At least the doc ruled out ALS. My wife's mom had that, for about 6 months. We all know where that shit end. I couldnt bare to put her through something like that. This is bad enough, it affects both our sleep, moods, cognition. I am glad that she is at a convention out of town so she will get some shut eye while Im swimming in bed at night.
I look forward to a nights sleep, it will be a thing of beauty.
PercyDovetonsils t1_jcl1y15 wrote
Congratulations on getting in to see your neurologist! It only took me six months to see mine to confirm I have idiopathic peripheral neuropathy and that nothing can be done for it. Yay me. He also referred me to a rheumatologist that I can't see until November. What in the heck is up with these long lead times to see a doctor?
ChuckBS t1_jckbau1 wrote
We are going to see what happens tomorrow based off what happens tonight. I have. A friend who really wants to go out for St. Patrick’s so I’m going with him. Should be interesting. Ideally I’d like to get some fishing in this weekend.
100835 t1_jckh3v5 wrote
Excited to finally sleep in tomorrow, have lunch with an old friend tomorrow and check out Furbish thrift.
PayneTrainSG t1_jckub01 wrote
Just got my last passing grade for the CPA exam so this weekend will probably be biking, playing Destiny 2, and thinking about what's next.
SirKnitsALot_ t1_jcl27f6 wrote
Congrats on passing!
PayneTrainSG t1_jcle3mm wrote
Thanks chief 🫡
Stitchmond t1_jclhjo9 wrote
Spent the last 3 days packing & cleaning and saying goodbye to all my RVA friends repeatedly. Driving north all day tomorrow, my lifestyle of living free or dying officially starts Sunday. New job starts Monday. I'm so exhausted.
Big thanks to all those who bought or took some of my items that I don't need and didn't want to move. To all those who said they wanted stuff but didn't put their money where their mouth is: you're dead to me.
schmoopie76 t1_jckd140 wrote
In SC to enjoy a few days at the beach and celebrate my nieces 21st. Excited and nervous to “party” with college kids - wish me luck 😂
eziam t1_jckr7gl wrote
I almost died spring break at Myrtle Beach back in the day. 311 show at the house of blues while living on a mixture of raw oysters, drugs, and jack Daniels...it was awesome to be young, dumb, and full of....foolishness
Sandwichsplicer OP t1_jckdu7k wrote
Also in SC but heading back to RVA this afternoon. Good luck!
Jon_hamm_wallet t1_jckelvt wrote
Started off the day cleaning and paying a couple bills. Feeling adult AF....and broke. Oh well.
I'm super stoked for this Rosie's trip on Sunday. Last time I went I only won $30 but I've got really high hopes this time! If I win more than $500 I'm buying this: https://tovfurniture.com/product/orr-the-six-forest-green-glass-pendant/
hikinganew t1_jckiy4z wrote
I caught COVID19 last month and it trashed my sleep schedule. However my cat still wants breakfast at 8 am on the dot and it’s oh so annoying.
I’m working. I’m supposed to be off next weekend for GalaxyCon so I need to plan ahead for time off.
cutejnny t1_jckwyrx wrote
ugh 8am, you're spoiled. Try 4am
spillsomepaint t1_jckvusl wrote
Leaving town as I type for the Highland County Maple Festival.
Danger-Moose t1_jclcs9q wrote
Have fun! That's where we were when the world shut down, it was surreal.
SirKnitsALot_ t1_jcl2dk5 wrote
Building out some garden beds, hopefully!
RamsGirl0207 t1_jclc1p7 wrote
Chorin mostly, hopefully along with some down time for video games. Hoping I get some feedback about a promotion I just asked for to counter the job offer I got at another company. Potential new company has the worst PTO I've seen since the aughts, so actually hoping my current company steps up.
BlueXTC t1_jclgql1 wrote
Prepped everything today for the anticipated cold for the next 3 days. Probably will work on the raised beds as the coconut shaving should be here today. Get those prepped for the warmer weather Wednesday. Have several veggies ready to go in. Planning a surprise of nasturtiums for my mum. She had them at her house in Indiana before moving here and has looked for them for the last 3.5 years. Got some seeds started in egg crates to plant out in front by her windows.
Prepping for a job interview on Monday. Radio silence from 2 x panel interview company. No good news from VEC. Such is the pain of job hunting.
Accomplished-Pen-394 t1_jclsjtk wrote
This is the last day of my current temp contract and I have another one lined up. As always the hours are unclear (I get told one schedule and it turns out not to be that schedule.)
Grouchy-Macaroon-761 t1_jclt7vw wrote
Any potential owners for a FIV positive elderly male cat? I picked him off the street and he’s about 8-10 years old based on the vet. He’s up to date on his vaccines, he just needs a forever home. He’s extremely mellow, peaceful, and loves attention. His only dislike is being picked up as he’s a bush cat and is afraid of heights.
BlueXTC t1_jcly9el wrote
Just now joined. Have a few things in my greenhouse and beds ready to be filled.
I will have extras so I will be trading for herbs since I have the death touch for those.
iSYTOfficialX7 t1_jcmb0f8 wrote
Going to be doing some volunteer work and prom shopping
lame_gaming t1_jcmkq0u wrote
its my birthday!
coconut_sorbet t1_jcmzvph wrote
Happy birthday!!!
_bagelthief t1_jckzk7t wrote
Working late tonight, and car shopping tomorrow. Hoping to look at a used 2011 Honda Fit for what seems like a reasonable price - I wonder if there's something wrong with it. Anyone have experience with lemonsquad or pomcar?
benuski t1_jcl78rp wrote
Got my tickets to My Brother, My Brother and Me, which will be at the Carpenter Center in June!
disputing_stomach t1_jcjzsmc wrote
Happy Birthday to me. Lunch with parents and son today, then some VCU basketball, and then dinner with the family tomorrow night at Brenner Pass.