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MoreChipsandSalsa t1_j28ji6k wrote

I have a lot of women’s clothes to donate - any recommendations on the best place to take it? Some fast fashion, but mostly brands like Loft/Express and quite a few dresses, professional, and business casual pieces.

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GrayRVA t1_j28jy23 wrote

Road trip to Roanoke and looking for a ~1 hour podcast episode. No politics. Lay it on me.

Edit: THANK YOU! The family carpool is blown away by the options. Especially the Tom Hanks of Trees.

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orthopteran t1_j28lhdr wrote

Replying to GrayRVA (#1,178,425)

This Is Actually Happening episode 227: what if you faced a terrifying beast? True survivor story of a bear attack, sad story but man it was all I could think about for a few days after I listened.

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RileyDL t1_j28ljxy wrote

Our family tradition is pretty simple. My 12 yo spends the night with my ILs, has every year since he was an infant (except last year, when I had covid and we didn't want to risk spreading it). This is the first year without my FIL, who passed about 2 months ago now, so it was extra important to MIL that they uphold the tradition. Husband and I will stay at home, watch the ball drop on YouTube, and be in bed by 12:05. Welcome to your 40s, I guess.

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KiwiStack t1_j28nn64 wrote

New Year’s Day Recovery Chili Fiesta at my friends’ house. Good people, good food, chill vibe.

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ManBMitt t1_j28oyvk wrote

Replying to GrayRVA (#1,178,425)

Completely Arbortrary - a podcast about trees! Each episode they do a deep dive into one specific tree species, as well as one other tree-themed topic that is related to that episode’s tree. It’s great!

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Horror-Fisherman-575 t1_j28phnu wrote

The only one I really have is eating peas and collards on NYD. I like those foods anyway, so it’s no big deal.

Going to The Roosevelt tonight! Got my heart set on a good time.

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cdombroski t1_j28q3e8 wrote

According to my coworker, this would be New Year's Adam

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Mmeeggggss t1_j28rs2z wrote

No traditions, usually in bed long before midnight like it is any other day.

As a kid, my parents would cook a specific meal and we would put photos from that year into albums.

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donniedarkhair t1_j28s045 wrote

Both of my parents have cancer so my doctor has been running labs to make sure that I am not at risk as well.

Did you know that you can have a good diet, exercise, healthyish lifestyle in general and still just have really bad genes? My heart sank when I read all of the deficiencies/disorders they have apparently diagnosed me with. Not a great way to end the year.

Hope you're all having a better day than I am.

Also - starting off the new year with change in your pocket. Never start a new year on empty.

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TheCheeseDevil t1_j28s2lj wrote

No real traditions except we plan some nice meals and do a lot of cooking. Leaving this morning for OBX, maybe we'll make it to midnight in the beach house, maybe not.

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momthom427 t1_j28udqp wrote

Well, I’m not sick, so that’s a big win. I may meet up with a friend tomorrow night. Or I may stay home and be in bed at 10. Time will tell.

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g00gam t1_j28v8lk wrote

Still want to attend the cone parade dressed as a comb and pretend I just misheard the name.

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jonomm t1_j28voxa wrote

I'm going to spend New Years in my new condo with a cat that I took in.

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dyzank t1_j28warh wrote

Couch tour, fire and beers, smoking meats.

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ManBMitt t1_j28x89c wrote

Replying to coconut_sorbet (#1,181,210)

Hope you like it! I’ve become obsessed with trees since moving to RVA a couple years ago, and listening to the podcast has been super fun.

Word of warning though: the hosts are located in Portland, OR, and therefore have a bit of a west coast bias. For example, they admit that they generally like conifers more than hardwood trees - which is pretty clearly a wrong opinion if you ask me. They also get some facts wrong every once in a while when it comes to some of our local trees. But they’re generally very interesting and entertaining!

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jonomm t1_j28xkkv wrote

Replying to coconut_sorbet (#1,181,318)

He's semi feral and would follow me when I would go walking and wants me to pet him. I couldn't bear to leave him behind when I moved, so I took him with me. I'm getting him acclimated to my new place.

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Sandblaster1988 t1_j291106 wrote

Work has put me in view of a lot of holiday decorations. Seeing some of them start to come down is bittersweet. I have some good memories and some bad memories of the holiday season but I always enjoyed seeing everyone’s festive spirit even if I couldn’t fully feel what they did.

I’ll miss them but of course would we really appreciate it if we saw it all year round?

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stickynohte t1_j293oxn wrote

Replying to donniedarkhair (#1,180,147)

Where are you getting your labs done? My dad passed of a VERY rare cancer (primary peritoneal) and my mom was just diagnosed with cancer but we’re waiting to see how bad when they get the results back. I’ve tested negative for BRCA genes but I’d love to get more info!

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stickynohte t1_j294avk wrote

My family typically upholds the pork and sauerkraut tradition for new years (honestly we’re grasping at straws with German heritage as I’m mostly Irish).

Figuring out new years plans - I think I’d prefer something low key as I’m not feeling festive this year.

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what-the-what24 t1_j294csj wrote

Our annual tradition usually consists of my husband and me falling asleep before midnight, and our daughter taking over my social media accounts poking fun at us being asleep and her being bored. This year she’s thrilled to have plans, so husband and I are drawing straws to see who stays awake past midnight to drive her home.

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coconut_sorbet t1_j294e5l wrote

Replying to ManBMitt (#1,181,414)

> I’ve become obsessed with trees since moving to RVA a couple years ago

Wait, are you me? I stumbled across a chestnut tree soon after moving here and it absolutely lit up something in my brain!

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jeb_hoge t1_j29694z wrote

Replying to donniedarkhair (#1,180,147)

Yep. Knew that. I've got a family member who's lived a life full of healthy eating and daily exercise, etc., and still has a form of colitis that's basically made it uncomfortable to travel and enjoy food.

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ChuckBS t1_j29l793 wrote

Currently sitting at n Kaikoura, New Zealand. It’s New Year’s Eve here. We’re going on a fishing charter this morning, then taking our camper van to the mountains to soak in some hot springs this evening. Hope you all have a good new years!

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upearlyRVA t1_j29p7zh wrote

Grapes. We each eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck.

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yourMomsIndy t1_j2abb8s wrote

I had to do a quadruple take on this post...it's NYE...I'm screwed!

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FalseSystem6055 t1_j2apg57 wrote

My plan is to drive back to RVA Sunday while playing the Mummers parade! IYKYK

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EmptyEmber t1_j2dhyil wrote

I was thinking about going to the cone parade! I wonder if it's busy

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