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Minakovablue t1_j5o7jr6 wrote

T Pot is always nice, plus there’s often river mist. Are you commuting or headed on an adventure?

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PercyDovetonsils t1_j5o868h wrote

The best spot to see the sunrise is at the beach, which is where I wish I was right now, cold or not. We love the beach.

I’m getting ready to take the pup to be groomed at 8:00. Puppy hates getting in the car (although he doesn’t mind riding once he’s there) and fights me every time. 8:00. What was I thinking?

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ThrowRA99 t1_j5o8akh wrote

Wasn’t bad from the Truist building this morning.. would have been better if the BoA building wasn’t in the way

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GrayRVA t1_j5o8rcg wrote

Nice try, OP. Gorgeous sunrise be damned—I will never want to wake up that early.

Edit. Bummed I can tell that one of my family members is off the wagon. Two small spelling mistakes in a text can convey news I don’t want to hear.

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SquirrelBurritos t1_j5o9mnz wrote

I cross the Nickel Bridge every morning to go to work and it’s my favorite view, one of these days I’ll walk across on a day off and actually take some photos.

Today is work, then school work day… going back to school in your 30’s is great and all but damn I’m tired haha

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fitzmouse t1_j5obl3w wrote

This is the time of year when I get to my cube, the sun is blaring straight into my eye. I at least have a nice view of the ICA and eastbound Broad Street before I draw the blinds down a bit.

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AndThenThereWasQueso t1_j5ocmur wrote

Can someone tell me who to contact about a malfunctioning traffic light? In Richmond proper.

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Colt1911-45 t1_j5ocoa2 wrote

Driving over the bridge from Tappahannock to Warsaw has to one of my favorite sunrises I've ever seen. The view plus the way the sun hits the water and the grasses. I know it's not RVA, but it's close enough and people forget the amazing difference of ecology within a 1 hr drive from us.

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PhoenixAshies t1_j5ogj4v wrote

Replying to ThrowRA99 (#1,465,564)

Used to work in BoA building...I do miss the amazing views, especially of the river, but I do NOT miss the exterior windows flexing when the wind was up. I know they're supposed to do that, but it still sounded like the entire building was coming down on my head!

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Arcangelathanos t1_j5ogvy5 wrote

I think it's finally time to give up my grandfathered Verizon unlimited plan. They keep jacking up the prices and now it's been long enough to know there isn't anything shady going on with their new unlimited plans. It would have been nice to get money toward a new phone, but prefer international unlocked versions.

I used to enjoy sunrises over the Huguenot Bridge back when I worked in Southside in college.

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Tabdaprecog t1_j5ohzz8 wrote

What is the building across from the Soft Parade in Shockoe Bottom? There is a wood fence that is closed most of the time but occasionally opens in the afternoon with bouncers at the entrance. No registered business on Google maps that I see. No signs of any sort.

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Asterion7 t1_j5oig0k wrote

T-pot bridge enroute to an early morning cap trail bike ride.

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BlueXTC t1_j5oje72 wrote

I was fortunate enough to live in an apartment on the 6th floor that faced the city. Sunrises and sunsets both had me relaxing with coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening.

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TellYourPupISaidHi t1_j5olffi wrote

From a plane is a pretty cool spot to see the sunrise. It's especially neat just after sunrise if it's a cloudy day, when it's all grey and bleary on the ground, but brilliant morning sun as soon as the plane gets above the clouds.

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Wa_wa_ouija t1_j5olzid wrote

Oh my gosh I'm tired today. Couldn't sleep last night lol.

Picking up a brisket for some smoking this weekend and am seeing Hairspray tonight with my partner! Yay!

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Horror-Fisherman-575 t1_j5omq2c wrote

I really need a reason to get out of the house these days. The joy of seeing a sunrise is motivating for my unemployed self. I am happy to see it from my backyard- but over the river is especially nice.

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molluskich t1_j5onv0q wrote

We're headed back home from Mexico today, I'm ready to be home. It's a long travel day though, about twelve hours from door to door. I'm already tired.

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ChuckBS t1_j5oooef wrote

I used really enjoy the sunrise from my back porch in Union Hill. I still do, but I used to enjoy also.

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MelAbs64 t1_j5oq2aa wrote

Replying to funkipus (#1,465,671)

I already drove to DC this morning and back to drop the parents off at the airport but was able to use the express lanes for free and made it in less than 2 hours. Ezpass Flex is my hero. Otherwise you couldn’t pay me to drive up there early morning.

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Arcangelathanos t1_j5oq2b7 wrote

Replying to ZephyrInfernum (#1,467,228)

Super jelly. I can't switch. I've tried. Fi doesn't have coverage out in the holler where my husband's family lives or in the remote areas of Virginia where I'll have to go if my work ever pulls back its no travel/COVID measures.

It's stupid really. Fi works in Europe, Africa and Asia, but not NE Tennessee or SW Virginia.

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ashtefer1 t1_j5oueyg wrote

The north east tip of bell isle there’s a muddy beach with logs to sit on. It’s one of my favorites.

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PayneTrainSG t1_j5oufvn wrote

Replying to turtle_stank (#1,465,617)

If you have business in the city proper (or Arlington or Alexandria) it’s better to do in every conceivable way. If your final destination is in the wretched stretches to the West like Fairfax and Tysons up to dulles and ashburn, you’re gonna hate life.

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Charlesinrichmond t1_j5ow78c wrote

Bed. With my eyes closed. Sunrises contain rays that cause harm and should be avoided.

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Ace417 t1_j5p4c0r wrote

Is everyone just using whomever for car + home insurance? I have to add my wife and think now might be the perfect time to shop around but don’t know if it makes sense to get an agent or not

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FalseSystem6055 t1_j5p4l10 wrote

Best sunrise I have seen was Cadillac Mountain at Acadia! So worth getting up at 430am to go watch.

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BrinxJob t1_j5pa7gb wrote

Top of the Manchester climbing wall, or Chimborazo/Libby Hill.

Why'd it have to warm up the day I take the bandage off my tattoo and actively avoid friction and exercise 😭

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oldguy_on_the_wire t1_j5pk85x wrote

The best spot is where you were, two-three stories up on one of the balconies.

Source: Used to work in the building when it was VDH/Racing Commission and had key access. (IT guy)

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ceededcrotch t1_j5pl5fw wrote

i used to have to go to city hall super early in the morning for work sometimes so it looked pretty dope from the observation deck. anyone know if any other buildings will let you go to the top to take in the views?

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stickynohte t1_j5ppyf9 wrote

I manage to see decent sunrises from my apartment, which I’m rarely awake for.

Day 2 at the new job and my mental health is abysmal, getting to ideation level (not because of work) but largely due to missing my late father, body image, and absolute internet idiots (it’s due time for social media deletion). Ugh.

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Colt1911-45 t1_j5ptjug wrote

Replying to Exotic-Refuse-2319 (#1,467,379)

I used to run a route every now and then that would start in Calico, go to Kilmarnock, to White Stone over that insane bridge, past Saluda and then thru the back woods of King and Queen to West Point. Lot of driving, but really beautiful. Lots of bald eagles to be seen (saw 8 in a group one time chilling in a field). I especially enjoyed when the fields of yellow flowers (rapeseed is what the plant is called I believe) were blooming.

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Colt1911-45 t1_j5pw00x wrote

Replying to Exotic-Refuse-2319 (#1,471,742)

I can't believe I misspelled it. Lol. That old family grocery store was one of our customers. The owners were so nice. Yeah its a drive out there. Coming from Richmond in the early morning on 360, there was an endless stream of cars coming from the Northern Neck area heading to work. Glad I was going against the flow.

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Accomplished-Pen-394 t1_j5py7sr wrote

Replying to Colt1911-45 (#1,471,622)

Not OP but I did take the train last month and when I booked it was around $60 in total but if you book at the right time you can get a ticket for $16 and sometimes even as low as $12 per ticket so it can range from $24 to over $100 depending on when you book (how far out you book, the month, and the time of departure for the train all factor into the price in my experience)

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goodsam2 t1_j5q2wpv wrote

Oh man DPU is so bad at their job.

They have apparently been billing me at my old address despite them having me tell them to send it to the new address.

Now they are claiming a water bill that I've been paying my landlord ( who switched last summer) has gone un-paid for 18 months... What a rats nest to unfurl.

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funkipus OP t1_j5qos8n wrote

Replying to Accomplished-Pen-394 (#1,472,153)

Yep that’s been my experience. It would really be great if Amtrak could make the price structure more stable and commuter-oriented on these routes. $16 per leg is great. Though I wouldn’t balk if it was $20 if I knew it would be that price every time.

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Accomplished-Pen-394 t1_j5rhgx0 wrote

Replying to Colt1911-45 (#1,477,591)

Yes, there’s a good number of them and if I remember correctly one of the stations is located near or in Union station. (I didn’t take it last time because I wanted to walk around.) I happen to really like the train because I hate driving in general

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Colt1911-45 t1_j5rlwwe wrote

Replying to Ace417 (#1,468,905)

I used an agent when purchasing a home recently. He shopped around for me. I feel like I got a good deal and it was easier than doing all of the legwork myself. I used State Farm for many years, but their customer service went downhill and they are just like the other big companies now. Ended up going with Utica Mutual thru the agent. They have actual people who answer the phone which is nice. If you're looking for motorcycle insurance, try Markel. They were way cheaper than Geico.

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amy2998 t1_j5ru2cb wrote

What are they building in the Bottom with that crane?

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1975hh3 t1_j5s0dgz wrote

My favorite sunrise ever was Big Cypress. IYKYK.

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