calonmawr10
calonmawr10 t1_jcf9v4m wrote
I live in delco extremely close to the airport and had to take a taxi home as my phone was dead and I couldn't call an uber. Practically had to beg someone to take me, as none of them wanted to go anywhere but the city. Dude even had the gall to charge me extra, but I was so tired I wasn't going to fight it. Absolutely ridiculous and one of the many reasons people try not to use them any more.
calonmawr10 t1_javmvil wrote
Reply to Looking to potentially move to Allentown. Anyone here know anything about it? by comicnerd93
My husband is from there, so I'm extremely familiar with the area! I'd suggest what's considered the West End, or Union Terrace which has smaller more affordable houses. The west end is BEAUTIFUL with massive mature trees, good sidewalks, very quiet, and good access to downtown (and Yoccos!). Union Terrace is a bit tighter since the houses are smaller, but still has a cute neighborhood feel.
Both places are very safe, and I would buy a house there if we ever moved up to the area!
calonmawr10 t1_j9q7ckp wrote
Reply to comment by LurkersWillLurk in Help! - Philly SEPTA is confusing and I’m confused! by TheOperaGhostofKinja
In fairness it's pretty new, within the last year or so 😊
calonmawr10 t1_j9pdqr5 wrote
Reply to comment by LurkersWillLurk in Help! - Philly SEPTA is confusing and I’m confused! by TheOperaGhostofKinja
Yup! Using the same machines they use to boop the septa key cards
calonmawr10 t1_j9od0l3 wrote
The conductors take cards on the train, so you could just pay that way!
calonmawr10 t1_j7fhifl wrote
Reply to comment by Freshcaucasian in I heard a squeal couple minutes ago it sounded like a rat but didn’t match the pattern of a rat by Freshcaucasian
It's never too dark for bats lol, they navigate with sound not eyesight
calonmawr10 t1_j3r7q3a wrote
Fire Island, Rehoboth Beach, Ohiopyle, Chincoteague/Assateague, and PA Grand Canyon are some options!
Shenandoah National Park is in Harrisonburg VA, which is really pretty and just over 4 hours from Philly as well 😊
calonmawr10 t1_j1ltp2c wrote
Reply to comment by jralll234 in Asked to conserve electricity on Christmas eve. What is even going on anymore by CoolHandMike
A LOT more people have electric heat these days. Also the entire Eastern seaboard is on the same grid, and the entire eastern seaboard (honestly pretty much the entire country) is well below average temps right now. Where the northeast might normally be able to draw power from the southern states to keep the lights on, that's not an option here due to how widespread the issue is
calonmawr10 t1_ixon2et wrote
If you've never been to Philly before I highly recommend taking some time for our museums and history!!
John Heinz Wildlife Refuge is right by the airport and great for a nice winter walk. The Delaware Water Gap area of the Poconos is beautiful with lots of great nature and hiking, though would definitely have to be weather dependent. Could also drive over to Hershey and see chocolate world, then hike Pole Steeple 😊
calonmawr10 t1_jcgk4f0 wrote
Reply to comment by mistersausage in Airport taxi drivers protest over pickup zone compromise by PROMETHEUS606
Unfortunately this was years ago, so that info is long gone 😕