iCaligula

iCaligula t1_jebf6ki wrote

Reply to comment by sullybanger in Random as hell by GoneGirl11

Doesn't change your good advice about the parking garage - but I will note that Piezoni's and the police substation are gone. In their place are new dorms for Brown University.

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iCaligula t1_jeb10q1 wrote

Reply to comment by Proof-Variation7005 in Random as hell by GoneGirl11

Are Thursday Adult Skate nights any less crowded than the normal days? I'm trying to get my wife comfortable on roller skates, but we went to United Skates of America on a random Sunday and it was overwhelming for her.

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iCaligula t1_j9a4v9t wrote

Reply to ISO the best of PVD by urchin-girl

My advice is to ditch your car and walk everywhere. Providence's beauty is in the details, stop often and appreciate your surroundings.

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iCaligula t1_j93gadd wrote

Reply to Are there any Baltimore or Pittsburgh area transplants living in the Providence area? We are considering moving and I have some questions! by marissarae

My wife and I moved from Baltimore to Providence in our mid 30's - and now we've been here a decade. Compared to Baltimore, crime and traffic here are non-existent. We've lived downtown and on the East Side and we walk to jobs in and around downtown (at first I worked remotely after keeping my Baltimore job for the first 8 years we lived here.)

One plus for moving to Providence was the number of direct flights back down to Baltimore, making that working remote arrangement much easier. Another plus is that flying is not always required, Providence is located between NYC & Boston right on I-95 so driving is pretty quick and easy (though you'll soon realize that people in RI rarely leave RI.)

Summers are 1,000% better in RI due to lower humidity and temperatures. Nightlife is more artsy and less alcohol-fueled anarchy. (Therefore the cops don't arrive in riot gear to disperse crowds.) Not sure if its just that I'm no longer in my 20's/early 30's - but the cops here actually seem to care about people and don't come off like a para military outfit.

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iCaligula t1_j8xs8h4 wrote

Reply to Furniture resale? by ireland39

My go-to place is Salvation Army on the East Side of Providence (201 Pitman St) - they have a very good used furniture selection. I would stop there, but also want to mention National Office Furniture (36 Branch Ave) - who has a warehouse clearance sale section in addition to the new items they sell.

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iCaligula t1_j575hvy wrote

Reply to Biking in PVD (?!?) by dancingdivadrink

Are you commuting during rush hour? Or just looking to take a weekend ride? I find you get a much different experience depending on when you're out.

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