Recent comments in /f/providence
BlueEyedRage t1_j3qitb2 wrote
Reply to comment by kbd77 in Isn’t that one of the largest marble domes in the world? I think I remember learning that as a kid. by _wheresMySuperSuit
It was 3rd when I was growing up, I wonder what bumped it out of its place?
overthehillhat t1_j3qidah wrote
Reply to comment by argument_sketch in Isn’t that one of the largest marble domes in the world? I think I remember learning that as a kid. by _wheresMySuperSuit
"The Turnkey"
overthehillhat t1_j3qi6yt wrote
Reply to comment by austin3i62 in Isn’t that one of the largest marble domes in the world? I think I remember learning that as a kid. by _wheresMySuperSuit
except:
The Independent Man
_wheresMySuperSuit OP t1_j3qhnfe wrote
Reply to comment by argument_sketch in Isn’t that one of the largest marble domes in the world? I think I remember learning that as a kid. by _wheresMySuperSuit
I didn’t know that about the post office. I do know that Providence Fire Department were the first paid fire department in the country.
BryanCalens2ndFamily OP t1_j3qhf2t wrote
Reply to comment by RandomChurn in Visiting this lovely city in a couple weeks for a concert at The Strand, Friday and Saturday night . What are the best ways to fill two likely cold winter days in downtown or surrounding Providence? by BryanCalens2ndFamily
Thanks so much, just the tips I was looking for and yes will have a car, the garden is a perfect starting point.
RandomChurn t1_j3qgmlg wrote
Reply to Visiting this lovely city in a couple weeks for a concert at The Strand, Friday and Saturday night . What are the best ways to fill two likely cold winter days in downtown or surrounding Providence? by BryanCalens2ndFamily
Will you have a car? Even without one, you could uber over to Roger Wms Park to the glassed-in botanical gardens (cross the threshold and you're in Tahiti; the citrus trees will be in bloom by then). Then hike over to the Natural History Museum and Planetarium, then hike out the Elmwood entrance to eat at Apsaras, then uber back downtown.
Other non-uber activities: RISD museum. Hike the length of Benefit St for the architecture and stop at Prospect Park for the view.
If it's nice out, hike from downtown up Wickenden to the pedestrian bridge into India Point Park on the bay. Wander through that toward the Seekonk River reading the historical placards along the way and wind up at the brewery there at the edge of the park, then make your way from there (short walk) to Ives St and choose any of the little eateries there.
Foul weather: RISD Museum then Athenaeum then the John Hay Library at Brown. If you're into swords and armor, ask there if the AnnMarie Brown Memorial collection is open.
Enjoy your visit!
austin3i62 t1_j3q6izr wrote
Alot of people hating on you like providence pizza is great. Overrrrrrrated. Doesn't hold a candle to New Haven.
austin3i62 t1_j3q6di0 wrote
Reply to comment by theVulture in Is stuffed crust pizza not a thing here? by TheGreyVicinity
Deep dish pizza is a gimmick pizza and a terrible one at that. I'm with our stuffed crust friend here. Free mozzarella sticks with every pie. It's fucking amazing!
austin3i62 t1_j3q5es9 wrote
Reply to comment by GotenRocko in Isn’t that one of the largest marble domes in the world? I think I remember learning that as a kid. by _wheresMySuperSuit
The providence dome is a large independent dome that don't need no man.
JennJelly OP t1_j3pf43g wrote
Reply to comment by FrequentlyHertz in Recommendations for a local photographer? by JennJelly
I would appreciate that so much, thanks!
FrequentlyHertz t1_j3peta5 wrote
Reply to Recommendations for a local photographer? by JennJelly
My wife and I really liked our wedding photographer. Great guy. I'll have to ask my wife for the name though. I don't remember. I'll get back to you.
JennJelly OP t1_j3pcx62 wrote
Reply to comment by lateroundpick in Recommendations for a local photographer? by JennJelly
Sure! Just some shots of me in profile so you can see my big whale belly. Some with my husband touching my belly. Maybe a funny one where my husband puts his big ole beer belly against my big ole baby belly. That kinda thing... Cliche, I know, but I figure kiddo might want to see them when he's older? Idk.
Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j3pbqg0 wrote
Reply to comment by RandomChurn in Moving to RI soon (between March & April) anyone know of any apartments for rent? by Easilyentertained214
I've actually never toured a dog friendly apartment since moving here a decade ago (and I didn't exclude them). I was always looking for older homes, local landlords and the best ones overwhelmingly drew a line at dogs.
And ya. I moved here and in one afternoon had an apartment lined up (after viewing 3 great ones and having our pick). Now, you're lucky to simply get an email back.
Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j3pb0dk wrote
Reply to Moving to RI soon (between March & April) anyone know of any apartments for rent? by Easilyentertained214
OP, keep in mind that just because something is in your parameters online, that it doesn't mean it's likely to get it. I'd look at things like how many people have contacted the realtor via the posting or if it's an "open house" (when like 30+ people might as well get a raffle ticket). Sorting by new helps you be first in line on the ideal apartments. It's very similar to how seeing a house listing and having an offer accepted on a house are very different parts of a home buying process. And yes, this is true even if income and credit ratios are good because the application just isn't going anywhere if several good candidates are ahead of you.
Dog friendly skews heavily on the side if new builds, though some house rentals are more friendly. I don't see a ton of dog friendly multifamilies, but that's just my experience over moving several times. My friend is moving into a dog friendly, in unit w/d new build and the going rate is 2k/studio. I've shared basement laundry with buildings of 5-10 people and it's hardly an inconvenience.
Having a dog here is unfortunately hard mode in an already extremely hard process. Good luck.
bungocheese t1_j3p7tju wrote
I've used banchwerks for my VW and they've been pretty good
lateroundpick t1_j3p6cfu wrote
Reply to Recommendations for a local photographer? by JennJelly
May I ask what a pregnancy shoot is? I am a photographer. Thanks.
ACs_Grandma t1_j3p5mtc wrote
Reply to comment by captainastryd in As Judge Caprio moves on, questions about 'Caught in Providence,' and the profits, are raised by Rogue-Island-Pirate
I guess they figured they received their compensation when he waived the fines they owed or reduced drastically.
Jumpy_Ring8409 t1_j3p1qcg wrote
D & F Motors. He does great work on my Audi
waninggib t1_j3omjbu wrote
Reply to Things to Do by asamadx1649
Gano Street Park.
pmk0286 t1_j3omhoj wrote
tomrannosaurus t1_j3ojg3p wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in New Design for the Approved 550-foot Fane Tower by Appropriate_Garden26
lazy take. logged in just to say its not NIMBY to oppose this building, and it will do nothing to help rent. All units are luxury apartments (not even condos), and there are ZERO planned affordable units.
tbsynaptic t1_j3ojakh wrote
Reply to I'm thinking of visiting be honest... by PleasurePunch
I have a car and still love to rent those electric bikes and just spend a day cruising around the city. You can most likely get anywhere safely on a bike provided it’s light or you have reflective vest and lights…
Stay out of bad neighborhoods though.
tbsynaptic t1_j3oilqk wrote
Reply to comment by m1327 in Columbus Theater vax rules? by Mickbeeble
If you got in RI you can download the 401 health app (or something like that) and your Vaccine record is in there and you can add it to your Apple wallet if you have an iPhone
BlueEyedRage t1_j3qixk2 wrote
Reply to comment by Motherwine in Isn’t that one of the largest marble domes in the world? I think I remember learning that as a kid. by _wheresMySuperSuit
Can you ask him what hours the tours are given?