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Colt1911-45 t1_j5ptjug wrote

Reply to comment by Exotic-Refuse-2319 in Happy Tuesdaily from the platform of Main Street Station. What’s the best spot to see the sunrise? by funkipus

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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zebra_c4kez t1_j5ps7db wrote

Reply to Forest Hill / Woodland Heights by Bumbalatti

I currently live in WH and previously lived near Jahnke/FH. Been in the area for about 10 years. There's not really anywhere else I'd prefer to live in Richmond. I love it here because it is very chill, great neighbors, close but not too close to downtown and Manchester. Cannot beat the access to the river and several great parks. Fantastic to walk to WPA/Laura Lee's/ Crossroads if you're more east. The western corridor of FH has some phenomenal options too. Both are easily accessible by bike or bus. That being said here's what I'd consider to be the drawbacks, or at least things to consider. Nowhere is perfect for everyone.

Cons Semmes avenue. People drive absolutely fucking insane on that road. Every time I cross it I wonder if today will finally be the day somebody runs me over.

Bridges. RVA low-key hates people who live south of the river. Only a few free places to cross and none of them are that great. Must have and maintain an Ez Pass.

Grocery store? Lack of grocery stores. Hope you like driving miles to a decent grocery store, because your options are severely limited. It's a joke on this sub for a reason. Also not great delivery options. I rarely order it myself, but when I do it is rough.

As others have mentioned, mosquitos are terrible in the summer.

I haven't had any fear about safety. I've had my car rummaged through but it was my fault for leaving it unlocked. Otherwise feel very safe. Neighbors know each other here and watch out for each other. Some gunshots but usually celebratory or people just being idiots. A majority of the violent crime over the past few years has not been random.

If near the train it can be a pain. I used to live right up against the tracks and I got used to the sound but the traffic got annoying around the street crossings. Not a deal breaker, but something to consider.

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lunar_unit t1_j5ps5jt wrote

Reply to comment by Lidjungle in Update: Henrico boy, 16, pleads guilty to fatally shooting Lucia Bremer, 13, in inexplicable killing by Charlesinrichmond

>What is his liability for keeping an unsecured gun around a mentally disturbed child who had already been posting threats to his school??

It's a class 1 misdemeanor, which is basically a slap on the wrist. In any case, the cops charged the guardian, it went to court, and he was acquitted due to “insufficient evidence to convict.”

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter4/section18.2-56.2/

Article on gun owners' acquittal:

https://www.wric.com/news/crime/guardian-of-15-year-old-accused-of-killing-lucia-bremer-acquitted-on-gun-charge/

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stickynohte t1_j5ppyf9 wrote

Reply to Happy Tuesdaily from the platform of Main Street Station. What’s the best spot to see the sunrise? by funkipus

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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Lidjungle t1_j5pkyvx wrote

Reply to Update: Henrico boy, 16, pleads guilty to fatally shooting Lucia Bremer, 13, in inexplicable killing by Charlesinrichmond

"Detectives responded to the home and spoke with the owner, who advised that he rented the basement to Richard Pierce and his two adopted children, which included Williams. Pierce then talked with police and advised he owned a 9 mm pistol and showed officers where he kept it, along with ammunition."

Another unsecured gun. So happy we live in a country just f___ing full of responsible gun owners. What is his liability for keeping an unsecured gun around a mentally disturbed child who had already been posting threats to his school??

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