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Marino4K t1_j6b3jcg wrote

Reply to Just a heads up by that-fn-guy

What the fuck is going on recently? I feel like there’s been a huge uptick of robberies, break ins, etc going on.

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VA_Network_Nerd t1_j6b13vv wrote

Reply to comment by Proud_Pug in My moms washing machine and dryer have had it. I’m going to buy her a new one but I have several loads and comforters to do now. Has anyone been to the laundry mat in lakeside that used to be called the Dutch maid - how much does it cost and do I need to take quarters ? Thanks by Proud_Pug

Here is the deal with Speed Queen washer & dryer:

They are, for all intents and purposes, commercial, coin-operated appliances with the coin-op parts removed.

Before you say "eww, gross, I want something fancy" consider what makes a commercial appliance attractive to a business:

  • Device needs to be robust
  • Device needs to last
  • Device needs to be easy to repair or service

Check this guy out on TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@mcmullanappliance

That guy is in Canada where Speed Queen is sold under the "Huebsch" brand name.

But he has several videos that will show you the difference between Speed Queen and competing products.

Speed Queen is only available in mom & pop stores, such as Lakeside Appliances

https://www.appliancesonlakeside.com/by-brand/spq/Speed-Queen.html

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bozatwork t1_j6b11is wrote

Reply to comment by Vegetable_Macaroon32 in Should Virginia help pay to rebuild Fox Elementary? What happens if lawmakers say 'no'? by CrassostreaVirginica

Your opinion on the building's appearance doesn't make it fact. And demolition in the Fan is not allowed by right. Plus the building has been recognized for its historic value and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The City wants the building saved and rebuilt.

You're welcome to your opinion on Williamsburg, but the Fan is not a manufactured tourist experience. And yes the expense of this project has already been estimated and the needs pretty well detailed, ready for construction RFP in the coming months.

But really I don't understand what seems to be your underlying point. If it's that the Fan is full of rich people, then do you think they would send their kids to city public school, especially after their preferred one burned to the ground? They wouldn't, or if they did, they would leave after the fire. I don't think you're that serious in your argument, but you do seem to be seriously biased. The Fox community is as diverse as Cary and serves a significant economically disadvantaged population. The people with means (either in free time, or funds, or skills) in the community have always invested effort to ensure standards are met for all, and lifted all families up. It's that spirit of community that makes Fox unique.

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Diet_Coke t1_j6azvgj wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Petersburg Casino by SwanOverSunshine

You have yet to make a single post that doesn't lean on one logical fallacy or another. I noticed you changed tack pretty quick when you realized that theater companies aren't organized specifically to exploit some people's neurochemistry through what we call gambling addiction. Almost like your entire position is bullshit, "the people want gambling addictions so we should let them have it". This whole exercise in you rubbing weiners with the other poster began with a strawman argument.

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Jsprdn t1_j6azv8f wrote

Reply to I'm at the Carpenter (Dominion) Theatre for a show and my husband is reading the decor to filth, which made me ponder, what are your favorite and least favorite Richmond venues aesthetically? by ViviQuen

In my humble opinion, as a lifelong theater professional, the carpenter center which was originally a Loew’s movie palace designed in a Spanish and moorish theme, is the baddest ass theater in the area to enjoy a show in. Feels like you’re out in a courtyard under the stars.

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lunar_unit t1_j6azabc wrote

Reply to I'm at the Carpenter (Dominion) Theatre for a show and my husband is reading the decor to filth, which made me ponder, what are your favorite and least favorite Richmond venues aesthetically? by ViviQuen

I think it's 'loving the decor to death'?

Edit: Nope, 'read for filth' is actually a thing:

>The act of criticizing, or being criticized to the fullest extent

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=read%20for%20filth

So I guess husband doesn't like the venue?

Not a venue, but Old City Hall is pretty cool inside:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c9/Atrium_Old_City_Hall_Richmond%2C_VA_%288748859851%29.jpg/1280px-Atrium_Old_City_Hall_Richmond%2C_VA_%288748859851%29.jpg

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