That's awful to hear. Typically, in these scenarios it's anyone's guess as to what the truth is. In this case though, it seems to be commonplace for this business to not plan ahead appropriately.

I seem to remember reading that only 20% of restaurants make it past their 5th year... brutal business to be in.

Just opened the windows because it's warmer outside than it was in the house.

I get the sentiment seeing your favorite place in trouble, but if a business can’t sustain itself on its you know, business, then it’s time to close down. From reading the GoFundMe, it seems the owner has trouble managing her expenses and these donations are just gonna delay the inevitable.

As for the Super Bowl, I just hope it’s a good game. Supposed to be the best two teams in the NFL (in theory), but there’s nothing worse than a blowout championship.

Thanks, this was an interesting read! I'll send this to the husband as well.

Lovin' The Oatmeal.

definitely the food. everyone loves a good BBQ

Since my team of choice is never going to be good enough to get to the Super Bowl again, my favorite part of the game is hanging out with my family. It’s not often that we can all get together, and the Super Bowl has just evolved into one of those occasions. I’m usually not too emotionally invested in the game, but it’s nice to have some snacks and bullshit around with my parents and my brother and whoever else stops by.

I thought someone looked into it and no such thing happened? There were a lot of posts on him years back.

I am a fairly timid mountain biker, and in town I enjoy the poop loop and some parts of Forest Hill park (I'm not ashamed to walk whatever freaks me out). I've had some of my best days on the greens and blues on the Swift Creek trails at Pocahontas state park. I don't have the nerve to try North Bank or Buttermilk pretty much ever, and I'm okay with that.

If you're feeling super-adventurous, Snowshoe has some fun trails in the offseason, but that is neither close nor cheap nor accessible right now. Maybe something to work towards!

There was an article about this kind of stuff yesterday, and the answer is basically "it's complicated" and "not the highest priority":

https://richmond.com/sports/professional/if-the-kansas-city-chiefs-can-do-the-chop-why-did-washington-have-to-rename/article_399b7516-a33a-11ed-8457-efacc9615608.html

Piggers are Number One!

Maybe bc Chief is a title and not a racial slur, but the whole tomahawk chop/war chant thing is cringe.

He showed what a president really looks like.

In a great mood as Dark Brandon owned the republicans last night. I don't want to watch as the Chiefs don't deserve to be there. AFC champ game was rigged (Salty Bengals fan). But I will watch and probably bet a few bets. Favorite part is probably the food and gatherings.

Watched the state of the union last night. Biden knocked it out of the park!

As someone just getting into mountain biking, any recommendations on trails to try?

Yummvees catered my wedding this year and I was almost in tears during it because of how many things they messed up. I had multiple conversations with the owner leading up to it about how I wanted everything to be set up and served and it’s like none of that got translated to the team who was actually there. Some of the food was not prepared the same way it was during the tasting as well because they didn’t arrive early enough to prep properly. Having to manage the caterer when I should have been enjoying one of the best days of my life is not what any bride wants. Sadly, it’s one of the things I think about the most when I remember that day. It upset me so much that I will never go back to the restaurant.

The assorted dips for sure

Why DIDN'T they have to change their name? I'm not a fooseball person (husband is), but this is a question that neither of us seems to have an answer for.

I retaliate (both socially and when my husband starts his bitching about the Broncos) by rapid-fire spewing NHL news and stats. Hockey is the superior sport anyway!

My cousin used to through a huge Super Bowl party with three TVs going in the house and all the foods. Good times.

The husband hates football so these days it's just me doing something else on the laptop and looking up for interesting plays and the commercials.

It better get me more than $50 if I am taking risk in loaning them money

Go birds

>RVA Vegans FB Group

Thank you for sharing! I love Yummvees so much. Trying to get the word out as much as I can. You feel the love every time you step foot in that place.

Yup, that's the spot. Everything I can find still says "mystery grocery store".