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opienandm t1_j8mlpi0 wrote

IMHO, buttermilk and north bank have too many hazards which can result in a twisted ankle or worse. It’s something I definitely would recommend for hiking, but for distance running (training), it’s pretty risky. The bikers also come through pretty damn fast at times.

It’s definitely worth a visit, but maybe not for a 10 mile run.

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opienandm t1_j7dtmlq wrote

Reply to comment by bigdaddyman6969 in RPD lies again! by MeanMasheen5

Meanwhile, whatever semblance of a normal life this guy had before a wrongful arrest was probably destroyed. The presumption of guilt is very very strong in this country.

Is the RPD going to reimburse him for lost time at work and attorneys fees?

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opienandm t1_j76mygo wrote

Reply to comment by RVAblues in W Broad and N Allen by pecansforall

It was moved to the present location in the 60’s when the Meadow/Hermitage rerouting and connection was made. Previously, the intersection with W Broad continued on the same path as Hermitage (diagonal)

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opienandm t1_j6oplzo wrote

This is a good overall guide.

Some things I’ll add:

  • Check to see that every electrical receptacle is grounded. You can pick up a cheap plug tester which you can use. Sometimes, people will replace two pronged receptacles with three pronged, but that doesn’t mean the circuit is grounded. If all aren’t grounded, it’s almost guaranteed that the flipper has cut corners and you might find some significant safety issues in the future.
  • Verify that the hot water heater is right sized for the number of occupants and activity in the house. This is another place where flippers may attempt to save some money, but it’s a PITA if you don’t have the right sized unit. Also, check to make sure that any CPVC has been replaced with PEX. It’s not a matter of if, but when older CVPC will fail. If there was CVPC in the house, have your inspector look for evidence that it’s all been replaced.
  • The foundation - much more important in older homes, make sure you have a structural inspector take a thorough look at things. Some repairs are relatively cheap, but others can be a very expensive and lengthy nightmare. It’s not terribly difficult to hide some foundation problems during a renovation, but if they exist they will appear sooner or later.
  • Sewer line: If the house is more than 50 years old, it may be worth the piece of mind to have the sewer line scoped between the house and the city/county. It’s not very expensive, and it can prevent a very unpleasant surprise in the future. These issues are very difficult or impossible for an inspector to detect.
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opienandm t1_j6mvyus wrote

Reply to comment by sassypapaya in Tuesdaily by Optimal_Version

I always get worried when there is so much time between seasons of a show as great as Severance. I think I’m still bitter from how Deadwood “ended”.

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opienandm t1_j5bp438 wrote

This was exactly what many people said when the BOS was “debating” cutting cash proffers in half in 2015. With that move, the BOS not only increased the velocity of development, they reduced the ability of the county to grow the infrastructure in parallel to the growth in households. I know that the cost of proffers are just passed on to the home purchaser, but I’m not sure there is a better way to get the funding up front to support the growth as it is actually happening.

Developers are happy though.

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opienandm t1_j58gb6c wrote

Get someone watch the kids for the weekend, make a reservation at a hotel in the city, go shopping for toys and costumes at a soon-to-be-open novelties shop across from the Science Museum, then create your own experience.

Unless of course that’s a regular thing for you. :)

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opienandm t1_j4banpm wrote

From the (written) statement released by Morrissey:

”Senator Morrissey intends to let the justice system run it’s coarse.”

Under normal circumstances, it’s probably difficult to find a writer/editor late on a Friday night, but I’m surprised with the GA in session that he wasn’t able to get competent eyes on this masterpiece.

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opienandm t1_iy6uvl2 wrote

It’s pathetic that you think your contribution to racial equality is bleating, “racist!” like a brainless sheep when anyone threatens your fragile identity. And what exactly have you done to dismantle the racist infrastructure? How is your landlording contributing to improving the lives of the marginalized? What % of your units are below market rate? How many are rented to humans who served prison time due to systemic racism and injustice? I’ll bet it’s ZERO for both, because you probably pride yourself on the “vetting” you perform on your applicants and taking that risk might mean a lower profit, right?. I wonder how your “vetting” would stand up to a Fair Housing Act audit.

Try doing some actual work to improve equity and access for people who don’t have that humongous silver spoon in their mouth like you do, then get back to me. Maybe I’ll invest in your initiative(s) once you demonstrate that you want to be part of the solution rather than exacerbating the hate and racism you seem to lovingly embrace.

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opienandm t1_iy645kn wrote

Microbrewery, maybe.

On second thought, nah. If they make the beer, surely they can pour the beer. Part of the microbrewery experience is asking questions of the 18 year old pouring the beer, knowing full well that they know far more about practically every sort of weed than the beers they serve.

And if not, I’d rather they just put cans in refrigerator if they want me to serve myself. Or even better, let me pour my own on the honor system.

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