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Arcangelathanos t1_j1q151j wrote

We have a friend stopping by for a few hours on his way back home. He wants to stop at some breweries, but it looks like the places he really wants to try are closed. Sadness.

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what-the-what24 t1_j1q1hny wrote

Traveling home to RVA from spending Christmas in MD. Traffic on 95 South is fairly light EXCEPT around Occoquan. Why does traffic always seem to materialize and then magically disappear on this stretch of the highway?

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popeboyQ t1_j1q1uy0 wrote

Got the day off but I'm dealing with a toothache. I think I'm going to do some retail therapy (online, I can't stand crowds, plus it's colder than shit) to get my mind off of it.

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Paxvertue t1_j1q1yk3 wrote

Stalling... need to put on some gross clothes and start work on my frozen pipe situation in the crawl space. Yuck. Hope everyone has a wonderful day !

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The_UnknownTA t1_j1q2guy wrote

I'm getting a head start on my mom's birthday (2nd to last week of Jan). I wanted her to send the night at the Jefferson lol (I'm a a dreamer) but I think I'll surprise her with a redo of the patio for her gardening needs.

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Shaunisdone t1_j1q2mkx wrote

It's only 9? My father in law has already made me take 3 tequilas!

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Btdtsouthside t1_j1q2umj wrote

Today is a no plans day. Not going to do anything if I can help it. Just coffee and couch followed by wine and couch. Might take a walk if it gets up to 30. Ignoring all responsibilities and the piles of gift bags and wrapping paper in the living room. Ignoring the stack of pots that need washing. I’ll see if my family decides to wash them but probably not. Not helping the economy by shopping. my 1959 house has stayed at 67 with the heat pump blowing nonstop so I cant complain until I get the dominion bill. Unambitious Monday.

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jodyhighrola t1_j1q2y1u wrote

Ahhh the awkward week between the holidays. My favorite time to commit time theft!

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ripleyajm t1_j1q3bub wrote

When we left Saturday morning the water was frozen in our bathroom. Left the hot water dripping and came back last night and it was fine…and now our kitchen sink is frozen 😩 don’t think anything burst so hopefully the sun will melt everything today

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SarahOnTheHill t1_j1q3k57 wrote

Waking up in a hotel because we had a pipe burst and the quickest we can get a plumber in is Tuesday at 8 am.

I did bring containers to fill with water to bring home today.

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GrayRVA t1_j1q51en wrote

I was the first person to clock into work this morning. Apparently we’re closed today, but hey. I’m awake and showered!

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DeezEyez t1_j1q58ck wrote

Back in the office, and not excited about it. My 2-day holiday vacation was literally just a very busy weekend. I hope everyone who has this week off enjoys themselves and their downtime or time with their families.

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Hiltson87 t1_j1q5ahn wrote

I'm at work because no one told me I had today off. on the plus side I'm now getting a 4 day weekend so I didn't drive here for nothing.

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Btdtsouthside t1_j1q7bpd wrote

Oil of cloves can help with a toothache. Just swab some on the gum with a q tip. (Make sure you’re not allergic to cloves first.). My grandfather was a dentist in the time before lidocaine and this is what he recommended.

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cantaloupe-490 t1_j1q7mtd wrote

Savoring my day off. Doing normal 'sunday' stuff in our house -- groceries and generally getting caught up for the week. Avoiding the protestant urge to fill my whole day with work. And enjoying as much cross stitching as my repetitive-injured wrist will tolerate.

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thefugginhanz t1_j1q7u6j wrote

Paying January rent early since I’ll be going to Nashville to see widespread panic on new years and then immediately going to Florida to see the grandparents for a late Christmas and won’t be back until the 9th. This last weekend was something that I was very panicked about, but now that it’s over I am very glad and relieved.

Now to relish in the fact that I bought my 4 year nephew a “no” soundboard button that has like 10 different “no”s on it and my brother and his lil family will have to drive all the way back to Iowa with it. A gift that shall keep on giving >:)

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Nothing2SeeHere4U t1_j1q88wu wrote

Trying to get my hot water fixed so I can shower and clean the dishes. Landlord's office is closed today so spent nearly an hour on hold with the answering service this morning for emergent repairs. I just want to be clean

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Davidm241 t1_j1q8dkj wrote

Toothache are some of the worst kind of pain. Just constant. I’m m awaiting gum surgery in March. No pain, but I have to brush and floss after I eat anything or my breath is rancid. I hope you feel better soon!

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SarahOnTheHill t1_j1qazkm wrote

Right! I thought Tuesday was really good. When we thanked the guy for the appointment he seemed surprised. I can only imagine the mean comments he was getting because no one could come out on Christmas.

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7SlotGrill t1_j1qbdzh wrote

Nursing my knee and couch-binging some TV...getting up to date on Yellowstone. Want to try to walk a bit so my knee isn't so stiff

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Herownself t1_j1qd4nx wrote

I found out this morning that I have covid. Antigen test was negative but PCR was positive. It sucks.

It's too hot under my comforter and far too cold without it. And one of my ears is plugged up.

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Johoku t1_j1qe0x4 wrote

Thinking today might be the day to walk all over creation while the decorations are still up and the weather is nice.

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MissLauraCroft t1_j1qehnk wrote

I’m homesick today. My 2 little kids and I are in the middle of a 3-week holiday trip so they can see their dad. We’re staying the whole time at my ex-in-laws’ house. I’m fortunate we all get along so well and they’re very hospitable, but I hate staying in other people’s houses and I miss my apartment, my plants, my boyfriend, my bed, my schedule, my car, my privacy, etc etc. It’s been a nice Christmas, but I’m dying to get home to Richmond.

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unlikely-radish-45 t1_j1qf4jv wrote

I am never spending Christmas alone again. This has been boring and depressing, and for what. I did not need more alone time.

Any brunch spots open today? I'm going to bundle up and get out.

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momthom427 t1_j1qgfvk wrote

I’m going to get brave and install a sisal runner on my stairs.

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TheCheeseDevil t1_j1qhm45 wrote

Using the day off to break down my 5 gal aquarium and set it back up. My methuselah pet shrimp finally died, he was my holdout while several types of algae slowly took over the tank. Excited to start from scratch

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BlueXTC t1_j1qldom wrote

Reclaiming my office/hobby space and installing a second color printer. One for documents and one for photos. Weird actually seeing the desktop after clearing out all the post it notes etc., Made turkey for dinner last night so leftovers today for lunch. Th migraine I had finally passed as the storms finally left the area. Now my noggin feels like someone played football with it.

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BabyBat07 t1_j1qnato wrote

Being totally lazy enjoying an extra day off work! Hanging with my cats and catching up on some shows.

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jking94 t1_j1qnkgr wrote

Gonna help my dad put up a rack in his garage, then catching a flight back to RVA from the Midwest @ 5am tomorrow 😭

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booknerd951 t1_j1qvkjn wrote

Made crepes, bacon, and eggs for breakfast. Finishing out my Hobbit/ LOTR marathon. Happy holidays y'all!

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PhoenixAshies t1_j1qw7wb wrote

Husband and I are both off today, so it's a lazy Monday with a Yellowstone marathon until I go see dad at MRMC later this evening. Back to work tomorrow for a short week, then off again next Monday.

Still absolutely floored at the gifts I got for Christmas - husband got us tickets to go to a Caps game (I've never been!) And his parents got us tickets to go see Hamilton when it comes back through in April!

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thefugginhanz t1_j1qzq86 wrote

Just some good ol sibling rivalry ;) plus when I asked my nephew what he wanted for Christmas he said “no!” So just to clarify I said “you want no for Christmas?” And to that he said “yes!”

A bit of malicious compliance.

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Ace417 t1_j1r2u9x wrote

Haggle on price and then refinance later through whatever bank you want. They’ll move on price to get you under their financing. Your credit won’t take a hit the second time if you do it soon enough.

Best of luck!

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Ace417 t1_j1r2y0w wrote

Is there a baby hippo cam yet?

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ExpensiveSyrup t1_j1r3bwg wrote

I got up early, went to the dr, and then took a three hour nap. I've been sick over the last four days, the dr said it's "just" my eustachian tubes. Doesn't necessarilly explain why I feel like death warmed over, but it does explain the vertigo. At least it's not covid like last Christmas. I am going to go see some family tonight, hoping it will be chill and then I can spend tomorrow doing some more napping and reading. I have a giant to do list but I really want to just relax this week as much as I can. January is going to be 100 mph at work and I already am dreading going back.

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suarezi93 t1_j1r7p8v wrote

I am at work and I am actually scheduled to be here -_-

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Ashbin t1_j1rf3v6 wrote

> Our house is on a slab.

My first house was that way and I had the same issues with the "what if" a pipe bust under the slab.

House I've been in now for 20 years I designed. All brick exterior, lots of insulation, and on a 4 foot fully lit, closed (no vents) and heated and air conditioned crawl space fully sealed. Crawl still looks new under there, and A/C equipment that has had to come out and be changed one time had the installers saying the 16 year old one looked like it just came out of the box. No dust or bug problems.

Then again, I even put hurricane tie-downs on the roofing. So I was out to stop crap from happening.

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PercyDovetonsils t1_j1rutp4 wrote

It must be an epidemic. I’ve been meaning to find a new dentist since the previous one is a little far from us and we haven’t been there since the pandemic started. I haven’t actually done the adult thing and called though. Of course I lost a crown at Christmas dinner. Of course all the dentists in my area are closed today. I’m not sure how long it’ll take to get in even after the offices open. <sigh>

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allamingo t1_j1s4i5s wrote

I was hyping up 23rd and Main’s truffle fries to my gf, only to find out they shut down in Nov 😭 they’ve been on my mind for the past week

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stickynohte t1_j1sfua8 wrote

Just got back to Richmond after driving for 8 hours (was supposed to be under 4.5 hours). I’m drained and happy to be home and done with family time for a bit. Gonna make dinner, grab my book, and curl up with my cat.

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SwordfishTraining637 t1_j1w24em wrote

Nothing much. Got haircut today!!! Been celebrating Christmas with my family and getting ready for New Years!!!

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