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opienandm t1_j8mlpi0 wrote
Reply to comment by CopOnTheRun in Good running spots? First time visiting by save_the_platypi
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_j8l9otz wrote
Reply to Where to dispose of a broken window AC unit by JWyattMcC
Who owns the unit?
Beyond the, “That’s what she said!”…. If you don’t own the A/C unit, you could be in for a big bill.
opienandm t1_j85pqkb wrote
Reply to comment by fusion260 in Possible Move From NOVA to RVA (Questions) by PeanutterButter101
Whoosh.
opienandm t1_j85nv58 wrote
I don’t the answers to any of your questions other than (v).
The internet is ver
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?
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)
opienandm t1_j6pdhi8 wrote
Reply to comment by Kindly_Boysenberry_7 in Real Estate 101 - How to Tell a Bad Flip From a Good One by Kindly_Boysenberry_7
There are really only two safe options for an ungrounded circuit:
- Rewire with a ground wire and install a three prong receptacle
- Replace the receptacle with a GFCI receptacle
These will in most cases protect humans from electrical shock. The second will NOT protect electronics however.
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.
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”.
opienandm t1_j6i07st wrote
Reply to Black Pudding? by Hipomus
I would check with Tanya at Belmont Butchery. If she doesn’t have any, she’ll likely know where you can get it.
opienandm OP t1_j69g9eg wrote
Reply to comment by tigranes5 in Report: The State of Housing in the Richmond Region 2023 by opienandm
Blacks are still the majority. You need to check your facts.
opienandm OP t1_j68jgvb wrote
Reply to comment by sleevieb in Report: The State of Housing in the Richmond Region 2023 by opienandm
I’m familiar with the second question, but I’m curious if you have any data on the first which would help to estimate the impact. With the vacancy rate so low, I’m not sure that’s an issue in the Richmond region.
opienandm OP t1_j68iqeh wrote
Reply to comment by gowhatyourself in Report: The State of Housing in the Richmond Region 2023 by opienandm
Thank you for providing some grounding for the still significant systemic drivers of housing disparity. In short, it is far more difficult for black and/or Hispanic people to obtain affordable housing of any type than the “average” person. AFAIK, nobody is addressing this directly.
opienandm t1_j5th42o wrote
Reply to comment by BlueXTC in Commercial Kitchen Space for Rent by [deleted]
Pssst. They aren’t looking for a place, they have a place.
opienandm t1_j5gdejq wrote
Reply to comment by MrPlowThatsTheName in RIP Postbellum by Littleprisonprism
The anti and post cancel out, so he/she/they are just bellum.
opienandm t1_j5bp438 wrote
Reply to comment by RVAforthewin in Montrose, Moseley and Highland Springs have Richmond area's fastest growing home prices by Charlesinrichmond
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.
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. :)
opienandm t1_j4banpm wrote
Reply to comment by FEdart in Joe Morrissey’s ex wife breaks silence and calls him a piece of shit on Instagram by jospence
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.
opienandm t1_j29rg1s wrote
“An expression that my kids have heard a thousand times and they can’t stand [is], “Finish the job. … You’re halfway there. You’re three-quarters [of] the way there.””
I hope the day soon comes when he won’t be able to use his kids as a marketing tool to portray himself as a decent human being.
opienandm t1_j0xkppw wrote
Reply to comment by lame_gaming in GRTC receives $4 million to close rural transit gaps by MatchboxVader22
It’s a test/proof of concept that isn’t funded for the long term.
Why would GRTC commit to higher costs for something like this? There is plenty of local data that shows bus routes to far suburbs are money losers.
opienandm t1_j0bpa8o wrote
Reply to Haven’t been back in 30+ years; looking for a few nostalgic hits. Alternate title: “they closed sixth street marketplace?!?” by Johoku
The bakery was likely Jean-Jacques in the Carytown Court shopping center. It closed in June 2020 after the deaths of the owners. Very sad.
opienandm t1_izufmn9 wrote
Reply to Respectfully RIP Rep Donald McEachin, but Stoney should not be on the shortlist to replace this man by UlruthOldran
Honestly, I don’t think he’d get enough support from the party to run for a US House seat. Anyway, Stoney’s next pursuit is Governor, so I don’t think anyone should fret about him going to Washington. Yet.
Unfortunately, that means he wants to stay in Richmond.
opienandm t1_j8y1yjn wrote
Reply to What is the deal with the concierge medical care concept out here? by smtcpa1
I think it’s awful in so many ways.
To get a reasonable of level care, you have to pay more. It allows doctors to load up the patient list, then see who is willing to pay to get to the front of the line.
To be honest, it’s just another way for the practices to pull money out of people rather than focusing on providing a standard of care according to who needs it most and not differentiating for those who can afford to pay more.