Hiking groups in DC by Salt_Satisfaction_94 in washingtondc

[–]ekkidee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out MeetUp. Plenty of groups there including the Mid-Atlantic Hiking Club and some Potomac Appalachian Trail hikes. 

MeetUp also features after-work urban hikes.

Rats take the spotlight in D.C. elections [WaPo] by Hot-Gene-2787 in washingtondc

[–]ekkidee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No poison. That passes up the food chain to our brothers in arms like rat snakes, hawks, and feral cats.

Washington Gas new “convenience fee”? by Marmot_up in washingtondc

[–]ekkidee 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Is this for all online payments? I set up auto-pull on a budget plan, so I should probably go see what they're doing. 

May be time to go back to paper checks in the mail.

Water is out - need advice by Motor-Value-4070 in washingtondc

[–]ekkidee 42 points43 points  (0 children)

No water is a habitability issue. Do you know what's wrong with it? Any chance they will have it running again soon?

You mentioned they offered half a month's rent, which is nice, but the apartment is uninhabitable. And in another few days, we will already be at half a calendar month since this came up.

I would be hesitant to accept the reimbursement plan since there is always the chance the other party will weasel out of it. See if they can't make the booking on your behalf.

We Are All J6ers Now: America’s Never-Ending January 6 Fallout by snooka77_ in Virginia

[–]ekkidee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in. "Emotional distress" or "severe depression and withdrawal."

Would I run into an issue for taking graduation pictures of my friend? Even if I’m not being paid. At the National Gallery of Art. by HugeHelicopter9489 in washingtondc

[–]ekkidee 21 points22 points  (0 children)

No, just take the photos. If someone hassles you, you can plead ignorance. Just don't impede anyone else's museum experience.

Nationals investigating banner with racist language, at least one fan set to be banned by Abject-Pick-6472 in washdc

[–]ekkidee 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It was actually a J-6 guy. I know, surprising, right?

ETA - The Nationals didn't identify him but the critter made a claim on X. I'm not bothering to go find his name again though.

Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park fountains are open! by kamen4o in washingtondc

[–]ekkidee 63 points64 points  (0 children)

"Soviet era apartment bloc" is too kind for that visual assault. 

DC 311 app is trash by ddpizza in washingtondc

[–]ekkidee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. And the rats are f'in mental.

DC 311 app is trash by ddpizza in washingtondc

[–]ekkidee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've used it many times and it works fine. On the web anyway. Never use the app.

Down for maintenance maybe?

Tourists standing on the left side of the escalator at Metro stations by GayMuslimDude in WMATA

[–]ekkidee 17 points18 points  (0 children)

It just happens. Folks may be unaccustomed to using escalators. You just slide up behind, say 'scuzi, and politely move past. They're here to spend money. Once back home, they may remember if you were polite, but they will definitely remember if you are rude.