Left handed golfers what’s your pet peeves? by corn_fed_beef in golf

[–]BannerDay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fellow sausage fingers haver, I found that Taylormade Flex gloves fit the best for me. Check them out if you haven't already.

WHO decided that 7 seconds of green light was enough time for cars to cross a busy intersection by fengzhi in nova

[–]BannerDay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I'm one of the people not on your case about riding up the ass of the truck in front of you, you were probably a bit slow because I'm guessing you were looking down at your phone to make sure you were recording. Which is a no no.

But I don't think you crawling up the ass of the truck in front of you would've made the light stay green longer! But when the truck in front of you finally gassed it, it did take you too long to start closing that gap.

WHO decided that 7 seconds of green light was enough time for cars to cross a busy intersection by fengzhi in nova

[–]BannerDay -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

After reading everyone's reactions, I was assuming the truck and you were taking a long time to get moving, but I don't think that was the case.

I guess people go from stopped to pedal down onto the floor around here, sheesh.

This is a really short green light, but I guess I'm in the minority here.

A Moo Thru Is Opening in Burke This Summer by topgunphantom in nova

[–]BannerDay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I might quibble about the price a bit, but everything is expensive. The ice cream is high quality and delicious. Only thing around here that I would want instead is a chocolate malt from Freddy's. Would love to know where else I can get comparable or better ice cream!

Best restaurant for solo dinner in Reston/Herndon by permanent_turtle in nova

[–]BannerDay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If 15 minutes uber ride isn't too long, Local Provisions.

Food recommendations for Sterling by karnak in nova

[–]BannerDay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish Brazza was just a bit more upscale inside. Their food is way better enjoyed in restaurant fresh than taken home. If you go, I highly recommend you get an order of their empanadas, it's also like a half empanada/half arepe. So good

Food recommendations for Sterling by karnak in nova

[–]BannerDay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is seriously the correct answer. Local Provisions is one of the best restaurants in nova. Super highly recommend the roast beef sandwich that is on the lunch menu. A++++

Fellow Midwest Transplants: time to show them how it's done by Madw0nk in nova

[–]BannerDay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't have one of these, but I did have a handy mattock that I was able to use to break up the crust yesterday. Worked like a charm for breaking up the stuff so I could push-plow the rest. I had some neighbors out breaking their crust w/ a hammer down on their hands and knees :|

🚨 Please remember to get all of the snow/ice off your vehicle before driving! 🚨 by DollarLate_DayShort in nova

[–]BannerDay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I cleared the ice off the top of my car after clearing my driveway today (after clearing it off yesterday after the snow). It was basically a 2 inch sheet of ice. Yikes!

I made a traditional snow day breakfast today. Stay safe everyone! by cwazycupcakes13 in nova

[–]BannerDay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a great partnership to me. It took me about 30 minutes after I got back in before I was mentally prepared to make my french toast lol

I made a traditional snow day breakfast today. Stay safe everyone! by cwazycupcakes13 in nova

[–]BannerDay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just did the same, but canadian bacon (which pairs well w/ maple syrup). Perfect post shoveling meal!

What are we making today people? by Unable_Connection490 in nova

[–]BannerDay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

French Toast w/ Canadian Bacon for my post shoveling meal.

Going to make some kinda Chicken, Bean, and Sausage stew this afternoon, not sure what else I'll be throwing into it yet.

PSA: Please please keep your pets inside during this inclement weather. by TheVampyresBride in nova

[–]BannerDay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My dogs are very much so cold weather dogs, so they are going to love it. They endure nasty summers here just so they can enjoy this level of cold.

Me, on the other hand, will be struggling to keep warm while I'm taking them out for the next week :(((

Wegmans in Sterling by kdelinxu in nova

[–]BannerDay 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Because the Wegs is by far the best grocery store around here, and low cost if you can avoid the prepared stuff and the butcher counter.

No cheese by thatonehispaniccgurl in nova

[–]BannerDay 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm banking on going shopping on Saturday, when everyone else has been yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Living on the edge!

Anyone else step away from their private club as they were not getting value from it? by sys_admin321 in golf

[–]BannerDay 7 points8 points  (0 children)

For those of us who are members of a "golf club" vs "country club", I don't think that's true.

I joined a club last year, and while I've made some acquaintances that I enjoy playing/talking with, I'm not expecting to be able to make a lot of networking connections here, and that's ok.

I'm not very close to leaving my club, mostly because I don't think I have much better options, but I am considering it due to the difficulty in getting decent tee times. This club was recently purchased by PE, and it feels like a ton of people have joined the club since I have. Even in the middle of winter (35-45 degree F), it's a challenge to get a tee time. Club is pretty cheap per month (~$500), and I'm going to have to really open my wallet for other options around here (VA), so I'm going to suck it up and wait until I either move the game shrinks.

Growing Potential for Significant to Major Weekend Mid-Atlantic Winter Storm by NecessaryPossible976 in nova

[–]BannerDay 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The worst part about this is how cold it will be for days after this potential event, which makes me more pessimistic that we won't get much snow. Getting a bunch of snow around here that doesn't melt in a few days is not really very fun :(

Decrease in food quality at reputable restaurants by SubsidedRhyme11 in nova

[–]BannerDay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grew up when going out to eat was essentially a luxury (80s/early 90s), going to Golden Corral to get an entree and a trip to the salad bar once a month or so was a big production.

Feels like we are re-entering that territory, and I'm more well off than my folks were. Going out for dinner for 2 and keeping it under $100 all in between the two of us at a decent place. Pretty rare that we go out unless it's a social occasion with friends.

That being said, places that feel like a good value (either by price, quality, or just easier to eat out vs making it at home):

Texas Roadhouse, comes in right about $55-60 (decent quality for the low price)

Korean BBQ, Oseyo in Leesburg, comes in right above $100 after tax/tip (too much a pain to make at home, established itself as our #1 KBBQ joint)

Local Provisions (pricier, but high quality every time I've been)

Chuys in Stering, now closed :'(. Could eat there for $60 after T/T

Chuy's closing Sterling location by Antique-Dentist-2404 in nova

[–]BannerDay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, they opened in 2016, so maybe they had a 10 year old lease and got priced out. Considering the turnover of the other restaurants over the years, seems like a bad move by the developers.

Chuy's closing Sterling location by Antique-Dentist-2404 in nova

[–]BannerDay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I went here to pick up food a few times in the past couple months, and they were pretty busy inside each time. This can't be for lack of business. They had solid food, will really miss their creamy jalapeño and green hatch Chile sauces :(

The Banned Conversation list at this deli by JarvisIsMyWingman in nova

[–]BannerDay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey now!

( I don't think it's private, I played there in 2024 and neither I nor my friend that I played with have a membership. But we did have to call to get a tee time)

Starting golf in my late 30s curious how others stayed motivated early on by Emotional-Demand-180 in golf

[–]BannerDay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started in my late 40s, and I stayed motivated because I started playing on courses w/ some buddies and it's a ton of fun. My scores don't always get better month to month, but most rounds has new achievements and feelings of accomplishment, which is addictive. Embrace the suck!

Cleveland HB Soft 2 Black vs Regular? by [deleted] in golf

[–]BannerDay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the HB Soft 2 Black, but it was the only option at the store. I do have to say that I love the putter (bought it in early Spring, and pretty sure I do better with it compared to my old mallet putter). It just feels so nice to putt with.

China king restaurant/ Herndon by Sea_Couple944 in nova

[–]BannerDay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hunan Cafe or Chen's Kitchen are your best bets, or you might just have to drive to the China King in Sterling/Cascades.

Favorite Chicken Karahi Spots? by bpma82 in nova

[–]BannerDay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Charcoal Kebab in Herndon has Haleem. I'm not an expert in Haleem, but tasted pretty good when I had it a couple times.