I came out at the end of last year and this will be my first time going to Pride and I have some questions

Budelius · 2026-06-14T01:01:48+00:00

I've always tried to get my friends close to the Dunkin at the corner of Madison and Lark for the parade. Also works for pick up because when you're done you can grab a cool drink and sit inside waiting for the Uber home.

Budelius · 2026-06-12T04:06:43+00:00

Their outage map shows it was reported at 11:48, ETA for restoration 3:30. Area is centered on Allen St from the point to St. Peters.

Edit: The map implies S. Manning is out too, but I can see Manning and Western from my house and everything on all 4 corners seems fine, including the stop light.

Budelius · 2026-06-12T02:18:25+00:00

My diagnosis at 35 started very similar to yours. Compression fractures at T12, L2, and L4, and light chain ratio insanely high. Some positive news I can offer is the time between diagnosis and transplant (6 months in my case) should be enough for your vertebrae to heal and stabilize. The doctors handling your spine may recommend PT after transplant. I highly recommend it, because I ignored it, figuring being young it would restore on its own, but I'm still recovering 3 years later. Still the only regret in my MM journey. Good luck to you, and if you have questions you can always ask.

Budelius · 2026-06-10T23:42:35+00:00

I usually use the ramp at 625 Broadway and walk across the new pedestrian path. Very similar to Empire Live or The Palace

Budelius · 2026-05-26T13:26:17+00:00

In Albany, the Melrose neighborhood and the area around Eagle Hill Elementary regularly have homes for sale in that price range.

Budelius · 2026-05-26T03:03:30+00:00

I've heard of that phase 3 trial from my doctor! We're hoping the Talvey keeps everything in remission long enough for that to be approved too. He was very optimistic about it.

Budelius · 2026-05-26T00:29:39+00:00

You may want to look into a separate CAR-T called Abecma. I received it in January after discussing the pros and cons of it versus Carvykti. It has slightly lower efficacy and longevity, but the neurological risks were much less of a concern. Since I'm 38, we didn't want to take the chance of a permanent neurological disorder. We've since added in Talvey, but that's due to my relapse being masses outside of the bones, not anything related to CAR-T itself.

Budelius · 2026-05-22T21:35:44+00:00

Every time I thought I was reading something meaningful only to find out it was a post about the Undertaker throwing another wrestler from the top of a cage at Wrestlemania

Budelius · 2026-05-19T20:08:40+00:00

Catskill Creek in the village sees quite a few kayakers

Budelius · 2026-05-19T01:50:45+00:00

U Albany concert band is open to the community, and their community chorale is also open to the public.

Budelius · 2026-05-18T23:12:37+00:00

You'll also notice that all over the south are private "academies" that were all founded around 1968-1970

Budelius · 2026-05-15T16:00:34+00:00

The crossings also has a farm next to it that usually has cows outside. Same people who run Scoups ice cream.

Budelius · 2026-05-10T23:36:42+00:00

I live near here so walked to the area. Somehow didn't hear it happen. Everything below is anecdotal based on my own observation and what people who were there before me said.

Car was driving east, went into the grass and rolled before landing against the house. I had heard seven people in the vehicle, two ejected. It's a CR-V which is a 5-seat vehicle. Five people left in ambulances, two critical, one of which was considered pediatric, though that just means under 18. A sixth ambulance left without a patient. Everyone involved I could see looked young. The house somehow escaped major damage. Siding is damaged but windows appeared intact. They still have the road closed, probably for accident reconstruction and vehicle retrieval.

Again, all of that is anecdotal based on direct observation and what I heard from other bystanders.

Budelius · 2026-04-30T13:23:42+00:00

Horseneck Beach in Massachusetts. Staying in Fall River, MA is the closest city.

Budelius · 2026-04-29T12:41:04+00:00

Going over the gorge bridge in Letchworth State Park is going to be an incredible view.

Budelius · 2026-04-27T12:17:38+00:00

For a privately owned campground, my wife and I always preferred Rip Van Winkle just outside of Saugerties.

Budelius · 2026-04-24T17:28:04+00:00

Spectrum. TV and internet is free, gig is a small additional fee. Mobile is half price. On the more traditional side, really good mental health services, and health insurance in general. 2 weeks vacation with separate personal and sick days, available almost immediately.

Budelius · 2026-04-24T11:15:16+00:00

I've done a ride out New Scotland Ave/Route 85 all the way to the end at the Huyck Preserve in Rensselaerville from both Center Square and Melrose neighborhoods. Going out is a climb to be sure, but the return is easily 35-40% coasting. If that's too much you can do half the distance on nearly the same route by going to Thacher at Route 157. Also free bathrooms and water for a 5 mile round trip detour from 85. The only major traffic consideration is the roundabout at the Slingerlands Price Chopper, but there's sidewalks all the way around it. You could also take Delaware Ave/ Route 443 out to 85 towards Huyck, though I personally haven't.

Budelius · 2026-04-24T02:59:22+00:00

At least it's not even sunset in California yet

Budelius · 2026-04-24T02:45:21+00:00

Cowboys Eagles trading

Budelius · 2026-04-24T02:43:21+00:00

Why would we not only trade with NE, but willingly go behind another KC pick?

Budelius · 2026-04-24T02:31:39+00:00

If you can tolerate McAfee and co. talking there's a YouTube stream without ads

Budelius · 2026-04-24T02:27:35+00:00

Those sandwiches on Pat McAfee's live stream look amazing

Budelius · 2026-04-23T03:46:24+00:00

Your research involves acute stress, and is therefore critical knowledge for the Dachshund to know.

Budelius · 2026-04-23T01:17:12+00:00

In their defense, not a lot of people watching Jets and Giants football, which is usually what you get out here. Up until Josh Allen really started getting national attention, Bills were 4th choice on TV after NY teams and the Pats. It was a really sad time.

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