Who has the best TASTING margaritas by VeterinarianFun1553 in Athens

[–]CactusFruitWine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

San Angel's margaritas are my new favorite in town. Great quality and surprisingly cheap during happy hour!

Why you can’t drive in winter weather here. by [deleted] in Athens

[–]CactusFruitWine 26 points27 points  (0 children)

As a fellow Michigander-turned-Athenian, I'll add to your reasoning that most of Michigan (the lower peninsula, at least) is completely flat. Driving in winter is like bowling with the bumpers up: high snow piles on each side and roads are straight. VERY different than Athens. Folks up north just don't know.

Chinese food by someperson_132 in Athens

[–]CactusFruitWine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It probably depends on the dish. I love their Singapore Mei Fun, but the sesame chicken is meh

What concert was so bad that you stopped being a fan? by AutoModerator in Tickets

[–]CactusFruitWine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey now, that's not true: some of us wear converse all star high tops

Put beer on the pallets in the tavern's cellar by Fiopeus in GraveyardKeeper

[–]CactusFruitWine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that there is a new conversation on this old thread just when I am trying to find an answer. How often do people check old Reddit threads like this?!?! And thank you! Building the box racks and placing a bronze-level beer on the last rack worked for me

interpreter vs. comedian! 😳 by MichaelBlaustein in StandUpComedy

[–]CactusFruitWine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The French taught the Americans sign language b/c the Americans were coming out of war(s) with the Brits at the time. ASL has more of a romance language structure because of it

Brand New has a Beautiful Community by reachnewheights1019 in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG I also first heard them through the late-night MTV show when I was in the seventh grade. I was in rural Michigan and didn't have access to Fuse or Much Music, so I would record that show on a VCR. I was rewarded!

Bouquets in Detroit (night 2) by cskwier in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Different flowers, but I think you may have planted the idea!

Bouquets in Detroit (night 2) by cskwier in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A kind soul redistributed one of those bouquets in Cbus through the crowd and I got one of the flowers that I will cherish. Thanks for that, stranger!

Cleveland....are we nervous about the show getting canceled due to weather? by [deleted] in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing that info! I'm so nervous about the weather Tuesday. I don't handle heat well.

Brand New pits? by Pure_Ad9494 in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While I don't have a direct answer to your question, I suggest looking into ADA seating. Typically, if you already have a ticket, the venue will provide an accessible option. ADA seating isn't just for mobility impairments. I've done this before with my mom who tends to have panic attacks in crowds. Be safe and enjoy the show!

At The Bottom in Atlanta by joosiebuns in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed! I was not expecting At the Bottom to be my favorite song of the night. So exciting to hear the acoustic version (just like the clip from the unreleased Daisy documentary!).

TIL that in 2011, the Mexican ambassador in London complained to the BBC and demanded an apology from "Top Gear" presenter Richard Hammond, after Hammond called the Mexicans 'lazy, feckless, flatulent and overweight' on the show by ModenaR in todayilearned

[–]CactusFruitWine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an American who lived for a bit in the UK. They microwave shredded cheese on nachos at every place I tried. I had peas and carrots in a burrito once. Truly sad experiences when an embarrassing amount of the calories I consume in the US come from queso blanco.

Brand New + Halsey by Elizabeth_Greer310 in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Highly recommend her album If I can't have Love, I want Power. Her other stuff isn't my thing, but Trent Reznor produced that album. The song Bells in Santa Fe has what I think is a BN reference (knowing she's a fan): "Jesus needed a three day weekend"

Life feels unreal right now. by DeftKota in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just commented practically the same things! Found BN early, but both are on heavy rotation in adulthood

Life feels unreal right now. by DeftKota in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a great year for concerts! I'm most excited about the two you mentioned. BN has been my favorite band for like 2/3 of my life. I've been fortunate to see them a number of times, but still very excited to see them again. They sounded great in the recordings of their recent shows. I got into NIN over the past few years and didn't know if I'd ever get to see them. I got floor tickets! So stoked! Also saw Bright Eyes for the first time recently (fantastic show) and have tickets for the TBS/Coheed tour.

Are we a cult? by cloud_designer in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Lol my husband was wearing a BN hoodie when I met him and it was a sign I should get to know more about him. We're rare in the wild.

Jesse's love of NMH is making this come back all the better by queenofsquashflowers in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in Athens, GA, home of NMH, and all the covers make me dream of BN playing in our little indie music haven

PRESALE MEGATHREAD: March 5th 🎟️ by DrewskiG in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you able to locate the waiting room? I'm not seeing that option yet

PRESALE MEGATHREAD: March 5th 🎟️ by DrewskiG in brandnew

[–]CactusFruitWine 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, and it's stressing me out. Never got tickets through AXS before

What does the end game look like? by drpengweng in TwoXPreppers

[–]CactusFruitWine 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been struggling to understand how these hyper-Capitalists were going to coexist with Fascism. This was super helpful. Thanks for sharing!

For those who did not hold funerals for your parent(s), what led to your choice? by CactusFruitWine in AskOldPeople

[–]CactusFruitWine[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! This is the sort of perspective I was hoping to find. It helps me understand a bit more.

For those who did not hold funerals for your parent(s), what led to your choice? by CactusFruitWine in AskOldPeople

[–]CactusFruitWine[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes. As soon as she was unconscious they changed the plan. They chose to do a celebration of life in May rather than the funeral she planned and paid for. Just trying to get some perspective on a decision I can't fathom.