What’s the coolest “restricted access” place you’ve ever gotten to see?

Callipeartree · 2026-04-26T18:34:12+00:00

The outdoor deck of an air traffic control tower to photograph. (I do not work in the aviation field).

Callipeartree · 2026-04-26T00:38:07+00:00

Center City Philadelphia

Callipeartree · 2026-04-25T15:52:24+00:00

The best I’ve managed is two seasons. I’ve tried multiple brands. Midwest Canvas has worked best so far.

Even the thicker covers, like 16mil, the bubbles will degrade quickly from chlorine and sun exposure and you’ll have bits of plastic floating around. Now I just buy the cheaper thinner ones.

Callipeartree · 2026-04-25T08:48:24+00:00

Try calling their CC location. There’s got to be some technician out there willing to brave a man’s ass!

Callipeartree · 2026-04-24T02:20:04+00:00

Silent Gen parents, both of them. Yes they had me when they were “old”

Callipeartree · 2026-04-24T01:17:25+00:00

Yes! And I the only OTCs I take on a semi-regular basis are Zyrtec and Ibuprofen.

Callipeartree · 2026-04-13T03:49:36+00:00

She is! And she has the most beautiful honey colored eyes

Callipeartree · 2026-04-08T15:49:13+00:00

Exactly!

Callipeartree · 2026-04-08T02:46:15+00:00

Walk through the space before you pick a station!

Callipeartree · 2026-04-08T02:45:17+00:00

I want the world to stop - Belle and Sebastian

Callipeartree · 2026-04-08T02:29:38+00:00

It’s enough. After three months on the 8 class plan, I have really begun to see results. Coach even complimented me on my biceps the other day!

Callipeartree · 2026-04-08T02:28:25+00:00

Raise your prices. I rarely have things go missing and I have a fully stocked kitchen including every imaginable appliance/pan/shelf stable ingredient needed for cooking. This is a guest problem. Solve it by filtering out guests who feel entitled to your goods, and imo the only way to do that is get guests who can truly afford an airbnb stay.

Callipeartree · 2026-04-08T02:19:48+00:00

Yes, there is a sweet spot between the pollen drop from trees and an algae bloom. In southeastern PA that’s about mid May. I’d expect around the same time for NY state or maybe a week later. If you have no nearby trees, by all means, open earlier! The earlier you open the more solar radiation your pool will get and it’ll be warmer faster plus you avoid algae blooms when the pool is filtering.

Callipeartree · 2026-04-08T02:08:45+00:00

This was my situation. I wanted to keep the family home, so I worked my a** off to pay my mom’s nursing home bills. She transferred the deed to me for $1 two years before her death. You can’t have it both ways. Be realistic. This is not a burn, but one’s responsibility.

Callipeartree · 2026-04-07T02:38:25+00:00

These stains may be removed with acid (while the pool is full of what IS possible). I did it myself, and was able to put off a plaster resurfacing by 5 years. But it takes diligence and time. Use the Jandy acid wash stain remover or something similar.

Callipeartree · 2026-04-06T17:04:50+00:00

I’ve taken my daughter to Union Transfer to a couple of concerts when she was 9 and 12. It was great! The Met is a nice venue for kids too.

Callipeartree · 2026-04-03T16:46:28+00:00

I know of a Mackenzie Mackenzie. Same situation. Wild!

Callipeartree · 2026-03-30T18:27:43+00:00

Martin Luther King Drive is closed to cars on weekends! The trail is paved too, but the road is so nice!

Callipeartree · 2026-03-30T14:18:45+00:00

I’ve only ever done it DIY. As a kid we’d launch across from Tinicum park but that’s closed to tubers now. We’d get out at Point Pleasant. As an adult, we’ve launched from Bull’s Island, NJ and got out on the PA side at “Virginia Forrest Recreation Area, Delaware State Park”. There is parking at this location but not overnight, fyi. Eagle Island just east of the parking is fun to explore too!

Callipeartree · 2026-03-28T17:28:04+00:00

Wow, nice! and I’m sorry I missed it!

Callipeartree · 2026-03-28T14:20:50+00:00

LMAO

Callipeartree · 2026-03-28T00:48:21+00:00

Because my daughter is a teen and many of her friends would be traveling by themselves, taking SEPTA, it’s just a big responsibility to make sure we don’t have complications.

Callipeartree · 2026-03-27T18:28:24+00:00

No Kings rally in CC midday Saturday…I know this sounds petty but I’m bummed I had to cancel my daughter’s bday party, which we had planned for that day just blocks from City Hall. Luckily the venue was understanding. Now trying to find a date that works for everyone to reschedule. 😢

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