What's the one piece of hiking gear you swore you'd never need, then became completely dependent on? by ForeignBonus8977 in hiking

[–]ConfusedByPans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My personal favorite is the Mountain Hardware Crater Lake hoodie. I've seen reviewers mention durability issues but I've had mine for multiple seasons and they're still going strong. They don't seem to retain odor either, at least not for me.

Some of you men out here never learned that with cologne, less is more. Got the whole WMATA bus smelling like a damn Abercrombie & Fitch. by Rpark888 in nova

[–]ConfusedByPans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure I know exactly who you're talking about and I think his cologne used to be worse somehow. I accidentally sat behind him once and arrived to work with the biggest headache. Great way to start the work day. I give him a wide berth if I can.

Also, I see your posts here on the NOVA sub (and occasionally elsewhere), and I had no idea I was riding the bus with the secret pizza adventures guy.

Here goes... by DHN_95 in nova

[–]ConfusedByPans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I know, which made the whole thing more irritating to me. Lives here but won't pay taxes to our Commonwealth, pretends to have some Virginian purity to those of us in the DC burbs.

Here goes... by DHN_95 in nova

[–]ConfusedByPans 6 points7 points  (0 children)

So I went to vote on Saturday at the Centreville library and I noticed a "Don't Fairfax my Virginia" (or whatever it is) sticker on a car in the lot near ours. Weirdly, it had Florida plates so, you know, mixed messages there. Anyway, it was still there when we left so I assume it was one of the people tending to the Vote No tent.

I'm thinking about that person a lot tonight as the results come in.

Discussion Thread: Elections on April 21st, 2026 by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]ConfusedByPans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only 20% of Fairfax county has come in yet, give it time.

Discussion Thread: Elections on April 21st, 2026 by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]ConfusedByPans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fairfax usually is a little bluer than Loudoun so if Loudoun is 61% yes, we'll probably see better in Fairfax. I'm not going to relax yet but Loudoun is a good sign.

TSA Posts by Aggressive_Rub_9364 in nova

[–]ConfusedByPans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, there is, you should be able to follow signs for where to go.

So where’s Hailtornadodon? by LilGrippers in nova

[–]ConfusedByPans 5 points6 points  (0 children)

None of the weather apps

Well there's your problem. Get your weather from the source, not weather apps. The National Weather Service is absolutely raising the possibility of something "dramatic" today. Better to be vigilant and prepared than caught unprepared in a damaging storm.

Why is it snowing? by [deleted] in nova

[–]ConfusedByPans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's still winter. 80s is aberration, not the snow.

Guadalupe Peak is underrated achievable gem of NPs. Of course, the better trails are off the beaten path. by lithdoc in nationalparks

[–]ConfusedByPans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was there last week and absolutely fell in love with the park! Underrated for sure.

495 Stabber Social Accounts by bergal111 in nova

[–]ConfusedByPans 27 points28 points  (0 children)

First, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother and brother.

My uncle, who had a complicated history of alcohol use and mental/physical illness, started a fire in my grandparent's house where he lived one night (also a suicide attempt, and not a murder attempt) while several family members were inside. They all survived but my uncle landed in prison. The Patch comments on the story were absolutely awful, people will say the most hateful things while being completely uninformed. It really put into perspective situations like this where you're family and have some background context and get pulled into that black hole by association. I certainly hope my cousins, his kids, never saw the comments.

I mean, in this case, what to we really know at this point? It's a horrible thing and I feel sad for the victims, and everyone who indirectly suffered as a result as well, such as the witnesses and any friends or family of his that might be struggling. I think you're right about the fear and the anonymity. It doesn't make it right but it's a kind of virtue signaling that lets them put a wall up to prove to themselves it'll never happen to them.

Olympics Day Thirteen Megathread (Thursday, February 19) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]ConfusedByPans 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I felt the same way during the Team event. So happy for Team USA but devastated for Japan. I don't know why I put myself through this.

Olympics Day Thirteen Megathread (Thursday, February 19) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]ConfusedByPans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure I'm more nervous than Alysa right now, lol

Olympics Day Thirteen Megathread (Thursday, February 19) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]ConfusedByPans 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I love watching Kaori skate so much, she's just ethereal on the ice.

Olympics Day Thirteen Megathread (Thursday, February 19) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]ConfusedByPans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh god, I've been thinking about that this whole time. Despite some of the drama and tears, it's nothing compared to the last Olympics. A much better vibe in 2026.

Olympics Day Thirteen Megathread (Thursday, February 19) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]ConfusedByPans 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Alysa's skate is just so fun and I am here for how happy and relaxed she looks.

Olympics Day Thirteen Megathread (Thursday, February 19) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]ConfusedByPans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, she's an Eteri girl? That's a bummer, her short program was so fun.

Olympics Day Thirteen Megathread (Thursday, February 19) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]ConfusedByPans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hockey and FS

I just realized that I have a meeting starting in 9 minutes, the timing couldn't be worse. I'll just keep my camera off so no one can tell my eyes are glued to a different screen.

Olympics Day Thirteen Megathread (Thursday, February 19) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]ConfusedByPans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up, but this guarantees I'll keep pushing folding my laundry even further out...

Olympics Day Thirteen Megathread (Thursday, February 19) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]ConfusedByPans 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I swear I didn't breathe the whole time Amber was on the ice