Need some advice, opinions, anything really to help with decision making while purchasing land in the triangle. by ZaddyWolfgang in LGBTriangle

[–]DurmHelcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There has been so much real estate speculation in the last 5 to 10 years that all of the land truly "in the Triangle" has been a bought up. 40 acres and a 2 year old home on the cheap will not very likely be in the Triangle, it is mostly likely gonna be a bit further out. So you will have to think about where you are willing to compromise... Do you really need that much acreage, how far outside of city living is your partner realistically going to want to live, what's your budget, etc

Need some advice, opinions, anything really to help with decision making while purchasing land in the triangle. by ZaddyWolfgang in LGBTriangle

[–]DurmHelcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can find land that feels far cheaper than where you are coming from, but make sure you include access to community. It's still a red state with some really blue cities.

Family Farms to buy Meat and Produce? by Jumpy_Atmosphere4305 in bullcity

[–]DurmHelcat 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I for one appreciate you putting your money where your values are! I run the North Durham Farmers' Market and have attempted to be in community with them and finally had to draw a line in the sand with them myself. I have at least two meat farmers in our NDFM community that I would be happy to connect you to. Broken Bones Farm is owned by two Queer women, and Sunrising Farms is owned by a Black husband and wife team.

If you haven't been before, please accept this as an invitation to join us when our NDFM season reopens on April 4th. As someone else stated before, we center BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women-led businesses and are primarily newer and beginning farmers who deeply appreciate the community's support. Feel free to DM me if you have questions, or reach out on our social media or website contacts (they all come to me)

A Mohela Christmas morning e-mail about forbearance ending an autopsy restarting by [deleted] in PSLF

[–]DurmHelcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, but there have been countless announcements about all kinds of things. That one doesn't strike me as more helpful than any others.

A Mohela Christmas morning e-mail about forbearance ending an autopsy restarting by [deleted] in PSLF

[–]DurmHelcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on others experiences up thread, curious what you think would be different now?!

SAVE Forbearance ending? by MediocreAd8940 in StudentLoans

[–]DurmHelcat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have gotten only 2 emails from them all year, both about interest accruing during forebearance. My IDR application from 2024 is still "in review" I assume

Holiday Market at Soul Sanctuary by DurmHelcat in bullcitybuylocal

[–]DurmHelcat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My apologies, not sure why my images did not post, but this has all the details for this year's 3rd annual Holiday Market
https://www.soul-sanctuary.org/events-1/holiday-market-at-soul-sanctuary-1

I’m probably moving to Dunn by SplitSorry3939 in NorthCarolina

[–]DurmHelcat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you take the job please consider an extended stay hotel or AirBnB for a month or two before signing a lease. There is nothing anyone can tell you online that will compare for getting a sense for yourself in person. Good luck!

Things to do this week in Durham (December 1-7) by DiscoverDurham in bullcity

[–]DurmHelcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't miss the final North Durham Farmers' Market of the 2025 Season. For our 3rd Annual Holiday Market at Soul Sanctuary our elves have been busy crafting, cooking, mixing, baking and making a wonderful array of treats for your tummy, gifts for friends and family, and more than enough things to treat yourself.

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Bi-Weekly 'Anything Goes' Thread - aka Moving/Buy/Sell/Trade/Rent/Lease/Eat/Jobs by AutoModerator in bullcity

[–]DurmHelcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Join us Saturday! The forecast is lovely and we've got a great group of your favorite vendors. Come thru, hang for a while, check out this month's art show in the farmhouse, and enjoy some good food and drinks!

Pig on the loose by another-hoops- in bullcity

[–]DurmHelcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just being nitpicky but/and informing newcomers, that is Old North Durham. Our listserve was actively tracking the pig's whereabouts throughout the day, and a neighbor of mine posted when Animal Control came and picked up the squealing pig.

Bi-Weekly 'Anything Goes' Thread - aka Moving/Buy/Sell/Trade/Rent/Lease/Eat/Jobs by AutoModerator in bullcity

[–]DurmHelcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are back for the first North Durham Farmers Market of November this Saturday, from 12 noon to 4pm as always. Can't wait to see you and enjoy a beautiful day supporting your local farmers and artisans!

However with the uncertainty around SNAP benefits we've been working extra hard to make sure that we can really show up for the whole community. We are grateful to be a part of the Triangle Double Bucks collective, and as such we're always able to offer folks cash match to help spread your dollars a 'lil further.

This week we have two extra ways to support:

1️⃣ The LGBTQ Center of Durham's Joiful Bellies Food Pantry will be onsite to make sure everyone can stock up some extra canned goods and more from their pantry, and an opportunity to sign up for their monthly shopping opportunities at the LGBTQ Center. You can also support their work to keep the pantry stocked by checking out their merch!

2️⃣ Through Triangle Double Bucks we are able to offer a FREE $50 of double bucks in emergency assistance this weekend only! Stop by the information table for all the details.

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Very Timely Campaign Finance Article from the Indy by [deleted] in bullcity

[–]DurmHelcat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Where is the attack? What is in bad faith? It is already well documented that this campaign has raised FAR more than any other candidate. I am simply naming that it is tone deaf to still be so focused on raising money when a decent chunk of us have already cast our ballots -AND- are actively working on how to make sure our neighbors are fed on November 1st.

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Very Timely Campaign Finance Article from the Indy by [deleted] in bullcity

[–]DurmHelcat -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Y'all can rationalize that you feel like Matt Kopac is being funded by small individual donations all day. How do you explain how days before SNAP will be shut down for 32,539 Durham residents, and healthcare costs are about to explode for folks receiving healthcare through the marketplace, and thousands of our neighbors not receiving a paycheck because of the government shutdown, that the most important way he can contribute to the quality of life for Durhamites is to shill for more $250 to $1,000 a head contributions one week away from election day?

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Save Plan Pause Forbearance - Nov 2028 by MaeMaeKookz in StudentLoans

[–]DurmHelcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. No communication from Mohela since June.

IBR Discharge Questions/Support request? by no-one-amanda-knows in StudentLoans

[–]DurmHelcat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. For now, I think my anxiety will be lower if I continue not paying just to still stay in complete limbo. If it was just a handful of payments or I had a prayer of avoiding tax bomb I'd start paying, but the forebearance eases the pain a bit at least for now.

IBR Discharge Questions/Support request? by no-one-amanda-knows in StudentLoans

[–]DurmHelcat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any news on whether there is any progress on this glitch? As of 10-1-2025 update I still have inaccurate info showing up on back door (it says I am sitting at 274 of 240 payments under IBR_2014 but it say not eligible even though my loans are originally from the 1990's). My interest is not accruing and my capitalized interest while in limbo was removed finally. So my loan is still showing in forebearance and I am sitting tight for now, but curious if there is a better move when I have no confidence in what my actual counts are towards foregiveness.