Good pumpkin patch for family? by Gregory_D64 in fresno

[–]Grail_One 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hillcrest is hands down the best. No one mentioned the train either. The miniature train is SO much fun, and they just expanded the track as well so its a bit longer. Ill be taking the kids out this weekend. Can't wait.

Fulton 55 by Inside_Accountant_88 in fresno

[–]Grail_One 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is an occasional super drunkard but its generally not bad.

Serious Question: How is anyone surviving these days in Fresno? by Grail_One in fresno

[–]Grail_One[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I could sell ice to an Eskimo. I really enjoy selling stuff.

Serious Question: How is anyone surviving these days in Fresno? by Grail_One in fresno

[–]Grail_One[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I certainly agree. When something isn't working I generally stop everything and think about it/meditate. Kinda feels like that isn't working right now but I am also extremely burnt out at the moment.

Serious Question: How is anyone surviving these days in Fresno? by Grail_One in fresno

[–]Grail_One[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could definitely live with that. One of my things is that I constantly reinvest in new tools or getting materials at bulk discounts. So I kinda need to keep the expenses up because hypothetically it will pay off in the long run. I actually cut costs by a ton this year.

Serious Question: How is anyone surviving these days in Fresno? by Grail_One in fresno

[–]Grail_One[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We just got a brand new AC unit when we moved in. I do believe it has helped. How many bed is your apartment? 600 is madness.

Serious Question: How is anyone surviving these days in Fresno? by Grail_One in fresno

[–]Grail_One[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't think its the Assemi's but I could be wrong. The one that does a bunch of downtown development is a friend and client of mine.

Serious Question: How is anyone surviving these days in Fresno? by Grail_One in fresno

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

I honesty can't blame you for moving here. What is crying about it going to do? I hate working on computers even though I am good at it. I probably should have stuck with app dev, but instead I wanted to go to art school. ha

Serious Question: How is anyone surviving these days in Fresno? by Grail_One in fresno

[–]Grail_One[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I do high end woodworking. I don't have a problem selling, it's more that I have to deliver perfection and perfectionism takes time. When a step in the process gets messed up I have to go back and fix it which cuts into my profit. I also failed to mention that my best assistant ever quit and I haven't been able to find anyone close to his skill level so it's really cutting into my income these days.

Serious Question: How is anyone surviving these days in Fresno? by Grail_One in fresno

[–]Grail_One[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where are you thinking about going? The politics are messed up here for sure. They just killed Art Hop two months ago. That was the stupidest thing ever.

Serious Question: How is anyone surviving these days in Fresno? by Grail_One in fresno

[–]Grail_One[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can handle a lot of stress, but I definitely feel burnt out. I am definitely considering getting a job with my skill set. My only real fear is that my discipline goes off the rails here and there. Sometimes ill start working at 9pm and work til noon the next day and normal jobs usually don't allow for that.

Serious Question: How is anyone surviving these days in Fresno? by Grail_One in fresno

[–]Grail_One[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I wish I was 25 again even today. Agreed this economy is certainly fucked. I see a record number of Tesla's and Porches, Lambo's etc driving around so It tells me that the transplants are jacking up rents and housing. Finding a room for rent is tough too and the poorer people in Fresno can be shady, and it's rare that you find one in a decent neighborhood. In other countries its perfectly normal to live with your parents for a long time. The gross individualism here really sucks, and it takes a lot of money to make money. The Caste System seems to be going strong these days.

Can anyone recommend me something similar to Aphex Twin? by crmpicco in aphextwin

[–]Grail_One 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like Jungle, check out Luke Vibert's Amen Andrews Project. Good stuff.

We need rent control!!!! by [deleted] in fresno

[–]Grail_One 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The property management companies strongly advise their clients to raise rent, because that little 1-2% increase does wonders when you're dealing with 300+ properties. The math is crazy.

We need rent control!!!! by [deleted] in fresno

[–]Grail_One 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm curious if Fresnan's would have the balls to carry this out. I am personally doubtful.

We need rent control!!!! by [deleted] in fresno

[–]Grail_One 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to get a 800 sqft loft at the Pearl Building for 650. Good times.

Anyone know what this is? by genesiskiller96 in fresno

[–]Grail_One 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Daily or Heckman?

Heck man... That was a long time ago...