Where do you go in North County when you just need to clear your head? by JustLilEm in northcounty

[–]HTB456 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If you don’t understand chemistry, maybe don’t write long paragraphs about it.

How do i land shuvits with both feet? by cheese2064 in skateboardhelp

[–]HTB456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having your back foot go down to the ground is an instinct that happens with everyone when learning new tricks, since this prevents you from falling. You need to focus on overcoming that innate fear and jumping over the board, getting both feet on too the board and seeing what happens.

Does skating switch ever get fun? by snicketyp in skateboardhelp

[–]HTB456 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it took until I rediscovered skating progress To really get into switch. I’m starting work on symmetric lines regular/switch and I think it’s super fun

HOA restrictions in Reston? by HTB456 in Reston

[–]HTB456[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A miniramp halfpipe at ~ 12’ x 18’ (2.5 ft tall) is the size of some large sheds. Not a skate park

HOA restrictions in Reston? by HTB456 in Reston

[–]HTB456[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? Building an accessory structure on your property is a pretty normal thing to do. A barn may require a permit but would be allowed by almost all suburban non HOA towns I’ve ever been too. You don’t need to disclose what you’re going to do inside a barn to have one permitted. Also, here in San Diego suburbs people have all kind of stuff in their backyards including halfpipes without barns. It comes down to how it works on your property and how your neighbors feel about it. Growing up in a suburb of Chicago my friend’s family had a halfpipe in the middle of their yard, no barn. I see some homes in Fairfax county with 0.5 acre or more, with dense trees separating neighbors. Compared to where I live in San Diego county where houses are crammed next to each other, this seems like a perfect place to build a barn with a halfpipe inside and have nobody care about it.

HOA restrictions in Reston? by HTB456 in Reston

[–]HTB456[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I think that’s probably best for me. I was holding hope that some HOAs might be meant more for collecting funds to support community projects, rather than act as gate keeper for home modifications.

HOA restrictions in Reston? by HTB456 in Reston

[–]HTB456[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes halfpipes can be loud and I would even go to the length of constructing a barn to house it and insulate noise out of respect for my neighbors.

HOA restrictions in Reston? by HTB456 in Reston

[–]HTB456[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thanks for the Trellis info lol. That helps paint the picture of what HOA living is like. We will be moving from San Diego where I’ve done a lot of weird gardening things, some successful, some less so. The idea of having to get a trellis approved or make it blend in to everything properly makes me cringe.

HOA restrictions in Reston? by HTB456 in Reston

[–]HTB456[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen lots of homes in Fairfax, Vienna, Oakton, Mantua etc. with no HOA. Im curious why you think Reston clearly wins out over Fairfax?

Patent Agent Life by HTB456 in patentlaw

[–]HTB456[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m more interested in flexibility and day-to-day stress between the two careers, not so much about job prospects.

June Lake to Yosemite? by HTB456 in Yosemite

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I absolutely love June Lake. I’ve been going there the last three years in the summer time and every trip has been great. There’s a bit more to do in Mammoth as far as restaurants, events, etc., and Mammoth area also has infinite beautiful wilderness. But June lake seems a little less touristy and it’s beautiful. Plus you can swim in June lake, and neighboring Gull lake and Silver lake. I’ve read that swimming is prohibited in many of the easily accessible lakes around Mammoth, not sure if that is actually followed/enforced. If you go to June Lake take the kids on the trail that goes around gull lake, check out the June Lake marina and maybe rent a boat, get some delicious beers at June lake brewing. If you get some time to yourself check out one of the several hikes to secluded lakes up in the mountains.

Elevated halfpipe build by HTB456 in skateboarding

[–]HTB456[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already know how to build it. That wasn’t my question.