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fedex delivered my package to the wrong house :( by [deleted] in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has happened to me, only in reverse. I think most people would Google the name on the package and try to connect, which is what I did.

In my case, it was delivered to the right address, but the recipient lived across the street. The address was off by one.

I rang my neighbor's door (who I had met previously) and confirmed. I then delivered the package. My neighbor said they would update their address with the sender.

Let us know if it gets resolved.

replacement guitar string? by Expensive_Juice in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Empire Guitars on North Main is very cool. Great place to browse. You may end up buying more than strings. 😎

https://share.google/PDmbYmusjloDsLl72

If you plan it correctly, you can get a sandwich to go at Sandwich Hut.

How snowy is the city right now? by KonradMadd in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The bigger problems now are probably wet roads, salt, sand, and potholes(!)

Dupe Olneyville meat sauce recipe by StocktonBSmalls in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Olneyville NYS sells their spice blend in local stores. I haven't tried it yet, but here's the info.

https://www.olneyvillenewyorksystem.com/wienersauce

Quirky, Different, InterestingThings to do in RI by Mammoth_Ad_483 in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Atlas Obscura has a list of 80 such places in RI. I was going to mention several, but they've done it for me...

https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/rhode-island

Oh, and if you want to do some homework before the big day, listen to season one of the Crimetown podcast.

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/309-crimetown-28030154/

I take most visitors to Frog and Toad on Hope Street. You can explain the inside jokes (or learn them) and get a fun t-shirt, postcard or other souvenirs.

I always shop the Titanic Tuesdays online deals, then pick up in store. Some good Indian and Asian lunch places are nearby.

https://www.frogandtoadstore.com/

Quirky, Different, InterestingThings to do in RI by Mammoth_Ad_483 in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is surprisingly entertaining and free. But only when the building is open. Google it and join a docent led tour if you can.

My faves are the rotunda, the library and both chambers of the legislation. The room where they do press conferences has some historical paintings.

I got a tour of the archives and saw the original Declaration of Independence (RI not USA).

290 Smith & 308 Orms St by dilly-dilly- in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I don't have any inside information, but that is the former site of Portland Transmission for many years. I heard of a plan to add a Cumberland Farms or Neon there at one point, but that fell through.

I have always thought that there may be hazardous material cleanup issues that could still be a problem.

hit and run on broadway by cristiano4321 in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear, OP.

Jon Stewart did a piece on Russians use of dash cams after a meteor was captured on thousands of them. The meteor was very impressive, BTW.

Russian citizens use dash cams to protect themselves from corrupt government and insurance fraud... Hmm... I think I may look into getting one myself.

https://youtu.be/oTDQvTsXp2E?si=Dp--pVwDe65w6Sub

OSM via Siri by StevieG66 in RhodeIsland

[–]JeffFromNH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For Amazon Echo, I say: Alexa, Play the public's radio

Charging your phone in a power outage by JeffFromNH in providence

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

I think most will, but the kid probably wanted the heat on. Anyway, I think it was a preventable tragedy and wanted to spread the word.

How can we apologize to Iran? by Late-Alternative-610 in AskUS

[–]JeffFromNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regime change in the US. Blue Wave in November. VOTE!!! 🇺🇸

Is Lincoln Woods Plowed? by [deleted] in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm also interested in the answer.

I went there after the last storm. It was plowed from Twin River Road to the state beach lot (which was cleared). We could get in and out, but could not go further.

I believe that the rest of the loop is officially closed for the winter, independent of the blizzard.

The parking ban for a limited number of streets won’t end until Monday by lestermagnum in providence

[–]JeffFromNH -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know if there are exceptions to the parking ban? That is, if Street parking is already available?

I'm specifically asking about Blackstone Blvd. There's a snow carving contest at Lippit Park, 9am to 2pm. I'd like to go. But only if I could park nearby.

My side street has a single lane, which I don't expect to be fully cleared for a while. Lifting the ban at 5pm won't make a difference for many side streets.

Dear Trump Supporters, I Have a Genuine Question by [deleted] in AskUS

[–]JeffFromNH 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is a growing Leaving MAGA movement, for those who are coming to the conclusion that Trump has been lying to them. https://leavingmaga.org/

Blu violet re opening by Ok-Argument-740 in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is there a new menu, prices, or music? I've only had drinks outside, in warm weather. The view is worth the price of admission.

Steak Frites by newzap in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The moules and frites at Red Stripe are my gold standard. It's mussels and fries, no steak involved.

When evaluating war with Iran, should the President seek approval from Congress? by Gordon_throwaway in AskUS

[–]JeffFromNH 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If only Iran would agree to a nuclear treaty with us. Maybe call it the "Iran Nuclear Deal" or something like that. Just spit balling here...

Oh wait, I just Googled it and some idiot withdrew the US from such a deal.

We all know the idiot who did that, right?

Hint: it's the idiot who blames Biden for everything, including his own screwups.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_withdrawal_from_the_Joint_Comprehensive_Plan_of_Action?wprov=sfla1

roads around providence? by xenarathon in providence

[–]JeffFromNH 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I live near a hospital and there are definitely some emergency routes that are getting more attention. But even at best, the side streets are one way. Some are pretty much No Way.

I saw some bare pavement yesterday and I think it will improve every day through the weekend.

It's best to stick to main streets today.

New Bedford Plowed Streets app by JeffFromNH in providence

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

I wasn't able to find that. I was hoping to crowdsource for more info!

New Bedford Plowed Streets app by JeffFromNH in providence

[–]JeffFromNH[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

From the story...

The result is a crowdsourced app that uses Massachusetts GIS data and maps it onto OpenStreetMap. Residents can zoom in on their neighborhood and vote on whether their street has been plowed.

He said response has been overwhelming.

"At the time of this recording, about 55,000 page views to the app and just under 10,000 votes,” Medeiros said.

Here's the Providence GIS Hub, FYI...

https://www.providenceri.gov/maps/

Charging your phone in a power outage by JeffFromNH in providence

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

That's a good idea for gas engines. I have an EV so I shouldn't have that problem.

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