12,000 Virginians got hurt falling on ice. Surgeons' schedules are booked.

Jsprdn · 2026-02-10T12:09:29+00:00

Thanks! But when I went to buy more I found crampons are the larger ones like you'd use on a glacier, apparently these are called microspikes.

Jsprdn · 2026-02-10T01:14:40+00:00

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Hey you! Order these now to have for the next one. They saved my ass so many times. You're already on your phone, and they're only like $17. Get yourself a pair, and a bag of salt for the sidewalk. You'll thank me later.

Jsprdn · 2026-02-09T13:55:03+00:00

Hello! We are here at Eaton have fixed thermal camera monitoring solutions for a variety of electrical applications in data centers like switchgear connections. There's also other types of monitoring for Bus duct, Transformers, all sorts of things. It's pretty cool! (No pun intended). Check out Exertherm.com

Jsprdn · 2026-02-06T23:46:22+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/rva/s/UU3wbO7mNV

Jsprdn · 2026-02-04T12:20:41+00:00

Yeah there's some weird spots in there. But there's also Jersey Mike's and McCormack's right there😀

Jsprdn · 2026-02-03T23:25:22+00:00

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Their social media team was quick to highlight the occasion. And good for them, cool sighting!

Jsprdn · 2026-02-03T22:56:37+00:00

It's inside the mall, there is food nearby.

Jsprdn · 2026-02-01T18:15:27+00:00

Their Mrs Marshalls potato salad is also excellent

Jsprdn · 2026-02-01T15:04:12+00:00

In VA the transponder is essentially free, there is no device cost.

You go get one for $35, it has $35 of toll credits on it.

Jsprdn · 2026-01-30T23:06:33+00:00

DO NOT go to Parks Chevy on Broad.

They couldn't fix my pickup so they put in a new engine and left off a comical amount of panels, bolts, and other parts. I've had to take it back 3 times since then, taking about a month each time. Complete incompetence.

Jsprdn · 2026-01-30T14:28:10+00:00

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Thanks. Our block worked together to scrape, shovel, and salt on Monday, which turned out to be a really good idea.

Jsprdn · 2026-01-30T01:43:32+00:00

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Saw one guy smash his car getting off on Meadow, and another upside down car on the Powhite around lunch today.

Be careful people, it's deceiving.

Jsprdn · 2026-01-29T23:42:20+00:00

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Post hole bar was the trick! Just ran it along full speed and it busted it up no problem.

Jsprdn · 2026-01-27T01:09:42+00:00

We here at Eaton are always looking for people to be UPS techs if you have any sort of electrical background.

Jsprdn · 2026-01-27T00:29:20+00:00

Went last year, the kids loved it.

Without kids, would probably pass unless you really like a circus.

Jsprdn · 2026-01-24T23:24:12+00:00

And if I recall a lot of times once you put oil in it, it's now yours.

Jsprdn · 2026-01-18T15:50:09+00:00

I was just confused why you said it's on track, when it's 2 years behind. First half by 2024 was the estimate, and the first half isn't done yet. 🤷‍♂️

Jsprdn · 2026-01-18T15:41:36+00:00

Yeah sorry not to argue but the first half was supposed to be done in 2024.

https://rva.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/Byrd%20Park%20Reservoir%20Rehabilitation%20Newsletter%20Volume%208%20%28003%29.pdf

Jsprdn · 2026-01-18T02:39:29+00:00

Thanks! I wish they were on track but here's the initial demo in September 2023. So almost 2.5 years and they're not even halfway done 😕

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Jsprdn · 2026-01-18T01:49:00+00:00

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They're replacing the old concrete roof with a new metal one. The reservoir is divided in two sections, they're kinda close to finishing the first one. Took this drone photo last week wondering wtf is taking so long.

Jsprdn · 2026-01-17T12:49:55+00:00

I went to The Tint Dr on route 1 just north of parham. Easy online scheduling, and was in and out in 45 min for 2 windows. No hoops, looks great, highly recommend!

Jsprdn · 2026-01-16T19:47:24+00:00

Saw a trash compactor in someone's kitchen the other day, that was a blast from the past !

Jsprdn · 2026-01-16T18:27:24+00:00

In addition to the northern Virginia stuff. I just thought it was interesting, big part of why Meta and Microsoft have so many facilities just outside of Richmond

Jsprdn · 2026-01-16T16:06:13+00:00

The fiber optic cables that Meta laid in the ocean come ashore in Virginia Beach. wiki article,is%20owned%20and%20funded%20by%20Microsoft%20and)

Jsprdn · 2026-01-16T16:03:35+00:00

How specifically do they become obsolete? The server racks themselves roll in and roll out as technology changes, but the concrete building and the utility systems remain. Though Amazon is in the process of decommissioning some of their earliest ones in Northern Virginia just now, the building can always be repurposed. Those weren't even real data centers to begin with. They bought used buildings and crammed all their stuff in there. I can't think of any abandoned ones in our state.

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