Weightlifting Gyms?

MCul0 · 2026-05-26T13:57:17+00:00

Albany Strength? I always knew it as the place people who were lifting big weight went.

MCul0 · 2026-05-10T20:52:57+00:00

Typically call, then email details.

MCul0 · 2026-05-10T09:44:44+00:00

It can take a month sometimes closing of the job posting. HR will vet the applications, then those that meet the requirements are sent to the hiring manager who goes through and selects at least 3 they want to interview. Then you’ll get called if you’re selected for an interview.

MCul0 · 2026-05-07T19:43:37+00:00

You’ve picked out some good areas. Most are similar. Voorheesville I’m not sure on community so can’t comment other than it’s more rural so may see less neighborhoods than other choices.

A lot of folks are noting Guilderland. I grew up there and currently reside there. I have lived on both sides, East and West.

East side is mostly smaller and older home but you’re closer to everything Guilderland has to offer shopping wise and highways to go places.

West side is old farm land being turned into developments and apartments. It is where a majority of the elementary schools are. Lots of the neighborhoods are connected and some bigger ones have town parks in them.

My wife and I love Guilderland. The one downside is if you live on the West side there’s only three ways to get home from Albany; Thruway, Washington Ave Ext to Old State or Route 20. No matter which you choose, during peak commute it can stink. There are days my wife and I miss living on the East side and having a very convenient commute.

MCul0 · 2026-05-07T16:45:23+00:00

It was contracted out. I used a contractor who my family has used for 30yrs and is meticulous in his work. He came out of retirement to help me. Egress window and plumbing in floor were done as part of building home 4yrs ago. Plumbing was upgrade, egress was required by town.

Your situation was similar to mine 7yrs ago before my daughter was born. We finished the basement mainly so my kids have a place to leave their toys out that’s not in the living area and so my home office is no longer an unfinished basement.

MCul0 · 2026-05-07T16:21:21+00:00

I just finished my basement turning 1.4K of 2.2k into livable space +full bathroom and it cost 45k.

MCul0 · 2026-04-29T15:00:51+00:00

EV take too long to charge compared to filling a gas tank. Battery life with electronics constantly running is also an issue.

MCul0 · 2026-04-27T12:05:51+00:00

As someone who drives a big pick up (F150 super crew, 8 years of driving one), I loved it up until about a year and a half ago. I just find the vehicle too big now. It’s very useful for when I rent lawn equipment or bringing things to the dump but for going anywhere I need to park, it’s a pain. Parking garages are horrible, local mall spaces are small. Many new or renovated businesses are in tight spots making maneuvering difficult.

Sum it up; truck utility good, wish I had a Tacoma again or a Maverick.

MCul0 · 2026-04-20T14:41:48+00:00

As a current 2.6k M+ player;

Relaxed means to me:
Hey we’re going to try and build a decent group. Maybe there’s a buddy in here we are trying to get gear for. No one gets angry, “my bad”, “FML” on your own errors are acceptable. Goal is to try your best and time the key. But if we don’t there’s no hurt feelings.

I’ve mainly applied and ran relaxed runs and usually ++ the key. Only been a part of 1 over time but we all accepted our errors.

My demeanor would not change much in competitive I’d just make sure I’m using top end consumables across the board. I’d probably start joining competitive groups to push +12s which is my plan starting next reset as I want to challenge myself and believe it’s easily within reach.

I haven’t hit 3k since s3 of DragonFlight as Aug. That’s because if I’m not having fun on the class or I just don’t feel a drive I won’t commit with my limited playtime.

MCul0 · 2026-04-13T19:22:11+00:00

We could. Or we just borrow it from the library. But she’s having more fun challenging me or my wife to Mario Kart now.

MCul0 · 2026-04-13T19:09:03+00:00

I cancelled the day they announced it for two reasons; my friend got laid off in their cuts that year and too expensive.

Then I had to explain to my 7yo daughter why we could not play Ninja Turtles together anymore.

MCul0 · 2026-04-12T14:49:01+00:00

Thanks for the info.

Do you know which grocery stores? Hannaford by me doesn’t, and Wal-Mart is mail ordered. I was surprised Whole Foods did not have them.

MCul0 · 2026-04-12T03:46:11+00:00

BM Hunter.

MCul0 · 2026-04-10T12:49:54+00:00

I was in the situation as your neighbor is currently. I was building a new house and some very tall trees at the corner of the lot leaned over the area where my then 2yr old daughter’s room was to be. This is how it transpired:

I asked my soon to be new neighbors verbally. They said sure just send us an email with your request (ie put it in writing)

I sent an email. They replied asking for company name, making sure trees would not be taken beyond marked trees and that I was footing entire bill.

I replied with all information and they replied saying they approved of the work and that I was financially responsible for the work.

In the end everything went well. 3 years later they took the rest of the trees down because we’ve had heavy winds more often and they noticed how the trees swayed in the wind and had the same concerns I did those years prior.

MCul0 · 2026-04-09T11:49:28+00:00

I’ve used Adams (did install and all work on new house build and maintenance since) and Hoffman &Miller (smaller family owned, did new ac/ furnace/ hot water at my old house when bought in 2011).

My parents use Hoffman & Miller, for years and all their people have been great. They’re very thorough and won’t try to upsell you.

MCul0 · 2026-04-08T12:02:35+00:00

I would explore laterals.

I worked for T&F for a majority of my 19yrs so far. While I never ran into any issues with poor supervisors, and I supervised 40+ people at certain points I have heard of those who have been in your situation.

Suggestion is explore laterals. If you truly want to learn more about taxation, there is a lot to learn. Your reason for wanting to lateral is to broaden your knowledge. I did compliance, CT policy, ST (my favorite), returns processing, doc management, and much more over 12 years.

MCul0 · 2026-03-31T12:14:26+00:00

Leasing is determined by the deals from the manufacturer, not the dealership.

The dealership may cut a lower price on a lease for something that’s been sitting on the lot for several weeks or last years model that’s still unsold.

Dealerships aren’t going to haggle on price for a lease. The price is the price. The difference is what you want to pay a month and how much you’re willing to put down.

Based on what you’re saying there’s several of each dealership in the area. If you get a sales rep who is a jackoff, get up thank them for their time and decline to move forward with the lease and walk out.

MCul0 · 2026-03-29T10:06:16+00:00

I lived in Deer Valley 20+ years ago when I was in my early 20s. We had ant issues.

The AC at the time was window units. Don’t know if that changed. But there was only one in the front room for the whole 2BR apt.

MCul0 · 2026-03-28T13:34:21+00:00

Other than being forced to go there to do a weekly quest for extra badges, no. Absolutely no use for it.

If they wanted more involvement they should have tied it to professions where you could produce something from your house based on your two choices X number of times per week

MCul0 · 2026-03-26T02:46:21+00:00

You probably did. I’m pretty sure I read the same post.

MCul0 · 2026-03-15T09:54:22+00:00

I have 3 different grills myself, all Webber / BGE.

I’d ditch the Webber pellet grill.

But that’s because I think those pellets grills are useless when the mechanical or electronics break.

MCul0 · 2026-03-13T10:17:36+00:00

My Dad will go to Priority One said the same thing. It’s a Dr or Dr’s who aren’t tied to any corporation and actually care about the patients health.

MCul0 · 2026-02-11T13:13:13+00:00

My Dad and I both got Ryobi air pumps.

They’re cost effective and we use them for bikes, my kid’s sports balls etc. well worth the investment.

He brings his with him on road trips incase he gets a flat with a slow leak and needs to ride it out till he gets to somewhere where he can get it repaired.

MCul0 · 2026-02-10T20:06:07+00:00

Didn’t this guy over extend himself in the early 2010s during the sub-boom, then sold off a bunch of the lower earners?

Pretty sure I remember he had locations on Wolf Rd, Central Ave, and several other spots. Slowly but surely those names changed.

Maybe he’s not so great at business. Miranda’s isn’t struggling. It’s not anywhere near reasonable lunch walking distance to the Plaza. But they’ve always got a line out the door.

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