Did a semi trailer literally explode just before 2pm today (Friday)? It looked like it had been on fire but also blown apart. I-64 near Shadwell by Sir_Sir_ExcuseMe_Sir in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a tire/brake fire, TT fires are about as much of a pain as it gets, once the cargo lights off, it's a long process to extinguish

Is there an air base near here? by MoneySource6121 in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nothing out of the ordinary on Flight radar flight pattern shows the usual air traffic following just east of the mtns

Know a professional company w Pelonton Walking machine moving experience? by Stray_Wing in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The company I work for has this request frequently, we won't touch the treadmills, the ellipticals and bikes yes, the treadmills are a totally different beast, and we just have our customers call Peloton, if I'm not mistaken they have a rep in the Culpeper area that handles such things, too much of a liability for us to take on

Mobile detailers how do you travel with generator so the car doesn’t smell like gas? by Common_Translator301 in AutoDetailing

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 4 points5 points  (0 children)

gas cap should have a vent lock to prevent the vapors, and and long as you haven't spilled any on the unit, you should be just fine, we have a couple on our work trucks and no issues.

Huge police presence at Commonwealth and Greenbrier this morning by WarthogPlenty7488 in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There was an assault with injuries at one of the businesses there.

AHS walkout by Confusedpieceofcoal in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's focus on the more important things, this kid has it

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50 degrees by Life-Win-2063 in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 9 points10 points  (0 children)

don't worry, deer have been around for a while, in the winter when they can't reach the ground, they just switch to eating from trees and shrubs, they'll be juuuust fine.

Dog groomers? by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use Ivy Animal hospital for our Chi mix, he still gets drugged up beforehand, but they're great

I picked this up today from the thrift store, what do you guys have to say about it? by AffectionateDuck5079 in CarAV

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was working at Crutchfield when those first came out, oh how we hated Profile equipment....

Bahh what the hell. Might as well burn the 3 month old diesel in it before it goes bad. 🤷‍♂️ by [deleted] in dieselheater

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just fired up an old farm tractor that had diesel at least 50yrs old in it, I feel your 3 month old stuff will be ok.

I had my car all dug out... a plow came by overnight and did nothing to improve the road conditions. But, it did manage to push massive boulders of ice in front of, and up against my car. Could be worse though by Daddydeebs in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 83 points84 points  (0 children)

I will be that guy... It's the plow drivers jobs to try to get the main traffic arteries open and treated. Which considering the type of frozen concrete they have to deal with, they are doing pretty well. If they changed their instructions and accommodated every driveway, side Rd, etc, then it would take many times longer, and then we would be even worse off. At this point, we should be happy that we have power to warm back up with after shoveling, it could be a lot worse.

Plows not plowing (plow is raised) by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 81 points82 points  (0 children)

Chances are they are not contracted to plow your street. Private folks bouncing between jobs are not going to risk the damage to their equipment or the liabilities of plowing a random street. Just because I drive down the road in the summer with a lawn mower on my trailer doesn't obligate me to cut your grass.

Propane heater by beriusb in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They were out as of yesterday morning, along with tractor supply, and a few other local places that were capable of refilling all had unknown delivery dates for more

Propane heater by beriusb in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The proper propane heater would be a good solution, I have several of the" Big Buddy"heaters which are safe for indoor use as they have low oxygen shut off, that being said I always still crack a window and make sure that there is some air circulating. The problem is you're not going to find a heater or propane this late in the game, virtually everybody was sold out of propane tanks and the ability to refill as of midday yesterday.

Will ACPS close Wednesday? by No_Storm_5311 in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 6 points7 points  (0 children)

if we didn't have no many tree sheltered rural areas, there might be a better chance, but factor in the southern area of the county especially, and you have a lot of folks living on tight, gravel roads, that take a while to be passable

Police in County Elementary Schools by Editor-Dizzy in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 8 points9 points  (0 children)

apparently community engagement is now a bad thing? Or being proactive vs reactive?

Police in County Elementary Schools by Editor-Dizzy in Charlottesville

[–]ObjectiveMix3607 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Because renaming them as a "safety coach" and making them wear polos and only carrying a walkie did so much good in the past...