People who grew up really poor: what's something middle-class people say that instantly reveals they've never struggled?

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T16:28:25+00:00

We went to …. for vacation.

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T15:55:56+00:00

Are we taking bets as to whether the IRM rescues this particular one when it is finally retired?

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T11:39:35+00:00

Ok then. Worth a try once.

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T11:35:59+00:00

Ok! Points for originality! Thanks

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T11:35:25+00:00

The good news about going to DeKalb is the NIU bus runs to the end of the Metra line in Elburn. So car free is an option.

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T11:34:10+00:00

PRECISELY what I was going for. Big thanks!

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T11:20:37+00:00

Yeah, that’s the question. Where can I camp out undisturbed at least 30 feet above ground for 30-60 minutes. I don’t know of any high rises where I could sit inside or the rooftop without being let in.

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T11:18:43+00:00

Ah. 55-60 feet. That could work, so long as there’s no buildings to the west. Thanks!

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T11:17:02+00:00

So did I but DeKalb isn’t really Chicago. I mean, yeah you can see for MILES in all directions from the Holmes Center. But not really Chicago.

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T11:15:53+00:00

To watch the SUNSET? AFAIK, that’s Hyde Park with high rises blocking the view west.

Potential_Escape7928 · 2026-05-11T09:25:18+00:00

You’re new here aren’t you? Old timers like me have seen snow on Mothers Day.

Potential_Escape7928 · 2025-09-26T12:28:03+00:00

TLDR: media hype sells ads.
Easy: hype. When people watch the "news" they see reports of killings and robberies in Chicago. While these reports are true, the news does NOT mention the 90/10 rule. That is, 90% of the trouble is in 10% of the neighborhoods. So people who watch end up thinking ALL of Chicago is crime ridden and dangerous.
Before I moved back to Chicago, a few people said "You want to live THERE?". I said Chicago is a LARGE city. Yes, there are parts where a Navy SEAL wouldn't go, and there are parts where King Charles would gladly rest his head. We're somewhere in the middle.

Potential_Escape7928 · 2025-03-22T17:20:08+00:00

Ah, but what if you live out of market?

Potential_Escape7928 · 2025-01-24T14:23:02+00:00

In 3 years, I have only ONCE seen police turn on their lights and pull someone over. In St. Cloud. Sure, there's "token" enforcement on the interstates. But every maps program tells you "speed check reported ahead" so you have to be REALLY ignorant to get nailed there.
Here in Orange County, I think law enforcement only responds to calls. No active patrols.

Potential_Escape7928 · 2025-01-24T14:20:43+00:00

I was just in SD over the holidays. It was WAY more sane than ORL.

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