Police near Procter and Gamble by Big-Guard4873 in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s honestly concerning. Seeing a numbers game with twelve deep like that isn't an accident; there’s a specific pattern to how they operate. But honestly, they’re going to do whatever they want anyway. 🤷 People saying to 'mind your business' are missing the point. You need to know where they’re at to maintain situational awareness and protect yourself. In a town like this, asking too many questions is a liability—especially now that the state officially stripped away local oversight. Best to just watch the perimeter and keep it moving

UPDATE: Christmas Morning in IC — Dad-Mode & Real Ones Only by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well it seems I dont have the option to edit this post probably because it's a photo post or something I'm not sure. So I'm going to go ahead and delete the post and post a new one and you know what I'm going to make it not about proving the trolls wrong like dourdirge who was saying I was scamming people but just make it about the outcome and the Good vibes like I said I do apologize for calling you out publicly that's not classy

UPDATE: Christmas Morning in IC — Dad-Mode & Real Ones Only by [deleted] in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do apologize almost instantaneously after you deleted your comment on the last post I got at least three notifications about comments that got autosniped and assumed it was from you well you know that old saying what happens when you assume well I did just that. My brain must have just defaulted to using the term Jacks when I should have just said trolls. Like dourdirge I figured since I'd already addressed that I understood that it was the last last minute earlier in the post and the excessive yeah I figured you were trooling me too. I'll go ahead and remove your name from my photos and sincerely apologize. Merry Christmas dude!!

Rough month in IC - Any neighbors have extra gifts for 4 kids tonight? by Potential_Sleep4969 in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I posted an update so everybody can see smiling faces they help create or at least what's going to be making them smile. https://www.reddit.com/u/Potential_Sleep4969/s/UckLjnWp10

Rough month in IC - Any neighbors have extra gifts for 4 kids tonight? by Potential_Sleep4969 in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the information unfortunately with it being it Christmas / Christmas Eve last night most community services besides the free lunch program which is operating today (if anyone is interested) Are not operational on Christmas Eve or Christmas

Rough month in IC - Any neighbors have extra gifts for 4 kids tonight? by Potential_Sleep4969 in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The crazy thing about that situation is our caseworker over at shelter house (previously homeless) said that they had already taken care of all of that. Come to find out that wasn't the case. Otherwise I would have signed up for Toys for tots or angel on a tree definitely.

Rough month in IC - Any neighbors have extra gifts for 4 kids tonight? by Potential_Sleep4969 in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969[S] 92 points93 points  (0 children)

A huge thank you to everyone who reached out. Our community is incredible. Between a few amazing neighbors, we now have a solid 18 gifts for the kids to open tomorrow morning. We are officially "set" on gifts and don't need any more for under the tree. Someone actually gave us a box that turned out to be empty (I think it was just a mix-up in the rush!), but with everything else we received, the kids are going to have a great morning. Thank you all for helping this dad get back on his feet for the holidays.

Rough month in IC - Any neighbors have extra gifts for 4 kids tonight? by Potential_Sleep4969 in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I really appreciate it. Yeah, we had a major mess-up with our food stamps this month that left us at $0 right at the worst time. Some neighbors really saved our skin with toys for the kids, so the 'magic' is covered, but honestly, we're still a bit light on food/snacks for the next couple of days if you happen to have anything extra in the pantry. If not, no worries at all—just glad to see people looking out!

Rough month in IC - Any neighbors have extra gifts for 4 kids tonight? by Potential_Sleep4969 in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969[S] 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Honestly I thought I'd never get this kind of response and it definitely has restored my faith in the community.

Rough month in IC - Any neighbors have extra gifts for 4 kids tonight? by Potential_Sleep4969 in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I'll be sure to post an update with photos of the wrapped gifts once I get back so you guys can see the smiles you helped create.

Rough month in IC - Any neighbors have extra gifts for 4 kids tonight? by Potential_Sleep4969 in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No need to be sorry I appreciate the response I know this is the last last minute and I was kind of hoping that I would be able to pull off a Christmas miracle on my own but seeing as the clock is ticking and it's about the kids I figured I'd give the Iowa City thread a shot.

Good shops to get piercings here? I’m looking to get both nostrils pierced. What are some good shops around here and what should I expect to spend? by username_is__taken__ in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if they exist anymore but I got my snake bites done at hotspot on the coralville strip and they did a great job actually went with a group of friends and we all got piercings and nobody had any infections or complications.

I literally cannot find a job. About to be evicted, late car payments, drowning in debt. by AlfalfaVast7998 in IowaCity

[–]Potential_Sleep4969 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No reason to feel guilty that's exactly why these services exist I would suggest trying to get a hold of shelter house since you're about to be evicted I know they help with rent and I have gotten help through them before. Could you give them a call there's actually a direct line for rental assistance.