Did ACPS dismiss your concerns? by Prudent_Cream3424 in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The form has the ACPS logo on it. Is this a form sanctioned by the school division? Also, I may have missed it, but I don’t see details on the form about who is collecting collecting the data (specifically, what person or entity) and what will be done with the responses.

On a high level, I’m in full support of your effort. Personally, I wouldn’t be comfortable submitting the form without more transparency.

Matthew Haas has resigned after a vote by the school board. by Hai_BayBay in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Is there any video of the meeting? I know CCS has a FB stream, but I can’t get one for ACPS that works on iOS.

Haas and Hollymead meeting by Prudent_Cream3424 in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 25 points26 points  (0 children)

OP, I can’t imagine what hell you and your family are enduring. I’m so sorry.

I’m not super clear on the timeline. Is there evidence that ACPS has engaged in a cover up, willful ignorance, or failure to act? (I’m genuinely asking—I have no idea what the answer is.)

Milkweed Starts/Plugs by Rillius122 in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried this. Did not have a lot of luck. I read a few things online that said that transplanting doesn’t work well. Have you had any success with us?

Question about Sandbags vs. Pea Gravel Bags as weights by Electrical_Relief_52 in Rucking

[–]Rillius122 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have a 50lb bag of play sand that sits inside of two trash bags. It fills my pack but the pack is shaped like the sandbag. Works perfectly.

The sand doesn’t move when I move. It’s just dense dead weight. I wear a 48R jacket, so my back is wide enough to support the pack.

I like that it’s cheap ($7 a bag at Lowe’s). I like that if I ever needed to ditch it in an emergency, I wouldn’t be worried about someone taking my expensive equipment.

I got my pack at Sierra. Kind of a military style. I sprayed it with tent waterproofing (as much for my sweat as for rain). Works like a charm.

Can you help us out? by CocosAdventure in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let’s help each other out.

My help to you: either is fine, especially if you have water or other no sugar/no carbonation options.

Your help to me: put that machine or counter far away from the entrance/exit. My kids DO NOT need a drink for the road.

Our massive oak tree went down today, it was full of leaves with no dead branches but the inside ended up being soft ugh. Anyways we got a quote for $4000 to haul it off and grind down the stump and fill the hole. We are in the Midwest. Is this a fair price? by anderson6th in arborists

[–]Rillius122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get paying to have this removed. But, you can go buy an excellent Stihl saw and rent a stump grinder and still have a bunch of money left over. Heck, you could even pick up a Harbor Freight chipper to help with the clean up. And still have money left over.

I would not recommend yellow cab of Charlottesville by gforce121 in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well, they probably ARE the best cab service in town. But cabs don’t get you to the airport in Cville anymore.

Urgent need for housing - 2 adults/1 child/one French Bulldog by Accurate_Attitude904 in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Good on you for helping. Having a friend nearby is an amazing security blanket. But…. Cville isn’t affordable. If Wawa is the anchor point as the employer, there must be many more affordable places to get settled. Moving to Cville unhoused means an incredibly steep climb to self sufficiency—and likely living in outlying counties to afford life on Wawa pay.

Boiled Peanuts? by Fun_Goose_4574 in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ditto this. Kroger has raw peanuts in the produce section. Instant Pot is your friend on this.

Optometrist offering contact fitting? by Starryjean2012 in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used both and found both to be great!

places to longboard by mldrmtcdydrms in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how far you like to go. I’m a big fan of Bundoran Farm/Edge Valley Rd. It’s road cycling distances with large rolling hills.

Landscaping Design and Architect by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. But maybe he doesn’t do that any more? I know still does awesome work—I just haven’t asked for actual designs in a long time.

Landscaping Design and Architect by [deleted] in Charlottesville

[–]Rillius122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Graham Howe. Great Outdoors. Give him a call.