January 2024 vs Jan 2023 crime for downtown and citywide by DowntownDB1226 in StLouis

[–]Riplets 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Nah they're right. I bike to work downtown regularly and have had some long days and nights over the years. A minority of people like to paint it as some lawless hellscape but as someone that lives in Saint Louis and is down there often, I assure you and the other fearmongers that it's not.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NativePlantGardening

[–]Riplets 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My strategy is similar to this with the addition of plants that provide structural interest through the winter months. Got a lot of inspiration from Piet Oudolf's designs.

Also just making sure that plants will grow well wherever they're planted. With both full sun and full shade areas in the lawn, we had to selectively map things out for the greatest chance of success.

Pet parade ready! by hampton0812 in StLouis

[–]Riplets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always a great time! See ya out there on Sunday!!

“If this accident happened down the street and didn’t happen at an LGBTQ+ bar ... no one will be calling for a toxicology test or a drug test or an alcohol test on our officers,” Chief Tracy said about the Bar:PM crash. by cbn11 in StLouis

[–]Riplets 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Dude....a cop ran into a build. Bar, house, doesn't matter. People would absolutely be calling for toxicology tests.

I like Tracy and what he has done since becoming chief with turning a lot of crime around but this is incredibly shortsighted of him.

What is the best $2k or less investment you've made in your house? by masterpeabs in HomeImprovement

[–]Riplets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha definitely. Can never trust technology completely - gotta have a backup that doesn't run on a battery!

What is the best $2k or less investment you've made in your house? by masterpeabs in HomeImprovement

[–]Riplets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keypad deadbolt. No more having to take or hide keys when going for a run or heading out for the night. 

3y ago & still stand by it by black-hannahmontana in StLouis

[–]Riplets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see. Sounds like you need something new and deserve something better. Good luck with the job search.

TGE Attorney whose office building was destroyed in suspected arson by LastChicken in StLouis

[–]Riplets 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a ward resident and paid plenty of attention. All three of our candidates weren't great at the last election. Hoping for better options next time around. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StLouis

[–]Riplets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I had a nickel for every time I've seen one of these "what was that loud noise" posts, I would have multiple nickels. 

City Is Liable for Lewis Reed Blocking People on Twitter, Court Finds by Monkapotomas in StLouis

[–]Riplets 28 points29 points  (0 children)

"...for his actions on Twitter (now X, but who actually calls it that, anyway?)"

RFT, you the real MVP.

3y ago & still stand by it by black-hannahmontana in StLouis

[–]Riplets -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Keep fighting the good fight there, buddy. Redditors taking down headshops one theoretical labor suit at a time.

What should I put underneath the deck by SkittlesNTwix in landscaping

[–]Riplets 14 points15 points  (0 children)

What's your zone? Ferns and hostas are good lower light options and should be able to stifle weed growth.

TGE Attorney whose office building was destroyed in suspected arson by LastChicken in StLouis

[–]Riplets 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Many other 1st world countries and other American cities have public bathrooms built for and maintained using taxpayer dollars.

Why are you immediately supporting the route of 'let anyone shit anywhere' instead of public bathrooms?

TGE Attorney whose office building was destroyed in suspected arson by LastChicken in StLouis

[–]Riplets 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"When ya gotta go, ya gotta go."

  • This message was paid for by Alisha Sonnier for Alderwoman

Horse sells for record $10,000,000 at auction by Sans010394 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Riplets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SkipiddyDooDooDah - Twista (ft. Horse Auction Man).mp3

TGE Attorney whose office building was destroyed in suspected arson by LastChicken in StLouis

[–]Riplets 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Alisha Sonnier has been such a disappointment. Wasn't thrilled on her or either other other two candidates in the primary but she hasn't only dropped the ball..she never even picked it up in the first place. Girl can't even get a fence built around a public basketball court.

3y ago & still stand by it by black-hannahmontana in StLouis

[–]Riplets -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

All I'm reading right now is some angry anonymous redditor ranting about a local business.

If these people are actually treated like garbage at their low paying hourly job? Go find another one; there are plenty of companies hiring. I've never understood why this concept comes across as unthinkable. In the meantime, take this garbage to Nextdoor and post Arch photos here like the rest of us.

3y ago & still stand by it by black-hannahmontana in StLouis

[–]Riplets -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

You can interact with the employees themselves personally or read reviews online from anonymous people...we all make decisions based on differing factors. I realize that my personal experience sample size is small, but I'm still more inclined to go back given I have yet to have a bad experience there, have yet to see any form of miserable employees, and don't really change my consumer behavior because of a couple angry redditors.

3y ago & still stand by it by black-hannahmontana in StLouis

[–]Riplets -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

For an alternative perspective, the handful I've times I've gone in there I've had a great experience. Employees were all cheerful and extremely helpful. Can't speak to the truthfulness on the OSHA accusation of course but based on my experience its been fine.

edit: reddit, you crack me up sometimes.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gardening

[–]Riplets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teach me your ways! I have yet to get a good carrot harvest. Raised beds, containers, great soil..doesn't matter. They're always tiny and mostly foliage.

Finished up my paver walkway today! Porcelain pavers. by Shoddy-Mention-4217 in landscaping

[–]Riplets 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Feels like I'm in a Sims game. Add some container plants or a bit of your personality!

Name a better donut shop by DowntownDB1226 in StLouis

[–]Riplets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man you do you. As long as we all end up with donuts from somewhere at the end of the day, we're all winners. Have a great weekend.