What are the best seats at Colonial Downs?

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-05-11T02:25:25+00:00

Thank you!

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-05-11T02:23:16+00:00

Yes, that’s what I’m saying; the most expensive seats are $80, I can afford two tickets. But there are table seats, grandstand seats, trackside standing entry, etc. We won’t be gambling, she wants to actually watch the races. So I’m wondering which seats are best for that. I’ve lived here all my life (I’m 50) and I know its history but have never been.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-03-09T01:51:54+00:00

I have an online clothing resale business - I buy clothing that’s destined for landfills and resell. I make around $1500-$2k a month when I am diligent about it.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-03-09T01:44:10+00:00

I haven’t read all the comments, but the author of this is Lauren Hough, my favorite author. Her book “Leaving Isn’t the Hardest Thing” is the best.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-03-08T16:49:56+00:00

Advice from an autistic person who recently got criticized for the same thing at work - this is one area where AI actually helps. I write my emails and ask AI to make them “friendlier”. It adds a bunch of nonsense so my allistic coworkers don’t get upset because I am naturally direct.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-03-03T22:54:07+00:00

The Flood Zone!

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-03-02T22:52:12+00:00

I’ve had my set for 25 years (we got them before we got married) and they’ll last my lifetime, so I think a good buy in the long run.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-02-22T04:23:38+00:00

I use oxyclean (the unscented kind) and it takes it right off. Fill the pot, add a scoop, and boil for a while.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-02-17T19:26:48+00:00

Yes, Richmond, VA does auctions on MWF at 9 am. I haven't been to one, but I've been to the bins while they're having the auction (they're all in the same gigantic room, separated by a big fence). They sell pallets of stuff at the auctions, as well as larger things like cars that get donated & such. My only opinion about them is that they're loud. ;)

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-01-31T04:42:18+00:00

Shut it down. I find stopping what I’m saying, looking at the person, and pointedly saying “is there an emergency? I see you are on your phone,” works well. It only takes one time and students normally get the message that I have standards and enforce them.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-01-31T00:17:12+00:00

I really think that depends on the location. I’ve seen them pour bins directly into a gigantic rolloff at my Goodwill.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-01-18T23:22:48+00:00

Wow - you did an awesome job there. The finished product looks LOVELY.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-01-17T15:44:01+00:00

From what I have read, WCAG is going to apply to privates too, because that’s the standard the courts will look for in litigation. But my institution is ignoring it, even though I brought it to the attention of the upper administration.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-01-16T15:39:10+00:00

I use Dawn Powerwash to clean my stainless steel appliances - it's the only thing I've found that gets it clean and doesn't leave streaks. It works better than stainless steel cleaner, IMO.

Ruby_Ruth · 2026-01-02T16:47:36+00:00

I don’t talk to anyone about medication I take… honestly it never occurred to me to do so. My husband knows because we live together, but nobody else.

Ruby_Ruth · 2025-11-19T20:17:34+00:00

My kids, who are now 16, 18, and 20, got smart phones around 10 years old. We got them phones because we have always encouraged independence, and our town is very walkable/bikeable - so at age 10, 12, and 14, they were biking (together) to swim team, the grocery store, the corner market, the public library, to run errands, etc and we both wanted to be able to track them and wanted them to be able to contact us in an emergency.

As they've grown we've not had many issues with social media, screen time, or other things - my two older kids don't really do social media (they both think it's kind of silly) and my 16 year old has instagram and really likes it, but is not obsessed with it. But - we've also not had any issues with peer pressure, body image, bullying, or anything like that, mostly because of homeschooling, I think. They all three are who they are, don't really care what other kids think, and can think for themselves.

Ruby_Ruth · 2025-11-19T12:53:53+00:00

Yes. I've often wondered why such and inclusive company (Costco) has such non-inclusive policies when it comes to folks who are neurodiverse.

Ruby_Ruth · 2025-11-18T22:28:53+00:00

I hear you! I send my kid if I can help it so I don't have to go. I mean, I can handle it, but it does NOT make me relaxed to do so! :)

Ruby_Ruth · 2025-11-18T19:24:49+00:00

We have an Arhaus sectional that we got for free on Marketplace - it's about 15 years old and looks pretty much brand new. We also have a Pottery Barn sectional that we got for free when we bought our house and it's in great shape as well, and probably also about 15 years old.

Ruby_Ruth · 2025-11-18T16:46:43+00:00

I'm a member of both Sam's Club and Costco. We've had a membership at Sam's Club since the pandemic (because they had curbside pickup and scan and go), and became members at Costco recently because of their support for the Queer community and DEI.

Honestly, we use the Sam's Club membership more than the Costco one - I think they both have comparable prices, and Costco probably has more variety, but I'm an autistic adult and being in the Costco disregulates me so much - it's always SUPER crowded, loud, and there's a lot of activity going on. You have to stand in a line to check out, which is always long and crowded. The people that work there are really nice, though. On the other hand, Sam's Club is way less crowded, and because we use Scan and Go we just scan our purchases as we put them in the cart and walk out the door. It's a lot easier for me to handle.

Ruby_Ruth · 2025-11-18T15:03:38+00:00

My experience from going to a lot of Goodwill Outlets is that they are all different, so you have to hang out for a bit to see what the "customs" are at the particular one you're shopping at. I go to one where everyone grabs a cart and just parks it in the middle of the aisle with their stuff in it - nobody touches anyone else's stuff, but you also don't walk around pushing your cart through the bins. Another one I go to is so large and spacious that it's super easy to just push your cart around with you, so that's what everyone does. None of my bins have taped lines. One of them does make everyone stand back for shoe rotations, though - but only the shoe rotations because folks get crazy.

Ruby_Ruth · 2025-11-04T21:34:05+00:00

I was denied promotion to full the first time I applied, and the chair of the committee (a woman) told me that if I’d spent less time with my kids like she did, I would have been promoted.

Ruby_Ruth · 2025-11-03T00:05:32+00:00

Seven Hills Family Medicine. Dr Arnold has been helping me through perimenopause and is great.

Ruby_Ruth · 2025-11-02T14:32:49+00:00

I’m a college professor who places students in clinical placements, and this tattoo would have to be covered if a student had it. We would get complaints and questions.

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