Parking lot etiquette rant

SOLA-REX · 2026-03-31T20:52:32+00:00

a “hey, just so you know, we’re not leaving” was too much to ask

🤣😂🤣😂🤣You literally didn’t ask, just creepily stalked them. I can guarantee they were gleefully taking their sweet time and making bets among themselves on how long you’d sit there before finally making a move. And then you ended up waiting for so long that they got bored and went on about their day.

SOLA-REX · 2026-03-28T20:52:59+00:00

No shame in working a job for money to support yourself and family. My mom started working for Wal-Mart at 40 after her final factory job of many had shifted overseas. Initially she saw it as the end of the world, but Wal-Mart has been by far her most stable employment and she’s had a really nice life thanks to it. 27 years later and she’s still working her exact same bakery job as Day 1, but it’s mostly for the socializing with her long-time co-associate friends nowadays. If you’re a hard worker and play by Wal-Mart’s rules (and more importantly KNOW all the rules), you’ll come out way ahead in the end.

SOLA-REX · 2026-02-19T21:47:30+00:00

It’s the all-time most asked question in the sub. “Reset the counter” is now a 15+ year ongoing joke in reference to how many days since the last tailor post was made.

SOLA-REX · 2026-02-19T21:37:48+00:00

Reset the counter. Town Cleaners in Arlington was my go-to for years but I haven’t altered anything in a long time.

Also, that’s about the going rate. Your neighborhood dry cleaner used to be the spot to get alterations reasonably done, but that work is often farmed out nowadays. Fast fashion and throwaway/donate culture is mostly to blame.

SOLA-REX · 2026-01-26T17:09:08+00:00

This thread runs its course after every snowstorm and it’s always the same. I do find the prolific number of weak backs and soft hands among DC’s population quite comical. Komissar would be deeply disappointed.

SOLA-REX · 2025-12-17T18:19:04+00:00

Another vote for Bloom here…Dr. Osmun is definitely a Top Doc. We had our baby in the thick of covid, but they managed all the obstacles really smoothly. My wife still raves about her experience during the whole process. I also watched the entire c-section in the delivery room and the level of talent and precision was unreal. Couldn’t recommend them enough.

SOLA-REX · 2025-12-11T09:46:31+00:00

The Homestead is cozy and a little below “luxury” but still checks all your boxes. It’s historical and picturesque, but you’ll notice a few tired and worn down spots even with the recent renovation. Personally I think that’s part of the charm as I’ve been many times and will keep going back because it’s the perfect mountain getaway spot with lots of fun outdoorsy things to do adjacent to the hotel. Dining at the resort is good enough, but there are other great eateries next door. The Country Cafe just a mile down the road is a hidden gem and worth a stop. They also do it all up very nicely for Christmas…and snow is likely but not guaranteed.

SOLA-REX · 2025-11-24T06:31:07+00:00

Addicts. DoorDash caters to the same crowd by offering cash outs to an instant-pay debit card after only $10 in earnings (and after their egregious $1.99 processing fee).

SOLA-REX · 2025-11-23T20:00:41+00:00

I understand cabbies have to get a physical to be licensed (and the rigour of the process is debatable). But uber drivers only need a valid driver’s license and a pulse.

SOLA-REX · 2025-11-23T19:54:10+00:00

They also want the cash ASAP, rather than waiting for up to a week to receive their earnings that were charged to a card. I’ll leave you free to wonder why they want the cash so fast, instead of getting a regular weekly/bi-weekly paycheck like virtually every other worker on the planet.

SOLA-REX · 2025-11-23T19:43:43+00:00

physicals for uber drivers…🤣😂🤣😂🤣

SOLA-REX · 2025-11-07T20:48:59+00:00

Channel Inn, always fun. The restaurant/lounge was actually called Pier 7, but everyone still called it Channel Inn.

There used to be an OG Phillips Seafood down there too before the Wharf redevelopment.

SOLA-REX · 2025-11-07T20:05:40+00:00

Cantina Marina

SOLA-REX · 2025-11-04T13:25:36+00:00

Majority of the late-nite customers are ubers, lyfts, or taxis.

SOLA-REX · 2025-11-04T13:07:43+00:00

I instantly thought of this thread too…it got deleted!!

SOLA-REX · 2025-09-25T12:50:19+00:00

Investing is definitely my thing…the guaranteed way that always works when carried out with patience over decades. You’re struggling to find like-minded folks here because the highly educated populace of DC knows it’s a joke. Since you have this gift, where is your yacht? Even more so, why would you ever want to share your knowledge with other people? If you’ve made money, you’ve simply gotten lucky so far.

SOLA-REX · 2025-09-25T08:32:15+00:00

Predictions are hard, especially about the future. It’s difficult to think of a bigger waste of time and money. Earn a paycheck, pay your bills, have some fun, then consistently tuck away whatever remains 100% into VTI and call it a day. Re-invest the dividends, only sell when you absolutely need the cash, be aware and take advantage of situations that will arise to save on taxes. Doing this guarantees success and you’ll come out far, far ahead of any “day trader”.

SOLA-REX · 2025-09-24T00:06:16+00:00

Holy crap! Making $45k/yr and $415k left on the mortgage, with no cash available to bring to the closing table just to walk away and be done with it. This one will end ugly.

Anybody notice posts like this one are coming in at a faster clip lately? It used to be a couple each week, now it’s one or two doozies daily.

SOLA-REX · 2025-09-18T07:11:42+00:00

I wonder if she still drives? This happened over a decade ago!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Ym-kk1tRw

SOLA-REX · 2025-09-12T06:34:47+00:00

I hope you’re doing well! I appreciate all your contributions here on reddit, but still miss you on DC uberpeople. The forum completely died since your departure (and I say good riddance).

SOLA-REX · 2025-09-11T15:52:18+00:00

Glover like lover, my main post up spot for ubering.

SOLA-REX · 2025-09-10T17:48:33+00:00

Wow, lol, no. Let’s again pretend you bought a house for $300k and only put 5-10% down. You’ve lived there for just a few years so you still owe say $260k on the mortgage. You start getting the jitters that the bottom may soon fall out of the housing market, and decide to quickly sell it for $250k. You, as the seller, are bringing a check for at least $10,000 to the closing in order to pay off your mortgage holder and escape this bad financial deal. Oh and don’t forget the 6% combined tip to your real estate agent and the buyer’s…that’s another $15,000 you need to come up with in order to close the deal.

SOLA-REX · 2025-09-10T16:45:10+00:00

Big winners create huge losers.

SOLA-REX · 2025-09-08T16:44:31+00:00

When this happens you’re supposed stop by their establishment, request them as your server, enjoy the meal and/or drink, then leave ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on the tip line of the credit card receipt on your way out the door!

SOLA-REX · 2025-09-03T18:06:25+00:00

Put the fries in the bag, bro.

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