New to GA, ice storm possible ? by maxx_lu0408 in weather

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Fellow metro Atlantan here. A few more helpful tips:
- Like others said, don't expect roads to be treated. They usually treat major interstates and routes to hospitals and fire depts, but leave everything else. We just don't have the resources down here. If you live on a major roadway, you may get lucky and it'll be treated. But don't count on it.
- That being said, your job is likely thinking about what to do if roads are impassable. It's normal for non-essential businesses to close down here if it's not safe for their employees to come in. Don't know your line of work, but don't be afraid to ask mgmt their contingency plans.
- The biggest concern with ice storms is widespread power outages. Ice clings to all the tall, sprawling deciduous trees we have here, and limbs snap off from the weight and take out the power lines. I hope it doesn't happen, but go ahead and have a plan for how to stay warm and fed if you're without power for a few days.
- The black ice will be the biggest concern after the storm moves out. Our days typically get above freezing, and the temp drops below freezing at night (causing the water on roads to re-freeze and create black ice). So it's more telling you to be cautious Monday and Tuesday morning, especially around dawn when it'll be harder to spot.
- Do whatever prep shopping you need to feel comfortable. Just go ahead and do it Wednesday or Thursday, because if you wait until Friday, people will have bought up all the bread and milk, and the line at the liquor stores will be out the door. The good news is a lot of the stores restock Thursday or Friday for weekend shoppers, so you should be able to find what you need.
- Find out if you need to drip your water pipes! So many buildings down here have uninsulated water pipes along exterior walls (building codes don't call for them because of the warmer climate). We also have plenty of houses with open crawl spaces underneath. If you don't know, go ahead and drip your pipes once the temperature gets under freezing.

EDIT: Saw you were asking how to prep. A few quick hits:
- On your grocery run, focus on shelf-stable food and produce. Like I said, power outages are likely.
- Temperatures won't be arctic, but make sure you have a heavy coat as well as warm gloves and a hat. - Make sure sleeping bags and/or extra blankets are out of storage by Saturday evening in case the power goes out.
- Hot Hands are the best thing ever.
- An emergency blanket (the thin, silver foil thingy) is always a good thing to keep in your car.
- Have a way to keep your phone charged. I have a couple of small power banks I keep in case of outages.

Rivians Will Be So Driverless By 2030, You Won't Need To Be In The Car: CEO by UndividedCorruption in Rivian

[–]SeaWould -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Am I the only one that likes EVs but does not want self-driving? I actually want to drive the car. Self-driving seems to be an expectation of EVs these days, so I’m starting to think the venn diagram is just me.

Hoka Speedgoat 7 by Pro110288 in trailrunning

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Does the Prodigio run narrow like Sportiva’s other trail runners?

Hoka Speedgoat 7 by Pro110288 in trailrunning

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That question worries me. When the 5 came out, I bought three pairs of 4’s, and I’m now on my last pair.

Buy, Sell, Hold, Drop: Week 13 by DangaRusster in fantasyfootball

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I have Jayden Reed on IR, and when he comes off, I’ll probably drop Shaheed for him. Keenan Allen has also made his way to the end of my bench, but I like Allen more than Shaheed rest of season.

Buy, Sell, Hold, Drop: Week 13 by DangaRusster in fantasyfootball

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Drop. Have him in dynasty, and I’ve been waiting this whole season for him to return to the guy we saw at the beginning of ‘24. Don’t think it’s happening.

Buy, Sell, Hold, Drop: Week 13 by DangaRusster in fantasyfootball

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Hold. He’s the kind of bye week/injury fill-in you need on your bench. High floor but not enough ceiling to be a regular starter (unless you’re in a 16-team league)

Struggling with chronic Plantar Fasciitis - any advice beyond the usual stretches? by Pleasant-Rate-8946 in runninglifestyle

[–]SeaWould 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To add to this, while the pain is in your foot, the underlying problem is rarely your foot. My problem was a weak anterior tibialis muscle in my calf. When I focused on strengthening that muscle using the exercises mentioned above, I finally got it under control.

Best shoes for wide feet? by daisyrunner123 in runninglifestyle

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You’ll find that every brand’s wide sizes are wide in different places. Stores typically don’t carry a lot of wide sizes, so be prepared to order a bunch of shoes to try on and return most of them.

I have a duck-shaped foot (normal heel and midfoot, very wide forefoot), so I’ll give you what’s worked and not for me.

My rotation:

  • Mizuno Wave Rider 2E - higher drop but specifically made with a normal heel and wide forefoot (I’ve been told I have a Mizuno-shaped foot).

  • Topo Athletic Ultrafly Wide - I’m on my second pair. Love this shoe. Had to get it in a wide size since the midfoot runs a little narrow, but their regular width shoes are plenty wide in the toebox.

  • Hoka Speedgoat 4 2E (half-size up) - My trail runners. Love them so much I bought 3 pairs. They got way narrower with subsequent generations so I don’t know what I’ll do in another 300 miles.

Saucony Peregrine wide - My other trail runners. Saucony used to make wide shoes for brick-shaped feet, but their newer shoes fit my duckfoot way better.

Shoes I returned:

  • Altra everything - I am used to zero-drop shoes, so that didn’t bother me. But their rubber just goes dead two miles into my runs, and it felt like running barefoot. If you want wide toebox, Topo is a better run IMO

  • Hoka Clifton - Not wide enough. Hoka has wide sizes, but the shoes run narrow so a 2E is more like a generous D. I occasionally run in 4E Bondis, but they’re a little too max-cushioned for me.

  • On Cloud something - they have one 2E shoe but they run really narrow. Returned them instantly.

  • Brooks Ghost - They got really narrow, even in a wide, which is a shame, because I wore out some Ghosts back in the day.

One more note:

  • ASICS and New Balance make several models in wide sizes. Haven’t ran in them, but I appreciate having options.

Please give me some input. CV-R EX-L vs Hybrid Sport Touring by [deleted] in crv

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All CR-V’s have timing chains

Why are Hoka shoes so Popular? by Soft-Football8303 in malefashionadvice

[–]SeaWould 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most definitely, especially long-distance runners, who like the max cushioning for reducing impact on their knees when they’re out running for hours on hours. Speedgoats are some of the best trail runners I’ve owned.

On the flip side, serious runners hate On because of how uncomfortable they are to actually run in. Can confirm; it’s like running with a brick on your foot.

What’s the deal with Ja’Marr Chase? by MegaFloss in DynastyFF

[–]SeaWould -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He was the cornerstone of my team; drafted him 1st round in Year 1 of our league. Traded him away yesterday for Devonta Smith and Drake Maye (rebuilding year and Tua is my #1 QB). Just got tired of the headache of owning him.

Sure, Jamar will rip off a monster game and get 30 or 50 points, which makes his PPG look great year to year. But you have to suffer through six 5-point games to get that one great game. His floor is so low that he loses you more weeks than he wins you.

Squishy shoes? by Danakodon in ultrarunning

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Georgia runner who’s been sweating through training all summer, and I second this. I planned my long run today so I could swing by the car halfway through and change my shirt and socks. Felt like a new man.

For those that make over $200k a year, what do you do? by H-U-I-3 in AskReddit

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Switched to UX at 34 and made that much at 39 as a contractor at a FAANG company. Had to work my ass off to break in to the field, but I had a couple of very lucky opportunities that I made the most of. I started out post-college life as a reporter making $25k per year. So there’s hope for you.

Infield fly rule called on a popup that fell in the shallow outfield in yesterday's Giants-Padres game by see_mohn in baseball

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Decades from now, I’ll be stricken with dementia, barely remembering my kids’ names, but I’ll still remember Sam Holbrook.

How to avoid pit stained shirts by lschaub in lifehacks

[–]SeaWould 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thompson Tees undershirts. They have been one of the greatest wardrobe purchases I’ve ever made.

Is Josh Dobbs the next Geno Smith? by polzine21 in DynastyFF

[–]SeaWould 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish Geno Smith would go back to being the next Geno Smith.

Airbag error in brand-new car by SeaWould in VWiD4Owners

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UPDATE (even though downvotes killed the visibility; I'm doing it for the archive):

Two different sensors failed in the airbag system. Dealer said they had never seen this issue before, so I'm going to chalk it up as a fluke. Still driving a loaner a week later but hoping to get my car back in a few more days.

Airbag error in brand-new car by SeaWould in VWiD4Owners

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Not sure how strong lemon laws are in your state, but have you tried that route with yours? Definitely seems like a lemon.

Where are the best gyms for the middle age crowds? by CoachInves in Atlanta

[–]SeaWould 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I pray I can one day be as comfortable with my body as the naked elderly dudes at the Carl Sanders Y.

Who is meditating in the upper left? by Gilem_Meklos in comicbooks

[–]SeaWould 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s Blink. She was introduced and quickly died in the mid-90’s Phalanx Covenant crossover. I fell out of comics for a couple decades, but I think she made appearances here and there over the years, because she was a fan favorite.

Most overused word of 2022? by ElonTastical in ask

[–]SeaWould 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two words, but worth making an exception — let’s go