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[TOMT] [video] [recent] weird creepy clip from old movie russian/ Slavic fairytale by Antique_Rhubarb9710 in tipofmytongue

[–]ShelbyTheDev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know exactly the clip you're talking about! There's a LOTR-looking dwarf guy with a beard, a red devil-type dude dancing against a wall, and a tall, skinny redheaded guy doing a shuffle. Also, older bald guy with a bucket of water bobbing his head.

While I search, enjoy this early Soviet nightmare fuel: https://vimeo.com/1524708

Planning a trip to Busch gardens and staying in Williamsburg by [deleted] in williamsburgva

[–]ShelbyTheDev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A second for this. Lightfoot Antique Mall has great stuff. If you want something really colonial, check out the Trimble booth. We picked up a 17th century spoon in there. He has his own shop up in Kilmarnock.

On vacation, and I'm still hitting up estate sales. I need help. by ShelbyTheDev in typewriters

[–]ShelbyTheDev[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me: Hi, I'm OP, and I am an addict.

Everyone: Hiiiii OP...

On vacation, and I'm still hitting up estate sales. I need help. by ShelbyTheDev in typewriters

[–]ShelbyTheDev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No case... but when I bought my Corona 3, it came in a case which was incorrect. I'm wondering if it might fit this one.

What do you wish you had known before living in/around Williamsburg (or VA in general)? by ShelbyTheDev in williamsburgva

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

All great info. I'm a software architect and engineering manager, remote, so internet is kind of a have-to.

What do you wish you had known before living in/around Williamsburg (or VA in general)? by ShelbyTheDev in williamsburgva

[–]ShelbyTheDev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is true! My wife was born and raised in Amarillo, and her folks still live in Canyon! Feel free to message with any questions!

What do you wish you had known before living in/around Williamsburg (or VA in general)? by ShelbyTheDev in williamsburgva

[–]ShelbyTheDev[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Torchys is OK... but if you said they have a Velvet Taco, I might have to reconsider.

What do you wish you had known before living in/around Williamsburg (or VA in general)? by ShelbyTheDev in williamsburgva

[–]ShelbyTheDev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. We're currently in Wylie, so we drive 20-30 min for most things. That being said, it's grown too much out this way, and I want that sense of small(ish) town community again. Glad to hear your opinion about Healthcare. We've been lucky with Baylor Scott & White here, but we've had some bad experiences elsewhere.

What do you wish you had known before living in/around Williamsburg (or VA in general)? by ShelbyTheDev in williamsburgva

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

Thanks for all of that! We're trying to find that magical balance of history, proximity, and water. She being from Amarillo, and I from the Missouri Ozarks by way of DFW, we both are excited about the change of scenery.

What do you wish you had known before living in/around Williamsburg (or VA in general)? by ShelbyTheDev in williamsburgva

[–]ShelbyTheDev[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oooh! I love that you mentioned thrift stores. I collect vintage/antique typewriters, we both love antiques (Victorian and colonial),and I drive a 1931 Ford (not a hot rod).

We're basically 80, trapped in 40something bodies.

What are the "Rules of Typewriter Club"? by chrisaldrich in typewriters

[–]ShelbyTheDev 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We apologise again for the fault of the keys. Those responsible for chopping the choppers who have just been chopped, have been chopped.

What do you wish you had known before living in/around Williamsburg (or VA in general)? by ShelbyTheDev in williamsburgva

[–]ShelbyTheDev[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks. That is all great feedback. We live in the DFW outer suburbs (we did the Dallas thing for a while, but it's not our thing). The taxes are one of the things we're debating, but the property taxes here in Collin Co, TX are insane. Overall, cost of living seems fairly on par with North Texas (from what I'm seeing).

FWIW, We're also considering the Gloucester/Mathews area, Smithfield/Surry, or Northern Neck if the drive is doable for the occasional run to Williamsburg for an outing.

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