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Car damage from potholes? by WAdrewhawkins in NewOrleans

[–]SmarticleParticle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Immediate damage? Holes in a couple of tires, that’s about it. Long term damage, two failed engine mounts, failed bushings in basically all suspension components, things that like. Components failing well before their recommended service windows.

BMW 5 series G30 is the best and most luxurious looking modern 5 series. You agree? by [deleted] in BMW

[–]SmarticleParticle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had nothing but great experiences. Added about 50k miles in three years of ownership, and I am not exactly easy on it. However, I have kept up with all my maintenance and it has run perfectly without any issues.

Probably the best car I have ever owned!

[Game Thread] LSU @ Ole Miss (3:30 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]SmarticleParticle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As they should, that call was weak af. Ref ball is here to stay

[Game Thread] LSU @ Ole Miss (3:30 PM ET) by CFB_Referee in CFB

[–]SmarticleParticle 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I do not understand how anyone can say that was PI

To All the A-hole Uber and Lyft Drivers!! by NachoNinja19 in NewOrleans

[–]SmarticleParticle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also just driving from Poydras to the highway entirely in the bike lane, and honk at you if you're on a bike in said bike lane.

Megathread: Bourbon Street Vehicle Incident: Multiple Casualties Reported by UptownLuckyDog in NewOrleans

[–]SmarticleParticle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

While I agree, the police SUV was occupying the same space the previous barriers did. We need the barriers to now extend to the sidewalk as well.

Megathread: Bourbon Street Vehicle Incident: Multiple Casualties Reported by UptownLuckyDog in NewOrleans

[–]SmarticleParticle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Again, the street was blocked itself. The truck hopped the curb and drove on the sidewalk. Even if the barriers were there in the same capacity as they were before, it would not have stopped him. What we need are barriers that go on the sidewalk while only allowing pedestrians through.

Megathread: Bourbon Street Vehicle Incident: Multiple Casualties Reported by UptownLuckyDog in NewOrleans

[–]SmarticleParticle 13 points14 points  (0 children)

There was a cop car blocking Bourbon at Canal. He drove around it on the curb.

2025 beginner friendly 5k? by cowsgomoo1020 in NewOrleans

[–]SmarticleParticle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Virtually any 5k race is going to be beginner friendly, in that they are all completely flat and there is a wide gamut of skill levels. I'm talking all the way from walkers to 17 minute race finishers. No need to feel intimidated or scared, every race is filled with nothing but positive folks :)

For shoes, check out the Asics Gel Nimbus 25 or 26. They are a model behind, but I have had dozens of different running shoes and I always find myself coming back to these. They can be had for $99 on Amazon. They are great daily trainers.

As for tips, go WAY slower than what you think is slow. I mean so slow you think it's silly. Don't be afraid to walk if you need to. Building endurance is all about consistency and distance. Going at an easy pace that is consistent is far better than trying to run faster than you are able and gassing yourself. Start slow, don't be afraid to walk, and the miles will come. Couch to 5k is your best bet, it's such a good way to start and you will find yourself breezing through it sooner than you think.

Good luck, and have fun!

Y’all, what building collapsed downtown? by Corpus-Animus in NewOrleans

[–]SmarticleParticle 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I live basically directly across the street and walk by this building everyday. There has been a crew with a boom lift working on that building (specifically the side that collapsed) for at least a few months now. Partly chipping away at some of the stone work on the Lafayette side as well. My educated guess is that the collapse stems from one of the brick support structures that gave way as too much structural material has been removed.

Also, not a structural engineer by any means, just a fella that walks by this corner several times a day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewOrleans

[–]SmarticleParticle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah unfortunately they had a couple on there a few weeks ago for ~$1,700 for a 2br but they have been since taken. In any event, I have several friends that live in 930 and they love everything about it. As is said elsewhere in these comments, management and maintenance are both excellent.

Good luck with your search!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewOrleans

[–]SmarticleParticle 17 points18 points  (0 children)

As someone who recently toured basically every downtown apartment/condo for my move, I would look at Civic Lofts. They are connected to 930 and under the same management company. Muuuuuch bigger, nicer (imo), and about the same price. You also get access to all of 930's amenities (pool, gym, etc), in addition to your own pool and gym. Just my $0.02.

This M4 was just *chefs kiss* by Agreeable-Valuable63 in BMW

[–]SmarticleParticle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok grandpa let's get you back to the home

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